American Center Nick Waddell (200-C-89) had a great game in the last round for WELCOME, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 19. The 29-year old player was the main contributor (32 points, eight rebounds and three assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Atenas (6-13) 100-91. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Welcome is placed at 11th position in Uruguayan LUB. Welcome is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 6-13 record. In the team's last game Waddell had a remarkable 83.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Welcome's top player in his first season with the team. Former Grand Valley State University star has very solid stats this year. Waddell is in league's top in points (8th best: 20.5ppg) and averages impressive 57.1% FGP and 56.3% from behind 3-point line.
The second best player in last round's games was 30-year old American Duke Crews (203-F-88) of Sayago. Crews had a very good evening with 33 points and 9 rebounds. Bad luck as Sayago lost that game 83-100 to the higher-ranked Aguada (#8, 11-7). Sayago are still at the very bottom. 19 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Crews is a newcomer at Sayago, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.2ppg (#9). His other stats are also decent: 10.4rpg and 3.6apg.
Third on the list of top players last round was forward Federico Haller (198-F-88) of Hebraica (#6). Haller got into 30-points club by scoring 32 points in the last round. He went also for nine rebounds . Despite Haller's great performance Hebraica lost 29-30 to the higher-ranked Malvin (#2, 13-4). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Hebraica needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 11 victories and 7 lost games. Haller has a very solid season. In 17 games in Uruguay he scored 17.6ppg. He also has 6.8rpg, FGP: 56.3% and 3PT: 43.4%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Calvin Warner (201-F-80) of Sayago - 18 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists 5. Anthony Danridge (196-F-86) of Nacional - 26 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Phil Henry (203-C/F-91) of Atenas - 34 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Shawn Glover (201-F-90) of Malvin - 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Matias De Gouveia (180-G-88) of Welcome - 27 points and 9 assists 9. Jeremis Smith (203-F-86) of Bigua - 24 points and 8 rebounds 10. J Mayora (180-G-95) of Verdirrojo - 26 points and 6 assists
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Mathias Calfani selected the top Uruguayan playing abroad in last week's games - 4 days ago
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Uruguayans who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international power forward Mathias Calfani (204-92, agency: Pro Sports). He contributed to an easy San Lorenzo's victory against the closely-ranked Regatas Corrientes in the Argentinian La Liga in Monday night's game.
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MATHIAS CALFANI
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Uruguayans who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international power forward Mathias Calfani (204-92, agency: Pro Sports, currently plays in Argentina). He contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Regatas Corrientes (12-7) 98-82 in the Argentinian La Liga in Monday night's game.
Calfani scored 7 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 23 minutes on the court.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. San Lorenzo de Almagra (12-1) is placed first in the La Liga.
This year Calfani averages: 8.7ppg, 6.9rpg, 2.1apg, 1.2bpg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 61.9%(26-42), 3FGP: 51.9%(14-27) and FT: 55.6% in 12 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Uruguayan senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international point guard Bruno Fitipaldo (183-91, also represented by Pro Sports, currently plays in Spain). Fitipaldo contributed to Burgos' surprising victory against the fifth-ranked CB Canarias (12-8) 88-83 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Sunday.
He scored 8 points and added 4 passes.
San Pablo Inmobiliaria Miraflores Burgos (8-12) is placed 13th in the Liga Endesa.
It's Fitipaldo's first season with the team.
Fitipaldo's overall stats this year are: 8.4ppg, 1.8rpg, 4.9apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 56.0%(28-50), 3FGP: 36.0% and FT: 79.5%.
He is in the roster of the Uruguayan senior national team.
#3. The Uruguayan player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Diego Garcia (183-92, currently plays in Argentina). Garcia managed to help Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos to win against the closely-ranked La Union (10-17) 102-92 in the Argentinian La Liga on Sunday night.
He scored 5 points.
Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos (9-6) is placed ninth in the La Liga.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Garcia's overall stats this season are: 5.7ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.7apg, 2FGP: 52.4% and FT: 64.7%.
He is also a member of the Uruguayan senior national team.
#4. Center Rogelio De Leon (205-89, currently plays in Argentina). De Leon could not help Rocamora (15-11) to beat CA Platense (20-8).
He scored 8 points in 16 minutes. It was his first game for Rocamora this season.
The third-placed Rocamora (15-11) was crushed 82-61 at home by the leading CA Platense in the South - C.South group.
It was Rocamora's fourth consecutive loss in a row.
De Leon used to play for the Uruguayan U17 national team
back in 2005.
#5. International point guard Santiago Vidal (180-89, another player represented by Pro Sports, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Ourense in their game against Castello (9-13) in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division).
He recorded 6 points.
Ourense was defeated 82-72 on their home court in Ourense by the lower-ranked Castello (#13).
They ended the series of three consecutive victories.
Vidal's overall stats this season are: 7.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 5.2apg and 1.5spg.
He plays currently for the Uruguayan national team.
#6. Forward Maximiliano Sole (197-88, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the 13th-ranked Aridane (7-13) 100-85 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night.
Sole scored only 2 points in 12 minutes.
Real Madrid II (16-4) is placed second in Group B.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
This year Sole's overall stats are: 4.3ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.3apg in 15 games.
He is a former international player as he played for the Uruguayan senior team four years ago.
#7. Former U18 international forward Matias Guerra (201-92, currently plays in Spain) was the major contributor in a Palma II's victory against the 12th-ranked Martinenc (6-11) 84-76 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) in Saturday night's game.
Guerra recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 11 rebounds.
Palma Air Europa II (8-9) is placed ninth in Group C-B.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Guerra has relatively good stats this season: 12.2ppg, 8.2rpg and 1.1apg.
He used to play for the Uruguayan U18 national team
nine years ago.
#8. Small forward Rodrigo Deus (196-97, currently plays in Spain) led Cazorla to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Almeria (7-11) 90-73 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) last Saturday.
Deus had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 10 rebounds in 24 minutes.
CB Cazorla Jaen Paraiso Interior (9-9) is placed fifth in Group D-A.
The Regular Season already ended.
This year Deus' total stats are: 4.6ppg and 3.5rpg in 19 games.
He used to play for the Uruguayan U18 national team
back in 2014.
#9. An experienced former international small forward Mauricio Aguiar (199-83, another player represented by Pro Sports, currently plays in Brazil) contributed to Corinthians' victory against the league outsider Joinville (4-14) 92-83 in the Brazilian NBB on Friday night.
Aguiar scored 7 points.
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista (3-7) is placed fourth in the NBB.
Aguiar has averaged so far 7.6ppg and 1.4rpg.
He used to play for the Uruguayan national team
three years ago.
#10. Point guard Luciano Parodi (182-94, currently plays in Brazil) is a teammate of previously mentioned Mauricio Aguiar and both played together in the last Brazilian NBB game.
Parodi contributed to Corinthians' victory against the league outsider Joinville (4-14) 92-83.
He scored 5 points, made 10 passes and 6 steals in 27 minutes.
This year Parodi has relatively solid stats: 13.9ppg, 4.4rpg, 6.8apg and 2.7spg in nine games.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Uruguayan National Team roster.
The list of other players, who all have Uruguayan passport but never been selected to any of Uruguayan national teams:
#1.Martin Perdomo (185-G-95, currently plays in Chile) was the major contributor in a CD Castro's victory against the fourth-ranked Puente Alto (14-18) crushing them 89-66 in the Chilean Liga Nacional on Saturday night.
Perdomo scored 16 points, grabbed 7 boards, passed 8 assists and added 5 steals in 34 minutes.
Club Deportes Castro (1-1) is placed third in Conferencia Sur.
The Regular Season already ended.
Perdomo has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.4ppg, 3.9rpg, 5.2apg and 2.1spg in 29 games he played so far.
#2.Agustin Zuvich (201-F/C-95, currently plays in Argentina) led Gimnasia LP to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Ciclista (9-14) 91-75 in the Argentinian La Liga Argentina (second division) in Saturday night's game.
Zuvich recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 12 rebounds.
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata (8-18) is placed eighth in South - C.South group.
Zuvich has relatively good stats this season: 11.3ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.5apg and 1.3spg.
He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Uruguayan.
#3.Emiliano Giano (180-PG-89, currently plays in Spain) led Navarra to a victory against the fifth-ranked Azpeitia ISB (13-9) 80-72 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) last Saturday.
Giano recorded 11 points in a mere 16 minutes.
Basket Navarra (15-7) is placed first in West group.
The Regular Season already ended.
This year Giano's overall stats are: 3.3ppg and 1.5rpg in four games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Italian and Uruguayan.
Phil Henry gets MVP of the Week award for Uruguayan LUB - 6 days ago
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PHIL HENRY
American-Jamaican Phil Henry (203-C/F-91) put on an amazing game in the last round for ATENAS and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 27.
The 27-year old had a double-double of 37 points and eleven rebounds, while his team lost the game against Nacional (#2, 19-6) 83-102. Atenas maintains the 11th position in Uruguayan LUB. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. F... [read more]
PHIL HENRY
American-Jamaican Phil Henry (203-C/F-91) put on an amazing game in the last round for ATENAS and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 27. The 27-year old had a double-double of 37 points and eleven rebounds, while his team lost the game against Nacional (#2, 19-6) 83-102. Atenas maintains the 11th position in Uruguayan LUB. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. Atenas have already lost 18 games and recorded just seven victories. In the team's last game Henry had a remarkable 83.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Atenas' top player in his first season with the team. Phil Henry averages this season 14.9ppg and 6.2rpg.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 38-year old Panamanian center Jaime Lloreda (204-C-80) of Hebraica. Lloreda impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Hebraica was edged by the higher-ranked Defensor (#3, 17-9) 89-87. This loss caused Hebraica to drop to 9th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 14-12 record is not bad and everything may still change. Lloreda is one of the most experienced players at Hebraica and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
The third best performed player last round was American Jarred Shaw (208-C-90) of GOES (#8). Shaw scored 19 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He was a key player of Goes, leading his team to a 95-58 easy win against the lower-ranked Verdirrojo (#14, 2-23). Goes needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 12 lost games. Shaw has a great season in Uruguay. After 23 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.8ppg (4th best). He also has 1.1bpg and FGP: 59.9%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Andres Dotti (185-G-93) of Defensor - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Storm Warren (201-PF-88) of Bigua - 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Santiago Moglia (196-F-89) of Nacional - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 7. Kiril Wachsmann (203-C-84) of Olimpia - 13 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Anthony Laveal Johnson (203-C-88) of Defensor - 20 points and 10 rebounds 9. Anthony Danridge (196-F-86) of Nacional - 26 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Rick Jackson (206-F-89) of Goes - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.
LUB Round 27: Defensor edges Hebraica by two points - 7 days ago
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The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with derby games and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most exciting game of round 27 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Hebraica (14-12) to fifth ranked Defensor (17-9) 89-87 on Monday evening. Defensor made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offen... [read more]
The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with derby games and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most exciting game of round 27 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Hebraica (14-12) to fifth ranked Defensor (17-9) 89-87 on Monday evening. Defensor made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Anthony-Laveal Johnson (203-88, college: Fairfield) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Andres Dotti (185-93) chipped in 25 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Panamanian center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Defensor moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia. Hebraica at the other side keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Goes. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Trouville (#7) and Urunday Univ. (#4). Trouville (16-10) crushed visiting Urunday Univ. (16-9) by 46 points 106-60. It was a good game for forward Hernando Caceres (201-94, agency: Pro Sports) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Paul Harrison contributed with 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Chaz Crawford (207-84, college: Drexel) answered with 12 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for Urunday Univ.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Trouville maintains seventh place with 16-10 record. Urunday Univ. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Aguada. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Aguada (16-9) against tenth ranked Bigua (12-14) on Monday night. Visiting Aguada was defeated by Bigua in a tough game in Montevideo 86-91. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Aguada. It was a great evening for Charles Hinkle who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Dwayne Davis with 23 points. Bigua maintains tenth place with 12-14 record. Loser Aguada dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Urunday Univ.. Leader Malvin delivered the twentieth victory. This time they crushed 13th ranked Sayago (3-23) 101-77 in Montevideo. It was a quality performance for Nicolas Mazzarino who led the winners and scored 21 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Malvin's coach Pablo Lopez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-6 record. Newly promoted Sayago keeps the thirteenth position with 23 games lost. Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Goes (#9) and Verdirrojo (#14). Goes (14-12) crushed visiting Verdirrojo (2-23) by 37 points 95-58. The best player for the winners was Jarred Shaw who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Goes moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hebraica. Verdirrojo lost thirteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 23 lost games.
In the last two games of round 27 Atenas was crushed by Nacional in Montevideo 102-83. Welcome were beaten by Olimpia at home 77-87. The best stats of 27th round was 13 points and 13 rebounds by Kiril Wachsmann of Olimpia.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Aguada (16-9) against tenth ranked Bigua (12-14) on Monday night. Visiting Aguada was defeated by Bigua in a tough game in Montevideo 86-91. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Aguada. Bigua dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Aguada's 32. They outrebounded Aguada 40-22 including 26 on the defensive glass. Bigua looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Aguada's players. It was a great evening for American guard Charles Hinkle (198-88, college: American) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. American Storm Warren (201-88, college: LSU) helped adding 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American forward Dwayne Davis (196-89, college: S.Mississippi, agency: Interperformances) with 23 points and forward Demian Alvarez (192-84, agency: Pro Sports) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Bigua maintains tenth place with 12-14 record. Loser Aguada dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Urunday Univ.. Top scorers: Aguada: D.Davis 23+2reb+1ast, D.Alvarez 16+3reb+4ast, A.Thornton 11+5reb, R.Glenn 10+5reb+1ast, F.Bavosi 10+1reb+5ast, F.Pereiras 8+1reb+1ast Bigua: C.Hinkle 22+6reb+6ast, S.Warren 18+12reb+4ast, M.Rojas 15+8reb, M.Osimani 12+3reb+8ast, J.Smith 11+3reb+4ast, G.Meira 9+5reb
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Goes (#9) and Verdirrojo (#14). Goes (14-12) crushed visiting Verdirrojo (2-23) by 37 points 95-58. Goes dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Verdirrojo's 30. They outrebounded Verdirrojo 49-26 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Goes looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Verdirrojo's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Goes made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American center Jarred Shaw (208-90, college: Utah St.) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Rick Jackson (206-89, college: Syracuse) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard J Mayora (180-95) who recorded 16 points and 5 assists and center Martin Garay (196-95) added 9 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Goes moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hebraica. Verdirrojo lost thirteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 23 lost games. Top scorers: VERDIRROJO: M.J 16+4reb+5ast, I.Castro 9+3reb+1ast, M.Garay 9+4reb+3ast, M.Suarez 8+1reb+2ast, L.Rodriguez 7+3reb, F.Cholaquides 5+2reb+1ast GOES: J.Shaw 19+10reb+1ast, R.Jackson 16+10reb+2ast, M.Aguilera 13+5reb+3ast, R.Brause 8+5reb+3ast, F.Martinez 8+4reb+4ast, N.Borsellino 8+3reb+1ast
The most exciting game of round 27 in the LUB took place in Montevideo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Hebraica (14-12) to fifth ranked Defensor (17-9) 89-87 on Monday evening. Defensor made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Anthony-Laveal Johnson (203-88, college: Fairfield) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Andres Dotti (185-93) chipped in 25 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Panamanian center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and naturalized Spanish guard Gustavo Barrera (194-85) added 22 points and 8 assists respectively. Five Hebraica players scored in double figures. Defensor moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpia. Hebraica at the other side keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Goes. Top scorers: Hebraica: J.Lloreda 24+12reb, G.Barrera 22+3reb+8ast, S.Pettigrew 13+7reb+1ast, G.Semiglia 11+2reb+3ast, D.Soarez 10+7reb+1ast, F.Terra 5+2reb+1ast Defensor: A.Dotti 25+2reb+4ast, E.Baston 21+2reb+1ast, A.Laveal Johnson 20+10reb+1ast, G.Iglesias 8+3reb+1ast, P.Sanders 5+3reb, A.Acosta 4+1reb+5ast
Leader Malvin delivered the twentieth victory. This time they crushed 13th ranked Sayago (3-23) 101-77 in Montevideo. Malvin had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Sayago's players. It was a quality performance for naturalized Italian guard Nicolas Mazzarino (184-75) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). American power forward Chris Braswell (206-89, college: Charlotte) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Malvin's coach Pablo Lopez felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Duke Crews (203-88, college: Bowie St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Calvin Warner (201-80, college: Jacksonville) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Sayago in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Malvin have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-6 record. Newly promoted Sayago keeps the thirteenth position with 23 games lost. Top scorers: Sayago: D.Crews 24+10reb+1ast, K.Williams 15+2reb+3ast, C.Warner 14+5reb+1ast, N.Lemos 10+4reb+1ast, F.Verrone 5+3reb+5ast, G.Fernandez 5+2reb+1ast Malvin: N.Mazzarino 21+1reb+4ast, S.Glover 17+4reb, C.Braswell 15+8reb+2ast, M.Souberbielle 13+2reb+6ast, E.Serres 9+4reb+4ast, J.Santiso 9+4reb+3ast
There was no surprise in Montevideo where 11th ranked Atenas (7-18) were crushed by second ranked Nacional (19-6) 102-83 on Monday. Nacional made 19-of-20 free shots (95.0 percent) during the game. Nacional outrebounded Atenas 42-27 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Spanish center Esteban Batista (208-83, agency: Duran International) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Anthony Danridge (196-86, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 26 points. Five Nacional players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Jamaican power forward Phil Henry (203-91, college: E.New Mexico) who recorded a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and guard Alex Lopez (185-93) added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Nacional have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain second place with 19-6 record behind leader Malvin. Atenas lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the eleventh position with 18 games lost. Top scorers: Atenas: P.Henry 37+11reb+2ast, A.Lopez 10+7reb+7ast, M.Pablo 10+2reb+4ast, M.Pose 9+1reb+6ast, A.Pose 5+2reb+3ast, L.Planells 5+3ast Nacional: A.Danridge 26+2reb+3ast, S.Moglia 22+6reb+2ast, M.Sarni 14+5reb+6ast, J.DeGroat 13+7reb+1ast, E.Batista 13+12reb+6ast, C.Eziukwu 10+4reb
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Trouville (#7) and Urunday Univ. (#4). Trouville (16-10) crushed visiting Urunday Univ. (16-9) by 46 points 106-60. Trouville forced 20 Urunday Univ. turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Urunday Univ.'s players. It was a good game for forward Hernando Caceres (201-94, agency: Pro Sports) who led his team to a victory with 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American center Paul Harrison (203-89, college: N.Greenville) contributed with 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Trouville players scored in double figures. American power forward Chaz Crawford (207-84, college: Drexel) answered with 12 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Tyrone Lee (204-90, college: Grand Valley St.) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Urunday Univ.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Trouville maintains seventh place with 16-10 record. Urunday Univ. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Aguada. Top scorers: Urunday Univ.: C.Crawford 12+9reb, T.Lee 11+7reb, M.Zubiaurre 8+2ast, Q.Brown 7+4reb+1ast, E.Taboada 7+3reb+3ast, F.Medina 5 Trouville: H.Caceres 18+5reb, P.Harrison 16+3reb+4ast, N.Catala 11+4reb+2ast, M.Mayora 10+1reb+5ast, M.Barriola 10+4reb+1ast, D.Robinson 9+1reb+2ast
No shocking result in a game in Montevideo where sixth ranked Olimpia (17-9) defeated 12th ranked Atletico Welcome (6-19) 87-77 on Monday. Atletico Welcome was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was naturalized German center Kiril Wachsmann (203-84, college: Iona) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Ivan Loriente (184-92, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Nick Waddell (200-89, college: Grand Valley St.) who recorded 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard Angel Varela (187-87) added 18 points respectively. Five Olimpia and four Atletico Welcome players scored in double figures. Olimpia moved-up to third place, which they share with Defensor. Loser Atletico Welcome keeps the twelfth position with 19 games lost. Top scorers: Welcome: N.Waddell 19+7reb+2ast, M.De Gouveia 18+1reb+4ast, A.Varela 18+4reb+2ast, N.Frye 10+5reb+1ast, C.Charquero 9+4reb+1ast, M.Richardson 2+5reb+1ast Olimpia: I.Loriente 18+5reb+2ast, B.Nazione 14+3reb+1ast, K.Wachsmann 13+13reb+3ast, R.Newsome 13+3reb, A.Agarbado 10+1reb+4ast, J.Dickson 9+1reb+1ast
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