The Regular Season in LUB is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#2) and Aguada (#5). Aguada was defeated at home 89-98 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aguada. Malvin shot 62.1 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Brazilian center Hatila Passos (211-85, college: N.Mexico St.) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). point guard Marcos Cabot (178-89) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Dwayne Davis (196-89, college: S.Mississippi, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Defending champion maintains second position with 17-6 record having just one victory less than leader Nacional. Aguada at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Malvin's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Olimpia. Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#1) and Olimpia (#4). Olimpia was defeated at home 82-92 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Olimpia. It was a good game for naturalized Spanish center Esteban Batista (208-83, agency: Duran International) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 9 rebounds. John DeGroat contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American Brandon Nazione (202-94, college: E.Michigan) replied with 25 points and 7 rebounds for Olimpia. Nacional have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-6 record, which they share with Urunday Univ. Olimpia at the other side keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Defensor. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Verdirrojo. Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Urunday Univ. (#3) and Malvin (#2). Urunday Univ. (16-6) won against visiting Malvin (17-6) 83-71. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Emilio Taboada who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Nicolas Mazzarino with 17 points and 4 assists. Urunday Univ. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Nacional. Defending champion Malvin keeps the second place with six games lost. Urunday Univ.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Goes. Bottom-ranked Sayago managed to get a second victory, breaking the two-game losing streak. This time newly promoted Sayago edged thirteenth-ranked Verdirrojo in Montevideo 100-97. The winners were led by Calvin Warner who had that evening a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 24 rebounds and 5 assists. Newly promoted Sayago maintains fourteenth position with 2-21 record. Verdirrojo lost tenth consecutive game. Verdirrojo at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. Sayago's next round opponent will be higher ranked Atenas (#11) in Montevideo and it may be quite challenging game. Another interesting game was also this time a derby match between local teams from Montevideo: Trouville (#6) and Bigua (#10). Bigua was defeated at home 73-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bigua. The best player for the winners was Paul Harrison who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Trouville's coach Alvaro Tito used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trouville (14-9) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position. Loser Bigua keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. Trouville's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Aguada.
In the last game of round 24 Goes were defeated by Defensor in Montevideo 119-113.
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#2) and Aguada (#5). Aguada was defeated at home 89-98 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aguada. Malvin shot 62.1 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Brazilian center Hatila Passos (211-85, college: N.Mexico St.) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Point guard Marcos Cabot (178-89) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Dwayne Davis (196-89, college: S.Mississippi, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import center Ricardo Glenn (203-90, college: USC Upstate, agency: HMS) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five Malvin and four Aguada players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains second position with 17-6 record having just one victory less than leader Nacional. Aguada at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Malvin's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Olimpia. Top scorers: Malvin: H.Passos 18+10reb+2ast, N.Mazzarino 17+2reb+6ast, M.Cabot 16+4reb+6ast, J.Santiso 14+1reb+5ast, C.Braswell 11, M.Souberbielle 10+3reb+3ast Aguada: D.Davis 30+6reb+5ast, F.Bavosi 15+1reb+1ast, R.Glenn 12+7reb+3ast, A.Feeley 10+4reb+1ast, S.Izaguirre 8+3reb+1ast, D.Alvarez 6+1reb
Another interesting game was also this time a derby match between local teams from Montevideo: Trouville (#6) and Bigua (#10). Bigua was defeated at home 73-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bigua. The best player for the winners was American center Paul Harrison (203-89, college: N.Greenville) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Miguel Barriola (191-90) chipped in 20 points. Four Trouville players scored in double figures. Trouville's coach Alvaro Tito used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American Storm Warren (201-88, college: LSU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and guard Martin Osimani (194-81, college: Duquesne, agency: Pro Sports) added 13 points and 8 assists respectively. Trouville (14-9) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position. Loser Bigua keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost. Trouville's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Aguada. Top scorers: Trouville: M.Barriola 20+4reb+1ast, P.Harrison 17+10reb+3ast, D.Robinson 15+1reb+4ast, N.Catala 13+2reb, M.Mayora 5+5reb+3ast, M.Ruiz 4+10reb+2ast Bigua: S.Warren 23+12reb+1ast, J.Osimani 13+3reb+4ast, M.Osimani 13+3reb+8ast, C.Hinkle 9+3reb+3ast, J.Smith 8+7reb, M.Rojas 5+4reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Goes' (12-11) road loss to eighth ranked Defensor (15-8) 113-119 on Friday. Strangely Goes outrebounded Defensor 46-33 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Goes were plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was American center Anthony-Laveal Johnson (203-88, college: Fairfield) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import point guard Derwin Kitchen (191-86, college: Florida St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Fernando Martinez (170-79, agency: Pro Sports) who recorded 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Rick Jackson (206-89, college: Syracuse) added 20 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Defensor and four Goes players scored in double figures. Goes' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Defensor moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Olimpia. Goes lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. Defensor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Atletico Welcome. Top scorers: Defensor: A.Laveal Johnson 23+10reb, A.Dotti 21+3reb+1ast, P.Sanders 17+3reb+2ast, D.Kitchen 17+4reb+11ast, A.Acosta 16+2reb+5ast, E.Baston 8+6reb+3ast Goes: J.Shaw 27+8reb+1ast, F.Martinez 27+7reb+7ast, R.Jackson 20+16reb+4ast, W.Baxley 14, N.Borsellino 9+4reb, R.Brause 6+8reb+1ast
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Nacional (#1) and Olimpia (#4). Olimpia was defeated at home 82-92 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Olimpia. It was a great shooting night for Nacional especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was a good game for naturalized Spanish center Esteban Batista (208-83, agency: Duran International) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 9 rebounds. American John DeGroat (201-85, college: Pittsburgh) contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American Brandon Nazione (202-94, college: E.Michigan) replied with 25 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized German center Kiril Wachsmann (203-84, college: Iona) added 10 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Olimpia. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Nacional have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-6 record, which they share with Urunday Univ. Olimpia at the other side keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Defensor. Nacional's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Verdirrojo. Top scorers: Nacional: A.Danridge 23+2reb+2ast, J.DeGroat 21+6reb+1ast, E.Batista 20+9reb+3ast, C.Eziukwu 10+4reb+2ast, S.Moglia 7+2reb+2ast, G.Silvarrey 6+3reb+5ast Olimpia: B.Nazione 25+7reb+2ast, J.Dickson 20+4reb, B.Garcia 10+1reb+3ast, K.Wachsmann 10+14reb+2ast, I.Loriente 8+1reb, J.Viana 7
Bottom-ranked Sayago managed to get a second victory, breaking the two-game losing streak. This time newly promoted Sayago edged thirteenth-ranked Verdirrojo in Montevideo 100-97. Sayago dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Verdirrojo's 48. They outrebounded Verdirrojo 63-44 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sayago players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The winners were led by American forward Calvin Warner (201-80, college: Jacksonville) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 24 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import forward Duke Crews (203-88, college: Bowie St.) supported him with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 13 points, 9 rebounds and 16 assists by guard J Mayora (180-95) did not help to save the game for Verdirrojo. Center Rogelio De-Leon (205-89) added 24 points and 7 rebounds. Four Sayago and five Verdirrojo players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Sayago maintains fourteenth position with 2-21 record. Verdirrojo lost tenth consecutive game. Verdirrojo at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the thirteenth place with 20 games lost. Sayago's next round opponent will be higher ranked Atenas (#11) in Montevideo and it may be quite challenging game. Top scorers: Sayago: C.Warner 36+24reb+5ast, D.Crews 29+12reb+3ast, F.Verrone 10+10reb+2ast, K.Williams 10+11reb+9ast, S.Pereira 6+4reb+3ast, N.Lemos 6 Verdirrojo: R.De Leon 24+7reb, I.Castro 14+1ast, M.Suarez 14+4reb+2ast, L.Rodriguez 13+3reb+3ast, M.J 13+9reb+16ast, M.Garay 11+13reb+3ast
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: Urunday Univ. (#3) and Malvin (#2). Urunday Univ. (16-6) won against visiting Malvin (17-6) 83-71. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Emilio Taboada (191-82, agency: Pro Sports) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 4 assists and American Quinnel Brown (198-83, college: Auburn) who added 23 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Italian guard Nicolas Mazzarino (184-75) with 17 points and 4 assists and naturalized Brazilian center Hatila Passos (211-85, college: N.Mexico St.) scored 4 points and 11 rebounds. Urunday Univ. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Nacional. Defending champion Malvin keeps the second place with six games lost. Urunday Univ.'s supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Goes. Top scorers: Urunday Univ.: E.Taboada 24+3reb+4ast, Q.Brown 23+3reb+3ast, F.Medina 11+1ast, T.Lee 9+5reb+2ast, C.Crawford 7+12reb+3ast, M.Zubiaurre 5+1reb+2ast Malvin: N.Mazzarino 17+1reb+4ast, S.Glover 12+1reb+1ast, M.Souberbielle 10+4reb+2ast, C.Braswell 9+2reb+1ast, M.Cabot 8+1reb+5ast, J.Santiso 6+2reb+2ast
Denain inks Wendell McKines, ex Malvin - 3 hours ago
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WENDELL MCKINES Denain ASC Voltaire (ProB) signed 30-year old American forward Wendell McKines (198-103kg-88, college: New Mexico State). He just played at Malvin in Uruguayan LUB league. In 10 games he had 13.8ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.9apg this season. McKines also played for Mineros (LNBP) in Mexican league where in 34 LUB games he recorded 12.1ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.2spg. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in LNBP North Division. A very impressive season as he... [read more]
WENDELL MCKINES
Denain ASC Voltaire (ProB) signed 30-year old American forward Wendell McKines (198-103kg-88, college: New Mexico State). He just played at Malvin in Uruguayan LUB league. In 10 games he had 13.8ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.9apg this season. McKines also played for Mineros (LNBP) in Mexican league where in 34 LUB games he recorded 12.1ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.2spg. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in LNBP North Division. A very impressive season as he was named to Mexican LNBP All-Star Game and League Player of the Week. McKines has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2012. He won Venezuelan LPB championship title in 2016. McKines is quite experienced player. He has played in eight different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). McKines has played previously professionally in Argentina (Estudiantes Concordia), China, Israel, Korea (KT Sonicboom), Philippines (SM Beermen), Venezuela (Cocodrilos and Gigantes), France (SPO Rouen and Le Portel) and Dominican Republic (Reales de La Vega). He attended New Mexico State until 2012 and it is his seventh season as a professional player.
Luciano Parodi selected the top Uruguayan playing abroad in last week's games - 4 days ago
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Uruguayan players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an international point guard Luciano Parodi (182-94). He could not help Corinthians (3-7) in their last game. Despite Parodi's very good performance Corinthians was badly defeated 79-60 on the road by the leading Flamengo.
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LUCIANO PARODI
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Uruguayan players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Luciano Parodi (182-94, currently plays in Brazil). He could not help Corinthians (3-7) in their last game. Despite Parodi's very good performance Corinthians was badly defeated 79-60 on the road by the leading Flamengo.
He was the top scorer with 17 points. Parodi also added made 9 passes and 3 steals in 36 minutes on the court.
It was Corinthians' seventh consecutive loss in a row.
It's Parodi's first season with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year: 14.2ppg, 3.3rpg, 6.7apg, 2.2spg, 2FGP: 50.9%, 3FGP: 40.7% and FT: 89.1% in 20 games he played so far.
Parodi is currently a member of the Uruguayan senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international power forward Mathias Calfani (204-92, agency: Pro Sports, currently plays in Argentina). He contributed to an easy victory against the 13th-ranked Olimpico de La Banda (13-18) crushing them 102-74 in the Argentinian La Liga last Saturday.
Calfani recorded 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
San Lorenzo de Almagra (25-3) is placed first in the La Liga.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
This season Calfani averages: 7.9ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.9apg, 1.3bpg, 2FGP: 58.5%(48-82), 3FGP: 42.0% and FT: 62.2%.
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 point guard Bruno Fitipaldo (183-91, also represented by Pro Sports, currently plays in Spain). Fitipaldo was not able to help Burgos (13-15) in their last game. Despite his good performance Burgos was edged 88-85 in Badalona by the higher-ranked (#7) Joventut.
Fitipaldo was the top scorer with 14 points. He also added 3 assists in 29 minutes.
This year Fitipaldo's overall stats are: 8.4ppg, 1.9rpg, 4.6apg, 2FGP: 53.3%, 3FGP: 37.0% and FT: 77.6% in 28 games.
He is also a member of the Uruguayan senior national team.
#4. Guard Diego Garcia (183-92, currently plays in Argentina) was not able to secure a victory for Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos (11-17) in their game against Estudiantes Concordia (17-13) in the Argentinian La Liga.
Garcia scored 7 points and added 5 passes.
Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos was badly defeated 104-84 in Concordia by the much higher-ranked Estudiantes (#7).
It was Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos' third consecutive loss in a row.
Garcia's total stats this season are: 4.4ppg, 2.2rpg and 2.8apg.
He is also Uruguayan national team player.
#5. An experienced former international small forward Mauricio Aguiar (199-83, another player represented by Pro Sports, currently plays in Brazil) is a teammate of previously mentioned Luciano Parodi. But that was another game of his team in Brazilian NBB which we would like to mention.
Aguiar couldn't help Corinthians (3-7) in their game against Flamengo (22-4).
He recorded 5 points in 14 minutes.
Corinthians was badly defeated 92-73 at home by the leading Flamengo.
This year Aguiar's total stats are: 6.0ppg and 1.1rpg in 28 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Italian and Uruguayan.
Aguiar used to play for the Uruguayan national team
three years ago.
#6. Center Rogelio De Leon (205-89, currently plays in Argentina) managed to help Tomas de Rocamora in a 1-point victory against the 11th-ranked Progreso (12-14) 64-63 in the Argentinian La Liga Argentina (second division) on Friday night.
De Leon recorded 5 points in 18 minutes.
Tomas de Rocamora (3-5) is placed fourth in South group.
De Leon has averaged so far 7.3ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.1bpg in 16 games.
He is a former U17 international player as he played for the Uruguayan team fourteen years ago.
#7. Former U18 international forward Matias Guerra (201-92, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Palma II (10-15) in their game against SESE (12-14) in the Spanish EBA (fourth division). Despite his very good performance in Saturday night's game Guerra was the top scorer with 18 points. He also added 7 rebounds.
Guerra's team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
This season Guerra has relatively solid stats: 11.3ppg, 8.0rpg and 1.3apg.
He used to play for the Uruguayan U18 national team
nine years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Uruguayan passport but never been selected to any of Uruguayan national teams:
#1.Emiliano Giano (180-PG-89, currently plays in Spain) could not help Navarra (20-11) in their last game. Despite Giano's good performance the first-placed Navarra (20-11) was crushed 101-72 on the road by the lower-ranked (#4) Real Murcia in the West group.
He was the top scorer with 13 points in a mere 16 minutes.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
This year Giano averages only 4.2ppg in 13 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Italian and Uruguayan.
#2.Diego Soarez (205-C-87, currently plays in Argentina) was not able to help Gimnasia LP (11-15) in their last game on Friday. Despite Soarez's good performance the sixth-placed Gimnasia LP (11-15) was defeated 89-78 in Plottier by the second-ranked Centro Espanol in the South group.
He was the second best scorer with 14 points. Soarez also added 6 rebounds. It was his first game for Gimnasia LP this season.
Soarez is another player who holds two passports: Brazilian and Uruguayan.
#3.Agustin Zuvich (201-F/C-95, currently plays in Argentina) is a teammate of previously mentioned Diego Soarez and both played together in the last Argentinian La Liga Argentina game.
Zuvich was not able to secure a victory for Gimnasia LP (11-15) in their game against Centro Espanol Plottier (16-10).
He recorded 7 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
The sixth-placed Gimnasia LP (11-15) was defeated 89-78 in Plottier by the second-ranked Centro Espanol in the South group.
This season Zuvich has relatively solid stats: 10.6ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.4apg and 1.1spg.
He has both Argentinian and Uruguayan nationalities.
Elijah Millsap (ex Breogan) signs at Malvin - 10 days ago
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ELIJAH MILLSAP Defending champion Malvin Montevideo (LUB) landed 31-year old American ex-international guard Elijah Millsap (198-98kg-87, college: UAB). He started the season at Breogan in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 11 games he averaged 7.0ppg and 1.9rpg this season. The most of last season Millsap spent at the Wolves in NBA where in 45 games he had very impressive stats: 15.1ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.3apg and 1.5spg. He also spent pre-season at the Suns in NBA. Among other achievements Millsap's tea... [read more]
ELIJAH MILLSAP
Defending champion Malvin Montevideo (LUB) landed 31-year old American ex-international guard Elijah Millsap (198-98kg-87, college: UAB). He started the season at Breogan in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 11 games he averaged 7.0ppg and 1.9rpg this season. The most of last season Millsap spent at the Wolves in NBA where in 45 games he had very impressive stats: 15.1ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.3apg and 1.5spg. He also spent pre-season at the Suns in NBA. Among other achievements Millsap's team was regular season runner-up in PBA Governor's Cup in 2016. He received also Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Governor's Cup Guard of the Year award back in 2013. Millsap was a member of USA Senior National Team two years ago. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball Millsap experienced life in five different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. Millsap has played previously professionally in China, Israel (Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv), Philippines (SM Beermen), NBA (Utah Jazz and LA Lakers) and NBA G League (NAZ Suns). He attended University of Alabama at Birmingham until 2010 and it is his ninth season in pro basketball.
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