SPB Round 3 (Regular Season): Trotamundos defeat Pioneros

There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of SPB and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of Pioneros (1-1) in La Asuncion on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Trotamundos (1-1) 86-72. It was a good game for American-Portuguese Jeremiah Wilson (205-1988, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: BIG) contributed with 23 points for the winners. American guard Byron Wesley (196-1992, college: Gonzaga) answered with 22 points and 5 steals for Pioneros. Pioneros' coach Nelson Solorzano rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trotamundos is again looking forward to face Pioneros (#6) in Caracas in the next round. Pioneros will play at home against Toros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game for Gaiteros (1-1) which hosted in Maracaibo against Centauros (0-1). Gaiteros won 69-65. It was a great evening for American swingman Micheal Warren (196-1995, college: CSUN) who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Jerry Evans helped adding 15 points and 7 steals. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Elder Gimenez (197-1991) with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gaiteros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Centauros will play on the road against Heroes (#3) in Caracas and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game in Maracay was also quite interesting. Frontinos (0-2) played at the court of Toros (1-1). Toros managed to secure a 5-point victory 91-86 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Jose Vargas who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Jean Payen came up with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Frontinos in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Toros will meet Pioneros (#6) in the next round. Frontinos will play against Llaneros and look forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 3 Marinos beat Cocodrilos on the road 88-71. Piratas won against Diablos on its own court 87-71.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 27 points and 8 rebounds by Damian Hollis of Piratas.



Toros - Frontinos 91-86

The game in Maracay was also quite interesting. Frontinos (0-2) played at the court of Toros (1-1). Toros managed to secure a 5-point victory 91-86 on Saturday. Toros made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Jose Vargas (195-1982, agency: Pro Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Point guard Angel Blanco (179-1997) accounted for 21 points for the winning side. Four Toros players scored in double figures. Jean Payen (193-2003) came up with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international swingman Cesar Silva (190-1981) added 13 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals respectively for Frontinos in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Toros will meet Pioneros (#6) in the next round. Frontinos will play against Llaneros and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Toros: A.Blanco 21+1reb+2ast, M.Maitland 16+3reb+3ast, E.Tillman 16+4reb, J.Vargas 10+11reb+5ast, J.Glover 10+3reb, A.Spruill 7+10reb+2ast
Frontinos: P.Jean 22+6reb+5ast, W.Martinez 18+2ast, C.Silva 13+5reb+8ast, C.Alan 13+2ast, S.Quiroz 8+8reb+2ast, J.Figueroa 7+10reb+2ast

Trotamundos - Pioneros 86-72

The most surprising game was a loss of Pioneros (1-1) in La Asuncion on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Trotamundos (1-1) 86-72. It was a good game for American-Portuguese Jeremiah Wilson (205-1988, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Tyree Crump (185-1997, college: Georgia, agency: BIG) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Four Trotamundos players scored in double figures. American guard Byron Wesley (196-1992, college: Gonzaga) answered with 22 points and 5 steals and the other American import Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU, agency: BMS Sport Agency) added 12 points and 4 assists in the effort for Pioneros. Pioneros' coach Nelson Solorzano rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trotamundos is again looking forward to face Pioneros (#6) in Caracas in the next round. Pioneros will play at home against Toros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: T.Crump 23+4reb+1ast, J.Wilson 19+10reb+1ast, D.Cubillan 12+2reb+7ast, N.Colmenares 11+12reb+1ast, C.James 9+8reb+4ast, D.Smith 6+4reb+2ast
Pioneros: B.Wesley 22+4reb+1ast, T.Bond 12+4reb+4ast, L.Ross 10+8reb+1ast, F.Pichardo 9+5reb, S.Johendrys 7, C.Elian 5+11reb

Gaiteros - Centauros 69-65

Another exciting game for Gaiteros (1-1) which hosted in Maracaibo against Centauros (0-1). Gaiteros won 69-65. Gaiteros forced 23 Centauros turnovers. Strangely Centauros outrebounded Gaiteros 46-33 including 32 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a great evening for American swingman Micheal Warren (196-1995, college: CSUN) who led his team to a victory scoring 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import forward Jerry Evans (203-1990, college: Nevada) helped adding 15 points and 7 steals. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Elder Gimenez (197-1991) with 13 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Jamir Coleman (201-1997, college: CCSU, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Centauros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gaiteros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Centauros will play on the road against Heroes (#3) in Caracas and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: J.Evans 15+2reb+1ast, M.Warren 10+8reb+5ast, K.Nino 9+3reb+2ast, C.Rodriguez 9+1reb+3ast, J.Diaz 7+6reb+2ast, R.Richards 6+3reb
Centauros: E.Gimenez 13+6reb+3ast, D.Rondon 12+3reb+4ast, J.Coleman 10+7reb+5ast, K.Allen 10+9reb+1ast, J.Cunningham 7+11reb+1ast, J.Bracho 7+6reb

Cocodrilos - Marinos 71-88

No shocking result in a game when Marinos (2-0) beat Cocodrilos (0-2) in Caracas 88-71 on Saturday. Marinos made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. Marinos outrebounded Cocodrilos 42-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Panamanian-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Forward Osbel Caraballo (196-1998, college: STAC) accounted for 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side. American guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) came up with 16 points and Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Cocodrilos in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Marinos will meet Piratas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cocodrilos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Panteras.
Top scorers:
Marinos: J.Ibarra 21+10reb+1ast, O.Caraballo 19+3reb+1ast, J.Glynn 10+8reb+2ast, L.Nolley II 10+3reb, S.Mignani 7+4reb+3ast, L.Bethelmy 7+6reb+2ast
Cocodrilos: T.Cooper 16+3reb+2ast, L.Montero 14+5reb+1ast, D.Smith 10+1reb+3ast, C.Anyelo 9+7reb, A.Moe 7+2reb+2ast, P.Franger 6+2reb+3ast

Piratas - Diablos 87-71

Rather expected game when Diablos (0-2) lost to Piratas (2-0) in La Guaira 71-87 on Saturday. Piratas made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for American-Hungarian forward Damian Hollis (203-1988, college: GWU, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American forward Michael Watkins (206-1995, college: Penn State) accounted for 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. Four Piratas players scored in double figures. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) came up with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Edry Gonzalez (185-1998) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Diablos in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Piratas will meet at home Marinos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Diablos will play against Guaiqueries (#7) and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Piratas: D.Hollis 27+8reb+1ast, M.Watkins 16+14reb+1ast, A.Amundaray 14+2reb, A.Morillo 10+1reb+2ast, J.Suero 9+3reb, J.Johnson-Coston 7+1reb+2ast
Diablos: R.Ferguson 25+6reb+4ast, G.Edry 17+5reb, R.Hansen 9+6reb+1ast, V.Brian 6+3reb, J.Vargas 6+5reb, J.Mejias 3+2reb