Review of SPB Round 2 of Quarter-Finals

Spartans - Trotamundos 71-78

Trotamundos outrebounded Spartans 40-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by Spartans helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) scored 27 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and South Sudanese-Lebanese center Ater Majok (210-1987, college: UConn) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) responded with 22 points and American power forward Steve Taylor Jr (206-1993, college: Toledo) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: J.Suero 27+4reb+5ast, A.Majok 15+8reb+1ast, J.Zamora 10+4reb, O.Coleman 9+1reb+1ast, F.Fuenmayor 8+3reb+2ast, N.Colmenares 6+8reb+1ast
Spartans: J.Perez 22+3reb+1ast, S.Taylor Jr. 11+6reb+2ast, Y.Sifontes 9+3reb+4ast, W.Graterol 9+8reb+2ast, N.Palacios 8+2reb+1ast, L.Almanza 6+1reb

Marinos - Brillantes 93-79

American swingman Wesley Saunders (196-1993, college: Harvard) notched 26 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) supported him with 21 points and 5 assists. Four Marinos players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by Angel Suero did not help to save the game for Brillantes. American forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) added 12 points for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Marinos: W.Saunders 26+4reb+5ast, M.Bryson 21+1reb+5ast, L.Bethelmy 14+7reb+2ast, L.Santos 11+3reb+1ast, E.Mijares 6+2reb+1ast, M.Johnson 6+4reb+1ast
Brillantes: A.Suero 15+6reb+1ast, M.Henry 12+4reb+3ast, A.Spruill 11+3reb+2ast, C.Silva 9+2reb, V.Arteaga 8+8reb+2ast, D.Rondon 7+2ast

Gaiteros - Gladiadores 74-58

American guard Nahziah Carter (198-1999, college: Washington) notched 22 points to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Nate Barnes (181-1990, college: ABU) supported him with 12 points and 4 assists. Four Gaiteros players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 5 rebounds by Carlos Fulda (186-2002) did not help to save the game for Gladiadores. International point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986) added 4 points and 7 assists for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Gaiteros: N.Carter 22+4reb+1ast, N.Barnes 12+4reb+4ast, M.Warren 12+3reb, L.Duarte 10+6reb+4ast, K.Caraballo 9+5reb+1ast, E.Bernal 6+2reb
Gladiadores: O.Caraballo 12, C.Fulda 9+5reb+2ast, M.Dime 6+6reb, A.Perez 6, P.Jackson 5+2ast, J.Materan 4+3reb+1ast

Pioneros - Guaiqueries 95-69

Pioneros made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Pioneros outrebounded Guaiqueries 52-26 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. American power forward Jeff Allen (201-1987, college: Virginia Tech) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import Tim Bond (201-1995, college: EMU) supported him with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Bond is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 19 points by American guard Tyrone White (201-1990, college: CSUB) did not help to save the game for Guaiqueries. The former international forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Pioneros: J.Allen 23+13reb+4ast, T.Bond 19+6reb+5ast, A.Castillo 18+3reb+3ast, E.Centeno 7+17reb+1ast, H.Guillent 7+2reb+6ast, L.Palacios 6
Guaiqueries: T.White 19+2reb+3ast, J.Ascanio 14+5reb+1ast, R.James 11+3reb+2ast, E.Martinez 7+2reb, A.Banks 7+4reb+1ast, L.Valera 5+5reb