SPB Round 10 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 10 in the SPB was a home defeat of 5th ranked Spartans (4-3) to fourth ranked Marinos (5-2) 71-66. Marinos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Spartans' players. American guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Alphonso Anderson (201-1997, college: Pacific) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) responded with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Marinos moved-up to third place, which they share with Pioneros. Spartans at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Trotamundos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Pioneros (#6) and Brillantes (#7). Brillantes were defeated at home 67-74 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) notched 24 points to lead the effort and Kelby Kramer supported him with 8 points and 15 rebounds. Even 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by point guard Carlos Paez (180-2000, college: SE Louisiana) did not help to save the game for Brillantes. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pioneros have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Marinos. Brillantes at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. Pioneros will play against league's leader Gaiteros in Maracaibo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Brillantes will have a break next round.
Third ranked Cocodrilos (5-1) beat at home 10th ranked Heroes (1-5) by 10 points 83-73, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Diego Colon fired 29 points for the winners. Michaell Jackson produced 15 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cocodrilos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Heroes keep the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Panteras and Centauros. Cocodrilos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heroes will play against Piratas (#13) in La Guaira and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 10 Panteras lost to Trotamundos on the opponent's court 84-92.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists by Luis Montero of Cocodrilos.



Brillantes - Pioneros 67-74

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Pioneros (#6) and Brillantes (#7). Brillantes were defeated at home 67-74 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Brillantes were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Brevin Galloway (188-1997, college: Clemson, agency: BIG) notched 24 points to lead the effort and the other American import center Kelby Kramer (213-1999, college: MSU, agency: Starting 5) supported him with 8 points and 15 rebounds. Even 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by point guard Carlos Paez (180-2000, college: SE Louisiana) did not help to save the game for Brillantes. American forward Von Cameron Davis (196-2001, college: Kent St., agency: JCK Sports Group) added 17 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Brillantes players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pioneros have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Marinos. Brillantes at the other side dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. Pioneros will play against league's leader Gaiteros in Maracaibo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Brillantes will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pioneros: G.Brevin 24+3reb+3ast, A.Jeff 13+2reb+1ast, G.Heissler 12+4reb+6ast, M.Edgar 8+3reb+1ast, K.Kelby 8+15reb+1ast, S.Morris 5+1reb+2ast
Brillantes: V.Cameron Davis 17+7reb+1ast, D.Wilson 16+3reb+2ast, G.Jesuangel 13+2reb, P.Carlos 13+8reb+7ast, C.Silva 3+3reb+1ast, L.Palacios 2+1reb

Trotamundos - Panteras 92-84

Rather expected game in La Asuncion where 11th ranked Panteras (1-5) were defeated by eighth ranked Trotamundos (4-3) 92-84 on Saturday. Trotamundos forced 19 Panteras turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward DJ Kennedy (198-1989, college: St.John's) fired 15 points and 7 assists for the winners. The other American import Ricky Ledo (201-1992, college: Providence) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Tae Williams (201-2000, college: CSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Omar Marquez (192-2000) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Trotamundos moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Spartans. Loser Panteras dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Heroes and Centauros. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Trotamundos: R.Eric 18+6reb, L.Ricky 16+5reb+4ast, K.DJ 15+4reb+7ast, J.Zamora 15+1reb+3ast, A.Reyes 8+1reb+2ast, S.Donta 6+6reb+6ast
Panteras: O.Marquez 21+3reb+1ast, T.Williams 17+10reb+3ast, A.Indriago 14+4reb+7ast, K.Solomon 10+3reb+1ast, W.Gomez 7+3reb, A.Jhonatan 6+10reb

Spartans - Marinos 66-71

The most interesting game of round 10 in the SPB was a home defeat of 5th ranked Spartans (4-3) to fourth ranked Marinos (5-2) 71-66. Marinos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Spartans' players. American guard Branden Frazier (191-1992, college: Fordham) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Alphonso Anderson (201-1997, college: Pacific) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Dominican guard Juan Suero (196-1993) responded with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Marinos moved-up to third place, which they share with Pioneros. Spartans at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Trotamundos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Marinos: D.Malik 15+5reb+1ast, F.Branden 13+7reb+5ast, A.Alphonso 13+8reb+4ast, J.Bryan 8+3reb+1ast, F.Carlos 8+1reb, C.Harold 6+3reb+2ast
Spartans: M.Carrera 16+4reb, J.Suero 11+5reb+5ast, A.Henriquez 9+5reb+1ast, R.Bautista 8+8reb, N.Palacios 8+1reb, A.Luis 7+2reb

Cocodrilos - Heroes 83-73

Third ranked Cocodrilos (5-1) beat at home 10th ranked Heroes (1-5) by 10 points 83-73, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Dominican Diego Colon (188-2001) fired 29 points for the winners. Dominican Luis Montero (203-1993, college: South Plains) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Colombian forward Michaell Jackson (198-1987) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and Bahamas David Nesbitt (205-1991, college: St.Thomas, FL) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cocodrilos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Heroes keep the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Panteras and Centauros. Cocodrilos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heroes will play against Piratas (#13) in La Guaira and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: C.Diego 29+3reb, M.Luis 14+12reb+5ast, R.Raymond 11+2reb, B.Luis 10+8reb+5ast, T.Blondeau 7+2ast, M.JD 6+3reb+1ast
Heroes: M.Jackson 15+7reb+3ast, D.Nesbitt 14+4reb, R.Roque 11+2reb+4ast, K.Caraballo 10+5reb+2ast, J.Jitoboh 8+7reb, G.Curvelo 8+3reb+1ast