Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Eighth-ranked Marinos (5-14) made lots of trouble for first ranked Gladiadores (20-2) in Caracas on Tuesday. Gladiadores managed to secure only three-point victory 86-83. However their fans expected much easier game. Gladiadores forced 20 Marinos turnovers. American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Anthony Perez (206-1993, college: Ole Miss) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) produced 29 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gladiadores have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-2 record. Marinos at the other side keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. Gladiadores will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Marinos will play at home against Panteras (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Cocodrilos (#2) and Spartans (#5). Spartans were defeated at home 91-97 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Spartans. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Anyelo Cisneros (200-1997) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Luis Bethelmy contributed with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Branden Dawson (200-1993, college: Michigan St.) replied with 20 points and 6 rebounds for Spartans. Spartans' coach Nestor Salazar rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cocodrilos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-6 record having just three points less than leader Gladiadores. Spartans at the other side keep the fifth place with nine games lost. Cocodrilos will play against Piratas (#3) in La Guaira in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Spartans' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Panteras.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Caracas: Broncos (#3) and Llaneros (#8). Broncos (16-6) smashed visiting Llaneros (7-14) by 16 points 94-78. Worth to mention a great performance of Erik McCree who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Lance Thomas responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Broncos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-6 record behind leader Gladiadores. Llaneros lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. Broncos will meet at home league's second-placed Trotamundos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Llaneros will play against Taurinos (#9) in La Asuncion and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Rest of the games of round 28 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Gaiteros were defeated by Centauros in Margarita 96-79. Gigantes beat Cangrejeros at home 87-85. Marinos lost to Gladiadores on the opponent's court 74-81. Guaros outscored Toros in a home game 91-67. Cangrejeros recorded a loss to Gigantes on the road 88-97. Guaiqueries were crushed by Panteras on its own court 60-83. Gaiteros were beaten by Guaros in Barquisimeto 97-80.
The best stats of 28th round was 30 points and 7 rebounds by Jermaine Love of Guaros.
Spartans - Cocodrilos 91-97
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Caracas: Cocodrilos (#2) and Spartans (#5). Spartans were defeated at home 91-97 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Spartans. Cocodrilos players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Anyelo Cisneros (200-1997) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). The former international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-1986) contributed with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Five Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. American forward Branden Dawson (200-1993, college: Michigan St.) replied with 20 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Will Davis II (203-1992, college: UC Irvine) added 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) in the effort for Spartans. Spartans' coach Nestor Salazar rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cocodrilos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-6 record having just three points less than leader Gladiadores. Spartans at the other side keep the fifth place with nine games lost. Cocodrilos will play against Piratas (#3) in La Guaira in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Spartans' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas Panteras.
Top scorers:
Cocodrilos: C.Anyelo 23+8reb+5ast, L.Bethelmy 21+7reb+6ast, L.Montero 19+5reb+3ast, E.Mijares 18+1reb+4ast, E.Clark 10+1reb+2ast, E.Hernandez 2+1ast
Spartans: B.Dawson 20+6reb+2ast, W.Davis II 18+5reb+3ast, Y.Sifontes 15+2reb+8ast, J.Rodriguez 9+2reb, N.Palacios 8+1reb+4ast, U.Kender 6+2reb+5astgschID: 1069430
Centauros - Gaiteros 96-79
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Gaiteros' (9-13) road loss to sixth ranked Centauros (10-11) 79-96 on Monday. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 assists and the former international center Miguel Bolivar (205-1992) who added 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Centauros players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Taiwanese center Dexter Pittman (211-1988, college: Texas) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian point guard Gaston Garcia (187-1998) scored 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Centauros moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Heroes. Gaiteros lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 13 games lost. Centauros will meet at home Heroes (#5) in the next round. Gaiteros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Centauros: Q.Green 26+3reb+5ast, M.Bolivar 12+7reb+1ast, D.Arias 12+3reb+1ast, J.Martinez 11+4reb, D.Rondon 9+2reb+1ast, H.Diaz 8+2reb
Gaiteros: D.Pittman 17+5reb, J.Materan 12+3reb, L.Lopez 9+2reb+1ast, G.Garcia 8+8reb+5ast, N.Priddy 6+4reb, J.Rondon 6+1rebgschID: 1069431
Gigantes - Cangrejeros 87-85
No shocking result in a game in Puerto Ordaz where seventh ranked Gigantes (8-12) edged 10th ranked Cangrejeros (3-18) 87-85 on Monday. They outrebounded Cangrejeros 45-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Gigantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Osbel Caraballo (196-1998, college: STAC) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) who added 16 points and 8 assists during the contest. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Duke Mondy (193-1990, college: Oakland, agency: BIG) responded with 28 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St.) scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gigantes maintains seventh position with 8-12 record. Cangrejeros lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gigantes: O.Caraballo 21+8reb+2ast, D.Brooks 16+4reb+8ast, E.Rios 14+8reb+3ast, J.Ocasio 11+7reb+1ast, A.Arias 11+4reb, A.Sucre 8+13reb+2ast
Cangrejeros: D.Mondy 28+4reb+6ast, R.Polanco 15+7reb+1ast, A.Ellis 14+8reb+4ast, R.Valdez 8+2reb+3ast, M.Sierralta 8+1reb+1ast, M.Glover 5+3rebgschID: 1069432
Gladiadores - Marinos 81-74
Very expected game in Caracas where 8th ranked Marinos (5-14) were defeated by first ranked Gladiadores (20-2) 81-74 on Monday. Gladiadores outrebounded Marinos 52-39 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and international point guard Gregory Vargas (181-1986, agency: Pro Sports) who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and Dominican Yeison Colome (190-1996) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gladiadores have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-2 record. Loser Marinos keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. Gladiadores' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Caracas .
Top scorers:
Gladiadores: J.Adams 27+11reb+3ast, G.Vargas 18+5reb+7ast, H.Walker 12+6reb, R.Rada 7+3reb, A.Perez 5+3reb+1ast, J.Martinez 4+8reb+1ast
Marinos: A.De Leon 19+7reb+2ast, J.Mendoza 15+5reb, C.Yeison 13+5reb+4ast, E.Cappare 8+4reb+1ast, P.Franger 6+3reb+1ast, R.Delph 5+10reb+2astgschID: 1069433
Guaros - Toros 91-67
Very predictable result in Barquisimeto where first ranked Guaros (17-5) outscored 10th ranked Toros (3-19) 91-67 on Monday. Guaros dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 32. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Guaros made 10 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Heissler Guillent (186-1986) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American-Rwandan center Prince Ibeh (208-1994, college: Texas) who added 18 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks during the contest. Four Guaros players scored in double figures. At the losing side Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 29 points and 8 rebounds and forward Javier Vargas (197-1998) scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaros have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-5 record. Loser Toros keep the tenth place with 19 games lost. Guaros will meet at home Heroes (#5) in the next round. Toros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guaros: H.Guillent 20+4reb+11ast, P.Ibeh 18+14reb, J.Tello-Palacios 14+6reb+3ast, H.Guillent 11+2reb, J.Vargas 10+3reb+1ast, Y.Valera 8+2ast
Toros: B.Pedro 29+8reb+2ast, J.Vargas 21+7reb+1ast, G.Semiglia 5+4reb+2ast, B.Guidi 5+12reb+3ast, M.Zubiaurre 2+2ast, E.Jose 2+1rebgschID: 1069434
Broncos - Llaneros 94-78
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Caracas: Broncos (#3) and Llaneros (#8). Broncos (16-6) smashed visiting Llaneros (7-14) by 16 points 94-78. Broncos made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Erik McCree (202-1993, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import swingman Jordan Williams (198-1992, college: N.Texas) who added 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Lance Thomas (206-1999, college: USA, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Dominican point guard Yerri Flores (188-1996, college: High School) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Broncos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-6 record behind leader Gladiadores. Llaneros lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. Broncos will meet at home league's second-placed Trotamundos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Llaneros will play against Taurinos (#9) in La Asuncion and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Broncos: E.McCree 21+6reb+2ast, R.James 17+1reb+3ast, J.Williams 15+6reb+1ast, T.Evans 10+4reb+4ast, L.Duarte 9+7reb+1ast, S.Garly 8+8reb+5ast
Llaneros: L.Thomas 28+10reb+5ast, Y.Flores 19+4reb, P.Orizu 12+6reb, C.Centeno 10+4reb+4ast, J.Ruiz 6+5reb+8ast, C.Rodriguez 2+4reb+1astgschID: 1069435
Gigantes - Cangrejeros 97-88
Not a big story in a game in Puerto Ordaz where 10th ranked Cangrejeros (3-18) were defeated by seventh ranked Gigantes (8-12) 97-88 on Tuesday. Gigantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Osbel Caraballo (196-1998, college: STAC) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!) and American point guard DaQuan Brooks (177-1990, college: W.Connecticut) who added 14 points and 12 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Duke Mondy (193-1990, college: Oakland, agency: BIG) responded with 24 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import Akeem Ellis (196-1990, college: Coppin St.) scored 18 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gigantes maintains seventh position with 8-12 record. Cangrejeros lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gigantes: O.Caraballo 27+6reb, A.Arias 17+8reb+1ast, D.Brooks 14+4reb+12ast, J.Bracho 13+2reb+8ast, J.Ocasio 9, E.Rios 8+3reb
Cangrejeros: D.Mondy 24+2reb+4ast, R.Polanco 18+5reb+1ast, A.Ellis 18+4reb+5ast, L.Julio 10+6reb+1ast, M.Sierralta 6+3reb+1ast, E.Hernandez 4+4rebgschID: 1069436
Gladiadores - Marinos 86-83
Eighth-ranked Marinos (5-14) made lots of trouble for first ranked Gladiadores (20-2) in Caracas on Tuesday. Gladiadores managed to secure only three-point victory 86-83. However their fans expected much easier game. Gladiadores forced 20 Marinos turnovers. American Jordan Adams (196-1994, college: UCLA) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Anthony Perez (206-1993, college: Ole Miss) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Dominican point guard Adris De Leon (180-1984, college: EWU) produced 29 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Dominican Yeison Colome (190-1996) added 30 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gladiadores have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-2 record. Marinos at the other side keep the eighth place with 14 games lost. Gladiadores will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Marinos will play at home against Panteras (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gladiadores: J.Adams 28+10reb+2ast, A.Perez 23+6reb+1ast, G.Vargas 9+2reb+10ast, D.Nickelberry 6+3reb+2ast, H.Walker 5+4reb, R.Rada 4+1ast
Marinos: C.Yeison 30+5reb, A.De Leon 29+8reb+4ast, P.Franger 8+2reb, E.Cappare 6+5reb+1ast, R.Delph 5+5reb, M.Fernandez 3+4reb+1astgschID: 1069437
Guaiqueries - Panteras 60-83
There was a small surprise in Porlamar where sixth ranked Panteras (11-10) outleveled 4th ranked Guaiqueries (12-9) 83-60 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of American Elijah Minnie (206-1994, college: EMU) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds and Argentinian Javier Saiz (206-1994) who added 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Minnie is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Panteras players scored in double figures. At the losing side Luis Valera (195-1997) responded with 20 points and the former international Gendry Correa (190-1996) scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Panteras maintains sixth position with 11-10 record. Loser Guaiqueries keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Panteras will meet Marinos (#8) in the next round. Guaiqueries will play against Diablos (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Panteras: E.Minnie 17+9reb+3ast, P.Chourio 17+1reb+1ast, J.Saiz 15+7reb+1ast, M.Escobar 15+2reb+1ast, A.Holmes 13+2reb+2ast, V.Mantzaris 3+3reb+3ast
Guaiqueries: L.Valera 20+3reb, G.Correa 12+2reb+1ast, J.Sojo 8+3reb+3ast, T.Efianayi 7+5reb+1ast, A.Caffaro 6+8reb, T.McLean 4+2reb+4astgschID: 1069438
Guaros - Gaiteros 97-80
There was no surprise in Barquisimeto where 7th ranked Gaiteros (9-13) were defeated by first ranked Guaros (17-5) 97-80 on Tuesday. Guaros made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jermaine Love (190-1989, college: UIS) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 7 rebounds and Spanish-Colombian power forward Juan Tello-Palacios (206-1985) who added 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) responded with 22 points and 4 assists and the former international swingman Jose Materan (196-1996) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Guaros and five Gaiteros players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaros have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-5 record. Gaiteros lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 13 games lost. Guaros will meet at home Heroes (#5) in the next round. Gaiteros will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guaros: J.Love 30+7reb+3ast, H.Guillent 19+3reb+5ast, P.Ibeh 15+10reb+1ast, J.Tello-Palacios 12+12reb+3ast, J.Vargas 9+3reb+7ast, H.Guillent 7+1reb+3ast
Gaiteros: M.Butler 22+2reb+4ast, D.Pittman 12+6reb+2ast, J.Materan 12+6reb+4ast, N.Priddy 11+4reb+1ast, C.Garcia 11+1reb, N.Escalona 4+2rebgschID: 1069439
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Julian Hamati (198-F-1992) of Tirana
Jordan Robinson (195-G-1996) of Beselidhja
Quinton Gray (190-G) of Kamza
