Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Top ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (26-6) recorded its sixth loss at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by eighth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (10-22) 105-97. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Jimmy Whitt (190-1997, college: Arkansas, agency: Interperformances) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) chipped in 26 points and 12 rebounds. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach Martin Knezevic used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 15 assists for lost side. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains eighth position with 10-22 record. Rayos de Hermosillo at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon are looking forward to face higher ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#6) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Guadalajara. Second ranked Astros (18-14) saved a 1-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Venados (17-15) 87-86 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Venados. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. Lagerald Vick contributed with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) replied with 25 points and 8 rebounds for Venados. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Astros maintains second position with 18-14 record having eight points less than leader Hermosillo. Venados at the other side keep the third place with 15 games lost. Astros will play against Tijuana Zonkeys (#5) on the road in the next round. Venados will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Los Mochis between Tijuana Zonkeys and Pioneros Los Mochis. Fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (16-16) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (13-19). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to escape with a 1-point win 77-76 on Monday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Edgar Garibay who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Kwame Alexander responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Culiacan. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the sixth position with 19 games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet at home league's second-placed Astros in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Mazatlan defeated Astros in a road game 91-85. Culiacan beat Guaymas at home 89-81. Tijuana lost to Los Mochis on the opponent's court 99-100. Hermosillo managed to outperform Obregon in a home game 88-83. Guaymas managed to beat Culiacan on the road 91-86.
The best stats of 16th round was 21 points and 9 rebounds by Antwon Lillard of Guaymas.
Astros - Mazatlan 85-91
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Guadalajara where their biggest opponent Astros (18-14) were defeated by third ranked Venados (17-15) 91-85 on Monday. Venados looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side point guard Jerime Anderson (188-1989, college: UCLA) responded with 20 points and 9 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Astros players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Venados maintains third position with 17-15 record having nine points less than leader Hermosillo. Newly promoted Astros keep the second place with 14 games lost. Venados will meet at home Caballeros de Culiacan (#4) in the next round. Astros will play against Tijuana Zonkeys and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Anderson 20+4reb+9ast, J.Loveridge 16+8reb+7ast, L.Vick 14+5reb+2ast, J.Machado 13+9reb+2ast, I.Whaley 8+8reb, A.Valdes 8+4reb+3ast
Mazatlan: J.Ledbetter 21+6reb+7ast, A.Stafford 19+9reb+1ast, J.Felton 14+1ast, V.Boumann 8+8reb+2ast, R.Calatayud 8+3reb+2ast, V.Ricardo 5+4reb+2astgschID: 1068589
Los Mochis - Tijuana 76-77
A very close game took place in Los Mochis between Tijuana Zonkeys and Pioneros Los Mochis. Fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (16-16) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (13-19). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to escape with a 1-point win 77-76 on Monday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Edgar Garibay (208-1990, college: LBSU) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Kennedy Jones (188-1989, college: Arlington Baptist) scored 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Tijuana Zonkeys and five Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Culiacan. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the sixth position with 19 games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet at home league's second-placed Astros in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: K.Jones 16+6reb+5ast, K.Alexander 15+14reb+1ast, D.Dingle 14+3reb, J.Sandifer 10+4reb, J.Stevens 10+4reb+3ast, D.Robinson 6+5reb+2ast
Tijuana: E.Garibay 23+8reb, J.Webster 20+5reb+4ast, A.Pruitt 18+11reb, I.Alvarado 10+6reb+6ast, S.Williams 3+5reb+2ast, G.McCray 2+3reb+1astgschID: 1068590
Hermosillo - Obregon 97-105
Top ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (26-6) recorded its sixth loss at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by eighth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (10-22) 105-97. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Jimmy Whitt (190-1997, college: Arkansas, agency: Interperformances) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) chipped in a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach Martin Knezevic used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 15 assists and power forward Terrell Brown-Soares (208-1998, college: San Diego) added 18 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and five Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains eighth position with 10-22 record. Rayos de Hermosillo at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon are looking forward to face higher ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#6) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: A.Wheeler 19+7reb+2ast, T.Brown-Soares 18+13reb+2ast, N.Eastern 14+4reb+7ast, J.Ivey 14+5reb+15ast, T.Drisdom 13+2reb+5ast, J.Bird 12+2reb+2ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 26+12reb+2ast, J.Whitt 22+8reb+12ast, J.Bland 15+3reb+2ast, J.Everett 10+4reb, R.Alejandro 9+3reb+2ast, J.Canty 8+6rebgschID: 1068591
Culiacan - Guaymas 89-81
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (16-16) defeated at home 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (12-20) 89-81 on Monday. Caballeros de Culiacan made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Ostioneros de Guaymas turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jarron Cumberland (196-1997, college: Cincinnati) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) who added 17 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Anthony Tarke (201-1998, college: Coppin St., agency: Interperformances) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Caballeros de Culiacan and four Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Caballeros de Culiacan maintains fourth position with 16-16 record, which they share with Tijuana. Ostioneros de Guaymas lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 20 games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan will meet higher ranked Venados (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against the league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: A.Tarke 18+8reb, A.Lillard 15+11reb+1ast, A.Smith 13+7reb+2ast, M.Crawford 10+2reb+3ast, R.Peters 9+5reb+6ast, B.Rivera 7
Culiacan: J.Cumberland 22+13reb+2ast, M.Tarrance 17+3reb+2ast, M.Jackson 17+10reb+3ast, C.Juan 16+4reb, T.Kirk 12+2reb+4ast, T.Kapita 3+5rebgschID: 1068592
Astros - Mazatlan 87-86
Important game to mention about took place in Guadalajara. Second ranked Astros (18-14) saved a 1-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Venados (17-15) 87-86 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Venados. Astros forced 20 Venados turnovers. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) contributed with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) replied with 25 points and 8 rebounds and guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) added 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Venados. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Astros maintains second position with 18-14 record having eight points less than leader Hermosillo. Venados at the other side keep the third place with 15 games lost. Astros will play against Tijuana Zonkeys (#5) on the road in the next round. Venados will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: A.Stafford 25+8reb+1ast, V.Boumann 17+12reb+2ast, J.Ledbetter 15+11reb+6ast, J.Felton 11+2reb+4ast, M.Pedro 6+2reb+1ast, R.Calatayud 5+1reb
Astros: J.Loveridge 19+4reb+1ast, S.Ponds 14+5reb+1ast, J.Anderson 14+2reb+5ast, L.Vick 10+6reb+7ast, J.Machado 9+4reb+2ast, A.Valdes 9+5rebgschID: 1068593
Los Mochis - Tijuana 100-99
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (16-16) were edged on the road by sixth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (13-19) 100-99 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import guard Kennedy Jones (188-1989, college: Arlington Baptist) who added 22 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach Guillermo Vecchio allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) responded with 36 points (!!!) (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field) and the former international forward Idris Alvarado (196-1991) scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Pioneros Los Mochis and four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis maintains sixth position with 13-19 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys dropped to the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Culiacan. Pioneros Los Mochis will meet bottom-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#8) on the road in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against the league's second-placed Astros (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: J.Webster 36+3ast, I.Alvarado 23+7reb+7ast, E.Garibay 12+5reb, A.Pruitt 11+5reb+2ast, S.Williams 8+6reb+7ast, G.McCray 5+1reb
Los Mochis: K.Alexander 29+12reb+6ast, K.Jones 22+7reb+7ast, J.Stevens 15+5reb+3ast, D.Dingle 14+4reb, J.Sandifer 10+2reb+2ast, J.Zesati 8+1rebgschID: 1068594
Hermosillo - Obregon 88-83
Very predictable result when first ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (26-6) beat at home bottom-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (10-22) 88-83 on Tuesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Rayos de Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Nojel Eastern (198-1999, college: Purdue) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds and 15 assists and forward Aaron Wheeler (206-1998, college: St.John's) who added 22 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) responded with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and forward Justin Everett (206-1996, college: Humboldt St.) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Rayos de Hermosillo maintains first position with 26-6 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon stay at the bottom place with 22 games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet Ostioneros de Guaymas (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Pioneros Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obregon: T.Farmer 29+9reb+8ast, J.Everett 19+9reb+3ast, J.Canty 10+4reb, J.Whitt 10+4reb+6ast, R.Alejandro 6+3reb+1ast, J.Bland 6+3reb+3ast
Hermosillo: A.Wheeler 22+6reb+1ast, J.Bird 21+3reb, N.Eastern 14+6reb+15ast, T.Brown-Soares 12+9reb+2ast, T.Drisdom 9+9reb+9ast, A.Tona 6+3reb+2astgschID: 1068595
Culiacan - Guaymas 86-91
There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (16-16) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (12-20) 91-86 on Tuesday. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) who added 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Lillard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Jarron Cumberland (196-1997, college: Cincinnati) responded with 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Teyvion Kirk (193-1999, college: UIC) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas maintains seventh position with 12-20 record. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Tijuana. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet at home league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Venados in Mazatlan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: J.Cumberland 23+6reb+4ast, T.Kirk 20+8reb+2ast, M.Jackson 18+7reb+3ast, D.Soto 7+1reb, M.Tarrance 6+5reb+1ast, T.Kapita 6+5reb
Guaymas: R.Peters 23+4reb+6ast, A.Lillard 21+9reb+3ast, M.Cairo 15+7reb+1ast, M.Crawford 15+2reb, A.Smith 7+4reb+2ast, A.Tarke 4+1rebgschID: 1068596
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Julian Hamati (198-F-1992) of Tirana
Jordan Robinson (195-G-1996) of Beselidhja
Quinton Gray (190-G) of Kamza
