Puerto Rico celebrate title in San Juan - Aug 9, 2015
FINAL
Puerto Rico - U.S. Virgin Islands 101-57 Puerto Rico fired past US Virgin Islands to celebrate the title in San Juan. The hosts dominated from start to finish to march to the trophy. Puerto Rico unloaded 47 points in the first half to take a 23-point halftime lead. They followed with a 54-point effort in the second half to coast to the success. Seven players scored in double figures for Puerto Rico as they ease to the win. Luis Lopez (182-G) notched 15 points for Puerto Rico. Jorge Pacheco (185-SG-97) and C Negron delivered 13 points apiece in the victory. Rahkeem Swanston responded with 13 points for US Virgin Islands.
3-4 Place
Dominican Republic - Mexico 76-60 Dominican Republic stepped onto the pedestal in San Juan. They held off Mexico to clinch the Bronze medals. Dominican Republic also secured U18 Fiba Americas Championship birth with the win. Daniel Vitiello (178-PG-99) posted 18 points to lead the winners. Mexico led by four points at the first intermission. But Dominican Republic used a strong 25:11 run in the second frame to spur ahead for good. They stayed in charge throughout the second half and marched to the win. Jose Perez (195-G) delivered 17 points for the winners. Brayan Au (192-F) responded with 19 points and 7 steals for Mexico.
5-6 Place
Guatemala - Bahamas 69-74 Bahamas outgunned Guatemala to finish fifth at the tournament. Deondre Vilmar (193-PG-97) stepped up with 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge. Bahamas built a 37:33 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Sherman Robinson (198-SF) and Howard Hinzey (195-SF) chipped in 10 points each for Bahamas. David Sequeira (181-C) responded with 21 points for Guatemala.
7-8 Place
Barbados - Costa Rica 57-59 Costa Rica wrapped up their Centrobasket campaign on a high note. They nipped Barbados in the battle for the seventh position. Stephan Campbell (197-PF) stepped up with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Costa Rica and Barbados were tied at 28 at the big break. Costa Rica spurred ahead for a 41:38 advantage at the final break. Barbados knocked down 19 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Steven Mcdonald (197-C) delivered 12 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Amal Smith (200-C) responded with 17 points and 17 rebounds for Barbados.
Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands advance into Final - Aug 8, 2015
SEMIFINALS
Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 86-67 Puerto Rico will play in the Final in San Juan. They overcame Dominican Republic in the semifinal clash. Puerto Rico also booked their U18 FIBA Americas Championship birth for 2016 with the victory. Jorge Pacheco (185-SG-97) stepped up with 26 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico were tied at 37 at halftime. Puerto Rico sank 49 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Jesus Cruz (195-F/G-98) delivered 22 points for the winners. Jose Perez (195-G) responded with 25 points for Dominican Republic.
Mexico - U.S. Virgin Islands 55-70 US Virgin Islands stormed past Mexico into the Centrobasket Final. Nicolas Claxton recorded 20 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge. Mexico eked out an 18:17 lead after ten minutes. US Virgin Islands went on a 26:8 run in the second frame to gain a comfortable 17-point halfitme lead. They protected it well throughout the second half marching to the win. Malcolm Farrington connected for 14 points for the winners. Brayan Au (192-F) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Mexico.
5-8 Place
Costa Rica - Bahamas 50-61 Bahamas upset Costa Rica to set the clash versus Guatemala for the fifth position at the tournament. Deondre Vilmar (193-PG-97) connected for 19 points and 16 rebounds in the win. Bahamas registered a 31:29 halftime lead. They used a 17:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Franco Miller (187-SG) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Steven Mcdonald (197-C) responded with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Costa Rica.
Guatemala - Barbados 66-57 Guatemala held off Barbados in the classification round battle in San Juan. Hector Chur (179-F) stepped up with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guatemala recorded a 37:27 halftime lead. Guatemala held their opponents to 30 points in the second half and secured the winning outcome at the end. David Sequeira (181-C) netted 15 points in the win. Amal Smith (200-C) responded with 16 points and 14 rebounds for Barbados.
Semifinals are set in San Juan - Aug 7, 2015
Group A
Mexico - Costa Rica 79-37 Mexico cruised past Costa Rica to finish preliminary round undefeated. Six players came up with double figures in the victory. Ivan Montano (174-G) recorded 15 points and 7 steals for the winners. Mexico built a 50:18 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and coasted to the victory. Orlando Torrero (191-PF) and Johnatan Reyes (177-G) finished with 12 points each for the winners. Stephan Campbell responded with 14 points and 10 rebounds for Costa Rica.
Dominican Republic - Guatemala 87-52 Dominican Republic recorded the second victory in Group A. They outgunned Guatemala to advance into the semifinal stage. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Justin Minaya (195-G) recorded 15 points to lead the charge. Jose Perez had 13 points for Dominican Republic. They used a 29:8 run in the second period to clear off for good. David Sequeira (181-C) responded with 19 points for Guatemala.
Group B
Puerto Rico - Bahamas 93-74 Puerto Rico recorded the third straight victory in San Juan. The hosts rallied past Bahamas to finish on top of Group A. Leandro Allende (190-F/G-97) finished with 21 points for the winners. Puerto Rico accounted for a 47:37 halftime lead. Bahamas pulled within 7 points at the final break. But Puerto Rico sank 24 points in the fourth period and raced to the win. Luis Lopez (182-G) delivered 15 points in the victory. Deondre Vilmar (193-PG-97) responded with 20 points for Bahamas.
Barbados - U.S. Virgin Islands 44-119 US Virgin Islands coasted past Barbados to clinch the second position in Group B. They improved at 2-1 record following the win. Rahkeem Swanston accounted for 24 points to lead the winning side. US Virgin Islands registered a 57:26 halftime advantage. They went for impressive 62 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Earl Baker delivered 17 points in the win. Shaquan Carrington (180-G) responded with 8 points for Barbados.
Review of Day 2 in San Juan - Aug 6, 2015
Group A
Costa Rica - Guatemala 69-46 Costa Rica opened win count in Group A. They rallied past Guatemala for 1-1 record. Steven Mcdonald (197-C) stepped up with 13 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Costa Rica trailed by 8 points after ten minutes of action. However they used a 21:10 run in the second term to spur ahead. Costa Rica followed with a strong 39:19 second half run to seal the victory. Ricardo Rojas (177-SF) and Anfernne Watson notched 11 points apiece for the winners. David Sequeira (181-C) responded with 18 points for Guatemala.
Mexico - Dominican Republic 71-63 Mexico recorded the second straight victory in San Juan. They held off Dominican Republic in Group A. Bryan Urrutia (180-PG-97) posted 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the winners. Dominican Republic jumped to a 34:31 halftime lead. But Mexico responded with a 21:15 rally in the third quarter to spur ahead. They followed with a 19:14 surge in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Ivan Montano (174-G) delivered 19 points for the winners. Alfred Rothensteiner (190-F) responded with 12 points and 12 rebounds for Dominican Republic.
Group B
U.S. Virgin Islands - Puerto Rico 69-78 Puerto Rico celebrated the second consecutive victory at the tournament. The hosts overcame US Virgin Islands for 2-0 record in Group B. Luis Lopez (182-G) came up with 22 points to pace the winners. US Virgin Islands enjoyed a 12:9 lead after the opening qurter. But Puerto Rico unleashed 54 points in the next two quarters to post a 13-point lead at the final break. US Virgin Islands pulled closer in the fourth period but could not avoid the defeat. C Negron had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jahmia Simmons (190-SG-98) answered with 16 points and 7 rebounds for US Virgin Islands.
Bahamas - Barbados 96-42 Bahamas stormed past Barbados to take 1-1 record in Group B. Deondre Vilmar (193-PG-97) came up with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort. Bahamas dominated from start to finish in this one. They registered a 45:25 halftime lead. Bahamas unloaded 51 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Franco Miller (187-SG) connected for 15 points in the win. Brandon Hope (182-G) responded with 13 points for Barbados.
Review of Day 1 in San Juan - Aug 5, 2015
Group A
Guatemala - Mexico 56-94 Mexico outgunned Guatemala at the start of the Centrobasket tournament. Bryan Urrutia (180-PG-97) came up with 17 points to lead the winners. Mexico unloaded 32 points in the second frame to take a 21-point halftime lead. They followed with a 28-point effort in the third term to gain a 40-point lead at the final break. Mexico controlled the tempo in the fourth quarter and sailed to the win. Paulo Arroyo (195-PF) had 15 points and 11 rebounds for Mexico. Hector Chur (179-F) and Carlos Hengstenberg (172-SG) responded with 17 points each for Guatemala.
Dominican Republic - Costa Rica 88-45 Dominican Republic outgunned Costa Rica in the opening game at the tournament. Dominican Republic accumulated a massive 55:20 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Samuel Hurtado (195-SF) finished with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Jose Perez (195-G) and Ismael Waldron (200-F) netted 12 points each for Dominican Republic. Ricardo Rojas (177-SF) answered with 10 points for Costa Rica.
Group B
Puerto Rico - Barbados 97-37 Hosting Puerto Rico got to a perfect start of the Centrobasket campaign. They fired past Barbados to take 1-0 record in Group B. C Negron netted 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Puerto Rico opened a 42:14 halftime lead and coasted to the victory. Jesus Cruz (195-F/G-98) tossed in 14 points for the winning side. Brandon Hope (182-G) responded with 8 points for Barbados.
U.S. Virgin Islands - Bahamas 82-79 US Virgin Islands held off Bahamas for the opening victory in San Juan. Jahmia Simmons (190-SG-98) tallied 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. US Virgin Islands recorded a 25:14 lead after ten minutes. They extended the gap at 15-point mark at the final break. Bahamas unloaded 33 points in the fourth stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Cazembe Brodie netted 14 points and collected 14 rebounds for the winners. Deondre Vilmar (193-PG-97) responded with 18 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists for Bahamas.
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