Fechas new player in Barcelos - Jan 4, 2009 (by Luis Rocha)
After a very good season in Vitoria, Carlos Fechas (180-G-81) find some difficulties to perform at the same level on the same team, and after some 'talks' with his employers went out. Barcelos (Proliga) will be his new home. It seems a good change for player and teams, Fechas can now step up and improve his performances,helping Barcelos to stay in Proliga and avoida relegation. [read more]
After a very good season in Vitoria, Carlos Fechas (180-G-81) find some difficulties to perform at the same level on the same team, and after some 'talks' with his employers went out. Barcelos (Proliga) will be his new home. It seems a good change for player and teams, Fechas can now step up and improve his performances,helping Barcelos to stay in Proliga and avoida relegation. Vitoria saw a player that wasnt completely happy in the roster go away, and that can certainly benefit the atmosphere inside the locker room.
After Christmas break LPB returns with another crossed round against Proliga teams, eight games as Benfica-Maia BC will only be played on February 1st and Ovarense-Esgueira on the 30th of December. With LPB teams as hosts, FC Porto will try to break a three-game defeat against Atletico, while CAB Madeira may join Benfica in the lead if they win against Seixal. Joao Freitas team is having a terrific season with the 2nd place and only 2 defeats so far. [read more]
After Christmas break LPB returns with another crossed round against Proliga teams, eight games as Benfica-Maia BC will only be played on February 1st and Ovarense-Esgueira on the 30th of December. With LPB teams as hosts, FC Porto will try to break a three-game defeat against Atletico, while CAB Madeira may join Benfica in the lead if they win against Seixal. Joao Freitas team is having a terrific season with the 2nd place and only 2 defeats so far. Barreirense hosts Barcelos while Vitoria plays home to Queluz, Ginasio faces Illiabum and Academica plays against Electrico. Sunday two more games to watch: Fisica against Galitos and Vagos hosting Sangalhos. This will be the last round of 2008 an year that changed basketball in Portugal with the end of professional league and with the formation of LPB. Although it started with 12 clubes, Lusitania wasn't accepted in the beggining and Belenenses closed doors after the first rounds.
Academica - AD Vagos 69-89 AD Vagos closed the gap on Academica cruising past their opponents on the road. Dan Coleman exploded with 30 points and 10 boards to lead Vagos. Ricardo Hill was also pivotal with 26 points and 12 boards for the winners. Anthony Williams had 21 points and 9 boards for Academica as two teams now appeared tied at 9-5 record.Ginasio - Barreirense 85-81 Ginasio shaved the distance to Barreirense outgunning them at home court. Jose Costa notched 23 points and 8 assists for [read more]
Academica - AD Vagos 69-89 AD Vagos closed the gap on Academica cruising past their opponents on the road. Dan Coleman exploded with 30 points and 10 boards to lead Vagos. Ricardo Hill was also pivotal with 26 points and 12 boards for the winners. Anthony Williams had 21 points and 9 boards for Academica as two teams now appeared tied at 9-5 record.
Ginasio - Barreirense 85-81 Ginasio shaved the distance to Barreirense outgunning them at home court. Jose Costa notched 23 points and 8 assists for Ginasio. Joao Manuel added 15 points in the winning case. Bruce Brown knocked down 17 points and 6 boards for Barreirense in the loss.
Porto Ferpinta - CAB 92-93 CAB narrowly defeated Ferpinta to stay in the second spot. Madeira had to overcome a 5-point deficit heading into the final stanza to deliver the needed result. Bobby Madison orchestrated the victory with 29 points and 6 boards. Jason Smith added 27 points and 8 assists for the winning team. Kevin Martin finished with 18 points and 9 boards for Porto Ferpinta in the losing effort.
Fisica and Vitoria, all over Again!! - Dec 21, 2008 [read more]
