Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Awards 2014 - May 27, 2014
Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League 1st Team 2014
Pinto
Thomas
Gomes
Doliboa
Loncovic
Player of the Year: Jobey Thomas (194-G-80) of Benfica Guard of the Year: Pedro Pinto (188-PG-88) of Vitoria SC Forward of the Year: Jobey Thomas (194-G-80) of Benfica Center of the Year: Marko Loncovic (200-F-91) of Barcelos Newcomer of the Year: Henrique Piedade (189-SF-94) of Alges Most Improved Player of the Year: Fabio Lima (197-G/F-88) of CAB Madeira Import Player of the Year: Jobey Thomas (194-G-80) of Benfica Domestic Player of the Year: Joao Gomes (201-SG-85) of Benfica Defensive Player of the Year: Carlos Andrade (197-F-78) of Benfica Co-Coach of the Year: Carlos Lisboa of Benfica Co-Coach of the Year: Jose Calabote of Sampaense
Benfica clinched LPB title. They handed the third consecutive defeat to Vitoria SC and swept the championship series. The game was mostly controlled by Benfica. Vitoria SC managed to win second period 26-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Vitoria SC 34-18 including 23 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Benfica made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for American guard Jobey Thomas (194-80, college: Charlotte) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points. The former international Joao Gomes (201-85) helped adding 16 points and 9 rebounds. Benfica's coach Carlos Lisboa used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Tony Meier (203-90, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) with 21 points and international forward Joao Balseiro (192-87) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Five Benfica and four Vitoria SC players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Vitoria SC: T.Meier 21+2reb+1ast, J.Balseiro 11+5reb+3ast, I.Torres 11+2reb, J.Silva 10+1reb+1ast, P.Pinto 6+5ast, P.Cunha 6+5reb Benfica: J.Thomas 23+4reb+2ast, J.Gomes 16+9reb+2ast, S.Doliboa 14+7reb+1ast, D.Carreira 12+3reb+2ast, D.Weaver 11+4reb+1ast, M.Fernandes 10+2reb+6ast
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Benfica defeat CAB Madeira to celebrate Hugo dos Santos Cup title - Feb 2, 2014
Benfica - CAB Madeira 83:82
Benfica clinched the Hugo dos Santoc Cup title. They sneaked past CAB Madeira in an exciting title game tonight. Jobey Thomas (194-G-80, college: Charlotte) hit a decisive basket late in regulation to propel Benfica to the victory. He finished with 24 points to pace the winners. Benfica jumped to an early lead. They ensured a 22:18 lead after the opening quarter. But CAB Madeira pulled in front in the second frame. The unleashed 25 points in the second term and ensured a 43:42 halftime advantage. CAB Madeira stretched the gap in the third term. They arrived at the final intermission up by 11 points 63:52. But Benfica did not surrender. Jobey Thomas leveled things up at 81 late in regulation. Edson Rosario gave the lead back to CAB Madeira but Jobey Thomas sank a jumper and sealed the win for Benfica. Diogo Carreira (180-PG-78) netted 17 points, while Seth Doliboa (203-F-80, college: Wright St.) chipped in 14 points in the victory. Aaron Anderson (201-F-91, college: Kennesaw St.) responded with 18 points and 12 boards for CAB Madeira. Ricky Franklin (185-PG-87, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) topscored with 32 points in the loss.
Benfica earned the Portuguese Cup title. They outscored Galitos in the Final tonight. Seth Doliboa (203-F-80, agency: Hart Sports Mngm, college: Wright St.) produced 17 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. The teams stayed close throughout the first half. The scoreboard read 18:18 after ten minutes. Benfica and Galitos went neck and neck throughout the second frame. They ensured a 33:33 halftime tie. But Benfica went off the dressing room firing from all guns. They went on a 26:4 run and opened a 22-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter. Galitos could not recover from the blow and had to surrender at the end. Jobey Thomas (194-G-80, college: Charlotte) finished with 16 points, while Frederick Gentry (201-F-77, college: McNeese St.) added 14 points for Benfica. Antonio Tavares (183-G-75) replied with 15 points for Galitos. Quinton Doggett (203-F, college: Southern) had 14 points in the loss.
Benfica earned the first trophy of the season. They held off Vitoria SC to claim the SuperCup title. Carlos Andrade (197-F-78, college: Queens, NC) stepped up with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge. Benfica claimed a 26:20 lead after ten minutes of action. They maintained the lead throughout the second frame. The Reds accumulated a 43:34 halftime cushion. Benfica cleared off to a 19-point distance early in the third term. They eased to a comfortable 69:50 lead at the end of three quarters. But Vitoria changed the complexion of the game in the final frame. They quickly cut the distance to 10 points. Vitoria soon narrowed the gap to just two points 79:81. Benfica however withstood the challenge and snatched a tough victory at the end. David Weaver (209-C-87, college: Wake Forest) notched 20 points, while Mario Fernandes (176-PG-82) had 13 points for the winners. Joao Balseiro (192-F-87) responded with 21 points for Vitoria SC. Paulo Cunha (200-F-80) banked 19 points in the defeat.
