Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Awards 2015 - Jun 2, 2015
Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League 1st Team 2015
Wiggins
Oliveira
Thomas
Loncovic
Gentry
Player of the Year: Jobey Thomas (194-G-80) of Benfica Guard of the Year: Nuno Oliveira (186-PG-89) of Barcelos Forward of the Year: Jobey Thomas (194-G-80) of Benfica Center of the Year: Frederick Gentry (201-F-77) of Benfica Newcomer of the Year: Doug Wiggins (185-G-88) of Vitoria SC Most Improved Player of the Year: Joao Guerreiro (205-F-90) of Vitoria SC Import Player of the Year: Doug Wiggins (185-G-88) of Vitoria SC Defensive Player of the Year: Carlos Andrade (197-F-78) of Benfica Domestic Player of the Year: Nuno Oliveira (186-PG-89) of Barcelos Co-Coach of the Year: Carlos Lisboa of Benfica Co-Coach of the Year: Ricardo Rodrigues of Barcelos
Benfica clinched the fourth consecutive LPB title. They knocked down Vitoria SC on the road to complete the sweep of the Finals. Vitoria SC trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 15-12 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 63-71 at the end of the game. Benfica made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Benfica had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American guard Jobey Thomas (194-80, college: Charlotte) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Carlos Andrade (197-78, college: Queens, NC) helped adding 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Benfica players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Doug Wiggins (185-88, college: Mountain St.) with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international swingman Jose Silva (194-89) scored 12 points and 4 steals. Top scorers: Vitoria SC: D.Wiggins 21+5reb+6ast, J.Silva 12+1reb+1ast, J.Balseiro 10+4reb, N.Pavlovic 8+5reb, M.Momplaisir 6+7reb, P.Cunha 4+3reb+1ast Benfica: J.Thomas 29+5reb+3ast, R.Slay 15+3reb+1ast, C.Andrade 12+11reb+1ast, F.Gentry 12+7reb, M.Fernandes 3+2reb+2ast, F.Lima 0
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Benfica wins Cup Hugo dos Santos - Feb 1, 2015
Benfica 73-62 Vitoria It was a goal to win this cup to Benfica. Thus, another title for Benfica arrived. Congratulations to the whole team. A merit word for the organization of this tournament in Oliveira do Hospital, very well organized.
The best players: Carlos Andrade (Benfica) was the MVP with 26 pts. Marcel Momplasier (Vitoria) with 21 MVP and a double double (12 points and 11 rebounds) was the second best player. Carlos Andrade (197-F-78, college: Queens, NC)
Benfica clinch Cup title in double-overtime drama - Mar 22, 2015
Benfica - Barcelos 88:87 (2OT)
Benfica celebrated the Cup trophy. They prevailed against Barcelos in double-overtime thriller for the title. Jobey Thomas (194-G-80, college: Charlotte) nailed 20 points, grabbed 6 boards and issued 5 assists to lead the Eagles. Benfica posted a 25:21 lead after the first frame. The Reds stretched the gap in the second frame. Benfica accumulated a 42:36 halftime lead. Benfica stayed in front throughout the third term. The Reds entered the fourth frame up by 9 points. Barcelos however turned things around in the fourth period. They held Benfica to just 13 points and forced overtime. The teams combined for just 8 points in the first overtime not deciding on the winner. Barcelos pulled ahead for an 87:86 lead with 13 seconds to go in the second overtime. But Jobey Thomas sank a jumper late in the extra period and brought Benfica to the victory. Frederick Gentry (201-F-77, college: McNeese St.) produced 19 points, while Ronald Slay (203-F-81, agency: David Lee services, college: Tennessee) added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Nuno Oliveira (186-PG-89) responded with 31 points for Barcelos. Filip Djuran (196-G-91) and Carlos Fechas (180-G-81) had 15 points each in the loss.
Benfica edge Galitos for SuperCup title - Oct 20, 2014
Benfica - Galitos 82:63
Benfica earned the SuperCup title. They overcame Galitos in Albufeira. Diogo Carreira (180-PG-78) and Carlos Andrade (197-F-78, college: Queens, NC) nailed 21 points each to pace the Eagles. Galitos stormed into the game. They gained an 18:10 lead after the opening quarter. But Benfica responded with a 29:11 run in the second term to take a 39:29 halftime advantage. Benfica extended the gap in the third stanza. They secured a comfortable 64:43 advantage at the final intermission. Galitos narrowed the gap in the fourth frame but could avoid the defeat. Carlos Ferreirinho (201-F/G-91, agency: Dynamics Global Management) provided 16 points in the win. Miguel Minhava (195-G-83) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Galitos. Ben Gresmer (196-F, college: Wisc.-River Falls) chipped in 14 points in the defeat.
