Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (2018-2019)
2017-18
2019-20

LPB Standings
Places 1-6
 1 Oliveirense 28-4 
 2 Benfica 26-6 
 3 FC Porto 25-7 
 4 Lusitania 16-16 
 5 Ovarense 15-17 
 6 Terceira 10-22 
Places 7-12
 1 CAB Madeira 17-16 
 2 Esgueira 13-19 
 3 Illiabum 13-19 
 4 Vitoria SC 12-20 
 5 Galitos-Barreiro 12-21 
 6 Imortal 6-26 
Stage One Standings
Season 2018-2019
All Games
List of Players
List of Imports
Abroad
Stats

Oliveirense edge Illiabum Clube in overtime to clinch SuperCup title (Photo: fpb.pt)
LPB Stage One Standings
 1 Oliveirense 21-1 
 2 Benfica 20-2 
 3 FC Porto 16-6 
 4 Ovarense 11-10 
 5 Lusitania 11-11 
 6 Terceira 10-12 
 7 CAB Madeira 8-13 
 8 Vitoria SC 8-13 
 9 Esgueira 8-14 
 10 Illiabum 8-14 
 11 Galitos-Barreiro 6-15 
 12 Imortal 3-19 
Portuguese men teams in Euro cups 2018-2019
 FIBA Europe Cup:

South edge North in All Star Game 2019 (Photo: fpb.pt)

Porto celebrate Cup title, 14th in history (Photo: fpb.pt)
Player of the week

    		  Micah Downs
      Benfica
      (203-F-91)
      
    Points Per Game
     Stephen MAXWELL
      Imortal
      (201-F-93)
      Avg: 23.1
     1. Maxwell Imortal23.1 
     2. Alexander Esgueira22.4 
     3. Taylor Lusitania22.3 
     4. Brooks Terceira21.7 
     5. McGlynn Illiabum20.2 
     6. Toney Esgueira19.8 
     7. Downs Benfica19.7 
     8. Sheehey FC Porto19.4 
     9. Snider Imortal18.6 
     10. Murray Illiabum17.9 
    Rebounds Per Game
     Amadou SIDIBE
      Lusitania
      (203-PF-94)
      Avg: 13
     1. Sidibe Lusitania13.0 
     2. Robinson Esgueira10.9 
     3. Smith CAB Madeira10.8 
     4. Blair Illiabum9.5 
     5. Oriakhi Vitoria S9.2 
     6. Maxwell Imortal9.1 
     7. Doaks Vitoria SC8.4 
     8. Dama Gali.8.3 
     9. De Thaey Oliv.7.8 
     10. White Terceira7.7 
    Assists Per Game
     Ty TONEY
      Esgueira
      (190-G-94)
      Avg: 6.4
     1. Toney Esgueira6.4 
     2. Ventura Gali.6.1 
     3. Perry Ovarense5.9 
     4. Barbosa Oliveirense5.7 
     5. Tinsley FC Porto5.4 
     6. Novak Vitoria SC5.2 
     7. Cantero Benfica5.2 
     8. Cardoso Benfica5.2 
     9. Fernandes CAB M5.2 
     10. Gameiro CAB M4.9 
    Steals Per Game
     Travante WILLIAMS
      Oliv.
      (197-F-93)
      Avg: 2.2
     1. Williams Oliv.2.2 
     2. Ellisor Oliveirense2.1 
     3. Smith CAB Madeira2.0 
     4. Cumberlander Ovar.1.8 
     5. Barbosa Oliveirense1.8 
     6. Murray Illiabum1.8 
     7. Cardoso Vitoria S1.8 
     8. Brooks Terceira1.7 
     9. Toney Esgueira1.7 
     10. Downs Benfica1.5 
    Blocks Per Game
     Jyles SMITH
      CAB Madeira
      (209-PF-92)
      Avg: 2
     1. Smith CAB Madeira2.0 
     2. Gladness Benfica1.7 
     3. Dama Gali.1.6 
     4. Robinson Esgueira1.6 
     5. Fonseca Benfica1.4 
     6. White Terceira1.3 
     7. Andriuskevic., Lusi.1.0 
     8. Outerbridge Imortal1.0 
     9. Oriakhi Vitoria S0.9 
     10. DeBerry Ovarense0.8 

    Oliveirense celebrate Hugo dos Santos Cup in Sines (Photo:fpb.pt)

    Oliveirense defend LPB title (Photo: fpb.pt)
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    192 6'3.6''AVG. HEIGHT
    27.5AVG. AGE
    6IMPORTS
    5NATIONALITIES

    Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Awards 2019 - Jun 19, 2019


    Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League 1st Team 2019
    Phil Taylor
    Taylor
    Derreck Brooks
    Brooks
    Micah Downs
    Downs
    James Ellisor
    Ellisor
    Amadou Sidibe
    Sidibe

    Finals MVP: James Ellisor (195-F-90) of Oliveirense
    Player of the Year: Micah Downs (203-F-86) of Benfica
    Guard of the Year: Phil Taylor (178-PG-91) of Lusitania
    Forward of the Year: Micah Downs (203-F-86) of Benfica
    Center of the Year: Amadou Sidibe (203-F/C-94) of Lusitania
    Domestic Player of the Year: Diogo Ventura (193-PG-94) of Galitos-Barreiro
    Import Player of the Year: Micah Downs (203-F-86) of Benfica
    Defensive Player of the Year: Travante Williams (197-F-93) of Oliveirense
    Coach of the Year: Norberto Alves of Oliveirense

    1st Team
    PG: Phil Taylor (178-PG-91) of Lusitania
    G: Derreck Brooks (198-G-94) of Terceira
    F: Micah Downs (203-F-86) of Benfica
    F: James Ellisor (195-F-90) of Oliveirense
    F/C: Amadou Sidibe (203-F/C-94) of Lusitania

    2nd Team
    G: Greg Alexander (196-G-95) of Esgueira
    PG: William Perry (180-PG-94) of Ovarense
    F: Thomas De Thaey (203-F-91) of Oliveirense
    PF: Jyles Smith (209-PF-92) of CAB Madeira
    C: Sasa Borovnjak (206-C-89) of FC Porto

    Honorable Mention
    Travante Williams (197-F-93) of Oliveirense
    Joao Soares (202-F-90) of FC Porto
    Will Sheehey (201-F-92) of Wuerzburg
    Jose Barbosa (178-PG-90) of Oliveirense
    Khalen Cumberlander (190-G) of Ovarense
    Arvydas Gydra (206-F-89) of CAB Madeira
    Diogo Gameiro (181-PG-95) of CAB Madeira
    Earl Brown (198-F-92) of CAB Madeira
    Ty Toney (190-G-94) of Esgueira
    Clint Robinson (6'8''-F/C-94) of Fraser Valley B.
    Patrick McGlynn (188-G-92) of Illiabum
    Carlos Cardoso (183-PG-97) of Vitoria SC
    Nick Novak (182-PG-90) of Vitoria SC
    Diogo Ventura (193-PG-94) of Galitos-Barreiro
    Stefan Djukic (202-PF-89) of Imortal
    Quentin Snider (188-G-95) of Imortal
    Joao Fernandes (198-F-94) of Ovarense

    All-Domestic Players Team
    PG: Diogo Gameiro (181-PG-95) of CAB Madeira
    PG: Carlos Cardoso (183-PG-97) of Vitoria SC
    PG: Diogo Ventura (193-PG-94) of Galitos-Barreiro
    F: Joao Fernandes (198-F-94) of Ovarense
    F: Joao Soares (202-F-90) of FC Porto

    All-Imports Team
    PG: Phil Taylor (178-PG-91) of Lusitania
    G: Derreck Brooks (198-G-94) of Terceira
    F: Micah Downs (203-F-86) of Benfica
    F: James Ellisor (195-F-90) of Oliveirense
    F/C: Amadou Sidibe (203-F/C-94) of Lusitania


    Oliveirense defend LPB title - Jun 17, 2019


    Benfica - Oliveirense 72-97

    Oliveirense celebrated the second straight LPB title. They stormed past Benfica in Game 4 of the championship series to capture the trophy. Oliveirense led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Travante Williams (197-93, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import center Eric Coleman (200-85, college: N.Iowa) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Micah Downs (203-86, college: Gonzaga) responded with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and international point guard Miguel Cardoso (188-93) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 assists. Five Oliveirense and four Benfica players scored in double figures. Benfica's coach Arturo Alvarez gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win.
    Top scorers:
    Benfica: M.Downs 16+8reb+6ast, C.Fonseca 13+4reb+1ast, J.Silva 10+2ast, M.Cardoso 10+3reb+10ast, C.Alejandro 7+5reb+1ast, J.Conceicao 6
    Oliveirense: T.Williams 31+6reb+3ast, J.Ellisor 15+3reb+3ast, E.Coleman 15+8reb, T.De Thaey 13+4reb+6ast, J.Barbosa 10+5reb+4ast, J.Guerreiro 5+1reb
    gschID: 728570


    Oliveirense edge Illiabum Clube in overtime to clinch SuperCup title - Oct 6, 2018


    Oliveirense - Illiabum Clube 97-89 OT

    Oliveirense edge Illiabum Clube in overtime to clinch SuperCup title in Portugal. They started with a 24-20 lead and added a narrow 22-20 rally in the second frame. Illiabum Clube looked better in the second half and after two victories in the third and the fourth quarters managed to tie the game at 83-83. In overtime Oliveirense dominated the court and posted a 14-6 surge to seal the trophy.
    James Ellisor (195-F-90, college: Bemidji St.) stepped up with 20 points and Travante Williams (197-F-93, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) nailed 17. Joao Balseiro (192-F-87) ended up with 16, whilst Eric Coleman (200-C-85, college: N.Iowa) poured in 14. Patrick Mcglynn replied with 27 points in a loss and Augusto Sobrinho (188-SG-85) brought 19.

    Oliveirense celebrate Hugo dos Santos Cup in Sines - Feb 11, 2019


    Benfica - Oliveirense 70:77

    Oliveirense celebrate League Cup in Sines as they edged Benfica 77-70. Oliveirense erupted with enormous 30-9 surge and did not mind losing the other three periods. Benfica tried hard to recover but fell short at the end.
    Thomas De Thaey (203-F-91, college: NC State) was named MVP of the game as he scored 20 points and had 9 rebounds. Eric Coleman (200-C-85, college: N.Iowa) nailed 19, while James Ellisor (195-F-90, college: Bemidji St.) and Joao Guerreiro (205-F-90) had 10 each. Micah Downs (203-F-86, college: Gonzaga) replied with 13 in a loss and Tomas Barroso (184-PG-90) delivered 13.

    Porto celebrate Cup title, 14th in history - Mar 18, 2019


    FC Porto - UD Oliveirense 83-80

    Porto sealed Taca de Portugal that became the 14th in their history. In the Final game they edged UD Oliveirense 83-80. The game was tied at the halftime at 39 as well as many more times throughout the game. Bradley Tinsley (190-G-89, college: Vanderbilt) was named MVP of the game as he nailed 20 points for the winners. Will Sheehey (201-F-92, college: Indiana) netted 18 points, whilst Sasa Borovnjak (206-C-89, college: Penn St., agency: 011 Sports) and Joao Soares (202-F-90, agency: Interperformances) scored 12 each. Marc-Eddy Norelia (203-F-93, college: FGCU, agency: Duran International), Travante Williams (197-F-93, college: Alaska-Fairb., agency: Duran International) and Andre Bessa (179-PG-89) replied with 15 points each in a loss. James Ellisor (195-F-90, college: Bemidji St.) delivered 14 and Eric Coleman (200-C-85, college: N.Iowa) poured in 12.

    South edge North in All Star Game 2019 - Apr 14, 2019


    South - North 126-108

    South edge North in All Star Game 2019. They grabbed a 30-18 lead in the first period led the same 12 points at the halftime as both teams poured in 35 points in the second frame. Moreover South added two narrow wins in the second half for the final success.
    Jyles Smith (209-PF-92, college: SSU) was named MVP as he nailed 16 points and had 7 rebounds. Phil Taylor (178-PG-91, college: Shorter) top-scored with 22 points and Micah Downs (203-F-86, college: Gonzaga) notched 19. Greg Alexander (196-G-95, college: Mt.St.Mary's) poured in 19 points in the losing effort, while Michael Murray (196-SF-91, college: Coppin St.) had 18. Ty Toney (190-G-94, college: E.Michigan) posted 16, whilst Augusto Sobrinho (188-SG-85) ended up with 15.

    Portuguese LPB All-Star Game 2019 Rosters - Apr 16, 2019


    South All-Star Team
    Micah Downs
    Downs
    Miguel Cardoso
    Cardoso
    Amadou Sidibe
    Sidibe
    Tomas Barroso
    Barroso
    Derreck Brooks
    Brooks
    0 Micah Downs (203-F-86) of Benfica
    1 Miguel Cardoso (188-PG-93) of Benfica
    3 Phil Taylor (178-PG-91) of Lusitania
    4 Jose Silva (194-G/F-89) of Benfica
    9 Diogo Ventura (193-PG-94) of Barreiro
    15 Amadou Sidibe (203-PF-94) of Lusitania
    17 Claudio Fonseca (208-C-89) of Benfica
    21 Tomas Barroso (184-PG-90) of Benfica
    22 Arnette Hallman (200-F-88) of Benfica
    31 Quentin Snider (188-G-95) of Imortal
    32 Derreck Brooks (198-G-94) of Terceira
    52 Jyles Smith (209-PF-92) of Madeira

    North All-Star Team
    Travante Williams
    Williams
    Carlos Cardoso
    Cardoso
    Ty Toney
    Toney
    James Ellisor
    Ellisor
    Sasa Borovnjak
    Borovnjak
    0 Travante Williams (197-F-93) of Oliveirense
    3 Ricardo Monteiro (208-C-97) of Oliveirense
    6 Carlos Cardoso (183-PG-97) of Vitoria
    7 Augusto Sobrinho (188-SG-85) of Illiabum
    8 Joao Torrie (200-C/F-91) of Illiabum
    12 Joao Guerreiro (205-F-90) of Oliveirense
    20 Diogo Araujo (201-PF-97) of Porto
    23 Greg Alexander (196-G-95) of Esgueira
    32 Ty Toney (190-G-94) of Esgueira
    34 James Ellisor (195-F-90) ofOliveirense
    41 Sasa Borovnjak (206-C-89) of Porto
    44 Michael Murray (196-SF-91) of Illiabum