Latt number one in Portugal for round 21 - 1 day ago
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MACKENZIE LATT
American Forward Mackenzie Latt (185-F) had an amazing evening in the last round for Lombos Quinta, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 21.
The player was the main contributor (28 points, four rebounds and three assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Olivais (#1, 17-4) 81-73. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Lombos Quinta maintains the 3rd position in Portuguese Liga Feminina. They would have been even... [read more]
MACKENZIE LATT
American Forward Mackenzie Latt (185-F) had an amazing evening in the last round for Lombos Quinta, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 21. The player was the main contributor (28 points, four rebounds and three assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Olivais (#1, 17-4) 81-73. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Lombos Quinta maintains the 3rd position in Portuguese Liga Feminina. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Lombos Quinta will need more victories to improve their 15-4 record. It was one of impressive evenings for Latt as usually she does not deliver so high stats. Mackenzie Latt averages this season 11.5ppg and 5.5rpg.
The second best player in last round's games was 35-year old Senegalese Aya Traore (186-F-83) of CAD Coimbra. Traore had a very good evening with a double-double of 31 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as CAD Coimbra was edged by slightly higher-ranked Carnide (#8, 9-12) 70-66. CAD Coimbra is still second from the bottom in the standings. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 6-14 record. Traore is one of the most experienced players at CAD Coimbra and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Miriam McKenzie (177-G-90) of Boa Viagem (#12). McKenzie got into 30-points club by scoring 33 points in the last round. She went also for fifteen rebounds . Despite McKenzie's great performance Boa Viagem lost 73-74 to slightly higher-ranked Ovarense (#11, 5-16). But her team cannot count on just a single shooter as she also needs help of the other teammates. Boa Viagem can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-19 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Too bad for McKenzie she does not play for a better team. But maybe if she did, her season stats would not be that high. McKenzie has individually a great season in Portugal. After 13 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.6ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 10.5rpg (#1 in league). She also has 2.3spg and FGP: 53.3%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Gabriela Raimundo (167-PG-93) of Ovarense - 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Ana Raimundo (167-PG-93) of Ovarense - 18 points and 8 assists 6. Oyanaisy Gonzalez) of CAD Coimbra - 4 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists 7. Ines Faustino (170-PG-92) of Carnide - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists 8. Chanaya Pinto (G) of Lombos Quinta - 14 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Kankou Coulibaly (185-C-90) of Uniao Sportiva - 16 points and 14 rebounds 10. Mandy Coleman (190-F/C-96) of CAB Madeira - 16 points, 17 rebounds and 2 assists
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Liga Feminina Round 21: #1 Olivais are defeated by Lombos Quinta - 2 days ago
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Liga Femenina. There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Olivais (17-4) in Coimbra on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Lombos Quinta (15-4) 81-73. It ended at the same time t... [read more]
There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Liga Femenina. There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Olivais (17-4) in Coimbra on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Lombos Quinta (15-4) 81-73. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Olivais. Lombos Quinta dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Olivais' 28. American forward Mackenzie Latt (185, college: Davidson) stepped up and scored 28 points for the winners and Mozambican guard Chanaya Pinto (-0) chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American swingman Norianna Haynes (178, college: Alcorn St.) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. Lombos Quinta maintains third place with 15-4 record having just four point less than leader Olivais. Olivais at the other side still keep top position with four games lost. Lombos Quinta are looking forward to face Carnide (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Olivais' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Coimbra CAD Coimbra. Important game to mention about took place in Funchal. Seventh ranked CAB Madeira (9-12) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed GDESSA (14-5) 66-64 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of GDESSA. American power forward Mandy Coleman (190-96, college: Oklahoma St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side and Marta Bravo accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds. International forward Maianca Umabano (180-97) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for GDESSA in the defeat. CAB Madeira maintains seventh place with 9-12 record, which they share with Carnide and Vitoria SC. GDESSA at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. CAB Madeira will play against Vitoria SC (#9) in Guimaraes in the next round. GDESSA will play on the road against Benfica (#6) in Lisbona and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Guimaraes was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Benfica (10-11) played at the court of eighth ranked Vitoria SC (9-12). Vitoria SC managed to secure a 4-point victory 56-52 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Emilie Hesseldal who scored 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Quanetria Bolton who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds. Vitoria SC moved-up to seventh place, which they share with CAB Madeira and Carnide. Loser Benfica keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Vitoria SC will meet CAB Madeira (#7) in the next round. Benfica will play against GDESSA and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Vagos was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Uniao Sportiva (16-5) played at the court of 5th ranked AD Vagos (11-9). Uniao Sportiva defeated AD Vagos 62-50. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of AD Vagos. It was a good game for Kankou Coulibaly who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. AD Vagos' coach Joao Janeiro rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Uniao Sportiva have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place. AD Vagos at the other side keep the fifth position with nine games lost. Uniao Sportiva's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Boa Viagem (#12) in Angra Heroismo and are hoping to win another game. AD Vagos will play on the road against Ovarense (#11) and hope to win that game. Important game to mention about took place in Ovar. Eleventh ranked Ovarense (5-16) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 12th ranked Boa Viagem (2-19) 74-73 in the game for the eleventh place. Gabriela Raimundo stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 10 steals for the winners. Boa Viagem's coach Roberto Simoes tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ovarense maintains eleventh place with 5-16 record. Loser Boa Viagem stay dead last with 19 lost games. Ovarense will face higher ranked AD Vagos (#5) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Boa Viagem will play against the league's second-placed Uniao Sportiva (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
In the last game of round 21 Carnide won against CAD Coimbra on the opponent's court 70-66.
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The game in Guimaraes was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Benfica (10-11) played at the court of eighth ranked Vitoria SC (9-12). Vitoria SC managed to secure a 4-point victory 56-52 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Danish power forward Emilie Hesseldal (186-90, college: Colorado St.) who scored 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Barbara Miranda (165-97) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Quanetria Bolton (188-95, college: Alabama) who recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import forward Chayla Cheadle (183, college: Kansas) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Vitoria SC moved-up to seventh place, which they share with CAB Madeira and Carnide. Loser Benfica keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Vitoria SC will meet CAB Madeira (#7) in the next round. Benfica will play against GDESSA and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Benfica: Q.Bolton 15+5reb, C.Cheadle 11+5reb, J.Ramos 9+3reb, M.Silva 8+3reb+1ast, D.Duarte 5+1reb, M.Carvalho 2+7reb+3ast Vitoria SC: B.Miranda 15+2reb+2ast, S.Dickey 12+5reb+1ast, L.Somerfield 9+8reb+1ast, S.Ressurreicao 9+3reb+1ast, E.Hesseldal 8+8reb+5ast, L.Fonseca 3+3reb
Important game to mention about took place in Ovar. Eleventh ranked Ovarense (5-16) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 12th ranked Boa Viagem (2-19) 74-73 in the game for the eleventh place. Ovarense made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 29 Boa Viagem turnovers. Strangely Boa Viagem outrebounded Ovarense 37-24 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Gabriela Raimundo (167-93) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 10 steals for the winners and point guard Ana Raimundo (167-93) chipped in 18 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Four Ovarense players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Guyanese guard Miriam McKenzie (177-90, college: Loyola, MD) with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Mozambican Vania Sengo (-96) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Boa Viagem's coach Roberto Simoes tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ovarense maintains eleventh place with 5-16 record. Loser Boa Viagem stay dead last with 19 lost games. Ovarense will face higher ranked AD Vagos (#5) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Boa Viagem will play against the league's second-placed Uniao Sportiva (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: Boa Viagem: M.McKenzie 33+15reb+2ast, V.Sengo 15+6reb+2ast, N.Mosquera 8+3reb, M.Avila 7+5reb+2ast, C.Rocha 5+4reb+2ast, S.Avila 3 Ovarense: G.Raimundo 23+7reb+6ast, A.Raimundo 18+1reb+8ast, E.Williams 10+4reb+3ast, M.Silva 10+8reb, C.Barbara 6, S.Pinheiro 4+1reb+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked CAD Coimbra's (6-14) home loss to ninth ranked Carnide (9-12) 66-70 on Saturday. It was a great shooting night for Carnide especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. The former international point guard Ines Faustino (170-92) stepped up and scored 18 points and 8 assists for the winners and Angolan forward Artemis Afonso (175-93) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Senegalese forward Aya Traore (186-83, college: Purdue) with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds and Oyanaisy Gonzalez scored 4 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists. Carnide moved-up to seventh place, which they share with CAB Madeira and Vitoria SC. CAD Coimbra at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. Carnide will face higher ranked Lombos Quinta (#3) in Carcavelos in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. CAD Coimbra's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Coimbra to the arena Olivais. Top scorers: CAD Coimbra: A.Traore 31+10reb+3ast, M.Joao Andrade 14+4reb, M.Pompeu 10+1reb+4ast, G.Oyanaisy 4+9reb+12ast, Y.Haponova 4+5reb+2ast, B.Alves 3+2reb+5ast Carnide: A.Afonso 19+7reb, I.Faustino 18+4reb+8ast, T.Brooks 10+8reb+1ast, I.Cruz 9+3reb+2ast, R.Taneka 6+3reb+1ast, R.Araujo 3
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Olivais (17-4) in Coimbra on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Lombos Quinta (15-4) 81-73. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Olivais. Lombos Quinta dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Olivais' 28. American forward Mackenzie Latt (185, college: Davidson) stepped up and scored 28 points for the winners and Mozambican guard Chanaya Pinto (-0) chipped in 14 points and 12 rebounds. Four Lombos Quinta players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman Norianna Haynes (178, college: Alcorn St.) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and international point guard Ines Viana (166-94) scored 22 points and 4 assists. Lombos Quinta maintains third place with 15-4 record having just four point less than leader Olivais. Olivais at the other side still keep top position with four games lost. Lombos Quinta are looking forward to face Carnide (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Olivais' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Coimbra CAD Coimbra. Top scorers: Olivais: N.Haynes 22+13reb+1ast, I.Viana 22+2reb+4ast, M.Goncalves 11+3reb+3ast, T.Gilbert 9+8reb+1ast, A.Martins 5+1reb, H.Marjanovic 4+2reb+5ast Lombos Quinta: M.Latt 28+4reb+3ast, A.Rodrigues 17+4reb+2ast, C.Pinto 14+12reb+3ast, M.Quick 13+9reb+1ast, M.Carvalho 6+5reb+1ast, S.Guerreiro 3+3reb+4ast
Important game to mention about took place in Funchal. Seventh ranked CAB Madeira (9-12) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th placed GDESSA (14-5) 66-64 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of GDESSA. American power forward Mandy Coleman (190-96, college: Oklahoma St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side and forward Marta Bravo (180-85) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds. International forward Maianca Umabano (180-97) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and international forward Emilia Ferreira (180-96) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for GDESSA in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. CAB Madeira maintains seventh place with 9-12 record, which they share with Carnide and Vitoria SC. GDESSA at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. CAB Madeira will play against Vitoria SC (#9) in Guimaraes in the next round. GDESSA will play on the road against Benfica (#6) in Lisbona and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: GDESSA: F.Emilia 18+6reb, A.Durant 14+6reb, M.Umabano 13+10reb+4ast, C.Neves 12+3reb+2ast, J.Bernardeco 4+2reb+1ast, L.Serralheiro 3+6reb+5ast CAB Madeira: M.Coleman 16+17reb+2ast, C.Welch 15+3reb+2ast, M.Bravo 14+8reb+1ast, C.Caldeira 10+3reb, C.Escorcio 9+10reb+3ast, C.Franca 2+1reb+2ast
The game in Vagos was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Uniao Sportiva (16-5) played at the court of 5th ranked AD Vagos (11-9). Uniao Sportiva defeated AD Vagos 62-50. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of AD Vagos. They outrebounded AD Vagos 46-24 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for Mali center Kankou Coulibaly (185-90, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. International swingman Josephine Filipe (177-95) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Uniao Sportiva players scored in double figures. Brazilian guard Taina Paixao (176-91) answered with 15 points and international center Susana Carvalheira (187-99) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for AD Vagos. AD Vagos' coach Joao Janeiro rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Uniao Sportiva have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place. AD Vagos at the other side keep the fifth position with nine games lost. Uniao Sportiva's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Boa Viagem (#12) in Angra Heroismo and are hoping to win another game. AD Vagos will play on the road against Ovarense (#11) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: AD Vagos: T.Paixao 15+4reb+2ast, S.Carvalheira 12+8reb+1ast, A.Teixeira 5+1reb, A.Baletic 4+1reb, J.Canastra 4+1reb+3ast, B.Zagaria 3+2reb Uniao Sportiva: K.Coulibaly 16+14reb+1ast, A.Seilund 12+3reb+1ast, J.Filipe 11+11reb, S.Djassi 10+8reb+3ast, C.Mateus 8, D.Young 3+7reb+1ast
Maria Bettencourt selected the top Portuguese players playing abroad in last week's games - 3 days ago
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Portuguese players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an international guard Maria Bettencourt (173-91, agency: ProDep Management). She could not help one of league's weakest teams Valencia (14-8) in their last game. Despite Bettencourt's very good performance Valencia was edged 68-66 at home by the higher-ranked (#3) AE Sedis.
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MARIA BETTENCOURT
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Portuguese players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international guard Maria Bettencourt (173-91, agency: ProDep Management, currently plays in Spain). She could not help one of league's weakest teams Valencia (14-8) in their last game. Despite Bettencourt's very good performance Valencia was edged 68-66 at home by the higher-ranked (#3) AE Sedis.
She was the top scorer with 15 points in 22 minutes on the court.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
This year Bettencourt averages: 3.9ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 24.3%, 3FGP: 36.5% in 23 games she played so far.
She is currently a member of the Portuguese senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international center Carolina Da Silva (188-90, college: Tallahassee CC, currently plays in Belgium). Da Silva contributed to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Jeugd Gentson (3-18) crushing them 73-36 in the Belgian Top Division last Saturday.
She scored 10 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
BC Belfius Namur Capitale (15-6) is placed third in the Top Division.
Da Silva's team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial.
Da Silva has relatively good stats this season: 11.9ppg, 9.6rpg, 1.3apg, 1.4bpg, 2FGP: 50.6% and FT: 79.2%.
She is in the roster of the Portuguese senior national team.
#3. The Portuguese player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced U18 international guard Maria Carvalho (173-0, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA. Carvalho was not able to help the Utah Valley (12-4) in their last game. Despite her good performance the Utah Valley was edged 78-75 on their home court in Orem by the Univ.of Missouri - Kansas City.
Carvalho scored 12 points and added 7 assists in 39 minutes. It was her first game for Utah Valley this season.
The Regular Season already ended in the NCAA.
Carvalho is also a member of the Portuguese U18 national team.
#4. Forward Tess Santos (183-99, currently studies in the States) was not able to secure a victory for the Presbyterian (9-7) in their game against the Radford University (12-4) in the NCAA, despite her very good performance last Thursday.
Santos recorded 13 points in 35 minutes.
But the Presbyterian lost 49-60 on their home court in Clinton to the Radford University.
The Regular Season already ended in the NCAA.
This year Santos' overall stats are: 6.0ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.2spg in five games.
She is also Portuguese U20 national team player.
#5. U20 international guard Luana Serranho (183-99, is currently at the American university) contributed to an easy victory against the Hampton University (9-7) crushing them 85-63 in the NCAA on Thursday night.
Serranho recorded 10 points and added 5 passes.
The Campbell University has a solid 12-4 conference record this season.
The Regular Season already ended in the NCAA.
It's Serranho's first year with the team.
Her total stats this season are: 4.5ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.5apg.
Serranho plays currently for the Portuguese U20 national team.
#6. Center Joana Alves (190-96, currently plays college basketball in the States) couldn't help the Seattle (6-10) in their game against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (9-7) in the NCAA.
She scored 6 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 31 minutes.
The Seattle was edged 56-54 on their home court in Seattle by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
The Regular Season already ended in the NCAA.
This year Alves' total stats are: 8.5ppg, 4.3rpg and 2.3apg in four games.
She is a former U20 international player as she played for the Portuguese team three years ago.
#7. Former U20 international forward Carsidalia Silva (180-92, currently plays in United Kingdom) couldn't help Archers (4-12) in their game against Durham (6-10) in the British WBBL.
Silva scored only 4 points.
Archers was crushed 79-56 on the road by the higher-ranked Durham (#8).
Silva has averaged so far 8.5ppg and 5.0rpg.
She used to play for the Portuguese U20 national team
eight years ago.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Portuguese passport:
#1.Jovana Nogic (185-G-97, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to Providence's victory against the Xavier University (2-16) 70-62 in the NCAA in Saturday night's game.
She scored 7 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 6 assists.
The Providence College has 6-11 conference record this season.
The Regular Season already ended in the NCAA.
It's Nogic's fourth year with the team.
Nogic's overall stats this season are: 10.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.0apg.
She has a dual citizenship: Portuguese and Serbian.
Despite Nogic's Portuguese passport, she previously played for the Serbian U20 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Portuguese team.
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