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Special edition
FIBAAMERICAS.COM
Feature
Great coverage for the FIBA Americas Championship:
Carlos Morales and Alvaro Martín: commentator and narrator of
ESPN who are transmitting the games in English live for FIBA.
The 2009 FIBA Americas Championship is receiving a great coverage, reaching
all parts of the World in different types of communication.
By TV a total of 84 countries in five continents are receiving the live signal of the
games via satellite.
In Puerto Rico all games are live in WIPR where the fans can see all the games
live on antenna, satellite or cable tv for the first time in history of sports events
held in the island. Ralph Pagán, Héctor Meléndez and Ernesto Díaz González call
the play by play; Ángel López Panelli, Tony Ruiz and Rolando Hourruitiner are the
color commentators. FIBA Americas and FIBA united to transmit all the games
live on the Internet at www.fibaamericastv.com to reach all parts of the
World. The four games are divided between Alan Obrador, Alvaro Martín
and Carlos Morales, the last two are regulars of ESPN.
Martin is a columnist and analyst of ESPN and Morales is the former
Puerto Rican national team head coach and is an NBA commentator. They
form a duo with a lot of experience and knowledge of this tournament.
They are transmitting FIBA for the first time to the rest of the World,
commentating in English for the first time especially to many European
countries who are following this tournament prior to the Eurobasket to be
played on September 7.
Morales has seen a lot of progress compared to the 2007 tournament in
Las Vegas, especially by Puerto Rico and Brazil who finished third and fourth,
respectively.
"The tournament in Las Vegas had the United States team that won Gold
one year later in the Olympics but in this tournament there is a good level
of play and the teams of Brazil and Puerto Rico have progressed in the last
two years," said Morales who won two titles in Puerto Rico with Atleticos
de San German.
About the progress in the Puerto Rican team, Morales explained that it
is because of their defense.
"Puerto Rico is a team that is focusing on defense because in the last
couple of years they were just an offensive minded team. Now they are a
focused team on defense and are playing half court offense."
The radio is also in the tournament having stations from Argentina,
Uruguay, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
The tournament is also receiving full coverage with stats and news on
puertorico2009.fibaamericas.com where over 50,000 fans visit daily and
the number will improve in the semifinals and finals.
September 4, 2009
ARGENTINA
wins by a
hair
Luis Scola with 25 points and 12 rebounds
and Pablo Prigioni who dished 12 assists
were the heroes for Argentina who defeated
Puerto Rico 80-78.
turkey2010.fiba.com
Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA
GLOBAL PARTNERS
Canada and the Dominican Republic decide the fourth ticket
MAIN SPONSORS
STAFF
2009 FIBA-Americas Championship
Javier Otero - Director of Communications FIBA-Américas
Chu García - Editor
Fernando Luis Rolón - Creative Director
Luis Modestti - Communications
Albert Ortiz - Communications/IT Assistant
Néstor Rodríguez - Eligibility & Doping Control
José Jiménez - Photography
FIBA-Americas photo Archive
and El Nuevo Día newspaper
Schedule
Viernes 4
PAN vs
1:30
ARG vs
4:00
MEX
URU
DOM vs
BRA vs
CAN
PUR
6:30
9:00
STANDING
Grupo X
BRA
PUR
ARG
DOM
J
6
6
6
6
G
6
5
5
3
P
0
1
1
3
Pts
12
11
11
9
CAN
URU
PAN
MEX
J
6
6
6
6
G
2
2
1
0
P
4
4
5
6
Pts
8
8
7
6
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DID YOU KNOW?
Canada decides their classification against
the Dominican Republic:
From all the NBA players who see action
in the FIBA Americas Championship,
Canadian Joel Anthony of the Miami Heat,
has been the most discreet with averages
of 9.5 points and 4.7 rebounds.
The rest have registered solid numbers:
Argentinean Luis Scola of the Houston
Rockets averages 21.8 points and 6.7
rebounds.
Brazilian Leandro Barbosa of the Phoenix
Suns is second in points with 20 and
averages 2.2 assists.
Anderson Varejao, also from Brazil and
the Cleveland Cavaliers averages 12 points
and 8 rebounds.
The Dominican trio of Al Horford with
14.7 points and 9.8 rebounds; Charlie
Villanueva 17.7 and 8.5 while Francisco
Garcia is 15.8 and 3.3.
In the five editions of the FIBA Americas
Championship (World Qualifiers), Brazil
has always finished in the top four, winning
Gold in Santo Domingo (2005) after a 7-3
record; Silver in Neuquen (2001) and Bronze
in Mexico City, 1989 and Montevideo 1997.
They ended fourth in San Juan, 1993.
Their record was 43-30 without counting
this tournament which they are 6-0.
Against Puerto Rico they have a 2-3
record. Puerto Rico won in 1993 by the
score of 111-97, then 86-81. In 2001
Puerto Rico lost 89-80 and 98-94. Puerto
Rico won in 2005 107-101.
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Jermaine Bucknor, grabs a rebound close to Danilo Pinnock of Panama.
Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA
Canada kept their hopes alive to qualify for the FIBA World Championship after beating Panama 97-65 and
everything is on the line against the Dominican Republic who defeated Mexico yesterday.
Andy Rautins scored five three pointers, concluding with 23 points.
This game was dominated from start to finish by Canada who dominated the first half 45-24, taking
advantage of the Panamanians who were tired from their win against Uruguay.
Danilo Pinnock and Jaime Lloreda scored 21 and 17 points, respectively for the losers.
In the second game, the Dominican Republic, without Francisco Garcia (hand injury), defeated
Mexico 86-73.
Julio Toro used the eleven players available as Luis Flores scored 18 points while Mexican center Horacio
Llamas, who announced his retirement from the national team, had 16.
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americas legends
Key Player
Prigioni and Scola dress as heroes
His majesty,
Amaury Dos Pasos
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Photo: CBB Archive
Carmelo Lee
In 2003 on a survey done by O Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper they
declared Amaury Dos Pasos the best Brazilian player of all time after
playing in many great tournament and also because of his humility.
Amaury Dos Pasos, was not only king of a great period in Brazilian
basketball, but also led his team to two World Championships in 1959 and
1963 along with Wlamir Marques, Ubiratán Maciel, Rosa Branca and
Antonio Sucar, among other under the direction of Togo Renan, known as
Kanela.
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He was 6'6" tall and he could play center and forward. He was also a
great defender and scorer shown in his individual attack.
Dos Passos, who is bald since his mid 20's, recognized that they won
Gold in Chile because the favorite, the Soviet Union didn't want to play
against China and they were penalized with a loss.
When he was 67 years old, he participated in the Masters competitions
with the same quality as before.
Pablo Prigioni tries to evade the defense of Ricky Sanchez to pass the ball to a teammate.
Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA
Two free throws by Pablo Prigioni with 3.2 seconds left gave Argentina a win over Puerto Rico 80-78, breaking
a tie that was made by Larry Ayuso with a three pointer.
Luis Scola led with 25 points and 12 rebounds while Prigioni had 11 points, 12 assists and two steals. They
had a 14 point lead making the Puerto Ricans make an almost impossible comeback.
Carlos Arroyo had with 18 points and 8 assists while Ayuso led with 19, including five three pointers in
seven attempts.
Meanwhile Brazil was so powerful that the absence of Tiago Splitter and Leandro Barbosa due to injury
didn't stop them to beat Uruguay 82-62. Marcelo Machado led with 23 points and Anderson Varejao grabbed
10 rebounds in 32 minutes.
Carmelo Lee is the Puerto Rican version
of John Salley, who won two NBA titles
with the Detroit Pistons and nicknamed
him 'Spider', because of his long arms.
Since 2005 he is a member of the
national team being a defensive
specialist.
Lee, who is 32 years old and 6'7",
started playing professionally in Mexico,
before Puerto Rico with Gallitos de
Isabela. He is now gaining playing time
and prominence with head coach
Manolo Cintron as he did before with
Julio Toro.
He played at the NCAA in Florida in
1995 and then moved to Long Beach
State until he reached the Mexican
league first with Leñadores de Durango
and then Cometas de Queretaro where
he averaged 18.4 points and 6.1 in 2004.
Then he entered the BSN Draft in 2005,
signing with Isabela with averages of
7.4 and 4.4 rebounds. Then he passed
to Conquistadores de Guaynabo during
three seasons, improving his stats and
then he joined Vaqueros de Bayamon.
Until now he averages 14.4 points and
37% from three in BSN.
He also played in Venezuela with
Guaros de Lara and in Israel at the
Premier League with Ironi Ramat.
Tonight they will face the Brazilians
who know him as a dangerous player
on both sides.
puertorico2009.FIBAAMERICAs.com
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CAN 97
2009 FIBA AMeRICAS Championship
BOX SCORE
Game 29
uru 62
Rautins
23 pts
3 asistencias
PAN 65
Aguiar
18 pts
3 reb
bra 82
Pinnock
21 Pts
6 reb
MEX 73
Game 31
machado
23 pts
6 Reb
Game 30
PUR 78
Llamas
16 pts
5 reb
Game 32
Ayuso
19 Pts
5 triples
DOM 86
ARG 80
Villanueva
14 Pts
3 reb
4
Scola
25 Pts
12 reb
5
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CAN 97
2009 FIBA AMeRICAS Championship
BOX SCORE
Game 29
uru 62
Rautins
23 pts
3 asistencias
PAN 65
Aguiar
18 pts
3 reb
bra 82
Pinnock
21 Pts
6 reb
MEX 73
Game 31
machado
23 pts
6 Reb
Game 30
PUR 78
Llamas
16 pts
5 reb
Game 32
Ayuso
19 Pts
5 triples
DOM 86
ARG 80
Villanueva
14 Pts
3 reb
4
Scola
25 Pts
12 reb
5
10
10
americas legends
Key Player
Prigioni and Scola dress as heroes
His majesty,
Amaury Dos Pasos
14
Photo: CBB Archive
Carmelo Lee
In 2003 on a survey done by O Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper they
declared Amaury Dos Pasos the best Brazilian player of all time after
playing in many great tournament and also because of his humility.
Amaury Dos Pasos, was not only king of a great period in Brazilian
basketball, but also led his team to two World Championships in 1959 and
1963 along with Wlamir Marques, Ubiratán Maciel, Rosa Branca and
Antonio Sucar, among other under the direction of Togo Renan, known as
Kanela.
6
He was 6'6" tall and he could play center and forward. He was also a
great defender and scorer shown in his individual attack.
Dos Passos, who is bald since his mid 20's, recognized that they won
Gold in Chile because the favorite, the Soviet Union didn't want to play
against China and they were penalized with a loss.
When he was 67 years old, he participated in the Masters competitions
with the same quality as before.
Pablo Prigioni tries to evade the defense of Ricky Sanchez to pass the ball to a teammate.
Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA
Two free throws by Pablo Prigioni with 3.2 seconds left gave Argentina a win over Puerto Rico 80-78, breaking
a tie that was made by Larry Ayuso with a three pointer.
Luis Scola led with 25 points and 12 rebounds while Prigioni had 11 points, 12 assists and two steals. They
had a 14 point lead making the Puerto Ricans make an almost impossible comeback.
Carlos Arroyo had with 18 points and 8 assists while Ayuso led with 19, including five three pointers in
seven attempts.
Meanwhile Brazil was so powerful that the absence of Tiago Splitter and Leandro Barbosa due to injury
didn't stop them to beat Uruguay 82-62. Marcelo Machado led with 23 points and Anderson Varejao grabbed
10 rebounds in 32 minutes.
Carmelo Lee is the Puerto Rican version
of John Salley, who won two NBA titles
with the Detroit Pistons and nicknamed
him 'Spider', because of his long arms.
Since 2005 he is a member of the
national team being a defensive
specialist.
Lee, who is 32 years old and 6'7",
started playing professionally in Mexico,
before Puerto Rico with Gallitos de
Isabela. He is now gaining playing time
and prominence with head coach
Manolo Cintron as he did before with
Julio Toro.
He played at the NCAA in Florida in
1995 and then moved to Long Beach
State until he reached the Mexican
league first with Leñadores de Durango
and then Cometas de Queretaro where
he averaged 18.4 points and 6.1 in 2004.
Then he entered the BSN Draft in 2005,
signing with Isabela with averages of
7.4 and 4.4 rebounds. Then he passed
to Conquistadores de Guaynabo during
three seasons, improving his stats and
then he joined Vaqueros de Bayamon.
Until now he averages 14.4 points and
37% from three in BSN.
He also played in Venezuela with
Guaros de Lara and in Israel at the
Premier League with Ironi Ramat.
Tonight they will face the Brazilians
who know him as a dangerous player
on both sides.
puertorico2009.FIBAAMERICAs.com
3
10
DID YOU KNOW?
Canada decides their classification against
the Dominican Republic:
From all the NBA players who see action
in the FIBA Americas Championship,
Canadian Joel Anthony of the Miami Heat,
has been the most discreet with averages
of 9.5 points and 4.7 rebounds.
The rest have registered solid numbers:
Argentinean Luis Scola of the Houston
Rockets averages 21.8 points and 6.7
rebounds.
Brazilian Leandro Barbosa of the Phoenix
Suns is second in points with 20 and
averages 2.2 assists.
Anderson Varejao, also from Brazil and
the Cleveland Cavaliers averages 12 points
and 8 rebounds.
The Dominican trio of Al Horford with
14.7 points and 9.8 rebounds; Charlie
Villanueva 17.7 and 8.5 while Francisco
Garcia is 15.8 and 3.3.
In the five editions of the FIBA Americas
Championship (World Qualifiers), Brazil
has always finished in the top four, winning
Gold in Santo Domingo (2005) after a 7-3
record; Silver in Neuquen (2001) and Bronze
in Mexico City, 1989 and Montevideo 1997.
They ended fourth in San Juan, 1993.
Their record was 43-30 without counting
this tournament which they are 6-0.
Against Puerto Rico they have a 2-3
record. Puerto Rico won in 1993 by the
score of 111-97, then 86-81. In 2001
Puerto Rico lost 89-80 and 98-94. Puerto
Rico won in 2005 107-101.
2
Jermaine Bucknor, grabs a rebound close to Danilo Pinnock of Panama.
Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA
Canada kept their hopes alive to qualify for the FIBA World Championship after beating Panama 97-65 and
everything is on the line against the Dominican Republic who defeated Mexico yesterday.
Andy Rautins scored five three pointers, concluding with 23 points.
This game was dominated from start to finish by Canada who dominated the first half 45-24, taking
advantage of the Panamanians who were tired from their win against Uruguay.
Danilo Pinnock and Jaime Lloreda scored 21 and 17 points, respectively for the losers.
In the second game, the Dominican Republic, without Francisco Garcia (hand injury), defeated
Mexico 86-73.
Julio Toro used the eleven players available as Luis Flores scored 18 points while Mexican center Horacio
Llamas, who announced his retirement from the national team, had 16.
10
10
Special edition
FIBAAMERICAS.COM
Feature
Great coverage for the FIBA Americas Championship:
Carlos Morales and Alvaro Martín: commentator and narrator of
ESPN who are transmitting the games in English live for FIBA.
The 2009 FIBA Americas Championship is receiving a great coverage, reaching
all parts of the World in different types of communication.
By TV a total of 84 countries in five continents are receiving the live signal of the
games via satellite.
In Puerto Rico all games are live in WIPR where the fans can see all the games
live on antenna, satellite or cable tv for the first time in history of sports events
held in the island. Ralph Pagán, Héctor Meléndez and Ernesto Díaz González call
the play by play; Ángel López Panelli, Tony Ruiz and Rolando Hourruitiner are the
color commentators. FIBA Americas and FIBA united to transmit all the games
live on the Internet at www.fibaamericastv.com to reach all parts of the
World. The four games are divided between Alan Obrador, Alvaro Martín
and Carlos Morales, the last two are regulars of ESPN.
Martin is a columnist and analyst of ESPN and Morales is the former
Puerto Rican national team head coach and is an NBA commentator. They
form a duo with a lot of experience and knowledge of this tournament.
They are transmitting FIBA for the first time to the rest of the World,
commentating in English for the first time especially to many European
countries who are following this tournament prior to the Eurobasket to be
played on September 7.
Morales has seen a lot of progress compared to the 2007 tournament in
Las Vegas, especially by Puerto Rico and Brazil who finished third and fourth,
respectively.
"The tournament in Las Vegas had the United States team that won Gold
one year later in the Olympics but in this tournament there is a good level
of play and the teams of Brazil and Puerto Rico have progressed in the last
two years," said Morales who won two titles in Puerto Rico with Atleticos
de San German.
About the progress in the Puerto Rican team, Morales explained that it
is because of their defense.
"Puerto Rico is a team that is focusing on defense because in the last
couple of years they were just an offensive minded team. Now they are a
focused team on defense and are playing half court offense."
The radio is also in the tournament having stations from Argentina,
Uruguay, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
The tournament is also receiving full coverage with stats and news on
puertorico2009.fibaamericas.com where over 50,000 fans visit daily and
the number will improve in the semifinals and finals.
September 4, 2009
ARGENTINA
wins by a
hair
Luis Scola with 25 points and 12 rebounds
and Pablo Prigioni who dished 12 assists
were the heroes for Argentina who defeated
Puerto Rico 80-78.
turkey2010.fiba.com
Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA
GLOBAL PARTNERS
Canada and the Dominican Republic decide the fourth ticket
MAIN SPONSORS
STAFF
2009 FIBA-Americas Championship
Javier Otero - Director of Communications FIBA-Américas
Chu García - Editor
Fernando Luis Rolón - Creative Director
Luis Modestti - Communications
Albert Ortiz - Communications/IT Assistant
Néstor Rodríguez - Eligibility & Doping Control
José Jiménez - Photography
FIBA-Americas photo Archive
and El Nuevo Día newspaper
Schedule
Viernes 4
PAN vs
1:30
ARG vs
4:00
MEX
URU
DOM vs
BRA vs
CAN
PUR
6:30
9:00
STANDING
Grupo X
BRA
PUR
ARG
DOM
J
6
6
6
6
G
6
5
5
3
P
0
1
1
3
Pts
12
11
11
9
CAN
URU
PAN
MEX
J
6
6
6
6
G
2
2
1
0
P
4
4
5
6
Pts
8
8
7
6