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Torrelavega Founded in 1975 under the name Society of Friends of Basketball, traveled by the provincial and regional categories, until in the 92/93 season, won promotion to League EBA . After three seasons in the category, in 1996 and Cantabria Basketball jumped to the LEB League, where he spent a season only, since the end of it was promoted to the CBA, where he remained for five consecutive seasons (1997 -2002). This period saw the transformation of the Sports Club Company, especially thanks to the sponsorship of the Journal Watch, its main sponsor. During those five years in the top national basketball team was Spaniard in their ranks world's elite players most notably Marc Jackson, a member of the NBA's rookie of the 00/01 NBA season. The 2003, falling back to the LEB, while in 2005 the team moved, not without generating much controversy, the capital of Cantabria Torrelavega to play in the fantastic Palacio de Deportes de Santander. After wandering without much pain or glory by category in the 06/07 season were champions of the Regular Season in La Liga LEB, plus runner-up Prince of Asturias Cup.
These are the players that are measured on Saturday at UB La Palma in the Palacio de los Deportes de Santander:
BASES:
7 # Borja Larragán : Madrid player of 1.88 meters tall and 31 who arrived in Santander last season after passing through the Polaris World Murcia. Formed in the lower categories of Real Madrid and then try your luck at the universities of Providence and Marist in the NCAA, before returning to Europe in 1999. Signed for Aris Thessaloniki Greek but was cut before to start the season, so he emigrated to Italy to join the Rimini. The bad luck that has haunted him his entire career with injuries so he turned to pass a bad move to break the Achilles tendon in his debut with the Italian team. In the 00/01 season played for Bourg-en-Bresse France and finally reached the English professional basketball a year later, at the hands of Gijón Basketball. The following season (02/03) Baloncesto León was active in the LEB League, one of the best guards in the category. That fact led him to return to the ACB Fuenlabrada (03/04). In the 04/05 season he returned to BC Leon, and a year later won promotion to the ACB PW Murcia.
in principle will be the "playmaker" owner. This is a base that likes to run and print a high pace to the game on your computer. He reads the game and getting the ball to better placed teammate and, when necessary, also has more than enough resources to find the ring rival effectively, both pulling in suspension as penetrating because of its explosiveness. In addition, it is fast and intuitive, and has great ball skills. His experience allows you to make good decisions at each stage of the game, so it has earned the trust of the technicians sent to it. On the other hand, have defensive deficiencies that make its rivals sometimes complicate her life. Alternate with Salva Camps in the direction of the team.
6 # Salva Camps : Badalona base of 28 years old and 1.79 meters high, which was formed as a player in the ranks of Sant Josep de Badalona. After a season at Marist Ademar (2 ª Nacional) came to Llobregat Cornella Centre (EBA and LEB-2) in the 98/99 season, playing in this team for 3 years. His next destination was the Cantabria Lobos (ACB) but things did not go well at all (just played and the team finished down) and decided to go to the Menorca LEB League Basketball (02/03). Balearic Table exploit finished as a player and in the 04/05 season will again get the chance to play in the ACB with CB Gran Canaria, but ended up returning to Menorca in the final stretch of the season to assist in the historic rise to ACB Mahon box. In the 05/06 season only played 8 games in Menorca (ACB), which had just made the same play in the EBL with the Cantabria Lobos. After a season in the ranks of the City of Huelva (LEB), this summer has returned lands Cantabria.
is a player who has a natural talent for this game: strength, speed (able to think as fast as he plays), great leadership and excellent power of entry. It is capable of imposing a hellish pace of play eventually unhinge his opponents. On the track is a winner that, if necessary, has no problem in assuming the role of team leader because of the enormous charisma that has among its peers. Excellent passer in quick transitions, always has a great offensive game reading. Perhaps the defensive aspect is its weakest point, especially when doing so in individual, as their small physical presence will create problems to full-bodied rivals. In our opinion, this is one of the best players in the LEB if achieved the level of motivation and optimal way after stagnating a bit in recent times ...
PERIMETER:
8 # Damon Johnson : escort American (born in Tennessee) from 1.97 meters tall and 33 years of age. University stage ran from Hiwassee College (NJCAA) and the University of Tennessee (NCAA). In 1996 begins the European adventure in Iceland to play for 3 seasons (two in Keflavik IK and the I. Akranes), allowing you to take Icelandic citizenship. In 1999 lands in the LEB League to play in the CB Los Barrios. A year later he began the season playing for the Catholic University of Chile in November until he joined the Caja Rural Badajoz (LEB) in place of Joseph Murray. Iceland two years back to play again with the IK Keflavik and the tab for the 03/04 season Cáceres Tourist Destination (LEB), where he plays until February. Since then, due to economic problems at his club, going to play in the Polaris World Murcia (LEB). The next season begins at the Caja San Fernando (ACB) but ends up being transferred to Lagun Aro Bilbao (ACB). In recent years he has played in the ranks of Plus Pujol Lleida (LEB), CB L'Hospitalet (LEB) and CB Ciudad de Huelva (LEB), the latter from the team which has reached the Cantabria alert late last month November. Despite
the years yet still offers great performance. His versatility allows him to play both "2" as "3." His skill with the ball is amazing, almost as much as his ability to shoot from any position. External reference should be the team in many games. Not a hair short in attack, and if you are on a roll can break a game with his outside pitches or their insights to the basket. His physical girth and speed make it very difficult so that we can defend the guarantees, and often takes his low post defender to find the 1 x 1. By contrast, his defensive shortcomings also offer good opportunities to par ...
11 # Chus Poves : veteran guard from Badajoz, 32 and 1.95 meters tall. Formed in the lower categories of CB Badajoz Santander joined the team this summer from the heaters Farho Gijón, equipment down to the LEB-2 and which had a contract until 2008. In 1994 he began playing in the EBA (Albacete, Motril and Piacenza), and from the 98/99 season (Círculo de Badajoz) has become a classic of the LEB League: North Poll (99/01) Melilla Basketball (01/02), ISASTUR Gijón (02/03), Los Barrios (03/04) and again Gijón Basketball (04/07).
is always an important player for his experience and knowledge of category, although in Cantabria and not be one of the references of the equipment as it was in Gijon, but rather becomes a rotation player for the perimeter. This is a guard that stands out, especially for their offensive skills. It's a great scorer, especially running his shot in motion, both two three-pointers. Endowed with great ball handling and passing ability is also very skilled penetrating race between the opposing defense to leave the tray. For your physical ability will help on the defensive, even collaborating defensive rebound. It is very prone to injury ...
13 # Michael Haynes : American eaves height of 2.03 meters and 26 years of age. Educated at Fordham University (NCAA), knows too well the European basketball, and has disputed the Israeli league in the ranks of Bnei Hasharon, Polish Championship with AZS Koszalin and the current season began in Stade clermontois the Auvergne Basket the Pro-A French. In addition, the 05/06 season he played in the NCAA in Calpe CB averaging 13.6 points and 4.4 rebounds. Team has reached the end of January.
is a forward who can occasionally also occupy the position of "4." It is above all a hardened perimeter shooter, so often does not have good shot selection and often too individualistic in their actions. His suspension dropping back is difficult to defend, although its effectiveness is in spurts, so you may be able to do better or worse, it all depends on the day you have. Has good ball handling (great in the 1x1), quick and athletic, runs the track well and can easily enter or complete counterattacks. In defense usually does not wear down too, although that may be helpful in facing the rebound. Moreover, missing 'head' on the track, and if it is tied in short, just unsettling to his teammates and coach ...
17 # James Odriozola : escort Santander of 1.95 meters tall and 35 years of age who arrived earlier this year to help out the team after being almost retired now. Formed in the lower categories of Forum Valladolid, team he played three seasons (1993-96) in the ACB. In this category he played continuously for nearly ten seasons. After leaving Pucela played for CB Leon (96-98), Caja San Fernando (98-99), Breogán (99-02) and again Forum (02-04), although this last campaign was ended in the ranks of CB Los Barrios (LEB). Since then he played two LEB own years in the Cantabria Alert (04/06), and last season played with the COB Ourense in LEB-2.
His role today is nothing more than a player to complete 'roster' as it does not enter into the rotation. In his best years was, above all, an extraordinary three-point shooter who could not lose sight of even a single moment, even won the three-point shootout at All-Star Game of the ACB. Without being his specialty, the defense helps a lot, especially in collective actions. His presence will help create a good atmosphere in the dressing room and his experience will add value in times of difficulty.
10 # Esteban Martinez : English-Argentine escort of 1.94 meters tall and 27 years of age. Formed in the lower categories of Velez Sarsfield, was too young to Spain to play in the EBA League, first with the University of Alcalá and later with CB Monzón. In the season 02/03 he jumped to the LEB in the hands of CB Tarragona. The following year he transferred to Cantabria Lobos, where competition in the outdoor game was deprived of minutes. In the 04/05 season he transferred to Bruesa GBC team he has played until mid of this year, when the lack of minutes it took to terminate his contract to sign for the Cantabria Lobos.
is a versatile player and can play the "2" or "3" according to the needs of the game. Physically strong, stands above all for the excellent defensive work performed during games. He reads the game and recovered many balls over the season. Provide strength and fighting ability to play the Lobos. Has good ball skills, vision and, while not a great shooter, can score, thanks largely to his insights in culminating static or counterattacks. Also takes a lot of fouls his defender, the that allows you to score from the free throw line. A true team player, good player and capable of transmitting his soul to the class. Comes with a desire to catch up, so has plenty of motivation ...
GAME INSIDE:
15 # Edu Ruiz: this is a Cantabrian pivot 24 years old and 2.05 meters in height that has landed in Santander shortly before the close of the transfer window to replace Gomes Betinho. He trained as a player in the quarry's own Cantabria Lobos, from where he entered the lower divisions of Adecco Estudiantes, where he played for three seasons (01/04) and in which he played in the EBA League. In the 04/05 season he played Rayet Guadalajara (LEB-2), machine that came to Bruesa GBC (LEB) in the 05/06 season. Last year wore the shirt of CB Tarragona (LEB), while to date was playing in the ADT Tarragona (LEB Bronze).
In principle comes to be the fourth pivot of the team, although Israel coach has already ruled that Gonzalez will Cantabrian rotation minutes. This is a power forward who has great confidence in his game and, if given minutes, will draw. Always said Good manners and still have room for improvement. Left-handed player, on offense is not a big scorer. He likes to play more than face his back to basket and has good hand at close shots. It remains to be done physically (kilos and muscle must win to have more presence in the paint), despite caste which has plenty to fight on the boards. It is a very good defender, a hard thing sometimes, well coordinated movements and intuition to go for the rebounds. Team returns to their land and formed as a player, so the more motivation he will not have anyone ...
5 # Richi Guillén: power forward Tenerife 31 years old and 2.06 meters high. His talent was still very young (played in the quarry of CB Tenerife) drew the attention of then-Mayoral technical Marist Malaga, who recruited him for the lower divisions of the club. He was nominated for Best Player of the Junior European Championships in Tel-Aviv'94, which speaks clearly of his talent. After playing in the EBA team of Unicaja, he played a good level of Malaga in the ACB. Upon leaving the Andalusian team, his career continued in ACB CB Leon T-shirts (99/00), Gijón (00/01), Gran Canaria (01/02), CB Granada (02/03), Unelco Tenerife ( 03/04), CBC Algeciras (04/05) and CB Los Barrios (05/07). Faces his first season in the LEB Cantabria. In his career he has been runner-up in League with Unicaja Malaga in the 1994-95 season, Silver Medal National Team U-22 European Championship in Istanbul-96, Bronze Medal, Junior National Team Championship Athens World-95 Bronze Medal and Junior National Team at the European Championships in Tel Aviv-94 ... He has been with the U-22 National Team and 18 times for the Junior National Team.
Without a doubt, this is one of the most impressive players in the category (repeated as MVP last season's national LEB), plus the main reference Cantabria Lobos. It is the experience, talent and quality made basketball player. Despite its height can play the "3" with great credit for his outstanding ball skills and his big hand on the outside shot, and even it is not uncommon to see him play power forward thanks to the 2.06 nato ... His favorite play is to get the ball back and shooting baskets to give a little jump backward, or turn the ball to a teammate if you get a 2x1. If you are focused, can dominate a game almost the only, although it is not uncommon to see sin of apathy on the track. Not a great defender but a great rebounder because of his exceptional physical. For quality and talent, has demonstrated in these years that the LEB comes small, but numerous injuries and equipment changes have cut what seemed a brilliant career cestista ...
14 # Txomin López : Burgos pivot 29 years and 2.04 meters height who last season played for Heaters Farho Gijón. He has extensive experience in the National Basketball: formed in the quarry of Askatuak in the 97/98 campaign debuted at the EBA's hand Ferroser Ponferrada. The following year he jumped to the LEB for military in the Circle of Badajoz. Then he played two seasons in the Child of La Serena, first in the EBA and then in the newly created LEB-2. After a year in the CB Calpe (LEB-2), in the season 02/03 returned to the Drac Inca LEB. Since then, finally arriving at Gijón last season, played for teams in the LEB-2: Autocad Ford Burgos (03/04) and Rosalia de Castro (04/06).
is a power forward who has come to the table Santander to become a rotation player, because in theory is the fourth / fifth player inside the machine. No walks on quality, something that compensates for the intensity and delivery offering for the minutes you're on track. One of its strengths is the versatility of his game, allowing you to play both "4" "5." It is a good rebounder and attack without being a great scorer, has no bad hand, and is even able to score from the perimeter.
4 # Edmund Saunders : American power forward 2.03 meters tall and 29 years of age who has reached the team in January. Educated at the University of Connecticut (NCAA), it is a real globetrotter in this basketball, and that throughout his career he has played in countries as diverse as Iceland (Keflavik), Mexico (Red Wave), Finland ( Componenta Karkkila), Uruguay (Atletico Larrañaga Welcome Social and Montevideo), Korea (Daegu Orions), Dominican Republic (Panther District Nacional), Argentina (Olavarria students), Puerto Rico (Morovis Titans), and various commercial interests in the American League. Last season he played in the ranks of Beykozspor of the Turkish first division (averaged 16.5 points and 9.4 rebounds), while the current campaign began in Greece with PAOK Thessaloniki, the computer from which has come to Santander .
is an experienced player, able to adapt to the position of "4" and "5." Athletic and very physical player, known for being an excellent defender, able to intimidate and get many rebounds. In attack, without being a player 'groundbreaking' have the resources to write with some credit, either moving with ease in the low post, or even opening up the perimeter to launch a triple. He likes to play hard and with intensity, has a winning mentality and is one that puts the collective result rather than a good personal numbers, but usually averaging good numbers in points and rebounds. His presence should help improve the performance of Richi Guillén, who to pair in the inner game of Santander.
TRAINER:
Israel Gonzalez, a young coach house that has taken over the set after Santander dismissal of Matthew Rubio in late December. Had been occupying the post of assistant coach in the last two seasons, and had previously played the role of team trainer.
OTHER PLAYERS USED DURING THE SEASON:
4 # Ryvon Covile : pivot American (born in Detroit), 23 years old and 2.06 meters high. Comes from the University of Detroit Mercy (NCAA), with which he averaged 13.7 points and 10.6 rebounds last year. He debuted in the NCAA this season 02/03 and played it until this summer, as the season 05/06 it went blank for an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. Covile had options to finish in the NBA, but after meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers (the team interested in his services), decided that the most interesting would be to start his career in Europe.
As in the case of Romeo Travis, the arrival of Covile to Santander was also a surprise. Its main virtue lies in the defensive aspect, which imposes enormous physical strength that emanates from its 206 centimeters tall and weighing 110 kilos. Has a tremendous ability to capture rebounds and also stands out for its power of intimidation in the paint. However, its contribution in either attack detract, and its combination with Ricardo Guillen this season can be lethal. It has a good hand for release mid-distance performs with ease and efficiency at both poles leaning on their speed of movement. No one on one avoids knowing that his physique is hard to stop winning as space. Sometimes too impulsive on defense, causing loads of fouls unnecessarily.
13 # Xavi Rey: Barcelona's young center 20 years old and 2.08 meters high. Raised in FC Barcelona's youth system, played in the EBA League with Barca in the 04/05 campaign before acting on loan for two seasons (05/07) in the WTC Cornella, LEB League team-2. This year will play on loan in Cantabria Alert sub-22 form, so that takes up no space professional. Thus, the AXA FC Barcelona retains the right of first refusal on the player to the ACB.
is one of the "jewels" of national basketball, so it will be another player to follow during this season. Xavi Rey is a '5 'endowed with a good physique, which makes him a powerful player and great force in the paint. Despite not having a big jump, is a player with a good 'timing' when fighting for the rebound and clog up the opponent's shots. On offense can score easily in positions close to the basket and can play very well to the low post. Also notable for its vision and reading of the game, besides being very skilled at giving assists. Therefore, this is a quality player with a physical presence that he needs to mature in his game and improve their competitive level, besides being intense during every minute you are on track, and that at times gets carried away a bit. ..
8 # Romeo Travis : American forward (native of Ohio), from 2.01 meters tall and 22 years old, who comes from the University of Akron (03/07), which has averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds last season in the NCAA, numbers really good that served to be recognized as Player of the Year of the MAC (Mid-American Conference). Agreed at the Institute St. Vincent-St. Mary with Lebron James, one of the current NBA mega-stars and who has a close relationship. After leaving the University he played the Summer League in Las Vegas precisely with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James current team. The performance will
a mystery, since it is a young man without any experience in professional basketball. In fact, the arrival of Travis to Santander was somehow a surprise to fans. It has a large faculty, a circumstance that makes him a spectacular player and endowed with great power of intimidation, while in his university period credited a number of closures. Up front is a good scorer, best penetrating or playing around the basket than shooting from the perimeter, a position from which not lavish nor too much. It is an intense player, both in defending and supporting the rebound, and he knows how to give good assists. In contrast, lacks maturity and knowledge of the game, so much Matthew Rubio dispenses his minutes on the track ...
10 # Anthony Stacey : American forward (native of Ohio), is 29 and measured 1.96 meters. Formed in the almost unknown Bowling Green University (NCAA), where Drac Inca arrived, the team that brought him to the LEB in the 00/01 season and who played the play-off for promotion. The following season (01/02) reached the ACB with Ricoh Manresa, and later (02/03) repeated luck in the LEB with Juver Murcia. After a brief tour in the ACB Lucentum Alicante, he played two seasons Algeciras City (03/05) after arriving to replace Mark Poag. The 05/06 season, which was returned to his first team in our country, the Drac Inca, where he gave a good performance that allowed him to finish the season in the ACB with Polaris World Murcia. Last year he played in the ranks of Melilla Basketball (LEB).
This long wing experience in the English basketball should be enforced in its huge box scoring ability Santander. It has a good hand to shoot from the perimeter, although its efficacy is often intermittent. And sometimes throw abuse at matches. His physical strength also allows you to play the low post, where you can overcome your bookmarks thanks to their power and speed of movement. Not a bad defender, he can run the court and has ability to recover the ball. Wood has charisma and leadership, and those who make his teammates better. Against him is the fact that often have weight problems as a bit careless preparation. In any case must be one of the specific references in Cantabria Lobos game ...
17 # Adrian Boccia : natural de Rosario (Argentina), has an Italian passport. This is a player of 25 years and 1.96 meters high, which was formed in the lower divisions of Boca Juniors, with whose first team debut came in 1999 with only 17. Junior International and U-21 with the albiceleste in 2001 was captured by Pamesa Valencia to join his team EBA League, but reached play two matches in the ACB. It was transferred on to Tenerife, CB Los Barrios and Rosalia de Castro, all LEB League teams. In the Galician team took its emergence as a player. Boccia could not help relegation to the LEB-2 of Compostela, but his stats (12 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in 34 games played) was confirmed as one of the greatest players LEB projection. In the 03/04 campaign goes to the City of Huelva (LEB), which failed to meet expectations, so a year later ended up in the LEB-2 playing for Drac Inca. Two seasons ago arrived in L'Hospitalet, he has played up this summer.
exterior is a versatile it can adapt to any of the three perimeter positions. He is a player in full confidence of the coach Matthew Rubio, who already had it in the CB Hospitalet two years. It would not be uncommon to see basic act-rounder to take advantage of his height, his defensive ability and power in one-one, although his natural position is "2." Has a good technical background (ball handling, passing ability ...) and is a good perimeter shooter, especially triples, but still must improve in this facet. It also leverages the speed and physical condition to drive to the basket, especially in fast transitions. His speed of movement, coupled with his size, he can defend smaller rivals solvency him. Sometimes monopolizes the ball too many seconds ...
15 # Joao "Betinho Gomes: Portuguese forward (native of Fire Island, Cape Verde) of 1.99 meters high and 22 years of age. After seeing him play in the PALOP, 2001, competition from countries with Portuguese language, Basketball Barrierense convinced his mother to leave the island and was incorporated into the quarry. That summer was about to leave the basketball and volleyball after training to spend several days with Benfica. To date there have been militant in the aforementioned Barrierense, club to which the Cantabria Lobos had to pay the buyout clause of the player to gain his services. In Portugal all the world knows him as "Betinho."
can become one of the pleasant surprises of the season to just who successfully exploited his talent. This is a forward with great physical condition, with great dynamism in the arms and legs. If necessary it can also act as a "2" and even would not be strange to see him play in the low post as "4." It has a good hand to pull in suspension, preventing the hand of his defender with a slight shift back and throwing with great arch, although sometimes abused triples. It is a very versatile player and dominates nearly every facet of the game: boat, ability to penetrate (great first step and hand change) capacidad de salto para apoyar en los rebotes, buen pasador... Otras de sus cualidades son su inteligencia, su temple y su buena lectura del juego, sobre todo ofensivo. Es un jugador inteligente que en raras ocasiones se precipita. Defensivamente exhibe una gran capacidad para robar balones y su físico le permite intimidar en las ayudas o puntear los tiros del rival, aunque a veces se relaja un tanto en esta faceta. Tiene piernas para defender a jugadores más pequeños y cuerpo para emparejarse con aleros altos. Es un jugador con mucho margen de mejora, por lo que su experiencia en la LEB debe ayudarle a madurar en su juego. Gran presente y mejor futuro...
