FRAN HERRERA / ublapalma.blogspot.com
The Gandía Basketball Athletic was founded in 1980 as the sports section of The Cultural Association Safor and a year later was constituted as a club independent. Started in the provincial category 3 Valencia and gradually works its way up through the different categories of regional basketball until, in the 88/89 campaign, comes to the National Division 2 in the final after beating the other team in town The CB Gandía. In 1993 these two teams merge and Gandía Basketball arises. After two seasons in the 1 st National Division in the 94/95 season by winning promotion to the Liga EBA, which militates category for six consecutive seasons. In the 95/96 Cup champion was EBA, while a year later finished in first place in the regular season. When it created the League LEB-2 in the 00/01 campaign was invited to participate in it by the FEB, and this category has been competing without interruption until the 06/07 campaign which debuted in the LEB League.
These are players who meet on Friday to the UB La Palma in the Pavilion Insular de Miraflores:
BASES:
5 # Jorge Jiménez : Madrid base of 26 years old and 1.84 meters tall emerged from the quarry of Students. Cestista career began in the EBA League, a category that went through two teams, the very students (99/01) and CAI Huesca (01/04). In the 04/05 season arrived at Gandia Basketball, where he played two editions of the Liga LEB-2 before the LEB debut last season ... He is the brother of Juan Jimenez, a player who played for 3 seasons at UB Palma. Will the owner of the table base in Valencia.
is a player last season, his debut in the LEB, did not notice much from the jump category, offering excellent performance. It's a great game manager, fast transitions and the ability to read the game and to get the ball in advantageous situations to their peers (and was the best of the LEB-2 in the section passes basket). Talented and imaginative player is able to score in quick insights or using his good hand, but sometimes triple their rates are bad news. On the track is very smart and has an innate talent to take a lot of fouls to the opposing team. Up much on defense his counterpart and has quick hands to steal the ball, but physically fragile and can suffer with stronger bases. Has a winning spirit that is contagious to his fellow ...
7 # Jordi Vallmajó : base Girona (born in Figueres) 25 years old and 1.90 meters high. Formed in the ranks of ADEPAF Figueres, junior age he joined Sant Josep de Girona. Playing in the ADEPAF (Casademont related equipment of Girona) occurred in the ACB debut at just 18 years. 01/02 season the team went in Figueres in EBA league. His excellent numbers this season in EBA (16 points average) it opened a year later the gates of the LEB-2 in the ranks of Gandia. In the 03/04 season made the jump to the LEB in the hands of CB Aracena-Ponts. Repeated the following season in the category of English basketball silver with CB Los Barrios. At 05/06 joined the Vic Akasvayu the LEB-2, the club has been the past two seasons.
be the alternative to Jorge Jimenez in the direction of play. This is a complete base known for his excellent technique and ball control, able to score in quick transitions and from the perimeter and distribute the game with clarity of ideas. On the offensive stands out as a good penetrator and his good hand (you know make good middle-distance shots). Very safe from the free throw line. It is also a very dynamic player, making it difficult to couple the task of defending and allows you plenty of fouls. Efforts should be its defense and to avoid losing so many balls ...
PERIMETER:
9 # Javier Rodríguez : young Spaniard forward 23 years old and 2.02 meters high. Formed in the lower categories of Pamesa Valencia, debuted with just 17 in the EBA League Eresa the hand of Valencia. Then came the Almassera (02/03) and a subsidiary of Pamesa Valencia (03/04) before making the leap to the LEB-2 play a year in Pamesa Castellón. In the 05/06 season he returned to the EBA claimed by the Pamesa, a team that in the last two seasons has chosen to cede to Gandia Basketball.
is a forward who last season after good is winning many minutes to show his talent in the LEB. Stands out especially for his defensive ability, as it is very intense with his long arms can intimidate rivals at the time of shooting or intercept his passes. You can also do much on the rebound, as it has a great jumping ability and is intuitive to go for the reject. We need to keep working and improving their physical exterior shot to be even more competitive in this category, as their shooting percentages are often not good, but that is something that must also be related to the confidence you have and the minutes of possession.
6 # Víctor Luengo : 33-year veteran guard and 1.96 meters high, which has just arrived from the Pamesa Gandía Valencia, the team of his life. He trained as a player just at the lower levels of Pamesa, unless their brief passage through the CB Benaguacil 92/93 season, has always fought the whole "grapefruit" from the 93/94 season until last season. He has played throughout his career A total of 465 games in the ACB league.
This is the great challenge of facing Gandía Basketball this season. Honorable and hardworking player, put all his experience to a whole Isma sang. Always play for the team and takes no more risk than necessary. On the track is an escort ready, fast and strong, with a great jumping power. It is a relentless player, always very active in both defense and attack, while the offensive side is not his strong point. You can get a triple or surprise you with some insight, but above all know very well end actions in quick transitions. It is a good rebounder, especially in the offensive reject. Special counsel 1x1, great lateral mobility allows you to dial any perimeter player on offense and force mistakes and turnovers thanks to its great anticipation.
10 # Dan Grunfeld : American eaves height of 1.98 meters and 23 years who came to the Valencia set in early December. After serving four-year university course (02/06) in the NCAA with the prestigious Stanford University (he finished with an average of 12 points and 4.8 rebounds), last year played in the ranks of the German Oldenburg Basketball where averaged 12.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. In his university period garnered numerous awards and commendations special. He is the son of Ernie Grunfeld, manager of the Washington Wizards (NBA).
is a great team player, the kind that puts the collective result of their own numbers. It is a wing equipped with very good hand at the time of shooting from anywhere on the court, although penetration prefer to search after boat or middle-distance shot rather than gamble from beyond the 3-point line, even has good playing low-post moves. Has good technical background and extensive knowledge of the game, which makes him a great passer and always make good decisions at each stage of the game. It also provides a remarkable intensity in the defensive work. It is purely winner and a passion for the game that make it an essential player in the locker room Gandia.
6 # Alex Burgos : Malaga escort of 1.92 meters tall and 33 years old Valencia team that reached the middle of last season from the Caja San Fernando of the LEB-2. Formed in the lower categories of Marist, was drafted in 1993 by Unicaja Malaga, where he was 3 years. In the 96/97 season played for the Magic Huesca (LEB), the computer from which she jumped to the CBA to play with the COB Ourense (97/98) and the CB Granada (98/99). Since then his career has been almost entirely in the LEB League: CB Los Barrios (99/00), TDK Manresa (00/01), Ciudad de Huelva (01/03), Menorca Basketball (03/04), UB La Palma (04/05), Bruesa GBC and CB Los Barrios ( 05/06). Last season he began playing with the Caja San Fernando (LEB-2) before signing in December by the Gandía Basketball ...
is an "old friend" of the palm fans. He has extensive experience in the category, which will bring poise and intelligence (read the game) the team led by Ismael sang. Noted for its enormous capacity to shoot from the perimeter (especially from the line of 6.25), both career and leaving the locks, so you have to watch him closely. He also likes to run the counter and finish with trays. Their offensive power not to the detriment of their defensive qualities, being able to deal with guarantees of the kind of reference point in attack the opposing team. It is a safe track, a "two" full and can take several roles each time adapted to the demands of his coach ...
GAME INSIDE:
4 # Rubén Burgos : Valencia power forward 28 years old and 2.01 meters high facing his first season in the La Safor . Formed through the ranks at Pamesa Valencia, was given a season at CB Calpe (97/98) of the Military League EBA before three consecutive seasons (98/01) in the ACB with Pamesa Valencia. Season 01/02 was initiated in the Cantabria Lobos (ACB) and finished on Soaps Pardo Fuenlabrada (ACB). After two years in the league playing for Gijón LEB Basketball (02/03) and CB Los Barrios (03/04), left a year to the LEB-2 (Autocad Ford Burgos) before making the leap to the ACB (05 / 06) in the hands of CB Gran Canaria. Basketball has come to Gandia from Ricoh Manresa, team that last year achieved promotion to the ACB.
is a versatile player, as their physical conditions allow you to play both "3" as "4" although it appears that this season will place in the paint. Physically very strong, tough and powerful player on the court, those who are employed with great intensity on every set of the game. On offense has good resources to list, since it is able to generate low post play spaces and resolve with good movement, or receive in the high post and goes to the basket. Can also be opened to meet the attack from medium or long distance, surprising his defender with his quick execution. Seasoned and intense on defense, intimidates, retrieves balls and knows position for the rebound in both baskets. Has good ball handling, and is even able to get the counter ...
12 # Ricky Volcy : Canadian power forward (born in Montreal), 26 years old and 2.02 meters high. Reached directly from LEB League college basketball, because the last four years has passed in the Nothern Michigan University (NCAA-II). They signed some great numbers (22.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game), entitling him to be named player of the year in the "Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference" in addition to being elected as a member of the All-American team " the NCAA-II.
is a "4" also has the resources to play "3" if necessary. Has an good physical condition that makes it quick and skillful player when the ring face rival in penetration, and explosiveness to lend a hand on the rebound, especially on defense. It also has good low post moves and a doll to go out and shoot with some ease from the floor (good percentage from beyond the line of 6.25). Best attacker to defender, his ability to read the game will also be of great help to all sang Isma. A knee injury (meniscus) prevented him from league debut in mid-October, with its square covered until then by Kerry Blackshear.
15 # Shalawn Miller : American power forward (he was born in Chicago) but played with a English passport. At 33 years, with 2.04 meters tall, Cinque Miller is giving lessons in basketball in Spain. Formed in the modest Massachusetts-Lowell University, in 1997 came to Spain to play in Cornella de Llobregat Centre for five seasons (known on the EBA, the LEB-2 and LEB League). After a campaign in Basketball Porrino (LEB-2), the temporada03/04 came to CB Valls (LEB-2) and became the hero of the team's ascent to the LEB. After two seasons at Palma Aqua Mágica, last summer pledged to Gandia Basketball.
Se ha convertido en un clásico del basket FEB en las once últimas temporadas. Se trata de un ala-pívot (también puede jugar de “5”) que destaca por su gran elegancia y cualidades técnicas en el juego interior, donde puede anotar con solvencia y, además, es capaz de fajarse con cualquiera por un rebote o por ganar la posición. Prefiere jugar de cara al aro pero tiene recursos para jugar de espaldas desde el poste bajo. Es un magnífico reboteador en ambos tableros y un cualificado defensor. Y por si fuera poco tiene un increíble dominio del balón, es un gran pasador (le encanta distribuir juego en ataque), recupera muchos balones, intimida con sus tapones... Además, por su carácter y experiencia is a leader on and off the field, a genuine respect for the fans and their peers. In short, a luxury interior rotation Gandia ...
14 # Jaime Peterson : veteran power forward 37 years old and 2.04 meters tall, native of the Dominican Republic (holds EU passport) and has come to Gandia the season has already begun. He trained as a player in the Pittsburgh University (NCAA). In 1995 he crossed the Atlantic to play in France on the BCM Gravelines (95/97) and Bourg-en-Bresse (97/98). After a while playing on teams Latin America, in 2000 he returned to France to play a few months in Brest. He arrived in Spain in the 00/01 season to play for CB Plasencia (LEB-2). His next station was the Rayet Guadalajara (LEB-2) and the Universidad Complutense (LEB). His next experience was spent in Italy cestista hand Virtus Ragusa (Lega Due). Since 2004 he has been playing the championship again in French: Le Havre (04/05), ALM Evreux (04/05) and SPO Rouen (05/06), until last season, received an offer from CB Leon (LEB .)
is an experienced power forward who has reached the Valencia box with a mission to bring about any defense, rebounding and intimidation in the paint, while in attack will "make a living 'in positions close to the basket, which is able to score with good percentages. It's a tough player with a very physical game, so often play the role of "defensive specialist" in Sang Isma rotations. You should avoid losing so many balls ...
7 # Guilherme Gitterer : Brazilian pivot EU passport, 22 years old and 2.05 meters high. Formed in the lower categories of São Bernardo, in his home country later played on the sets of Esporte Clube Pinheiros and Associacao Londrina Universidade Estadual. He arrived in Spain for two seasons to play first in the LEB-2 with Gapsa Imaje Sabadell, sports grounds but terminated the contract and committed himself to the Cibo Llíria club from this season has come to Gandia Basketball.
bet is the youngest of the team of Ismail sang. This is a "5" young and talented to be provided good minutes on the side rebounding and defensive work pivots on rivals, including the power of intimidation. On offense has a good hand at 4-5 feet and knows how to move the low post, even it is not uncommon to see him throw a triple front. Has yet to improve its technical foundations and knowledge of juego, pero es todavía joven y su margen de mejora es amplio, de hecho en los dos años que lleva en España ya se ha apreciado una gran progresión en su juego.
ENTRENADOR:
Isma Cantó , toda una institución en la ciudad y en la Comunidad Valenciana. Nacido en Lliria (Valencia) hace 55 años, afrontará su 12ª temporada al frente del cuadro de La Safor. Su mayor éxito, tras seis temporadas entrenando al Gandia en LEB-2, llegó hace dos años cuando consiguió el sueño del ascenso y se ganó la oportunidad de entrenar a su equipo en LEB.
OTROS PLAYERS USED DURING THE SEASON:
14 # Elgrace Wilborn : American power forward 24 years old and 2.03 meters born in Springfield (Ohio). He trained as a player at the University of Western Kentucky (NCAA), where he played for two seasons (04/06). The campaign 06/07, the new player of Aguas de Valencia Gandia's Basketball played in the ranks of the legendary Harlem Globetrotters. Occupying one of the extra spaces.
His performance in the LEB League is a mystery, since it is the first time you play in a professional league. It is a very versatile player, as it can act "4" (his natural position) or "5" thanks to his powerful physique. It is an extraordinary athlete, resulting in a tremendous jumping ability and power of intimidation on the boards (great specialist in caps). His game is colorful and spectacular in the eyes of the fans (you can kill stratospheric), although not always effective and practical for collective performance. He is expected rebounds and intimidation, while in attack the danger is let him play near the rim or after an offensive rebound, and that as soon as a few meters away from his shots, including free, usually bricks ...
10 # Kerry Blackshear : born American forward Orlando (Florida), of 1.95 meters and 33, who has come to Gandia few weeks ago to replace the injured Ricky Volcy. Educated at the University of Stetson (94/96, NCAA), spent his first professional experience in the German second division, particularly in the Hanover Basketball (87/98). Between 1998 and 2000 was playing in the Chilean league with the University of Concepcion, then starting a tour that took him to the Panthers Pipers Miranda and Zulia (Venezuela) plus the Dominican Republic to play in the Plaza Santiago. The following season (00/01) League played Argentina with Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca and then returned a few months to Pipers of Zulia (Venezuela), before making the leap to the NCAA's hand Ciudad de Huelva. In the 03/04 season he played in the CB Aracena-Ponts and the next in the CB Cáceres with Ñete Bohigas. Apart from the intermittent presence in the Venezuelan league (Pipers of Zulia), the last two seasons the league has played in LEB-2, first with the Sedesa Lliria and then the province of Palencia. Alero
experienced has come to become one of the references scorers of his team, since that is the facet for the most outstanding Blackshear: the shot. Is basically a shooter who can put it with great rates from any position, both triple and two baskets, and so on penetration in suspensions. Its versatility and conditions allow you to occupy the position of "2" naturally. Is a more sober than spectacular player with good work ethic and ability to fit in a locker room without problems. Has good vision (good passer) and is very helpful in the face of rebounds. Perhaps its biggest flaw is defense, where it lacks some consistency.
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