FRAN HERRERA / ublapalma.blogspot . com
The Melilla Basketball is by seniority, one of the classics of the LEB League, and he has played all editions of this category since its founding in Season 96/97. In these years, the team of the Autonomous City is established as one of the campuses to take into account each year, having won his greatest accomplishments in 1999 and 2001, years in which their cases were taken to Prince of Asturias Cup.
Melilla has always been a city basketball tradition, although it was not until the 91/92 season when he could have a professional team in the 1st division, a subsidiary of then Unicaja Malaga. After a year as UD Melilla, 93/94 season finally began to set the current project Melilla Basketball Club, which in recent years have been consolidated into the elite of English basketball.
These resources to be measured on Friday UB La Palma in the Pavilion "Ciudad de Melilla"
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BASES:
8 # Diego Ciorciari : English-Argentine base (It has an Italian passport) of 27 years old and 1.83 meters high this summer has come to Melilla from Breogán (LEB). He started playing in the ranks of Argentina Ferro Carril Oeste (98/02), the computer from which decided to leave to play for a few months in Arkadia Lions Austrian Traiskirchen first, and later at De Vizia Scandone Avellino Italian. Facing the season 02/03 chose to remain in Italy to play in the Vip Rimini, although that campaign ended up disputing the play-offs to stay in the LEB with CAI Zaragoza. Repeated next year with the team skill, while in the 04/05 season made the jump to the ACB (provided by your own CAI) from the hand of Lagún Aro Bilbao. Finally, in the past two seasons has played in the League LEB with CB Calpe (05/06) and the Milk River Breogán (06/07).
is a comprehensive database which had the speed of your game, the claw prints all his actions and character usually transmitted winner Argentines. A good ball handling launch an acceptable external links, but is a player who prefers to score in transition (counter) rather than static, especially breaking power and ability to the basket rival. It takes a few seasons of not over exploit the good manners that aim. In recent times it is showing very irregular, alternating major parties with others that disappears completely. Furthermore, and although it has conditions to do well, not of those who kill much on defense, to the chagrin of his coaches. Should take this opportunity to prove he can still compete at the highest level LEB, especially after their slack seasons in Calpe and Lugo ...
13 # Vallmajó Xavi: Barcelona base of 32 years and 1 , 82 meters high. Emerging from the lower divisions of Adepaf Figueras, played until 1997 with them in the 1 st Division Autonomous. In that year was signed by CB Girona, giving him the chance to play several seasons in the ACB League (97/03). In the 03/04 season made landfall in the ranks of Gijón Basketball (LEB), team he played for two seasons (03/05), and a year later did in the ranks of Palma Aqua Mágica (LEB). Last season he defended the colors of Plus Pujol Lleida (LEB), the computer from which land has reached North Africa.
While not the owner, Vallmajó has enough quality to take on the leadership team for several minutes. He has experience and character to be just one of the team leaders. Player great physical strength, always prints a high rate of their actions, making it a suitable base fast transitions, while not at odds heading into static. Good defense, correct reading of the game allows you to steal many balls thanks to his sense of anticipation. Has good ball skills and is a great passer, and a very good shooter from the perimeter, though his favorite play is to play against his marker 1x1. No problems, if the occasion arises, in play big shots ...
PERIMETER:
5 # Rafa Huertas : Malaga escort 23 years old and 1.89 meters tall. He trained as a prolific player in the quarry Unicaja, from where he arrived on loan at CB Caceres (LEB) in the 04/05 season. After a year in the league EBA with CB Montilla, played last season with the Lliria Cibo in the LEB-2, a category that proved good enough quality to make the jump to the LEB.
is a versatile player, as throughout his career has alternated between the positions of "1" and "2." Melilla reaches a bet Paco Olmos technical staff. His speed and good ball skills are its greatest assets and they could shoot and pass with remarkable efficiency. Very intense and sacrificed in defense. The main challenge will be to give quality minutes to your computer when Juanmi Garcia needs to get some air on the bench. It's still a young player with a great capacity for improvement, so this season will serve as learning to take her pulse back to a category you already know.
15 # Josemi García : Valencia escort 28 years old and 1.92 meters high basketball grew in the ranks of Pamesa Valencia, where he went on loan to the 97/98 season New Aragon (Liga EBA). However, where you actually released as a player was in Gandia Basket, where he played no fewer than five seasons (98/03) in both EBA and in LEB-2. Came to Melilla in 2003 from just the Aguas de Valencia-Gandía (LEB-2), team that managed to enter that year in the quintet ideal of the category.
Undoubtedly, Josemi must be one of the players to stop by the defense of the UB, as it is one of the great references of Melilla in attack. Endowed with a great technical foundation and a good ball skills, is excellent in one on one and also happens to be a great shooter from the line of 6.25 (good percentages without abusing them). Runs the court well and has a remarkable ability to start their advocates fault and go frequently to the free throw line. It is a tireless fighter, very gallant in defense, and never gives the party lost. It is the team captain.
4 # Spencer Gloger : natural American forward from Mission Viejo (California), at 2.03 meters tall and 25 years old this summer has come to Melilla from the CB Calpe (LEB -2). He trained initially as a player at the University of Princeton (NCAA) where after a good season (99/00), decided to sign for the prestigious UCLA University (NCAA), which earned him a one year suspension. Finally he returned to Princeton and end the "Bruins" his college tour (01/03). His first professional experience was in the ACB League, which came from the hand of Akasvayu Girona in the 05/06 campaign for a few months to replace Anthony Peeler, so surprised that many months later end up in the LEB -2 with the CB Calpe, he helped save from relegation.
may be one of the surprises of this Liga LEB. It's a great perimeter shooter, shot two goals in as triples, although sometimes their rates are not the best. Comes with the difficult task of making Winchester forget, so that their performance will be essential to fulfill the objectives of his new team. It is a quality player with a good knowledge of the game and used to plunge the responsibility at critical moments. It is also a good defender and always lends a hand on the rebound taking advantage of his physical. Among its shortcomings as a player, I must say it has many problems with free throws.
7 # Juanma Ruiz : Cadiz eaves height of 2.00 meters and 29 years old, emerged from the lower divisions of Unicaja Malaga. After playing four years at the EBA (J. Rule, Unicaja and Linense himself), debuted in 2000 in the LEB-2 with CB Linense. After a season in the LEB League (Ciudad de Huelva), in the 02/03 season he signed for CB Ciudad de Algeciras (LEB-2) and was instrumental in the rise set of Cadiz to the LEB. Following the demise of the entity Algeciras went to Palma Aqua Mágica (LEB) in the year 05/06. Last year he returned to Cadiz to enlist in the Villa de Los Barrios (LEB), the computer from which this summer has come to the table Melilla.
is a high wing that is very damaging for his versatility. Endowed with good technical background, or divide enters and pulls with ease and efficiency. His shooting mechanics are almost perfect, ideal to open any defense from the perimeter. It is very smart and rarely makes mistakes in bulk. In the track makes a bit of everything (points, rebounds, recovery, defense ...), but it's strange Under ensure that their work goes unnoticed. They say that he also has a great human qualities, those who help make costumes pineapple, and possibly the good character prevented it from reaching further, although he lacks ambition to Cadiz ... In short, a great team player, a player such that each technician would be forever in your template.
GAME INSIDE:
14 # Nacho Romero : a true "center" with its 2.12 meters tall. At 34 years, the "goat" most famous National Basketball long been known in this basketball world, even in his day he met Honeys full international. Formed in the ranks of Real Madrid, played eight seasons in the ACB: Real Madrid (93/94), Caja San Fernando (96/01) and Caprabo Lleida (01/02), which must be added the two played in the EBA with the Royal Canoe (94/96). In 2002 he moved to Portugal to play in Aveiro, but eventually returned to Spain to finish the season with the CB Tarragona (LEB). In the 03/04 season came to Algeciras as one of the hottest signings of the LEB, but ultimately did not respond fully to the expectations placed on him. Season Next (04/05) decided to cross the Strait and signed by the Melilla, the team will face its fourth season.
Romero is a pivot atypical intimidating and rebounding in the area, but also likes to play much outside the paint and use good outside shot, even from beyond the line of 6.25. Despite its height the court runs smoothly and is not strange to see him finish a counterattack of his team. With his size intimidates much in your basket (caps) and may rebound in the two areas. If you are motivated and injury free is one that can still create problems for the rival, although the age and physical and are not old and it shows in their performance. Is fully identified with the Club and the city, its importance within the team goes beyond the court, being next to Josemi Garcia the other "boss" of clothing Melilla ...
11 # Sasa Zagorac : young Slovenian power forward 23 years old and 2.06 meters high. Formed in the lower categories of Olimpija Ljubljana, left his country in the 04/05 season to play in Austria with the Kapfenberg Bulls. Last year he led the Postojna Slovene Postojnska 18.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Last year was tested in the DKV Joventut and played in the World Cup with your choice Sub'21 national. This year the Circuit Sub'20 played with FC Barcelona played in Valencia and later the Pepsi Pro Summer League in Orlando with the New Jersey Nets. Arrived at Melilla last season in place of Edward Santana. Initially signed a one-month temporary contract with an option to be extended, but its good performance (and adaptation) allowed him to continue in all North African and be renewed for this season.
for now is more than one player for the future rather than a reality, but has proven to be able to compete in the LEB to good level. Has good potential to go far in basketball, a player is tall, well coordinated and with great technical merits, but has yet to gain experience and polish some aspects of his game. He is a player gifted with a good hand to the shot, in fact I like to play open and shoot from the perimeter, especially triples. In the painting knows how to use their large scale load rebound in both baskets and put more of a plug. Talent, ambition, intensity ... Do not lose sight.
10 # Antxon Iturbe : Vitoria player 28 years old and 2.03 meters tall. After playing one year at St. Johns High School (96/97), was recruited by George Washington University (NCAA), where he completed four-year cycle (97/01). In 2001 he returned to Spain and ever since he played in the ranks of Gijón Farho Heaters (ACB and LEB) until last season, when the set came down to gijonés LEB-2. Despite their current contract, the player chose to accept the offer of Melilla and continue playing in La Liga LEB.
is a player of great natural ability and that the track makes a big work wear on opponents. Knows how to move well inside the area and has a great vision for the pass, especially since the high post. On offense does not hesitate to get his defender in the paint to break then drive to the basket and using their speed and power physics. If you float can shoot from outside, even 3 points. Applies hard on defense, which is always a basic part, and transmitting the character to his fellow winner ...
12 # Michael Southall : pivot 25 years old and 2.10 meters height who arrived last summer at the university directly from Melilla. After being a major player in High-School in 2000 was about to enter the NCAA's hand at the University of Kentucky. However, this year was arrested for use and possession of marijuana, which he supposed to be sentenced to one year in jail. Subsequently, the University of Georgia Tech offered to enter into their school curriculum since 2001, but again problems with the police prevented him from playing. This time he was sentenced to three years probation and enrolled in 2002 at Louisiana-Lafayette University (NCAA), where he remained until 2006, but spent two years in white various academic problems. But his problems, this time sporting, did not end there: first destination in Europe was the Patron AEP Greek Olympics, but last minute problems with his contract led him to call at the Melilla replacing the injured Demba M'Bengue.
reference The great inside game Melilla. You should confirm the great performance offered in the LEB Last season, which at times became one of the best centers for the category. This year, with the experience that gives to know the city and the club, it is expected that their contribution will increase further. This is a "center" that can impose his size in the paint, so defense, intimidation and rebounds are guaranteed. It is a good scorer thanks to his mastery of the game in the positions close to the basket, finishing many actions with mates. Despite his height is a player physically coordinated and worked well. Understands the game and knows attend his teammates when the defense closed on him. Awful from the free throw line ...
TRAINER:
Paco Olmos, Valencia Technical born 37 years ago and faces his 1 st season in the North African table. His experience in the LEB is notable because it has led to Drac Inca (99/00), Ciudad de Huelva (00/01), CB Los Barrios (01/02) and CB Calpe (05/06). He also had the opportunity to lead for two seasons (02/04) in the ACB to Pamesa Valencia. Face the challenge of returning to basketball Melilla about play-offs after five seasons of drought. "
OTHER PLAYERS USED DURING THE SEASON:
6 # Alfons Albert : Valencia pivot 34 years old and 2.10 meters height has played the last two seasons in the ranks of UB La Palma. Formed in the lower categories of Joventut Badalona, \u200b\u200bwith whom he played two seasons (95/97) in the ACB. After a year in Ourense (97/98), in 1998 he transferred to Pamesa Valencia (ACB), where it remains until the season 02/03, when he joined Breogán Lugo (02/03). After his stay in Galicia, Albert decides to leave Greece to play basketball in the Kolossos Rhodes, which offers great performance that is interrupted by failing a drug test. However, the counter-analysis showed the player's innocence and was acquitted of the charge, joining the UB La Palma (LEB) in December 2005.
has come to Melilla to contribute experience and, above all, strong presence in the paint. As demonstrated in La Palma, Albert is a power forward if you have confidence and respect of the injury can be a leader in the indoor game. His physique and his size allows it to bounce with competence in both baskets, and intensity will lead to even more of an effort to catch a rebound. In attack moves very well in the low post, especially pivoting to his left and then throw a hand. In defense has no trouble pairing with any rival, even American big and strong, which does not let him win the position and allowed easy shots. His biggest handicap and are his age and ailing back, as well Olmos will be weighed to extract their best performance ...
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