FIBAAMERICAS.COM Special issue 02 Feature

Alex García, FIBA-Americas Championship 2009 August 27, 2009 The brazilian meteorite GOODGood When he played in the NBA for the and the New Orleans Hornets, it was always heard that he was too small to play as a swingman, but he was already a valuable piece as a defender. Alex Garcia, who netted 21 points in the win over SStarttart the Dominican Republic, could not stay in the NBA by being a victim of many injuries but he played well in Israel in Maccabi Tel Aviv as they were runner up in the 2008 Euroleague. Despite being successful in Europe for his speed, he decided to return to Brazil as he played for Universo BRB, one of the best teams in the league. In the last couple of years he has been a and small forward because of his strength and enormous jumping ability which is a plus for head coach Moncho Monsalve. Alex García: looks to make a layup. Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA

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STAFF tries to penetrate the basket against Noe Alonzo in the win of over Mexico Javier Otero - Director of Comnunication FIBA-Américas 81-66 as he scored 15 points and dished 11 assists. Chu García - Editor Fernando Luis Rolón - Creative Director Luis ModHeightti - Comunications Albert Ortiz - Comunications/IT Assistant SCHeduLE Néstor Rodríguez - Eligibility & Doping Control fibaamericas.com thursday 27 Firday 28 Saturday 29 José Jiménez - Photography FIBA-Américas photo Archive and El Nuevo Día newspaper 1:30 PAN vs DOM 1:30 ARG vs BRA 1:30 MEX vs ISV FIBA globAL sponsors 4:00 CAN vs MEX 4:00 ISV vs CAN 4:00 CAN vs URU 6:30 BRA vs VEN 6:30 VEN vs PAN 6:30 DOM vs VEN 9:00 PUR vs isv 9:00 URU vs PUR 9:00 PAN vs ARG 02 Did you know? First win for Brazil

After two weeks of negotiation, Argentinean guard Pablo Prigioni entered the roster of Real Madrid and that allows him to play without worries with , who needed him at the II Marchand Continental Championship Cup as they lost all three games. The player elected as the best in the ACB league last season arrives to Real Madrid after playing for six seasons in Tau Ceramica alongside who is one of the best players in Europe.

Puerto Rican guard Walter Hodge made his debut with the US Virgin Islands national team with 12 points, taking advantage of his grandparents who were born in the USVI, his only inconvenient is that he will play as an import in Puerto Rico. Hodge, who won two NCAA titles with the Florida Gators, had to move to the USVI national team after seeing the number of great guards who might make the national team. The guard just wants to grow internationally and is happy about it. Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA , looks to surpass the defensive effort of Francisco Garcia. The Brazilian made 21 points for the winners.

The combination of Leandro Barbosa and Alex Garcia was key with 42 points as Brazil defeated the The Mexican team doesn't compete in Dominican Republic 81-68, suffocating the Dominican team in the third quarter who reached a 6 point lead. this tournament because they qualified Both players made 41 points each, but Garcia made three baskets from long distance, and stopped the directly; they entered after the United Dominican rally that was close to a win after having good performances by Francisco Garcia and Charlie States, who won the Olympics, didn't play Villanueva with 17 and 14 points, respectively. in the FIBA Americas Championship. Brazil dominated the rebounds 45-37 and the assists 22-16. Originally this tournament was going to be played in Mexico but lost it because In the first game Uruguay crushed US Virgin Islands 88-62 as Esteban Batista had 23 points and they didn't meet the requirements of FIBA 13 rebounds while shooter Leandro Garcia Morales had 28 points. Americas.

22 7 02 Americas Legends Double-double for Key Player Johnny Báez: an indian that played like a chief

In Real Madrid, one of the best teams in Europe, they love him like he was born in Madrid because he revolutionized with his cat like grace and a great left handed shot that gave him the chance to become the leading scorer in the 1959 Pan-American Games in the United States playing against Oscar Robertson and Jerry West. Johnny Báez, nicknamed the Indian (El Indio), was so dominant in Spain from 1957 to 1961 that future King Juan Carlos was one of his greatest admirers, visiting him by surprise in a bar in La Placita de la Roosevelt in his last trip to Puerto Rico, which proves the love that he feels for the player who wore the uniform of Rio Piedras. With Cardenales he led in scoring in 1957 and 1961 with averages of 24.9 5 points and 23.4, respectively as he played for 17 seasons in the local superior league. KEVIN SHEPPARD His wealth of talent which gave him the ability to become a threat via air or ground, catapulted to eternity; a neurological condition that affected his body If someone is known in Puerto Rico is could not stop the love that the people had for one of the best players in Puerto Kevin Sheppard, guard of the US Virgin Rican basketball history. Islands who played here in four teams Johnny Baez tries to score against the defence of Jerry West (USA) in the 1959 and always has been a regular showing Pan-American Games. knowledge to lead an offense and also makes good shot selection. Winning team In the loss against Uruguay he led with 17 points, showing that he saves Without this five figures the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship could not be organized. a lot of energy despite being 30 years They are: Jorge Santini, Mayor of San Juan; Mari Batista, sports director of the capital; old as he sticks to the offense plan all Ruben Nigaglioni and Salvador Vilella, event organizers and Jaime Lopez, Executive the time. Sheppard, who defended the Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, without a doubt, a winning team. colors of Jacksonville University, made his debut in the Island of Enchantment with Gallitos de Isabela in 2004 with an average of 15.8 points. Two seasons later he played for Guaynabo, repeating in 2008 with averages of 14.2 points Hon. Jorge Santini and 14.6, respectively. In 2007 he played for Maratonistas de Coamo where he had 14.7 points. Tevester Anderson, coach of the US Virgin Islands, has full confidence in Sheppard who doesn't make spectacular plays but sticks to the game plan.

Daniel Santiago: 15 points y 11 rebounds. Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA Jaime López Salvador Vilella Lic. Rubén Nigaglioni Mari Batista Puerto Rico started with a win in the FIBA Americas Championship, defeating Mexico 81-66, led by Carlos Arroyo and Daniel Santiago with 15 points each plus 11 assists from the first and 11 rebounds from the second. Larry Ayuso led the attack with 16 points, including four three pointers, but the dominance by the hosts was absolute in the rebounds (43-33) and in assists (21-11). Ricky Sanchez also helped with 10 rebounds. Center , who had a good rhythm offensively, had to sit with fould trouble in the third quarter and never came back. INFORMACIótion,pics, Mexico was led by Romel Beck with 26 points, making all of his eight free throws. stats & MUCH MORE... Venezuela gave a surprise and defeated Argentina 85-69 as they dominated from start to finish as Oscar puertorico2009.FIBAAMERICAs.com Torres and Hector Romero scored 22 and 19 points, respectively while Greivis Vasquez dished 9 assists. 6 3 02 boxscore FIBA AMeRICAS Championship 2009 ISV 62 GAME 1 VEN 85 GAME 3

Sheppard Romero 12 pts 19 pts 3 reb 5 reb URU 88 ARG 69

García Scola 28 pts 25 pts 6 reb 7 reb GAME 2 GAME 4 DOM 68 MEX 66

García BECK 17 pts 26 pts 3 As 4 REB BRA 81 PUR 81

Huertas Arroyo 9 As 15 Pts 5 reb 11 As 4 5 02 boxscore FIBA AMeRICAS Championship 2009 ISV 62 GAME 1 VEN 85 GAME 3

Sheppard Romero 12 pts 19 pts 3 reb 5 reb URU 88 ARG 69

García Scola 28 pts 25 pts 6 reb 7 reb GAME 2 GAME 4 DOM 68 MEX 66

García BECK 17 pts 26 pts 3 As 4 REB BRA 81 PUR 81

Huertas Arroyo 9 As 15 Pts 5 reb 11 As 4 5 02 Americas Legends Double-double for daniel santiago Key Player Johnny Báez: an indian that played like a chief

In Real Madrid, one of the best teams in Europe, they love him like he was born in Madrid because he revolutionized basketball with his cat like grace and a great left handed shot that gave him the chance to become the leading scorer in the 1959 Pan-American Games in the United States playing against Oscar Robertson and Jerry West. Johnny Báez, nicknamed the Indian (El Indio), was so dominant in Spain from 1957 to 1961 that future King Juan Carlos was one of his greatest admirers, visiting him by surprise in a bar in La Placita de la Roosevelt in his last trip to Puerto Rico, which proves the love that he feels for the player who wore the uniform of Rio Piedras. With Cardenales he led in scoring in 1957 and 1961 with averages of 24.9 5 points and 23.4, respectively as he played for 17 seasons in the local superior league. KEVIN SHEPPARD His wealth of talent which gave him the ability to become a threat via air or ground, catapulted to eternity; a neurological condition that affected his body If someone is known in Puerto Rico is could not stop the love that the people had for one of the best players in Puerto Kevin Sheppard, guard of the US Virgin Rican basketball history. Islands who played here in four teams Johnny Baez tries to score against the defence of Jerry West (USA) in the 1959 and always has been a regular showing Pan-American Games. knowledge to lead an offense and also makes good shot selection. Winning team In the loss against Uruguay he led with 17 points, showing that he saves Without this five figures the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship could not be organized. a lot of energy despite being 30 years They are: Jorge Santini, Mayor of San Juan; Mari Batista, sports director of the capital; old as he sticks to the offense plan all Ruben Nigaglioni and Salvador Vilella, event organizers and Jaime Lopez, Executive the time. Sheppard, who defended the Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, without a doubt, a winning team. colors of Jacksonville University, made his debut in the Island of Enchantment with Gallitos de Isabela in 2004 with an average of 15.8 points. Two seasons later he played for Guaynabo, repeating in 2008 with averages of 14.2 points Hon. Jorge Santini and 14.6, respectively. In 2007 he played for Maratonistas de Coamo where he had 14.7 points. Tevester Anderson, coach of the US Virgin Islands, has full confidence in Sheppard who doesn't make spectacular plays but sticks to the game plan.

Daniel Santiago: 15 points y 11 rebounds. Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA Jaime López Salvador Vilella Lic. Rubén Nigaglioni Mari Batista Puerto Rico started with a win in the FIBA Americas Championship, defeating Mexico 81-66, led by Carlos Arroyo and Daniel Santiago with 15 points each plus 11 assists from the first and 11 rebounds from the second. Larry Ayuso led the attack with 16 points, including four three pointers, but the dominance by the hosts was absolute in the rebounds (43-33) and in assists (21-11). Ricky Sanchez also helped with 10 rebounds. Center Peter John Ramos, who had a good rhythm offensively, had to sit with fould trouble in the third quarter and never came back. INFORMACIótion,pics, Mexico was led by Romel Beck with 26 points, making all of his eight free throws. stats & MUCH MORE... Venezuela gave a surprise and defeated Argentina 85-69 as they dominated from start to finish as Oscar puertorico2009.FIBAAMERICAs.com Torres and Hector Romero scored 22 and 19 points, respectively while Greivis Vasquez dished 9 assists. 6 3 02 Did you know? First win for Brazil

After two weeks of negotiation, Argentinean guard Pablo Prigioni entered the roster of Real Madrid and that allows him to play without worries with Argentina, who needed him at the II Marchand Continental Championship Cup as they lost all three games. The player elected as the best point guard in the ACB league last season arrives to Real Madrid after playing for six seasons in Tau Ceramica alongside Tiago Splitter who is one of the best players in Europe.

Puerto Rican guard Walter Hodge made his debut with the US Virgin Islands national team with 12 points, taking advantage of his grandparents who were born in the USVI, his only inconvenient is that he will play as an import in Puerto Rico. Hodge, who won two NCAA titles with the Florida Gators, had to move to the USVI national team after seeing the number of great guards who might make the national team. The guard just wants to grow internationally and is happy about it. Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA Leandro Barbosa, looks to surpass the defensive effort of Francisco Garcia. The Brazilian made 21 points for the winners.

The combination of Leandro Barbosa and Alex Garcia was key with 42 points as Brazil defeated the The Mexican team doesn't compete in Dominican Republic 81-68, suffocating the Dominican team in the third quarter who reached a 6 point lead. this tournament because they qualified Both players made 41 points each, but Garcia made three baskets from long distance, and stopped the directly; they entered after the United Dominican rally that was close to a win after having good performances by Francisco Garcia and Charlie States, who won the Olympics, didn't play Villanueva with 17 and 14 points, respectively. in the FIBA Americas Championship. Brazil dominated the rebounds 45-37 and the assists 22-16. Originally this tournament was going to be played in Mexico but lost it because In the first game Uruguay crushed US Virgin Islands 88-62 as center Esteban Batista had 23 points and they didn't meet the requirements of FIBA 13 rebounds while shooter Leandro Garcia Morales had 28 points. Americas.

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Alex García, FIBA-Americas Championship 2009 August 28, 2009 The brazilian meteorite GOODGood When he played in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Hornets, it was always heard that he was too small to play as a swingman, but he was already a valuable piece as a defender. Alex Garcia, who netted 21 points in the win over SStarttart the Dominican Republic, could not stay in the NBA by being a victim of many injuries but he played well in Israel in Maccabi Tel Aviv as they were runner up in the 2008 Euroleague. Despite being successful in Europe for his speed, he decided to return to Brazil as he played for Universo BRB, one of the best teams in the league. In the last couple of years he has been a shooting guard and small forward because of his strength and enormous jumping ability which is a plus for head coach Moncho Monsalve. Alex García: looks to make a layup. Photo: José Jiménez/FIBA

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STAFF Carlos Arroyo tries to penetrate the basket against Noe Alonzo in the win of Puerto Rico over Mexico Javier Otero - Director of Comnunication FIBA-Américas 81-66 as he scored 15 points and dished 11 assists. Chu García - Editor Fernando Luis Rolón - Creative Director Luis ModHeightti - Comunications Albert Ortiz - Comunications/IT Assistant SCHeduLE Néstor Rodríguez - Eligibility & Doping Control fibaamericas.com thursday 27 Firday 28 Saturday 29 José Jiménez - Photography FIBA-Américas photo Archive and El Nuevo Día newspaper 1:30 PAN vs DOM 1:30 ARG vs BRA 1:30 MEX vs ISV FIBA globAL sponsors 4:00 CAN vs MEX 4:00 ISV vs CAN 4:00 CAN vs URU 6:30 BRA vs VEN 6:30 VEN vs PAN 6:30 DOM vs VEN 9:00 PUR vs isv 9:00 URU vs PUR 9:00 PAN vs ARG