The Kentucky Wildcats will have a much stiffer test in the Bahamas tonight when they do battle with San Lorenzo de Almagro.
San Lorenzo is coming off a 30-8 season in which they won the championship in Argentina’s top-level LigaA.
Here’s a look at their roster with a breakdown of key players below:
Dar Tucker (College: DePaul):
– Has had several runs in the NBA D-League during his long professional career
– Two time NBA D-League Slam Dunk Champion (2010 and 2011)
– Once scored 58 points in a D-League game
– Argentine League MVP (2017)
– NBA D-League Most Improved Player (2011)
– Third-team Parade All-American (2007)
Donald Sims (College: Appalachian State):
– SoCon Player of the Year – Media (2010)
– Two time First-team All-SoCon (2010, 2011)
– 2,000 point scorer in college
Eric Dawson (College: Midwestern State):
– Played several seasons in the NBA D-League
– NBA D-League champion (2012)
– NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year (2012)
– Second-team Division II All-American (2007)
– Two time First-team All-LSC (2006, 2007)
– BSN All Star (2017)
– Averaged 25.3 points and 13.4 rebounds per game in LigaA last season
Marcos Mata (Argentina):
– Member of Argentina’s senior national team
– Played in 2012 Olympics
– 6’7″ sharpshooter
Tyrone Curnell (College: Valdosta State):
– Has enjoyed a lengthy professional career in several different countries
Jerome Meyinsse (College: Virginia):
– Named best center last season while playing for Athens
– Played for the Virginia Cavaliers in college
– Three time NBB champion (2014, 2015, 2016)
– Two time NBB All-Star (2014, 2015)
– NBB Finals MVP Award (2014)
– FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2014)
Recently signed to replace Canadian Joel Anthony:
Buenos Aires, Argentina. Several days ago there was talk of the possible incorporation of Jerome Meyinsse into CASLA, and yesterday it was confirmed with the club’s official announcement. This will be the second stage of the American in San Lorenzo , as he joined the team that was crowned National League champion in 2016/17.
With the departure of Canadian Joel Anthony , Gonzalo Garcia needed to cover the pivot position and Meyinsse , who was selected as the best center in the last regular season (playing for Athens ), was chosen.
Nicolas Aguirre (Argentina):
– Another player with a lengthy professional career
– Argentine League MVP (2015)
– Super 8 Tournament MVP (2014)
– Played for Argentina’s senior national team in the 2015 Pan Am Games
Máximo Fjellerup (Argentina):
– Played for Argentina in 2017 FIBA AmeriCup
Here are the key players for San Lorenzo:
Dawson, a 34-year-old 2.06-meter center, arrives after playing last season at Mercedes Communications, where he led his team in points (25.3 average in 23 games) and rebounds (13.4 in the same amount) of games).
In this way, the Cyclone has confirmed its 10 major chips: Nicolás Aguirre, José Vildoza, Donald Sims, Dar Tucker, Marcos Mata, Tyrone Curnell, Mathias Calfani, Jerome Meyinsse and Eric Dawson. In addition, the youth team includes Cristian Cardo, Matias Morera, Juan Hierrezuelo and Christian Bihurriet.
Photo: LNB
