FIBA CoCaBa Championships (August 10-14, 2009)

[JGX2]

Sounds like a tremendous game...if someone said beforehand that Mexico would shoot 13-19 from three and 25-31 from the line you would have expected them to win by more than three. Garnett...massive huevos.

What happened on the last possession? I couldn't quite figure it out on the radio.

 

[mercury2]

Belizean players upset at the flagrant foul called with 30+ seconds remaining that basically gave the gold to Mexico. The Love FM announcers are upset as well. And so am I, damn it! It wasn't just one call, there were several questionnable calls according to the announcers.

 

[stuart2]

Who shot the last shot for Belize?

Stuart

 

[mercury2]

I believe it was Milton Palacio who shot the last three point attempt for Belize. Alex Carcamo (I believe) fouled Llamas (sp?) when Mexico had the ball and was up. He was called for flagrant 1 coz 'it was an intentional foul', well, duh! Everyone knew Belize was going to foul. But according to the announcers, the Belizean went for the ball, and I think Llamas flopped or something.

 

[mercury2]

In any event, I'm proud to call myself Belizean. Despite all odds, Belize won silver. The Belize NT returns to Belize City tomorrow, The Gov't of Belize has planned a motorcade from the Int'l Airport to the Belize City Center in Downtown Belize City for a big rally. Well deserved!

 

[stuart2]

I believe it was Milton Palacio who shot the last three point attempt for Belize. Alex Carcamo (I believe) fouled Llamas (sp?) when Mexico had the ball and was up. He was called for flagrant 1 coz 'it was an intentional foul', well, duh! Everyone knew Belize was going to foul. But according to the announcers, the Belizean went for the ball, and I think Llamas flopped or something.

The official play-by-play has the intentional foul on Keenan Jourdon?

Stuart

 

[smgem2k92]

Foul, game in favor of Mexico

Foul, game in favor of Mexico

Its obvious that that Flagrant Foul, wasn't fair, i have listen to three different commentators, and all agree that that ball game was called in favor of Mexico.

It was a tough game, Fiba fought us on and off the court, they told us we couldn't play, then they told us we were to head back home, I know Mexico played an excellent game, but the BELIZE TEAM is my champion!

Now that Mexico won the gold, i bet Belize will win the appeal, because they won silver and not the gold.


Congrats to Belize!!!!!RALLY TOMORROW!!!

 

[mercury2]

The official play-by-play has the intentional foul on Keenan Jourdon?

Stuart

It probably was Keenan Jourdon . Honestly, it was too nerve-wracking to really keep up with everything that was happening.

 

[stuart2]

It probably was Keenan Jourdon . Honestly, it was too nerve-wracking to really keep up with everything that was happening.

No worries, just writing something up. Hope you Belizean guys stick around, it's been interesting (and will be interesting) following your team's story. No doubt, the issue of naturalization is a big topic that FIBA is continually going to have to deal with, and I've learned a lot following Belize.

Stuart

 

[mercury2]

No worries, just writing something up. Hope you Belizean guys stick around, it's been interesting (and will be interesting) following your team's story. No doubt, the issue of naturalization is a big topic that FIBA is continually going to have to deal with, and I've learned a lot following Belize.

Stuart

I'll stick around. It's nothing new for Belize. We're constantly being given this treatment by our latin neighbors. Sad. Is it because we're small? Because we speak English? Because we're multi-cultured?

 

[stuart2]

I'll stick around. It's nothing new for Belize. We're constantly being given this treatment by our latin neighbors. Sad. Is it because we're small? Because we speak English? Because we're multi-cultured?

Good to know you'll be around. Belizean's passion for your team and basketball is up there... so would like to have more of you here... there is some safety in numbers, ask the Philippines

Stuart

 

[hardknox2]

wow gr8 game but a lil disappointed that the ref gave away the game, calling a clean strip a flagrant foul. Would have felt better for mexico winning if that didn't happen. shamefull to win a game like that.

Anyways proud of belize. Glad they get respect now... mexico... Hi neighbor!!!

 

[mercury2]

Good to know you'll be around. Belizean's passion for your team and basketball is up there... so would like to have more of you here... there is some safety in numbers, ask the Philippines

Stuart

Thanks. We're a rowdy bunch used to controversy . It's actually a compliment (and a bit funny) that big Mexico was scared of tiny Belize. Ha!

 

[Dtown2]

If the silver medal stands up does that mean Belize will be in Centrobasket next year? I want to see how this team progresses, and I'd love for them to continue to give FIBA the finger.

 

[mercury2]

If the silver medal stands up does that mean Belize will be in Centrobasket next year? I want to see how this team progresses, and I'd love for them to continue to give FIBA the finger.

Yes, if the silver medal stands, Belize will be in Centrobasket next year.

 

[JGX2]

The key to winning the FIBA appeal will be nicknames, you can't be a Belizean basketball player and not have a nickname.

Noel Felix to bolster their front line next year?

 

[planaria2]

How it was the 3rd place game? It worth a spot to Centra Basket, not?

 

[JGX2]

Panama won the third place game 86-69. Outscored CR 35-14 in the third quarter.

 

[alermac2]

If Belize becomes another quality NT, it finally will be time to expand the Tournament of the Americas

 

[ballaholic2]

trinidad playing in cetrobasket 2010?

trinidad playing in cetrobasket 2010?

hi new to the post , quick question is Trinidad who came forth at the cbc championship being accepted to centro basket2010. does anyone have information on this development, if yes , explain this . as i know only the top three teams from the recent 2009 Caribbean championship,Jamaica, bvi and cuba have qualified.would like official info on this .