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    URU – Osimani’s aim is for Uruguay to reach FIBA World Championship in Turkey

    SAN JUAN (2010 FIBA World Championship) - Uruguay guard Martin Osimani is very hopeful that his national side will qualify for next year's FIBA World Championship in Turkey.

    Osimani was on the Uruguayan team that claimed impressive wins over Puerto Rico, Panama and Mexico at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship in Las Vegas.

    Puerto Rico and Panama had just one year earlier played at the World Championship in Japan.

    However, Osimani and Co ultimately failed to snatch a place at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Athens after finishing the Las Vegas event with five defeats.

    "We were short because of injuries and this year we will look to make the squad bigger so we won't be tired at the end of the championship," Osimani said.

    Though the recent swine flu outbreak in Mexico has raised concerns about this year's FIBA Americas Championship, Osimani is optimistic that everything will be okay once it is time to stage the qualifying event.

    "Everybody is waiting to see what happens with the swine flu," Osimani said in Puerto Rico, where he is now on the books of Atléticos de San Germán.

    "We are nervous but in Uruguay there are a lot people wanting to start the preparation because there are a lot of expectations after the 2007 tournament where we had a good showing."

    One reason why Osimani and others are upbeat about Uruguayan basketball is the improvement of the domestic league (LUB) in the country.

    Bigua, who finished third in this year’s FIBA Americas League, are a force on the continent and other teams have gotten better.

    "The level has improved," he said.

    "Also the level of the imports has improved a lot and the players who play overseas are present.

    "They have to improve the organization to become an elite league but it has improved and been worked on a lot."
    Die Liebe wird eine Krankheit, wenn man sie als eine Heilung sieht
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  • #2
    it's the next logical step. After a 6th place in the 2007 Americas, repeating such performance (5th, if you exclude the US) would get them a spot on Turkey. I hope they do.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by alermac View Post
      it's the next logical step. After a 6th place in the 2007 Americas, repeating such performance (5th, if you exclude the US) would get them a spot on Turkey. I hope they do.
      Same here. Although people tend to forget, they have a history in basketball and should return to the bif tournaments.
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      • #4
        URU – Osimani and Uruguay with a lot of expectations for FIBA Americas Championship

        PONCE (2009 FIBA Americas Championship) – Uruguayan point guard Martin Osimani talked about the expectations for the Uruguayan National Team for the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship (World Qualifier) that will be played in Mexico from August 26 until September 6.

        After winning the second title in a row with Bigua, the guard of the Uruguayan national team was signed by Atléticos de San Germán in Puerto Rico where he averages 10.13 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists in his first eight games.

        Osimani, who made his debut with the junior national team in 1998, talked about the expectations after a good FIBA Americas Championship in 2007 but he is also worried about the current situation in Mexico.

        "Everybody is waiting to see what happens with the swine flu. We are nervous but in Uruguay there are a lot people wanting to start the preparation because there are a lot of expectations after the 2007 tournament where we had a good showing."

        Uruguay finished second in Group A of the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship with a 3-1 record. Their only loss was against Argentina and defeated Puerto Rico, Mexico y Panama. Then in the second round they lost to Canada, Venezuela, USA and Brazil to finish eighth and out of the Olympics.

        "We were short because of injuries and this year we will look to extend the team so we son't be tired at the end of the championship", said the guard, explaining one of the factors for their bad performance in the second round.

        Uruguay has seen the development of players like Leandro García Morales, Esteban Batista, Gustavo Barrera, Jayson Granger in the last couple of years and is expected that they make an immediate impact in the national team for international competitions. Also veterans like Nicolas Mazzarino might join the team.

        "This is what everybody is waiting for to see what we can do better. We are waiting for Nicolas Mazzarino to see if he comes back after he retired but we know that the new players are having great seasons abroad and we have a lot of expectations to improve."

        Part of the development of these players has been the Uruguayan League where Osimani, Leandro García Morales, Esteban Batista, among other have played.

        "The level has improved, also the level of the imports has improved a lot and the players who play overseas are present. They have to improve the organization to be an elite league but it has improved and been worked a lot."

        Bigua had their best season in history, winning their second straight title in Uruguay but at the international level they won the South American Championship for Clubs and played in the Final Four of the FIBA Americas League.

        Osimani, who played in the United States in Utah and Duquesne University, is concentrated to have a great season with San German which is the one with the most tradition with 14 championships.

        "I hope to have a great culmination with San German. We had our ups and downs."

        Finally Osimani wants to play for Uruguay and give them their first FIBA World Championship since 1986.

        "There are a lot of expectations for this tournament and I can't wait to play."
        Die Liebe wird eine Krankheit, wenn man sie als eine Heilung sieht
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        • #5
          Uruguayan league suspended until the end of May.
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          • #6
            URU - Uruguay with a great opportunity to qualify

            MONTEVIDEO (2009 FIBA Americas Championship) - Uruguayan center Esteban Batista sees a favorable road to qualify for the 2010 FIBA World Championship for Uruguay as they were drawn to Group A of the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship to be played from August 26 to September 6 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

            "It was favorable because it allows us to start the tournament without facing the strong teams at the start," said Batista.

            Batista already started to train under the direction of Santiago Espasandín and along with guard Gustavo Barrera.

            "The only thing that I think today is that the chances are big and good like the Pan-American games, this time it will be the same. I want to qualify not matter what, even if it is by goal average."

            Uruguay will not have shooter Nicolas Mazzarino after he announced his retirement but the team will have the rest of their stars in this tournament.

            "Obviously it affects us because we can't give anything away," said Batista about the loss of Mazzarino.

            The national team will begin to practice on June 24 at Club Atenas informed the Uruguayan Federation.

            Uruguay is in Group A along with Puerto Rico, Mexico, US Virgin Islands and Canada. Group B has Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Venezuela.

            The best four teams qualify for the 2010 FIBA World Championship to be played in Turkey.
            Die Liebe wird eine Krankheit, wenn man sie als eine Heilung sieht
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            • #7
              URU - Uruguayan national team called

              MONTEVIDEO (2009 FIBA Americas Championship) - The Uruguayan national team called their pre selection for the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship to be played in Puerto Rico. The announcement was made by head coach Gerardo Jauri after a meeting with Uruguayan Basketball Federation President, Ney Castillo.

              The players called are: Martín Osimani, Gustavo Barrera, Jayson Granger, Leandro García Morales, Mauro Tornaría, Juan Pablo Silveira, Mauricio Aguiar, Emilio Tabaoda, Sebastián Vázquez, Diego Castrillón, Sebastián Izaguirre, Reque Newsome, Esteban Batista, Gastón Páez, Claudio Charquero and Nicolás Borsellino.

              Some junior players will be called to practice later on. The practices start on June 24.
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              • #8
                Pretty much the same roster of every year, minus SG Nicolás Mazzarino who retired (big loss fot his team) and adding C Reque Newsome who naturalized this year.

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                • #9
                  URU - Uruguay with some KEY losses

                  URU - Uruguay with some losses prior to their first practice:

                  miercoles, 24 de junio 2009




                  MONTEVIDEO - The Uruguayan National Team start their practice session under coach Gerardo Jauri with two key losses.

                  Mauricio Aguiar, who just returned from Italy, announced that he will play for Marinos in the semifinals of the Venezuelan Liga Profesional that starts today.

                  At the same time guard Mauro Tornaria is recovering from back surgery.

                  The list of players called is:

                  PG: Martín Osimani, Jayson Granger and Gustavo Barrera.
                  SG: Leandro García Morales and Juan Pablo Silveira.
                  SF: Emilio Taboada and Sebastián Vázquez.
                  PF: Sebastián Izaguirre and Diego Castrillón.
                  C: Esteban Batista, Gastón Páez, Nicolás Borselino, Claudio Charquero and Reque Newsome.

                  Jauri said that he might call some players to join the practices.

                  Uruguay is in Group A along with Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Their first game is against USVI.

                  The 2009 FIBA Americas Championship will be played at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico from August 26 to September 6. The top 4 teams qualify for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.


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                  • #10
                    Uruguay named its roster for Puerto Rico:

                    I from Wisconsin!
                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca6O8FR0rbQ

                    TO SYNTHESIZER WE ARE A BIG TEAM

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                    • #11
                      Timothy Jennings scored a record 44 points - Nov 4, 2009 (by Hector Lopez)

                      Timothy Jennings (193-G-83, agency: GOTathletes, college: Gardner-Webb) scored a Uruguayan League 2009 record with 44 points, but his team, Cordon, was defeated 98-97 by Bohemios with 43 ponmts by Tommie Liddell (193-G-85, college: St.Louis). Also for Cordon Ryan Blankson (201-F-80, college: Loyola, IL) netted 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while for Bohemios Marcus King-Stockton (206-F-85, college: Colorado) scored 8 points and took 10 rebounds. Other games played:
                      Olimpia 93 - Reque Newsome (203-C-81, college: S.Indiana)23 points and 13 rebounds, Jeff McMillan (203-F-80, college: USC) 8 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists, Leroy Davis (200-F-81, agency: ProSportsCareers, college: Georgia St.)7 points 2 rebounds 3 assists
                      Tabare 77 - Robert McKiver (191-G-84, college: Houston) 21 points, 9 rebounds 6 assists
                      - - -
                      Cader 95 - Alex Galindo (198-F-85, college: Florida Intern.) 31 points 16 rebounds, Jamar Nutter (188-G-84, college: Seton Hall) 21 points 6 rebounds, Jermaine Griffin (206-C-86, agency: Lanshire Group, college: Texas Arlington) 21 points 15 rebounds
                      Hebraica 87- Michael Gale (193-G-82, college: Centenary) 26 points 4 rebounds, Jaime Lloreda (201-F/C-80, college: LSU) 19 poiints 12 rebounds
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                      • #12
                        Defensor Sporting proclaimed LUB champions.
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                        • #13
                          When I was living in Uruguay, Defensor was one of those consistent clubs always in the contention for the title or in deep playoff runs.

                          In my opinion, the reason for their success has been the great work of upper management. Unlike other sporting clubs, Defensor has spread the focus beyond football.
                          "No hay poder en el mundo que pueda cambiar el destino"
                          -El Padrino

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                          • #14
                            hello there

                            i want to ask if someone knows jose maria ayub..he's an uruguyan basketball player..
                            does anyone has any infos abouti him...stats,heigh, position
                            yhanks

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by imad_s View Post
                              hello there

                              i want to ask if someone knows jose maria ayub..he's an uruguyan basketball player..
                              does anyone has any infos abouti him...stats,heigh, position
                              yhanks
                              Ayub, José María
                              196 Alero 10/9/86
                              02 Bohemios Sudamericano sub 17 - 6°
                              03 Bohemios Torneo Saludcoop Sub 20 - 6°
                              04 Bohemios - Metropolitano Torneo Vallenar Sub 20 - 1°
                              05 Bohemios - LUB (17 part. 3.7 ppp 1.8 rpp 0.4 app)
                              06 Bohemos - Metropolitano
                              07 Bohemios - Metropolitano - CAMPEON - (11 part. 2.7 ppp 0.7 rpp 3.1 app)
                              Welcome - LUB(15 part. 3.5 ppp 0.9 rpp 0.1 app)
                              08 Marne - Metropolitano
                              Bohemios - LUB (24 part. 8.2 mpp, 2.8 ppp, 1.1 rpp, 0.3 app. Valor 1.9)
                              09 Bohemios LUB (30 part. 4.1 ppp, 2.1 rpp, 0.5 app, Valor: 2.8


                              alero = small forward
                              part. = games
                              ppp = points per game
                              rpp = rebounds per game
                              app = assists per game
                              mpp = minutes per game
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