Puertorricans Abroad 2009-2010 Edition

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Jose Juan Barea (Dallas Mavericks - USA NBA)
Angel Daniel Vasallo (Levallois - France Pro A)
Kevin Hamilton (New Yorker - Germany BBL)
Carlos Rivera (Halcones Rojos - Mexico LNM)
Guillermo Diaz (Eldo Casera - Italy Lega A)
Daniel Santiago (Efes Pilsen - Turkey)


Rumors have Carlos Arroyo in Milwaukee, Portland and Sacramento.
PJ Ramos was interested by Cleveland before the Shaq trade, so who knows now.

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I just can understand Carlos Rivera moves. He sign to play in the mexican league. Playing in Poland which is not one of the most strong leagues in Europe but he was in Europe and probably making more money. Even if he made less I think there will be other european teams interest in him. Now he goes to play in the mexican league which is not going to help at all hes career when puertoricans bench players in the BSN where putting double digits stats in Mexico.

Angel Daniel Vasallo make a good choice and Kevin Hamilton to.

Other players that may receive offers to play overseas (Specially in Europe) are:

Larry Ayuso, Carmelo Lee (played in Israel div. I last year), Nathan Peavey, Filiberto Rivera, Javier Mojica, Joel Jones, Donald Copeland, Miguel Ali Berdiel, Andres Rodriguez, Sharif Fajardo, Alvin Cruz, Angelo Reyes, Alejandro Carmona, Ivan Lopez, Manuel Narvaez, Luis Villafañe, Wilfredo Pagan, Luis Rosa, Christian Dalmau, Ricky Sanchez, Peter John Ramos, David Huertas, Walter Hodge, Jio Fontan, Jesse Pellot, James Life, Alex Galindo, Ramon Clemente and others.

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Jio Fontan is in college if im not mistaken

[cardenales]

I read it somewhere, I guess was in the newspapers.

[cardenales]

By the way, Jio Fontan is not in the Fordham roster for the up comming season.

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By the way, Jio Fontan is not in the Fordham roster for the up comming season.
http://theeastcoastbias.wordpress.com/2009/05/14/jio-fontan-finding-his-way-out-of-fordham/

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Ricky Sanchez - Faymasa Palencia (ESP - LEB Plata)
Carmelo Antrone Lee - Keravnos Strovolou (Cyprus)
Nathan Peavy - Artland Dragons (GER)
Ramón Clemente - Maccabi Ashdod B.C. (ISR)
Jesse Pellot - Maccabi Haifa Heat (ISR)
David Huertas - Fos Ouest Provence (FRA - LNB Pro B)
Javier Mojica - Base Oostende (BEL)
Angel Rosa Clemente - C.A. Tabaré (URU)
Jeffrey Aubry - Halcones Rojos de Veracruz (MEX)
Alphonse Dyer - Fuerza Regia (MEX)
Iván López - Fuerza Regia (MEX)
Omar Alvarado - Fuerza Regia (MEX)
Luis Villafañe - Potros de Itson Obregon (MEX)
Wilfredo Pagán - Toros de Nuevo Laredo (MEX)
Orlando "Guayacan" Santiago - Panteras de Aguas Calientes (MEX)

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Jio Fontan I think he return to college

[holapuertorico]

what makes u think Diaz is going back to Caserta? u wrong on dat one. He is actually not signed to any team right now, (look on casertas website) beause he might get suspended for 2 years from bball for missing a drug test

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what makes u think Diaz is going back to Caserta? u wrong on dat one. He is actually not signed to any team right now, (look on casertas website) beause he might get suspended for 2 years from bball for missing a drug test

actually, im not sure, when i made the thread i thought he was still with the team, didnt knew he was a FA

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actually, im not sure, when i made the thread i thought he was still with the team, didnt knew he was a FAHe is offered by Lottimatica Roma, Alba Berlin and Siena.....

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Andres Rodriguez - Caja Laboral (ESP - ACB)

Caja Laboral inks Andres Rodriguez to short-team deal

Caja Laboral signed playmaker Andres Rodriguez to a one-month deal on Friday. The move comes after learning that point guard Marcelinho Huertas would be sidelined for several weeks with a leg injury. Rodriguez (182, 28) arrives from BC Donetsk, where he averaged 10.8 points and 4 rebounds in 37 Ukrainian League games last season, leading the competition in assists (6.3 apg.) and steals (3.3 spg.). He helped Donetsk reach the Ukrainian League finals. Rodriguez has also played for Turow Zgorzelec in Poland, Union Olimpija in Slovenia and Brujos de Guayama and Criollos de Caguas in his native Puerto Rico. Rodriguez helped Turow reach the Polish League finals in 2007 and 2008 and made it to the Eurocup Final Eight two years ago. He also won the Slovenian League and Slovenian Cup titles with Olimpija in 2005 and lifted the Puerto Rican League trophy with Criollos in 2006. Rodriguez has also been a member of the Puerto Rican under-21 national team.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Euroleague.net

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Andres Rodrgiuez to BAZKONIA!!!!!!:)


THE BEST TRUE PG OF PUERTO RICO!!!!!!

http://www.elcorreodigital.com/vizcaya/prensa/noticias/200908/03/fotos/3322777.jpg

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Ricky Sanchez - Halcones Rojos de Veracruz (MEX)
Angel “Buster” Figueroa - Lobos Grises de Durango (MEX)
Manuel Narváez - Lobos Grises de Durango (MEX)
Alex Galindo - Cader de Rocha (URU)
James Life Flores - KK Feni Industries Kavadarci (FYR Macedonia)

[Flexo]

Whats the deal with Arroyo?

[bobo81]

Whats the deal with Arroyo?

For real...I am hoping he can get back with the Magic thatd be cool. He shouldnt be anywhere else but the NBA.

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Miami Heat signs former FIU point guard Carlos Arroyo
BY MICHAEL WALLACE
mwallace@MiamiHerald.com
The Miami Heat didn't have to search far to address its critical lack of depth at the point guard position.
The Heat signed former FIU standout and Pinecrest resident Carlos Arroyo to a non-guaranteed, one-year deal that would be worth the veteran's minimum of about $1.1 million if he is still with the team in January.
Arroyo participated in Monday's practice and will travel with the team for this week's two-game trip to play Oklahoma City on Wednesday in Tulsa and New Orleans on Friday in Kansas City. Arroyo worked out with the Heat's second-team unit.
The team had been searching for help at the position since backup Chris Quinn sprained his right foot in Friday's practice. Quinn missed Sunday's home loss to San Antonio and is likely to be out at least a week.
Only starter Mario Chalmers and training camp long shot John Lucas were available at point guard the past few days in practice. Arroyo, a seven-year NBA veteran, spent last season playing in Israel and was looking for a chance to return to the league. He last played in the NBA for the Orlando two years ago.
Arroyo has had interest in playing for the Heat for several years, but the interest and wasn't always mutual. Timing was also a factor for Miami.
That changed when agent Leon Rose called Arroyo on Sunday night to inform him that Miami had a spot.
``The opportunity kind of came in quick,'' Arroyo said. ``I'm excited to be here. I've been waiting for the opportunity and it presented itself. I know a couple of guys have been out. But I'm here to do whatever I can to help this team. If that is to run the show, then that's what it'll be. This is a great opportunity for me to come in here and to play at home.''
Arroyo, a native of Puerto Rico, has appeared in 433 regular season games and has averaged 7.0 points, 3.3 assists and 1.7 rebounds. He has spent time with Toronto, Denver, Utah and Detroit before he played parts of three seasons in Orlando.
Arroyo finished his FIU career as the school's all-time leader in assists and steals. He also ranked second at the school in three-pointers made.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Arroyo was signed with the intent of being Chalmers' backup at the point. But this is the first time in Chalmers' two seasons with Miami he has had an experienced NBA veteran to contend with in practice and for his role.
Spoelstra and team president Pat Riley met for at least two days to consider outside options, with veterans available such as Jamaal Tinsley, Brevin Knight, Bobby Jackson and Stephon Marbury. Apparently, none were as convenient or as willing to come for non-guaranteed money as Arroyo.
Already operating at nearly $3 million above the league's punitive luxury tax on payrolls in excess of $69.9 million, the Heat has been reluctant to add significant salary.
``We've been evaluating several names for awhile,'' Spoelstra said. ``He was available. He was here. We're very familiar with his game. It was the right move for right now.''
Arroyo could be in the lineup on Wednesday as the Heat (0-3) looks for its first preseason victory and, more importantly, to establish some consistency at the position. Guard Dwyane Wade said he welcomed the move to sign Arroyo and to give Chalmers some help -- and a competitive push -- in the backcourt.
Chalmers was 2 of 10 from the field with five turnovers and three assists in his first two preseason games. But he played better against the Spurs on Sunday, when he had 17 points, four rebounds and three assists.
``He's a playmaker, first and foremost,'' Wade said of Arroyo. ``He's going to help Mario as well. It'll be good for [Chalmers]. Carlos has been around in the NBA on some good teams. His experience is going to help a lot of guys.''

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Arroyo to the Heat is even better, I cant wait to see him in action!

[Flexo]

Great news, I hope he gets the starting job.

Funny how Arroyo ends up playing with his rival, Wade.

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Peter John Ramos - Fujian SBS Xunxing (CHN)

Peter the Chinaman

By Carlos Rosa Rosa / crosa@elnuevodia.com

Peter John Ramos agreed to a one season contract with the Fujian China, professional League club yesterday reported his mentor on the island, Felix 'Felo' Rivera.

The Center will travel tomorrow to China to report to his new team in his first experience in Asia.

Rivera added that his pupil’s contract amounts to $400,000, including all bonuses. "In China players are getting paid better than in Europe." "It is a good money to Peter and we hope he succeeds," said the former President of the BSN.

Ramos comes from two seasons in the ACB League in Spain with the Alta Gestión Fuenlabrada, taking a limited role in each season. The Chinese League starts in December and will be extended until late March or early April.

Ramos belongs to the Quebradillas Pirates in the local tournament.

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Rick Apodaca - Bialetti Scafati Basket (ITA - Lega Due)

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Alejandro "Bimbo" Carmona - Fuerza Regia (MEX)

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http://www.interbasket.net/news/2009/12/22/guillermo-diaz-superman-waiting-in-the-wings/

Guillermo Diaz

Stuart

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http://www.interbasket.net/news/2009/12/22/guillermo-diaz-superman-waiting-in-the-wings/

Guillermo Diaz

Stuart I think he is material for NBA.