J1 League Standouts: Top Players & Teams

by Archynetys Sports Desk

1. Mohamed Dabone (2011)

Statistics Matchday 1: 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 23 efficiency

Equipment: Athletic Barça

He didn’t start but when he stepped on the hardwood he had an immediate impact. Block in one of the first actions and a very aesthetic robbery and kill shortly after. He accompanied a very complete performance with a 2/2 in triples

2. Urko Madariaga (2005)

Statistics Matchday 1: 19 points, 8 rebounds, 23 efficiency

Equipment: Bilbao Basket

He is not the tallest in the tournament nor the strongest but he showed that he will give 100% against anyone they put in front of him. He gave a recital of movements in the post and positioning and was the soul of his team in the narrow defeat against Gran Canaria

3. Dylan Bordón (2004)

Equipment: CB Canary Foundation

Statistics Matchday 1: 35 points, 40 rating

He was phenomenal in the second half scoring 26 of the 35 points to lead his team’s victory at La Fonteta. Very incisive in dividing the Taronja defense, he was the soul of his team in the final 14-33 partial of the last quarter

4. Egor Amosov (2008)

Equipment: Real Madrid

Statistics Matchday 1: 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3/7 triples, 26 PIR

He was the highlight of the first quarter of the inaugural Real Madrid – Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre scoring 10 points in that period. He showed he had a good hand from the outside as well as the ability to step on paint. He completed a very good performance with 6 rebounds and 4 assists

5. Xabi López (2004)

Equipment: CB Canary Foundation

Statistics Matchday 1: 24 points, 13 rebounds, 38 efficiency

Together with Dylan Bordón he was the banner of the Aurinegra victory at home. When the Argentine was well controlled in the 1st half, López was the most solid of his team, contributing in all facets

6. Lee Aliya (2004)

Equipment: UCAM Murcia

Statistics Matchday 1: 23 points, 12 rebounds, 31 efficiency

He displayed his spectacular physical ability in the tight duel against Burgos Grupo de Santiago. He was very accurate near the paint (10/11 on 2-point shots) and in addition to hanging on the rim 4 times, he also made 2 blocks

7. Luca Medal (2006)

Equipment: Stellantis&You Granada

Statistics Matchday 1: 16 points, 20 rating

He scored 6 key points in the last minute to lead his team to victory in Lleida by 65 to 69. He was very accurate from 4.70 (8/9 in free throws)

8. Joaquin Taboada (2007)

Equipment: Burgos Group of Santiago

Statistics Matchday 1: 25 points and 5 rebounds

He displayed his physical and technical resources with three-pointers and powerful dunks. He proved to be a player with a lot of energy and determination and scored a crucial triple in the final minutes.

9. Adrian Torres (2006)

Equipment: Youth of Badalona

Statistics Matchday 1: 14 points and 22 rating

He was the best of his team in the defeat in Zaragoza by 99 to 84. In certain moments of the game he was the one who best equalized the contest physically. He contributed in several facets with 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 recoveries

10. Ibai Hendricks (2005)

Equipment: Stellantis&You Granada

Statistics Matchday 1: 10 points, 13 rebounds, 23 efficiency

He was the interior leader of the Nasrid team, capturing 13 rebounds, 5 of them in the last and final quarter in which his team managed to take the victory in Lleida

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