Danilson Vieira celebrated the title with Sport Alges e Dafundo - May 26, 2012
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Danilson Vieira (192-F-85) celebrated the title with Sport Alges e Dafundo in Portugal. This season he averaged 10.6 points per game with his team.
His Alges are Proliga champions. They swept the title series against Fisica. DeSean White came up with 31 points and 16 rebounds in the decisive third game to seal the victory and trophy for Alges.
Having built a comfortable 2-0 lead after two home games Alges eased into the third encounter. The visitors grabbed control early in the game. They unloaded 29 points in the opening frame to build a 14-point lead. Alges boosted the margin in the second quarter. The visitors accumulated a massive 25-point cushion at halftime 50:25. Fisica tried to wake up in the third term. They knocked down 22 points to cut the deficit by two points. But it was far from enough as Alges continued to dominate the game. Fisica cut the distance in the fourth term but never seriously threatened the gap as Alges cruised to the victory. Antonio Pires knocked down 12 points, while Joao Manuel added 20 points for the winners and Danilson Vieira posted 7. Carlos Dias answered with 21 points for Fisica. Edson Rosario chipped in 13 points for the hosts.
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Guinea Bissau finishes Qualifiers zone II - Aug 19, 2010
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Guinea Bissau finishes Qualifiers zone II with three other teams participating. Guinea Bissau lost all six games but looked well in the court.
After three first losses Senegal added Guinea Bissau 74:35 for 4-0 record. The favorites started well and rightfully reached another victory. N'Diaye Malick and his teammates print their pace to the game. Early in the first quarter, the Lions led 13-1, and never looked behind after.
In Game 5 Mali edged Guinea Bissau 74:44 for 3-2 record. Mali started with 15-5 and never looked behind after. They enjoyed the lead in the court and dominated it from the beginning until the end. Amara Sy  (202-F-81) stepped up with 20 points for the winners.
In the last game of the tournament Guinea Bissau lost to Cape Verde 74:106. The latter led 41:34 at the halftime and pushed the tempo in the second half.
Senegal won all the games to triumph at the Qualifiers zone II. In the last game Senegal outscored Mali 67:64 for the perfect record. Senegalese began the game very well, and with a good midrange address and their aggressiveness on both sides of the court, them led to the score almost during all the match. Mali played without their leader Amara Sy. Both Senegal and Mali will represent zone II in African games and Afrobasket.
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Guinea Bissau lost the third game in Dakar - Aug 16, 2010
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Cape Verde-Guinea Bissau 87:66
Guinea Bissau lost the third game in Dakar to drop at 0-3 at the FIBA Africa Zone-II Qualifiers. Cape Verde rolled over the opponents 87:66 for 1-2 record.
Although Cape Verde started better and took 14:8 lead, Guinea Bissau reduced to 18:17 after the first 10 minutes. The difference remained the same as the teams finished15 minutes of the game, while Guinea Bissau tied the game at 32:32 at the halftime.
Ivan Almeida (198-G-89, college: Stonehill) erupted with 35 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds. Joel Almeida (195-F-85, college: Brockport St.) notched 17, while Mendonca nailed 9. Faty posted 8, while Da Cruz added 7. Cardoso ended up with 18 points and 12 rebounds in defeat. Almeida Fortunato netted 13, while Tanunde Keita (93), Franklim Furtado (198-F-87), Mendez Antonio and Sisto Martinho (93) added 6 each. The third quarter however became decisive in the game as Cape Verde opened it with 17-2 run. The reached 49:34 after 25 minutes and had 65:49 lead after three quarters. Cape Verde enjoyed 73:56 with 5 minutes in the game and benefit from the game.
In another game of the group Senegal improved to 3-0 record at the FIBA Africa Zone-II Qualifiers. The team handed Mali their first loss beating them 66:44.
Cape Verde: Ivan Almeida 35+11 asts+8rebs, Joel Almeida 17, Mendonca 9, Faty 8, Da Cruz 7
Guinea Bissau: Josimar Cardoso (201-F-87) 18+12 rebs, Almeida Fortunato 13, Tanunde Keita 6, Franklim Furtado 6, Mendez Antonio 6, Sisto Martinho 6
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