With five seniors defined and two U23 players, the coaching staff of Atenas began to work in search of the remaining places that are still missing to complete the squad for the next National League season. And the position of forward was the one that the coach and leaders took care of, until they found the chosen one. This is the American Romeao Ferguson.
The 25-year-old forward, born to an Argentine mother and an American father, is 1.96 meters tall and came from playing last season for Lakeland Magic in the NBA G League and later for Club Deportes Castro in Chile. In the trans-Andean country he averaged 11.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists.
On Ferguson’s characteristics, coach Claudio Arrigoni explained: “He is a young, versatile team player who takes charge of the ball.” At the same time, about his latest background, he added: “Very recently he was a key player for Deportes Castro to play the semifinals of the Chilean league.”
defined list
The Argentine Basketball Confederation (CAB) confirmed on Saturday the 12 names of the Argentine women’s team for the South American Seniors in San Luis, which will be played from August 1 to 6.
Those called up by coach Gregorio Martinez are Melissa Gretter (captain), Agostina Burani, Andrea Boquete, Diana Cabrera, Luciana Delabarba, Celia Fiorotto, Agustina Garcia, Candela Gentinetta, Victoria Llorente, Milagros Maza, Julieta Mungo and Camila Suarez. On the other hand, those who did not pass the final cut and remained unaffected from the team were Sol Castro, Julieta Alé and Florencia Llorente.
Argentina will integrate Group A of the contest along with Venezuela, Ecuador and Paraguay. The debut will be on Monday the 1st against Venezuela, on Tuesday the 2nd it will be measured against Ecuador and on Wednesday the 3rd the rival will be Paraguay.
