Jai-Alai Question of the Week


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Re(1): Breakout players for 2012

Posted on December 31, 2011 at 12:12:54 PM by Perry

I agree that both Zulaika and Ibon have a lot of upside, and could be in for much success in 2012. Personally, though, when it comes to jai-alai, I don't put much stock in bloodlines. For example, Elorza and Calzacorta are brothers, and there was a wide gap in their talent on the court. Bolivar's brother was a decent player, but not nearly as talented as The Great One. Back at Milford, there was a young player named Xabat, who was the nephew of a jai-alai superstar (maybe Bolivar's nephew, I don't remember). He was highly touted because of his family tree, but he was never more than a middle of the pack player at best. (I know Chris A will argue with me on that....lol)

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