Guyton returns to Flex bench, but Flex fall to Cubans

Posted on May 18, 2015
Bloomington Flex in China
The Bloomington Flex lost to the Cuban National Team 73-64 in China. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Flex)

By WJBC Staff

DAFENG, China – Playing their third game in three nights after flying 9,000 miles, the Bloomington Flex failed again in finding a consistent offensive rhythm, falling to the Cuban National Team 73-64 at the Olympic Sports Complex.

Former Flex coach A. J. Guyton, who is coaching the team on this trip, was unable to join the team until tonight–he arrived in the middle of the first quarter after flying into Shanghai from Chicago and then taking a four-hour taxi ride directly to the arena.

But his presence could not help the Flex from the free throw line, where they shot just 44% as a team (14-of-32).

Justin Bocot led the Flex with 16 points, while Carl Montgomery chipped in ten.

The Flex will have a chance to even the score against the Cubans on Tuesday, as the two teams will play again in the city of Nanjing.

Bloomington’s record fell to 1-2 on the exhibition tour, while the Cuban National Team raised its record to 2-1.

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