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| LATEST ASIAN BASKETBALL NEWS |
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| Japan: Cutts like a knife - May.13, 2008 |
According to league sources, the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins have reportedly released 3-year JBL veteran C Jerald Honeycutt (205-F/C-74, college: Tulane). 'Cutt,' as he's known to his teammates and friends, first came to Japan in 2005 to play for the OSG Phoenix. He and teammate F Ace Custis led the Phoenix to their first ever JBL Finals appearance that season but were mysteriously let go following that season. Read more... |
|  | | According to league sources, the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins have reportedly released 3-year JBL veteran C Jerald Honeycutt (205-F/C-74, college: Tulane). 'Cutt,' as he's known to his teammates and friends, first came to Japan in 2005 to play for the OSG Phoenix. He and teammate F Ace Custis led the Phoenix to their first ever JBL Finals appearance that season but were mysteriously let go following that season. Read more... |
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| Bahrain: SABA Battery clinches the second spot in Pool B - May.13, 2008 |
SABA Battery - Al Muharraq 92:68
SABA Battery forgot sour memories of the preliminary loss to Al Wasl and kept on winning. In the final game in Pool B the Asia Champions Cup defending champions handled Al Muharraq from Bahrain and booked the second spot in the Group. The defeat however still allowed Al Muharraq to reach the quarterfinal stage where they would play against Al Rayyan. SABA Battery jumped to an early dominance as they outscored their opponents 33:17 in the starting frame. Read more... |
| | | SABA Battery - Al Muharraq 92:68
SABA Battery forgot sour memories of the preliminary loss to Al Wasl and kept on winning. In the final game in Pool B the Asia Champions Cup defending champions handled Al Muharraq from Bahrain and booked the second spot in the Group. The defeat however still allowed Al Muharraq to reach the quarterfinal stage where they would play against Al Rayyan. SABA Battery jumped to an early dominance as they outscored their opponents 33:17 in the starting frame. Read more... |
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| Qatar: Al Rayyan handles BK Almaty in Kuwait - May.13, 2008 |
Al Rayyan - BK Almaty 89:68
The Asia Champions Cup preliminary round has ended with the teams preparing for the quarterfinal battles now. Yesterday the curtain fell with 8 teams figuring out the last placing in the Groups. In Group A Qatari Al Rayyan topples BK Almaty from Kazakhstan to claim the second spot. The trademark defense from BK Almaty did not well quite smoothly right from the start and Al Rayyan easily ran away to a 32:15 distance after the first frame. Read more... |
| | | Al Rayyan - BK Almaty 89:68
The Asia Champions Cup preliminary round has ended with the teams preparing for the quarterfinal battles now. Yesterday the curtain fell with 8 teams figuring out the last placing in the Groups. In Group A Qatari Al Rayyan topples BK Almaty from Kazakhstan to claim the second spot. The trademark defense from BK Almaty did not well quite smoothly right from the start and Al Rayyan easily ran away to a 32:15 distance after the first frame. Read more... |
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| Iran: SABA Battery clinches the second spot in Pool B - May.13, 2008 |
 | | SABA Battery - Al Muharraq 92:68
SABA Battery forgot sour memories of the preliminary loss to Al Wasl and kept on winning. In the final game in Pool B the Asia Champions Cup defending champions handled Al Muharraq from Bahrain and booked the second spot in the Group. The defeat however still allowed Al Muharraq to reach the quarterfinal stage where they would play against Al Rayyan. SABA Battery jumped to an early dominance as they outscored their opponents 33:17 in the starting frame. Read more... |
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| Kazakhstan: Al Rayyan handles BK Almaty in Kuwait - May.13, 2008 |
| | Al Rayyan - BK Almaty 89:68
The Asia Champions Cup preliminary round has ended with the teams preparing for the quarterfinal battles now. Yesterday the curtain fell with 8 teams figuring out the last placing in the Groups. In Group A Qatari Al Rayyan topples BK Almaty from Kazakhstan to claim the second spot. The trademark defense from BK Almaty did not well quite smoothly right from the start and Al Rayyan easily ran away to a 32:15 distance after the first frame. Read more... |
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| Al Riyadi - Al Rayyan 88:79
Al Riyadi registered their fourth straight victory beating Al Rayyan yesterday. Thus Lebanese powerhouse booked the top spot in Pool A and qualified for the quarterfinal stage. There they will take on Al Qadsia from Kuwait as the hosts have already slated their 4th place finish in Group B. Al Rayyan meanwhile suffered their first loss at the tournament and remained at the second spot just behind Al Riyadi. Read more... |
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| Al Wasl - Al Muharraq 116:88
The Emirates Al Wasl extended their winning streak to 3 games toping Al Muharraq yesterday. Both sides entered the game undefeated and hoped to stretch their winning run. The teams traded buckets early on but gradually Al Wasl took over. They used a tough defense to limit Al Muharraq offensive options and keeping them away from the paint. It worked pretty well as Al Wasl accumulated a 31:18 lead after the starting frame. Read more... |
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| China: New Player signed CBA - May.12, 2008 |
| | RONALD ALLEN who played in NBDL just signed with Summer league team in China and he has been traning with chinese teams already these days. His team is another CBA team from He Nan province named He Nan team. He Nan team signed former NBA center Tyron Washington last season but Tyron had injury and did not help team a lot. He Nan team put a lot wish on this new guy. Hope RONALD ALLEN could help his new team this season. Good luck. Read more... |
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| Lebanon: Fadi El Khatib leads Al Riyadi past Al Rayyan - May.12, 2008 |
| | Al Riyadi - Al Rayyan 88:79
Al Riyadi registered their fourth straight victory beating Al Rayyan yesterday. Thus Lebanese powerhouse booked the top spot in Pool A and qualified for the quarterfinal stage. There they will take on Al Qadsia from Kuwait as the hosts have already slated their 4th place finish in Group B. Al Rayyan meanwhile suffered their first loss at the tournament and remained at the second spot just behind Al Riyadi. Read more... |
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| Japan: National team player Daiji Yamada signs with Rera Kamuy Hokkaido - May.12, 2008 |
| | Daiji Yamada (200-C-81), a member of the Japanese national team, has left the Panasonic Trians after only 1 season to sign with Rera Kamuy Hokkaido. The soon-to-be 27-year old F/C first entered the JBL in 2004 with the Toyota Alvark where he played 3 seasons. After leaving Toyota in 2007, he signed with Panasonic only to stay with them for 1 disappointing season. Read more... |
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| Japan: Journeyman Takeda signs with Tochigi - May.12, 2008 |
| | Aerosmith once sang, 'Life's a journey, not a destination.' Well, those words were never more true in journeyman Ken Takeda (187-G-78)'s case. The JBL announced today (5/12) that the 29-year old veteran swingman has switched teams once again, this time going from the Panasonic Trians of the JBL to the new JBL top division team, the Tochigi Brex. This will be the 4th JBL team for the lefty shooter, who has tremendous leaping ability to go along with his deadly outside shot. Read more... |
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| Jordan: BK Almaty keeps Zain winless - May.12, 2008 |
| | BK Almaty - Zain 76:60
Kazakhstan sensation BK Almaty posted their second win at the Asia Champions Cup yesterday. This time they quite easily handled Zain Club from Jordan to improve to 2-1 record in Group A ladder. Zain meanwhile suffered their third straight defeat and put themselves on the edge of missing the playoffs. They now must beat Muba Hangtuah today to make it to the quarterfinals. Read more... |
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| Bahrain: Al Wasl outlasts Al Muharraq to stay on top of Pool B - May.12, 2008 |
| | Al Wasl - Al Muharraq 116:88
The Emirates Al Wasl extended their winning streak to 3 games toping Al Muharraq yesterday. Both sides entered the game undefeated and hoped to stretch their winning run. The teams traded buckets early on but gradually Al Wasl took over. They used a tough defense to limit Al Muharraq offensive options and keeping them away from the paint. It worked pretty well as Al Wasl accumulated a 31:18 lead after the starting frame. Read more... |
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| Qatar: Fadi El Khatib leads Al Riyadi past Al Rayyan - May.12, 2008 |
| | Al Riyadi - Al Rayyan 88:79
Al Riyadi registered their fourth straight victory beating Al Rayyan yesterday. Thus Lebanese powerhouse booked the top spot in Pool A and qualified for the quarterfinal stage. There they will take on Al Qadsia from Kuwait as the hosts have already slated their 4th place finish in Group B. Al Rayyan meanwhile suffered their first loss at the tournament and remained at the second spot just behind Al Riyadi. Read more... |
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