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Championships are won with well-orchestrated teamwork. The Alvark Tokyo did just that and played a polished, patient but aggressive game on Saturday. They showcased flashy plays but mostly stuck with their bread-and-butter offense, moving the ball and taking shots in players' comfort zones. Smart plan. Conversely, the Chiba Jets Funabashi had no sustained answers for the Alvark's methodical offense, and Tokyo controlled large stretches of their showdown. It all added up to a comprehensive...
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GERON JOHNSON Defending champion Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (CIBACOPA) inked 25-year old Lebanese ex-international guard Geron Johnson (190-92kg-92, college: Memphis). It is actually his comeback to Halcones de Ciudad Obregon as he has played here before. Johnson has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Johnson moved there from played at Byblos Sporting Club in Lebanese LBL league where he started the season. In three games he recorded very impressive stats: 23.0ppg,...
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Lebanon edge Iraq 80-57 in Day 2 at the Bahrain International Tournament. After a 22-23 loss at the start of the game, Lebanon posted a 15-11 rally in the second frame to take a 3-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover they dominated the second half and came up with the big win.
Amir Saoud (186-G-91) top-scored for the winners with 20 points, while Bassel Bawji (203-F-89, college: Tulsa) and Edward Bushara netted 10 each. Elie Chamoun (193-SG-94) followed them with 9 points and Ralph...
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: SEABA starts
: World Champ.s U17 starts
