Anthony Grundy (189-G-79, agency: Strategic Sports, college: N.Carolina St.) can not participate in Asian Club Championships due to passport issue. The player who signed a contract 2 weeks ago with Mahram Tehran to help the team during Asian Club Championships and also Iranian Superleague, after taking his passport to US embassy in Athens to renew it , couldn't take it back and the US embassy doesn't give any particular answer to the player to solve his issue. Anthony Grundy who suppose to join team practices a week ago is waiting for his passport to join the team. Meanwhile the club which is getting close to the big tournament shall decide upon their last 12 players today and announce the names to FIBA Asia.
The Asian club championship will be held in Lebanon from 14th to 30th October 2012.
Italy narrowly edge Iran in Istanbul - Jun 16, 2013
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Italy - Iran 65:64
Italy continued their preparation for the upcoming Mediterranean Games. They clashed with Iran in Istanbul. The Azzurri snatched a narrow win at the end. Andrea De Nicolao (185-PG-91) came up with 17 points to lead the winners.
Italy jumped to an early lead. They secured a 14:7 advantage after ten minutes. Iran however improved defensively in the next period. The Asian powerhouse held the Azzurri to 11 points and cut the deficit to a single point at haltime 24:25 [read more]
Italy - Iran 65:64
Italy continued their preparation for the upcoming Mediterranean Games. They clashed with Iran in Istanbul. The Azzurri snatched a narrow win at the end. Andrea De Nicolao (185-PG-91) came up with 17 points to lead the winners. Italy jumped to an early lead. They secured a 14:7 advantage after ten minutes. Iran however improved defensively in the next period. The Asian powerhouse held the Azzurri to 11 points and cut the deficit to a single point at haltime 24:25. Italy maintained the advantage throughout the third term. They entered the fourth period up by three points 46:43. It all came down to the final seconds in this one. Italy forced Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami (199-F-83) to a turnover in the dying seconds to escape with the victory at the end. Luca Vitali (201-PG-86) nailed 12 points, while Andrea Zerini (200-F-88) added 8 points for the Azzurri. Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami responded with 21 points for Iran. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) chipped in 12 points in the loss.
Turkey - Iran 71:63
Turkey overcame Iran in the exhibition clash in Istanbul tonight. Turkey is preparing for the Mediterranean Games. Iran meanwhile getting ready for the FIBA Asia Championship. Melih Mahmutoglu (193-G-90) notched 11 points to lead the hosts.
The hosts dominated in the opening quarter. They recorded a 23:16 lead after ten minutes. Turkey stretched the lead in the second frame. The home team accounted for a 41:28 halftime advantage [read more]
Turkey - Iran 71:63
Turkey overcame Iran in the exhibition clash in Istanbul tonight. Turkey is preparing for the Mediterranean Games. Iran meanwhile getting ready for the FIBA Asia Championship. Melih Mahmutoglu (193-G-90) notched 11 points to lead the hosts. The hosts dominated in the opening quarter. They recorded a 23:16 lead after ten minutes. Turkey stretched the lead in the second frame. The home team accounted for a 41:28 halftime advantage. Iran adjusted the tempo in the second half. The Asian powerhouse cut the deficit to 10 points at the final intermission. Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami (199-F-83) tried to spark a comeback effort for the visitors. Iran narrowed the deficit but Turkey hung on to escape with the victory at the end. Oguz Savas (212-C-87) finished with 10 points, while Baris Hersek (207-PF-88) added 8 points in the win. Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami answered with game-high 25 points for Iran. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.
Iran National team started their camp in Istanbul facing teams from Africa.
Algeria and the defending FIBA Africa champions, Tunisia, were strong enough for Iranians and seriously challenged them in very close games.
In first friendly game, Iran took care of Algeria, 70-65, in overtime. The game was tied 60-60 at the end of the regulation [read more]
Iran National team started their camp in Istanbul facing teams from Africa.
Algeria and the defending FIBA Africa champions, Tunisia, were strong enough for Iranians and seriously challenged them in very close games.
In first friendly game, Iran took care of Algeria, 70-65, in overtime. The game was tied 60-60 at the end of the regulation. 1Q: 18-12, 2Q: 14-19, 3Q: 16-11, 4Q: 12-18, OT: 5-10
Then it was Tunisia, while leading at halftime 27-32, but couldnt secure the lead and fell short at the end of the regulation. 1Q: 17-12, 2Q: 15-15, 3Q: 16-20, 4Q: 13-25
Iranians will play a few other friendlies in Istanbul before they finish their camp on June 18th.
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