Riyadi posted the third straight win at the Asia Club Championship. The Lebanese side overcame Duhok to improve at 3-0 record. Ahmad Ibrahim (202-G/F-92, college: Rice) nailed 33 points to pace the winners. Duhok fell at 0-2 record in the loss. Riyadi secured a strong start. They cleared off to a 24:4 advantage at the first break. The Lebanese team fired 29 points in the second quarter to boost the gap. They ensured a 53:17 halftime lead. Riyadi maintained the lead throughout the third frame. The Lebanese powerhouse entered the fourth quarter up by 46 points. Riyadi never looked back in the final period and rallied to the victory at the end. Ahmad Ismail (205-F/C-76) contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Amir Saoud (188-G-91) added 10 points for the winners. Antonio Webb (178-G-84, college: Beth.-Cookman) answered with 17 points for Duhok. Kendall Dartez (207-C/F-80, college: Louisville) delivered 10 points and pulled down 9 rebounds in the losing case.
Al Shurtah Police (Superleague) agreed terms with 31-year old American guard DeAndre Rice (191-85, college: Florida Atlantic). It is actually his comeback to Baghdad as he has played here before. Rice played last season at Al Nizwa in GCC. He also played that season for Al Shurtah. In 2007 Rice was drafted by Tulsa 66ers (D-League) in fourth round (46th overall). He attended Florida Atlantic University and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. He was also voted Asia-Basket.com Al... [read more]
Al Shurtah Police (Superleague) agreed terms with 31-year old American guard DeAndre Rice (191-85, college: Florida Atlantic). It is actually his comeback to Baghdad as he has played here before. Rice played last season at Al Nizwa in GCC. He also played that season for Al Shurtah. In 2007 Rice was drafted by Tulsa 66ers (D-League) in fourth round (46th overall). He attended Florida Atlantic University and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. He was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-Iraqi League Honorable Mention in 2016. Rice won Iraqi League championship title in 2015. Rice is quite experienced player. He has played on four different continents (Asia, Latin America, Africa and of course North America). Rice has played previously professionally in Saudi Arabia (Al Ahli Jeddah), Syria (Al Jalaa), Tunisia (U.S. Monastir) and Libya (Ittihad).
Al Shurtah Police (Superleague) added to their roster 31-year old American small forward Justin Hawkins (201-100kg-85, college: New Mexico State). He played last season at Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) in the U.S. In 46 games he recorded 9.6ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.5apg. Hawkins helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. Part of previous (2014-15) season he spent at Al Ahli Jeddah (Premier League) in Saudi Arabia. Hawkins contributed to his team m... [read more]
Al Shurtah Police (Superleague) added to their roster 31-year old American small forward Justin Hawkins (201-100kg-85, college: New Mexico State). He played last season at Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) in the U.S. In 46 games he recorded 9.6ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.5apg. Hawkins helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. Part of previous (2014-15) season he spent at Al Ahli Jeddah (Premier League) in Saudi Arabia. Hawkins contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. He also played that season for Duhok. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Asia-Basket.com Iraqi League All-Imports Team. Last year (seven years after he left the college) Hawkins was drafted by Los Angeles D-Fenders (D-League) in second round (36th overall). The former New Mexico State staris in his ninth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Hawkins' team won Belarusian Cup in 2012. He was also voted NABC All-NCAA District 15 2nd Team back in 2007 at his college time. Hawkins' career allowed him to visit three different continents. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. Hawkins has played previously professionally in Finland (Kouvot and Loimaan Korikonkarit), France (Strasbourg IG and Boulazac Basket) and D-League (Northern Arizona Suns, Springfield A., Iowa Energy and Maine Red Claws). On Hawkins:
Can play both wing positions and guard three positions defensively.
4 Ahmed Al-Tameemi 200-F-84 Duhok 5 Dhulfiqar Ali 185-G-96 Al Mina 6 Ali Al-Juboori 167-PG-87 Al Mina 7 Ali Ismael 199-F-94 Al Shurtah 8 Omar Al-Nidawi 187-G-88 Al Nift 9 Kevin&n... [read more]
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