Superleague Round 10: Al Shurtah lose their first game against Al Nift - Feb 14, 2017
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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Al Shurtah (9-1) in Baghdad on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Al Nift (8-2) 78-71. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Al Nift have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Nift Al-Janoub. Al Shurtah at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Al Nift's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Iraqi Airways. 11th ranked Al Suleikh (1-10) was outscored at home by third ranked Nift Al-Janoub (8-2) with the biggest margin this round 102-55. Nift Al-Janoub have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Nift. Al Suleikh at the other side keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. Nift Al-Janoub will play against bottom-ranked Zakho (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Suleikh's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad Al Kahraba.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Iraqi Airways was destroyed by Al Hilla on the opponent's court 82-58. Al Karkh outscored Al-Tadamoun in a home game 128-96. Al Mina was rolled over Al Kahraba on the road 92-69.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Al Shurtah (9-1) in Baghdad on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Al Nift (8-2) 78-71. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Al Nift have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Nift Al-Janoub. Al Shurtah at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Al Nift's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Iraqi Airways.
Rather expected game when 9th ranked Iraqi Airways (3-7) were crushed on the road by seventh ranked Al Hilla (5-5) 82-58. Newly promoted Al Hilla maintains seventh position with 5-5 record. Iraqi Airways at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the ninth place with seven games lost. Al Hilla will play against An Nasiriyah (#10) on the road in the next round. Iraqi Airways' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad Al Nift.
Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Al Karkh (6-5) smashed at home 8th ranked Al-Tadamoun (4-6) 128-96. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 6-5 record. Al-Tadamoun lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with six games lost. Al Karkh will play against higher ranked Al Mina (#5) in Basra in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Al-Tadamoun will play on the road against the league's leader Al Shurtah in Baghdad and hopes to get back on the winning track.
11th ranked Al Suleikh (1-10) was outscored at home by third ranked Nift Al-Janoub (8-2) with the biggest margin this round 102-55. Nift Al-Janoub have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Nift. Al Suleikh at the other side keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. Nift Al-Janoub will play against bottom-ranked Zakho (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Suleikh's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad Al Kahraba.
There was a minor upset in Baghdad where 5th ranked Al Mina (8-3) was rolled over by fifth ranked Al Kahraba (8-3) 92-69. Al Kahraba moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Al Mina. Al Kahraba's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Al Suleikh.
Newly promoted Gymnastikos Larissa-Faros BC (A1) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old Iraqi international point guard Kevin Galloway (200-98kg-88, college: Texas Southern). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Galloway played most recently at Homenetmen in Lebanese Pepsi LBL. In 36 games he recorded 11.8ppg, 7.7rpg, 8.3apg (leader !!!) and 2.1spg (in top 3) last season. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. Great se... [read more]
Newly promoted Gymnastikos Larissa-Faros BC (A1) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old Iraqi international point guard Kevin Galloway (200-98kg-88, college: Texas Southern). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Galloway played most recently at Homenetmen in Lebanese Pepsi LBL. In 36 games he recorded 11.8ppg, 7.7rpg, 8.3apg (leader !!!) and 2.1spg (in top 3) last season. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. Great season indeed as he was voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Honorable Mention. The previous (15-16) season Galloway played at Al Gharafa in Qatari D1 where in 21 games he averaged impressive 16.4ppg, 10.3rpg, 9.3apg (leader !!!) and 1.8spg. He contributed to his team winning the Cup and make to league semifinals. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Asia-Basket.com Qatar D1 All-Imports Team and 2nd Team. In 2011 Galloway was drafted by Idaho Stampede (D-League) in second round (9th overall). He attended Texas Southern University and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. Galloway also represented Iraq at the FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon this year. His stats at that event were 4 games: 15.3ppg, Reb-3 (9.5rpg), Assists-2 (6.3apg), Steals-1 (3.0spg), FGP: 48.6%, 3PT: 19.4%, FT: 47.4%. Thanks to Galloway's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Galloway has played previously professionally in Japan (San en NeoPhoenix and Osaka Evessa), Greece (Apollon Patras) and NBA G League (Salt Lake City Stars).
Nift Al-Janoub (Superleague) strengthened their roster with addition of 33-year old American swingman Marcus Morrison (198-104kg-84, college: Middle Tennessee State). He played in the summer at Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA. In 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.3ppg, 6.1rpg, 4.5apg and 1.4spg. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican CIBACOPA 2nd Team, All-Star Game and was invited to participate in the All-Star Game Slam Dunk C... [read more]
Nift Al-Janoub (Superleague) strengthened their roster with addition of 33-year old American swingman Marcus Morrison (198-104kg-84, college: Middle Tennessee State). He played in the summer at Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA. In 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.3ppg, 6.1rpg, 4.5apg and 1.4spg. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican CIBACOPA 2nd Team, All-Star Game and was invited to participate in the All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest. The last season Morrison played at Ciudad (LNBP) in Mexican league where in 35 games he averaged remarkable 15.5ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.1apg. It was a very successful season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican CIBACOPA 2nd Team, All-Star Game and was invited to participate in the All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest. Among other achievements Morrison won Mexican CIBACOPA championship title for two years in a row (2014 and 2015). He is a very experienced player. Morrison has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to seven different countries on three different continents (Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Morrison has played previously professionally also in Chile (Osorno), Indonesia, Israel, Japan (Gunma), Malaysia and Venezuela (Gaiteros). He attended Middle Tennessee State until 2006 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball.
Al Kahrabaa - Al-Naft 63-92 Al-Naft won Perseverance Cup 2017 beating Al Kahrabaa 92-63. Al-Naft took a 23-12 lead after the first 10 minutes of the game but led only 4 at the halftime. Al-Naft managed to win the third frame 26-20 and then erupted in the last stanza. They sealed a comfortable victory due to a massive 32-13 surge. Karrar Hamzah(187-G/F-95) was named MVP of the game. [read more]
Al Kahrabaa - Al-Naft 63-92
Al-Naft won Perseverance Cup 2017 beating Al Kahrabaa 92-63. Al-Naft took a 23-12 lead after the first 10 minutes of the game but led only 4 at the halftime. Al-Naft managed to win the third frame 26-20 and then erupted in the last stanza. They sealed a comfortable victory due to a massive 32-13 surge. Karrar Hamzah (187-G/F-95) was named MVP of the game.
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