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.
Justin Hawkins (ex Al Shurtah) signs at Champville - 1 month ago
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Champville (Pepsi LBL) landed 32-year old American small forward Justin Hawkins (203-100kg-85, college: New Mexico State). He played most recently at Al Shurtah in Iraqi Superleague. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Asia-Basket.com Iraqi League All-Imports Team and 2nd Team. The previous (15-16) season Hawkins played at another team D Fenders in U.S. semi-pro leag... [read more]
Champville (Pepsi LBL) landed 32-year old American small forward Justin Hawkins (203-100kg-85, college: New Mexico State). He played most recently at Al Shurtah in Iraqi Superleague. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Asia-Basket.com Iraqi League All-Imports Team and 2nd Team. The previous (15-16) season Hawkins played at another team D Fenders in U.S. semi-pro league G-Leaguen where in 46 games he averaged 9.6ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.5apg. He contributed to his team making it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to Asia-Basket.com All-FIBA Asia Champions Cup Honorable Mention. Two years ago (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 standoutis in his tenth season in pro basketball. Hawkins' team won Belarusian Cup in 2012. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball Hawkins experienced life in six different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. Hawkins has played previously professionally in Finland (Kouvot and Loimaan Korikonkarit), France (Strasbourg IG and Boulazac Basket), Saudi Arabia (Al Ahli Jeddah), Iraq (Duhok), NBA G League (Northern Arizona Suns, Iowa Energy and Maine Red Claws) and D-League (Springfield A.). He is described as:
Can play both wing positions and guard three positions defensively.
Iraqi basetkball federation has agreed terms with 26 years old American player Demario Mayfield (196-G/F-91, college: Angelo St.) to represent the National Team of Iraq in the upcoming FIBA Asia in August, he will replace the former naturalized player Kevin Galloway who represented the national team last summer. Tthe MVP of Iraqi league has just arrived and joined the training camp of the team in Turkey .. Demario has averaged 29.2ppg, 8.4rpg, 7.9apg, 2.5spg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 53.5%, 3FGP: 3... [read more]
Iraqi basetkball federation has agreed terms with 26 years old American player Demario Mayfield (196-G/F-91, college: Angelo St.) to represent the National Team of Iraq in the upcoming FIBA Asia in August, he will replace the former naturalized player Kevin Galloway who represented the national team last summer. Tthe MVP of Iraqi league has just arrived and joined the training camp of the team in Turkey .. Demario has averaged 29.2ppg, 8.4rpg, 7.9apg, 2.5spg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 53.5%, 3FGP: 37.8%, FT: 80.1% in 31 games last season and helped Al Nift to won the title first time in their history !! he graduated from Angelo State University in 2015 and played as pro player in 3 different Countries, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Bolivia.
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