An Nasr basketball team management agreed terms with the Slovenian Coach Ranko Mandic for next season 2008/2009.
An Nasr basketball team management agreed terms with the Slovenian Coach Ranko Mandic for next season 2008/2009.
Awards/Achievements: Slovenian League 1B Champion -92 Head Coach: Slovenian U20 National Team -97, 99 Olympic games for youngsters in Denmark Bronze medal with Slovenian U20 National Team -97 Slovenian League 5th place -00 Coach Assistant: Slovenian U18 National Team -00 European Championship 9th place in Croatia with Slovenian U18 National Team -00 Albert Schweitzer Junior Championships in Mannheim with Slovenian U18 National Team (GER) -00: Three of the Young teams players are in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets & San Antonio Spurs FIBA cup Quarter Finals -00, 01 Slovenian Cup Finalist -01 Slovenian League Finalist -01 Adriatic League Finalist: lost to Union Olimpija in the final -01 Portuguese League Finalist -02 Portuguese Cup Final Four -02 Head Coach: Jordan National Team -05-06 Bahrain Regular Season Champion - 05 Syrian league championship (1st place) -07 Syrian cup winner -07 Asian clubs championship (2nd place) -07
Al Sahel basketball team management agreed terms with the American forward Dalron Johnson to play for them the final four .
Add depth to the forward position. Outstanding potential. He is a quick forward that can run the floor, shoots the ball and has a nice touch around the basket. He possesses great ability to go to the offensive boards.
Al Sahel basketball team management agreed terms with the American forward Dalron Johnson to play for them the final four .
Add depth to the forward position. Outstanding potential. He is a quick forward that can run the floor, shoots the ball and has a nice touch around the basket. He possesses great ability to go to the offensive boards.
Awards/Achievements: Named HS second-team overall division and first-team all-League (El Camino Real) -99 All-Mountain West Newcomer Team -00 Mountain West Co-Freshman of the Year -00 MWC Tournament Finalist -02 All-MWC 1st Team -02 Baltic League All-Star Game -06, 07 Baltic League Quarterfinals -06 Latvian League Regular Season Champion -06 Latvian League Champion -06
Al Qadsia basketball team management agreed terms with the American guard Eric Chatfield (191-G-79, college: N.Mexico) to play for them the Final four .
A prolific scorer with deep range and a blinding first step... a pure point guard in the truest sense... Plays with reckless abandon. Sees the floor well and has an excellent feel for the game. Possesses the ability to take over a game during crunch time.
Al Qadsia basketball team management agreed terms with the American guard Eric Chatfield (191-G-79, college: N.Mexico) to play for them the Final four .
A prolific scorer with deep range and a blinding first step... a pure point guard in the truest sense... Plays with reckless abandon. Sees the floor well and has an excellent feel for the game. Possesses the ability to take over a game during crunch time.
Awards/Achievements: First team junior college All-America -99 Mountain West Conf. Finalist -01 All-MWC 3rd Team -02 Lebanese Cup Winner -03 Lebanese League Champion -03, 04 Lebanese Cup Finalist -04 Asian Club Championships -04(winner) Lebanese League Regular Season Runner-Up -04 Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League 2nd Team -04 CBA Eastern Conference Champion -06 CBA Finalist -06 Asian Club Championships Semifinals -06 Gulf Club Championships Semifinals -08 Asia-Basket.com All-Asian Club Championships Best Guard -08 Asia-Basket.com All-Asian Club Championships 1st Team -08 Asia-Basket.com All-Asian Club Championships 2nd Team -08 Asia-Basket.com Asian Club Championships All-Imports Team -08
Al Jahraa basketball team management agreed terms with the American Center Donald Little (211-C-78, college: Cincinnati) to play for them the final four.
Very energetic & extremely physical PF/C who loves to play above the rim with his NBA prototype build. Runs the floor very well and gets as high as any player with his combination of speed,length, and athleticism. At 6'11 has excellent agility and quickness to move up and down the court and very effective on both ends.
Al Jahraa basketball team management agreed terms with the American Center Donald Little (211-C-78, college: Cincinnati) to play for them the final four. Very energetic & extremely physical PF/C who loves to play above the rim with his NBA prototype build. Runs the floor very well and gets as high as any player with his combination of speed,length, and athleticism. At 6'11 has excellent agility and quickness to move up and down the court and very effective on both ends. A devastating shot-blocker with great rebounding effectiveness and post scoring ability.
Awards/Achievements: Conf.USA Champion -00 NCAA Sweet 16 -01 Conf.USA Regular Season Champion -01 Conf.USA Tournament Finalist -01 Conf.USA Tournament Winner -02 FIBA Europe League Quarterfinals -04 Romanian Cup Semifinals -07 Bahrain Cup Champions -08 Bahrain Leauge Finals -08
Qadsia - Riyadi 80:91
The hosting Qadsia had to leave the Asia Champions Cup early yesterday after they were held off by Riyadi in the quarterfinal. The hosts had somehow unconvincing performance during the preliminary round and finished their Pool just at the 4th spot. Thus they had to face the top-seeded Riyadi in the opening round of the knockout stage. Qadsia threw everything they have to keep competitive in this one.
Qadsia - Riyadi 80:91
The hosting Qadsia had to leave the Asia Champions Cup early yesterday after they were held off by Riyadi in the quarterfinal. The hosts had somehow unconvincing performance during the preliminary round and finished their Pool just at the 4th spot. Thus they had to face the top-seeded Riyadi in the opening round of the knockout stage. Qadsia threw everything they have to keep competitive in this one. They were supported by a sell-out crowd and looked ready to challenge the Lebanese outfit from the start. The teams traded baskets at the start but the experienced Riyadi squad found the way to enjoy a 22:19 lead after the starting frame. Qadsia remained close throughout the second period with Alpha Bangura (197-F/G-80, college: St.John's) leading the charge for the hosts. Riyadi however did not allow the home team to step in front and completed the first half up by 4 points. The breakthrough for the visitors came early in the third stanza as Omar Turk (186-G-81, college: Dawson Coll.) and Ali Mahmoud (182-G-83) converted some fastbreaks and Riyadi jumped to a 66:54 lead. Qadsia ran out of steam in the fourth stanza as they never threatened the advantage seriously allowing Riyadi to coast to an overall victory. Fadi El Khatib (197-F-79, agency: Pro Management Agency) provided 28 points to pace the winners. Ahmad Ismail (201-F-76) knocked down 24 points, while Omar Turk scored 17 in a win. Alpha Bangura dropped 24 points for Qadsia. Abdul Aziz Mohammad (186-F-87) added 15 points in a losing effort. So now Riyadi will take on the Cup defending champions SABA Battery in the semifinal tomorrow.
Al Wasl - Al Qadsia 83:82
The Emirates Al Wasl extended their perfect run to 4 games beating Al Qadsia in the final round of preliminary action at the Asia Champions Cup in Kuwait. Al Wasl won all of their Pool B games and finished atop the ladder. The game turned into a real heated battle though the sides had nothing but pride to lose. Al Wasl jumped into an early lead as they dominated 29:22 the first frame.
Al Wasl - Al Qadsia 83:82
The Emirates Al Wasl extended their perfect run to 4 games beating Al Qadsia in the final round of preliminary action at the Asia Champions Cup in Kuwait. Al Wasl won all of their Pool B games and finished atop the ladder. The game turned into a real heated battle though the sides had nothing but pride to lose. Al Wasl jumped into an early lead as they dominated 29:22 the first frame. The Emirates outfit widened the margin to 8 points at halftime and seemed to roll confidently to victory. A tested duo of Courtney Fields (206-F-82, college: Iona) and Herve Lamizana (208-F/C-81, college: Rutgers) had another outstanding night and allowed Al Wasl to maintain an 11-point cushion before the fourth stanza. But Al Qadsia showed their character and struck back in the fourth term. Alpha Bangura (197-F/G-80, college: St.John's) ignited a comeback effort from the hosts as Al Qadsia knotted things up and forced overtime. However it was Al Wasl to come up big in the extra period. Alpha Bangura picked up his fifth foul and then Herve Lamizna sealed the outcome for Al Wasl from free throw line as the Emirates side slipped away with a narrow win. Courtney Fields knocked down 24 points and 12 boards for the winners. Herve Lamizana launched 21 points for Al Wasl. Alpha Bangura produced game-high 25 points and 8 boards for Al Qadsia. Abdullah Al Sarraf (194-F-82) had 23 points in a losing effort. Al Wasl set up a quarterfinal showdown against Zain Club from Jordan on Wednesday. Al Qadsia will take on the tournament favorites Al Riyadi on the same day.
Al Muharraq - Al Qadsia 83:69
Bahrain powerhouse Al Muharraq extended their winning streak at the Asia Champions Cup in Kuwait. Yesterday they faced a touch challenge as they took on the hosting Al Qadsia in the third round of action. Al Qadsia looked forward rebounded quickly after the starting loss to SABA Battery to handle Dehadroon in the second round. With emotions flying high Al Qadsia took on Al Muharraq full of optimism.
Al Muharraq - Al Qadsia 83:69
Bahrain powerhouse Al Muharraq extended their winning streak at the Asia Champions Cup in Kuwait. Yesterday they faced a touch challenge as they took on the hosting Al Qadsia in the third round of action. Al Qadsia looked forward rebounded quickly after the starting loss to SABA Battery to handle Dehadroon in the second round. With emotions flying high Al Qadsia took on Al Muharraq full of optimism. But Bahrain outfit proved they should be taken seriously and left no chance for the home team to improve to 2-0 record in the ladder. The hosts jumped to a quick start as they enjoyed a 22:19 lead after on quarter of action. Al Muharraq struggled to adjust the defense and still trailed 35:37 at halftime. However Ebrahim Alderazi stepped up for the Al Muharraq to ignite a comeback effort in the second half. He led the charge for the visitors as they surged ahead in the third period. Moreover Al Muharraq finally managed to follow John Wojtaks defensive tasks and Al Qadsia started to lag behind. The visitors hit on all cylinders in the fourth period and easily ran away to safe distance at the end. Ebrahim Alderazi provided 20 points to lead Al Muharraq. Donald Little (211-C-78, agency: EM-PA, college: Cincinnati) scored 15 points, while Rah-Shun Roberts (202-F-75, college: California (PA)) and Mohammad Mohammad nailed 13 points apiece for the winners. Alpha Bangura (197-F/G-80, college: St.John's) and Abdul Aziz Mohammad drained 15 points apiece to pace Al Qadsia. Shayee Saeed (174-G-86) launched 14 points in a loss. Al Muharraq faces Al Wahl in the showdown in Pool B. Al Qadsia take a bye round today.
Al Qadsia basketball team management agreed terms with the American forward James Williams (204-F-79, college: Brown Mackie) to play for them the Asia Champions in Kuwait.
James is a tremendous forward quick and athletic . He has good ball handling skills and good moves under the basket.
Al Qadsia basketball team management agreed terms with the American forward James Williams (204-F-79, college: Brown Mackie) to play for them the Asia Champions in Kuwait.
James is a tremendous forward quick and athletic . He has good ball handling skills and good moves under the basket.
Awards/Achievements: JUCO 1st Team All-American -05 MVP of Junior College Championships voted by coaches and newspapers -05 Swedish Basketligan All-Star Game -06 (Slam Dunk Contest Winner) Eurobasket.com All-Swedish Basketligan Entertainer of the Year -06 Estonian League Regular Season Champion -06 Estonian League Champion -06 Eurobasket.com All-Estonian League 2nd Team -06 USBL Semifinals -06
Al Qadsia basketball team management agreed terms with the American guard Alpha Bangura (197-F/G-80, college: St.John's) to play for them the Asian Clubs Championship (Kuwait May 8-16) .
hes very athletic forward, with great leaping ability, who plays hard at the two sides of the court; can further improve and become a very good international level forward .
Al Qadsia basketball team management agreed terms with the American guard Alpha Bangura (197-F/G-80, college: St.John's) to play for them the Asian Clubs Championship (Kuwait May 8-16) .
hes very athletic forward, with great leaping ability, who plays hard at the two sides of the court; can further improve and become a very good international level forward .
Awards/Achievements: Northeast Conference Newcomer of the Week - 3 times (Monmouth College) -98 Northeast Conference Freshman of the year -98 NBDL Semifinals -03 All-NBDL Honorable Mention -04 NBDL Regular Season Runner-Up -04 NBDL Semifinals -04 CBA All-Stars Game -05, 06 (Slam Dunk Contest Winner) Japanese JBL Challenge Cup Winner -07 Japanese JBL Superleague Regular Season Champion -08 Japanese JBL Superleague Champion -08 Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese JBL Superleague 1st Team -08 Asia-Basket.com Japanese JBL Superleague All-Imports Team -08 Lebanese Cup Semifinals -08 Arab Club Championships Finalist -08
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