Delonte Holland agreed terms with Antranik, ex Islanders - Dec 31, 2012
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Antranik Beirut (Division A) strengthened their roster with addition of 30-year old USA ex-international forward Delonte Holland (201-100kg-82, college: De Paul). He played in the summer at Islanders in Colombian Copa Federacion. In 2008 (four years after he left the college) Holland was drafted by Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) in second round (21st overall). He attended De Paul University until 2004 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. he was selected to Venezuelan LPB All-Star Game in 2012. Hollands team made it to the Copa Federacion Semifinals in 2011. Holland was a member of USA Senior National Team back in 2001. He is a very experienced player. Holland has played also professionally in Argentina (Atenas and 9 de Julio), Dominican Rep., France, Italy (Mazzeo San Severo), Mexico (Halcones UV Xalapa), UAE, Ukraine, D-League (Idaho Stampede), Venezuela (Toros), United Arab Emirates (Al Ahli), Dominican Republic (Leones de Santo Domingo).
LBL Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Homenetmen and Beirut Club register wins - 18 minutes ago
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Sagesse - Homenetmen 69-89
Homenetmen fired past Sagesse to take 2-0 lead in the series. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 89-69. Homenetmen forced 19 Sagesse turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Sagesse's players. Naturalized Egyptian power forward Ahmad Ismail (205-76) orchestrated the victory by scoring 2... [read more]
Homenetmen fired past Sagesse to take 2-0 lead in the series. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 89-69. Homenetmen forced 19 Sagesse turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Sagesse's players. Naturalized Egyptian power forward Ahmad Ismail (205-76) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican point guard Walter Hodge (183-86, college: Florida) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals for the winners. International center Ater Majok (208-87, college: Connecticut) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and American forward Dewayne Jackson (203-90, college: Morgan St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) added 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Sagesse. Five Homenetmen and four Sagesse players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Homenetmen: A.Ismail 26+6reb+5ast, S.Young 19+8reb+2ast, H.Gyokchyan 17+4reb+1ast, W.Hodge 12+6reb+13ast, M.Ben Romdhane 11+14reb+4ast, E.Chamoun 4+2reb Sagesse: A.Majok 23+12reb+1ast, D.Jackson 13+12reb+4ast, N.Souaid 11+4reb+3ast, A.Abdel Massih 11+2ast, A.Fakhereldine 6+7reb+1ast, S.Khoury 3+2reb
Beirut Club beat Al Riyadi to even the series at 1-1. Al Riyadi was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 47-32 second half run of Beirut Club. American power forward Joseph Jones (206-86, college: Texas A&M) scored 27 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (193-84, college: CS Northridge) chipped in 24 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American guard Shannon Shorter (193-89, college: N.Texas) responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Amir Saoud (186-91) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Beirut Club and five Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Beirut Club: J.Jones 27+9reb+1ast, M.Efevberha 24+7reb+3ast, B.Bawji 15+7reb+3ast, C.Crawford 10+7reb+8ast, R.Fahed 8+4reb+1ast, M.Martinez 0+1reb+3ast Al Riyadi: S.Shorter 16+7reb+6ast, A.Saoud 15+5reb+5ast, A.Haidar 14+5reb, C.Daniels 14+4reb, J.Abdel Nour 10+3reb+1ast, M.Harris 2+8reb+2ast
LBL Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Al Riyadi and Homenetmen claim victories - 3 days ago
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Al Riyadi - Beirut Club 84-67
Riyadi knocked down Beirut Club in the semifinal opener. It looked good early as Beirut Club took a 1-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Al Riyadi had a 23-16 second period charge getting the lead and Beirut Club was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 67-84. Al Riyadi had a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Mike Harris (198-83, college: Rice) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 18... [read more]
Riyadi knocked down Beirut Club in the semifinal opener. It looked good early as Beirut Club took a 1-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Al Riyadi had a 23-16 second period charge getting the lead and Beirut Club was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 67-84. Al Riyadi had a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Mike Harris (198-83, college: Rice) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Shannon Shorter (193-89, college: N.Texas) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (193-84, college: CS Northridge) responded with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and the former international forward Bassel Bawji (203-89, college: Tulsa) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Al Riyadi: M.Harris 30+18reb+3ast, S.Shorter 19+5reb+4ast, J.Abdel Nour 9+2reb+2ast, C.Daniels 9+4reb+2ast, A.Saoud 7+1reb+3ast, A.Haidar 7+3reb+1ast Beirut Club: M.Efevberha 25+6reb+4ast, B.Bawji 14+4reb+1ast, M.Martinez 7+4reb+1ast, J.Jones 6+4reb, C.Crawford 6+6reb+5ast, R.Bechara 4+1ast
Homenetmen cruised past Sagesse for 1-0 lead. Homenetmen dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Sagesse's 42. Homenetmen forced 19 Sagesse turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Sam Young (198-85, college: Pittsburgh) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds. U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican point guard Walter Hodge (183-86, college: Florida) contributed with 21 points and 8 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. American forward Dewayne Jackson (203-90, college: Morgan St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) answered with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and international center Ater Majok (208-87, college: Connecticut) added 19 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Sagesse. Five Homenetmen and four Sagesse players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Homenetmen: S.Young 29+11reb+2ast, W.Hodge 21+4reb+8ast, K.Mechref 13+3reb+3ast, K.Zeinoun 12+2reb+2ast, H.Gyokchyan 12+7reb+1ast, A.Ismail 11+1reb+4ast Sagesse: D.Jackson 22+7reb+9ast, A.Majok 19+13reb+1ast, N.Souaid 16+3reb, S.Khoury 10+4reb+6ast, J.Youngblood 7+1reb, A.M 2
LBL Round 5 of Quarter-Finals. Sagesse advance into semifinal stage - 9 days ago
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Sagesse - Champville 98-75
Sagesse topped Champville to seal their semifinal appearance. Sagesse outrebounded Champville 53-40 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward Dewayne Jackson (203-90, college: Morgan St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists. International center Ater Majok (208-87, college: Connecti... [read more]
Sagesse topped Champville to seal their semifinal appearance. Sagesse outrebounded Champville 53-40 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward Dewayne Jackson (203-90, college: Morgan St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists. International center Ater Majok (208-87, college: Connecticut) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Sagesse's coach Fuad Abou Chakra felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward J.J. Hickson (206-88, college: N.Carolina St.) answered with 21 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import point guard Jeremy Pargo (188-86, college: Gonzaga) added 13 points and 10 assists in the effort for Champville. Five Sagesse and four Champville players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Sagesse: J.Youngblood 21+7reb+5ast, A.Majok 20+16reb+1ast, N.Souaid 19+3reb+4ast, D.Jackson 16+16reb+12ast, S.Khoury 11+3reb+4ast, A.Abdel Massih 9+3reb+4ast Champville: J.Hickson 21+9reb, J.Pargo 13+3reb+10ast, E.Rustom 11+2reb+1ast, J.Hawkins 10+12reb+3ast, F.El Khatib 8+6reb+4ast, A.Ibrahim 8+3reb+2ast
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