2012 Season Update - Jan 12, 2012 (by Tamara Awartani)
The Palestinian Basketball Federation is preparing for the 2012 season for all the leagues starting with the Men Superleague with 14 teams taking part
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The Palestinian Basketball Federation is preparing for the 2012 season for all the leagues starting with the Men Superleague with 14 teams taking part.
Only a few players transfers for the men superleague that are announced till now specifically for Ibdaa team who now has three new players on their roster:
Ahmad Kandil (83) - (Orthodox Ramallah Previously), AbdAlSatar Abdallah and Ahmad Okab (Faraa Club previously)
Beit Jala also has a new player Tarek Nabhan coming from the states to continue his internship in the country.
Osama Abu Jaber didnt sign with Orthodox Bethlehem Club and its not clear yet where he is going to play.
The rest of the teams didnt announce any players transfers yet.
On another end - The 1994 tournament took place with the following teams reaching the final four: De La Salle Jerusalem, De La Salle Bethlehem, Sarriyet Ramallah and Beit Sahour, where the first two will play for the first and second place.
Stay tuned for later updates.
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Pan Arab Games: Morocco finished 10th in Doha - Dec 21, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
Morocco-Palestine 83:65
Morocco finished 10th in Doha beating Palestine in the game for 10-11th places at Pan Arab Games. Trailing after the first 10 minutes of the game, they grabbed 83:65 win in their last game.
Palestine surprised the opponents with 20-16 in the first period, but could not follow them in the rest of the game. Morocco produced a 22-12 surge in the second frame and took 6-point advantage at the halftime
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Morocco-Palestine 83:65
Morocco finished 10th in Doha beating Palestine in the game for 10-11th places at Pan Arab Games. Trailing after the first 10 minutes of the game, they grabbed 83:65 win in their last game.
Palestine surprised the opponents with 20-16 in the first period, but could not follow them in the rest of the game. Morocco produced a 22-12 surge in the second frame and took 6-point advantage at the halftime. Moreover the third quarter brought them 26-13 and the bigger lead that they kept up to the end.
Anouar Grayssi (193-G-88) paced all the winners with 26 points and Reda Rhalimi (213-C-82, college: St.Mary's, CA) netted 17. Said Boustout (203-C-80) nailed 9, while Nadim Soufiane (G-88) delivered 7. Jamal Abu-Shamala (196-G/F-87, college: Minnesota) replied with 19 points in the losing effort and Salim Sakakini (F-87) collected 16 points and 16 rebounds in defeat.
Morocco: Anouar Grayssi 26, Reda Rhalimi 17, Said Boustout 9, Nadim Soufiane 7
Palestine: Jamal Abu-Shamala 19, Salim Sakakini 16+16 rebs
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Pan Arab Games. Palestine hold off Sudan - Dec 19, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
Palestine - Sudan 87:67
Palestine registered the first win at the second stage of Pan Arab Games. They held off Sudan in Group G to improve at 1-1 record. Jamal Abu-Shamala (196-G/F-87, college: Minnesota) fired 32 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Sudan fell at 0-2 record after the loss.
Sudan stayed competitive in the starting quarter. They earned a narrow 26:25 lead after ten minutes of action. But Palestine opened the second quarter on a 17:3 run to surge ahead
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Palestine - Sudan 87:67
Palestine registered the first win at the second stage of Pan Arab Games. They held off Sudan in Group G to improve at 1-1 record. Jamal Abu-Shamala (196-G/F-87, college: Minnesota) fired 32 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Sudan fell at 0-2 record after the loss.
Sudan stayed competitive in the starting quarter. They earned a narrow 26:25 lead after ten minutes of action. But Palestine opened the second quarter on a 17:3 run to surge ahead. Palestine ensured a 51:36 halftime advantage. They maintained the lead throughout the third frame. They built a 69:55 advantage at the final intermission. Palestine never allowed Sudan closer throughout the final frame and rolled to a comfortable win at the end. Nicola Fadayel (191-F-87) posted 22 points, while Yahya AlKhatib (190-G-77) had 12 points for the winning side. Kamal Elfadel (F/C) notched 30 points and 13 rebounds for Sudan. Alaa Eldin (G) and Orsd Hamend (G) chipped in 9 points each in defeat.
Palestine: Jamal Abu-Shamala 32, Nicola Fadayel 22, Yahya AlKhatib 12
Sudan: Kamal Elfadel 30+13 boards, Alaa Eldin 9, Orsd Hamend 9
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Pan Arab Games: El Khatib Cheickh and Pharis William paced Lebanon over Palestine - Dec 17, 2011
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Pan Arab Games: Kuwait grabbed the second place in Group C - Dec 14, 2011
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Palestinian National Team 2011 - Dec 13, 2011
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Defeat leaves Palestine with must-win against Kuwait - Dec 12, 2011
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Palestine National Team to meet Saudi Arabi Next - Dec 10, 2011
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SANI SAKAKINI signs to play with CBA, first league in China - Oct 30, 2011
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Orthodox Ramallah Champs of the 31st Shuhada Tournament - Sep 27, 2011
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Orthodox Beit Jala Champs of the 5th Orthodox Tournament in Jordan - Aug 23, 2011
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Sani Sakakini received Asia-basket.com NBL Player of the Week award - Aug 3, 2011
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Palestinian Sani Sakakini became the second best player in NBL - Jul 20, 2011
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Palestinian Basketball on the Move - Jul 12, 2011
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2011 Superleague is Coming to an End - De La Salle vs. ?? - May 31, 2011
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Halfway through the league - Apr 18, 2011
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PBBA League Launches & Surprises Already in Week I - Mar 11, 2011
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Orthodox Amman Share the Love for the Game in Palestine - Feb 27, 2011
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Orthodox Ramallah Champs of Ahmad Shehadeh Tournament - Feb 5, 2011
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Birzeit & Orthodox Ramallah Play Today after their 1st win - Jan 27, 2011
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