PBBA Week II Continued: Catholic Action on the edge, Orthodox Ramallah stable, Qalandia going strong and EIBAL Champ of the week - Mar 16, 2010 (by Tamara Awartani)
Catholic Action vs. Ahli 96 - 92
Catholic Action started off strong and not until Ahli AlQuds realized what they got themselves into in the first quarter that they gave Catholic Action a very hard time to win the game 'importless' but with their experience and skills got close.
Catholic Action players Shadi Bahnan (180-G-87) with his penetrations along with the young Ibrahim Habash's shots who has great potential assisted by Ty Brunson (203-F/C-80, college: Mass [read more]
Catholic Action vs. Ahli 96 - 92 Catholic Action started off strong and not until Ahli AlQuds realized what they got themselves into in the first quarter that they gave Catholic Action a very hard time to win the game 'importless' but with their experience and skills got close. Catholic Action players Shadi Bahnan (180-G-87) with his penetrations along with the young Ibrahim Habash's shots who has great potential assisted by Ty Brunson (203-F/C-80, college: Mass.-Lowell) who was the winning card for Catholic Action with his under basket moves and snatching all rebounds. While AlAhli led by Raed Diyab (184-G-74) assited by Ismael Sweiti (181-G-81) 's penetrations & shots along with Sameh Hdeib (191-C-81) under basket and with Rami Al Bakri (185-G-77) 's 3 pointers were able to keep up and lead 2 quarters. 31/14, 17/19, 27/26, 21/33
Orthodoxi Ramallah vs. AlRa'I Saleh 97 64 A more of a practice game for Orthodoxi Ramallah players which gave the coach a chance to try out most of his players, while it was a good experience game for AlRa'i Saleh young players. Ahmad Deeb the key of Orthodox Ramallah led the team with his shots and several assists to Ammar Jalytah on fastbreak , along with Khalil Hussary & Yamen Hweit's shots while their import Joseph Zait was an all around scorer. However AlRa'I highly depended on Nick Tuggle (198-G/F-84, college: E.Tenn.St.), who was all over the court with several shots, penetrations, assists and steals and ended the game with an amazing dunk, assisted by Samer Hadad, Ahmad Nofal, Bashar Abdel Qader, Firas Asali and Bashar AlJabi. 26/11, 15/13, 23/16, 33/24
Qalandia vs. Hiteen 91 81 A close game filled with crowd excited to watch the game cheering for their teams, Qalandia led most of the game while Hiteen was trying to catch up at all times and had a great comeback in the 4th but were unlucky with many of their shots. Qalandia led by Nizar Shehadeh who hit several 3pointers, assisted by their import Jon Sheets who had a major role in the win, along with Ismael Hamad under basket and Omar Jatar and Adham Jarzawi's shots. While Hiteen's players played strong with great teamwork especially Malcolm Thomas (192-F-85, college: Widener) hitting several shots and assists along with Sa'ed Darwazeh & Haytham Qanaeer who both played great inside and outside along with Asad Asfouri and the star Shadi Takruri is back along with Mohammed AlHilu but it wasnt enough to win the game. 14/13, 24/18, 33/26, 20/24
Eibal vs. Ibdaa 106 105 The game of the week and what a game with double overtime! Eibal the team with their long basketball history are back on track by being the only team beating Ibdaa the 2009 undefeated double champ. Eibal team started the game with full determination and focus to win the game, Jamal Walker (193-G/F-81, college: Briar Cliff) scoring from all over the court, short and long, surely gave Eibal an edge, not to forget the role of the local players who also had a major part, such as Qasem Turabi (194-F/C-90), Basheer Abdelazeez (178-G-78), Tamer Qanadeelo (192-F/C-80) and Naeem Turabi (185-F-81). While Mahdi Eid (194-F-81) led the team in scoring along with Jimmy Williams (196-G-86, college: Alders.-Broad.) getting 46 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists and who forced overtime by hitting the buzzer shot, Khaled Khamees also hit 3pointers, assisted by Yousef Adawi and Abdallah Jaber, moreover Yahia Al Khatib (190-G-77)'s experience played a role. 20/21, 20/24, 3rd & 4th (53/48), 5th & 6th (13/12)
Islami Bethlehem sign Jamal Ward - Mar 11, 2010 (by Eurobasket)
Islami Bethlehem agreed terms with 31-year old American forward Jamal Ward (198-F-79, college: Chattanooga, agency: 011 Sports). Ward played most recently at Ibdaa Dheisheh (PBBA) where he managed to win Palestinian PBBA Cup Winner -10. Ward is a very experienced player. He played also pro basketball in Finland, Germany, Ireland, Jordan, Mexico and Romania.
By Eurobasket Data Center [read more]
Islami Bethlehem agreed terms with 31-year old American forward Jamal Ward (198-F-79, college: Chattanooga, agency: 011 Sports). Ward played most recently at Ibdaa Dheisheh (PBBA) where he managed to win Palestinian PBBA Cup Winner -10. Ward is a very experienced player. He played also pro basketball in Finland, Germany, Ireland, Jordan, Mexico and Romania. By Eurobasket Data Center
PBBA Week II: "De La Salle 3pointers, Beit Sahour 1st win, Sarriyet against all odds, Islami on fire, Catholic on the edge" - Mar 11, 2010 (by Tamara Awartani)
Week II started with several competative games, and more to come today, stay tuned
De La Salle vs [read more]
Week II started with several competative games, and more to come today, stay tuned
De La Salle vs. Terrasanta Beit Hanina 80 75
An outside game raining with 3pointers, Terrasanta Beit Hanina started off focused and organized leading the first quarter through Jeremy Schreiber (185-G-83, college: Webber) 3pointers and Matia Nasser scores under basket not until De La Salle awoke in the 2nd quarter and led the rest of the game with Telly Rafidi's unstoppable 3pointers and several assists, a young player with great potential, along with Justin Bourne (198-F, college: Alaska-Fairb.) 's shots & 3pointers that gave the team the lead, and hitting several other 3pointers through Hassan Awad, Hazem Khatab, and Tawfiq Richard. Even with Terrasanta's comeback in the last quarter, especially through Jeremy Schreiber's penetrations and assists, it wasnt enough to stop De La Salle's game.
9/20, 27/16, 25/18, 19/24
Orthodoxi Thaqafi Beit Sahour vs. Arroob 88 76
Orthodoxi Thaqafi Beit Sahour the more experienced managed to get their 1st win, with both teams playing more of an outside game, Beit Sahour had the advantage of Andre Moss (201-F/C-84, college: Eckerd), who showed great inside and outside game with 40 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists , along with Maher Kassiss penetrations & 3pointers and Rami Salsa' 3pointers, However, Arroob had the edge of having Tim Nelson (186-G-86, college: Oklahoma S&A) leading the team especially with his continuous 3pointers and assists (19 points 8 assists 4 steals), together with Mohammed Janazrah, Fareed Balasi and Jamal Ashour.
22/21, 30/23, 12/16, 24/16
Sarriyet Ramallah vs. Orthodox Bethlehem 93 75
Sarriyet Ramallah managed to win the game 'importless' when everybody had their doubts and proved them all wrong especially entering the 4th quarter tied and scoring 36points. Ibrahim Al Habash (194-F-75) was the key to the game with 41 points, playing all around with his penetrations, 3pointers and assists to Saleem Sakakini under basket after several rolls and good timing 3pointer, along with Hassan Jadeh's good defense and assists. While Orthodox Bethlehem played focused and strong the first 3 quarters and gave up in the 4th, having Ibrahim AlBandak scoring under basket together with Osama Abu Jaber & Raed Barakat's penetrations and shots, Firas Freig drives along with Tavaris Watts (203-F-85, college: UTEP) who was flying for rebounds making several shots and dunk.
17/16, 24/20, 16/21, 36/18
Islami Bethlehem vs. Orthodox Beit Jala 97 83 A game that was on a different level with the players' skills on both teams that made it exciting to watch having the court filled with each teams fans shouting out. Both teams were focused on winning, Islami Bethlehem's import player Jamal Ward (198-F-79, college: Chattanooga) was on fire, playing on another level, having several 3pointers, shots and 5 dunks, making sure that the team won the game assisted by Hanna Sahwani who led the team with his perfect assists, 3 pointers, shots and above that gave a really hard time to Beit Jala's Import with his defense, together with Fares Sweiti under basket with several rebounds & shots as well as Ali AlA'raj's help out under basket. While Beit Jala highly depended on Mike Grinder (191-G/F-80, college: Simpson (CA)) who stood out with his skills & several 3pointers together with Raed Abu Rumman (188-F-81) who boosted his team with his energy in rebounding & 3pointer and Khalil Harb who led the team with his assists and drives as well as Kamal Mukarker's shots. 17/13, 13/22, 23/16, 44/32
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