Al Arabi lift Heir Apparent Cup in thrilling finale - Mar 24, 2012
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By Danotzki Santos /Doha
The victorious Al Arabi team pose with Qatar Basketball Federation president Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani (third right, front row) after beating El Jaish 76-73 in the final of the Heir Apparent Cup yesterday. At bottom, a tense moment in the match Mansour Elhadary spearheaded an 8-2 assault in the final two minutes of the game to lead Al Arabi to a come-from-behind 76-73 victory over El Jaish (Army) last night at the Al Gharafa Indoor Arena and conquer their second HH Heir Apparent championship since 2007. Trailing 68-71 and time not on their side, Elhadary took over from the hurting Jalloh Abdullah and scattered 7 of Arabis last points including the game clinching two charity shots to seal the win. Al Arabi led 10-9 early in the game with Abdullah taking charge but El Jaish tightened their defense and put on a 9-0 run behind tournament Most Valuable Player Baker Mohammed who pushed Army to an 18-14 advantage at the end of the first period. Baker pursued the attack and kept his team soaring ahead 27-17 midway in the second period but fell into foul trouble forcing Coach Erik Rashad to rest his ace gunner. With Baker and Fadi Abilmona on the bench, Al Arabi unleashed a 15-2 barrage to regain the lead before halftime break.
Both squads fought tooth and nail in the third period and while without the prolific tandem of Fadi and Baker on the floor, Al Arabi fell behind 49-56 before closing the gap 53-56 entering the final period. William Byrd waxed hot early in the final quarter, combining with Mansour to give Al Arabi a seemingly comfortable lead, 68-63, with 4:30 in the game clock. All seemed lost at this point for Coach Rashad as Baker left the game after committing his fifth foul until Aleoni Se took charge and scattered 6 consecutive points to push El Jaish back in the drivers seat, 71-68. But Al Arabi would not be denied this chance for the championship, and Mansour like a wounded warrior upped his game three notches higher in the endgame to map out an 8-2 assault that gave Coach Hatem Malouk and his team their second HAC title in five years. Courtesy of: gulf-times.com
Calvin Cage (ex Al Gharafa) agreed terms with Gigantes - May 20, 2013
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Gigantes de Guayana (LPB) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old American guard Calvin Cage (183-83kg-84, college: Buffalo, agency: Prossin Sports Management Inc.). He was tested at Al Gharafa in Qatari D1 league. Cage also spent pre-season at B&W Opava (NBL) in Czech Republic league that year. In three games he recorded 14.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 3.0apg this season. The last summer he was tested by Marinos. In 6 games he averaged 6.8ppg, 1 [read more]
Gigantes de Guayana (LPB) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old American guard Calvin Cage (183-83kg-84, college: Buffalo, agency: Prossin Sports Management Inc.). He was tested at Al Gharafa in Qatari D1 league. Cage also spent pre-season at B&W Opava (NBL) in Czech Republic league that year. In three games he recorded 14.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 3.0apg this season. The last summer he was tested by Marinos. In 6 games he averaged 6.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.8apg. The last season Cage also played at Saint John Mill Rats (NBL Canada) in Canadian NBL Canada. In 6 games he averaged 9.2ppg, 1.7rpg and 4.0apg. The previous (2011) summer he played at Bucaros (DPB) in Colombian league. He contributed to his team winning the league title. The last (2011) season Cage played at Hoops Club (Division A) in Lebanese league. In 26 games he was fourth best scorer with impressive 22.8ppg and had 3.2rpg, 2.7apg and 1.2spg. Great season indeed as he was voted to PMA Basketball Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Honorable Mention. He is a very experienced player. Cage has played also professionally in Cyprus, Iraq (Duhok), Iran (BEEM), Mexico (Halcones Rojos), Philippines (Global Port), Saudi Arabia (Uhud) and Lebanon (Feytroun). He attended University of Buffalo until 2006 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. The scouts decsribe him following way:
Great scorer in penetration, can easily beat higher opponents.
True point guard who is extremely quick and excels at creating scoring opportunities for his teammates as well as himself, can beat you from the outside or slashing to the basket finding teammates or scoring himself.
Al Sadd triumphs at Arabian Gulf Basketball Clubs Championship 2013 - May 10, 2013
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Al Sadd triumphs at Arabian Gulf Basketball Clubs Championship 2013. The team from Qatar lost only one game at the campaign and sealed the title.
The team from Qatar started the tournament with the win against Kazma from Kuwait 73:55. In Day 2 Uhud from Saudi Arabia overcame Al Sadd 92:89. The latter finished the group with 2-1 record on the first place after a 89:73 win over ahli sadab from Oman.
In the Semifinals Al Sadd faced another Qatar team Al Rayyan [read more]
Al Sadd triumphs at Arabian Gulf Basketball Clubs Championship 2013. The team from Qatar lost only one game at the campaign and sealed the title. The team from Qatar started the tournament with the win against Kazma from Kuwait 73:55. In Day 2 Uhud from Saudi Arabia overcame Al Sadd 92:89. The latter finished the group with 2-1 record on the first place after a 89:73 win over ahli sadab from Oman. In the Semifinals Al Sadd faced another Qatar team Al Rayyan. The latter lifted Emir Cup up and Heir Apparent Cup 2013 earlier in the season. Al Sadd however managed to revenge with a 65:63 win. In the Final game Al Sadd overcame Al-Ahli from United Arab Emirates 85:72. Al Rayyan took the third place at the tournament as they defeated Kazma from Kuwait in the game for the third place.
29-year old Qatari ex-international guard Trey Johnson (196-99kg-84, college: Jackson State, agency: Priority Sports) left Angelico Biella (SerieA). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. In 22 SerieA games he was seventh best scorer with impressive 16.4ppg and had 3.4rpg, 2.8apg and 1.1spg this season.
The last season he played at Bakersfield Jam in D-League. In 15 games he recorded 13.3ppg, 3.2rpg and 4.9apg. Johnson also played at the Hornets in NBA that season [read more]
29-year old Qatari ex-international guard Trey Johnson (196-99kg-84, college: Jackson State, agency: Priority Sports) left Angelico Biella (SerieA). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. In 22 SerieA games he was seventh best scorer with impressive 16.4ppg and had 3.4rpg, 2.8apg and 1.1spg this season. The last season he played at Bakersfield Jam in D-League. In 15 games he recorded 13.3ppg, 3.2rpg and 4.9apg. Johnson also played at the Hornets in NBA that season. But in 11 games he averaged just 1.9ppg and 1.1rpg. He also spent pre-season at BancaTercas that year.
Johnson ended the previous (10-11) season at the Lakers in NBA. In four games he averaged only 2.3ppg and 1.0rpg. But the most of that year he spent at the Raptors in NBA. In 7 games he averaged 4.0ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.6apg. In 2007 Johnson was drafted by Jackson Wildcats (USBL) as #4 pick overall. He attended Jackson State and it is his sixth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as Johnson won NBA Pacific Division championship title in 2011. He was also voted Gatorade All-D-League 1st Team in 2011. Johnson represented Qatar at the FIBA Asia Cup in Tokyo (Japan) last year. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 4 games: Score-3 (17.3ppg), 5.3rpg, Assists-3 (4.3apg), FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 77.3%. Johnson is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in France, Serbia (Vrsac), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Lakers and Toronto Raptors) and MBEL (Jackson Jam). The scouts decsribe him following way:
A powerful SG, with great scoring skills. He can score almost from everywhere on the court, but has a great touch around the basket, where he can easily go thanks to great athletic skills. Knows well the game, can pass and defend. Not a star player, but a great gym worker and a player who adapts well to every team in which he goes.
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