Japan claimed the initial win at the home 2012 Fiba Asia Cup. They held off Qatar in Tokyo for 1-0 record in Group B. Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) and Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) posted 14 points each to lead the hosts. Japan jumped to an early lead. They established a 24:15 advantage after ten minutes of action. Qatar bounced back in the second frame. The visitors narrowed the margin and got within 5 points at halftime 36:41. Japan boosted the margin once again in the third term. The home side accumulated a 61:50 lead with one period to go. But Qatar refused to give up. Musa put Qatar within two points 69:71 with 28 seconds remaining. Kosuke Takeuchi sank two free throws then and sealed the victory for Japan. J.R. Sakuragi (206-F/C-76, college: UCLA) notched 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Erfan Ali (198-PF-83) answered with 21 points for Qatar. Yasseen Ismail (204-F/C-80) added 13 points in the losing effort.
Qatar hoopsters to take part in Atlas Challenge - 2 days ago
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The Qatar national basketball team has left Doha for Suzhou, China, to take part in the third Atlas Basketball Challenge to be held from July 18 to 23. The final 14-member roster for the team was named last Thursday night after four weeks of intense training. Qatar Basketball General Secretary Ali al-Malki said. 'Our team is much younger than usual, therefore it's important to expose our players to global meets. Though this tournament will not have any impact on team rankings, it does pro... [read more]
The Qatar national basketball team has left Doha for Suzhou, China, to take part in the third Atlas Basketball Challenge to be held from July 18 to 23. The final 14-member roster for the team was named last Thursday night after four weeks of intense training. Qatar Basketball General Secretary Ali al-Malki said. 'Our team is much younger than usual, therefore it's important to expose our players to global meets. Though this tournament will not have any impact on team rankings, it does provide a platform for international competition, and at the completion of the tournament we can assess our level'. Al-Malki continued 'We thank the Chinese Basketball Association for their invitation and we are excited about playing against with top teams.' National Head Coach Qusay Khalaf is pleased with his team's selection. 'We have chosen the best players based on performance. The Atlas challenge is a good stepping stone besides being a warm-up for the FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon next month and the WC qualifiers in November. 'Although the competition is in its infancy it provides a high level of playing standards. My team is very youthful but they have great spirit and I like that in them. They will be exposed to prime basketball athletes from the best in the world including USA, Australia, China and Europe and hopefully the boys can bring home much experience,' Qusay Khalaf added. Rising forward Nasser Rayes, who recently arrived from the US, feels overwhelmed at the opportunity of playing for his country. 'I've been waiting for this opportunity all my life. It was my dream to represent Qatar but I couldn't do it before because I was committed to my studies and college basketball in the US,' he told QBF media. Qatar has drawn group B of the challenge along with Australia, Lithuania and USA, while FWC2019 host China is in group A alongside Belarus, Ukraine and Iran. The July championship comprises of eight teams and will be played over six days at the Suzhou Sports Center and the Dushu Lake Arena. Qatar will meet Lithuania in their first match (July 18) followed by USA (July 19) and Australia (July 20). Ahmad al-Darwish, Nasser al-Rayes, Mohameed Youssuf, Mohamed Erfan Saeed, Mansour Elhadary, Abdulraham al-Muftah, Mohamed Abdelazziz, Abdullah Matalkeh, Mohamed Hassan Mohamed, Abdulrahman Abdelhaleem, Abdulrahman Saad, Sammy Monroe (198-F-85, college: Newberry), Omar Salem, Raslan al-Abdulla, Head coach Qusay Khalaf , Assistant Coach Yasser Abdelwahab and team manager Khalid Sulaiman comprise the Qatar delegation. Courtesy of: gulf-times.com
Aubenas land Larry Williams, ex Al Wakrah - 4 days ago
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Aubenas US (NM1) tabbed 31-year old American guard Larry Williams (191-88kg-86, college: Ark.-Pine Bluff). He played most recently at Al Wakrah in Qatari D1 league, but left the team in Dec.'16. In 5 games he averaged impressive 22.4ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.4apg and 1.4spg last season. Part of previous (2015-16) season Williams spent at MAS Fes (also in D1) in Moroccan. He also played that season for Stade Nabeulien (Division I) in Tunisian league. He helped them to make it to the Tunisian Cup Semi... [read more]
Aubenas US (NM1) tabbed 31-year old American guard Larry Williams (191-88kg-86, college: Ark.-Pine Bluff). He played most recently at Al Wakrah in Qatari D1 league, but left the team in Dec.'16. In 5 games he averaged impressive 22.4ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.4apg and 1.4spg last season. Part of previous (2015-16) season Williams spent at MAS Fes (also in D1) in Moroccan. He also played that season for Stade Nabeulien (Division I) in Tunisian league. He helped them to make it to the Tunisian Cup Semifinals. Among other achievements Williams' team made it to the Morocco Throne Cup Final Four in 2014. He received also Advocate/Boag NWBU Player of the Year award back in 2012. Williams is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life on four different continents. He is familiar with Asian, Australian, African and of course North American leagues. Williams has played previously professionally in Australia (Chargers, Darwin Eagles and Burnie Tigers), Lebanon (Feytroun), Saudi Arabia (Al Maseerah) and Morocco (Essaouira and RSB Berkane). He attended University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff until 2008 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. Let's have closer look into Williams' outlook:
A combo guard with a wide range of skills. Creates open shots for his teammates every possession. Excellent penetrator and finisher looks to set up teammates and can get any shot he wants. Very good mid-range and three point shooter. Strong, physical guard with good athleticism can play above the rim. Ball hawking defender who likes to apply full court pressure and takes advantage of every offensive misstep by his opponent.
Termoforgia Aurora Jesi (Serie A2) landed 28-year old American point guard Ken Brown (180-77kg-89, college: Philander Smith, agency: Octagon Europe). He played most recently at Al Sadd in Qatari D1 league. Brown managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). He also played that season for Al Riyadi in Lebanese Pepsi LBL where in 12 games he averaged 11.7ppg, 2.9rpg, 5.4apg and 1.7spg. The other team Brown played that season for was ASA Koroivos Amaliadas in Greek A1. I... [read more]
Termoforgia Aurora Jesi (Serie A2) landed 28-year old American point guard Ken Brown (180-77kg-89, college: Philander Smith, agency: Octagon Europe). He played most recently at Al Sadd in Qatari D1 league. Brown managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). He also played that season for Al Riyadi in Lebanese Pepsi LBL where in 12 games he averaged 11.7ppg, 2.9rpg, 5.4apg and 1.7spg. The other team Brown played that season for was ASA Koroivos Amaliadas in Greek A1. In 12 games he had very impressive stats: 16.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 7.3apg and 1.8spg. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 League Honorable Mention. Brown received All-NAIA D1 1st Team award back in 2012 at his college time. Brown is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Brown has played previously professionally in Holland (Groningen), Kosovo (Trepca), Latvia (Jurmala), Lithuania (Lietuvos rytas), Poland (MKS Dabrowa Gornicza) and Sweden (Norrkoping Dolphins and KFUM Jamtland). He attended Philander Smith College until 2012 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball.
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