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.
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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