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.
AJ West (ex Al Sadd) signs at Bigua - 12 hours ago
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Atletico Bigua Montevideo (LUB) landed 26-year old American forward AJ West (206-107kg-91, college: Nevada). He played most recently at Al Sadd in Qatari D1 league. West managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 15 D1 games he averaged impressive 20.3ppg, 13.5rpg, 2.3apg, 1.1spg and 1.6bpg. He also played that season for BC Siauliai in Lithuanian LKL where in 12 games he had 7.0ppg and 4.8rpg. West also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded 9.0ppg... [read more]
Atletico Bigua Montevideo (LUB) landed 26-year old American forward AJ West (206-107kg-91, college: Nevada). He played most recently at Al Sadd in Qatari D1 league. West managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 15 D1 games he averaged impressive 20.3ppg, 13.5rpg, 2.3apg, 1.1spg and 1.6bpg. He also played that season for BC Siauliai in Lithuanian LKL where in 12 games he had 7.0ppg and 4.8rpg. West also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded 9.0ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.0spg and 1.2bpg. His team made it to the Baltic League Final Four. West received NABC All-District 17 2nd Team award in 2015 at his college time. West has played also professionally in Kosovo (Peja). He attended University of Nevada until 2016 and it will be his second season in pro basketball.
Al Shamal adds Pecherov to their roster - 4 days ago
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Al Shamal Doha (D1) added to their roster 32-year old Ukrainian international center Oleksiy Pecherov (213-106kg-85). He played last summer at Sagesse in Lebanese Pepsi LBL, but left the team in March. In 5 games he recorded 12.8ppg, 8.2rpg and 1.0bpg in 2016 season. The last season Pecherov was tested by the Nuggets in NBA. In 2006 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in first round (18th overall). Pecherov won Dubai International Tournament championship title. The list of the past... [read more]
Al Shamal Doha (D1) added to their roster 32-year old Ukrainian international center Oleksiy Pecherov (213-106kg-85). He played last summer at Sagesse in Lebanese Pepsi LBL, but left the team in March. In 5 games he recorded 12.8ppg, 8.2rpg and 1.0bpg in 2016 season. The last season Pecherov was tested by the Nuggets in NBA. In 2006 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in first round (18th overall). Pecherov won Dubai International Tournament championship title. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com Ukrainian Superleague All-Domestic Players Team back in 2012. Pecherov has been also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Ukrainian senior team since 2006 and previously for U20 National Team between 2003 and 2005. Pecherov also represented Ukraine at the Qualifications to European Championships 2013 five years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 4.9ppg, 3.1rpg. Pecherov is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Estonia (Kalev/Cramo), France (Paris Levallois), Italy (Armani Milano), Russia (Krasnie Krilya), Spain (Valencia Basket), NBA (Minnesota Timberwolves) and Ukraine (Politekhnik, BC Kyiv and Azovmash). The scouts decsribe him following way:
(by Aran Smith for NBADraft.net in 2006)
Very skilled big man. Knows how to play close to the basket, but excels outside ... His coordination and height are a great combination ... Plays very well on the perimeter, jump shot out past 20 feet is consistent ... Even knocks down the three point shot ... A real offensive threat with great form and confidence in his jump shot ...
Lacks the foot speed to defend small forwards ... Must become better defensively ... Lacks a great back to the basket game ...
Borac lands Tyrone Johnson, ex Al Shamal - 11 days ago
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KK Borac Mozzart Cacak (KLS) tabbed 25-year old American guard Tyrone Johnson (190-88kg-92, college: S.Carolina). He played most recently at Al Shamal in Qatari D1 league, but left. In three games he averaged impressive 18.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.7apg and 2.0spg last season. The previous (15-16) season Johnson played at another team Rio Grande Valley Vipers in U.S. NBA-G-League where in 23 games he had 3.5ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.0apg. He has played also professionally in PBL (Grand Rapids C.). Johnson... [read more]
KK Borac Mozzart Cacak (KLS) tabbed 25-year old American guard Tyrone Johnson (190-88kg-92, college: S.Carolina). He played most recently at Al Shamal in Qatari D1 league, but left. In three games he averaged impressive 18.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.7apg and 2.0spg last season. The previous (15-16) season Johnson played at another team Rio Grande Valley Vipers in U.S. NBA-G-League where in 23 games he had 3.5ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.0apg. He has played also professionally in PBL (Grand Rapids C.). Johnson attended University of South Carolina until 2014 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball.
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