Qatar registered the second straight win at the Arabian Gulf Cup in Manama. They prevailed against UAE. Qatar stay perfect after two games played at the tournament. UAE slipped at 1-2 record. Qatar led by just four points 21:17 after ten minutes but managed to boost the lead in the second frame. They accumulated a 42:31 halftime lead. Qatar entered the fourth frame up by 11 points and did not allow their opponents to get any closer in the final minutes. Qatar will take on Oman tonight. UAE will face Saudi Arabia looking for the second victory at the tournament. Qatar will play versus Bahrain on Saturday in what could be decisive battle at the tournament.
Al Gharafa Doha club decide to sign with the American player Larry Blair (183-G-84, college: Liberty) for the coming season. He used to play for the same team from 2013 to 2015. Larry Blair, played for Al Ahli Jeddah last year.
Outlook
Point maker rather than a play marker . very aggressive and confident with the ball and is an excellent mid-range jump shooter . good three-point marksman off either the dribble or the pass.
Awards/Achievements
Big South Conf. Tournament Winner... [read more]
Point maker rather than a play marker . very aggressive and confident with the ball and is an excellent mid-range jump shooter . good three-point marksman off either the dribble or the pass.
Awards/Achievements
Big South Conf. Tournament Winner -04 All-Big South Conf. 2nd Team -04 Big South Conf. All-Freshman Team -04 All-Big South Conf. Freshman of the Year -04 Big South Conf. Regular Season Runner-Up -05 All-Big South Conf. 1st Team -05, 06 All-Big South Conf. 1st Team -07 Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Honorable Mention -08 Finnish League Regular Season Champion -09 Finnish League Finalist -09 Eurobasket.com All-Finnish Korisliiga Guard of the Year -09 Eurobasket.com All-Finnish Korisliiga 1st Team -09 Eurobasket.com Finnish Korisliiga All-Imports Team -09 Eurobasket.com All-French N1 Guard of the Year -10 Eurobasket.com All-French N1 Import Player of the Year -10 Eurobasket.com All-French N1 1st Team -10 Eurobasket.com French N1 All-Imports Team -10 Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Guard of the Year -11 Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 1st Team -11 Eurobasket.com French NM1 All-Imports Team -11 Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Newcomer of the Year -12 Eurobasket.com Georgian League All-Imports Team -12 Georgian League All-Star Game -12 (MVP) Qatari League Champion -14 Asia-Basket.com All-Qatar D1 Player of the Year -14 Asia-Basket.com All-Qatar D1 Guard of the Year -14 Asia-Basket.com All-Qatar D1 Import of the Year -14 Asia-Basket.com All-Qatar D1 1st Team -14 Asia-Basket.com Qatar D1 All-Imports Team -14 Qatari Emir Cup Winner -14 Qatari League Semifinals -15 Qatari Cup Winner -15 Saudi Arabian League Finalist -16 <<>><<>>
Al Najma (Premier League) inked 32-year old American swingman Mildon Ambres (198-97kg-84, college: S.Nazarene). He played most recently at Al Shamal in Qatari D1 league. In 9 games he averaged impressive 22.0ppg, 9.8rpg, 2.4apg, 1.6spg and 1.0bpg last season. Ambres helped them to make it to the Qatari Cup Semifinals. He also played that season for Al Gezira (Superleague) in Egypt. In 2008 (a year after he left the college) Ambres was drafted by Idaho Stampede (D-League) in fifth round (6... [read more]
Al Najma (Premier League) inked 32-year old American swingman Mildon Ambres (198-97kg-84, college: S.Nazarene). He played most recently at Al Shamal in Qatari D1 league. In 9 games he averaged impressive 22.0ppg, 9.8rpg, 2.4apg, 1.6spg and 1.0bpg last season. Ambres helped them to make it to the Qatari Cup Semifinals. He also played that season for Al Gezira (Superleague) in Egypt. In 2008 (a year after he left the college) Ambres was drafted by Idaho Stampede (D-League) in fifth round (67th overall). He attended Southern Nazarene University (NCAA Div.II) until 2007 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. Among other achievements Ambres' college team won SAC Tournament in 2007. He received also USBasket.com All-D-League Most Improved Player of the Year award back in 2010. Ambres is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on four different continents (Europe, Latin America, Africa and of course North America). Ambres has played previously professionally in Dominican Rep., Philippines, Romania (CSU Sibiu), Spain (Lleida Basquet), Uruguay (Nacional), D-League (Salt Lake City Stars), Dominican Republic (CDP Domingo Paulino Santiago) and Egypt (Geish Army).
Al Wakrah (D1) added to their roster 29-year old American (has also Nigerian passport) forward Kayode Ayeni (196-87, college: St.Francis, NY). It is actually his comeback to Al Wakrah as he has played here before. Ayeni played most recently at Geish Army in Egyptian Superleague. The previous (13-14) season he played at Al Arabi where in 16 D1 games he recorded 10.5ppg, 7.7rpg, 2.8apg and 1.1spg. Ayeni won EBA championship title in 2012. He has played also professionally in ABA (Jersey Exp... [read more]
Al Wakrah (D1) added to their roster 29-year old American (has also Nigerian passport) forward Kayode Ayeni (196-87, college: St.Francis, NY). It is actually his comeback to Al Wakrah as he has played here before. Ayeni played most recently at Geish Army in Egyptian Superleague. The previous (13-14) season he played at Al Arabi where in 16 D1 games he recorded 10.5ppg, 7.7rpg, 2.8apg and 1.1spg. Ayeni won EBA championship title in 2012. He has played also professionally in ABA (Jersey Express), APBL (Hudson Valley H.) and D-League (Erie Bay Hawks). Ayeni is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. He attended St.Francis College (NY) until 2010 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player. The scouts decsribe him following way:
Kayode Ayeni is a big time athlete with long arms who can score and rebound extremely well.
He has a nose for the basketball and will make things happen by just being on the court.
He handles the ball well in the open court and he slashes to the basket extremely well.
Nickname: "Ola".
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