Iran clinch third straight title in New Taipei City - Aug 14, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
Final
Iran - South Korea 66:59
Iran defended their William Jones Cup title. They overcame South Korea in the championship game tonight to clinch the third straight title at the tournament. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) had a monster night tallying 35 points, 18 boards and 7 blocks to pace Iran.
Iran built a 20:15 lead ten minutes into the encounter. South Korea recovered adjusting their offence in the second term. They posted a 37:34 halftime advantage [read more]
Final Iran - South Korea 66:59 Iran defended their William Jones Cup title. They overcame South Korea in the championship game tonight to clinch the third straight title at the tournament. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) had a monster night tallying 35 points, 18 boards and 7 blocks to pace Iran. Iran built a 20:15 lead ten minutes into the encounter. South Korea recovered adjusting their offence in the second term. They posted a 37:34 halftime advantage. But Iran turned things around in the second half. They limited South Korea to 10 points in the third term to ensure a 48:47 lead with one period left. Iran held their opponents to 12 points in the final period and raced to the triumph at the end. Oshin Sahakian (201-F-86, agency: Agency No 10) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds, while Javad Davari (185-G-83) finished with 7 points in the win. Kim Joo-Sung (205-F/C-79) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds for South Korea. Stevenson Cameron (200-F-75, agency: Alti Sport, college: Richmond) produced 15 points, 5 boards and 4 assists in defeat.
3-4 place Philippines - Taiwan 82:72 Philippines earned the third position at the William Jones Cup. They shot down Taiwan in the consolation final tonight. Marcus Douthit (211-F/C-80, college: Providence) stepped up with 28 points and 11 rebounds to pace the charge. Philippines surged ahead 8:2 early in the encounter. They maintained the lead posting a 22:16 lead after ten minutes. Philippines established a 43:34 halftime lead. The Filipino team kept their opponents at bay throughout the third stanza. They piled up a 62:49 lead with one quarter remaining. Taiwan outscored the visitors in the final frame but never threatened the margin as Philippines breezed to the victory. Marcio Lassiter (188-G-87, college: Cal.St. Fullerton) notched 16 points, while Donaldo Hontiveros (188-G-77) had 13 points in the victory. Chien Chia-Hung (197-F-87) responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds for Taiwan. Chen Shun-Hsiang (190-F-85) netted 13 points in defeat.
5-6 place Japan - Jordan 77:73 Japan finished their William Jones Cup campaign on a high note. They held off Jordan to earn the fifth overall position at the tournament. Takeki Shonaka (180-G-84) stepped up with 24 points to lead the charge. Jordan got to the better start. They posted a 21:17 lead after ten minutes. But Japan stiffened their defence limiting Jordan to just 9 points in the second frame. Japan denied the deficit and drew things level at 30. Jordan pulled ahead once again in the third period. They piled up a 6-point advantage with ten minutes remaining. But it was not enough. Japan went on a determined rally in the final period scoring 28 points and snatching victory at the end. Fumio Nishimura (177-G-86) provided 23 points, while Keijuro Matsui (188-G-85, college: Columbia) added 9 in the win. Wesam Al-Sous (189-G-83) responded with 17 points for Jordan. Islam Abbaas (200-C-80) had 15 points in the loss.
Iran goes three in a row in William Jones Cup - Aug 14, 2011 (by Chris Wang)
Title game: Iran 66-59 Korea
Iran defeated Korea 66-59 in the title game of the 2011 William Jones Cup tournament Sunday to win its third straight title at the annual invitational tournament.
Iranian center Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies followed his semifinal outburst of 36 points, 8 rebounds and five blocks against the Philippines with another brilliant outing, collecting 35 points, 18 rebounds and seven blocks against the Koreans in the title game [read more]
Title game: Iran 66-59 Korea Iran defeated Korea 66-59 in the title game of the 2011 William Jones Cup tournament Sunday to win its third straight title at the annual invitational tournament.
Iranian center Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies followed his semifinal outburst of 36 points, 8 rebounds and five blocks against the Philippines with another brilliant outing, collecting 35 points, 18 rebounds and seven blocks against the Koreans in the title game.
Haddadi outplayed former NBA center Ha Seung-jin, who had four points and 8 boards before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Haddadi's strong showing quickly forced Korean center Kim Joo-sung to another disqualification.
Korea could never keep up with Iran after Kim and Ha both fouled out.
Iran's three-peat (2009-2011) marked the fifth consecutive year that a West Asia team wins the Jones Cup tournament. Jordan won the tourney in 2007 and 2008 before finishing as runner-up behind Iran in 2009.
IRN: H. Haddadi 35+18+7blk, O. Sahakian 13+8 KOR: Kim Joo-sung 19+6+4a, Moon Tae-jong 15, Yang Dong-geun 13, Ha Seung-jin 4+8
Bronze medal game: Philippines 82-72 Taiwan Marcus Douthit once again dominated the paint as Philippines led from start to finish to win the third place in the Jones Cup, leading by as many as 22 in the fourth quarter before Taiwan used a 18-6 run to cut the deficit.
Taiwanese center Tseng Wen-ting sat out his second straight game due to hip muscle strain.
PHI: M. Douthit 28+11, M. Lassiter 16, D. Hontiveros 13+7 TWN: Chien Chia-hung 26+7, Chen Shun-hsiang 13
5/6 place game: Japan 73-70 Jordan JPN: Takeki Shonaka 24, Fumio Nishimura 23 JOR: Y. Wesam 17, I. Abbas 15+7, R. Wright 12
Semifinal 1: Korea 90-85 (OT) Taiwan Thirty-five-year-old Moon Tae-jong, known as Cameron Stevenson when he played in America and Europe, scored 10 of his game-high 28 points in overtime as Korea overcame strong challenge from Taiwan to advance to the title game.
Chen Hsin-an turned in his best game in a national team uniform in years, tallying 22 points, six rebounds and four assists.
KOR: Moon Tae-jong 28, Oh Se-keun 11+11, Kim Joo-sung 12+9 TWN: Chen Hsin-an 22+6+4, Lee Hsueh-lin 12, Jet Chang 12+7
Semifinal 2: Iran 78-59 Philippines IRN: H. Haddadi 36+8+5blk, O. Sahakian 16+7 PHI: M. Douthit 16, M. Lassiter 10, A. Barroca 10+7
Final Standing: 1. Iran 7-2 2. Korea 7-2 3. Philippines 6-3 4. Taiwan 4-5 5. Japan 5-4 6. Jordan 4-4 7. Malaysia 1-7 8. UAE 0-7
Preliminary standing: 1. Korea 6-1 2. Philippines 5-2 3. Iran 5-2 4. Taiwan 4-3 5. Jordan 4-3 6. Japan 3-4 7. Malaysia 1-6 8. UAE 0-7
Iran will defend their title against South Korea - Aug 13, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
South Korea - Taiwan 90:85 (OT)
South Korea will play in the title game at William Jones Cup. They overcame Taiwan in overtime drama tonight. Stevenson Cameron (200-F-75, agency: Alti Sport, college: Richmond) stepped up with 28 points to lead the effort. South Korea will now take on the winner of Philippines vs. Iran clash.
South Korea entered the game in the status of favourites. They grabbed the lead early on and posted a 16:11 advantage at the first break [read more]
South Korea - Taiwan 90:85 (OT) South Korea will play in the title game at William Jones Cup. They overcame Taiwan in overtime drama tonight. Stevenson Cameron (200-F-75, agency: Alti Sport, college: Richmond) stepped up with 28 points to lead the effort. South Korea will now take on the winner of Philippines vs. Iran clash. South Korea entered the game in the status of favourites. They grabbed the lead early on and posted a 16:11 advantage at the first break. Taiwan however adjusted defensively and cut the deficit to just three points at halftime 23:26. The hosts went off the dressing room firing from all guns. Taiwan erupted for 29 points to take a 52:44 lead with one quarter remaining. But South Korea denied the deficit and drew things level at the end of regulation. The teams scored eagerly in the extra period but South Korea proved the difference scoring 19 points and celebrating victory at the end. Kim Yong-Hwan (195-F-84) delivered 14 points, while Kim Joo-Sung (205-F/C-79) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Chen Hsin-An (196-G/F-80) answered with 22 points, 6 boards and 4 assists for Taiwan. Tsung-Hsien Chang (192-G-88) and Lee Hsueh-Lin (176-PG-84) finished with 12 points apiece in the defeat.
Iran - Philippines 78:59 Iran will face South Korea in the championship game at William Jones Cup. The defending champions overcame Philippines to enter Final. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) stepped up with 36 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Hamed Haddadi and Iran dominated in the opening frame. They registered a 20:12 lead after ten minutes. The teams exchanged baskets throughout the second period. Iran ensured a 36:27 halftime advantage. Iran deepened the damage in the third term. The reigning champions stretched the lead to comfortable 18 points with ten minutes to go 56:38. Philippines never recovered in the fourth period as Iran cruised to the victory. Oshin Sahakian (201-F-86, agency: Agency No 10) produced 16 points, while Javad Davari (185-G-83) netted 9 points in the win. Marcus Douthit (211-F/C-80, college: Providence) replied with 16 points for Philippines. Andy Barroca (176-F/C-86) and Marcio Lassiter (188-G-87, college: Cal.St. Fullerton) netted 10 points each in the loss.
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