2010 Jones Cup: Iran wins back-to-back men's title - Jul 20, 2010 (by Chris Wang)
Iran beat Taiwan 92-82 Tuesday to go undefeated and retain the championship in the 2010 R. Williams Jones Cup basketball tournament, further solidifying its position as an Asian basketball powerhouse.
The West Asian country also won back-to-back champions in the 2007 and 2009 Asian Men's Basketball Championship, which was in the past traditionally dominated by China and South Korea [read more]
Iran beat Taiwan 92-82 Tuesday to go undefeated and retain the championship in the 2010 R. Williams Jones Cup basketball tournament, further solidifying its position as an Asian basketball powerhouse.
The West Asian country also won back-to-back champions in the 2007 and 2009 Asian Men's Basketball Championship, which was in the past traditionally dominated by China and South Korea.
Trailing at one point by as many as 14 points, Iran rallied from 11 points down at half-time and used a 54-33 run in the second half and its height advantage in the paint to turn the game around, finishing the single round robin men's competition with a perfect 6-0 record.
Lebanon beat the Philippines 73-62 and finished runner-up with five wins and one loss, while Japan came third with four wins and two losses after an 83-67 win over the Taiwan University All-Stars.
Taiwan's national team and the Taiwan University All-Stars finished the tournament, Taiwan's most popular annual international competition, 2-4 and 1-5, respectively.
The Philippines (3-3) and the Crocodiles from Australia (0-6) ranked fourth and seventh in the men's group.
South Korea's Sinsegae Coolcats beat the Taiwan women's national team 80-68 to win the women's competition a day earlier.
Bahrami named 2010 Jones Cup men's MVP - Jul 20, 2010 (by Chris Wang)
Iranian forward Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami was named 2010 William Jones Cup Most valuable Player in the men's competition. Bahrami deserves the award for his consistent and explosive scoring for Iran, which has won back-to-back champions in the Jones Cup and the Asian Championship (2007, 2009).
Best Five:
F Marcus Douthit, Philippines
F Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami, Iran
F Takuya Kawamura, Japan
G Lee Hsueh-lin, Taiwan
G Yuta Tabuse, Japan
Final men's placing:
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Iranian forward Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami was named 2010 William Jones Cup Most valuable Player in the men's competition. Bahrami deserves the award for his consistent and explosive scoring for Iran, which has won back-to-back champions in the Jones Cup and the Asian Championship (2007, 2009).
Best Five: F Marcus Douthit, Philippines F Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami, Iran F Takuya Kawamura, Japan G Lee Hsueh-lin, Taiwan G Yuta Tabuse, Japan
Final men's placing:
1. Iran 6-0 2. Lebanon 5-1 3. Japan 4-2 4. Philippines 3-3 5. Taiwan 2-4 6. Taiwan University All-Stars 1-5 7. Australia Crocs 0-6
2010 Jones Cup Day 6: Japan beat weary Philippines - Jul 19, 2010 (by Chris Wang)
Resting less than 15 hours after the overtime win over Taiwan Sunday night, the Philippines fell in the hands of Japan, 84-74, Monday in the 2010 William Jones Cup basketball tournament.
The result could be crucial to the final ranking for both teams, which are now tied at 3-2. Japan is scheduled to meet Taiwan University All-Stars Tuesday in a game that heavily favors the Japanese while the Philippines will take on Lebanon, which is now 4-1, in a tough battle [read more]
Resting less than 15 hours after the overtime win over Taiwan Sunday night, the Philippines fell in the hands of Japan, 84-74, Monday in the 2010 William Jones Cup basketball tournament.
The result could be crucial to the final ranking for both teams, which are now tied at 3-2. Japan is scheduled to meet Taiwan University All-Stars Tuesday in a game that heavily favors the Japanese while the Philippines will take on Lebanon, which is now 4-1, in a tough battle.
If Lebanon wins, it will lock up the No. 2 with a 5-1 record and the Philippines finished 3-3. If the Philippines pulls out a win, Philippines, Lebanon and Japan could be in a three-way tie at 4-2.
Back to the game, Japan enjoy an advantage of having a 'bye' day on Sunday over the tired Philippine team. A 7-0 run early in the 4th quarter increased Japan's lead to double-digit before the Philippines managed to pull within four, but that's the best they could do.
Marcus Douthit once again led the Philippines with 20 points to go with 21 rebounds. Marnel Baracael had 24 points. Japeth Aguilar and Japan's Takuya Kawamura both sat out the game.
'There's no enough time for us to rest and be in game condition after the game wnet into overtime last night, ' said Philippines head coach Rajko Toroman. japans head coach Thomas Wisman also admitted that his team was able to pull it off in the final period because of better stamina.
In other games, Iran defeated Taiwan University All-Stars, 97-65, with no problem. Lebanon routed Crocs 81-52 with Jackson Vroman sitting out the game.
Standings: Iran 5-0 Lebanon 4-1 Philippines 3-2 Japan 3-2 Taiwan 2-3 Taiwan University All-Stars 1-4 Crocs 0-6
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