Experienced Naturalized American Power forward Wayne Chism (206-PF-87) had a very impressive game in the last round for league's leader Al-Manama and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 5 (Second Stage). The 31-year old power forward had a double-double of 22 points and twenty one rebounds, while his team crushed Al-Najma (#5, 1-4) with 16-point margin 101-85. It allowed Al-Manama to jump to the first place in the Bahrain Premier League. Al-Manama have a solid 4-1 record. In the team's last game Chism had a remarkable 60.0% from 2-point range. He turned to be Al-Manama's top player in his first season with the team. Wayne Chism averages this season 18.8ppg and 13.2rpg.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 34-year old Bosnia and Herzegovina center Mile Ilic (215-C-84) of Al-Ittihad. Ilic impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 22 points and 18 rebounds. Bad luck as Al-Ittihad lost that game 72-77 to the higher-ranked Al-Ahli (#2, 4-1). Al-Ittihad managed to keep the same 6th spot in Top. 4 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Al-Ittihad managed to get this Second Stage. Ilic is a newcomer at Al-Ittihad and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.
The third best performed player last round was American Marcel Jones (203-F-85) of second-ranked Al-Ahli. Jones showcased his all-around game by recording 27 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of Al-Ahli, leading his team to a 77-72 win against the lower-ranked Al-Ittihad (#6, 1-4). Al-Ahli is closer and closer to top of the standings in Top. They will still need more victories. But 4-1 record is not that bad... Jones has a very solid season. In 15 games in Bahrain he scored 27.8ppg. He also has 17.1rpg, 3.9apg, 1.4bpg and FGP: 64.6%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Chester Giles (211-C-85) of Al-Muharraq - 26 points and 17 rebounds 5. Ahmed Najaf (196-C/F-91) of Al-Manama - 16 points and 11 rebounds 6. Fadhelallah Abbas) of Al-Najma - 28 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Kevin Rogers (206-PF-86) of Al-Najma - 18 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Ahmed Ismaeel (203-F-90) of Al-Manama - 17 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists 9. Shawne Williams (206-F-86) of Al-Riffa - 24 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Hesham Sarhan (F-92) of Al-Ahli - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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GLEN DAVIS Al-Riffa (Premier League) landed 33-year old American forward Glen Davis (206-141kg-86, college: LSU). He started the season at St. John's Edge in Canadian NBL. In 16 NBL Canada games he averaged 17.3ppg, 6.6rpg, 2.8apg and 1.1bpg this season. The last summer Davis played at Power in U.S. semi-pro league Big3. He helped them to win the Big3 title. In 2007 Davis was drafted by Seattle SuperSonics (NBA) in second round (35th overall). The former Louisiana State University stand... [read more]
GLEN DAVIS
Al-Riffa (Premier League) landed 33-year old American forward Glen Davis (206-141kg-86, college: LSU). He started the season at St. John's Edge in Canadian NBL. In 16 NBL Canada games he averaged 17.3ppg, 6.6rpg, 2.8apg and 1.1bpg this season. The last summer Davis played at Power in U.S. semi-pro league Big3. He helped them to win the Big3 title. In 2007 Davis was drafted by Seattle SuperSonics (NBA) in second round (35th overall). The former Louisiana State University standoutis in his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. Davis has played previously professionally in Croatia (KK Zadar) and NBA (Boston Celtics, LA Clippers and Orlando Magic). His game is described as:
(by Aran Smith for NBADraft.net in 2007)
A unique player because of his unreal body strength. Most basketball players are not built like tanks … Charismatic personality, similar to Shaq … Excellent feel for the game … His physical strength is virtually unparalleled for a player his height … Has the ability to physically overpower players, but also has the skills and finesse of a smaller player …
As a shooter, he doesn't elevate all that well on his jumper and is content with being a flat footed set shooter … With his 300 plus pounds packed on a 6-8 frame, he is not tremendously fast in the open floor … Lacks great length at 6-8 and medium wing span, this gets compounded some by his lack of leaping ability ….
D.J. STEPHENS Defending champion Al-Manama (Premier League) added to their roster 28-year old American swingman D.J. Stephens (198-85kg-90, college: Memphis). He just played at Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. In only one game he recorded only 2 points and 1 steal this season. Stephens also spent pre-season at Le Mans (ProA) in French league. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won French ProA championship title in 2018. Stephens was also voted Eurobasket.com... [read more]
D.J. STEPHENS
Defending champion Al-Manama (Premier League) added to their roster 28-year old American swingman D.J. Stephens (198-85kg-90, college: Memphis). He just played at Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. In only one game he recorded only 2 points and 1 steal this season. Stephens also spent pre-season at Le Mans (ProA) in French league. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won French ProA championship title in 2018. Stephens was also voted Eurobasket.com All-French ProA Sixth Man of the Year in 2018. He is quite experienced player. Stephens' career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in seven different countries. Stephens tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Greece (Ilysiakos), Puerto Rico (Vaqueros), Russia (Zenit), Turkey (Anadolu Efes), Ukraine (Budivelnyk), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks) and NBA G League (Iowa Wolves and Canton Charge). Stephens attended University of Memphis until 2013 and it is his sixth season as a professional player.
KEVIN MURPHY Al-Muharraq (Premier League) inked 28-year old American guard Kevin Murphy (197-84kg-90, college: Tenn Tech). He joins another USA player Chester Giles which is already in the roster. Murphy played in the summer at SM Beermen in Filipino PBA league. He managed to play in five leagues in three countries last year (!!!). In 8 PBA games he averaged impressive 30.1ppg, 8.3rpg and 5.0apg. Murphy also played for Chongqing (NBL) in Chinese league. In 2012 he was drafted by Drafted... [read more]
KEVIN MURPHY
Al-Muharraq (Premier League) inked 28-year old American guard Kevin Murphy (197-84kg-90, college: Tenn Tech). He joins another USA player Chester Giles which is already in the roster. Murphy played in the summer at SM Beermen in Filipino PBA league. He managed to play in five leagues in three countries last year (!!!). In 8 PBA games he averaged impressive 30.1ppg, 8.3rpg and 5.0apg. Murphy also played for Chongqing (NBL) in Chinese league. In 2012 he was drafted by Drafted by? Utah Jazz (NBA) in second round (47th overall). Murphy attended Tennessee Tech University and it is his seventh season in pro basketball. His team won Adriatic League Supercup. Murphy is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Murphy has played previously professionally in Croatia (Cedevita), France (SIG Strasbourg), Japan, Turkey (Gaziantep), NBA (Orlando Magic), China (Zhejiang Guangsha Lions and Guangxi) and NBA G League (Stockton Kings and Grand Rapids Drive). His game is described as: (by Tyler Ingle for NBADraft.net in 2012) Explosive scorer that possesses a wide offensive skill-set … Good length for either wing position … Active runner … Quick feet … Gets himself squared up to the hoop almost instantly … Volume shooter. Not a very strong finisher at the rim, due in large part to his slight frame … Does most of his scoring outside the paint, so it's hard for him to establish a good scoring rhythm if his shot isn't falling.
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