2nd Team
SG: Behnam Yakhchali (197-SG-95) of Iran
G/F: Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-90) of Japan
F: Zaid Abbas (203-F-83) of Jordan
F: Amritpal Singh (207-F-91) of India
C: Jinqiu Hu (208-C-97) of China
Iran celebrate third straight FIBA Asia Challenge title - Sep 18, 2016
FINAL
Iran - South Korea 77-47 Iran claimed the third straight FIBA Asia Challenge title. They knocked down South Korea to conquer the trophy in Tehran. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) was pivotal with 20 points and 23 rebounds for the hosts. Iran established a 30:20 halftime lead. They poured in 23 points in the third term to clear off to a 19-point advantage. Iran dropped 24 points in the fourth quarter and rallied to the victory. Behnam Yakhchali (197-SG-95) provided 13 points and 8 rebounds for the champions. Lee Seung-Hyun (201-C-92) responded with 13 points for South Korea. Il-Young Heo had 9 points in the loss.
3-4 Place
Jordan - Iraq 94-72 Jordan claimed Bronze medals at the championship. They fired past Iraq in the consolation final. Dar Tucker (193-G-88, college: De Paul) topscored with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Jordan dominated from start to finish. They established a 48:29 halftime lead. Jordan unloaded 46 points in the second half to race to the win. Mohammad Hussein (210-C-90) delivered 15 points for Jordan. Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88, college: Texas Southern) and Dhulfiqar Ali (185-G-96) responded with 12 points each for Iraq.
5-6 Place
China - Japan 75-67 China beat Japan to occupy the fifth position at the FIBA Asia Challenge. Therefore China secured their FIBA Asia Cup tickets. Hu Jinqiu (208-C-97) scored 18 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the winners. China posted a 34:27 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 11-point mark heading into the fourth term. China protected the advantage in the final period and raced to the victory. Liu Zhixuan (193-G-91) delivered 17 points for the winners. Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-90) responded with 23 points for Japan.
7-8 Place
Taiwan - India 68-80 India finished their FIBA Asia Challenge campaign on a high note. They beat Taiwan to finish in the seventh position. Bhriguvanshi Vishesh (192-G-91) nailed 22 points to lead the winning side. Taiwan posted a 22:17 lead after ten minutes. But India denied the deficit and eked out a 2-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. They poured in 28 points in the fourth stanza to ice the victory. Amritpal Singh (207-F-91) connected for 20 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Chiang Yu-An (174-PG-91) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds for Taiwan.
Iran and South Korea advance into title game in Tehran - Sep 17, 2016
SEMIFINALS
South Korea - Iraq 78-72 South Korea outgunned Iraq to reach the title game in Tehran. Lee Seung-Hyun (201-C-92) posted 22 points to lead the charge. South Korea accumulated a 39:32 halftime lead. Iraq erased the deficit in the third term. They ensured a 2-point advantage. But South Korea went on a 26:18 run in the fourth quarter to snatch the win. Il-Young Heo had 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Mohamad Mahdi (206-C-91) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Iraq. Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88, college: Texas Southern) delivered 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists in the loss.
Jordan - Iran 63-74 Iran advanced into the championship game. The hosts knocked down Jordan in the semifinal clash. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) scored 26 points and 20 rebounds to pace the winners. Iran established a 35:28 halftime lead. Jordan cut the deficit at 3-point mark at the final intermission. Iran however limited their opponents to just 13 points in the fourth term and raced to the win. Mohammad Jamshidi (199-SF-91) tossed in 16 points for the hosts. Dar Tucker (193-G-88, college: De Paul) responded with 25 points for Jordan. Mousa Alawadi (188-G-85) had 12 points in the loss.
5-8 Place
India - Japan 66-77 Japan outscored India in the classification round in Tehran. Ira Brown (193-F-82, college: Gonzaga) produced 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort. Japan jumped to a 22:14 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the gap at 9-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the victory. Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-90) netted 19 points for the winners. Amritpal Singh (207-F-91) responded with 22 points and 14 rebounds for India.
Taiwan - China 66-88 China knocked down Taiwan in the classification round. Fang Shuo (188-G-90) nailed 25 points to lead the effort. China grabbed a 42:27 halftime lead. China unleashed 34 points in the third term to boost the gap at 28-point mark at the final intermission. Taiwan slowed China in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Hu Jinqiu (208-C-97) had 15 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Davis Quincy (206-F/C-83, college: Tulane) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Taiwan.
Jordan, Iran, Iraq and South Korea enter semifinals in Tehran - Sep 16, 2016
Jordan - Japan 87-80 Jordan outgunned Japan to stay in the title race at the FIBA Asia Challenge. Dar Tucker (193-G-88, college: De Paul) carried Jordan to the victory with 33 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Japan jumped to a 26:22 lead after ten minutes. Jordan erased the deficit to take a 45:41 halftime lead. Jordan extended the margin at 7-point mark at the final intermission. The teams traded baskets throughout the fourth term as Jordan marched to the win. Mousa Alawadi (188-G-85) delivered 23 points in the victory. Ira Brown and Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-90) tossed in 17 points each for Japan.
India - Iran 47-77 Iran eased into the semifinal stage as they rallied past India. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) notched 17 points and 23 rebounds for the hosts. Iran piled up a 38:31 halftime lead. The hosts went on a strong 26:2 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Oshin Sahakian (200-PF-86) delivered 16 points for the winners. Bhriguvanshi Vishesh (192-G-91) responded with 14 points for India.
Iraq - China 87-82 Iraq stunned China to reach the semifinal stage in Tehran. Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88, college: Texas Southern) stepped up with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists to pace the winners. China enjoyed a 43:39 halftime lead. But Iraq unloaded 27 points in the fourth term to snatch the victory. Ali Hamad (193-F-86) had 15 points for the winners. Yuan Shuai (190-PG-94) responded with 26 points for China.
South Korea - Taiwan 70-69 South Korea nipped Taiwan to advance into the semifinal stage in Tehran. Kim Jong-Kyu (207-C-91) posted 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. South Korea recorded a 42:38 halftime lead. Taiwan pulled within a single point at the final intermission. They surged ahead late in regulation but Kim Jong-Kyu sank two free throws with 4 seconds left to seal the win for Korea. Kim Sun-Hyung (187-G-88) and Heo Il-Young (197-F-85) delivered 13 points each for the winners. Davis Quincy (206-F/C-83, college: Tulane) responded with 21 points and 12 rebounds for Taiwan.
Quarterfinals are set in Tehran - Sep 14, 2016
Group E
Kazakhstan - India 90-100 India finished the Second Stage campaign on a high note. They knocked down Kazakhstan to clinch the quarterfinal birth. Talwinderjit Singh (185-G/F-86) came up wiht 32 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the winners. India recorded a 51:43 halftime lead. Kazakhstan denied the deficit in the third quarter. But India unloaded 29 points in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Amritpal Singh (207-F-91) accounted for 28 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Mikhail Yevstigneyev (202-F/C-84) responded with 30 points and 8 rebounds for Kazakhstan.
China - Taiwan 93-88 China outgunned Taiwan to finish on top of Group E. Hu Jinqiu (208-C-97) came up with 24 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. China recorded a 23:18 lead after the opening quarter. Taiwan narrowed the deficit at a single point at halftime 48:49. But China used a strong 21:15 rally in the third term to clear off. They protected the lead throughout the fourth term and iced the win. Cui Jinming (193-G-92) delivered 14 points for the winners. Davis Quincy (206-F/C-83, college: Tulane) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Taiwan.
Jordan - Philippines 119-105 Jordan fired past Philippines to finish second in Group E. Dar Tucker (193-G-88, college: De Paul) stepped up with 37 points and 6 rebounds to lead the winners. Jordan piled up a 65:45 halftime lead. They unleashed 54 points in the second half to rally to a high-flying win at the end. Mohammad Hussein (210-C-90) produced 26 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Von Rolfe Pessumal (187-F-93) responded with 30 points for Philippines.
Group F
Qatar - Japan 65-79 Japan overcame Qatar to secure the third position in Group F. Ryusei Shinoyama (178-PG-88) netted 16 points for the winners. Japan claimed a 42:26 halftime lead. Qatar narrowed the deficit at 9-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Japan sank 26 points in the final stanza to avoid an upset. Ira Brown (193-F-82, college: Gonzaga) and Yuma Fujii (178-PG-91) connected for 10 points each in the victory. Abdulrahman Saad (185-G/F-96) answered with 17 points and 6 assists for Qatar.
Iran - South Korea 85-47 Iran thumped South Korea to remain perfect at the tournament. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) came up with 29 points and 10 rebounds to lead the hosts. Iran went on a 26:4 run to open the game. They followed with a 43:26 run in the second half to seal the winning outcome. Behnam Yakhchali (197-SG-95) finished with 12 points for the hosts. By Kyung Choi answered with 15 points for South Korea.
Iraq - Thailand 102-69 Iraq outgunned Thailand to seal their quarterfinal appearance in Tehran. Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88, college: Texas Southern) was pivotal with 37 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Iraq established a 49:34 halftime lead. They erupted for 53 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Mohamad Mahdi (206-C-91) tallied 19 points, 11 rebounds and 8 blocks in the victory. Chanatip Jakrawan (197-C-97) responded with 14 points for Thailand.
Round 2 of Second Stage in Tehran - Sep 13, 2016
Group E
Taiwan - Jordan 83-109 Jordan cruised past Taiwan to climb on top of Group E. Dar Tucker (193-G-88, college: De Paul) nailed 36 points and pulled down 9 rebounds for Jordan. They unloaded 49 points in the first half to ensure an 11-point halftime lead. Jordan added 60 points in the second half to seal the win. Zaid Abbas (203-F-83) provided 31 points and 12 rebounds for Jordan. Davis Quincy (206-F/C-83, college: Tulane) responded with 24 points and 9 boards for Taiwan.
India - China 70-64 India shocked China for 2-2 record in Group E. Amritpal Singh (207-F-91) came up with 23 points and 14 caroms for the winners. India established a 31:29 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 6-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. India held off China in the final frame and secured a resounding win. Amjyot Singh (203-F-92) connected for 16 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Hu Jinqiu (208-C-97) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds for China.
Philippines - Kazakhstan 98-86 Philippines opened win count in Tehran. They fire past Kazakhstan for 1-3 record in Group E. Rey Mark Belo (191-F-93) posted 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners. Philippines accounted for a 47:37 halftime lead. Kazakhstan pulled within 4 points at the final intermission. Philippines however sank 28 points in the fourth term to ice the win. Eduardo Daquioag (180-G-91) netted 17 points for the winners. Mikhail Yevstigneyev (202-F/C-84) responded with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Kazakhstan.
Group F
South Korea - Iraq 102-80 South Korea knocked down Iraq to earn the fourth consecutive win in Tehran. Lee Junghyun (185-G-99) posted 22 points to pace the Korean side. South Korea established a 51:36 halftime lead. They sank 30 points in the third quarter to clear off for good. Cho Sung-Min (197-F-83) notched 14 points in the victory. Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88, college: Texas Southern) answered with 22 points for Iraq.
Japan - Iran 57-68 Iran outlasted pesky Japan to remain undefeated at the championship. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) paced the hosts with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Iran built a comfortable 37:26 halftime lead. Japan narrowed the deficit at 7-point mark at the final intermission. Iran held their opponents to just 11 points in the fourth term to race to the win. Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-PG-94) provided 13 points for the winning side. Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-90) responded with 14 points for Japan.
Thailand - Qatar 62-64 Qatar nipped Thailand to secure the first victory in Tehran. Mohd Mohamed (204-C-82) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Qatar unleashed 28 points in the first term to take a 12-point lead. Thailand erased the deficit and recorded a 40:35 halftime lead. Qatar pulled ahead for a 3-point lead at the final intermission. Thailand tried hard in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Boney Watson (183-PG-78, college: Sam Houston St.) produced 12 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds in the win. Nattakarn Muangboon (186-G-91) responded with 18 points for Thailand.
Start of Second Stage in Tehran - Sep 12, 2016
Group E
Kazakhstan - Taiwan 77-92 Taiwan fired past Kazakhstan to gain the third straight win in Tehran. Liu Cheng (192-F-90) came up with 28 points to pace the Taiwanese side. Taiwan established a 38:30 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 10-point mark at the final intermission. Taiwan unloaded 30 points in the fourth stanza to ice the win. Davis Quincy (206-F/C-83, college: Tulane) nailed 14 points for the winners. Pavel Ilin (196-G-92) responded with 21 points for Kazakhstan.
China - Philippines 75-65 China defeated Philippines to stay perfect at the championship. Hu Jinqiu (208-C-97) stepped up with 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the winners. China recorded a 39:26 halftime lead. Philippines narrowed the deficit at 6 points heading into the fourth term. But China held their opponents to 14 points in the final stanza and sealed the win. Fang Shuo (188-G-90) provided 10 points for the winners. Rey Mark Belo (191-F-93) responded with 16 points for Philippines.
Jordan - India 121-65 Jordan cruised past India at the start of the Second Stage in Tehran. Seven players scored in double digits for Jordan. Sinan Eid (198-F/G-91) topscored with 19 points. Jordan unleashed 37 points in the first period to gain a 20-point lead. They drained 65 points in the second half to ice the win. Zaid Abbas (203-F-83) and Dar Tucker (193-G-88, college: De Paul) posted 17 points each for the winners. Amjyot Singh (203-F-92) and Amritpal Singh (207-F-91) responded with 13 points each for India.
Group F
Qatar - South Korea 60-86 South Korea thumped Qatar for the third consecutive win at the tournament. Junghyun Lee and Kim Si-Rae (179-PG-89) finished with 15 points each for South Korea. They grabbed a 42:25 halftime advantage. They used a 21:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Cho Sung-Min (197-F-83) posted 14 points for the winners. Boney Watson (183-PG-78, college: Sam Houston St.) responded with 18 points for Qatar.
Iran - Thailand 114-41 Iran left no chance for Thailand en route to the third victory in Tehran. The hosts dominated from start to finish in this one. Seven players scored in double figures for the hosts. Rouzbeh Arghavan (214-C/F-88, agency: Three Eye Sports) tossed in 16 points to lead the charge. Iran established a comfortable 60:26 halftime lead. They eased to the victory in the second half. Oshin Sahakian (200-PF-86) and Arsalan Kazemi (200-SF-90, college: Oregon) netted 13 points apiece for the winners. Sorot Sunthonsiri (186-G-93) responded with 8 points for Thailand.
Iraq - Japan 65-67 Japan snatched a narrow win over Iraq to improve at 2-1 record in Group F. Takatoshi Furukawa (190-G/F-87) recorded 18 points to lead the winning side. Iraq unloaded 29 points in the second term to open a 37:28 halftime lead. Japan pulled within 4 points at the final intermission. They went on a 19:13 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-90) delivered 13 points in the victory. Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88, college: Texas Southern) responded with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Iraq.
Recap of Day 3 in Tehran - Sep 11, 2016
Group A
Kazakhstan - China 85-106 Hu Jinqiu (208-C-97) scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to pace China past Kazakhstan. China poured in 65 points in the first half to establish a 21-point halftime lead. China maintained the lead throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Fang Shuo (188-G-90) produced 17 points in the win. Pavel Ilin (196-G-92) responded with 21 points for Kazakhstan.
Group B
Taiwan - Philippines 87-76 Taiwan posted the second straight victory in Group B. They held off Philippines to top the ladder. Davis Quincy (206-F/C-83, college: Tulane) posted 19 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the winners. Philippines posted a 24:17 lead after the opening quarter. Taiwan managed to erase the deficit in the next two periods knotting things up at 62 at the final break. They went on a 25:14 run in the fourth quarter and sealed the win. Yi-Hsiang Chou (190-G-91) delivered 14 points for the winners. Rey Mark Belo (191-F-93) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds as Philippines fell at 0-2 record.
Group C
Iraq - Iran 51-94 Iran celebrated the second straight victory in Group C. They thumped Iraq to stay undefeated. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) posted 15 points to lead the hosts. Iran piled up a 49:23 halftime lead. The hosts unleashed 45 points in the second half and marched to a convincing victory. Behnam Yakhchali (197-SG-95) produced 14 points for the winners. Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88, college: Texas Southern) responded with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Iraq.
Group D
Thailand - Japan 67-96 Japan celebrated the first victory in Tehran. They outgunned Thailand for 1-1 record in Group D. Ira Brown (193-F-82, college: Gonzaga) tallied 19 points and 11 rebounds to pace the winners. Thailand enjoyed a 22:17 lead after ten minutes. But Japan went on a strong run in the second frame to gain a 43:39 halftime advantage. They unloaded 53 points in the second half to ice the victory. Naoto Tsuji (185-G/F-89) had 17 points for Japan. Patiphan Klahan (211-C-93) answered with 17 points for Thailand.
Recap of Day 2 in Tehran - Sep 10, 2016
Group A
Jordan - Kazakhstan 89-71 Jordan knocked down Kazakhstan to secure the first victory in Iran. Zaid Abbas (203-F-83) posted 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the victory. Jordan stunned their opponents in the first period. They opened a massive 37:13 lead after ten minutes. Kazakhstan cut the deficit at 12-point lead at the final intermission. But Jordan nailed 21 points in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Dar Tucker (193-G-88, college: De Paul) delivered 18 points and 6 assists in the win. Pavel Micheev (201-F-83) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Kazakhstan.
Group B
India - Taiwan 66-90 Taiwan opened win count in Group B. They beat India in the opener. Yi-Hsiang Chou (190-G-91) came up with 23 points to lead the charge. Taiwan established a 41:35 halftime lead. They drained 49 points in the second half to ice a comfortable victory. Davis Quincy (206-F/C-83, college: Tulane) notched 18 points and 14 rebounds for Taiwan. Bhriguvanshi Vishesh (192-G-91) responded with 34 points for India.
Group C
Qatar - Iraq 54-71 Iraq victoriously opened their Fiba Asia Challenge campaign. They knocked down Qatar in Group C. Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88, college: Texas Southern) posted 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead the winners. Iraq posted a 28:19 halftime lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the third term as Iraq secured a 9-point lead heading into the fourth period. They sank 23 points in the final term and raced to the win. Dhulfiqar Ali (185-G-96) tossed in 16 points for the winners. Mohammed Mohd responded with 18 points for Qatar.
Group D
South Korea - Thailand 84-43 South Korea clinched the top position in Group D. They cruised past Thailand for the second straight in Tehran. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Lee Jae-Do (180-PG-91) produced 12 points in the win. South Korea established a 42:19 halftime lead. They went on a 42:24 second half rally to ice the win. Heo Ung (183-G-93) tallied 11 points and 6 rebounds in the victory. Sorot Sunthonsiri (186-G-93) responded with 7 points for Thailand.
Recap of Day 1 in Tehran - Sep 9, 2016
Group A
China - Jordan 94-76 China victoriously opened their campaign in Group A. They knocked down Jordan in the opener. Yuan Shuai (190-PG-94) scored 19 points to pace the winners. China went on a 31:9 run in the second period to take a 55:32 halftime advantage. Jordan cut the deficit at 13-point mark heading into the fourth term. But China responded with a 29-point effort in the fourth period to seal the win. Jinqiu Hu had 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Dar Tucker (193-G-88, college: De Paul) responded with game-high 29 points and 8 rebounds for Jordan.
Group B
Philippines - India 83-91 India upset Philippines in the first game in Group B. Amjyot Singh (203-F-92) stepped up with 24 points and 18 rebounds in the victory. Philippines ensured a 25:16 lead ten minutes into the game. But India erupted for 31 points in the second term to eke out a one-point halftime lead. They followed with a 44-point effort in the second half to race to a tough victory at the end. Bhrig Vishesh connected for 20 points for India. Rey Mark Belo (191-F-93) answered with 21 points for Philippines.
Group C
Iran - Qatar 81-49 Iran cruised past Qatar in the opening game at the Fiba Asia Challenge. The hosts dominated from start to finish in this one. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-85) posted 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning team. Iran used a 28:7 run in the first period to clear off. They secured a 25-point halftime lead. Iran kept Qatar at bay throughout the second half and marched to a well-deserved victory. Mohammad Jamshidi (199-SF-91) netted 14 points for the hosts. Mohd Mohamed (204-C-82) and Mohammed Hassan answered with 11 points each for Qatar.
Group D
Japan - South Korea 73-80 South Korea outgunned Japan for the first victory in Group D. Kim Sun-Hyung (187-G-88) came up with 22 points and 8 assists to lead the Korean side. Japan recorded a 22:13 lead ten minutes into the encounter. But South Korea responded with a 25:12 rally in the second term to spur ahead. They went on a 26:18 run in the fourth stanza and got away with an important victory. Lee Seung-Hyun (201-C-92) and Lee Jae-Do (180-PG-91) posted 16 points apiece for South Korea. Makoto Hiejima (190-G/F-90) replied with 29 points and 6 assists in the loss.
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