Defending champion Al Nift Baghdad (IBL) re-signed experienced 38-year old international swingman Qutaiba Al-Doori (198-91kg-80). He played there last season. He helped them to win the league title. It was a very successful season in his career as he was awarded Asia-Basket.com All-Iraqi League Domestic Player of the Year, selected to 1st Team and selected to All-Domestic Players Team. The previous (16-17) season Al-Doori played at Al Mina (Superleague). He also played at the WABA Club Championships last year. Al-Doori has spent his entire career in Iraq playing for two other teams: Al Karkh and Duhok. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Al Nift.
IBL Round 17: Nift Al-Janoub defeats leader Al Karkh - 5 days ago
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in IBL. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with loss of the undefeated team, derby games and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Al Karkh (14-2) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Nift Al-Janoub (10-5) 79-76. Nift Al-Janoub maintains f... [read more]
There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in IBL. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with loss of the undefeated team, derby games and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Al Karkh (14-2) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Nift Al-Janoub (10-5) 79-76. Nift Al-Janoub maintains fourth place with 10-5 record. Al Karkh at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Al Naft. Nift Al-Janoub are looking forward to face Al Hilla (#9) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Al Karkh will play against Al-Khtot Al-Jawiya (#10) in Baghdad and is hoping to win this game. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Baghdad: Al Naft (#3) and Al Kahraba (#5). Al Naft (14-2) crushed visiting Al Kahraba (8-7) by 17 points 96-79. Al Naft have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Karkh. Al Kahraba at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Al Naft will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Al Kahraba's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad AL-Adhamiya. IBL top team - Al Shurtah (15-2) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Zakho (5-11) in Baghdad 107-81. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Al Shurtah. They maintain first place with 15-2 record. Newly promoted Zakho dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Al-Tadamoun. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. IBL top team - Al Shurtah (15-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighth ranked Al Hilla (4-11) 83-73. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Al Shurtah. They maintain first place with 15-2 record. Al Hilla lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. Al Shurtah will have a break next round. Al Hilla will play on the road against Nift Al-Janoub (#4) in Basra and hope to win that game. The game in Zakho was also quite interesting. 7th ranked Al-Tadamoun (5-11) played at the court of eighth ranked Zakho (5-11). Zakho did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 98-79 on Monday. Zakho moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Al-Tadamoun. Zakho will have a break next round.
In the last game of round 17 Al-Khtot Al-Jawiya beat AL-Adhamiya on the road 76-68.
IBL top team - Al Shurtah (15-2) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Zakho (5-11) in Baghdad 107-81. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Al Shurtah. They maintain first place with 15-2 record. Newly promoted Zakho dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Al-Tadamoun. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Al Karkh (14-2) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Nift Al-Janoub (10-5) 79-76. Nift Al-Janoub maintains fourth place with 10-5 record. Al Karkh at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with Al Naft. Nift Al-Janoub are looking forward to face Al Hilla (#9) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Al Karkh will play against Al-Khtot Al-Jawiya (#10) in Baghdad and is hoping to win this game.
IBL top team - Al Shurtah (15-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighth ranked Al Hilla (4-11) 83-73. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Al Shurtah. They maintain first place with 15-2 record. Al Hilla lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with 11 games lost. Al Shurtah will have a break next round. Al Hilla will play on the road against Nift Al-Janoub (#4) in Basra and hope to win that game.
The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Al-Khtot Al-Jawiya's (3-12) road victory over bottom-ranked AL-Adhamiya (1-15) in Baghdad 76-68 on Saturday. Al-Khtot Al-Jawiya maintains tenth place with 3-12 record. AL-Adhamiya lost their fourteenth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Al-Khtot Al-Jawiya will face league's second-placed Al Karkh at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. AL-Adhamiya's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Al Kahraba.
The game in Zakho was also quite interesting. 7th ranked Al-Tadamoun (5-11) played at the court of eighth ranked Zakho (5-11). Zakho did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 98-79 on Monday. Zakho moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Al-Tadamoun. Zakho will have a break next round.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Baghdad: Al Naft (#3) and Al Kahraba (#5). Al Naft (14-2) crushed visiting Al Kahraba (8-7) by 17 points 96-79. Al Naft have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Al Karkh. Al Kahraba at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Al Naft will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Al Kahraba's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad AL-Adhamiya.
Hang Tuah tabs Bryquis Perine, ex Al Shurtah - 12 days ago
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BRYQUIS PERINE Hang Tuah Sumatra Selatan (IBL) inked 30-year old American guard Bryquis Perine (190-88, college: Green Bay, agency: Promotex). He started the season at Al Shurtah in Iraqi IBL league. The last season Perine played at Tundja Yambol (NBL) in Bulgarian league where in 25 games he was fifth best scorer with impressive 16.2ppg and recorded 2.6rpg, 4.1apg and 1.8spg (in top 5). He is a very experienced player. Perine has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him t... [read more]
BRYQUIS PERINE
Hang Tuah Sumatra Selatan (IBL) inked 30-year old American guard Bryquis Perine (190-88, college: Green Bay, agency: Promotex). He started the season at Al Shurtah in Iraqi IBL league. The last season Perine played at Tundja Yambol (NBL) in Bulgarian league where in 25 games he was fifth best scorer with impressive 16.2ppg and recorded 2.6rpg, 4.1apg and 1.8spg (in top 5). He is a very experienced player. Perine has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Africa and of course North America). Perine has played previously professionally in Estonia (BC Rakvere), Holland (BA Limburg), Hungary (Zalakeramia-ZTE KK and Kecskemeti), Israel (Beer Yaakov), Sweden (Umea), Tunisia (Club Africain) and United Kingdom (Bristol Acadamy Flyers). He attended University of Wisconsin - Green Bay until 2011 and it is his eighth season in pro basketball.
Mighty Sports-PH clinches Dubai semis berth - 13 days ago
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Justin Brownlee (197-F-88, college: St.John's) shrugged off injury concerns and Juan Gomez de Liano played stellar as Mighty Sports-Philippines drubbed Al Nift Oil Sports-Iraq, 108-94, to advance to the semifinals of the 30th Dubai Basketball Championship on Thursday night, February 7 (Friday morning, February 8, Manila time). Brownlee, who had a left knee injury scare in his last outing, led Mighty anew with an all-around line of 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the knockout quarte... [read more]
Justin Brownlee (197-F-88, college: St.John's) shrugged off injury concerns and Juan Gomez de Liano played stellar as Mighty Sports-Philippines drubbed Al Nift Oil Sports-Iraq, 108-94, to advance to the semifinals of the 30th Dubai Basketball Championship on Thursday night, February 7 (Friday morning, February 8, Manila time). Brownlee, who had a left knee injury scare in his last outing, led Mighty anew with an all-around line of 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the knockout quarterfinal duel. Teenage sensation Gomez de Liano also erupted for 21 markers built on an 8-of-13 (61%) shooting clip, while Jeremiah Gray (193-G, college: Dominican, CA) chipped in 20 points in the easy win. The Charles Tiu -coached squad arranged a marquee match with six-time champion Al Riyadi-Lebanon in the knockout semis on Saturday midnight, February 9, Manila time. Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom (208-F-79, college: Rhode Island) managed to haul in 6 boards in 14 minutes off the bench. Mighty was well in control for the first 3 quarters and led by as many as 23 points, 85-62, after a Gray triple at the 1:08 mark of the 3rd period. However, the Iraqis would come storming back with well-timed runs in the 4th frame, including a 9-0 blitz that turned a 15-point gap to just 6, 92-98, with 3:32 left in regulation. Fortunately for the Philippine side, Brownlee quickly responded with 4 straight points to put Mighty back up 10, 102-92, with 2:04 remaining. He then sealed the deal with a dagger jumper at the 54-second mark for the 106-94 advantage. De Mario De Mario paced Oil Sports with 26 points and 5 rebounds in a full 40-minute grind. Tayloe Taylor (191-G-86, college: Livingstone) and Karrar Hamzah (187-G/F-95) each chipped in 20 markers in the eliminating loss. Courtesy of: rappler.com
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