Premier League Round 4 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Al Ahli (3-1) against top-ranked Orthodox (4-0) 96-88 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Ahli. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Orthodox looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Brandon Peterson (203-1990, college: Arkansas St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. The former international guard Freddy Ibrahim (190-1996, college: Tampa) contributed with 19 points and 13 assists for the winners. American forward Gerard Tarin (206-1996, college: Nova SE) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for Al Ahli. Orthodox have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Al Ahli dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Orthodox. Al Ahli will play next round against Kofer Yoba trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Orthodox will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Al Jubaiha at home.
Another interesting game for Al Riyadi (2-2) which played in Irbid against Kofer Yoba (1-3). Fourth ranked Al Riyadi crushed hosts 86-61. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Brandon Spearman (191-1991, college: Hawaii) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 assists and Yousef Abuwazaneh who added 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard DeCardo Day (196-1998, college: Alabama St.) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Al Riyadi moved-up to third place, which they share with Al Jubaiha. Kofer Yoba lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. Al Riyadi will play against bottom-ranked Al Ashrafiyah (#6) in the next round. Kofer Yoba will play against the league's second-placed Al Ahli in Amman to get more than just one victory in their record.
Bottom-ranked Al Ashrafiyah is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to third ranked Al Jubaiha (2-2) 97-78 on Friday evening. The winners were led by Kevin Mickle who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Al Jubaiha's coach Yousef Abu Baker used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) by Terrence Joyner did not help to save the game for Al Ashrafiyah. Al Jubaiha maintains third position with 2-2 record having just two points less than leader Orthodox, which they share with Al Riyadi. Al Ashrafiyah at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Al Jubaiha will meet league's leader Orthodox in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Ashrafiyah will play against Al Riyadi (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Al Jubaiha - Al Ashrafiyah 97-78

Bottom-ranked Al Ashrafiyah is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to third ranked Al Jubaiha (2-2) 97-78 on Friday evening. Al Jubaiha outrebounded Al Ashrafiyah 63-44 including a 41-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Al Ashrafiyah's players. The winners were led by Guyanese-American forward Kevin Mickle (201-1993, college: Ohio) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Mitri Bosheh (180-1996) supported him with 17 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Al Jubaiha's coach Yousef Abu Baker used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) by American guard Terrence Joyner (190-1988, college: MVSU) did not help to save the game for Al Ashrafiyah. Sultan Bassam added 14 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Al Jubaiha maintains third position with 2-2 record having just two points less than leader Orthodox, which they share with Al Riyadi. Al Ashrafiyah at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Al Jubaiha will meet league's leader Orthodox in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Ashrafiyah will play against Al Riyadi (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Al Jubaiha: K.Mickle 24+17reb+5ast, H.Ahmad 18+4reb+3ast, B.Mitri 17+12reb+10ast, A.Mohammad 9+3reb, Y.Al-Awamleh 8+3reb+1ast, A.Shmali Mohammad 6+2reb+2ast
Al Ashrafiyah: T.Joyner 30+5reb+4ast, B.Jalal Al 17+7reb+2ast, B.Sultan 14+10reb+3ast, A.Hussein Musa 7+2reb+3ast, Y.Alaa 6+8reb, A.Buheiri Mohammad 2+7reb+3ast

Kofer Yoba - Al Riyadi 61-86

Another interesting game for Al Riyadi (2-2) which played in Irbid against Kofer Yoba (1-3). Fourth ranked Al Riyadi crushed hosts 86-61. Al Riyadi forced 19 Kofer Yoba turnovers and outrebounded them 47-34 including 32 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Brandon Spearman (191-1991, college: Hawaii) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 assists and the former international center Yousef Abuwazaneh (201-1993) who added 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Spearman is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard DeCardo Day (196-1998, college: Alabama St.) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Ghazi Al-Salah (-2000) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Al Riyadi moved-up to third place, which they share with Al Jubaiha. Kofer Yoba lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. Al Riyadi will play against bottom-ranked Al Ashrafiyah (#6) in the next round. Kofer Yoba will play against the league's second-placed Al Ahli in Amman to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: B.Spearman 21+4reb+5ast, Y.Abuwazaneh 16+9reb+1ast, A.Obeid 11+9reb+2ast, Y.Al Taweel 10+3reb+2ast, M.Mutleq 6+2reb+1ast, B.Talal 6+5reb+1ast
Kofer Yoba: D.Day 22+6reb+1ast, A.Ghazi 15+6reb+1ast, M.Bakeer 8+3reb, Y.Shatat 6+8reb+4ast, A.Omare Ammar 4+3reb+2ast, A.Al-Shareeki 2+1reb+2ast

Orthodox - Al Ahli 96-88

First defeat of league's leader Al Ahli (3-1) against top-ranked Orthodox (4-0) 96-88 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Al Ahli. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Orthodox looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Brandon Peterson (203-1990, college: Arkansas St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. The former international guard Freddy Ibrahim (190-1996, college: Tampa) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 assists for the winners. American forward Gerard Tarin (206-1996, college: Nova SE) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-1994, college: Mars Hill) added 19 points and 8 assists in the effort for Al Ahli. Five Orthodox and four Al Ahli players scored in double figures. Orthodox have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Al Ahli dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Orthodox. Al Ahli will play next round against Kofer Yoba trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Orthodox will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Al Jubaiha at home.
Top scorers:
Orthodox: B.Peterson 23+19reb+6ast, F.Ibrahim 19+2reb+13ast, M.Hussein 19+7reb+1ast, A.Alhamarsheh 13+8reb+7ast, C.Najdawi 10+1reb, A.Ashraf 8+1reb+2ast
Al Ahli: G.Tarin 19+13reb+6ast, A.Abuhawwas 19+2reb+8ast, Z.Najdawi 15+9reb+2ast, Q.Fadi 12+6reb+2ast, H.Mahmoud 8+2reb, M.Abdeen 8+2reb+1ast



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