Premier League Round 14 (Regular Season): Philadelphia is upset by Rum

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in between second ranked Philadelphia (10-3) and fourth ranked Rum (8-5) on Sunday night. Philadelphia was crushed by Rum on the road 100-74. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Philadelphia. They outrebounded Philadelphia 53-38 including 18 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rum made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Ashraf Alhendi (190-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. American guard Hunter Strait (188-2000, college: Truman St.) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international forward Zane Najdawi (201-1996, college: Citadel) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Philadelphia's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Rum have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Petra. Philadelphia at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the second position with three games lost.
Leader Geresa delivered the eleventh victory. This time they crushed 8th ranked Ayla (1-12) 99-76. Ali Kanaan (-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 9 rebounds. Akef Al Shiyab contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Patrick Burnett (193-1995, college: York, NE) replied with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Ayla. Geresa have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Geresa maintains first position with 11-2 record. Ayla at the other side, also newcomer in the league, stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost.
The game in was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Arabella (5-8) played at the court of sixth ranked Pella (5-8). Pella managed to secure a 7-point victory 92-85 on Monday. Ahmad Hassouneh had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Emmanuel Egbuta responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds. Arabella's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Pella moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Arabella.




Rum - Philadelphia 100-74

The most important game in the last round took place in between second ranked Philadelphia (10-3) and fourth ranked Rum (8-5) on Sunday night. Philadelphia was crushed by Rum on the road 100-74. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Philadelphia. They outrebounded Philadelphia 53-38 including 18 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rum made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Ashraf Alhendi (190-1995) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds. American guard Hunter Strait (188-2000, college: Truman St.) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international forward Zane Najdawi (201-1996, college: Citadel) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and international guard Malek Kanaan (182-1993, college: W.Valley JC) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Philadelphia's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Rum have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Petra. Philadelphia at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the second position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Rum: H.Abbas 28+4reb+1ast, A.Alhendi 25+13reb+1ast, H.Strait 21+5reb+8ast, M.Hazaymeh 10+11reb+2ast, K.Thaher 7+8reb+1ast, M.Nasereddin 4+8reb+3ast
Philadelphia: M.Kanaan 17+6reb+1ast, Z.Najdawi 16+6reb+3ast, Y.Awamleh 12+3reb+1ast, F.Qarmash 10+2reb+10ast, R.Basatneh 6+8reb, S.Abusalem 6+3reb

Ayla - Geresa 76-99

Leader Geresa delivered the eleventh victory. This time they crushed 8th ranked Ayla (1-12) 99-76. Geresa players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Ayla's players. Ali Kanaan (-2001) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 9 rebounds. Akef Al Shiyab contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Geresa players scored in double figures. American guard Patrick Burnett (193-1995, college: York, NE) replied with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Mohammad Zaghab added 16 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Ayla. Geresa have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Geresa maintains first position with 11-2 record. Ayla at the other side, also newcomer in the league, stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Geresa: A.Al Shiyab 20+6reb+1ast, A.Dajani 20+1reb+5ast, A.Kanaan 19+9reb+2ast, I.Hazaimeh 11+10reb+2ast, Y.Albabeish 10+8reb, Y.Al Taweel 6+4reb+10ast
Ayla: P.Burnett 34+10reb+5ast, J.Shows 21+8reb+1ast, M.Zaghab 16+13reb+1ast, K.Abu Shawer 3+1reb, B.Amro 2+3reb, S.Abu Alwafa 0+1reb+1ast

Pella - Arabella 92-85

The game in was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Arabella (5-8) played at the court of sixth ranked Pella (5-8). Pella managed to secure a 7-point victory 92-85 on Monday. Pella forced 20 Arabella turnovers. Strangely Arabella outrebounded Pella 47-33 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Ahmad Hassouneh (185-1996) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Devin Gilmore (200-1997, college: Murray St.) chipped in 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Pella players scored in double figures. American forward Emmanuel Egbuta (201-1996, college: Tennessee St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds and Dmonta Harris produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. Arabella's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Pella moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Arabella.
Top scorers:
Pella: A.Hammouri 24+1reb+2ast, D.Gilmore 20+6reb+4ast, A.Hassouneh 19+11reb+2ast, N.Abu Shreikh 12+1reb+1ast, G.Faraj 9+9reb+2ast, Z.Khoury 5
Arabella: E.Egbuta 30+15reb+2ast, D.Harris 28+11reb+3ast, Y.Rihan 6+2reb+1ast, Y.Shatat 6+6reb+6ast, N.Anzour 5+2reb+3ast, I.Al-Naser 3+1reb