Premier League Round 17 (Regular Season): Leader Geresa loses to Petra

The Regular Season in Premier League just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Geresa (13-2) recorded its second loss on the court of fourth ranked Petra on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Petra 103-88. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Geresa. Petra dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Geresa's 42. Petra looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Petra made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American power forward Gregoryshon Magee (211-1990, college: USA) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds. American-Jamaican center David Haye (183-1994, college: SUNY Delhi, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. American point guard Byron Maxwell (175-1993, college: LeMoyne-Owen) produced a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the guests. Newly promoted Petra maintains fourth place with 9-6 record. Geresa at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still keeps top position with two games lost.
Another exciting game was between second ranked Philadelphia and 3rd placed Rum where Philadelphia (11-4) beat Rum (10-5) on the road 88-77. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Rum. The former international forward Zane Najdawi (201-1996, college: Citadel) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Fadi Qarmash contributed with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. Forward Mohammad Nasereddin (196, college: Wheaton, MA) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for Rum. Newly promoted Philadelphia maintains second place with 11-4 record having just two points less than leader Geresa. Rum at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the third position with five games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Pella (5-10) beat 6th ranked Arabella (5-10) 98-82 on Sunday night. Mohammad Shaher stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Emmanuel Egbuta responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Pella maintains fifth place with 5-10 record, which they share with defeated Arabella. Arabella lost third consecutive game.




Pella - Arabella 98-82

The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Pella (5-10) beat 6th ranked Arabella (5-10) 98-82 on Sunday night. Pella looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Mohammad Shaher stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and international swingman Ahmad Hammouri (194-2003) chipped in 34 points (!!!). Four Pella players scored in double figures. American forward Emmanuel Egbuta (201-1996, college: Tennessee St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Dmonta Harris scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Pella maintains fifth place with 5-10 record, which they share with defeated Arabella. Arabella lost third consecutive game.
Top scorers:
Pella: A.Hammouri 34+3reb+2ast, M.Shaher 25+10reb+7ast, D.Gilmore 16+16reb+4ast, A.Hassouneh 12+4reb+5ast, Y.Awamleh 9+6reb+1ast, M.Katkhuda 2+1reb
Arabella: E.Egbuta 29+13reb+4ast, D.Harris 26+6reb+3ast, A.Shureiqi 8+3reb+4ast, N.Anzour 7+2reb+4ast, Y.Shatat 5+4reb+3ast, K.Jbarah 5+5reb+1ast

Rum - Philadelphia 77-88

Another exciting game was between second ranked Philadelphia and 3rd placed Rum where Philadelphia (11-4) beat Rum (10-5) on the road 88-77. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Rum. Philadelphia players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Rum's players. The former international forward Zane Najdawi (201-1996, college: Citadel) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international point guard Fadi Qarmash (180-2002) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists for the winners. Forward Mohammad Nasereddin (196, college: Wheaton, MA) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and international forward Hashem Abbas (198-1999, college: Bridgeport) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Rum. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Philadelphia maintains second place with 11-4 record having just two points less than leader Geresa. Rum at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the third position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Philadelphia: Z.Najdawi 32+14reb+7ast, J.Mikulic 22+6reb+2ast, F.Qarmash 13+6reb+12ast, G.Faraj 12+8reb, M.Kanaan 7+8reb+7ast, M.Mutlaq 2+1reb
Rum: H.Abbas 15+7reb+2ast, M.Nasereddin 13+11reb+2ast, A.Zoubi 13+4reb+2ast, A.Alhendi 11+7reb+3ast, K.Thaher 11+3reb+1ast, H.Strait 7+8reb+6ast

Petra - Geresa 103-88

Top ranked Geresa (13-2) recorded its second loss on the court of fourth ranked Petra on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Petra 103-88. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Geresa. Petra dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Geresa's 42. Petra looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Petra made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American power forward Gregoryshon Magee (211-1990, college: USA) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds. American-Jamaican center David Haye (183-1994, college: SUNY Delhi, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. Magee is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Petra players scored in double figures. American point guard Byron Maxwell (175-1993, college: LeMoyne-Owen) produced a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and Ahmad Alhamarsheh added 18 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Newly promoted Petra maintains fourth place with 9-6 record. Geresa at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still keeps top position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Petra: G.Magee 29+13reb, D.Haye 21+4reb+6ast, M.AlShamali 18+2reb+2ast, K.Abuaboud 12+8reb+3ast, E.Eid 9+6reb+2ast, A.Bostami 7+5reb+6ast
Geresa: B.Maxwell 32+10reb+6ast, A.Alhamarsheh 18+11reb+1ast, A.Al Shiyab 14+1reb+2ast, Y.Al Taweel 8+5reb+3ast, Y.Albabeish 7+5reb+1ast, A.Kanaan 6+2reb+2ast