Premier League Round 6 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Premier League round 6 most important game was a victory of Al Wehdat over 5th ranked Al Iglizia 70-66 on Monday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Iglizia. They outrebounded Al Iglizia 43-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 7 rebounds. contributed with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American center Malik Wineglass (203-1993, college: Harris-Stowe St., agency: The Crew A.M.) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for Al Iglizia. Al Iglizia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Al Wehdat (3-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with Al Jubaiha. Al Iglizia at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Al Ashrafiyah and Al Jalil. Al Wehdat is looking forward to face league's leader Al Faisaly in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Iglizia will play against Al Jalil (#7) in Irbid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Amman United (5-1) which hosted in one of their biggest challengers Al Jubaiha (3-3). Second ranked Amman United had an easy win 80-58. scored 15 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ahmad Alhamarsheh chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was British forward Joshua Apple (201-1998, college: ECU) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 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. Amman United maintains second position with 5-1 record behind leader Al Faisaly. Al Jubaiha lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Al Wehdat. Amman United will play against bottom-ranked Shabab Bushra (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Al Jubaiha will play against Al Ashrafiyah (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Premier League top team - Al Faisaly (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they beat eighth ranked Shabab Bushra (1-5) 89-71. Brian Halums notched 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. Even 24 points and 5 rebounds by Israel Lockamy did not help to save the game for Shabab Bushra. Shabab Bushra's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Undefeated Al Faisaly have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Shabab Bushra lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with five games lost. Al Faisaly will meet at home Al Wehdat (#4) in the next round. Shabab Bushra will play against the league's second-placed Amman United (#2) and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 6 Al Jalil was smashed by Al Ashrafiyah on the road 76-54.



Al Ashrafiyah - Al Jalil 76-54

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventh ranked Al Ashrafiyah (2-4) crushed at home 6th ranked Al Jalil (2-4) 76-54 on Monday. Al Ashrafiyah outrebounded Al Jalil 56-30 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Eric Kibi notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Julian Shataeet supported him with 30 points. Even a double-double of 29 points and 13 rebounds by American forward Jace Hogan (198-1996, college: Jacksonville) did not help to save the game for Al Jalil. Ahmad Barbari added 15 points and 4 assists. Al Ashrafiyah moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Al Jalil and Al Iglizia. Al Ashrafiyah will meet higher ranked Al Jubaiha (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Al Jalil will play against Al Iglizia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Ashrafiyah: J.Shataeet 30+2reb+2ast, E.Kibi 20+17reb+5ast, M.Thiabat 16+6reb+2ast, B.Al 6+11reb+3ast, M.Bakeer 2+2reb+2ast, L.Shatat 2+3reb+1ast
Al Jalil: J.Hogan 29+13reb+2ast, B.Ahmad 15+3reb+4ast, A.Abdullah 8+5reb, O.Ammar 2+4reb+3ast, A.Mohammad 0, A.Shawer Khaled 0+3reb

Al Iglizia - Al Wehdat 66-70

Premier League round 6 most important game was a victory of Al Wehdat over 5th ranked Al Iglizia 70-66 on Monday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Iglizia. They outrebounded Al Iglizia 43-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for Ahmad Hassooneh who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Malek Kanaan contributed with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American center Malik Wineglass (203-1993, college: Harris-Stowe St., agency: The Crew A.M.) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Mutaz Swais added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Al Iglizia. Al Iglizia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Al Wehdat (3-3) moved-up to third place, which they share with Al Jubaiha. Al Iglizia at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Al Ashrafiyah and Al Jalil. Al Wehdat is looking forward to face league's leader Al Faisaly in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Iglizia will play against Al Jalil (#7) in Irbid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Wehdat: A.Hassooneh 21+7reb+3ast, A.Alhendi 16+6reb+3ast, M.Kanaan 14+9reb+6ast, S.Al 8+3reb+2ast, O.Joseph 6+12reb+1ast, A.Abu 5+6reb+1ast
Al Iglizia: M.Wineglass 21+11reb+2ast, S.Mutaz 12+5reb+1ast, A.Nader 11+1ast, A.Hani 6+6reb+5ast, M.Mousa 6+3reb+1ast, A.Majdi 3

Amman United - Al Jubaiha 80-58

An interesting game for Amman United (5-1) which hosted in one of their biggest challengers Al Jubaiha (3-3). Second ranked Amman United had an easy win 80-58. Amman United forced 19 Al Jubaiha turnovers and outrebounded them 50-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. Amman United players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Amin Abuhawwas scored 15 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ahmad Alhamarsheh chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was British forward Joshua Apple (201-1998, college: ECU) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Michel Naffa scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Amman United maintains second position with 5-1 record behind leader Al Faisaly. Al Jubaiha lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Al Wehdat. Amman United will play against bottom-ranked Shabab Bushra (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Al Jubaiha will play against Al Ashrafiyah (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Amman United: A.Abuhawwas 15+4reb+6ast, I.Freddy 13+2reb+2ast, A.Alhamarsheh 12+10reb+1ast, A.Kassem 9+5reb, Y.Abuwazaneh 8+10reb+3ast, M.Evan 6+6reb+2ast
Al Jubaiha: J.Apple 21+11reb+3ast, N.Michel 15+1reb+1ast, H.Mahmoud 6+1reb, K.Ali 5+2reb+3ast, A.Yousef 5+7reb+1ast, E.Yusef 3+3reb+2ast

Al Faisaly - Shabab Bushra 89-71

Premier League top team - Al Faisaly (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they beat eighth ranked Shabab Bushra (1-5) 89-71. Al Faisaly made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Shabab Bushra turnovers. Al Faisaly looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Al Faisaly made 8 blocks. American-Palestinian guard Brian Halums (196-1997, college: UAFS, agency: The Crew A.M.) notched 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Adham Dajani supported him with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Al Faisaly players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 5 rebounds by American point guard Israel Lockamy (178, college: Lynchburg, agency: Bell Basketball) did not help to save the game for Shabab Bushra. Yanal Abu Shuheil added 14 points and 8 rebounds. Shabab Bushra's coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Al Faisaly have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Shabab Bushra lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with five games lost. Al Faisaly will meet at home Al Wehdat (#4) in the next round. Shabab Bushra will play against the league's second-placed Amman United (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Al Faisaly: H.Brian 36+8reb+6ast, A.Khazaleh 16+6reb+2ast, A.Dajani 13+5reb+8ast, A.Olajuwon 10+9reb+4ast, A.Atiyeh 5+6reb+2ast, H.Ababneh 5+7reb
Shabab Bushra: I.Lockamy 24+5reb+3ast, A.Shuheil Yanal 14+8reb+1ast, S.Yousef 8+7reb+8ast, B.Sultan 7+7reb, A.Shuheil Yazeed 7+6reb+2ast, B.Radwan 6+6reb+1ast