Premier League Round 11 (Regular Season): Al Jalil beats Shabab Bushra by two after a very close game

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This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Shabab Bushra (2-7) to seventh ranked Al Jalil (2-7) 61-59 in the game for the sixth place. Al Jalil forced 20 Shabab Bushra turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Al Jalil made 7 blocks. American forward Jace Hogan (198-1996, college: Jacksonville) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists. Ahmad Barbari contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Israel Lockamy (178, college: Lynchburg, agency: Bell Basketball) answered with 20 points for Shabab Bushra. Al Jalil moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Shabab Bushra. Shabab Bushra lost fifth consecutive game. Al Jalil is looking forward to face higher ranked Al Jubaiha (#4) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shabab Bushra will play against Al Iglizia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Sixth ranked Al Ashrafiyah (2-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Al Iglizia (3-7) 60-57 on Monday evening. It was a great evening for Mohammad Thiabat who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 5 rebounds. Julian Shataeet helped adding 13 points and 5 assists. Al Ashrafiyah's coach Abd Alsalam allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American center Malik Wineglass (203-1993, college: Harris-Stowe St., agency: The Crew A.M.) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Despite that victory Al Ashrafiyah went down to eighth position due to points difference. Al Iglizia lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Al Ashrafiyah will play against higher ranked Al Wehdat (#3) in Amman in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Al Iglizia will play against Shabab Bushra and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Al Faisaly (11-0) which played road game in Al Jubaiha against 4th placed Al Jubaiha (5-5). Leader Al Faisaly had an easy win 113-86. It was an exceptional evening for Brian Halums who led the winners and scored 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Mohammad Zaghab came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for Al Jubaiha in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Al Faisaly have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Al Jubaiha at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. They share it with Al Wehdat. Al Faisaly will meet at home league's second-placed Amman United in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Jubaiha will play against Al Jalil in Irbid and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 11 Al Wehdat was beaten by Amman United on the road 78-66.



Al Jubaiha - Al Faisaly 86-113

An interesting game for Al Faisaly (11-0) which played road game in Al Jubaiha against 4th placed Al Jubaiha (5-5). Leader Al Faisaly had an easy win 113-86. Al Faisaly dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Al Jubaiha's 26 and made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Al Faisaly forced 22 Al Jubaiha turnovers and outrebounded them 45-32 including 16 on the offensive glass. Al Faisaly looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American-Palestinian guard Brian Halums (196-1997, college: UAFS, agency: The Crew A.M.) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Canadian forward Ahmad Khazaleh (203, college: St.Clair) accounted for 27 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Al Faisaly players scored in double figures. Mohammad Zaghab came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Nabeel Abu Shreikh added 5 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists respectively for Al Jubaiha in the defeat. 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 Faisaly have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Al Jubaiha at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. They share it with Al Wehdat. Al Faisaly will meet at home league's second-placed Amman United in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Jubaiha will play against Al Jalil in Irbid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Al Faisaly: H.Brian 28+8reb+7ast, A.Khazaleh 27+7reb+1ast, Y.Dweik 15+5reb+1ast, A.Olajuwon 11+8reb+8ast, A.Dajani 9+2reb+3ast, M.Hussein 9+11reb+4ast
Al Jubaiha: H.Mahmoud 16+3reb+1ast, Z.Mohammad 16+12reb, N.Michel 14+3reb+3ast, A.Shreikh Omar 9+3reb+5ast, A.Yousef 9+2reb, P.Henry 5+2reb

Amman United - Al Wehdat 78-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Amman United's (10-1) home victory over 3rd placed Al Wehdat (5-5) 78-66 on Saturday. Amman United outrebounded Al Wehdat 46-20 including a 19-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-1994, college: Mars Hill) who led the winners and scored 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Fadi Mustafa accounted for 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Abuhawwas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. International guard Ahmad Hassooneh (185-1996) came up with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Nigerian-Malaysian Joseph Obasa (208, agency: Interperformances) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Al Wehdat in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Amman United. They maintain second place with 10-1 record behind leader Al Faisaly. Loser Al Wehdat keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with Al Jubaiha. Amman United will meet league's leader Al Faisaly in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Al Wehdat will play against Al Ashrafiyah and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Amman United: A.Abuhawwas 31+6reb+5ast, F.Mustafa 16+12reb+4ast, H.Abbas 14+9reb+1ast, Y.AlTaweel 8+4reb+3ast, A.Alhamarsheh 5+1reb+2ast, F.Qarmash 2+2reb+3ast
Al Wehdat: H.Ahmad 20+6reb+5ast, A.Shiyab Akef 16+2reb, J.Obasa 13+6reb, K.Malek 8+3reb+7ast, A.Abood Basil 5+3reb+3ast, A.Yousef 4

Al Ashrafiyah - Al Iglizia 60-57

Sixth ranked Al Ashrafiyah (2-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Al Iglizia (3-7) 60-57 on Monday evening. Al Ashrafiyah outrebounded Al Iglizia 47-35 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Mohammad Thiabat who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 5 rebounds. Julian Shataeet helped adding 13 points and 5 assists. Al Ashrafiyah's coach Abd Alsalam allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American center Malik Wineglass (203-1993, college: Harris-Stowe St., agency: The Crew A.M.) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and the former international swingman Nader Ahmad (187-1992) scored 13 points and 5 assists. Despite that victory Al Ashrafiyah went down to eighth position due to points difference. Al Iglizia lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with seven games lost. Al Ashrafiyah will play against higher ranked Al Wehdat (#3) in Amman in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Al Iglizia will play against Shabab Bushra and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Ashrafiyah: M.Thiabat 21+5reb+1ast, J.Shataeet 13+3reb+5ast, E.Kibi 9+10reb+1ast, B.Al 7+13reb+1ast, A.Yaqoubi 4+4reb, M.Thiabat 4+1reb+1ast
Al Iglizia: M.Wineglass 17+10reb+3ast, A.Nader 13+4reb+5ast, A.Hani 6+7reb+6ast, S.Hamzah 6+4reb, A.Majdi 5+1reb, I.Muneer 3

Shabab Bushra - Al Jalil 59-61

This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Shabab Bushra (2-7) to seventh ranked Al Jalil (2-7) 61-59 in the game for the sixth place. Al Jalil forced 20 Shabab Bushra turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Al Jalil made 7 blocks. American forward Jace Hogan (198-1996, college: Jacksonville) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists. Ahmad Barbari contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Hogan is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American point guard Israel Lockamy (178, college: Lynchburg, agency: Bell Basketball) answered with 20 points and Palestinian center Yousef Shatat (210-1994) added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Shabab Bushra. Al Jalil moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Shabab Bushra. Shabab Bushra lost fifth consecutive game. Al Jalil is looking forward to face higher ranked Al Jubaiha (#4) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shabab Bushra will play against Al Iglizia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Jalil: H.Jace 26+19reb+5ast, A.Barbari 17+7reb+1ast, Y.Albarbari 5+2reb+1ast, A.Omari 5+4reb+3ast, S.Abu 4+5reb, H.Rashdan 2+1reb+1ast
Shabab Bushra: I.Lockamy 20+1reb+1ast, A.Shuheil Yanal 15+6reb, S.Yousef 10+10reb+2ast, A.Ibrahim 4+11reb+1ast, B.Sultan 4+8reb+2ast, Z.Ali 3+5reb+2ast