Premier League Round 13 (Regular Season): Al Wehdat is upset by Al Iglizia

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The game between third ranked Al Wehdat (7-6) and fifth ranked Al Iglizia (5-8) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Al Wehdat was defeated by Al Iglizia in a tough game on the road 93-101. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Wehdat. Al Iglizia made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. American swingman BJ Freeman (198-2002, college: Arizona St., agency: The Crew A.M.) fired a double-double by scoring 56 points (!!!), 19 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Guard Hamzah Shaaban (184-2007) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Al Iglizia's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nigerian-Malaysian Joseph Obasa (208, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds for lost side. Al Iglizia maintains fifth place with 5-8 record. Al Wehdat at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Al Jubaiha. Al Iglizia are looking forward to face Al Jalil (#6) in Irbid in the next round. Al Wehdat will play against the league's second-placed Al Faisaly and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Al Jubaiha. First ranked Amman United faced 4th placed Al Jubaiha. Guests from (12-1) defeated host Al Jubaiha (7-6) 86-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Jubaiha. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-1994, college: Mars Hill) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 4 assists. Fadi Mustafa contributed with 17 points and 7 assists for the winners. point guard Mitri Bosheh (180-1996) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for Al Jubaiha. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Amman United have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-1 record, which they share with Al Faisaly. Al Jubaiha at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Al Wehdat. Amman United will play against bottom-ranked Shabab Bushra (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Jubaiha will play against Al Ashrafiyah (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Al Faisaly (12-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Shabab Bushra (2-11). Al Faisaly smashed Shabab Bushra 107-79 on Monday. Brian Halums stepped up and scored 26 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners. At the losing side Israel Lockamy responded with 29 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 Faisaly keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Amman United. Shabab Bushra lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Al Faisaly will meet Al Wehdat (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Shabab Bushra will play against the league's leader Amman United (#1) and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 13 Al Ashrafiyah was crushed by Al Jalil in Irbid 79-52.
The best stats of 13th round was 27 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists by Jace Hogan of Al Jalil.



Shabab Bushra - Al Faisaly 79-107

The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Al Faisaly (12-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Shabab Bushra (2-11). Al Faisaly smashed Shabab Bushra 107-79 on Monday. Al Faisaly forced 29 Shabab Bushra turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American-Palestinian guard Brian Halums (196-1997, college: UAFS, agency: The Crew A.M.) stepped up and scored 26 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the winners and international center Mohammad Hussein (210-1990) chipped in 20 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Al Faisaly players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Israel Lockamy (178, college: Lynchburg, agency: Bell Basketball) responded with 29 points and 6 rebounds and Sultan Bassam scored 16 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 Faisaly keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Amman United. Shabab Bushra lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Al Faisaly will meet Al Wehdat (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Shabab Bushra will play against the league's leader Amman United (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Al Faisaly: Y.Dweik 29+3reb+1ast, H.Brian 26+8reb+7ast, M.Hussein 20+12reb+7ast, H.Ababneh 12+6reb+1ast, A.Dajani 9+5reb+7ast, Q.Freihat 4
Shabab Bushra: I.Lockamy 29+6reb+3ast, B.Sultan 16+6reb+2ast, A.Shuheil Yazeed 9+2reb+2ast, G.Zaid 6+2reb, B.Radwan 4+7reb+1ast, A.Mohammed 4+2reb

Al Jubaiha - Amman United 77-86

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Al Jubaiha. First ranked Amman United faced 4th placed Al Jubaiha. Guests from (12-1) defeated host Al Jubaiha (7-6) 86-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Jubaiha. Amman United players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Amin Abuhawwas (190-1994, college: Mars Hill) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 4 assists. Fadi Mustafa contributed with 17 points and 7 assists for the winners. Abuhawwas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Amman United players scored in double figures. point guard Mitri Bosheh (180-1996) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and American-Jamaican forward Phil Henry (206-1991, college: ENMU) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Al Jubaiha. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Amman United have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-1 record, which they share with Al Faisaly. Al Jubaiha at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Al Wehdat. Amman United will play against bottom-ranked Shabab Bushra (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Al Jubaiha will play against Al Ashrafiyah (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Amman United: A.Abuhawwas 25+2reb+4ast, F.Mustafa 17+4reb+7ast, H.Abbas 11+5reb+4ast, Y.Abuwazaneh 10+11reb+1ast, A.Kassem 6+3reb, M.Adam 6
Al Jubaiha: P.Henry 19+5reb+1ast, B.Mitri 18+12reb+3ast, H.Mahmoud 13+4reb+2ast, A.Shreikh Omar 7+1reb+1ast, J.Apple 5+1reb, Z.Mohammad 5+3reb+2ast

Al Iglizia - Al Wehdat 101-93

The game between third ranked Al Wehdat (7-6) and fifth ranked Al Iglizia (5-8) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Al Wehdat was defeated by Al Iglizia in a tough game on the road 93-101. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Wehdat. Al Iglizia made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. American swingman BJ Freeman (198-2002, college: Arizona St., agency: The Crew A.M.) fired a double-double by scoring 56 points (!!!), 19 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Guard Hamzah Shaaban (184-2007) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Al Iglizia's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nigerian-Malaysian Joseph Obasa (208, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds and international guard Malek Kanaan (182-1993, college: W.Valley JC) added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 14 assists respectively for lost side. Al Iglizia maintains fifth place with 5-8 record. Al Wehdat at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Al Jubaiha. Al Iglizia are looking forward to face Al Jalil (#6) in Irbid in the next round. Al Wehdat will play against the league's second-placed Al Faisaly and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Al Iglizia: F.BJ 56+19reb+4ast, H.Shaaban 17+7reb+5ast, M.Swais 8+1reb+2ast, H.Al-Faraj 8+8reb+6ast, M.Al-Ghazawi 6+2reb+1ast, M.Idais 3+1ast
Al Wehdat: J.Obasa 26+15reb, A.Ashraf 24+7reb+2ast, K.Malek 18+5reb+14ast, H.Ahmad 9+10reb+9ast, A.Shiyab Akef 8+8reb+2ast, A.Abdel 6+1ast

Al Jalil - Al Ashrafiyah 79-52

Everything could happen in Irbid at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Al Jalil and 6th ranked Al Ashrafiyah had identical 3-9 record. This time Al Jalil used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from 79-52 on Monday night. Al Jalil looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Al Ashrafiyah's players. American forward Jace Hogan (198-1996, college: Jacksonville) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Ahmad Barbari chipped in 17 points and 7 assists. Hogan is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Al Jalil players scored in double figures. At the losing side DR Congolese-Canadian forward Eric Kibi (198-1990, college: ACU) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Mohammad Thiabat scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Al Jalil (4-9) moved-up to sixth place. Loser Al Ashrafiyah dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. Al Jalil will meet higher ranked Al Iglizia (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Al Ashrafiyah will play against Al Jubaiha and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Al Jalil: H.Jace 27+15reb+5ast, A.Barbari 17+1reb+7ast, Y.Albarbari 13+2reb+5ast, A.Omari 11+7reb+4ast, A.Al-Okosh 6+9reb, M.Al-Noor 3
Al Ashrafiyah: K.Eric 16+12reb+3ast, T.Mohammad 11+9reb+1ast, S.Julian 9+1reb+3ast, T.Mustafa 5+2reb+1ast, R.Yousef 3+1ast, B.Mohammad 2+2reb