The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Al Riyadi (#1) and Hoops Club (#6). Al Riyadi (9-1) crushed visiting Hoops Club (3-6) by 34 points 119-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hoops Club. Al Riyadi shot 60.6 percent from the field and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. The former international guard Amir Saoud (186-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Forward Hayk Gyokchyan (203-90, college: Franklin & Marshall) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Willie Warren (193-89, college: Oklahoma) answered with 24 points and 4 assists for Hoops Club. 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 Riyadi have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Newly promoted Hoops Club keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Moutahed. The game in Byblos was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Homentmen (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Byblos (4-6). Homentmen managed to secure a 8-point victory 103-95. It was a great evening for U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican point guard Walter Hodge (183-86, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Michael Efevberha helped adding 27 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Aaron Nelson (205-91, college: S.Indiana) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Defending champion maintains third place with 7-2 record having just three points less than leader Al Riyadi. Byblos at the other side keep the fifth position with six games lost.
In the last game of round 11 Champville smashed Sagesse on the road 99-66.
The game in Byblos was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Homentmen (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Byblos (4-6). Homentmen managed to secure a 8-point victory 103-95. Homentmen shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a great evening for U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican point guard Walter Hodge (183-86, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (193-84, college: CS Northridge, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 27 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Aaron Nelson (205-91, college: S.Indiana) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import forward Malcolm Riley (196-93, college: Texas Southern) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Four Homentmen and five Byblos players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains third place with 7-2 record having just three points less than leader Al Riyadi. Byblos at the other side keep the fifth position with six games lost. Top scorers: Byblos: A.Nelson 26+13reb+3ast, M.Riley 23+5reb+3ast, R.Akl 15+3reb+10ast, M.Mneimneh 11+3reb+4ast, M.Khoury 11+7reb+1ast, A.Kanaan 9+3reb+2ast Homentmen: W.Hodge 29+6reb+10ast, M.Efevberha 27+6reb+2ast, P.Bou Abboud 15+4reb+2ast, E.Rustom 13+7reb+3ast, C.Johnson 8+3reb+2ast, G.Hadidian 6+7reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Champville (8-2) crushed bottom-ranked Sagesse (1-8) in Beirut 99-66. Champville dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Sagesse's 34. Champville forced 25 Sagesse turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Dewayne Jackson (203-90, college: Morgan St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. The former international forward Fadi El-Khatib (198-79) helped adding 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Champville players scored in double figures. Champville's coach Fuad Abou Chakra felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Canadian power forward Keanau Post (211-92, college: Missouri) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and Aziz Abdel-Massih scored 22 points. Champville have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 8-2 record behind leader Al Riyadi. Sagesse lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Top scorers: Sagesse: A.Abdel Massih 22+2reb+3ast, K.Post 16+16reb, M.Sadaka 9+4reb+2ast, A.Sbeity 6+6reb+4ast, Y.Ghantous 5+1reb, S.Khoury 5+3reb+2ast Champville: D.Jackson 24+8reb+5ast, F.El Khatib 20+6reb+3ast, D.Bolds 20+5reb+3ast, D.Faris 15+8reb, A.Mezher 6+1reb+3ast, J.Khalil 5+2reb+2ast
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Al Riyadi (#1) and Hoops Club (#6). Al Riyadi (9-1) crushed visiting Hoops Club (3-6) by 34 points 119-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hoops Club. Al Riyadi shot 60.6 percent from the field and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. The former international guard Amir Saoud (186-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Forward Hayk Gyokchyan (203-90, college: Franklin & Marshall) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. American point guard Willie Warren (193-89, college: Oklahoma) answered with 24 points and 4 assists and Senegalese forward Ibrahima Thomas (213-87, college: Cincinnati) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Hoops Club. 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 Riyadi have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Newly promoted Hoops Club keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Moutahed. Top scorers: Hoops: W.Warren 24+4reb+4ast, I.Thomas 17+6reb+3ast, A.Mansour 14+4reb+7ast, B.Tabbara 8+1reb+2ast, K.Aoun 7+7reb+1ast, S.Jason 6+1ast Al Riyadi: H.Gyokchyan 21+5reb+2ast, A.Saoud 20+2reb+7ast, M.Lyons 15+3ast, W.Arakji 13+2reb+8ast, J.Abdel Nour 12+3reb+1ast, B.Bawji 11+11reb
Hamed Haddadi (ex Xinjiang FT) is a newcomer at Champville - 2 days ago
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HAMED HADDADI Champville (LBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 33-year old Iranian international center Hamed Haddadi (218-115kg-85). He started the season at Xinjiang Flying Tigers in Chinese CBA league. In 22 games he recorded 10.5ppg, 10.7rpg, 3.1apg and 1.6bpg this season. The last season Haddadi played at Blue Whales (also in CBA) where in 36 games he averaged impressive 20.1ppg, 14.3rpg (#3 in the league), 4.6apg and 1.8bpg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Asia-B... [read more]
HAMED HADDADI
Champville (LBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 33-year old Iranian international center Hamed Haddadi (218-115kg-85). He started the season at Xinjiang Flying Tigers in Chinese CBA league. In 22 games he recorded 10.5ppg, 10.7rpg, 3.1apg and 1.6bpg this season. The last season Haddadi played at Blue Whales (also in CBA) where in 36 games he averaged impressive 20.1ppg, 14.3rpg (#3 in the league), 4.6apg and 1.8bpg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese CBA Honorable Mention. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Asia-Basket.com All-Iranian Superleague Player of the Year back in 2014. Haddadi has been also a member of Iranian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Iranian senior team since 2004 and previously for U20 National Team in 2004. Haddadi represented Iran at the Asian Games in Indonesia last year. He is quite experienced player. Haddadi has played also professionally in NBA (Phoenix Suns), NBA G League (Santa Cruz Warriors) and Iran (Paykan, Saba, Petrochimi, Mahram and Melli Haffari Ahvaz). The scouts decsribe him following way:
An inside player with great instinct for the rebound and two very strong hands. He's very coordinated, knows ho to do with the ball and loves to work in practice. Can score from inside and can hit a shot from mid-range, needs to improve his defense and his toughnees, at present he seems a little too soft fro the NBA battles in the paint. Also, he is smaller than the 7-2 he is listed at..
Al Riyadi Beirut clinch Dubai International Tournament title - 7 days ago
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Al Riyadi Beirut - Beirut 88:80
Al Riyadi Beirut clinch Dubai International Tournament title beating Beirut 88-80 in the Final game. They surge to an 18-3 run and never looked behind after. Al Riyadi Beirut posted a narrow 22-20 and then 22-18 rallies to reach 21-point advantage. Beirut replied with a 39-26 surge at the end, but could not upset the favorites.
Mighty Sports-Philippines wrapped up its 30th Dubai International Basketball Championship campaign with a 91-76 rout of Homen... [read more]
Al Riyadi Beirut - Beirut 88:80
Al Riyadi Beirut clinch Dubai International Tournament title beating Beirut 88-80 in the Final game. They surge to an 18-3 run and never looked behind after. Al Riyadi Beirut posted a narrow 22-20 and then 22-18 rallies to reach 21-point advantage. Beirut replied with a 39-26 surge at the end, but could not upset the favorites. Mighty Sports-Philippines wrapped up its 30th Dubai International Basketball Championship campaign with a 91-76 rout of Homenetmen Lebanon to clinch a bronze.
Jett Manuel, Lamar Odom shine as Mighty-PH cops Dubai bronze - 7 days ago
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Mighty Sports-Philippines wrapped up its 30th Dubai International Basketball Championship campaign with a 91-76 rout of Homenetmen Lebanon to clinch a bronze on Saturday, February 9. Former Ginebra guard Jett Manuel was exposed to an extended amount of playing time and led the Philippine side with 19 points in the easy win. Imports Justin Brownlee (197-F-88, college: St.John's) and Roosevelt Adams chipped in 10 markers apiece while former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom (208-F-79, coll... [read more]
Mighty Sports-Philippines wrapped up its 30th Dubai International Basketball Championship campaign with a 91-76 rout of Homenetmen Lebanon to clinch a bronze on Saturday, February 9. Former Ginebra guard Jett Manuel was exposed to an extended amount of playing time and led the Philippine side with 19 points in the easy win. Imports Justin Brownlee (197-F-88, college: St.John's) and Roosevelt Adams chipped in 10 markers apiece while former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom (208-F-79, college: Rhode Island) had a tournament-best 8 points in 20 minutes off the bench. With Mighty already eliminated from title contention, head coach Charles Tiu gave locals like Manuel, Justin Gutang (191-G) and Santi Santillan extra time to shine in the battle for 3rd and they all repaid the favor in kind. As the weary imports took a backseat, the local cavalry ran circles around the Lebanon defense, leading by as many as 22 points off a Juan Gomez de Liano layup at the 6:14 mark of the 4th quarter. The Lebanese side fell apart from that point and didn't get closer than 15 points, 74-89, after a Varak Koshayan triple in the final minute of regulation. Jerar Hadidan led Homenetmen with 23 points and 8 rebounds while Elias Rustom (197-G/F-87) tallied 20 markers and 8 boards. Courtesy of: rappler.com
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