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
LBL Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Champville and Beirut Club record wins - 1 day ago
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Champville - Al Riyadi 74-66
Champville toppled Riyadi to cut the deficit at 1-2. Champville outrebounded Al Riyadi 48-31 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international forward Fadi El-Khatib (198-79) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. The former international swingman Ahmad Ibrahim (198-92, college: Rice) helped adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Justin B... [read more]
Champville toppled Riyadi to cut the deficit at 1-2. Champville outrebounded Al Riyadi 48-31 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international forward Fadi El-Khatib (198-79) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. The former international swingman Ahmad Ibrahim (198-92, college: Rice) helped adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Justin Brownlee (197-88, college: St.John's) with 20 points and 8 rebounds and the former international point guard Wael Arakji (194-94) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Top scorers: Champville: F.El Khatib 19+8reb+2ast, D.Jackson 15+7reb, A.Ibrahim 14+9reb+3ast, K.Ezzeddine 9+10reb+1ast, D.Bolds 9+5reb+3ast, D.Faris 6+5reb Al Riyadi: J.Brownlee 20+8reb+1ast, W.Arakji 16+2reb+6ast, D.Johnson 13+4reb+1ast, J.Abdel Nour 5+7reb+1ast, A.Ismail 4+5reb+4ast, A.Saoud 3+1reb+1ast
Beirut Club stormed past Homentmen to open 2-1 advantage. Beirut Club made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for the former international forward Ali Haidar (201-90, college: Michigan Tech) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 6 rebounds. The former international power forward Charles Tabet (205-87, college: S.Alabama) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Four Beirut Club players scored in double figures. U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican point guard Walter Hodge (183-86, college: Florida) answered with 16 points and 4 assists (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) and Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (193-84, college: CS Northridge, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Homentmen. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Beirut Club: A.Haidar 23+6reb+2ast, J.Dentmon 14+1reb+2ast, C.Crawford 12+5reb+2ast, C.Tabet 10+17reb+1ast, R.Akl 9+1reb+7ast, N.Tskitishvili 7+4reb+2ast Homentmen: W.Hodge 16+1reb+4ast, M.Efevberha 13+5reb+2ast, P.Bou Abboud 9+4reb+2ast, E.Rustom 7+3reb, E.Stephan 6+3reb, N.Pelle 4+9reb
LBL Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Riyadi and Beirut Club celebrate victories - 4 days ago
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Al Riyadi - Champville 68-65
Riyadi held off Champville to take 2-0 lead in the series. Naturalized Egyptian power forward Ahmad Ismail (205-76) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. The former international point guard Wael Arakji (194-94) contributed with 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Demarius Bolds (193-84, college: Missouri Western) replied with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import... [read more]
Riyadi held off Champville to take 2-0 lead in the series. Naturalized Egyptian power forward Ahmad Ismail (205-76) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. The former international point guard Wael Arakji (194-94) contributed with 16 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Demarius Bolds (193-84, college: Missouri Western) replied with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import forward Dewayne Jackson (203-90, college: Morgan St., agency: Higher Vision Sports) added 13 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Champville. Top scorers: Champville: D.Bolds 17+5reb+5ast, D.Faris 15+6reb+1ast, D.Jackson 13+11reb+2ast, A.Ibrahim 9+7reb, H.Haddadi 5, F.El Khatib 2+6reb+3ast Al Riyadi: W.Arakji 16+4reb+4ast, A.Ismail 16+10reb+3ast, H.Gyokchyan 10+1reb, D.Johnson 9+5reb+3ast, J.Abdel Nour 9+7reb, J.Brownlee 4+1reb+1ast
Beirut Club drew things level versus Homentmen. Beirut Club made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Beirut Club outrebounded Homentmen 44-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. The former international forward Ali Haidar (201-90, college: Michigan Tech) had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Chris Crawford (193-92, college: Memphis) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Beirut Club players scored in double figures. U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican point guard Walter Hodge (183-86, college: Florida) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 8 assists and the former international forward Patrick Bou-Abboud (199-87) scored 7 points and 12 rebounds. Homentmen's coach Joe Nebhan rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Homentmen: W.Hodge 35+8ast, M.Efevberha 11+3reb+2ast, P.Bou Abboud 7+12reb+3ast, E.Rustom 6+1reb+1ast, M.Ziadeh 5+3reb, N.Pelle 5+6reb Beirut Club: A.Haidar 29+11reb+1ast, J.Dentmon 14+1reb+3ast, R.Akl 12+3reb+3ast, C.Crawford 12+7reb+1ast, C.Tabet 3+8reb, R.Fahed 3+4reb+2ast
LBL Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Riyadi and Homentmen post wins - 5 days ago
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Champville - Al Riyadi 76-83
Riyadi upset Champville to take the lead in the series. Al Riyadi dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Champville's 30. Strangely Champville outrebounded Al Riyadi 42-30 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Wael Arakji (194-94) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 assists. The former international swingman... [read more]
Riyadi upset Champville to take the lead in the series. Al Riyadi dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Champville's 30. Strangely Champville outrebounded Al Riyadi 42-30 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Wael Arakji (194-94) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 5 assists. The former international swingman Jean Abdel-Nour (198-83) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. Iranian center Hamed Haddadi (218-85) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and the former international swingman Ahmad Ibrahim (198-92, college: Rice) added 21 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Champville. Top scorers: Champville: A.Ibrahim 21+6reb+3ast, D.Jackson 16+8reb+4ast, H.Haddadi 15+14reb+3ast, F.El Khatib 6+9reb+4ast, N.Souaid 5, D.Faris 1+1reb Al Riyadi: W.Arakji 19+4reb+5ast, J.Brownlee 18+1reb+3ast, J.Abdel Nour 15+8reb, D.Johnson 10+4reb, R.Morris 9+3reb+2ast, A.Ismail 8+8reb+6ast
Homentmen rallied past Beirut Club in the opener. Homentmen dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Beirut Club's 36 and made 16-of-17 charity shots (94.1 percent) during the game. Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (193-84, college: CS Northridge, agency: Octagon Europe) stepped up and scored 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and U.S. Virgin Islands-Puerto Rican point guard Walter Hodge (183-86, college: Florida) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists. Five Homentmen players scored in double figures. Homentmen's coach Joe Nebhan allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side the former international forward Ali Haidar (201-90, college: Michigan Tech) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Chris Crawford (193-92, college: Memphis) scored 20 points and 4 assists. Top scorers: Beirut Club: C.Crawford 20+4reb+4ast, A.Haidar 18+9reb+1ast, N.Tskitishvili 15+4reb+2ast, C.Tabet 9+5reb, K.Mechref 5+1reb, M.Martinez 3+3reb+5ast Homentmen: M.Efevberha 30+8reb+3ast, W.Hodge 19+3reb+5ast, K.Zeinoun 14+4reb+2ast, P.Bou Abboud 12+9reb+2ast, G.Hadidian 11+9reb, E.Rustom 6+2reb+3ast
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