DLBL Round 15 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 15 most important game was a victory of Hoops over 6th ranked Antranik 97-82 on Wednesday night. Hoops looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a good game for American forward Trazarien White (198, college: TCU) who led his team to a victory with 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import center Amari Kelly (206-1999, college: GMU) contributed with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American Christian Brown (198-2000, college: Tennessee St.) answered with 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds for Antranik. Hoops (9-7) moved-up to sixth place. Antranik at the other side dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Beirut. Second ranked Sagesse (12-3) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Antonine (10-6) 114-113 in the game for the second place. It was a great evening for the former international forward Youssef Khayat (206-2003, college: BGSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Kevin Murphy helped adding 27 points and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was American Ricky Ledo (201-1992, college: Providence) with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Sagesse maintains second place with 12-3 record having five points less than leader Al Riyadi. Antonine at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Al Markaziyyah.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Al Riyadi (#1) and Hoops (#7). Al Riyadi (16-0) crushed visiting Hoops (9-7) by 30 points 103-73. It was an exceptional evening for Karim Zeinoun who led the winners and scored 28 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Kedrian Johnson came up with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Hoops 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 Riyadi have an impressive series of sixteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-0 record. Loser Hoops dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: Maristes were beaten by NSA on the road 94-84. Maristes lost to defending champion Al Riyadi on its own court 92-121. Antranik managed to outperform Batroun in Beirut 90-87. Al Markaziyyah rolled over Tadamon at home 103-65. Batroun was crushed by Antonine on the opponent's court 102-65. Homentmen beat Tadamon in a home game 96-82. NSA was destroyed by Al Markaziyyah on the road 109-79.
The most impressive performance of 15th round was 27 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists by Anyeuri Castillo of Al Markaziyyah.



Al Riyadi - Hoops 103-73

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Beirut: Al Riyadi (#1) and Hoops (#7). Al Riyadi (16-0) crushed visiting Hoops (9-7) by 30 points 103-73. Al Riyadi made 27-of-29 free shots (93.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Hoops turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Al Riyadi especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Hoops' players. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Karim Zeinoun (188-1999) who led the winners and scored 28 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). American Maurice Kemp (203-1991, college: ECU) accounted for 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Al Riyadi players scored in double figures. American Kedrian Johnson (190-1999, college: WVU) came up with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import forward Trazarien White (198, college: TCU) added 14 points respectively for Hoops 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 Riyadi have an impressive series of sixteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-0 record. Loser Hoops dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: Z.Karim 28+5reb+3ast, K.Maurice 16+8reb+4ast, G.Hayk 15+4reb+4ast, B.Perrin 12+5reb+10ast, T.Bilal 11, O.Nuni 9+3reb+1ast
Hoops: K.Johnson 18+5reb+5ast, T.White 14+4reb, E.Ahmad 10+3reb+1ast, G.Yves-Daaboul 7+2reb+4ast, O.Al Jamal 7+4reb, A.Kelly 6+4reb

NSA - Maristes 94-84

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when tenth ranked NSA (4-12) beat at home 9th ranked Maristes (5-11) 94-84 on Monday. NSA looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Serbian guard Petar Rakicevic (204-1995) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Makye Richards (188, college: Xavier, LA) accounted for 25 points and 4 assists for the winning side. NSA's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Darrious Agnew (203-1999, college: Alcorn St., agency: MSG) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and American-Liberian guard Abdul Bah (186-1999, college: MSUB) added 25 points respectively for Maristes in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. NSA maintains tenth place with 4-12 record. Maristes lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
NSA: R.Makye 25+4reb+4ast, R.Petar 21+11reb+7ast, J.Stefan 20+9reb+4ast, K.Christophe 15+7reb, M.Haddad 9+2reb+5ast, S.Marvin 2
Maristes: A.Bah 25+3reb+2ast, M.Moore 20+4reb+5ast, D.Agnew 18+13reb+3ast, A.Mostapha 11+5reb, M.Rudy 8+6reb+3ast, S.Gebrael 2+10reb+3ast

Maristes - Al Riyadi 92-121

Very expected game when 9th ranked Maristes (5-11) were smashed by leader Al Riyadi (16-0) in Dik El Mehdi 121-92 on Thursday. Al Riyadi shot 65.8 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. Al Riyadi looked well-organized offensively handing out 40 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Maristes' players. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners and scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). South Sudanese-American Nuni Omot (204-1994, college: Baylor) accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side. Al Riyadi's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Darrious Agnew (203-1999, college: Alcorn St., agency: MSG) came up with 26 points and 9 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and American-Liberian guard Abdul Bah (186-1999, college: MSUB) added 24 points and 8 assists respectively for Maristes in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the sixteenth consecutive win for Al Riyadi. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-0 record. Maristes lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Al Riyadi: B.Perrin 23+5reb+8ast, K.Maurice 18+4reb+2ast, G.Hayk 18+4reb+4ast, O.Nuni 17+5reb+9ast, M.Ali 13+2reb+7ast, T.Bilal 12+2reb+2ast
Maristes: D.Agnew 26+9reb+1ast, A.Bah 24+1reb+8ast, M.Moore 18+5reb+1ast, A.Mostapha 11+9reb, S.Gebrael 10+6reb+1ast, N.Edward 2+2reb

Sagesse - Antonine 114-113

Important game to mention about took place in Beirut. Second ranked Sagesse (12-3) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 3rd placed Antonine (10-6) 114-113 in the game for the second place. Sagesse dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Antonine's 34. Sagesse players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. Antonine was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for the former international forward Youssef Khayat (206-2003, college: BGSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. American guard Kevin Murphy (197-1990, college: Tenn Tech, agency: The Crew A.M.) helped adding 27 points and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was American Ricky Ledo (201-1992, college: Providence) with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import power forward Clinton Chapman (208-1989, college: Texas, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sagesse maintains second place with 12-3 record having five points less than leader Al Riyadi. Antonine at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with Al Markaziyyah.
Top scorers:
Sagesse: M.Kevin 27+3reb+9ast, Y.Khayat 26+12reb+5ast, B.Paris 22+7reb+3ast, H.Walter 20+2reb+12ast, H.Gerard 12+3reb, H.Ali 7+4reb
Antonine: R.Ledo 28+7reb+8ast, M.Al-Khoury 24+8reb, C.Chapman 22+9reb+3ast, G.Cosey 19+2reb+6ast, E.Chamoun 15+3reb+1ast, A.Patrick 5+6reb+2ast

Batroun - Antranik 87-90

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Antranik (8-8) edged on the road 11th ranked Batroun (3-13) 90-87 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Antranik made 8 blocks. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for Christian Brown (198-2000, college: Tennessee St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. point guard Jeremiah Gambrell Jr (190-2000, college: Alcorn St., agency: 0z Sports Agency) accounted for 28 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Five Antranik players scored in double figures. Swingman Darious Hall (200-1997, college: Cent Arkansas) came up with 30 points and 8 rebounds and guard Desi Washington (188-1992, college: St.Peter's) added 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) respectively for Batroun in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Antranik went down to seventh position due to points difference. Newly promoted Batroun keeps the eleventh place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Antranik: G.Jeremiah 28+2reb+5ast, B.Christian 25+10reb+2ast, K.Kevork 12+2reb, M.Majur 10+10reb+1ast, S.Gabriel 10+8reb+7ast, S.Alaa 5+1ast
Batroun: D.Hall 30+8reb+2ast, D.Washington 26+7reb+5ast, R.Monyyong 8+12reb+1ast, K.Karl 8+5reb+1ast, M.Hijazi 6+3reb+1ast, A.Kopaly 6+3reb+3ast

Al Markaziyyah - Tadamon 103-65

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Tadamon (1-15) was outscored by fourth ranked Al Markaziyyah (10-6) in Jounieh 103-65 on Sunday. Al Markaziyyah dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Tadamon's 30. They outrebounded Tadamon 40-28 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Al Markaziyyah looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Tadamon's players. It was an exceptional evening for American-Dominican forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 5 assists and 5 steals. American guard Donte McGill (190-1995, college: FIU) accounted for 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. McGill is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Al Markaziyyah players scored in double figures. Elias Sebaaly came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Jad Nasr (188-2004, agency: BIG) added 10 points and 10 assists respectively for Tadamon in the defeat. Al Markaziyyah moved-up to third place, which they share with Antonine. Loser Tadamon stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Al Markaziyyah: C.Anyeuri 26+3reb+5ast, M.Donte 24+6reb+3ast, W.Kenny 21+9reb+2ast, A.Nabaa 13+1reb+4ast, M.Khoury 11+3reb+3ast, G.Salem 3+1reb+4ast
Tadamon: S.Elias 17+7reb, Y.Omar 14+6reb+1ast, J.Nasr 10+2reb+10ast, Z.Elio 9+3reb+1ast, T.Claude 6+4reb+2ast, A.Alex 5+5reb+3ast

Antonine - Batroun 102-65

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Antonine (10-6) outplayed at home 11th ranked Batroun (3-13) 102-65 on Tuesday. Antonine dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Batroun's 36. They outrebounded Batroun 40-26 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Antonine looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Batroun's players. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Glenn Cosey (183-1992, college: EKU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 assists. The former international Elie Chamoun (193-1994) accounted for 17 points and 8 assists for the winning side. Four Antonine players scored in double figures. American guard Desi Washington (188-1992, college: St.Peter's) came up with 22 points and 5 assists and the other American import swingman Darious Hall (200-1997, college: Cent Arkansas) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Batroun in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Antonine maintains third place with 10-6 record having six points less than leader Al Riyadi, which they share with Al Markaziyyah. Newly promoted Batroun keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Antonine: C.Glenn 21+2reb+11ast, C.Elie 17+3reb+8ast, A.Mark 16+5reb+1ast, C.Clinton 14+6reb+1ast, L.Ricky 10+5reb+3ast, G.Tacca 8+11reb
Batroun: D.Washington 22+3reb+5ast, D.Hall 14+5reb+2ast, H.Ghassan 14+4reb+1ast, W.Sawan 8+4reb, A.Kopaly 5+3reb, M.Hijazi 2+1ast

Antranik - Hoops 82-97

Round 15 most important game was a victory of Hoops over 6th ranked Antranik 97-82 on Wednesday night. Hoops looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a good game for American forward Trazarien White (198, college: TCU) who led his team to a victory with 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import center Amari Kelly (206-1999, college: GMU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American Christian Brown (198-2000, college: Tennessee St.) answered with 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and the former international Gabriel Salibi (203-1997, college: Northeastern St., agency: The Crew A.M.) added 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Antranik. Five Hoops and four Antranik players scored in double figures. Hoops (9-7) moved-up to sixth place. Antranik at the other side dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Hoops: W.Trazarien 36+8reb+1ast, K.Amari 18+12reb+8ast, J.Kedrian 13+2reb+6ast, S.Abed 11+2reb+2ast, Y.George 10+2reb+6ast, H.El 3+1ast
Antranik: C.Brown 34+8reb+1ast, M.Majak 15+8reb, A.Sabbagh 11+6reb+4ast, J.Gambrell Jr. 11+2reb+6ast, G.Salibi 8+12reb+5ast, K.Kevork 3

Homentmen - Tadamon 96-82

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Tadamon (1-15) lost to fifth ranked Homentmen (9-6) in Beirut 82-96 on Wednesday. Homentmen forced 20 Tadamon turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Tyler Bey (201-1998, college: Colorado) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Khalid Thomas (208-1999, college: Portland St.) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks for the winning side. Homentmen's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Ty Claude (201-2000, college: UNC) came up with a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists and Elias Sebaaly added 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Tadamon in the defeat. Five Homentmen and four Tadamon players scored in double figures. Homentmen maintains fifth place with 9-6 record. Loser Tadamon stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Homentmen: B.Tyler 28+13reb+2ast, G.Ajemian 15+3reb+5ast, A.Aziz 13+2reb, T.Khalid 13+7reb+7ast, S.Jordan 12+3reb+10ast, I.Ayoubi 8+3reb+3ast
Tadamon: T.Claude 23+13reb+10ast, S.Elias 22+6reb+4ast, A.Alex 18+9reb+4ast, Y.Omar 10+3reb+1ast, J.Nasr 6+3reb+3ast, D.John 3+1reb

Al Markaziyyah - NSA 109-79

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Al Markaziyyah (10-6) crushed 10th ranked NSA (4-12) in Jounieh 109-79 on Thursday. Al Markaziyyah shot 66.7 percent from the field. Al Markaziyyah outrebounded NSA 46-26 including a 43-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Al Markaziyyah shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by NSA's players. It was an exceptional evening for American-Dominican forward Anyeuri Castillo (201-1997, college: USC Aiken) who led the winners and scored 27 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). American swingman Lucas Saleh (201-2000, college: Belm.Abbey) accounted for 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Four Al Markaziyyah players scored in double figures. Serbian guard Petar Rakicevic (204-1995) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Makye Richards (188, college: Xavier, LA) added 15 points respectively for NSA in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Al Markaziyyah moved-up to third place, which they share with Antonine. Loser NSA keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Al Markaziyyah: C.Anyeuri 27+9reb+8ast, L.Saleh 19+10reb, K.El 18+4reb+1ast, M.Donte 11+8reb+9ast, M.Khoury 11+1reb+1ast, A.Nabaa 8+6reb+2ast
NSA: P.Rakicevic 19+7reb, M.Richards 15+1reb+2ast, S.Charbel 7+2ast, K.Mechref 7+1reb+2ast, C.Khalil 6+1reb+1ast, E.Chris 6+1reb