Al Khor (D1) signed 28-year old American power forward Chris Braswell (206-107kg-89, college: Charlotte). He joins another USA player Ameer Jackson which is already in the roster. Braswell played last season at Cape Breton Highlanders in Canadian NBL. In 17 NBL Canada games he had 14.9ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.6apg and 1.0bpg. He also played for Erie Bay Hawks in U.S. League where in only one game he recorded just 2 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Last year (four years after he left the college) Braswell was drafted by Erie Bay Hawks (G-League) in third round (70th overall). He attended University of North Carolina - Charlotte until 2013 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Braswell is quite experienced player. He has played in five different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Braswell has played previously professionally in Cyprus (Apollon), Finland (Lapuan Korikobrat), Japan (Chiba Jets), Switzerland (Geneve Lions) and Uruguay (Olimpia).
Byrd's 37-point game gives him Player of the Week award - 4 days ago
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26-year old guard Russell Byrd (201-G-92) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Al Sadd and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 17.
He had the game-high 37 points adding six rebounds and four assists for Al Sadd in his team's victory, helping them to crush Al Shamal (12-4) with 17-point margin 95-78. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Al Sadd to take over top position in the Qatari league. They would h... [read more]
26-year old guard Russell Byrd (201-G-92) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Al Sadd and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 17. He had the game-high 37 points adding six rebounds and four assists for Al Sadd in his team's victory, helping them to crush Al Shamal (12-4) with 17-point margin 95-78. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Al Sadd to take over top position in the Qatari league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Al Sadd has a very solid 12-4 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. In the team's last game Byrd had a remarkable 88.9% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He just recently signed at Al Sadd, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Russell Byrd averages just after three games 11.0ppg and 6.0rpg.
Second best performed player last round was Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88) of Al Arabi. He is American-Iraqi guard in his first season at Al Arabi. In the last game Galloway recorded impressive double-double of 26 points and 13 assists. Of course he led Al Arabi to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Al Khor (#9, 2-14) 96-60. Al Arabi's 4th position in the standings has not changed. His team's 10-6 record is not bad at all. Galloway is one of the most experienced players at Al Arabi and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third place about best performers goes to center Mame Souleye (206-C-87) of Al Wakrah (#5). Souleye scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Despite Souleye's great performance Al Wakrah lost 89-94 to the lower-ranked Al Rayyan (#8, 3-13). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Al Wakrah needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 9 victories and 7 lost games. Souleye has a very solid season. In 8 games in Qatar he scored 12.4ppg. Mame Souleye has also Qatari passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Miroslav Todic (205-F/C-85) of Al Sadd - 19 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Akeem Wright (200-F/G-84) of Al Rayyan - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists 6. Dominic James (180-PG-86) of Al Sadd - 26 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Xavier Cannefax (188-G-89) of Al Rayyan - 31 points and 7 rebounds 8. Lenny Daniel (203-PF-87) of Al Rayyan - 19 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Joshua Caldwell (203-F/C-91) of Al Wakrah - 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Julius Coles (193-SG-89) of Al Ahli - 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
Fourth defeat of league's leader Al Shamal (12-4) against third ranked Al Sadd (12-4) 95-78 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Sadd outrebounded Al Shamal 43-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Russell Byrd (201-92, college: Michigan St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 37 points (!!!),... [read more]
Fourth defeat of league's leader Al Shamal (12-4) against third ranked Al Sadd (12-4) 95-78 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Sadd outrebounded Al Shamal 43-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Russell Byrd (201-92, college: Michigan St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 37 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Dominic James (180-86, college: Marquette) contributed with 26 points and 7 assists for the winners. Algerian forward Mohamed Harath (198-90) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds for Al Shamal. Al Sadd keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Shamal and Qatar Club. Important game to mention about took place in Doha. Seventh ranked Al Ahli (5-11) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 6th ranked Al Gharafa (7-9) 70-67 on Sunday evening. Seydou Ndoye stepped up and scored 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Earnest Ross chipped in 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Franklin Session (187-89, college: CS Los Angeles) responded with a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Al Ahli maintains seventh place with 5-11 record. Al Gharafa at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. An interesting game was also surprising home defeat of 5th ranked Al Wakrah in a game versus Al Rayyan (#8) 94-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Wakrah. Xavier Cannefax nailed 31 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Joshua Caldwell came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Al Wakrah in the defeat. Al Rayyan maintains eighth place with 3-13 record. Loser Al Wakrah keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. The game in Al Khor supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Al Arabi (10-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Al Khor (2-14). Al Arabi smashed Al Khor 96-60. The best player for the winners was Kevin Galloway who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 assists. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 10-6 record. Al Khor at the other side dropped to the bottom position with 14 games lost.
The game in Al Khor supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Al Arabi (10-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Al Khor (2-14). Al Arabi smashed Al Khor 96-60. Al Arabi dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Al Khor's 32. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Al Arabi brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was American-Iraqi point guard Kevin Galloway (200-88, college: Texas Southern) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 assists. The former international swingman Khalid Abdi (198-87) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Dominique Lacy (201-89, college: NC-Wilmington) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds and Aladji-Bobo Magassa added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Al Arabi and four Al Khor players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 10-6 record. Al Khor at the other side dropped to the bottom position with 14 games lost. Top scorers: Al Khor: D.Lacy 15+7reb+2ast, A.Bobo Magassa 12+9reb+2ast, D.Cook 11+7reb+2ast, A.Jackson 10+6reb+2ast, I.Hamed Moutasim 8+2reb+4ast, M.Lashin 4+1reb Al Arabi: K.Galloway 26+3reb+13ast, K.Abdi 16+6reb+5ast, A.Khaled 14+3reb, O.Seck 11+12reb, W.Byrd 10+6reb+4ast, M.Gueye 8+1reb+2ast
Important game to mention about took place in Doha. Seventh ranked Al Ahli (5-11) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 6th ranked Al Gharafa (7-9) 70-67 on Sunday evening. Seydou Ndoye stepped up and scored 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (196-91, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 11 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Franklin Session (187-89, college: CS Los Angeles) responded with a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists and naturalized Bosnian forward Nedim Muslic (197-99) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Five Al Ahli and four Al Gharafa players scored in double figures. Al Ahli maintains seventh place with 5-11 record. Al Gharafa at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Top scorers: Al Gharafa: N.Stover 17+7reb+1ast, N.Muslic 17+8reb+3ast, F.Session 12+11reb+11ast, O.Matalqah 12+5reb+1ast, R.Abdulla 7+6reb+2ast, O.Al-Khanji 2 Al Ahli: S.Ndoye 19+9reb, K.Hall 14+8reb+4ast, M.Ouiri 14+2reb+5ast, E.Ross 11+11reb+4ast, J.Coles 10+7reb+6ast, O.Ahmad 2+2reb
An interesting game was also surprising home defeat of 5th ranked Al Wakrah in a game versus Al Rayyan (#8) 94-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Wakrah. Al Rayyan forced 19 Al Wakrah turnovers and outrebounded them 47-30 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Xavier Cannefax (188-89, college: Warner Pacific) nailed 31 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import Lenny Daniel (203-87, college: CS Northridge) accounted for 19 points and 12 rebounds. Cannefax is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American power forward Joshua Caldwell (203-91, college: William Penn, agency: SDJ Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international center Mame Souleye (206-87) added 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) respectively for Al Wakrah in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Al Rayyan maintains eighth place with 3-13 record. Loser Al Wakrah keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Top scorers: Al Wakrah: M.Souleye 23+8reb+2ast, D.Brooks 23+5reb+4ast, J.Caldwell 22+10reb+5ast, A.Saeed Erfan 12+4reb+3ast, A.Matalkeh 5+3ast, A.Al-Darwish 2+1reb+6ast Al Rayyan: X.Cannefax 31+7reb+1ast, L.Daniel 19+12reb+2ast, A.Abdelhaleem 17+7reb+4ast, A.Wright 17+7reb+8ast, M.Haracic 8+13reb+3ast, M.Faraj 2+1reb+2ast
Fourth defeat of league's leader Al Shamal (12-4) against third ranked Al Sadd (12-4) 95-78 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Sadd outrebounded Al Shamal 43-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Russell Byrd (201-92, college: Michigan St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 37 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Dominic James (180-86, college: Marquette) contributed with 26 points and 7 assists for the winners. Algerian forward Mohamed Harath (198-90) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and swingman Abdul Kosar (192) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Al Shamal. Four Al Shamal players scored in double figures. Al Sadd keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Shamal and Qatar Club. Top scorers: Al Shamal: M.Harath 21+14reb+1ast, E.Mujkic 15+3reb+1ast, A.Kosar 12+6reb+2ast, G.Tsintsadze 10+3reb+3ast, E.M 8+5ast, J.Muftah 5+1ast Al Sadd: R.Byrd 37+6reb+4ast, D.James 26+2reb+7ast, M.Todic 19+12reb+3ast, N.Al-Rayes 9+15reb+1ast, M.Essam Fouda 4+1reb+5ast, E.Ahmed 0
Franklin Session's triple-double lands him Player of the Week award - 7 days ago
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American Franklin Session (187-G-89) had an amazing evening in the last round for Al Gharafa and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 16.
The 29-year old guard recorded a triple-double of 32 points adding also seventeen rebounds and ten assists, while his team edged out Al Rayyan (#9, 2-13) 98-94. Al Gharafa maintains the 6th position in Qatari D1. Al Gharafa is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a l... [read more]
FRANKLIN SESSION
American Franklin Session (187-G-89) had an amazing evening in the last round for Al Gharafa and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 16. The 29-year old guard recorded a triple-double of 32 points adding also seventeen rebounds and ten assists, while his team edged out Al Rayyan (#9, 2-13) 98-94. Al Gharafa maintains the 6th position in Qatari D1. Al Gharafa is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 7-8 record. In the team's last game Session had a remarkable 53.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Al Gharafa's top player in his first season with the team. Cal State - Los Angeles graduate has very impressive stats this year. Session is in league's top in points (3rd best: 23.5ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 10.9rpg) and averages solid 2.4spg.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 24-year old American point guard Ameer Jackson (193-PG-94) of Al Khor. Jackson impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 39 points and 15 rebounds. Of course Al Khor cruised to a 96-86 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked Al Ahli (#7, 4-11). This victory allowed Al Khor to leave bottom place moving a little bit up to 8th position in the standings. 13 lost games are too many comparing to just two victories Al Khor managed to get this year. Jackson is a newcomer at Al Khor and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 25.1ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 10.5rpg and 6.0apg.
The third best performed player last round was American Dominic James (180-PG-86) of Al Sadd (#3). James scored 25 points and passed seven assists. Despite James' great performance Al Sadd lost 68-79 to #2 ranked Qatar Club. But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Al Sadd needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 11 victories and 4 lost games. James has a great season in Qatar. After 14 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.5ppg (9th best) and assists with 6.2apg (4th best). He also has 2.3spg and FGP: 56.0%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Akeem Wright (200-F/G-84) of Al Rayyan - 31 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Jeff Newberry (188-G-92) of Qatar Club - 29 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Nick Stover (198-F-93) of Al Gharafa - 30 points and 11 rebounds 7. Da'Quan Cook (205-F-87) of Al Khor - 24 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Mohd Yousuf Mohmmed (204-C-82) of Qatar Club - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Aladji Bobo Magassa) of Al Khor - 16 points and 11 rebounds 10. Mame Souleye (206-C-87) of Al Wakrah - 14 points and 15 rebounds
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.
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