D1 Round 28: Top-ranked Al Wakrah wins another game

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D1 top team - Al Wakrah (10-3) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Al Rayyan (1-11) 99-75. Al Wakrah dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Al Rayyan's 40. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Julius Coles Jr (193-1989, college: Canisius) who helped to win the game recording 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists. The other American import swingman Brandon Spearman (191-1991, college: Hawaii) contributed with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Al Wakrah's coach Ihab Galal felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tony Townsend replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for Al Rayyan. Al Wakrah maintains first position with 10-3 record. Al Rayyan at the other side stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Al Khor supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Al Gharafa (8-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Al Khor (3-9). Al Gharafa smashed Al Khor 94-67. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Tyler Harris (208-1993, college: Auburn, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds and Nedim Muslic who added 15 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Jeff Newberry (188-1992, college: OK State) responded with 32 points. Al Gharafa have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Al Khor lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Qatar Club. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Al Wakrah - Al Rayyan 99-75

D1 top team - Al Wakrah (10-3) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed ninth ranked Al Rayyan (1-11) 99-75. Al Wakrah dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Al Rayyan's 40. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Julius Coles Jr (193-1989, college: Canisius) who helped to win the game recording 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists. The other American import swingman Brandon Spearman (191-1991, college: Hawaii) contributed with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Spearman is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Al Wakrah's coach Ihab Galal felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tony Townsend replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists and international center Meho Haracic (213-1998) added 24 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Al Rayyan. Al Wakrah maintains first position with 10-3 record. Al Rayyan at the other side stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al Rayyan: M.Haracic 24+10reb+3ast, T.Tony 19+12reb+7ast, D.Djibrirou 13+11reb+5ast, C.Jacey 9+1reb, H.Aref 5+1ast, A.De Leon 3
Al Wakrah: J.Coles Jr. 38+6reb+9ast, B.Spearman 25+6reb+7ast, A.Abdelhaleem 14+13reb+2ast, I.Mohammed 8+1reb, A.Matalkeh 6+4reb, E.Saeed 4+3reb+5ast

Al Khor - Al Gharafa 67-94

The game in Al Khor supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Al Gharafa (8-5) played at the court of 7th ranked Al Khor (3-9). Al Gharafa smashed Al Khor 94-67. They outrebounded Al Khor 54-24 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Tyler Harris (208-1993, college: Auburn, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds and the former international forward Nedim Muslic (197-1998) who added 15 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Harris is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side American guard Jeff Newberry (188-1992, college: OK State) responded with 32 points and his fellow American import guard William Mfum (188, college: Panola JC) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Al Gharafa have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Al Khor lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Qatar Club. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al Khor: J.Newberry 32+4reb+2ast, W.Mfum 19+8reb+3ast, A.Tawfiq 7+2reb, O.Ahmed 6+5reb+1ast, M.Nayef 3+1reb+1ast, F.Moamen 0+1reb
Al Gharafa: T.Harris 31+16reb+2ast, A.Mitchell 16+5reb+5ast, N.Muslic 15+15reb+3ast, M.Ouiri 9+6reb+4ast, M.Yousuf Mohmmed 8+8reb+2ast, G.Abdirahman 8+2reb



Tags : JULIUS COLES JR., AL WAKRAH, QATARI BASKETBALL