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Waverly Austin
Al Shamal - Al Sadd 72-80
Al Sadd players were unselfish on offense dishing 41 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. American-German forward Waverly Austin (211-1991, college: Oregon, agency: Diamond Sports) notched a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the effort and American Vander Blue (196-1992, college: Marquette) supported him with 25 points and 4 assists. Even a triple-double of 17 points, 18 rebounds and 18 assists by Egyptian power forward Moustafa Elmekawi (204-1994) did not help to save the game for Al Shamal. Palestinian-Canadian forward Shane Osayande (200-1993, college: Saskatchewan) added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the hosts. Four Al Shamal players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Al Shamal: S.Diallo 19+4reb+4ast, M.Elmekawi 17+18reb+18ast, F.Sadikovic 12+5reb+5ast, S.Osayande 10+9reb+9ast, A.Mitrovic 9+4reb+4ast, A.Fadi 5+6reb+6ast
Al Sadd: V.Blue 25+4reb+4ast, W.Austin 16+12reb+12ast, A.Faisal 10+7reb+7ast, B.Dieng 10+5reb+5ast, C.Chapman 9+6reb+6ast, A.Hadzibegovic 9+7reb+7astgschID: 1078149
Qatar Club - Al Rayyan 75-73
Qatar Club dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Al Rayyan's 28. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. American guard Holland Woods II (184-1999, college: GCU, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Brian Halums (196-1997, college: UAFS) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Senegalese power forward Mouhammad Faye (207-1985, college: SMU) responded with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and American guard Malik Curry (185-1999, college: WVU, agency: Green Sports Management) scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals. Four Al Rayyan players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Al Rayyan: M.Curry 19+6reb+6ast, T.Starks 18+3reb+3ast, M.Faye 16+8reb+8ast, M.Haracic 12+5reb+5ast, M.Salem 8+3reb+3ast, C.Jacey 0
Qatar Club: H.Woods II 33+6reb+6ast, B.Halums 16+6reb+6ast, F.Mark 9+2reb+2ast, F.Avdic 7+6reb+6ast, D.Janjic 4+1reb+1ast, D.Gagic 4+11reb+11astgschID: 1078150
Tags : WAVERLY AUSTIN, AL SADD SPORTS CLUB DOHA, QATARI BASKETBALL
