SBL Round 12 (Regular Season): Leader Al-Ula gets another victory

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Undefeated leader Al-Ula delivered the thirteenth consecutive win on Friday night. This time they crushed 9th ranked Al Khaleej (2-11) 103-60. Al-Ula forced 21 Al Khaleej turnovers and had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jonathan Gibson (188-1987, college: NM State) who scored 30 points and 4 assists. chipped in 19 points and 14 rebounds. Al-Ula's coach Izzat Ismail felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Kaleb Thornton (183-1999, college: Akron) who recorded 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Undefeated Al-Ula (13-0) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 13 victories in a row. Al Khaleej at the other side keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. Al-Ula are looking forward to face Al Fateh (#6) in Al Hasa in the next round where they are favorite. Al Khaleej will play at home against the league's second-placed Al Ahli and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Al Ittihad (9-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Mudhar (4-8). Al Ittihad smashed Mudhar 91-70. It was a good game for American point guard Erick Neal (178-1995, college: UT Arlington) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Jarell Eddie contributed with 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Al Ittihad's coach Slobodan Subotic felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Nigerian center Jason Jitoboh (211-2001, college: Tennessee St., agency: JCK Sports Group) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists for Mudhar. Al Ittihad have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 9-3 record having five points less than leader Al-Ula, which they share with Al Nasr. Mudhar lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. Al Ittihad's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jeddah Al Ahli.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Medina. Local Ohod (1-12) was outscored by sixth ranked Al Salam (5-6) 119-51 on Friday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Stephen Hurt who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was Mohammed Alhawsawi with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Ohod's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Al Salam moved-up to fifth place. Ohod lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Al Salam will meet at home higher ranked Al Ittihad (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ohod will play against Al Khewaildia (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 12 Al Fateh was crushed by Al Nasr in Riyadh 92-73. Al Khewaildia was smashed by Al Ahli at home 51-115.



Mudhar - Al Ittihad 70-91

The game in supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Al Ittihad (9-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Mudhar (4-8). Al Ittihad smashed Mudhar 91-70. Al Ittihad forced 20 Mudhar turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was a good game for American point guard Erick Neal (178-1995, college: UT Arlington) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. The other American import forward Jarell Eddie (201-1991, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Neal is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Al Ittihad's coach Slobodan Subotic felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Nigerian center Jason Jitoboh (211-2001, college: Tennessee St., agency: JCK Sports Group) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Vante Hendrix (196-1998, college: CSUN, agency: BIG) added 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Mudhar. Al Ittihad have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 9-3 record having five points less than leader Al-Ula, which they share with Al Nasr. Mudhar lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh place with eight games lost. Al Ittihad's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jeddah Al Ahli.
Top scorers:
Mudhar: V.Hendrix 26+12reb+4ast, J.Jitoboh 20+17reb+5ast, A.Abdullah 12+5reb+3ast, A.Alhassan 7+3ast, A.Mosa 5+6reb+2ast, A.Mohammed 0+1reb+3ast
Al Ittihad: E.Jarell 25+7reb+2ast, N.Erick 24+11reb+7ast, N.Alabsi 12+2ast, W.Michael 8+8reb+4ast, A.Ashoor 7+3reb+4ast, Y.Aljohani 7+2reb+1ast

Al-Ula - Al Khaleej 103-60

Undefeated leader Al-Ula delivered the thirteenth consecutive win on Friday night. This time they crushed 9th ranked Al Khaleej (2-11) 103-60. Al-Ula forced 21 Al Khaleej turnovers and had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jonathan Gibson (188-1987, college: NM State) who scored 30 points and 4 assists. Mohammed Alsuwailem chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Four Al-Ula players scored in double figures. Al-Ula's coach Izzat Ismail felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Kaleb Thornton (183-1999, college: Akron) who recorded 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Lino Manhom added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Al-Ula (13-0) have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 13 victories in a row. Al Khaleej at the other side keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. Al-Ula are looking forward to face Al Fateh (#6) in Al Hasa in the next round where they are favorite. Al Khaleej will play at home against the league's second-placed Al Ahli and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Al Khaleej: K.Thornton 18+6reb+4ast, A.Mahdi 16+3reb+1ast, M.Lino 16+9reb+2ast, A.Almonthadhar 4+4reb+4ast, A.Hassan 2, E.Fawaz 2+1reb
Al-Ula: G.Jonathan 30+3reb+4ast, A.Wael 27+3reb+5ast, M.Alsuwailem 19+14reb+3ast, A.Almukhtar 14+7reb+4ast, M.Alsaqer 6+4reb, A.Al-Amrad 3

Al Nasr - Al Fateh 92-73

There was no surprise in Riyadh where 6th ranked Al Fateh (5-8) was crushed by fourth ranked Al Nasr (9-3) 92-73 on Friday. Al Nasr made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Al Nasr had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Algerian Mohamed Harat (198-1990) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists and Musab Kadi who added 25 points during the contest. Al Nasr's coach Fadi Sobhi used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Serbian center Lazar Nekic (213-1999, college: LMU) with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 rebounds and Senegalese-Spanish power forward Mamadou Samb (210-1989) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Al Nasr moved-up to third place, which they share with Al Ittihad. Al Fateh lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Al Nasr will meet Mudhar (#7) in the next round. Al Fateh will play against the league's leader Al-Ula and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Al Fateh: L.Nekic 32+12reb, M.Samb 18+13reb+3ast, A.Abdullah 7+1reb+2ast, A.Muneer 7+2ast, A.Ali 4+1reb+1ast, A.Abdullah 3
Al Nasr: H.Mohamed 29+18reb+4ast, M.Kadi 25+4reb+2ast, H.Bailey 8+4reb+2ast, A.Abdulla 8+3reb, A.Brandon 7+2reb+1ast, B.Alsulimani 6+1ast

Al Khewaildia - Al Ahli 51-115

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Al Ahli (12-1) smashed on the road 9th ranked Al Khewaildia (2-10) 115-51 on Friday. Al Ahli dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Al Khewaildia's 20. They outrebounded Al Khewaildia 57-20 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Al Ahli looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Al Khewaildia's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American Tyler Stone (203-1991, college: SEMO, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and the other American import center Justin Patton (216-1997, college: Creighton) who added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Al Ahli players scored in double figures. Coach Ali Alsanhani's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Keondre Jackson (203, college: Clayton St.) with 12 points and 9 rebounds and scored 8 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Al Ahli have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-1 record behind leader Al-Ula. Al Khewaildia lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with ten games lost. Al Ahli's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jeddah to the arena Al Ittihad.
Top scorers:
Al Khewaildia: K.Jackson 12+9reb+2ast, S.Ahmed 11, S.Ibrahima 8+7reb+6ast, A.Abass 8+2reb+1ast, S.Mohammed 7+1reb+1ast, A.Karrar 5+1reb+1ast
Al Ahli: S.Tyler 30+10reb+4ast, P.Justin 17+8reb+4ast, M.Alfonzo 15+7reb+7ast, A.Shubayli 11+7reb+3ast, M.Khafaji 11+5reb+3ast, M.Alsharif 8+6reb+2ast

Ohod - Al Salam 51-119

The game with biggest result difference took place in Medina. Local Ohod (1-12) was outscored by sixth ranked Al Salam (5-6) 119-51 on Friday night. Al Salam dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Ohod's 24. Al Salam forced 20 Ohod turnovers and outrebounded them 46-25 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Al Salam looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Ohod's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of American forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import forward Alex Young (198-1989, college: IUPUI) who added 28 points and 4 assists during the contest. Five Al Salam players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Tyler Stone (203-1991, college: SEMO, agency: Octagon Europe) with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the other his fellow American import import center Justin Patton (216-1997, college: Creighton) scored 7 points and 4 assists. Ohod's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Al Salam moved-up to fifth place. Ohod lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Al Salam will meet at home higher ranked Al Ittihad (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ohod will play against Al Khewaildia (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ohod: A.Mohammed 12+6reb+4ast, A.Amjad 10+1reb+1ast, A.Ayman 8+3reb+2ast, A.Bakr 7+4reb+4ast, F.Mohammad 5, B.Anwar 3+1ast
Al Salam: Y.Alex 28+4reb+4ast, H.Al-Darwish 20+5reb+4ast, N.Maodo 17+8reb+3ast, H.Stephen 16+15reb+7ast, A.Hani 14+9reb+4ast, A.Al-Qassab 14+4reb+8ast