Al Wahda Damascus (Division I) agreed terms with 24-year old American guard Jordan Adams (196-95kg-94, college: UCLA) to play with the club in Dubai international Tournament in Feb. He played last summer at Sons of Westwood (The Basketball Tournament) in the U.S. In 2014 Adams was drafted by Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) in first round (22nd overall). He attended Univ.of Calif.at Los Angeles and it is his fifth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Adams played in the final of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, NV in 2017. He was also voted All-Pac-12 1st Team back in 2014 at his college time. Adams has played also professionally in NBA G League (OKC Blue).
Division I Round 12: Al Jalaa keeps a leadership position - 9 days ago
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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Al Jalaa as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Al Jalaa smashed 6th ranked Thawra in Aleppo 91-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Thawra. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Al Jaish. Thawra at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost.
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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Al Jalaa as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Al Jalaa smashed 6th ranked Thawra in Aleppo 91-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Thawra. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Al Jaish. Thawra at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost. Important game to mention about took place in Aleppo. Seventh ranked Al Hurriyeh (3-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Al Wahda (5-4) 64-63 on Sunday evening. Al Hurriyeh maintains seventh position with 3-6 record, which they share with Al Yarmouk. Al Wahda lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Al Karameh. Bottom-ranked Al Sahel (0-9) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to eighth ranked Al Yarmouk (3-6) 61-51 on Sunday evening. Al Yarmouk moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Al Hurriyeh. Loser Al Sahel still closes the standings with nine games lost. The game in Homs was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Al Ittihad (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Al Karameh (5-4). Al Ittihad did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 75-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Karameh. Al Ittihad have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-2 record behind leader Al Jalaa. Al Karameh at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Al Jalaa as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Al Jalaa smashed 6th ranked Thawra in Aleppo 91-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Thawra. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Al Jaish. Thawra at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost.
The game in Homs was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Al Ittihad (7-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Al Karameh (5-4). Al Ittihad did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 75-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al Karameh. Al Ittihad have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-2 record behind leader Al Jalaa. Al Karameh at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Aleppo. Seventh ranked Al Hurriyeh (3-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Al Wahda (5-4) 64-63 on Sunday evening. Al Hurriyeh maintains seventh position with 3-6 record, which they share with Al Yarmouk. Al Wahda lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Al Karameh.
Bottom-ranked Al Sahel (0-9) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to eighth ranked Al Yarmouk (3-6) 61-51 on Sunday evening. Al Yarmouk moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Al Hurriyeh. Loser Al Sahel still closes the standings with nine games lost.
Division I Round 11: Thawra defeats Al Hurriyeh in the closest game of the week - 11 days ago
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The most exciting game of round 11 in the Division I took place in Aleppo. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Al Hurriyeh (2-6) to sixth ranked Thawra (4-4) 69-66 in the game for the sixth place. Thawra have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 4-4 record. Al Hurriyeh at the other side keeps the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Al Yarmouk. Tha... [read more]
The most exciting game of round 11 in the Division I took place in Aleppo. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Al Hurriyeh (2-6) to sixth ranked Thawra (4-4) 69-66 in the game for the sixth place. Thawra have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 4-4 record. Al Hurriyeh at the other side keeps the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Al Yarmouk. Thawra are looking forward to face league's second-placed Al Jalaa in Aleppo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Al Hurriyeh will play at home against Al Wahda (#4) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. The game between Top Four teams took place in Aleppo. Second ranked host Al Jalaa (7-1) defeated 4th placed Al Wahda (5-3) 78-65. Al Jalaa maintains second place with 7-1 record behind leader Al Jaish. Al Wahda at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Al Karameh. Al Jalaa will play against Thawra (#6) in Damascus in the next round. Al Wahda will play on the road against Al Hurriyeh in Aleppo and hopes to get back on the winning track. Bottom-ranked Al Sahel (0-8) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to third ranked Al Ittihad (6-2) 84-69 on Friday evening. Al Ittihad have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 6-2 record having just three points less than leader Al Jaish. Loser Al Sahel still closes the standings with eight games lost. Al Ittihad will meet Al Karameh (#5) in the next round. Al Sahel will play against Al Yarmouk (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
In the last game of round 11 Al Yarmouk lost to Al Karameh on the opponent's court 65-71.
The most exciting game of round 11 in the Division I took place in Aleppo. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Al Hurriyeh (2-6) to sixth ranked Thawra (4-4) 69-66 in the game for the sixth place. Thawra have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 4-4 record. Al Hurriyeh at the other side keeps the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Al Yarmouk. Thawra are looking forward to face league's second-placed Al Jalaa in Aleppo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Al Hurriyeh will play at home against Al Wahda (#4) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Rather expected game in Homs where 8th ranked Al Yarmouk (2-6) was defeated by fifth ranked Al Karameh (5-3) 71-65 on Friday. Al Karameh moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Al Wahda. Al Yarmouk lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Al Hurriyeh. Al Karameh will meet at home higher ranked Al Ittihad (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Al Yarmouk will play against Al Sahel (#10) in Tartus and hope to secure a win.
Bottom-ranked Al Sahel (0-8) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to third ranked Al Ittihad (6-2) 84-69 on Friday evening. Al Ittihad have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 6-2 record having just three points less than leader Al Jaish. Loser Al Sahel still closes the standings with eight games lost. Al Ittihad will meet Al Karameh (#5) in the next round. Al Sahel will play against Al Yarmouk (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Aleppo. Second ranked host Al Jalaa (7-1) defeated 4th placed Al Wahda (5-3) 78-65. Al Jalaa maintains second place with 7-1 record behind leader Al Jaish. Al Wahda at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Al Karameh. Al Jalaa will play against Thawra (#6) in Damascus in the next round. Al Wahda will play on the road against Al Hurriyeh in Aleppo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Division I Round 9: Al Sahel still not able to record any victory - 17 days ago
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Bottom-ranked Al Sahel is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Al Karameh (4-3) 81-64 on Saturday evening. Al Karameh maintains fifth place with 4-3 record. Al Sahel at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
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Bottom-ranked Al Sahel is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Al Karameh (4-3) 81-64 on Saturday evening. Al Karameh maintains fifth place with 4-3 record. Al Sahel at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. The game in Aleppo was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Al Jaish (7-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Al Yarmouk (2-4). Al Jaish defeated Al Yarmouk 85-70. Al Jaish have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Al Yarmouk at the other side keeps the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with Thawra. Al Jaish's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Damascus Al Wahda. The game between fourth ranked Al Ittihad (4-2) and 8th ranked Naser (2-6) in Aleppo on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Al Ittihad outscored guests from Damascus 102-57. Al Ittihad maintains fourth place with 4-2 record. Naser lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six 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 Aleppo Al Jalaa.
The game between fourth ranked Al Ittihad (4-2) and 8th ranked Naser (2-6) in Aleppo on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Al Ittihad outscored guests from Damascus 102-57. Al Ittihad maintains fourth place with 4-2 record. Naser lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six 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 Aleppo Al Jalaa.
Bottom-ranked Al Sahel is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Al Karameh (4-3) 81-64 on Saturday evening. Al Karameh maintains fifth place with 4-3 record. Al Sahel at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Aleppo was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Al Jaish (7-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Al Yarmouk (2-4). Al Jaish defeated Al Yarmouk 85-70. Al Jaish have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Al Yarmouk at the other side keeps the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with Thawra. Al Jaish's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Damascus Al Wahda.
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