Quarterfinals are set in Amman

Fadi El Khatib

Quarterfinals are set in West Asia Basketball League 2016 as the First stage ended up with two teams directly going into the semis. In Group A Azad won two games and clinched the top spot, while another Iranian Petrochimi dominated Group B and posted also two victories.
Champville meanwhile advanced to the Quarterfinals with a 1-1 record as they overcame Orthodox 87:70. A 25-5 run in the last period saw them overturn the deficit to wrap up a vital win.
In Group B Al Riyadi clinched the second place as they beat Al Shorta 75:56. Khatib Fadi (199-F/G-79) top-scored for the winners with 20 points, while Chris Daniels (212-C-84, college: Limoges) notched 15.