Round 8 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most shocking disappointment of round 8 was only two-point a home defeat of 6th ranked Qatari Al Sadd (1-4) to seventh ranked Saudi Arabian Al Nassr (2-3) 86-84. Worth to mention a great performance of Nasser Abo Jallas who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and American swingman Brandon Austin (198-1994, college: NW Florida St.) who added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. American Vander Blue (196-1992, college: Marquette) responded with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Al Nassr moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Al Sadd lost third consecutive game. Defending Qatari champion dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Al Nassr is looking forward to face league's leader Kuwait in Kuwait City in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Al Sadd will play on the road against Al-Manama (#4) in Manama and is hoping to win this game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Kuwait City. Top-ranked Kuwaiti host Kuwait (5-0) smashed 4th ranked Bahrain Al-Manama (2-3) 106-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al-Manama. The winners were led by U.S. Virgin Islands-American forward Marcus Georges-Hunt (196-1994, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Jacob Pullen supported him with 24 points and 4 assists. Kuwait's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Steve Taylor Jr. (206-1993, college: Toledo) did not help to save the game for Al-Manama. Undefeated Kuwait have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending Kuwaiti champion maintains first position with 5-0 record. Defending Bahrain champion Al-Manama keeps the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Kuwait will play against Al Nassr (#6) in Riyadh in the next round where they are favorite. Al-Manama will play at home against Al Sadd and hopes to get back on the winning track.
West Asia Super League top team - Lebanese Beirut Club (4-1) managed to deliver another win on Wednesday. This time they beat fifth ranked Jordanian Orthodox (2-3) 89-76. The best player for the winners was Kenny Hayes who scored 23 points and 8 assists. Brandon Peterson produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for the guests. Defending Lebanese champion maintains first position with 4-1 record, which they share with Al Hilal and Shabab Al Ahli. Orthodox at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Beirut Club will meet at home Al Ittihad (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Orthodox will play against Zob Ahan (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 16 rebounds by Waverly Austin of Al Sadd.

Group Gulf League

Kuwait - Al-Manama 106-78

The game between Top Four teams took place in Kuwait City. Top-ranked Kuwaiti host Kuwait (5-0) smashed 4th ranked Bahrain Al-Manama (2-3) 106-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Al-Manama. Kuwait dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Al-Manama's 36. They outrebounded Al-Manama 42-27 including 32 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by U.S. Virgin Islands-American forward Marcus Georges-Hunt (196-1994, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Georgian-American point guard Jacob Pullen (183-1989, college: Kansas St., agency: AltusBasket) supported him with 24 points and 4 assists. Five Kuwait players scored in double figures. Kuwait's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Steve Taylor Jr. (206-1993, college: Toledo) did not help to save the game for Al-Manama. His fellow American import Lamont Jones (183-1990, college: Iona, agency: Diamond Sports) added 22 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Kuwait have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending Kuwaiti champion maintains first position with 5-0 record. Defending Bahrain champion Al-Manama keeps the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Kuwait will play against Al Nassr (#6) in Riyadh in the next round where they are favorite. Al-Manama will play at home against Al Sadd and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Kuwait: J.Pullen 24+1reb+4ast, M.Georges-Hunt 23+6reb+5ast, C.Lalanne 15+12reb+1ast, M.Adnan 13+4reb+2ast, J.Omran 11+8reb+1ast, A.Turki 11+2ast
Al-Manama: S.Taylor Jr. 24+6reb+1ast, L.Jones 22+5reb+3ast, H.Nawrooz 7+4reb+1ast, R.Ali 6+2reb+2ast, R.Mustafa 5+3reb+1ast, M.Hamooda 5+5reb+1ast

Al Sadd - Al Nassr 84-86

The most shocking disappointment of round 8 was only two-point a home defeat of 6th ranked Qatari Al Sadd (1-4) to seventh ranked Saudi Arabian Al Nassr (2-3) 86-84. Worth to mention a great performance of Nasser Abo Jallas who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and American swingman Brandon Austin (198-1994, college: NW Florida St.) who added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. American Vander Blue (196-1992, college: Marquette) responded with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American-German forward Waverly Austin (211-1991, college: Oregon, agency: Diamond Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds. Five Al Nassr and four Al Sadd players scored in double figures. Al Nassr moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Al Sadd lost third consecutive game. Defending Qatari champion dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Al Nassr is looking forward to face league's leader Kuwait in Kuwait City in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Al Sadd will play on the road against Al-Manama (#4) in Manama and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Al Nassr: A.Jallas Nasser 20+12reb+2ast, M.Thomas 18+3reb+3ast, B.Austin 12+10reb+8ast, A.Campbell 12+7reb, L.Mohammed 10+4reb, H.Raed 9+1reb
Al Sadd: V.Blue 23+7reb+6ast, W.Austin 18+16reb+1ast, O.Saad 15+1reb+4ast, B.Dieng 14+9reb+3ast, M.Ahmad 7+4reb, A.Faisal 7+3reb+2ast

Group West Asia

Beirut Club - Orthodox 89-76

West Asia Super League top team - Lebanese Beirut Club (4-1) managed to deliver another win on Wednesday. This time they beat fifth ranked Jordanian Orthodox (2-3) 89-76. Beirut Club made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Kenny Hayes (189-1987, college: Miami, OH) who scored 23 points and 8 assists. The other American import Shabazz Muhammad (198-1992, college: UCLA) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds. American power forward Brandon Peterson (203-1990, college: Arkansas St., agency: Diamond Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and Canadian-Jordanian guard Freddy Ibrahim (190-1996, college: Tampa) added 16 points and 10 assists respectively for the guests. Four Beirut Club and five Orthodox players scored in double figures. Defending Lebanese champion maintains first position with 4-1 record, which they share with Al Hilal and Shabab Al Ahli. Orthodox at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Beirut Club will meet at home Al Ittihad (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Orthodox will play against Zob Ahan (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Beirut Club: K.Hayes 23+3reb+8ast, S.Muhammad 22+9reb+2ast, M.Haidar 16+7reb+1ast, G.Hadidian 13+1reb, O.Jamaleddine 9+5reb+3ast, E.Rustom 3+5reb+1ast
Orthodox: D.Dorsey 17+2reb+5ast, F.Ibrahim 16+4reb+10ast, B.Peterson 16+14reb+3ast, C.Al-Najdawi 14+5reb, M.Hussein 12+4reb+1ast, A.Alhamarsheh 1+8reb+2ast



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