Round 2 (Regular Season): Kazma lose to Al-Manama

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in West Asia Super League. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Kuwaiti Kazma on the court of Bahrain Al-Manama on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Al-Manama 84-76. American swingman Sir'Dominic Pointer (198-1992, college: St.John's) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Mustafa Rashed (177-2002) chipped in 29 points during the contest. American swingman Travis Leslie (193-1990, college: Georgia) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very significant was UAE Shabab Al Ahli's 33-point road victory against Qatari Al Shamal 96-63. American swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) notched 27 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Nick Minnerath supported him with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Shabab Al Ahli's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks by Palestinian-Canadian forward Shane Osayande (200-1993, college: Saskatchewan) did not help to save the game for Al Shamal. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Damascus. Syrian host Al Wahda defeated Iraqi Al Shurtah 74-70. The best player for the winners was Jomaru Brown who scored 34 points (!!!). Delwan Graham produced 20 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Group Gulf

Al-Manama - Kazma 84-76

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Kuwaiti Kazma on the court of Bahrain Al-Manama on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by Al-Manama 84-76. American swingman Sir'Dominic Pointer (198-1992, college: St.John's) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Mustafa Rashed (177-2002) chipped in 29 points during the contest. Four Al-Manama players scored in double figures. American swingman Travis Leslie (193-1990, college: Georgia) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import power forward Clinton Chapman (208-1989, college: Texas, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al-Manama: R.Mustafa 29+3reb+2ast, S.Pointer 20+8reb+6ast, T.Thibodeaux 13+9reb+1ast, T.Farmer 11+6reb, A.Haji 8+1ast, R.Ali 3+3ast
Kazma: C.Chapman 23+6reb+1ast, T.Leslie 21+11reb+3ast, Y.Borhamah 15+8reb+6ast, R.Abdulaziz 8+4ast, M.Rebec 4+2reb+4ast, A.Faleh 3+1reb

Al Shamal - Shabab Al Ahli 63-96

Very significant was UAE Shabab Al Ahli's 33-point road victory against Qatari Al Shamal 96-63. Shabab Al Ahli dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Al Shamal's 36. They outrebounded Al Shamal 44-32 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shabab Al Ahli players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Al Shamal's players. American swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) notched 27 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the other American import Nick Minnerath (207-1988, college: Detroit) supported him with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Shabab Al Ahli's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks by Palestinian-Canadian forward Shane Osayande (200-1993, college: Saskatchewan) did not help to save the game for Al Shamal. Swingman Mohamed Hasan-Mohamed (191-1991) added 13 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shabab Al Ahli: N.Minnerath 29+10reb+3ast, C.Lewis 27+8reb+9ast, M.Alajmani 16+3reb+3ast, Q.Alshabebi 10+11reb, T.Alnuaimi 6+4reb+4ast, B.Assane 6+4reb+1ast
Al Shamal: S.Osayande 13+11reb+1ast, M.Hasan-Mohamed 13+9reb, M.Talla 12+1reb+3ast, U.Iroegbu 10+3reb+3ast, T.Harris 9+1reb+4ast, M.Fakhirah 3+6reb

Group West Asia

Al Wahda - Al Shurtah 74-70

The game between Top Four teams took place in Damascus. Syrian host Al Wahda defeated Iraqi Al Shurtah 74-70. Al Wahda looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Jomaru Brown (188, college: Coastal) who scored 34 points (!!!). The other American import forward Isaac Banks (201-1994, college: ETSU) chipped in 9 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: BIG) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and Iraqi power forward Hussein Talib (201-1990) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Al Shurtah players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al Wahda: J.Brown 34+4reb+3ast, A.Alhamwi 15+12reb+1ast, M.Arbasha 10+10reb+5ast, I.Banks 9+14reb+6ast, S.Al Osh 6+5reb+9ast, A.Abdullah 0+1reb
Al Shurtah: D.Graham 20+9reb+2ast, H.Abdullah 12+4reb+4ast, A.Ismael 10+6reb+3ast, H.Talib 10+12reb+2ast, L.Jones 8+6reb+7ast, B.Wesley 6+1reb