Round 8 (Regular Season): Kazma lose to Al-Manama

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Kuwait City. 3rd ranked Kuwaiti host Kazma (1-3) was smashed by top-ranked Bahrain Al-Manama (4-0) 102-82. Al-Manama outrebounded Kazma 47-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Al-Manama looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Kazma helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman SirDominic Pointer (198-1992, college: St.John's) who added 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Power forward Clinton Chapman (208-1989, college: Texas, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Al-Manama have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Bahrain champion maintains first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Gorgan. Kazma at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Al Ahli and Al Rayyan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Dubai. Second ranked UAE host Shabab Al Ahli (3-1) smashed 4th ranked Qatari Al Shamal (0-4) 110-81. The winners were led by American swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) who scored that evening 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Nick Minnerath supported him with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Shabab Al Ahli's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Palestinian-Canadian forward Shane Osayande (200-1993, college: Saskatchewan) did not help to save the game for Al Shamal. Defending UAE champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al-Muharraq and Kuwait. Al Shamal at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Al Naft. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Baghdad. Third ranked Iraqi host Al Shurtah (1-2) smashed second-ranked Syrian Al Wahda (1-2) 79-52. The best player for the winners was Lamont Jones who scored 23 points and 5 assists. Abdulwahab Alhamwi produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Al Shurtah left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with defeated Al Wahda. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Group Gulf

Kazma - Al-Manama 82-102

The game between Top Four teams took place in Kuwait City. 3rd ranked Kuwaiti host Kazma (1-3) was smashed by top-ranked Bahrain Al-Manama (4-0) 102-82. Al-Manama outrebounded Kazma 47-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Al-Manama looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Kazma helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman SirDominic Pointer (198-1992, college: St.John's) who added 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Al-Manama players scored in double figures. Power forward Clinton Chapman (208-1989, college: Texas, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and swingman Travis Leslie (193-1990, college: Georgia) scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Al-Manama have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Bahrain champion maintains first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Gorgan. Kazma at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Al Ahli and Al Rayyan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al-Manama: T.Thibodeaux 34+11reb+4ast, S.Pointer 20+12reb+4ast, C.Clark 13+6reb+2ast, R.Ali 12+4reb+4ast, A.Haji 11+2reb+5ast, M.Hamooda 10+10reb+2ast
Kazma: C.Chapman 35+8reb, T.Leslie 21+7reb+2ast, A.Abdulaziz 13+4reb+3ast, A.Albaloushi 5+1reb+8ast, Y.Borhamah 4+2reb+6ast, A.Abdulrahman 2+7reb+2ast

Shabab Al Ahli - Al Shamal 110-81

The game between Top Four teams took place in Dubai. Second ranked UAE host Shabab Al Ahli (3-1) smashed 4th ranked Qatari Al Shamal (0-4) 110-81. Shabab Al Ahli dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Al Shamal's 48. Shabab Al Ahli forced 20 Al Shamal turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Al Shamal's players. The winners were led by American swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) who scored that evening 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import Nick Minnerath (207-1988, college: Detroit) supported him with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Shabab Al Ahli players scored in double figures. Shabab Al Ahli's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Palestinian-Canadian forward Shane Osayande (200-1993, college: Saskatchewan) did not help to save the game for Al Shamal. Nigerian point guard Uchenna Iroegbu (183-1996, college: Stony Brook) added 27 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Defending UAE champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al-Muharraq and Kuwait. Al Shamal at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Al Naft. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shabab Al Ahli: C.Lewis 34+6reb+5ast, N.Minnerath 23+10reb+4ast, B.Assane 12+4reb, A.Hamid 12+2reb+6ast, Q.Alshabebi 12+8reb+4ast, T.Alnuaimi 10+1reb
Al Shamal: U.Iroegbu 27+8reb+2ast, S.Osayande 23+12reb+4ast, A.Mohammed 16+2reb, T.Harris 9+3reb+2ast, A.Jassim 6+4reb+3ast, M.Talla 0+2reb+2ast

Group West Asia

Al Shurtah - Al Wahda 79-52

The game between Top Four teams took place in Baghdad. Third ranked Iraqi host Al Shurtah (1-2) smashed second-ranked Syrian Al Wahda (1-2) 79-52. The best player for the winners was American Lamont Jones (183-1990, college: Iona, agency: Diamond Sports) who scored 23 points and 5 assists. The other American import forward Delwan Graham (200-1988, college: Jacksonville, agency: BIG) chipped in 7 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Abdulwahab Alhamwi (218-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Isaac Banks (201-1994, college: ETSU) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Al Shurtah left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with defeated Al Wahda. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al Shurtah: L.Jones 23+4reb+5ast, A.Mohammed 16+4reb+1ast, B.Wesley 13+4reb+2ast, H.Abdullah 10+5reb+2ast, D.Graham 7+13reb+4ast, H.Talib 5+5reb+2ast
Al Wahda: A.Wahab Al Hamwi 10+11reb+1ast, C.Thomas 9+6reb+1ast, I.Banks 8+7reb+2ast, M.Otabachi 8+7reb+1ast, M.Arbasha 6+2reb+2ast, J.Brown 5+6reb+2ast