Shabab Al Ahli sweep Al Ittihad to claim Gulf League title

Gulf-League FINAL

Al Ittihad - Shabab Al Ahli 83-90

Shabab Al Ahli dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Al Ittihad's 32. They outrebounded Al Ittihad 41-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. American center Jamelle Hagins (206-1990, college: Delaware, agency: MSG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Center Qais Alshabebi (200-1991) contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Five Shabab Al Ahli players scored in double figures. American forward Tevin Mack (201-1997, college: Clemson, agency: MSG) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) added 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Al Ittihad.
Top scorers:
Al Ittihad: T.Mack 24+14reb+4ast, K.DeShields 22+7reb+6ast, M.Almarwani 12+2reb+2ast, F.Belal 9+1reb+2ast, M.AlMarwani 8+3reb, N.Alabsi 5+1ast
Shabab Al Ahli: Q.Alshabebi 21+11reb, H.Albreiki 19+4reb+3ast, D.Washington 19+5reb+4ast, J.Hagins 18+16reb+3ast, C.Crawford 10+4ast, O.Alameri 3+1reb