Round 4 (Regular Season): Al Arabi lose to Al Sharjah

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in West Asia Super League, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Sharjah where host UAE Al Sharjah (1-1) edged league's leader Qatari Al Arabi (1-1) 91-89 on Tuesday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Sharjah looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American-UAE guard DeMarco Dickerson (196-1997, college: SHU, agency: One Motive Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists for the winners. American forward Glenn Robinson III (198-1994, college: Michigan) chipped in 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. produced 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Al Sharjah keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Al Arabi. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Dubai. Fourth ranked UAE Shabab Al Ahli (1-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Bahrain Al-Muharraq (0-2) 89-87 on Monday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Deshawndre Washington (201, college: NM State, agency: The Crew A.M.) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Dikembe Dixson contributed with 30 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Kerwin Roach II (194-1996, college: Texas, agency: BIG) replied with 24 points and 8 assists for Al-Muharraq. Defending UAE champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Defending Bahrain champion Al-Muharraq still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Shabab Al Ahli - Al-Muharraq 89-87

Important game to mention about took place in Dubai. Fourth ranked UAE Shabab Al Ahli (1-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging one of their biggest challengers Bahrain Al-Muharraq (0-2) 89-87 on Monday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Shabab Al Ahli players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Deshawndre Washington (201, college: NM State, agency: The Crew A.M.) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Forward Dikembe Dixson (201-1996, college: UIC) contributed with 30 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Kerwin Roach II (194-1996, college: Texas, agency: BIG) replied with 24 points and 8 assists and Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) added 22 points and 4 assists in the effort for Al-Muharraq. Four Al-Muharraq players scored in double figures. Defending UAE champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Defending Bahrain champion Al-Muharraq still closes the standings with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shabab Al Ahli: D.Dixson 30+9reb+1ast, D.Washington 23+13reb+12ast, A.Omer 9+2reb+2ast, A.Majok 9+2reb, A.Qais 8+8reb+1ast, A.Saeed 6+1reb+5ast
Al-Muharraq: K.Roach II 24+4reb+8ast, D.Hamilton 22+4reb+4ast, H.Mohammed 17+4reb+4ast, N.West 12+7reb+3ast, J.Mohammad 6+7reb+2ast, N.Ali 4

Al Sharjah - Al Arabi 91-89

The biggest surprise took place in Sharjah where host UAE Al Sharjah (1-1) edged league's leader Qatari Al Arabi (1-1) 91-89 on Tuesday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Al Sharjah looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American-UAE guard DeMarco Dickerson (196-1997, college: SHU, agency: One Motive Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists for the winners. American forward Glenn Robinson III (198-1994, college: Michigan) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Dickerson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. produced 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and added 22 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Al Sharjah keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Al Arabi. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Al Sharjah: D.Dickerson 26+8reb+13ast, G.Robinson III 24+10reb+4ast, A.Ahmed 12+3reb+2ast, M.Mohamed 10+4reb+2ast, K.Bigby-Williams 8+8reb, A.Mahmoud 6+1reb+2ast
Al Arabi: R.Mustafa 27+7reb+7ast, K.Elmedin 22+12reb+2ast, A.Saad 13+7reb+4ast, S.Diallo 11+5reb+3ast, A.Khalid 6+3reb+1ast, A.Yahya 6+2reb+3ast