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FIBA Asia 2015: Philippines stuns Iran
Action in the FIBA Asia 2015 heated up yesterday as a heavy favorite fell to a dark horse in Group E. The Philippines played their hearts out and took down tournament juggernaut, Iran 87-73. The win secured a quarterfinals berth for the Philippines and are in line to be the top seed entering the knockout round.…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Championship Preview
In less than 24 hours the FIBA Asia Championship 2015 will tip-off in Changsha, China. The Americas, African and European championships are already in the books and it is now time for countries from the Asian region to do battle on the hardwood and determine their which nations will punch their tickets to the 2016…
Read MoreAnthony Raffa pens with Al Sadd
Al Sadd Sports Club Doha (Qatar-D1) has landed the services of Anthony Raffa (185 cm, Coastal Carolina’13) for the 2015/16 season. Raffa is a 25-year-old American player who also holds an Italian passport. Anthony is familiar with hoops in the Middle East. This 2015 he played 14 games for Sanaye Petrochimi Mahshahr from Iran’s Superleague.…
Read MoreSammy Monroe returns to Al Gharafa
Sammy Monroe (198 cm, Newberry’07) is set to return to his former team Al Gharafa Doha (Qatar-D1) this 2014/15 season. He played for them briefly in the 2013/14 season. Al Gharafa is currently in fourth place in the D1 league standings with their record of 13-5. The 30-year–old Monroe will now get a chance to…
Read MoreAL Rayyan wins 16th Qatari title
Al Rayyan Club survived a late rally from El Jaish to win the Qatari D1 League for a sixteenth time and to make it eleven league triumphs from the last 13 seasons. The pressure was on the biggest club in Qatari Basketball as Al Rayyan was hot favourite to win back the league crown it…
Read MoreAl Sadd agrees terms with Tyrone Anderson
American guard Tyrone Anderson (193 cm, Concord’07) has signed with Al Sadd Sports Club Doha (Qatar-D1). Tyrone Anderson is no stranger to the Middle East since he already played in Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt and Syria before. He also had a short stint in Europe where he played in the Turkish 2nd division (TB2L) for Basaksehir and averaged 21.9 ppg there. Before…
Read MoreScott Farrington inks with Qatar Doha
Qatari D1 club Qatar Sports Club Doha have acquired the services of Bahamian player Scott Farrington (202 cm, La-Lafayette’12) for the campaign. He is coming to the club after last playing in the CBC Championships for the Bahamas, where he played three games and averaged 2.0 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. Since turning professional…
Read MoreRashaad Singleton pens with Al Wakrah
Rashaad Singleton (213 cm, Florida Southern´09) has decided to pull on the jersey of Al Wakrah in the Qatari D1 through the 2014/2015 season. The 27-year old played for Shimane Susanoo Magic in the Japan BJ League and Al Morog in the Libyan D1 last season. Through the 2012/2013 season the American played hoops for…
Read MoreQatar League opens 2014-15 season!
Doha, Qatar – Over the last couple of days the Division I Qatar league ushered in the 2014/15 season with four exciting games. The 2014 defending champions Al Gharafa, were able to defend their home court and come away with the 80-67 win over Al Shamal. They got a huge lift from American import Larry…
Read MoreVernon Macklin inks with Al Jaysh Army
Vernon Macklin (208 cm, Florida’11) continues to be Asian-bound this 2014/2015 season after agreeing to a deal with Al Jaysh Army SC Doha (Qatar-D1). During the 2013-14 season the American played for Liaoning Jiebao Hunters (China-CBA) and over seven games he averaged 12.9ppg and 5.7rpg. In 2013 Vernon Macklin played for Philippine team Barangay Ginebra…
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