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Asia-basket.com All-FIBA Asia Cup Awards 2022 - Jul 27, 2022  Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) of JahraaBest Guard: Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) of JahraaBest Forward:  Thon Maker (7'1''-C-1997) of Long Island N.Best Center:  Qi Zhou (217-C-1996) of SE Melbourne
First Team Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) of Jahraa Mitchell McCarron (189-G-1992) of Northside W. Tohi Smith-Milner (206-F-1995) of Sandringham S. Qi Zhou (217-C-1996) of SE Melbourne Thon Maker (7'1''-C-1997) of Long Island N.
Second Team William McDowell-White (196-G-1998) of NZL Breakers Flynn Cameron (6'5''-PG-2000) of UC Riverside Minghui Sun (187-G-1996) of Guangsha L. Yuta Watanabe (6'9''-F-1994) of Toronto R. Ahmad Al-Dwairi (209-C-1993) of BursasporFIBA Asia Cup: New Zealand beat Jordan to step onto pedestal - Jul 24, 2022
Jordan vs New Zealand 75:83 New Zealand beat Jordan to clinch the Bronze medals at the FIBA Asia Cup. They posted an 83-75 win to claim their spot on the FIBA Asia Cup podium for the first time ever. Jordan opened the game with a 22-20 run and led 10 points at the halftime. New Zealand however took control in the second half and won both quarters. At first they reduced the gap with a 27-24 rally in the third quarter and then erupted with a massive 24-9 surge in the last stanza. Tohi Smith-Milner (206-F-1995, college: Polk State CC, agency: BIG) stepped up with 25 points and Takiula Fahrensohn (201-G-1999, college: Portland, agency: Haylett Sports) netted 19. Samuel Timmins (211-F/C-1997, college: Washington) followed them with 12 points in a win. Hashem Abbaas (198-F/C-1999, college: Bridgeport) and Amin Abuhawwas (190-G-1994, college: Mars Hill) answered with 19 points each in the losing effort. FIBA Asia Cup: Australia repeat as champions - Jul 24, 2022
Lebanon - Australia 73:75 Australia repeated as the Champions at the FIBA Asia Cup 2022. They edged Lebanon 75-73 in the Final of the competition. Australia's winning streak in the Asia Cup now extends to 12 games as they win their second Asia Cup in as many appearances. The favorites grabbed a 22-10 run and led 10 points at the halftime. Moreover, they added a 19-15 rally in the third quarter, whilst Lebanon was too far to give up. They pulled back with a 30-18 run in the last stanza, however fell short in the game. Thon Maker (216-C-1997) top-scored for the winners with 14 points and Mitchell McCarron (189-G-1992, college: MSU Denver) poured in 12. Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) delivered 28 points in a loss, whilst Mohamad Haidar (203-F/C-1990, college: Michigan Tech) produced 23. FIBA Asia Cup: Wael Arakji sends Lebanon to the Final - Jul 23, 2022
Jordan - Lebanon 85:86 Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) sent Lebanon to the Final of the FIBA Asia Cup. He went all the way to the hoop, scoring the tough left-hander over Zaid Abbas to bring his team 86-85 win over Jordan. Jordan opened the game with a 21-17 run, whilst Lebanon replied with a strong 29-20 rally. Once again Jordan took the lead with a 23-16 run as Dar Tucker closed the third period for 64-62. Lebano grabbed the lead back in the last stanza and led by Wael Arakji managed to clinch the win. The latter top-scored with 25 points, whilst Sergio El Darwich (193-G-1996, college: Maine) netted 18. Amin Abuhawwas (190-G-1994, college: Mars Hill) scored 24 in a loss and Freddy Ibrahim (190-G-1996, college: Tampa) brought 17. FIBA Asia Cup: Australia enter the Final game in Jakarta - Jul 23, 2022
Australia - New Zealand 85:76 Australia entered the Final game in Jakarta beating New Zealand 85-76 at the FIBA Asia Cup. Australia opened the game with a 23-19 run and added massive 26-18 rally in the second period. New Zealand tried to recover in the second half. Both teams nailed 17 points each in the third quarter and New Zealand won the last stanza 22-19. It was not however enough to stop the defending champions from the title game. Thon Maker (216-C-1997) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and William McDowell-White (196-G-1998, college: Fresno St.) netted 15. Tyrese Proctor (187-G-2004) and Mitchell McCarron (189-G-1992, college: MSU Denver) followed them with 13 points apiece. Jordan Hunt (205-F-1997, college: S.Oregon) and Samuel Timmins (211-F/C-1997, college: Washington) replied with 16 points each in a loss. FIBA Asia Cup: Australia edge Japan, step closer to title defence - Jul 21, 2022
Australia - Japan 99-85 Australia edged Japan 99-85 at the FIBA Asia Cup and reached semifinals. The defending champions grabbed a 33-22 lead at the start and added a 16-12 rally in the second period. Moreover, they added a 26-20 run in the third frame and did not mind a narrow 24-31 loss at the end of the game. Thon Maker (216-C-1997) stepped up with 21 points and Rhys Vague (206-F-1996) delivered 19. Samson Froling (212-C/F-2000, college: Creighton) followed them with 15 points in the winning effort. Keisei Tominaga (187-G-2001) replied with 33 points in a loss and Yuki Togashi (170-PG-1993) scored 14. FIBA Asia Cup: New Zealand complete Semifinal picture - Jul 21, 2022
South Korea - New Zealand 78-88 New Zealand completed the Semifinal picture at the FIBA Asia Cup. They overcame South Korea 88-78 in the last Quarterfinal game. Both teams showed their best in the first half exchanging the victories and it was Korea to take a 46-40 halftime advantage as Woosuk Lee sent the teams to the lockers. New Zealand tied it all at 60-60 at the end of the third quarter when Tohi Smith-Milner (206-F-1995, college: Polk State CC, agency: BIG) nailed a three-pointer. After another 28-18 run, New Zealand celebrated the victory in the game. Flynn Cameron (196-PG-2000) top-scored fir the winners with 22 points and Takiula Fahrensohn (201-G-1999, college: Portland, agency: Haylett Sports) delivered 16. Tohi Smith-Milner followed them with 14 points, whilst Taine Murray (196-SG-2002) had 9. Guna Ra (203-F-1989, college: Missouri) answered with 19 points in a loss and Jongkyu Kim (207-C-1991) notched 13. FIBA Asia Cup: Jordan shock Iran, advance to the Semifinals - Jul 20, 2022
Iran - Jordan 76:91 Jordan shocked Iran 91-76 and advanced to the Semifinals of the FIBA Asia Cup. Jordan grabbed a 24-18 lead at the start and had a 6-point advantage at the halftime. Iran replied with a 29-20 rally in the third quarter as Arsalan Kazemi scored two for 67-62. Jordan meanwhile exploded with a 27-9 surge in the last quarter to seal the ticket to the semis. Dar Tucker (193-SG-1988, college: DePaul) top-scored for the winners with 29 points and Freddy Ibrahim (190-G-1996, college: Tampa) notched 23. Ahmad Al-Dwairi (209-C-1993) followed them with 15 and Zaid Abbas (203-F-1983) scored 9. Mohammad Jamshidi (199-SF-1991, agency: BIG) replied with 23 points in a loss and Hamed Haddadi (218-C-1985, agency: BIG) delivered 19. FIBA Asia Cup: Lebanon eliminate China, reach semis - Jul 20, 2022
Lebanon - China 72-69 Lebanon eliminated China and reached semis at the FIBA Asia Cup. Lebanon opened the game with a 17-13 run and added a 22-17 rally in the second period. Moreover, they produced an 18-15 run in the third quarter and survived the game after a 15-24 loss at the end. Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) was unstoppable with 32 points to pace Lebanon. Jonathan Arledge (207-F/C-1991, college: ODU) collected 16 points and 11 rebounds, whilst Sergio El Darwich (193-G-1996, college: Maine) had 10. Qi Zhou (217-C-1996) replied with 22 points in the losing effort, whilst Gu Quan (201-SF-1992) and Jie Xu (181-PG-2000) had 9 each. Gilas Pilipinas crashes out of FIBA Asia Cup, misses Top 8 after Japan blowout - Jul 19, 2022
Gilas Pilipinas' woes continue to pile up. The Philippines failed to reach the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 15 years after a 102-81 loss to Japan in their knockout playoff at the Istora Stadium in Indonesia on Tuesday, July 19. Just two months after falling short of gold in the Southeast Asia Games, the Nationals crashed to their worst Asia Cup finish since they wound up at ninth place in 2007. NBA player Yuta Watanabe (206-F-1994, college: GWU) proved his mettle by chalking up 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists in just 19 minutes as the Akatsuki Five beat the Filipinos in the Asian championships for the first time since 2003. The Philippines had won five straight games against Japan in the continental showpiece. But Watanabe led the way in busting that streak as he scored 6 of his 12 first-half points in a 14-2 run that turned a 5-5 deadlock to 19-7 lead and paved the way for Japan to mount a 50-34 halftime advantage. Not even the exit of Watanabe after he tweaked his ankle with seven minutes left in the third quarter changed the complexion of the game as the Japanese stretched their lead to as big as 28 points. With Watanabe out, Japan turned to guard Yuki Togashi (170-PG-1993) and naturalized big man Luke Evans (203-PF-1991, college: CBU), who hit timely buckets in the last two quarters that prevented the Philippines from mounting a comeback. Togashi chalked up 18 points on a 5-of-7 clip from deep on top of 6 assists, while Evans delivered 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 steal. Bobby Ray Parks (193-G-1993, agency: BIG) churned out 16 points and 3 assists to lead Gilas Pilipinas, which fully came apart in the fourth quarter where it trailed 71-99 at one point. Courtesy of: rappler.com FIBA Asia Cup: New Zealand defeat Syria on their way to the Quarterfinals - Jul 19, 2022
New Zealand - Syria 97:58 New Zealand defeated Syria 97-58 on their way to the Quarterfinals at the FIBA Asia Cup. New Zealand opened the game strong and had a 25-6 lead after the first 10 minutes. Moreover, they added a 28-15 run in the second period and closed the game with a 28-20 rally. Taine Murray (196-SG-2002) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Flynn Cameron (196-PG-2000) had 14. Samuel Timmins (211-F/C-1997, college: Washington) led the well-balanced winners with 12 points and Samuel Mennenga (206-F-2001) produced 11. Omar Idelbi (194-SF-1999) and Anthouny Bakar (197-F-1994) replied with 10 points each in a loss. China beats Indonesia to advance into FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals - Jul 18, 2022
China beat Indonesia 108-58 at the FIBA Asia Cup men's basketball tournament here on Monday evening, progressing into the last eight. Although Indonesia is one of the three co-hosts of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, its guaranteed spot was subject to reaching the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asia Cup, with those hopes now having been dashed. China led 59-21 at half-time after Minghui Sun (187-G-1996) nailed a buzzer-beating floater from beyond the arc. By the end of a one-sided encounter, China led 18-6 in three-pointers, 42-22 in points in the paint, and 48-27 in rebounds. Gu Quan (201-SF-1992) pocketed a game-high 23 points for China, while Marques Bolden (211-C-1998, college: Duke) led Indonesia with 21 points. China will play Lebanon on Wednesday for a place in the semifinals. Courtesy of: news.cn Ibrahim hits half-court dagger as Jordan reaches Fiba Asia Cup quarters - Jul 18, 2022
Freddy Ibrahim (190-G-1996, college: Tampa) delivered the biggest basket of the 2022 Fiba Asia Cup, draining the miraculous three from near halfcourt as Jordan beat Chinese Taipei, 97-96, and advanced to the quarterfinals Monday at Istora Senayan in Jakarta. It capped off an amazing last five seconds for the Falcons' starting point guard as he made two crucial treys to help his side steal the win after trailing, 95-91, with nine seconds to play. Ibrahim finished with 19 points and four rebounds to push Jordan to a quarterfinal clash against Group C top seed Iran on Wednesday. He also saved Dar Tucker (193-SG-1988, college: DePaul)'s 36-point night with the naturalized player nailing four triples to go with nine boards, three assists, and two steals. Ahmad Al-Dwairi (209-C-1993) played big with his double-double of 20 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists, as Amin Abuhawwas (190-G-1994, college: Mars Hill) shot 3-of-6 from distance for his 17 points in the stunner. Chinese Taipei looked poised to take the victory after Ibrahim's first three as it still led, 95-94, but Kai-Yan Lee (182-PG-1993) could only muster a split from the line with three seconds left that set the stage for Jordan's hail-mary winner. Ying-Chun Chen (182-PG-1993, college: Liberty) led the Taiwanese with 20 points and five rebounds, while Cheng Liu (192-F-1990) got 16 points and six boards in the tough loss. Courtesy of: spin.ph FIBA Asia Cup: Lebanon win Group D in Jakarta - Jul 17, 2022
India - Lebanon 63:104 Lebanon have won Group D in Jakarta with a 3-0 record. They edged India 104-63 as the latte finished the group stage winless. Lebanon grabbed a 26-14 run at the start and nailed massive 31 points in the second quarter. Moreover, they dominated the whole game to secure another win. Yousef Khayat (201-SF-2003) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Jonathan Arledge (207-F/C-1991, college: ODU) delivered 14. Pratyanshu Tomar (203-F-2000) and Muin Hafeez (190-F-1996) replied with 11 in a loss, whilst Amritpal Singh (210-C-1991, agency: BIG) scored 10. FIBA Asia Cup: Syria beat Kazakhstan for the initial win - Jul 17, 2022
Kazakhstan - Syria 67:77 Syria beat Kazakhstan 77-67 for the initial win at the FIBA Asia Cup. Kazakhstan grabbed at first a 26-16 lead, but could not catch up with the opponents in the rest of the game. Syria replied with a 21-7 run in the second period and won the third quarter 24-13. Omar Cheikh-Ali (204-F-1991) top-scored for the winners with 20 points, whilst Nadeem Issa (185-G-1990) and Abdulwahab Alhamwi (218-C-1990) notched 15 each. Oleg Balashov (181-PG-1999) answered with 16 points in a loss, whilst Vladimir Ivanov (205-C-1994) netted 9. Iran Victorious over Japan at 2022 FIBA Asia Cup - Jul 17, 2022
Iran basketball team defeated Japan 88-76 in the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup on Sunday. Iran's Hamed Haddadi (218-C-1985, agency: BIG) and Behnam Yakhchali (194-G-1995, agency: BIG) scored 21 points each and Yuta Watanabe (206-F-1994, college: GWU) registered 17 points for Japan. Iran started the campaign with an 80-67 win over Syria and also beat Kazakhstan 96-60 in Group C. Team Melli will play the winner of Chinese Taipei and Jordan on Wednesday. Every group winner gains direct access to the quarter final, while runners-up will play third placed teams in playoff games. The 2022 FIBA Asia Cup is being held in Jakarta, Indonesia from July 12 to 24. Courtesy of: tasminnews.com FIBA Asia Cup: New Zealand closed Group Stage with the win over Philippines - Jul 17, 2022
Philippines - New Zealand 75:92 New Zealand closed Group Stage with the win over Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup. New Zealand posted a 92-75 to finish with a 2-1 record. New Zealand started the game with a 30-16 run, whilst Philippines replied with a 22-16 rally in the second frame. In the second half, New Zealand dominated with two narrow wins for the final success. Flynn Cameron (196-PG-2000) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Taine Murray (196-SG-2002) netted 16. Kruz Perrott-Hunt (190-G-2000, college: S.Dakota) delivered 12 points, whilst Tohi Smith-Milner (206-F-1995, college: Polk State CC, agency: BIG) scored 11. Kiefer Isaac Ravena (181-G-1993) replied with 17 points in defeat, while Carl Tamayo (200-F-2001) and Karl Quiambao (190-F-2001) had 14 each. FIBA Asia Cup: Korea Republic successfully open Day 5 action - Jul 16, 2022
Korea Republic - Bahrain 78:73 Korea Republic successfully opened Day 5 action at the FIBA Asia Cup. They edged Bahrain 78-73 to stay undefeated with a 3-0 record. Korea Republic started with a 19-12 lead, while another 19 points in the second period were not enough as Bahrain replied with a 30-19 run in the second quarter. Korea Republic needed a strong 22-19 and 18-12 rallies in the second half to ensure the win. Joon-Young Choi (200-SG-1994) stepped up with 15 points and Guna Ra (203-F-1989, college: Missouri) nailed 14. Maitham Isa (182-G-1990) replied with 20 points in the losing effort, whilst Wayne Chism (206-PF-1987, college: Tennessee) produced 17. FIBA Asia Cup: Jordan improve at 2-1 record, keep Saudi Arabia winless - Jul 16, 2022
Saudi Arabia - Jordan 64-74 Jordan improved at 2-1 record keeping Saudi Arabia winless at the FIBA Asia Cup. Jordan won 74-64 at the Istora Senayan in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. Saudi Arabia started the game better and grabbed a 21-19 lead at the start. Jordan meanwhile scored 20 points in the second and then the third quarters to seal the victory. Sami Bzai (190-G-1994, college: SE Oklahoma) scored for 69-54 and Ahmad Al-Dwairi (209-C-1993) made a dunk for 73-61 later in the last stanza. Ahmad Al-Dwairi top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Ahmad Alhamarsheh (197-F-1986) produced 15. Amin Abuhawwas (190-G-1994, college: Mars Hill) and Sami Bzai followed them with 10 apiece. Khalid Abdel-Gabar (188-G-1990, college: Windsor) replied with 19 and Mathna Almarwani (186-SG-1992) netted 15. China beats Chinese Taipei in FIBA Asia Cup - Jul 16, 2022
China beat Chinese Taipei 95-80 in its last group match at the FIBA Asia Cup men's basketball tournament here on Saturday evening. China regained its paint dominance as Qi Zhou (217-C-1996) came back to the team, scoring 10 points and grabbing eight rebound in 18 minutes. Another center, Zhelin Wang (214-C-1994), took a team-high 17 points and had seven rebounds. Guards Minghui Sun (187-G-1996) and Rui Zhao (195-SG-1996) bounced back from last game's haze, scoring 16 and 15 respectively. On the Chinese Taipei side, Will Artino (211-C/F-1992, college: Creighton) pocketed a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Lin Ting-chien scored a game-high 30 points. After Saturday's victory, China, led by head coach Du Feng, will take on Indonesia on Monday to qualify for the quarterfinals scheduled on Wednesday. The FIBA Asia Cup is being held at the Istora Senayan sports stadium from July 12-24. The tournament was initially planned to take place last year, but was postponed due to the pandemic. Courtesy of: news.cn Boomers through to Asia Cup quarter-finals - Jul 16, 2022
Australia have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIBA Asia Cup with a 78-53 defeat of Indonesia in Jakarta. None of the players who won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics are involved in the tournament, but spurred on by a smattering of NBL stars, the Boomers nevertheless made it through the group stage undefeated. The major difference between the two sides on Saturday night was Australia's ability to consistently find multiple avenues to the basket. Indonesia relied on shooting the three-point ball and skipped out to an early lead when Australia struggled to land their own shots from the deep. But just as they did against Saudi Arabia, the Boomers wrestled the momentum back in the second quarter and held the lead to the main break. The Australians worked harder to convert rebounds into points and were more sophisticated at both the offensive and defensive end. By three-quarter time, they had built up a 15-point lead and couldn't be chased down. Duke University convert Tyrese Proctor (187-G-2004), 18, led the Boomers scorers with 14 points, while big men Thon Maker (216-C-1997) and Samson Froling (212-C/F-2000, college: Creighton) each came close to recording a double-double. Courtesy of: northernbeachesreview.com.au FIBA Asia Cup: Iran open Day 4 with the win over Kazakhstan - Jul 15, 2022
Kazakhstan - Iran 60:96 Iran opened Day 4 with the win over Kazakhstan at the FIBA Asia Cup. Iran improved to a 2-0 record after a 96-60 win. The favorites opened the game with a 27-24 run and added 15-9 run in the second frame. Moreover, Iran nailed 28 points in the third quarter to celebrate a comfortable win. Mohammad Jamshidi (199-SF-1991, agency: BIG) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Behnam Yakhchali (194-G-1995, agency: BIG) netted 14. Hamed Haddadi (218-C-1985, agency: BIG) produced 12, whilst Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-PG-1994) scored 10. Maxim Marchuk (195-G-1994) and Shaim Kuanov (181-PG-1991) replied with 11 points each in a loss. FIBA Asia Cup: Lebanon top New Zealand for second straight win - Jul 15, 2022
New Zealand - Lebanon 72-86 Lebanon claimed the second straight win in Jakarta. They topped New Zealand to stay undefeated in Group D. Wael Arakji (194-G-1994) scored 25 points and issued 7 assists to lead the winners. New Zealand sank 22 points in the first period to open a 5-point lead. Lebanon however turned things around in the second frame. They spurred ahead to take a 39-36 halftime advantage. Lebanon extended the lead to 4 points at the final intermission. They drained 29 points in the fourth period and rallied to the victory at the end. Hayk Gyokchyan (203-F-1990, college: F&M) tossed in 19 points for Lebanon. Takiula Fahrensohn (201-G-1999, college: Portland, agency: Haylett Sports) produced 21 points, while Kruz Perrott-Hunt (190-G-2000, college: S.Dakota) notched 10 points in the loss. Gilas back on track in Fiba Asia Cup with 42-point rout of India - Jul 15, 2022
GILAS Pilipinas, as expected, downed India, 101-59, on Friday for its first win in the 2022 Fiba Asia Cup at Istora Senayan in Jakarta. Technically in a must-win situation after its loss to Lebanon, the Philippines blasted the Indians with ease as it used a 31-point second quarter to take a 22-point lead, 49-37. That lead further grew to 42 points after a Rhenz Abando (188-SG-1998) three to make it a 95-53 affair with 3:11 left to help Gilas clinch a playoff spot. William Navarro (199-F-1997) was near-perfect from the field with 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field, while Thirdy Ferdinand Ravena (189-G-1996) had 17 points, five boards, and two steals in the victory. The Philippines aim to finish the pool play strong as it takes on New Zealand on Sunday at 9 p.m. Ray Parks shot 2-of-4 from deep and wound up with 12 points, while making four assists and three steals. Abando drilled three triples, finishing with 10 points as Gilas went 59 percent from the field and made 12 of its 26 three-pointers to level its standing at 1-1. Defense was also on-point for the Philippines, forcing India to commit 23 turnovers and turning those to 28 easy points to make up for it losing the rebounding battle, 29 to 34. Muin Hafeez (190-F-1996) topped India with 14 points as it dropped its second game in Group D. Courtesy of: spin.ph FIBA Asia Cup: Australia record second straight win - Jul 14, 2022
Australia - Saudi Arabia 76:52 Australia recorded second straight win at the FIBA Asia Cup. They overcame Saudi Arabia 76-52 for 2-0 record on top. Trailing 3 points at the end of the first period, the reigning champions replied with a massive 24-7 surge in the second frame to take control of the game. Moreover, they posted two more wins in the second half for the final result. Thon Maker (216-C-1997) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and Tyrese Proctor (187-G-2004) delivered 15. Keanu Pinder (205-F/C-1995, college: Arizona) netted 13, whilst Mitchell McCarron (189-G-1992, college: MSU Denver) and Samson Froling (212-C/F-2000, college: Creighton) poured in 10 apiece. Fahad Belal (181-PG-1991) replied with 16 points in a loss and Khalid Gabar produced 14. China edges Bahrain in FIBA Asia Cup - Jul 14, 2022
China edged Bahrain 80-79 in its second group match at the FIBA Asia Cup men's basketball tournament here on Thursday evening. Gu Quan (201-SF-1992), who made five 3-pointers, scored 22 points for China, and Weize Jiang (182-PG-2000) added 20 off the bench. Mingxuan Hu (191-PG-1998) chipped in with nine points, five assists and four rebounds. For Bahrain, Wayne Chism (206-PF-1987, college: Tennessee) was the main force as he scored 23 points, 14 rebounds, and one assist. His teammate Maitham Isa (182-G-1990) added 16 points, four rebounds and four assists. China, currently ranked third in Group B, was defeated by South Korea 93-81 in its opening match on Tuesday evening. The squad led by head coach Du Feng will take on Chinese Taipei on Saturday. The FIBA Asia Cup is being held at the Istora Senayan sports stadium from July 12 to 24. The tournament was initially planned to take place last year, but was postponed due to the pandemic. Courtesy of: china.org.cn Taiwan suffers 87-73 defeat to South Korea in FIBA Asia Cup - Jul 14, 2022
Taiwan lost 87-73 to South Korea in their meeting in the group phase of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup in Indonesia Thursday, bringing the team's record to one win and one loss. The loss means that if Taiwan, competing under the name Chinese Taipei, wants to advance to the next stage, it has to win its next game, which is on Saturday against regional powerhouse China or hope that Bahrain remains at the bottom of the group losing every game. In each of the four groups at the Asia Cup, four teams compete for the top spot, which automatically puts them through to the quarterfinals of the Asia Cup. The second and third-placed teams in each group play on in a "quaterfinals qualification" round with the four winners progressing. Currently, South Korea tops Group B with a perfect 2-0 record after claiming an important 93-81 win over China on Tuesday, the same day Taiwan outhustled Bahrain 102-84. At the postgame press conference on Thursday, Taiwan head coach Charles Parker said he expects the matchup against China to be a physical game as the Chinese players are relatively bigger in size. "Experience wise, they are probably equal with us," Parker said. "I think what we have to do, again, is what we lacked today, which is our shooting." In Thursday's game against South Korea, the Taiwan team only shot 31-74 from the floor, including a poor 23.8 percent from the three-point arc. However, the American basketball coach is still hopeful and feels the team can win games if it makes those crucial shots. Earlier in the day at Istora Stadium in central Jakarta, Taiwan played well at the start of the game and only trailed South Korea 20-22 at the end of first quarter. However, the team lost focus in the second quarter, dramatically falling behind as South Korea led a 29-15 run backed with power inside the key and consistent sharp shooting from the perimeter. At half time, South Korea was ahead 51-35 and never looked back, going on to win 87-73. Leading all scorers was the 199cm tall naturalized American-born center Guna Ra (203-F-1989, college: Missouri), who posted a double of 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Taiwan's own 211cm naturalized American center Will Artino (211-C/F-1992, college: Creighton) answered with 18 points and seven rebounds. Taiwan started the Asia Cup Qualifiers, held between 2020 to 2021, at No. 62 in the FIBA world rankings and has since dropped seven spots to No. 69. A pioneer of Asian basketball, Taiwan was one of the the seven countries that played in the first Asia Cup in 1960, when it finished second to the Philippines. Since then, Taiwan has made it into the Asia Cup almost every year, except for 1975 to 1983. Courtesy of: focustaiwan.tw FIBA Asia Cup: New Zealand overwhelm India in Day 2 opener - Jul 13, 2022
India - New Zealand 47:100 New Zealand overwhelmed India in Day 2 opener at the FIBA Asia Cup. The favorites posted wins in all the quarters of the game for the final 100-47 success. New Zealand started with a 30-12 surge and never looked behind after. They nailed 34 points in the second frame and added 16-14 and 20-12 respectively in the third and the last stanzas. Samuel Mennenga (206-F-2001) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Taine Murray (196-SG-2002) poured in 13. Taylor Britt (187-G-1996, college: Southeast CC) followed them with 12 points as 7 players scored in double digits. Arvind Muthu (187-G-2000) replied with 13 points in defeat and Pranav Prince posted 10. Gilas sent crashing by hot-shooting Lebanon in Fiba Asia Cup debut - Jul 13, 2022
GILAS Pilipinas' comeback from 22-points down fell short as it bowed to Lebanon, 95-80, on Wednesday night in a disappointing 2022 Fiba Asia Cup debut at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta. The Filipinos were on the back foot from the start but Carl Tamayo led a bench mob in a 14-1 comeback that trimmed an 82-60 Lebanon lead early in the payoff period to just nine, 83-74, with 4:42 remaining. But Lebanon found an answer in Hayk Gyokchyan (203-F-1990, college: F&M) and Wael Arakji (194-G-1994), who converted a pair of three-point plays that doused the Filipinos' fightback and brought the lead back to 14, 89-75, in the last 1:51. The tough start left the much-maligned Gilas side with a mountain to climb in its bid to advance from Group D, where it will face minnow India and Thursday and nemesis New Zealand at the weekend. Tamayo scored 10 of his 15 points in that belated fourth quarter rally, to go with his six rebounds, three assists, and three blocks for Philippines, which will have two days to recalibrate before facing India on Friday at 4 p.m. Thirdy Ravena fought through a deep gash -n his right eyebrow after a scary fall late in the second quarter and still finished with 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists in the losing cause. Samjosef Belangel (177-G-1999) paced the Philippines with 17 points on 3-of-8 shooting from deep, to go with his three assists, while Bobby Ray Parks (193-G-1993, agency: BIG) had 15 points on 4-of-7 three-point clip, on top of his four rebounds in his Gilas return. As consistent as Gilas' snipers were, Lebanon's were far more precise as they shot 9-of-18 from deep with Gyokchan making four of his five treys to nab 19 points to go with his eight boards, and two assists. Wael Arakji led the Cedars with 20 points and four assists, while naturalized player Jonathan Arledge (207-F/C-1991, college: ODU) added 19 points, six rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. The trio were crucial in Lebanon's third-quarter breakaway - an 18-6 run that turned a close 49-45 lead into a 16-point edge, 67-31. Courtesy of: spin.ph FIBA Asia Cup: Japan cruise past Kazakhstan in Jakarta - Jul 13, 2022
Japan - Kazakhstan 100-68 Japan recorded the first win at the FIBA Asia Cup. They stormed past Kazakhstan in Group C opener. Yuta Watanabe (206-F-1994, college: GWU) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Japan eked out a narrow 23-22 lead after ten minutes. Kazakhstan surged ahead in the second frame. They snatched a 48-45 halftime advantage. Japan however picked up the tempo in the second half. They ignited a 29-11 run in the third period to regain the lead. Japan limited their opponents to only 9 points in the fourth term and raced to the victory. Yudai Nishida (188-F-1999) accounted for 16 points in the win. Roman Marchuk (198-F-1993) answered with 15 points for Kazakhstan. Maxim Marchuk (195-G-1994) tossed in 13 points in the loss. Iran start 2022 FIBA Asia Cup on high note - Jul 13, 2022
Iran defeated Syria 80-67 in their opening match of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup on Wednesday. Behnam Yakhchali (194-G-1995, agency: BIG) scored 31 points for Iran while Hani Adribe (205-C-1990), Amer Alsati (203-C-1992) and Anthouny Bakar (197-F-1994) earned 12 points for Syria each. The Persians will also play Kazakhstan and Japan in Pool C on Friday and Sunday, respectively. The Group Phase will be played from July 12-17. The 16 teams competing in Asia Cup 2022 were drawn into four groups of four. Every group winner will gain direct access to the quarter final, while runners-up will play third placed teams in a playoff games. Originally intended to be the 2021 edition, the tournament was initially scheduled to take place between 3 and 15 August 2021, but it was postponed due to 17 to 29 August 2021 to avoid scheduling conflict with the 2020 Summer Olympics which was postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later postponed again to 12 to 24 July 2022. Courtesy of: tehrantimes.com Taiwan outhustle Bahrain by 18 points at FIBA Asia Cup - Jul 12, 2022
Taiwan's basketball team came out blazing in the first game of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup in Indonesia on Tuesday, squashing Bahrain by 18 points, after squeaking through the qualifiers for the tournament last year. Competing under the name Chinese Taipei, the Taiwan team racked up a 102-84 win against Bahrain in Group B of the competition, which also includes regional powerhouses China and South Korea. In each of the four groups, four teams are competing for the top spot, which will put them through directly to the quarterfinals of the Asia Cup. The second- and third-place teams in each group will have to play on in a "qualifications to quarterfinals" round. In Tuesday's game at Istora Stadium in central Jakarta, Bahrain won the starting jump ball and took an early five-point lead but could not hold onto it. Taiwan turned up the tempo with their defense, making Bahrain turn over the ball five out of six times during a full court press in the remainder of the first quarter. By the end of the first half, Taiwan had shot ahead 45-33, backed by a successful defense. After the break, Taiwan continued to dominate and never looked back. With 1 minute and 10 seconds left on the clock, Taiwan center Chen Kuan-Chuan (197-F-2001) sank a two-point jump shot, vaulting the score into triple figures 100-81. As the clock ticked down to the final buzzer, Taiwan scored another two points to clinch the game 102-84. Taiwan's defense was a clear factor in the game, as they tallied a total of 31 points from turnovers. Leading the all scorers was Taiwan forward Cheng Liu (192-F-1990), who shot 11-17 from the floor, including 50 percent from beyond the arc, recording 29 points and two rebounds. Answering back with 10-20 from the floor, including 1-6 three-pointers, Bahrain forward Wayne Chism (206-PF-1987, college: Tennessee) posted a double-double of 24 points and 18 rebounds. In their next games, the Taiwan team will come up against South Korea on Thursday and China on Saturday. Last year, Taiwan were the last team to qualify for the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, barely edging past Guam in a last chance qualifying round in August. As the Taiwan squad have been in a transition period, they started the Asia Cup Qualifiers at 62 in the FIBA world rankings and have since dropped seven spots to 69. A pioneer of Asian basketball, Taiwan was among the seven countries that played in the first Asia Cup in 1960, and the team finished second to the Philippines. Since then, Taiwan has made into the Asia Cup almost every year, except for 1975 to 1983. Courtesy of: focustaiwan.tw Australia open FIBA Asia Cup campaign with the win over Jordan - Jul 12, 2022
Jordan - Australia 60:78 Australia opened the FIBA Asia Cup campaign with the win over Jordan at the FIBA Asia Cup. The defending champions ensured a good start with a 78-60 total win. Australia started the game with a 27-12 surge and never looked behind after. They added a 25-14 run in the second period as Samson Froling (212-C/F-2000, college: Creighton) sent the teams to the lockers with a 52-26 advantage. Jordan played better meanwhile in the second half and managed to reduce to 18 final points. Thon Maker (216-C-1997) stepped up with 23 points and Samson Froling delivered 16. Rhys Vague (206-F-1996) and Clint Steindl (200-F/G-1989, college: St.Mary's, CA) netted 8 points each. Dar Tucker (193-SG-1988, college: DePaul) ended up with 20 points in the losing effort. FIBA Asia Cup: Indonesia rout Saudi Arabia in Jakarta - Jul 12, 2022
Saudi Arabia - Indonesia 54:80 Indonesia stormed past Saudi Arabia 80-54 in Jakarta at their start of the FIBA Asia Cup. Indonesia grabbed an early 18-13 run and added massive 26-17 surge in the second period. Moreover, they dominated the second half and ensured a comfortable win at the FIBA Asia Cup. Marques Bolden (211-C-1998, college: Duke) was unstoppable with 32 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Abraham Grahita (180-PG-1995) netted 13, whilst Brandon Jawato (193-SF-1993, college: Hawaii) and Andakara Dhyaksa (173-PG-1992) poured in 10 each. Mohammed AlMarwani (206-C-1989) replied with 15 points in a loss and Mathna Almarwani (186-SG-1992) posted 9. FIBA Asia Cup: South Korea surprise China, Guna Ra nails 25 points - Jul 12, 2022
China - Korea Republic 81:93 South Korea surprised China 93-81 at the end of the first day at the FIBA Asia Cup. Both teams nailed 19 points each in the opening period, whilst China grabbed a 2-point lead at the halftime. Korea Republic meanwhile started their dominance in the third period with a 22-14 run and closed the game with a 28-22 rally. Guna Ra (203-F-1989, college: Missouri) stepped up with 25 points to pace the winners. Hoon Heo (181-G-1995) scored 15, SangJae Kang (202-F-1994) had 13 and Dae-Sung Lee (192-F-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) ended up with 11. Gu Quan (201-SF-1992) replied with 22 points in a loss and Rui Zhao (195-SG-1996) delivered 20. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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