Posts by CJ Clarkson
Olympic Double for Team USA
It was the most predictable gold medal at the Olympics and yet, Team USA did not exactly have a pick nick at the beach against Spain in the men’s final of the Olympic games. In a rematch of the 2008 Olympic Finals, the London 2012 game showed much of the same. Spain trying to control…
Read MoreSaigon Heat surprise winner of ASEAN League
Saigon Heat finished their inaugural ASEAN League season on a high note. They toppled the Bangkok Cobras away from home to earn the 8th win. Jonathan Jones (211-C-79) fired 32 points and grabbed 16 boards to lead the effort. The Cobras stunned the visitors in the opening frame. They ensured a 22:9 lead after ten…
Read MoreAnother SEBA Cup to Phillipines
Philippines defended their SEABA Cup title. They knocked down Thailand at SEABA Cup last round to clinch the top position. The victory also punched the ticket to Fiba Asia Championship in Tokyo for Philippines. Marcus Douthit (college: Providence) finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds to pace the winners. Philippines jumped to an early lead…
Read MoreLinsanity in Taiwan
On the first trip to his parents’ native Taiwan since emerging from basketball obscurity to become one of the NBA’s biggest stars, Jeremy Lin (191-PG-88, college: Harvard) has pledged to remain true to himself and not be overwhelmed by the fame that accompanies the phenomenon that is “Linsanity.” Showing his modesty, Lin said Sunday he…
Read MoreAl Rayyan defeats Al-Hala and claims GCC Cahmpionship
Al Rayyan won 32nd GCC Clubs Basketball Championship leaving no chances for Al-Hala. The team from Qatar beat the home side of the tournament 89:61. Zain Bahrain Basketball Arena in Umm al Hassam desired to see Al Halas first title in the history of GCC Club Basketball Champions. Al Rayyan however started with 28-17 and…
Read MoreAl-Fath 5th at GCC after defeating Nzwaa
Al-Fath from Saudi Arabia clinched fifth place at 32nd GCC Clubs Basketball Championship. In the game for the higher place they edged Nzwaa from Oman 78:70. Al Rayyan and Al Hal will play in the Final tomorrow. Al Wasl meanwhile will take on ALMuharraq from Bahrain in the game for the third place.
Read MoreRift in Mongolian Basketball
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the development of basketball in Mongolia, where the world of Mongolian basketball was divided into two parts. A nongovernmental organization named the Mongolian National Basketball Union, apart from the Mongolian Basketball Association (MBA), announced its establishment yesterday at a press conference. This new union was established by owners and…
Read MoreT-Rex wins MBA 6th time
T-Rex BC beat Red Line Club in the final of the 6th MBA Invitational Championship held at Youth Center Indoor today at 16:15 and became the Champions for the consecutive second time. Mohamed Muhusin of T-Rex BC scored 28 points for his team was declared as the best player of the final match. Mohamed Zilaal…
Read MoreMalaysia beats Laos and earns first win at SEBA U18
Malaysia earned the first win at the SEABA U18 Championship. They rallied past Laos for 1-2 record. Lian Loo stepped up with 19 points to pace Malaysia. Laos fell at 0-3 record. Malaysia stormed into the game. They posted a 31:8 lead after ten minutes. Malaysia stretched the margin to 36-point mark at halftime 57:21.…
Read MoreAzerbaijan beats Kyrgyzstan and claims Novruz Cup
Bishkek farewell to Novruz Cup 2012. Azerbaijan celebrated a victory in the annual Novruz Cup tournament in Bishkek. The victory marked the third success for Azerbaijan National Team at the tournament. The Elhan Aliyev team claimed five wins in as many games to celebrate the title. Azerbaijan wrapped up their campaign on a high note…
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