Newly promoted KB Rahoveci (SuperLeague) landed 26-year old American guard Tyler Deihl (185-82kg-91, college: Francis Marion). He started the season at Nador in Moroccan D2 league. The last season Deihl played at Gwizzlies in U.S. semi-pro league ABA. He graduated from Francis Marion University in 2014 and it is his third season in pro basketball.
D1 Round 12: MAS Fes defeat FUS Rabat in the closest game of the week - 16 days ago
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The most exciting game of round 12 in the D1 took place in Fes. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best FUS Rabat (5-3) to first ranked MAS Fes (6-2) 60-57 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. MAS Fes have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-2 record. FUS Rabat at the other side keeps the second place with three... [read more]
The most exciting game of round 12 in the D1 took place in Fes. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best FUS Rabat (5-3) to first ranked MAS Fes (6-2) 60-57 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. MAS Fes have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-2 record. FUS Rabat at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Very important is a road loss of third ranked CRA Hoceima (5-3) against fifth ranked C.P.A.M (3-5) on Sunday night. Visiting CRA Hoceima was defeated by C.P.A.M in a tough game on the road 84-89. Newly promoted C.P.A.M maintains fifth position with 3-5 record. CRA Hoceima at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. The game between Top Four teams took place in Essaouira. 4th ranked host Essaouira (2-5) lost to third ranked FAR Rabat (5-3) 70-60. FAR Rabat moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Essaouira dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. The game between Top Four teams took place in Marrakech. Second-best host KACM (4-2) lost to top-ranked ASS Sale (8-0) 71-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KACM. Undefeated ASS Sale have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record. KACM at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. Bottom-ranked IRAN (0-8) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their eighth consecutive match to fourth ranked IRT Tanger (5-3) 89-49 on Saturday evening. IRT Tanger moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser IRAN still closes the standings with eight games lost.
In the last game of round 12 winless KAC was destroyed by WAC on the opponent's court 100-52.
The most exciting game of round 12 in the D1 took place in Fes. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best FUS Rabat (5-3) to first ranked MAS Fes (6-2) 60-57 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. MAS Fes have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-2 record. FUS Rabat at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Bottom-ranked IRAN (0-8) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their eighth consecutive match to fourth ranked IRT Tanger (5-3) 89-49 on Saturday evening. IRT Tanger moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser IRAN still closes the standings with eight games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Essaouira. 4th ranked host Essaouira (2-5) lost to third ranked FAR Rabat (5-3) 70-60. FAR Rabat moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Essaouira dropped to the fifth position with five games lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked CRA Hoceima (5-3) against fifth ranked C.P.A.M (3-5) on Sunday night. Visiting CRA Hoceima was defeated by C.P.A.M in a tough game on the road 84-89. Newly promoted C.P.A.M maintains fifth position with 3-5 record. CRA Hoceima at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Marrakech. Second-best host KACM (4-2) lost to top-ranked ASS Sale (8-0) 71-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KACM. ASS Sale have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record. KACM at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost.
The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked KAC's (0-8) road loss to fifth ranked WAC (3-4) 52-100 on Sunday. WAC moved-up to fourth place. Loser KAC still closes the standings with eight games lost.
IRAN Ithri Rif Nador (D1) agreed terms with 31-year old American forward Josiah Whitehead (198-102kg-86, college: Robert Morris). He played last season at played at Athleta in Maltese Division 1. He helped them to win the Supercup and end the regular season as the second best team in the league. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Whitehead was voted USBasket.com All-PBL Rookie of the Year back in 2013 at his college time. Whitehead is quite experienced player.... [read more]
IRAN Ithri Rif Nador (D1) agreed terms with 31-year old American forward Josiah Whitehead (198-102kg-86, college: Robert Morris). He played last season at played at Athleta in Maltese Division 1. He helped them to win the Supercup and end the regular season as the second best team in the league. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Whitehead was voted USBasket.com All-PBL Rookie of the Year back in 2013 at his college time. Whitehead is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Montbrison), ABA (Seven Cities K.), MPBA (Bloomington Express) and UBA (UBA Select (North)). Whitehead attended Robert Morris University until 2013 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.
From Ghassan Basket MOROCCO 3/30/2018 Before the start of the season for As de Sale', Wayne Arnold (193-F/G-84, college: Tennessee St.) has found himself as the top import recruit in Africa. After his 2017 performance in the FIBA African Championships. Arnold was named MVP and best import after carrying Al Ahly Cairo to the championship gold. He would average club best 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. He has now signed with the Morocco power club As de Sale. They are now ranked n... [read more]
From Ghassan Basket MOROCCO 3/30/2018
Before the start of the season for As de Sale', Wayne Arnold (193-F/G-84, college: Tennessee St.) has found himself as the top import recruit in Africa.
After his 2017 performance in the FIBA African Championships. Arnold was named MVP and best import after carrying Al Ahly Cairo to the championship gold. He would average club best 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
He has now signed with the Morocco power club As de Sale. They are now ranked number one in the Morocco- D1. His club is now 7-0 while hes averaging an impressive 21.4 points per game.
His season-high 36 points Saturday against Wydad, the third-highest point total of his pro career, was his third game this season of at least 30 points, most in the league.
Arnold is entering his 9th season as a professional. He has played in a total of 13 countries including Iceland, NBA G-League, Austria, Finland, Angola, Japan, Egypt, Qatar and now Morocco. The most impressive stat is the fact that Arnold was named All-Import honors in each.
Wayne Arnold attended Tennessee State University. After two seasons he was named All-Conference honors.
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