Superleague Round 8 (Regular Season): Petrojet lose another game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Bottom-ranked Petrojet (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to twelfth ranked Al Gezira (2-3) 84-75 on Friday evening. Al Gezira outrebounded Petrojet 47-30 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) who added 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. American-Palestinian Kyndall Dykes (192-1987, college: New Orleans, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 25 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Al Gezira moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Petrojet still closes the standings with five games lost.
The game in Smouha was also worth to mention about. Top-ranked Al Ahly (5-0) played at the court of 8th ranked Smouha (2-3). Al Ahly managed to secure a 9-point victory 83-74. The winners were led by the former international center Omar Oraby (218-1991, college: USC) who scored that evening 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Amr Alaa Zahran supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Even 19 points and 7 assists by American point guard Jay Threatt (180-1989, college: Delaware St.) did not help to save the game for Smouha. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Al Ahly have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ittihad Al. and Canal. Smouha at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
The game in Cairo was also quite interesting. Top-ranked Al Ittihad Al. (5-0) played at the court of 7th ranked WE Sporting (2-3). Al Ittihad Al. managed to secure a 8-point victory 82-74 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Anas Mahmoud who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Kenny Brown produced 26 points and 6 assists for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Al Ittihad Al. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ahly and Canal. Newly promoted WE Sporting keeps the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Aviation was destroyed by Olympic on the opponent's court 79-51. Heliopolis managed to outperform Damanhour in a home game 73-67. Al Geish rolled over Al Zohour on the road 80-58. Al Shams lost to undefeated Canal on its own court 63-72. Sporting was beaten by Zamalek in Cairo 75-86.



Olympic - Aviation 79-51

Everything could happen in Alexandria at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Olympic and 11th ranked Aviation had identical 1-3 record. This time Olympic used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Cairo 79-51 on Wednesday night. Olympic looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Aviation's players. The best player for the winners was Ahmed Tripis who scored 23 points. Hatem Behiry chipped in 9 points and 8 assists. Olympic's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. The former international center Omar Oraby (218-1991, college: USC) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and Gamal Hesham added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Olympic (2-3) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Aviation lost third consecutive game. Aviation at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Al Shams and Sporting.
Top scorers:
Aviation: S.Yehya 16+6reb+2ast, H.Gamal 11+4reb+5ast, I.Abdallah 9+6reb+3ast, H.Moustafa 5+12reb+1ast, O.Amr 5+8reb+3ast, M.Mohamed 3+2reb
Olympic: A.Tripis 23+4reb+1ast, P.Samba 13+3reb+3ast, M.Hassan 9+7reb, H.Behiry 9+4reb+8ast, O.Mohamed 8+10reb+1ast, O.Abden 5+6reb+4ast

Heliopolis - Damanhour 73-67

Everything could happen in Cairo at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Heliopolis and 8th ranked Damanhour had identical 2-2 record. This time Heliopolis used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Alexandria 73-67 on Wednesday night. The best player for the winners was Youssef Madaawy who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. Mahmoud Shershaby chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Sleem Elessawy produced 10 points and 5 steals and Ahmed El Kharashi added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Damanhour's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Heliopolis maintains fifth position with 3-2 record, which they share with Zamalek. Damanhour lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Damanhour: E.Hassan 10+3reb+1ast, E.Sleem 10+3reb+3ast, E.Kharashi Ahmed 8+8reb, N.Mohamed 8+3reb+1ast, S.Mohamed 6+7reb+1ast, E.Nahas Ahmed 5
Heliopolis: Y.Madaawy 21+15reb+2ast, M.Shershaby 19+10reb+4ast, G.Haytham 15+6reb+1ast, A.Hamed 5+2reb+1ast, S.Deyasti 4+1reb+2ast, T.Mohamed 3

Al Zohour - Al Geish 58-80

Not a big story in a game in Cairo where 10th ranked Al Zohour (2-3) was rolled over by fourth ranked Al Geish (4-1) 80-58 on Wednesday. Al Geish dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Al Zohour's 26. They outrebounded Al Zohour 38-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Al Geish made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Emad Raafat who scored 15 points and 4 assists. Gamal Ezz chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Al Geish players scored in double figures. Yousef Thabet produced 10 points and 5 assists and Saeed Mounir added 7 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Al Geish maintains fourth position with 4-1 record. Loser Al Zohour dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Al Zohour: M.Mamdouh 12+1reb, T.Yousef 10+1reb+5ast, H.Mohamed 8+3reb, M.Saeed 7+4reb+2ast, E.Amr 6+4reb, M.Mamdouh 5
Al Geish: M.Momen 15+1reb, E.Raafat 15+4reb+4ast, G.Ezz 14+9reb, D.Ziad 12+6reb, S.El 8+7reb+1ast, R.Mahmoud 6+3reb+1ast

Al Shams - Canal 63-72

Everything went according to plan in Cairo where top-ranked Canal (5-0) beat 15th ranked Al Shams (1-4) 72-63 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Mohamed Ezzat who scored 21 points. American guard Madarious Gibbs (185-1993, college: Texas Southern) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Ahmed Marei produced 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Canal have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ahly and Al Ittihad Al. Loser Al Shams dropped to the thirteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with Sporting and Aviation.
Top scorers:
Al Shams: M.Ahmed 22+5reb+1ast, A.Atef 11+7reb+1ast, M.Mostafa 9+3reb+1ast, N.Mohamed 8+8reb+1ast, M.Motaz 6+1reb+2ast, E.Mazen 5+4reb+1ast
Canal: M.Ezzat 21+2reb+3ast, G.Madarious 14+6reb+6ast, O.Abdelhameed 9+5reb+1ast, I.Abdelmenem 6+7reb+2ast, A.Gaber 6+5reb+1ast, A.Shaaban 4+1reb+2ast

Smouha - Al Ahly C. 74-83

The game in Smouha was also worth to mention about. Top-ranked Al Ahly (5-0) played at the court of 8th ranked Smouha (2-3). Al Ahly managed to secure a 9-point victory 83-74. Al Ahly made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The winners were led by the former international center Omar Oraby (218-1991, college: USC) who scored that evening 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Amr Alaa Zahran supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Five Al Ahly C. players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 7 assists by American point guard Jay Threatt (180-1989, college: Delaware St.) did not help to save the game for Smouha. His fellow American import guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) added 22 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Al Ahly have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ittihad Al. and Canal. Smouha at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Smouha: K.Ahmed 22+5reb, J.Threatt 19+3reb+7ast, S.Abdelrahman 13+2ast, H.Adham 7+3reb, M.Moaz 5+6reb+2ast, A.Youssef 4+3reb
Al Ahly C.: A.Gendy 13+2reb+3ast, A.Moheb 12+1reb+1ast, O.Omar 11+7reb+4ast, R.Ibrahim 11+2reb+3ast, A.Zahran 10+6reb+3ast, I.Zahran 10+4reb+1ast

Zamalek - Sporting 86-75

There was no surprise in Cairo where 13th ranked Sporting (1-4) was defeated by seventh ranked Zamalek (3-2) 86-75 on Friday. Zamalek made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Zamalek made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Khaled Abdelgawad who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Cleanthony Early (199-1991, college: Wichita St.) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Zamalek players scored in double figures. Ahmed Rehan produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Madarious Gibbs (185-1993, college: Texas Southern) added 8 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Zamalek moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Heliopolis. Sporting lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Al Shams and Aviation.
Top scorers:
Sporting: R.Ahmed 16+9reb+3ast, A.Yassen 14+3reb+1ast, A.Mohamed 13+4reb+4ast, E.Selaawi Ahmed 8+12reb+4ast, M.Ayman 6+2reb+1ast, A.Hassan 6+1ast
Zamalek: K.Abdelgawad 19+13reb+7ast, E.Cleanthony 18+8reb+2ast, M.Abdalatif 14+1reb+1ast, O.Hussein 12+2reb+7ast, Y.Helmy 8+2reb+5ast, A.Yasser 6+3reb

WE Sporting - Al Ittihad Al. 74-82

The game in Cairo was also quite interesting. Top-ranked Al Ittihad Al. (5-0) played at the court of 7th ranked WE Sporting (2-3). Al Ittihad Al. managed to secure a 8-point victory 82-74 on Friday. Al Ittihad Al. forced 22 WE Sporting turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Anas Mahmoud (214-1995, college: Louisville) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Pierre Jackson (180-1991, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists. Five Al Ittihad Al. players scored in double figures. produced 26 points and 6 assists and American forward Cleanthony Early (199-1991, college: Wichita St.) added 7 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Al Ittihad Al. have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Al Ahly and Canal. Newly promoted WE Sporting keeps the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
WE Sporting: K.Brown 26+1reb+6ast, O.Ali 15+4reb+1ast, A.Ziad 11+5reb+1ast, A.Omar 7+9reb+5ast, F.Hamad 7+12reb+1ast, A.Mohamed 4
Al Ittihad Al.: J.Pierre 23+1reb+5ast, M.Abdelrahman 14+4reb+2ast, K.Mostafa 12+13reb+3ast, Y.Aboushousha 11+3reb+1ast, M.Anas 11+14reb+6ast, B.El-Laithi 9+1ast

Al Gezira - Petrojet 84-75

Bottom-ranked Petrojet (0-5) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to twelfth ranked Al Gezira (2-3) 84-75 on Friday evening. Al Gezira outrebounded Petrojet 47-30 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Sherif Gindy who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) who added 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five Al Gezira players scored in double figures. American-Palestinian Kyndall Dykes (192-1987, college: New Orleans, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 25 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Al Gezira moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Petrojet still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Petrojet: K.Dykes 25+3reb+2ast, C.Ayman 16+2reb+3ast, B.Mohamed 10+2reb+1ast, E.Alaa 8+4reb, L.Ibrahim 6+4reb+1ast, F.Omar 3+2reb
Al Gezira: S.Gindy 14+5reb+3ast, W.Aly 13+2reb+2ast, T.Cleveland 12+6reb+2ast, M.Elgohary 12+7reb, A.Elgindy 11+6reb, A.Samy 6+2reb+4ast