ADA Blois Basket 41 (ProB) landed experienced 37-year old Ghanian guard Alhaji Mohammed (192-89kg-81, college: Louisville) until february during the medical unavailability of Charles Abouo (196-G/F-89, college: BYU). He played most recently at Alba in Hungarian A Division. In 27 games he averaged 11.8ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg last season. Mohammed helped them to make it to the semifinals. He also played 8 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he had 5.6ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.5apg. The previous (16-17) season Mohammed played at Targu Mures (Liga Nationala) in league. In 10 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.2ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.9apg and 1.3spg. He also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he got remarkable 16.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.8apg and 1.3spg. Among other achievements Mohammed won Hungarian League championship title in 2017. He received also Eurobasket.com All-Romanian League Guard of the Year award in 2014 and 2016. Mohammed is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Mohammed has played previously professionally in Germany, Holland, Iran (Kashan), Kosovo (Prishtina), Kuwait (Al Kuwait), Spain (Carramimbre) and France (Limoges CSP & Sluc Nancy).
Mohammed attended University of Louisville until 2004 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season in pro basketball. His game is described as:
Mohammed is often addressed by his team and the public address announcer as "Mr. Mohammed," despite his youth and greenness in the professional basketball milieu.
The moniker is a tip of the hat in respect to what Mohammed brings to each and every minute he logs in a game. hustle.
Though Mohammed is, by all respects, in his rookie season, one must make a mental note that he is at the end of his rookie season, with 45 games under his waistband. Having only spent three years under Rick Pitino at the University of Louisville recommended by his older brother, Detroit Pistons Nazr Mohammed, the young man from Chicago, Illinois has taken the doors set ajar for him and blown them wide open.
His athleticism exudes a combination of confidence, grace and raw power when on display, and he has been given free reign to explode in ball games, often bringing onlookers to their feet, and turning the heads of any who may have had doubts about his experience.
Mohammed's strengths are his athleticism, knowledge of the game and his willingness to listen to coaches and grow into the superstardom he is poised for. His defensive game has evolved into one of the grittiest around the league, when he isn't focused solely on offensive feats.
His opportunities are very much the traits that play into his strengths. He could better himself to practice patience when handling the ball, yet it is this unabashed initiative that often results in his poster-inspiring moves and finishes. He could, with work and focus, evolve into one of the better backcourt defenders in his class once he understands how easily his athleticism flows without being forced.
Any team that overlooks Mohammed is overlooking potential explosiveness and a player that will put people in the stands. Many overlooked the likes of Michael Jordan and LeBron James, instead criticizing them early on for their lack of defensive prowess and focusing on their scoring abilities.
Jordan went on to become an All-Defensive player in his storied career and James is already disproving doubters. Mohammed, in time, will as well.
Sometimes it pays to grow up in a city watching one of the NBA's greatest ever. the benefits are evident in Mohammed's God-given talents and rapidly-evolving abilities.
This year's GHATUSA-Ghana Technical Universities / Polytechnics Sports Association (GHATUSA) Games Basketball Finals ended earlier today at the Accra Technical University (ATU) Court in Tudu with mixed results.
ATU and Takoradi Technical University (TTU) faced off in the Men's and Women's Final with either institution winning a gold medal apiece. In the Men's Division, ATU beat TTU 38-25 and in the Women's Division, TTU beat ATU 21-19.
Both institutions have dominated both basketbal... [read more]
This year's GHATUSA-Ghana Technical Universities / Polytechnics Sports Association (GHATUSA) Games Basketball Finals ended earlier today at the Accra Technical University (ATU) Court in Tudu with mixed results.
ATU and Takoradi Technical University (TTU) faced off in the Men's and Women's Final with either institution winning a gold medal apiece. In the Men's Division, ATU beat TTU 38-25 and in the Women's Division, TTU beat ATU 21-19.
Both institutions have dominated both basketball divisions for several years and shared the spoils in this year's competition. ATU's Female team was unfortunate to force overtime or clinch the win in regulation time to lose by a two point margin.
ATU's Male team raced off to a 20-8 win against Takoradi at the end of the first half but its lead was trimmed to six (26-20) heading to the fourth quarter after a strong TTU performance in the third quarter with Dennis Antwi and Benjamin Sagoe leading the charge.
Sunyani Technical University (STU) and Koforidua Technical university (KTU) rounded up the podium by finishing in third place in the Men's and Women's Divisions respectively. Both teams beat Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) to clinch bronze in the multisport competition.
Accra Technical University (ATU) and Takoradi Technical University (TTU) will compete for titles in the Ghana Universities / Polytechnics Sports Association (GHATUSA) Games Basketball Finals this weekend in the Men's and Women's Divisions respectively. The final games come off this weekend on Saturday, February 9 at ATU's Court in Tudu with the Women's Division Final scheduled for jump ball at 7:00 GMT with the Men's Division set to be played at 9:00 GMT. ATU is the defending champion i... [read more]
Accra Technical University (ATU) and Takoradi Technical University (TTU) will compete for titles in the Ghana Universities / Polytechnics Sports Association (GHATUSA) Games Basketball Finals this weekend in the Men's and Women's Divisions respectively.
The final games come off this weekend on Saturday, February 9 at ATU's Court in Tudu with the Women's Division Final scheduled for jump ball at 7:00 GMT with the Men's Division set to be played at 9:00 GMT.
ATU is the defending champion in both divisions and beat Sunyani Technical University (STU) 29-20 in the Men's semifinal while its female team had a walk over win over Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) to make the finals.
Takoradi Technical topped KsTU 52-23 in the semifinals and its female side clinched a 24-10 win over Koforidua Technical University (KTU) in the Women's semifinal. Both institutions have dominated the tertiary sect for several years and the double header increases the level of dominance.
Earlier today, STU clinched third place in the Male Division with a close 25-24 win over KsTU and KTU beat KsTU 23-7 to win bronze in the Women's Division. This year's GHATUSA Games are due to end on Sunday, February 10.
The top four teams in the Male Division are expected to compete in the UPAC Championship early next month.
Accra Technical University (ATU) Male Basketball contingent in the 2019 GHATUSA -Ghana Technical Universities Sports Associations- Games have made winning starts to the biannual games. The competition was previously known as GHAPSA-Ghana Polytechnics Sports Association- Games and has been dominated by ATU. In this year's competition, ATU has taken over from 2017 host Bolgatanga Polytechnic and had a winning cheer from the home fans after grabbing a 31-28 win over Kumasi Technical Univers... [read more]
Accra Technical University (ATU) Male Basketball contingent in the 2019 GHATUSA -Ghana Technical Universities Sports Associations- Games have made winning starts to the biannual games. The competition was previously known as GHAPSA-Ghana Polytechnics Sports Association- Games and has been dominated by ATU.
In this year's competition, ATU has taken over from 2017 host Bolgatanga Polytechnic and had a winning cheer from the home fans after grabbing a 31-28 win over Kumasi Technical University in the opening game of the event.
The host didn't convince much and Kumasi Technical pushed ATU all the way but couldn't get over the three point margin. ATU will book a spot in the semifinals with an expected win over Bolgantanga on Monday, February 5.
Takoradi Technical University (TTU) made a big statement about its title winning intent in both Male and Female Divisions. TTU recorded a 40-32 win over Koforidua Technical University in the Men's Division while its female side demolished Kumasi Technical with a 41-3 result.
Sunyani Technical University (STU), Tamale Technical University (TaTU) and Cape-Coast Technical University (CCTU) play for the first time in this year's competition on Monday. TaTU plays STU at 9:00 GMT and CCTU takes on Koforidua Technical University at 15:00 GMT.
The 2019 GHATUSA Games end on Sunday, February 10.
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