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.
University of Ghana (UG) Men's Basketball Team has clinched a fourth straight Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges (UPAC) Basketball Championship title after beating Takoradi Technical University (TTU) 37-32. The competition was held at UG's Central Court.
UG did the unthinkable by extending its advantage over closest rival Accra Technical University (ATU) as the most successful team in UPAC history. UG's remarkable run begun in 2016 and has continued despite player and coaching cha... [read more]
University of Ghana (UG) Men's Basketball Team has clinched a fourth straight Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges (UPAC) Basketball Championship title after beating Takoradi Technical University (TTU) 37-32. The competition was held at UG's Central Court.
UG did the unthinkable by extending its advantage over closest rival Accra Technical University (ATU) as the most successful team in UPAC history. UG's remarkable run begun in 2016 and has continued despite player and coaching changes.
TTU playing in its first ever UPAC Final trailed 3-8 after the first quarter after getting on the scoreboard first thanks to a converted three point shot. The team improved offensively in the second quarter but still trailed UG 14-18.
Despite losing Captain and Shooting Guard Richard Donor to a head injury suffered after colliding with UG's Johnson Okoe, TTU took a 24-21 third quarter lead thanks to backup Guard Benjamin Sagoe's big shots.
However, UG got back on top after backcourt pair Emmanuel Wolff and Treasure Botchwey delivered momentum changing three point shots. Trailing 32-35 with 15 seconds remaining, a late three point attempt missed the rim and UG Guard Aminu Abibu gathered the rebound before getting fouled.
He sealed the win from the free throw line. In his final run, Wolff was named Most Valuable Player with Coach Dr. Baba Samori winning Coach of the Tournament. Wolff walks away from the UG program with four UPAC titles and his jersey has been retired. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) won bronze.
All eight quarterfinalists in the 2019 Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges (UPAC) Basketball Championship were in action earlier today at the University of Ghana (UG) Central Court with places in the semifinals at stake. In Group A, Takoradi Technical University (TTU) hit the ground running hard in the opening game to score 20-5 and 30-17 first and second quarter leads respectively. However, that proved not enough as TTU committed a lot of turnovers and lost its edge. That led to UG... [read more]
All eight quarterfinalists in the 2019 Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges (UPAC) Basketball Championship were in action earlier today at the University of Ghana (UG) Central Court with places in the semifinals at stake.
In Group A, Takoradi Technical University (TTU) hit the ground running hard in the opening game to score 20-5 and 30-17 first and second quarter leads respectively. However, that proved not enough as TTU committed a lot of turnovers and lost its edge.
That led to UG's strong comeback to clinch a 44-42 win. UG carried on to clinch two more wins top the group ahead of TTU. The Takoradi side had to make due with a second place finish thanks to wins over Koforidua Technical University and a 41-34 win over Catholic University College.
Koforidua Technical ended its maiden run in the quarterfinals without any wins while Catholic scored a sole win in its first ever appearance at this stage of the competition.
In Group B, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) surprised all by grabbing three wins to top the Group of Death. KNUST ended its run with a hard fought 43-40 win over Radford University College.
Accra Technical University (ATU) recovered from a loss to KNUST in the opening game to win the remaining two in the group including a 32-27 win over Marshalls University College in the final game.
In the semifinals, UG takes on staunch rival ATU while KNUST plays TTU.
The 2019 Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges (UPAC) Basketball Championship Draw was conducted earlier today to determine the fate of quarterfinalists in the first phase of the knockout stage in this year's competition. Three time winners and defending champions University of Ghana (UG) was seeded in Group A that had Takoradi Technical University, Catholic University College, Ghana and Koforidua Technical University drawn into. This is the first time Catholic University and Koforidu... [read more]
The 2019 Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges (UPAC) Basketball Championship Draw was conducted earlier today to determine the fate of quarterfinalists in the first phase of the knockout stage in this year's competition.
Three time winners and defending champions University of Ghana (UG) was seeded in Group A that had Takoradi Technical University, Catholic University College, Ghana and Koforidua Technical University drawn into.
This is the first time Catholic University and Koforidua Technical have progressed beyond the preliminary stage of the UPAC Championship. Takoradi Technical and UG are expected to qualify to the semifinals due to their consistent top performances in previous editions.
In Group B, Accra Technical University (ATU) was drawn alongside Marshalls University College, Radford University College and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in the tougher group.
Marshalls University won silver in 2017 and two years prior, KNUST finished in second place behind winners ATU. This is Radford's maiden appearance in the quarterfinals the team relies on products from league side Adenta Leopards and has what it takes to cause a stir. The quarterfinals will take place on Friday, April 12 at UG's Central Court and the top two teams in each group qualify to the semifinals to be played on Saturday, April 13 with the final game.
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