THE Al Nasr Benghazi dynasty continues after being crowned champions for the second successive season in the Libyan Basketball League and the forth title in the club history last Saturday in TRIPOLI ,Al Nasr Benghazi secured their title after thoroughly outplaying bitter rivals Al Ahly Tripoli (68-67) in most excited game in the all season after one extra time ,Al Nasr Benghazi players and officials were presented their glittering league trophy and gold medals by Libyan Basketball Association (LBA) president Mr Foud borqush during the awards presentation after the contest. Also on hand were Libyan Olympic Committee general Manger Mr Jamal alzarouq. the final close game was so exited for all fans But the experience of the Al Nasr Benghazi players helped the Egyptian coach Tareq Selim to control the game , The best player on the game was the american star for Al Nasr Benghazi team DaQuan Brooks (177-PG-90, college: W.Connecticut) who scored 27 points , 6 assist , 7 rebound and 2 steals . however the Libyan Basketball League this season 2017/2018 was a very strong season and there were a large number of Excellent young players in all teams Especially in Al Alhy Benghazi and Al Ahly Tripoli .
DEVIN MARTIN BC Odessa (Superleague) signed 27-year old American guard Devin Martin (193-93kg-92, college: Md-E Shore). He just played at Ahly Benghazi in Libyan D1 league. Martin also spent pre-season at Osorno Basquetbol (Liga Nacional) in Chilean league where in three D1 games he had very impressive stats: 16.3ppg and 3.0rpg this season. He was voted NABC All-District 15 2nd Team back in 2016 at his college time. Martin has played previously professionally in Finland (Lahti) and Port... [read more]
DEVIN MARTIN
BC Odessa (Superleague) signed 27-year old American guard Devin Martin (193-93kg-92, college: Md-E Shore). He just played at Ahly Benghazi in Libyan D1 league. Martin also spent pre-season at Osorno Basquetbol (Liga Nacional) in Chilean league where in three D1 games he had very impressive stats: 16.3ppg and 3.0rpg this season. He was voted NABC All-District 15 2nd Team back in 2016 at his college time. Martin has played previously professionally in Finland (Lahti) and Portugal (Sampaense). He attended Univ. of Maryland Eastern Shore until 2016 and it is his third season as a professional player.
MICHAEL TAYLOR Defending champion Al Nasr Benghazi (D1) inked 33-year old American guard Michael Taylor (186-85kg-86, college: Iowa State). He started the season at Zhuhai in Chinese ASEAN. In 7 games he averaged impressive 27.0ppg, 5.7rpg, 5.4apg and 1.9spg this season. The last season Taylor was tested by Al Gharafa in Qatari league. In 2008 (a year after he left the college) Taylor was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers (NBA) in second round (55th overall). The former Iowa State stand... [read more]
MICHAEL TAYLOR
Defending champion Al Nasr Benghazi (D1) inked 33-year old American guard Michael Taylor (186-85kg-86, college: Iowa State). He started the season at Zhuhai in Chinese ASEAN. In 7 games he averaged impressive 27.0ppg, 5.7rpg, 5.4apg and 1.9spg this season. The last season Taylor was tested by Al Gharafa in Qatari league. In 2008 (a year after he left the college) Taylor was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers (NBA) in second round (55th overall). The former Iowa State standoutis in his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. Among other achievements Taylor won Korean KBL championship title in 2017. He received also Eurobasket.com Greek A1 League All-Imports Team award back in 2012. Taylor is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Taylor has played previously professionally in Italy, Lebanon (Homentmen and Al Moutahed), Poland (PGE Turow and HydroTruck Radom), Serbia (Crvena Zvezda), Turkey (Yesilgiresun Bld), NBA (Memphis Grizzlies), South Korea (Anyang KGC) and Czech Republic (CEZ Nymburk).
KAREEM CANTY Al Morog (D1) tabbed 25-year old American guard Kareem Canty (185-84kg-93, college: Auburn, agency: Promotex). He played recently at Island Storm in Canadian NBL. In 11 NBL Canada games he averaged 14.6ppg, 3.0rpg, 5.7apg and 1.1spg this season. Canty also played for Hebraica (LUB) in Uruguayan league where in three NBL Canada games he had 8.3ppg, 2.0rpg and 3.3apg. He also spent pre-season at KK Gostivar (Prva Liga) in FYR Macedonian league. Canty received C-USA All-Freshm... [read more]
KAREEM CANTY
Al Morog (D1) tabbed 25-year old American guard Kareem Canty (185-84kg-93, college: Auburn, agency: Promotex). He played recently at Island Storm in Canadian NBL. In 11 NBL Canada games he averaged 14.6ppg, 3.0rpg, 5.7apg and 1.1spg this season. Canty also played for Hebraica (LUB) in Uruguayan league where in three NBL Canada games he had 8.3ppg, 2.0rpg and 3.3apg. He also spent pre-season at KK Gostivar (Prva Liga) in FYR Macedonian league. Canty received C-USA All-Freshman Team award back in 2014 at his college time. And here thanks to pro basketball Canty experienced life on four different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American, African and of course North American leagues. Canty has played previously professionally also in Morocco (AS Sale) and Venezuela (Panteras). He attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball. Canty attended Auburn University until 2016 and it is his third season in pro basketball.
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