Tony Dandrige to replace Brandon Mason in byblos

source: LEBANESE BASKETBALL GROUP ON FACEBOOK

Larry Cox will replace Rammel Allen in Champville

LARRY COX WHO PLAYED LAST YEAR WITH CHAMPVILLE (AVERAGING 13PTS PER GAME) WILL REPLACE RAMEL ALLEN WHO WAS OBLIGED TO QUIT THE TEAM FOR PERSONAL REASONS.

CHAMPVILLE IS CURRENTLY LEADING THE CHAMPIONSHIP WITH 6 WINS AND 0 LOSSES

Sagesse lands Darryl Watkins...

Nov 19, 2010 (by Rabih Khoury)
After Jameel Jameel Watkins (211-C/F-77, college: Georgetown) left the team in a surprised way to China, Sagesse - Al Hekmeh Beirut management found directly the replacement. Darryl Watkins (211-C-84, agency: Priority Sports, college: Syracuse)  is Sagesse - Al Hekmeh Beirut new Center. that played lately for New Orleans Hornets in NBA will have his second international appearance after China in 2008-2009 where he averaged with TianJin Rongcheng (China-CBA): 43 games: 20.7ppg, 14.0rpg, 3.5apg, 1.7spg, 1.5bpg, FGP: 53.4%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 67.2%. Darryl Watkinswas lately a candidate to join the Los Angeles Lakers after the injury of Theo Ratliff, but the team considered another choice.
In other news also, Al Moutahed Tripoli signed Lavell Payne (203-F-85, agency: ACMT, college:Cent.Florida) that will be a short term replacement untill Tony Williams returns from his injury.




SOURCE: http://www.asia-basket.com/Lebanon/basketball.asp?NewsID=209229

DELONTE HOLLAND SIGNED WITH RIYADI

Riyadi lands Delonte Holland. - Nov 4, 2010 (by Rabih Khoury) 


After signing their center Loren Woods, Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut management signed with Delonte Holland (201-F-82, college: De Paul) for a 15 days try out!!! Holland will arrive to Lebanon in the next few hours to join his new team. He played lately 4 games in Italy Lega2 with Mazzeo San Severo where he averaged 14pts. Delonte played in UAE last year with Al Ahli.
He also had a very big European career especially in Italy where he was the 3rd scorer of Serie A with Cimberio Varese (in 2007-2008 and averaged in 15 games: Score-3 (25.0ppg), 4.7rpg, 2.2apg, 1.9spg, 2FGP:53.3%, 3PT:31.3%, FT:71.3%.He also played in the NBDL...

Source:Asia-Basket

Terrence Shannon (203-F) signed with ANIBAL

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Terrence Shannon (203-F) is the 2nd foreign player for Anibal after BJ Raymond!

Terrence had a great career all over the continents : in Puerto rico , south Korea...

CAREER INFO:

Height: 203cm / 6'8''
Position: Forward
Born: 1979
Team: Ahly (Egypt) (2010-11)
Nationality: USA
Agency: Paris Global Sports College: Elgin CC
Previous teams:
Bayamon (Puerto Rico)
Saba (Iran)
Trotamundos (Venezuela)
SK Knights (South Korea)
Guaynabo (Puerto Rico)
Current Stats
Terrence Shannon Basketball Career

Terrence Shannon
Born: Dec.16, 1979 in Chicago, IL
Full name: Shannon Dogan, Terrence
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Outlook:
The Thornwood graduate can create shots around the basket and fly high above the rim. He will rely heavily on athletic ability. Shannon is a 6'8 versitle forward with a big time motor! He is an athlete who plays with great energy and always above the rim. Can Defend the 3 or 4 without any problem. Always a fan favorite because of his ability to finish dunks on or over defeners
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Career:
South Holland, IL / Thornwood HS
1997-1999: Elgin (IL) CC
1999-2000: EA Sports California All-Star traveling team.
2000-2001: Gary Steelheads (CBA): 4 games: 3.8ppg, 2.8rpg, FGP 35.5%, FT: 3-6
2001: drafted by Maryland Mustangs (USBL,3rd(29))
2001: Maryland Mustangs (USBL): 9.2ppg, 4.2rpg
2001-2002: In Oct.'01 signed with Gary Steelheads (CBA): 25 games: 7.7ppg, 4.1rpg, FGP: 55.8%, FT: 61.3%, released in Jan.'02, then joined Rockford Lightning (CBA): 15 games: 6.2ppg, 2.6rpg, FGP: 44.0%, FT: 67.5%
2002: Brevard Blue Ducks (USBL, starting five): 30 games: 14.9ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.8apg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 47.9%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 67.2%
2002: Memphis Grizzlies: LA Summer Pro League (July 7-18): 6games: 5.7ppg
2002: Memphis Grizzlies: Rocky Mountain Revue (July 19-27) 1game: 11.0ppg
2002-2003: Roanoke Dazzle (NBDL, starting five): 50 games: 14.7ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 48.0%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 68.5%
2003: Brevard Blue Ducks (USBL, starting five): 17 games: 16.9ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.1apg, 1.4spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 39.0%, 3PT: 8.0%, FT: 73.5%, in June was traded to Adirondack Wildcats (USBL, starting five): 10 games: 11.3ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.9apg, 1.2spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 38.9%, FT: 72.9%, in Oct.'03 signed at FedEx Express (Philippines-PBA)
2003-2004: In Dec.'03 signed at Roanoke Dazzle (NBDL): 34 games: 13.7ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 45.4%, 3PT: 16.0%, FT: 74.3%
2004-2005: In Dec.'04 signed at Roanoke Dazzle (NBDL, starting five): 21 games: 16.4ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 49.8%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 66.1%, in Feb.'05 was traded to Asheville Altitude (NBDL, starting five): 19 games: 13.1ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.7apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 47.0%, FT: 71.7%
2005: Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB), left in June to play in China, but later that month joined back Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB): 18 games: 21.6ppg, 8.2rpg, 1.7apg, 2.1spg, 2FGP: 56.0%, 3FGP: 42.0%, FT: 65.0%, in Aug. signed at Reales de La Vega (Dominican Republic-LIDOBA) for the play-off final series
2005-2006: Ramat Hasharon (Israel-Premier L.), injured in Feb.'06 (a pulled hamstring) and missed six weeks, released next month: 12 games: 17.8ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.9apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 43.0%, 3PT: 32.4%, FT: 72.9%
2006: In March joined CDP Domingo Paulino Santiago (Dominican Republic-SRT), later that month moved to Guaros de Lara (Venezuela-LPB): 16 games: 19.0ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.1apg, 3.0spg, 2FGP: 55.3%, 3PT: 29.5%, FT: 72.8%, then signed at Guerreros de Caracas (Venezuela-LNB), released in September
2006-2007: Gestiberica Vigo (Spain-LEB2), Spanish League: 23 games: 14.9ppg, Reb-2(8.9rpg), 1.8apg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 51.0%, 3FGP: 24.0%, FT: 61.0%; in March '07 moved to Asociación Quimsa Santiago del Estero (Argentina-LigaA, starting five): 6 games: 18.5ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 64.3%, 3FGP: 38.5%, FT: 70.6%
2007: Conquistadores de Guaynabo (Puerto Rico-BSN, starting five): : 30 games: 21.0ppg, 12.0rpg, 2.9apg, 2FGP-3(2FGP: 61%), 3PT: 30%, FT: 76%
2007: #1 Pick in KBL draft
2007-2008: Inchon ET Land Black Slamer (South Korea-KBL, starting five): 65 games: 27.2ppg, 10.5rpg, 3.8apg, 2FGP: 56.0%, 3PT: 36.0%, FT: 71.0%
2008: In May signed at Conquistadores de Guaynabo (Puerto Rico-BSN, starting five): 10 games: 17.0ppg, 7.4rpg, 2.6apg, 2FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 36.0%, FT: 77.0%
2008-2009: Seoul SK Knights (Korea-KBL, starting five), left in March'09: 44 games: Score-4(23.7ppg), 8.0rpg, 2.9apg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 62.9%, 3PT: 39.3%, FT: 71.3%
2009: In May signed at Trotamundos de Carabobo (Venezuela-LPB, starting five), released at the end of the month : 6 games: 17.2ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.0apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 67.0%, 3PT: 37.0%, FT: 44.0%
2009-2010: Saba Mehr (Iran-Superleague, starting five): 27.3ppg, 12.1rpg, 3.2apg, FGP: 64.0%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 77.0%
2010: In March signed at Vaqueros de Bayamon (Puerto Rico-BSN): 36 games: 15.6ppg, 7.7rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 55.9%, 3PT: 42.1%, FT: 71.0%
2010-2011: Al Ahly (Egypt-Superleague, starting five)
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Awards/Achievements:
All-NBDL Honorable Mention -03, 04, 05
NBDL Semifinals -03
NBDL Regular Season Runner-Up -05
NBDL Champion -05
Venezuelan LPB Finalist -05, 06
Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB 2nd Team -05
Dominican Rep. LIDOBA Regular Season Champion -05
Dominican Rep. LIDOBA Champion -05
Liga Sudamericana Quarterfinals -06
Puerto Rican BSN All-Star Game -07, 10
Asia-Basket.com All-Korean KBL 2nd Team -08
Asia-Basket.com Korean KBL All-Imports Team -08
Korean Basketball League MVP -08
Korean KBL All-Star Game -09 (Slam Dunk Contest Finalist)
Iranian Superleague Semifinals -10
Puerto Rican BSN Regular Season Champion -10
Puerto Rican BSN Finalist -10
Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Player of the Year -10
Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Forward of the Year -10
Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Import Player of the Year -10
Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN 1st Team -10
Latinbasket.com Puerto Rican BSN All-Imports Team -10

Riyadi loans Ali Kanaan and Releases Elie Estephane

17, 2010 (by Rabih Khoury)
Due to List A regulations, and after loaning Rodrick Akel to Anibal Zahle, Riyadi management decided to loan Ali Kanaan and to release Elie Estephane (195-G/F-86, agency: Pro Management Agency, college:Alabama So. CC). Ali Kanaan is loaned to Antranik in exchange for Charbel Sokhen for 1 year deal. As for Elie Estephane, Riyadi released him yesterday night and he will be joining either Sagesse or Mouttahed. Moreover, 12:00pm tonight is the due date for the lebanese players signings. Only players having releases will be able to sign for the next 5 days i.e. till October 22nd.

After this move, the remaining five players from list A in Riyadi are: Joseph Vogel, Ali Mahmoud, Jean Abdel-Nour, Omar Turk, and Ali Fakherdine    


SOURCE: http://www.asia-basket.com/Lebanon/basketball.asp?NewsID=206210

LEBANESE LEAGUE 2010-2011: SAGESSE NEWS

يصل فجر الجمعة اللاعب الأميركي توني داندريج للخضوع لفترة تجربة مع فريق الحكمة الساعي بقوة للعودة الى منصات التتويج.
داندريج الذي لعب الى جانب دانيال فارس في جامعة نيو مكسيكو ، يلعب في مركز الجناح و يبلغ طوله 196 سنتم ويتميّز بالحركات الإستعراضية والإختراق نحو السلة .

كما علم موقع Sports-Leb.com أنّ فريق الحكمة أصبح قريباً من ضمّ أحد اللاعبين الأميركيين المميزين جداً والذين سبق واحترف 

في إحدى دوريات المنطق

SAGESSE CLUB IS NEGOTIATING WITH TONY DANRIDGE FORMER NEW MEXICO LOBOS ACCORDING TO www.sport-leb.com

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DANIEL FARES SIGNED WITH SAGESSE

SOURCE: lebanese basketball group on facebook

Sagesse has now 4 players from list A players: DANIEL FARIS
                                                                       RONY FAHED
                                                                       SABAH KHOURY
                                                                       HUSSEIN TAWBE
ARTICLE IN ARABIC:

ي معلومات خاصة بالنشرة الرياضية أن دانيال فارس لاعب نادي GIANTS الهولندي إنضم إلى نادي الحكمة بيروت في عقد لم يكشف عن مضمونه و بهذا يكون فارس اللاعب الخامس الذي ينضم إلى الحكمة بعد كل من صباح خوري ،روني فهد ، و حسين توبه.

SOURCE: http://www.elnashrasports.com/news-1-7199.html

 

ANTRANIC CLUB BASKETBALL NEWS

Nadim Souaid signed with Antranik

SOURCE: LEBANESE BASKETBALL GROUP on facebook

sagesse basketball news

Hussein Tawbe signed officially with Sagesse

SOURCE: LEBANESE BASKETBALL GROUP on facebook

latest signing rumors

rony fahed free agent(or will sign outside lebanon: china)

mhammad brahim will sign with muttahed

chris charles will stay in champville

sean taibi is not coming to lebanon

elie stephan will stay in champville

brian bchara will choose between sagesse muttahed and riyadi

noel Felix and gerald Brown will join riaydi for some try outs

nate Johnson renewed his contract with riyadi

jad bitar will choose between sagesse champville and muttahed

roy samaha will choose between muttahed sagesse riyadi and champville

rami akiki will join hoops

ralph akel will join sagesse

non-official transfers:

non-official transfers:

ghaleb reda will sign with champville

rony fahed free agent(or will sign outside lebanon: china)

mhammad brahim will sign with muttahed

chris charles will stay in champville

sean taibi is not coming to lebanon

elie stephan will stay in champville

brian bchara will choose between sagesse muttahed and riyadi

noel Felix and gerald Brown will join riaydi for some try outs

nate Johnson renewed his contract with riyadi

walid doumyati will play with hoops in DIV 1

jad bitar will choose between sagesse champville and muttahed

roy samaha will choose between muttahed sagesse riyadi and champville

rami akiki will join hoops

lebanese teams official news

riyadi: arrived: matt freije, jean abdlnour, rodrig akl

             left: fady el khatib, ismail ahmad

Champville: arrived : Fadi El khatib,Miguel Martinez,Rony Abu Jaoude,Jad Mbarak
                 left : Ramy Akiki,Hussein Kanso

Moutahed: arrived: Omar Krayem,Bassel Bawji, bassem balaa, Hasan Lakkis
               left: Mario Abboud, roy samaha

sagesse: arrived: X

             left: rony fahed, bassem balaa

Antranik : arrived : Marwan Ziede, Anis Feghali, Charbel Sokhon
              left : Rony Abu Jaoude

Tebnin: arrived: X
             left: Ghaleb Rida,Mohamad Hamdar

Anibal :arrived: X
            left : X

Hoops: arrived:Mohammad Hamdar,Hussein Kanso,Anthony yamin
             left: X

Kahraba: arrived: X

             left: X

Matt Freije signed with riyadi

After losing key players Fadi El Khatib and Ismail Ahmad, Al Riyadi secured a proper replacement by signing Matt Freije. The 27-year-old American power forward of Lebanese descent is joining the current FLB champions in an attempt to respond to championship rivals Champville and Mouttahed.
Freije had a short career in the NBA by playing for the New Orleans Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks, making his impact overseas with the jerseys of Brujos Guayama, Olympiacos, Artland Dragons, Leones Ponce, Fujian and Criollos Caguas where he averaged 20.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1 block per game last season.

Latest transfers

official transfers:

matt freije signed with riyadi

fadi el khatib signed with champville

jean abd el nour signed with riyadi

rony abou jawde signed with champville

jad mbarak signed with champville

marwan zyede signed with antranik

migel martinez signed with champville

elie restum signed with muttahed(renew)

rudy farraj signed with antranik(renew)

omar el turk signed with riyadi(renew)

roni fahed free agent(or will sign outside lebanon: china)

bassem balaa got his release from sagesse

non-official transfers:

omar krayem will sign with muttahed

ghaleb reda will sign with champville

roni fahed free agent(or will sign outside lebanon: china)

bassel bawje will sign with muttahed

mhammad brahim will stay in riyadi

chris charles will stay in champville

sean taibi will sign with muttahed