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Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qadsiya pins West Asia Super League hopes on Tabiat
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: Al-Qadsiya's basketball team is closely watching the outcome of tonight's crucial Group B clash between Iran's Tabiat and Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai in the West Asia Super League (WASL) Final Eight, taking place at Nouhad Noufal Sports Complex in Beirut, Lebanon. A win for Tabiat would secure Al-Qadsiya a spot in the semifinals as the group's runner-up behind the Iranian side. However, if Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai prevails, all three teams will be tied on points, reigniting qualification scenarios due to Al-Qadsiya's earlier defeat to Tabiat. If Al-Qadsiya advances as Group B's second-placed team, they will face the winner of Group A, which includes Lebanese giants Al-Riyadi, who have already booked their place in the semifinals with two wins, alongside Al-Hikma (Lebanon), Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia), and Astana (Uzbekistan). The championship, which features seven of Asia's top clubs, concludes on May 18. The top two teams from each group progress to the semifinals, with the finalists earning qualification for the FIBA Asia Champions League (ACL). In its final group-stage match, Al-Qadsiya put on a dominant display, led by captain Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi, who starred with 26 points—17 of them from beyond the arc. Cedric Henry added 17 points, while teammates Abdullah Tawfiq and Saleh Al-Youssef chipped in with 8 points each. Head coach Javier Munoz expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, stating: 'I'm pleased with the win and how the players executed their roles. Now, we wait for the result of Tabiat vs. Shabab Al-Ahli. I hope we move forward and continue this journey.'
Arab Times
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qadsiya claims bronze after marathon win over Al-Qurain
KUWAIT CITY, May 3: Al-Qadsiya secured third place in the Kuwaiti Basketball League after an intense showdown, defeating Al-Qurain 100-96 in the second playoff match for third place, clinching the bronze medal. The game extended into five overtimes after both teams were tied at 88 points at the end of regulation time. This marked Al-Qadsiya's second consecutive victory over Al-Qurain, following their 90-76 win last Tuesday, thus sealing the best-of-three series 2-0. Al-Qadsiya shone in the extended clash, with captain Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi scoring 21 points, Cedric Henry adding 20 points, and Mohammed Al-Dakhil delivering in the clutch moments. On the other side, Al-Qurain leaned heavily on its star import Jumaro Brown, who poured in a game-high 35 points, supported by Austin with 21 points and Adel Al-Saeed with 14. Meanwhile, attention now shifts to the league final, where Kuwait Club will face Kazma tonight at 7:30 PM at the Basketball Federation Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Kuwait Club already holds an edge in the series after defeating "Kazma" 80-61 in the first match last Wednesday. A second win today would put it one step closer to retaining the league title, as the championship is decided in a best-of-five playoff format.
Arab Times
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club aims to stay perfect against Qadsia
KUWAIT CITY, April 17: Basketball fans are set for a thrilling showdown tonight at 6:30 PM at the Basketball Association Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex, where Kuwait Club faces off against Qadsia in the final game of the second division of the Merger League. Despite both teams already securing their spots in the semi-finals, alongside Kazma and Al-Qurain, this encounter promises excitement and high-level performance. Kuwait Club enters the match unbeaten, topping the standings with 29 points after a flawless run. Qadsia, meanwhile, sits second with 27 points, having suffered losses to Al-Qurain (80-96), Al-Sulaibikhat (97-101), and Kazma (94-104). Regardless of tonight's result, Qadsia is set to face Kazma in the semi-finals, while Al-Qurain, in fourth, will take on reigning champions Kuwait in a best-of-three playoff series. Qadsia's Spanish head coach, Javier Munoz, sees tonight's clash as a vital tune-up ahead of their semi-final bout. He's counting on key local talents such as Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi, Abdulmohsen Al-Moussawi, Abdullah Tawfiq, Rashed Al-Rabah, Saud Al-Ibrahim, and veteran Mohammed Ashkanani, in addition to foreign stars David Elono, Cedric Henry, and Jonathan Williams. On the other side, Kuwait Club's Serbian coach Oliver Kostic has led his team through a dominant campaign, employing a deep rotation that includes standouts Hamad and Mohammed Adnan, Hussein Al-Khabbaz, Turki Hamoud, Musaed Al-Otaibi, Alexander Al-Ghais, Imran Johar, and Yousef Al-Hamdan. The trio of professionals—Jakar Sampson, Augustin Orbet, and Robert Lowry—has also played a key role in their success. While tonight's result won't alter the semi-final matchups, the historic rivalry between Kuwait Club and Qadsia ensures a highly competitive and unpredictable encounter.
Arab Times
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait tops Saudi in basketball friendly
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 17: Kuwait's national basketball team defeated its Saudi counterpart 79-75 in the first friendly match held two days ago at the Kuwait Basketball Federation Hall in Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex. The game is part of the preparations for both teams ahead of upcoming tournaments. The two teams are set to face each other again in a second friendly match at 6:30 PM today at the same venue. The Saudi team arrived in Kuwait last week to play these matches as part of the cooperation between the Kuwaiti and Saudi basketball federations, aiming to prepare both teams for upcoming championships and maintain players' readiness. The game was intense and spirited, with the visiting Saudi team dominating the first quarter entirely, finishing with a 20-point lead, 33-13. However, the Kuwaiti team gradually regained its form and reduced the deficit to 14 points in the second quarter, ending 33-47. The team's performance continued to improve under the leadership of standout player Hamad Adnan, the top scorer for Kuwait with 21 points. By the end of the third quarter, the gap had shrunk to just 5 points in favor of the Saudi team, 60-65. In the final quarter, Kuwait asserted its dominance, with strong performances from both starters and substitutes, sealing a well-earned victory, 79-75. In addition to Hamad Adnan's impressive performance, his teammates also stood out: Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi scored 17 points, Ahmed Al- Bloushi 12 points, Omran Jawhar 10 points, and Abdulmohsen Al-Mousawi 9 points.
