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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
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Ittihad edges Al-Qadsiya to force decider
JEDDAH, March 19: The Saudi Al-Ittihad Jeddah basketball team edged past Al-Qadsiya with a 74-71 victory in the second match of the West Asia Basketball League (Gulf region) semi-finals at Green Hall in Jeddah. With this result, the battle for a spot in the final remains undecided, as the two teams will face off in a decisive third match on the 25th of this month at the Kuwait Basketball Association Hall in Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Complex. Al-Qadsiya had previously claimed victory in the first game of the playoff series. Meanwhile, the UAE's Shabab Al-Ahli secured its place in the final after defeating Bahrain's Al-Manama 88-81. This marked its second consecutive win in the series, following a dominant 104-91 victory in the first match in the UAE. The clash between Al-Qadsiya and Al-Ittihad was a tightly contested affair, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final seconds. Al-Qadsiya's professional player, Cedric Henry, came close to forcing overtime but narrowly missed a three-pointer in the dying moments. The game saw momentum shifts, as Al-Ittihad dominated the first half with a 43-32 lead, while Al-Qadsiya fought back in the third and fourth quarters, outscoring its opponent 39-31. For Al-Qadsiya, standout performances came from Al-Humaidi (15 points), Cedric Henry (19 points), and David Elono (12 points). On the other side, Al-Ittihad's top scorers were Kyron DeShields (23 points), Mohammed Al-Marwani (15 points), and recent addition Tevin Mack (17 points). In other league action, a single second-division match is scheduled for 9:45 PM today, as Al-Qurain takes on Al-Tadamon at Al-Ittihad Hall.
