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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
3x3 Youth Nations League: Qatar runners-up in second stage
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar national basketball team put up a strong showing in the second stage of the 3x3 U23 Basketball Nations League - Asia-Pacific, organized by the Qatar Basketball Association and being heldfrom May 28 to June 3, with the participation of elite international teams in both the men's and women's categories. Twelve teams are participating in the tournament, including six men's and six women's teams: Qatar (host), New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Chinese Taipei. On Thursday, Qatar began their second-round campaign with a 21-19 victory over the Philippines and a 21-6 victory over Indonesia in Group A. Meanwhile, New Zealand defeated Chinese Taipei 21-10 and Singapore 21-11 in Group B, advanced to the second-round final. Qatar narrowly lost to New Zealand 16-17. The Qatari team thus collected 160 points, while New Zealand reached 200 points, having defeated Qatar 12-21 in the first round. The Qatari men's team consists of Hamad Yassin Ismail Musa, Zainuddin Badri, Nizar Mahmoud, Ahmed Saeed Mohammed, and Mubarak Jama. Professor Mohammed Najeeb, Elite Motors Sales Manager, crowned the New Zealand team as the champions of the second round. In the women's competition, Philippines took the first place defeating Chinese Taipei in the final 20-13. The winner collected 200 points, while the loser collected 160 points. Ahmed Youssef Mohammed Mubarak Al-Darwish, Assistant Secretary of the Qatar Basketball Association, crowned Philippines national team as champions of the second round. The Qatar women's national team in the second round, lost to the Philippines, 21-4, and to Singapore, 21-6, in Group A matches. The Qatari women's team consists of: Salha Ismail, Mona Abdel Moneim, Sama Jasser, and Lamees Jamal. The third-round matches of the FIBA U23 3x3 Nations League - Asia-Pacific will be held on Friday. The tournament is part of the promotional activities accompanying Qatar's hosting of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, as part of the Qatar Basketball Association's commitment to intensifying quality events and enhancing the global presence of basketball in Qatar. The tournament is being held in cooperation with and under the supervision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). The current edition serves as a qualifying round for the FIBA U23 3x3 Basketball World Cup, with the men's and women's champions and the top scorers qualifying for the tournament, which will be held in Xiong'an, China, from September 17 to 21. The Nations League was launched in 2017 as a development program for men and women under 23 to hone their skills in preparation for the open category.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
"I think we start speaking on him in another light" - KG on what a ring could mean for Edwards or Haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers and Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves are some of the brightest young NBA stars today. However, one of them could be the talk of the town soon, especially if they become a champion at the season's end. Edwards has been making waves in the NBA, but recognition as one of the top stars is still lacking. According to NBA legend Kevin Garnett, that should all change if the Timberwolves guard can lead his team to a title. Advertisement "I think that if Anthony Edwards is somehow, someway figures this out and be able to get Minnesota its first championship, I think it takes him to another…I think we start speaking on him in another light," Garnett said about Edwards on "KG Certified." "The Big Ticket" offered the same take on Haliburton. Already impressed with the level of play of the 12th overall pick of the 2020 Draft, Tyrese could be ranked among the top stars if he managed to lead Indiana to the championship. "Haliburton is not in that huge market. Edwards is not in that huge market either. But he's so vibrant that he's top-tier. If anybody can come out of this on top, and let's just say it's Indiana, Haliburton becomes that deal," KG pointed out. Edwards and Haliburton earned rare recognition in 2024 Ironically, there is one thing that Anthony and Tyrese share that most may have overlooked. Both were part of the 2024 Team USA that won the gold in the Paris Olympics, being the only players retained from the disappointing squad that finished fourth in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Advertisement Considering the U.S. team had LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, most overlooked these two young stars. However, it was a testament that their skills were recognized, and now they are showing why. Haliburton has come into his own with the Pacers. He has been the spark for Rick Carlisle thus far, and if he and the Pacers stay the course, they could be representing the Eastern Conference in the Finals. So far, the Pacers hold a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals over the New York Knicks. Those two wins were collected at Madison Square Garden, and two more victories would push them to the grand stage. Related: "I just got tired of hearing it and just thought it was best for me to move on" - Patrick Ewing admits he regrets leaving the Knicks out of spite "Ant-Man's" chances are dimming out West Sadly, the same cannot be said for Edwards and the Timberwolves. They dropped their first two games to the surging Oklahoma City Thunder but managed to take Game 3 to avoid a huge hole. Advertisement After a dismal Game 1, Ant made up for his poor performance with a couple of 30+ performances. However, with his teammates failing to step up or provide support, the top pick of the 2020 Draft will have to do more to push the T-Wolves to the Finals. Although nothing is set, seeing a final featuring the Pacers and the Timberwolves would be something special and unexpected. It would be a battle featuring some of the top American young stars of today, something that would catapult their respective basketball careers to the next level. Related: "He shot that bi*ch from Yucatan" - Tyrese Haliburton and Paul George share hilarious Anthony Edwards stories
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
U-23 3x3 World Basketball in Doha from today
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) will host the U-23 3x3 World Basketball Championship from May 28 to June 3 at the Al Gharafa Hall. The event features elite international teams competing in both men's and women's categories. This tournament is part of the promotional initiatives associated with Qatar's hosting of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, reflecting the QBA's dedication to enhancing the quality of events and boosting the global visibility of basketball in Qatar. The tournament is being conducted in collaboration with and under the oversight of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). A total of twelve teams will participate in the tournament, comprising six men's teams and six women's teams: Qatar (hosts), New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Chinese Taipei. The teams have been divided into two groups within each category (men's and women's), with each group consisting of three teams, thereby providing a robust competitive atmosphere and ensuring high-caliber matches. The Qatar U-23 team is placed in Group B alongside Singapore and Chinese Taipei, while Group A features New Zealand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The U-23 women's team has been assigned to Group A with New Zealand and the Philippines, whereas Group B consists of Singapore, Chinese Taipei, and Indonesia. On the inaugural day, Wednesday, the group stage matches will commence, with Qatar scheduled to compete against Chinese Taipei at 3:45pm and Singapore at 7:15pm. Meanwhile, the men's competition will kick off with the Philippines facing New Zealand at 2:55pm. Following this, the Philippines will play against Indonesia at 4:35pm, then Chinese Taipei will take on Singapore at 5:35pm, and finally, Indonesia will face New Zealand at 6:25pm. The team with the most points will advance to the final match, which will be held at the end of the day at 8:15pm. In the women's competition, the Qatari women's national team will begin their campaign with two matches against the Philippines at 4:10pm and New Zealand at 6pm. The women's competition will kick off with the Philippines vs. New Zealand game at 2:30pm, followed by Chinese Taipei vs. Singapore at 3:20pm, Chinese Taipei vs. Indonesia at 5:10pm, and Indonesia vs. Singapore at 6:50pm. The first day's competition will conclude with the final game between the top two teams in the overall standings, which will be held at 7:50pm. The organizing committee confirmed that all logistical and technical preparations have been completed, amid close cooperation with the International Federation and the participation of international referees to ensure that the matches proceed at a professional level befitting Qatar's reputation as a global sports hub. This tournament is an important milestone in the Qatar Basketball Federation's strategy to expand the game and provide an international competitive environment for male and female players under the age of 23, enhancing opportunities for performance development and building future generations capable of representing Qatar at the highest levels. The champion of the Under-23 3x3 Basketball World Championship also qualifies for the 3x3 Basketball World Championships.
DW
21-05-2025
- Sport
- DW
Hartenstein vying to become second German to win NBA title – DW – 05/21/2025
German basketball fans are getting their hopes up about the possibility of a second countryman winning an NBA title. Isaiah Hartenstein's Oklahoma City Thunder have reached the Western Conference finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 on Tuesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals. Isaiah Hartenstein, who is vying to become just the second German after Dirk Nowitzki to win an NBA title, had 12 points and 5 rebounds on the night. "At the beginning, we got the shots we wanted, we just didn't make them. A few layups missed," Hartenstein said post-match. "Once our offense found its footing, we took our game to the next level." 'NBA always No. 1' German fans are hoping that not only will he win this year's NBA title, but that he will represent Germany at the next Olympic Summer Games, Los Angeles 2028. "The NBA will always be No. 1 for me," Hartenstein has always said when asked about his future with the national team. This is why he missed out on German basketball's major successes in recent years: bronze at the 2022 European Championship, gold at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, and fourth place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Isaiah Hartenstein is a key player for the Oklahoma City Thunder Image: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect Gordon Herbert, the man who guided Germany to those successes, had made it clear when he took the job in 2021, that he would only consider players who were committed to the national team. Hartenstein simply didn't meet Herbert's criteria. The last of his 19 appearances for Germany came in 2018. However, in an April interview with the German weekly SportBild, Hartenstein said he was still open to playing for his country. "I definitely want to play at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Regarding this year's European Championship and the 2027 World Cup, we'll have to see how far we get in the playoffs and how my body feels," he said. "The NBA always comes first for me." Father as a coach Hartenstein was born on May 5, 1998, in Eugene, Oregon, to a German father and an American mother. He holds dual citizenship, so he was also eligible to play for the United States. He chose Germany – the country where he grew up as a basketball player. When he was 11, his family moved to the small town of Quakenbrück in northern Germany, after his father Florian, a center, had signed to play for Bundesliga-Basketball club, the Artland Dragons. Florian later worked as a youth coach for the club, where one of his players was his son. "I put him at a guard position as a big man (213 cm, 7 ft) so he can work on dribbling, passing more. I think it helped him later on to be more versatile," Florian told the online portal "The Undefeated." Speaking out against racism Many initially didn't believe the two were father and son due to Florian Hartenstein's darker skin. "I know I am half-Black, but you can't really see by my skin tone," Isaiah Hartenstein told "The Undefeated." "Sometimes they laugh and say, 'It's not possible.' And then they see my dad and kind of say, 'OK, we understand.'" Isaiah Hartenstein, certainly isn't one to let racist comments go unchallenged. "I tell them that it is not right what they are saying," Hartenstein said. "Even if I wasn't part Black, it's not right. Everyone is their own person. It's not about skin color. It's about your personality, what's inside." Cashing in on free agency At 16, Isaiah Hartenstein played his first Bundesliga game for the Artland Dragons. In 2016, he moved to top Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunus. A year later, he declared for the NBA draft and was selected 43rd overall by the Houston Rockets. Hartenstein spent a year with the Rockets' farm team, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League before making his NBA debut in October 2018. Over the next few seasons, he also had stints with the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, and the New York Knicks. In 2024 he signed as a free agent with the Oklahoma City Thunder. His 3-year, $87 million (€77 million) contract makes him one of Germany's best-earning athletes. The 27-year-old has a large image of Jesus tattooed on his right arm. "My faith is very important to me and gives me a lot of strength," Hartenstein told "SportBild." "When I was at the top and signed my contract with OKC, my faith helped me stay grounded." In mid-2023, the basketball star married US model and influencer Kourtney Kellar, and their son Elijah was born a year later. "For me, family comes first," he stressed. Even before the NBA. This article was originally published in German.
ILoveQatar.net
13-05-2025
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027™ Qualifiers groups drawn in Doha
An exciting 'Road to Qatar' has been laid out in greater detail for 80 national teams after the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Draw was successfully completed today, 13 May 2025, at the stunning ALHAZM in Doha. The Draw laid out the initial pathways for all nations pursuing a precious place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, where 32 nations will compete for the prestigious Naismith Trophy. Taking place across six dedicated windows between November 2025 and March 2027, there will be 420 games to enjoy worldwide. The Naismith Trophy was brought on stage by FIBA Basketball World Cup 2002 MVP, former Germany national team captain and basketball great Dirk Nowitzki, representing his country, the reigning world champion after winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. FIBA President Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, and the FIBA Central Board attended the event, along with Qatar Basketball Federation and LOC Director General Mohammed Al-Meghaiseeb. More than 60 representatives from National Federations around the globe were also present in Doha for this prestigious occasion. The results of the draw were as follows: African Qualifiers Americas Qualifiers Asian Qualifiers European Qualifiers The draw was conducted by FIBA Global Ambassador and basketball legend Carmelo Anthony. He was assisted by British icon Sir Mo Farah - one of the most decorated long-distance runners in history, with four Olympic gold medals and six world titles to his name - Mutaz Essa Barshim, the four-time Olympic medalist in the high jump, and Yassin Mousa, GGC basketball legend and 3x3 world champion. For more complete information on how to qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027, check here. For a detailed explainer of each of the four FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, check here.
