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Gambian - Men Basketball
Gambia is capable of producing great basketballers - Jul 2, 2010 (by Rolando DeLaBerrera)
The Gambia international basketballer, Pierre Jallow (203-F/C-79, college: William Jewell), has revealed that the country is capable of producing great basketballers that can compete in top European leagues in the near future if the present raw talents at hand are well nurtured.
Jallow described aspiring Gambian basketballers as rough diamonds that only need to be furnished
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The Gambia international basketballer, Pierre Jallow (203-F/C-79, college: William Jewell), has revealed that the country is capable of producing great basketballers that can compete in top European leagues in the near future if the present raw talents at hand are well nurtured.
Jallow described aspiring Gambian basketballers as rough diamonds that only need to be furnished. The former Saint Augustine High School student made these remarks shortly after his former school beat SOS Senior Secondary School 36-26 to emerge as champions of the inter-senior secondary schools basketball tournament on Thursday, at the Independence Stadium.
The eight-team tournament, which was meant to revive the trade of basketball in the school system, was organized by Pierre Jallows new foundation Scholar Athlete for Change (SAC) in collaboration with the Gambia Secondary School Sports Association with supports from Trust Bank Limited and YMCA.
I am very happy with the great excitement the tournament had generated amongst the schools, Jallow told Observer Sports shortly after the final whistle. It tells me that Gambian youngsters are not only interested in basketball, but they also want to be part of the sport and its up to us to help them grow.
The Gambia has a talent to play every sport and at any level; it only depends on how we nurture these talents to make them grow, he said.
Pleased with the level of excitement and participation in the maiden competition, Jallow said, he and his team will ensure the event is organized annually in a bid to create a platform where Gambia would produce more Pierre Jallows.
As champions in the mid-week final, Saint Augustines walked away with a giant trophy and a cash prize of D10, 000, while SOS consoled themselves with a cash prize of D6, 000. Saint Peters Senior Secondary School, who earlier beat Kotu to clinch the third place, received a cash reward of D2, 000. Saint Augustines Omar Sanneh was named the tournaments Most Valuable Player, while the Most Discipline Team award went to Saint Peter s. All the participating schools were given two new basketballs each as well as certificates of participation.
Author: Nanama Keita
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Pierre Jallow shines in Finland - Nov 13, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Gambian Pierre Jallow (203-F/C-79, college: William Jewell) enjoys the season for his Jarvenpaan Koripalloseura in Finland. The player averages 19.7 points per game after 6 games played.
Kerava ET lost to JKS 80:82 in a real thriller-opener. Stamper J'son exploded with 29 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and Pierre Jallow nailed 15. Towa Arsene delivered 22 points for the guests, while Haanpaa Mikael and Egwuatu Brian had 15 each.
In Round 2 Huima prevailed against JKS on the road
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Gambian Pierre Jallow (203-F/C-79, college: William Jewell) enjoys the season for his Jarvenpaan Koripalloseura in Finland. The player averages 19.7 points per game after 6 games played.
Kerava ET lost to JKS 80:82 in a real thriller-opener. Stamper J'son exploded with 29 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and Pierre Jallow nailed 15. Towa Arsene delivered 22 points for the guests, while Haanpaa Mikael and Egwuatu Brian had 15 each.
In Round 2 Huima prevailed against JKS on the road. Brian Leggett fired 25 points and pulled down 10 boards as Huima stayed undefeated. Pena Ranta added 17 points in the winning effort. Pierre Jallow replied with 22 points and 10 boards in the loss.
Round 3 saw Hassinen Timo scored 18 points as his Wartti produced a defensive win over JKS 66:58. Hanninen Janne netted 13 and Finell Thomas had 11. Pierre Jallow ended up with 20 points and 18 rebounds in the losing effort.
Later in the season Herman Favors nailed 34 points as JKS overcame LoKoKo 100:96. Stamper J'son followed him with 28 points and Pierre Jallow had 21 points and 12 boards. Pichon John collected 23 points and 16 caroms.
JKS cruised past Namika II as J'Son Stamper nailed 25 points and pulled down 12 boards. Herman Favors added 24 points in the winning effort, while Pierre Jallow again had 21 points and 12 boards. Juha Korhonen responded with 18 points for Namika Lahti II.
In Round 6 Honka celebrated the fourth victory in the tournament as they shot down JKS in a high-flying battle. Antti Raami exploded with 34 points and 12 boards to lead Honka. Olli Nikitin had 18 points and 6 assists for the winners. JKS answered with 24 points from Herman Favors, while Pierre Jallow collected 19 points and 9 rebounds.
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Sambou starts fresh at St Augustine - Sep 9, 2009 (by Eurobasket)
Amadou Sambou has transferred from Southeastern CC to St Augustine University for the 2009/2010 season. Sambou has decided to stay closer to family ( Raleigh ) and is focusing on academics and playing time. St Augustine plays in the competitive CIAA D2 and will benefit from Sambou's size and they will provide him a solid situation to finish off his college career. Barring injury, it should be a good fit for both of them.
Amadou Sambou (206-C)
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Amadou Sambou has transferred from Southeastern CC to St Augustine University for the 2009/2010 season. Sambou has decided to stay closer to family ( Raleigh ) and is focusing on academics and playing time. St Augustine plays in the competitive CIAA D2 and will benefit from Sambou's size and they will provide him a solid situation to finish off his college career. Barring injury, it should be a good fit for both of them.
Amadou Sambou (206-C)
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Tough year from Gambian players stateside - Mar 2, 2009
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Gambian College Player Update - Nov 21, 2008
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Gambian basketballer shines in US - Sep 26, 2008
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Mboge turns pro and under courstside representation. - Aug 20, 2008
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Gambian player update August 2008 - Aug 4, 2008
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Taal turns pro - Jul 16, 2008
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Two more Gambians to the D1 ranks. - Jun 11, 2008
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Gambian players on US college teams - May 24, 2008
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Mahamoud Jabbi 6'7'' bright spot for Gambian Basketball - Mar 5, 2008
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Yusupha Trawally -Gambian College prospect. - Mar 4, 2008
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Alieu Badara Njie- Gambian College prospect. - Mar 4, 2008
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Njogu Taal top pro prospect (Gambia) - Mar 4, 2008
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