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*** SENEGALESE MEN BASKETBALL MAIN PAGE ***
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| Badiane set to play for the Grizzlies in the NBA Summer League | |
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| |  | Malick Badiane (211-F/C-84) headed to Dallas a few days ago to get in shape for the upcoming NBA Summer League where he should be playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Senegalese is currently practicing with DeSagana Diop (213-C-83) and other players, thanks to his contacts to the Mavs' director of scouting Gallo Fall.
He had a difficult start into the last season after receiving barely time on the court in Dijon and transferred to Saint Vallier Basket Drome in the French Pro B where he gained back his confidence and excelled on the floor while averaging 11,3 ppg and 9,4 rpg and saved the team of being relegated to a lower league.
If he won't be signed by the Grizzlies, who are currently holding his draft rights, badiane may head back to Europe for a lucrative contract.
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| Gainde Classic: Lions beat SMU 62-54 | |
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| | | A national selection of players from Senegal beat on Tuesday the SMU 62-54 at the Stadium Marius Ndiaye.
The selection, coached by Parfait Adjivon led after the first quarter by three points (15-12) and the 'Lions' had a tough second quarter against the visiting students from Dallas.
Propelled by the late addition of Mouhammad Faye (208-F-85) (Senegalese player of SMU), the hosts led at halftime by two points (27-25) and after a strong showing by Biyago Diouf (188-G-88) and Mouhamadou Diop (210-C-87), they led by 12 after the third (48-36).
SMU bounced back eventually thanks two made three-point shots to close the gap(50-48), but Senegal's player kept playing controlled basketball and widened the gap to eight points until the final whistle.
Senegal takes on Athletes in Action today before departing to Mali for another tourney. |
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| Senegal selects 15 players for international tournament | |
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| Senegalese-Cup: Semi-finalists are known | |
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| | | UGB - DUC: 68-54
In St. Louis, UGB routed the fellow students from Dakar 24 points difference.
JA-SIBAC: 66-55
SIBAC started well into the game under the captaincy of Massamba 'Ass' Ndiaye who scored ten points in the first quarter, but JA bounced back thanks to its players Fallou, Alioune Diouf (194-F-87) and Louis Adams (-87) in the second period of the game.
Douanes-Goree: 70-67
Douanes has beaten Goree a second time.'PaaBi' Gueye, Simon and Hassane helped Douanes to a lead by 11 points less than three minutes before the end of the game.
But Goree rallied back eventually due to a couple of three-pointers gunned by Papa Bodian (190-G-86), Baba and Elhadji Diakhate (203-F-87), still, Douanes survived the late attack and advanced.
ASFA-Bopp: 65-61
ASFA eliminated the St.ichel Cup winner Bopp who were led by El Hadji Malick Gadiaga (189-G-81) (MVP candidate this season after being the best scorer of the St.Michel Cup).
Asfa played a very physical game and had their best in Elyse who scored by a couple of three-pointers and Beidy who pulled down a lot of boards. |
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| Cup of St.Michel : Bopp's experience makes the difference | |
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| | | The four-time cup winners (1996, 2000, 2004 and 2006) showed no mercy on the court with the youthful squad of DUC and took home the cup of St.Michel by thrashing the 'students' 69-55 at the stadium Marius N'diaye in Dakar.
Bopp was led by veterans El Hadji Malick Gadiaga (189-G-81) , Ibrahima 'Fafa' Diatta, Ibrahima Gueye and Malick Gueye Faye while DUC counted on size with centers Mamadou Ndiaye and Abdoul Ba but the lack of maturity hampered DUC all through the game, as they kept missing easy baskets and allowed Bopp to rebound back into the game to lead at halftime 32-28.The third quarter was decisive for Bopp as DUC failed to score a basket for five minutes and missed a virtual leader to organize the team on the court.Gadiaga altogether with his teammates Robert Mendy and Gueye Faye , scored at will and widened the gap by 14 points at the end of the third.
DUC's Serigne Mbaye Toure led a late rally of the 'students' in the fourth quarter but Gadiaga and Gueye Faye responded with quick baskets and were able to hold off the attempt to cut the deficit and saved the deserved winner.
Bopp took home the well-earned cup with ease while Gadiaga got the top-scorer award and Ibrahima Diatta earned the MVP award.
Box Score:
DUC : El Hadji Malick Ndiaye (9), Youssoupha Ndiaye (0), Alioune Ciss (3), Babacar Fall (0), Mor Makha Diallo (0), Ibrahima Niang (0), Serigne Mbaye Tour (9), Maguette Dione (9), Martin Badiat (4), Mamadou Ndiaye (10), Abdoul Ba (11), Ababacar Faye (0)
Coach : Sir Parfaito Adjivon
BOPP : Cheikh Samb (0), Ibrahima Fafa Diatta (9), Mouhamed Ndour (0), El Hadji Malick Gadiaga (20), Abdourakhamane Sne (3), Issa Niang (0), Malick Gueye Faye (14), Robert Mendy (7), Eric Niang (4), Ibrahima Yoro Bald (4), Mouhamed Sy (0), Abdoulaye Seck (8)
Coach : Ousmane Diallo |
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| Alpha Traore shines for Maghreb de Fes | |
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by Eurobasket News - Apr 29, 2008 | | | Players from Senegal participate in 21st Arab Clubs Championship for their teams abroad. Pape Ba (205-F/C-81, college: Bethune-Cookman) and Sulaiman Diop (200-C-88) tried hard for Al Tilal from Yemen. In the first game day of 21st Arab Clubs Championship Al Tilal Aden from Yemen lost to Zain from Jordan 48:101. In the opening quarter the guests resisted in the game and trailed 23:14. The second period saw the spurt from the hosts that started to increase their lead. They had 53:24 by the half time and looked very optimistic in the campaign. After three quarters the spectators enjoyed plus 50 for the hosts and in the last quarter the task was to reach 100. Zain managed to do it and won 101: 48.
Al Tilal won the last game of the Group A, but could not advance to the next round. At first in the second game Qatar Club beat Al Tilal Aden 86:75. Trailing 70:45 the team from Yemen could reduce the gap in the end of the game. Qatar Club was paced by Daoud Musa (193-G-82) who nailed 23 points. Jerry Holman collected 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Taha Alassari scored 30 points in defeat, while Sulaiman Diop scored 14.
In the last game of the first round Al Tilal beat An Nasr 98:97. It was a very tough game and the team from UAE controlled the majority of it. An Nasr opened the game with 26:22 and increased to 44:37 at the half. The things remained the same in the end of the third quarter when the board showed 76:67. Al Tilal had outstanding last quarter and grabbed the first win. It was not enough however to advance to the next stage as An Nasr has a better difference between three teams that finished with 1-2 record.
Alpha Traore (188-G-83), Abdou Diame (206-F/C-81, college: Jacksonville St.) and N'Baye Matar defend Maghreb de Fes from Morocco. Maghreb de Fes lost the first game 76:70 to Al Nasr. Ellia Zolic led the winners with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kowan collected 12 points and 5 assists, while Khaled Mohamad scored 12. Alpha Traore had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the losing effort.
Maghreb de Fes defeated De La Salle Al Quds Jerusalem in the second game 98:65. The team from Palestine had a wonderful first quarter and had 20:12 after it. Moreover De La Salle Al Quds Jerusalem remained in front with 33:32 at the half. Maghreb de Fes used their power in the second half taking 58:51 after three quarters and leading the game to the happy end. N'Baye Matar top-scored for the winners with 37 points, whilst Alpha Traore had 16. Issa Kamel ended up with 18 points in the losing effort.
Maghreb De Fes edged Al Ittihad Jeddah 91:72 after the even score in the first quarter. The team from Morocco used some runs to take a control later in the game and had 23 points advantage after three quarters played. Alpha Traore paced all the winners with 22 points and 8 rebounds. N'Baye Matar nailed 16 and Mohamed Hjira posted 15. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf poured in 25 points in the losing effort. |
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| First annual meeting of the Zone II in Dakar: Henry Gomes: "Our federations sleep" | |
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| | | The Zone II held its first annual conference in Dakar last Saturday. A zone that is crumbling under the weight of financial difficulties and seeking candidates for the organization of the playoff tournaments for men.
The Zone II desperately sought a candidate for the organisation of the qualifiers for African championships 2009. On the senior level, Guinea is the sole candidate, while the women's competition has no possible host in sight so far.
A possibility would be to create a league system instead of a tournament so a host wouldn't be needed.
Furthermore, Guinean Omar N'diaye suggested to FIBA-Africa to review the current qualification system.
He points out, that the zonal qualifiers would gain more attraction if only the Champions and the host country would be automatically qualified while the other countries that were placed
second to eight have to play again the zonal qualifiers instead of being automatically qualified for the next African Championships.
Another problem is facing the area: Financial difficulties related to the contribution of non-member countries. Currently only Cape Verde is reliable. And Dakar, which should host the headquarters of the zone, is outstanding for its unpaid bills. However, the contribution is only $ 300 per year, or 135000 F Cfa.
A positive note is the recent success of the U-16 zonal championships which have been held in Guinea-Bissau and that nine (Gambia, Sierra Leone and Mauretania were absent) of 12 members of the zone were present in Dakar. |
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| Africabasket U.S. College Basketball Postseason Awards 2007-2008 | |
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| | | Like every year around this time, Africabasket.com honors African players who succeeded in the U.S. collegiate system. There have been numerous players that stood out and have to be mentioned for their efforts on and off the court.
Also, are we wishing all the seniors a great start into their professional basketball career for 2008-2009 seasons.
Africabasket Player of the Year 2007-2008: Josh Akognon (180-G-86, college: Washington St.)
The point guard who transferred out of Washington State to Fullerton helped the Titans to win the Big West Tournament and a bid for the NCAA Tournament this year. Akognon, who has also international experience by representing Nigeria's national team at the FIBA World Championships in the past, is one of the leading scorers of the NCAA with 20,2 ppg and will be back for another successful post-season run of Cal State Fullerton.
Africabasket Rookie of the Year 2007-2008: Nyal Mac Koshwal (208-C)
The Sudanese power forward blossomed into college basketball scene with formidable performances that earned him a spot on the Big East Freshman Team.
He has a knack for rebounding and registered already astonishing 8,4 boards per game in his first season for DePaul.
Be sure to hear from Mac more often in the next years, a future in the NBA must certainly be his goal.
NCAA Division I
Africabasket 1st All - African Team
Josh Akognon, Cal State Fullerton, Jr.
Season: 20,2 ppg 3,3 rpg 1,4 spg 89,9 %FT (NABC All-Distr.15 2nd Team, All-Big West 2nd Team, Big West All-Tournament Team, All-Big West Tourn. MVP)
Hasheem Thabeet (221-C-87), Connecticut, Soph.
Season: 10,5 ppg 7,9 rpg 4,5 bpg (Big East Defensive POY, All-Big East 2nd Team, NABC Distr. 1 2nd Team)
Abdulai Jalloh (188-G-86, college: St.Joseph's), James Madison, Jr.
Season: 15,5 ppg 5,5 rpg 2,9 apg 1,7 spg (All-CAAC 3rd Team, All-CAAC Ac. 2nd Team)
Parfait Bitee (188-G-85), Rhode Island, Sr.
Season: 11,8 ppg 2,5 rpg 4,7 apg (Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, A-10 All-Defensive Team)
Longar Longar (211-C-83), Oklahoma, Sr.
Season: 11,4 ppg 5,6 rpg 1,0 bpg (Portsmouth Invitational Tournament)
Africabasket 2nd All-African Team
Boubacar Coly (206-F-83, college: Xavier), Morgan State, Sr.
Season: 9,6 ppg 10,9 rpg 2,5 bpg (All-MEAC 1st Team)
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (200-G/F-88), UCLA, Jr.
Season: 8,8 ppg 6,0 rpg 1,0 spg (PAC-10 All-Defensive Team, NCAA Final Four)
Kojo Mensah (185-G-85, college: Siena< |
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