SALIH'S TWO DUNKS LEAD 1 DREAMERS

Ibrahim Salih had two big dunks to help lead the 1 Dreamers to a Cuesta League victory over Paso Robles. Salih finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the team in both categories. Salih has been the most consistent performer this summer with his non-stop high energy performances each and every night. He now leads with seven dunks.

Greater Accra Amature Basketball League update: Yotive defeat Fire while Police fell to Wizards spell

In the Greater Accra Amature league which was played this last weekend saw Yotive and Fire locking horns. The game started with Fire shooting two consecutive three pointers. Fred Yeboah, the skipper of Yotive not wanting his side going down came back hard against the Fire boys with Enoch Ewusie as their driving force. Yotive, who had a bench of some foreign players were not worry as they took control of things by the end of the second quarter. In the second half, Yotive had their paddle down and the Fire boys had no answer to their defense and fast breaks. At the end Yotive won the day 39 - 30.

The second match of the day was no doubt expected to be a bomb as Police were taken on Wizards. Police came out with a new squad comprising mostly of civilian players. It was surprising as we expected to see more officers making the team. Wizards on the hand seems to have beef up their team not to suffer defeat they faced against Fire on July 5th. The Police team was no match to the much athletic Wizards as the cast their spells on the Police as they ran breaks after breaks. In the stance where some Hoops players looking closely knowing they will meet these guys soon. The game ended with Wizard victorious 43 - 32

Ghanaian born professional to play in France

Alhaji Mohammed, the Ghanaian born 6'4 shooting guard in a latest correspondence with Hoops announced his signing of a new contract to play with Limoges next season. He averaged 19.6ppg, 4.3rpg, 2.6apg, 2spg (21games), shooting 59.2% from 2pt range and 33.3% from 3pt range in the Dutch 2007-2008 Div1 League while playing for Matrixx Magixx. Mohammed was named to be the guard of the year in Holland in 2007.

Hoops gets first win in Accra league

Cape Coast HOOPS yesterday won their game two match against Premier Panthers 45-43. The game was played at the Prisons Court, Cantoment, Accra. From the jump-ball the match was clear that it was going to be a cracker as both sides went for the kill. Premier Panthers, who came from a previous game which they won against Reformers were looking to make it two victories in a row while Hoops who earlier lost to Reformers were looking for their first win since making their debut in this year League. Hoops were able to pull a convincing victory without the help of Ifeanyi Mbah and Saheed Oladipo, both who are currently not in the country. Those leading the team to victory included MVP of the game Saykan Bestman(6'4), John Cooper(6'5), Christopher Angsomwine(6'10), Michael Dadson(6'11) and Bernard Davies(5'10). Others included Marco Namara(6'1, debut), Edvenos Russell(6'0, debut), Kay Nyenuh(5'11, debut), George Cooper(5'10) and new sensation Anas Ben Anas(6'6) who made his debut for the team as well. With this win, the boys are in high anticipation for their next games. In related development, the developmental team of Hoops known as Hoopers were also in action this weekend in Cape Coast as part of the Western Basketball Association league. They lost to Bikat of Secondi 38 to 53 but won their second match of the day against Pelican of Takoradi 45 to 42. Hoopers has won two and lost two in the WBA league. This show that both Hoops and Hoopers are still in contention in both leagues. Big up to the boys, especially Hoopers who are showing that they are the next best players to take Hoops futher come next year in apex league in Accra. Photos and videos of these matches will be update soon.

Update on Salih Ibrahim

As promised here is a little update on IB. During his first week in America he has very impressive with his work ethic both on and off the court. According to his coach, Ibrahim Salih (Ghana) has incredible work ethic and strength around the basket. They have played their first match which they lost to to a very good San Luis Obispo team by a 48-43 score.

Other Ghana League results

On June 7, the team 'Fire' and the team 'Panthers' tied the score 68-68 at the end of the regulation. Given that the game was played in an open space, the overtime was scheduled the next morning due to poor visibility and... Fire did not show up, leaving to Panthers the win, and the points in the standing table. Three days after, 'Braves of CEPS' destroyed 'Flames' 83-39 with Dodzi Baniba (G-83) leading the way as the game top performer.

Courtest: Africa Basket Website

Ghanaian league has started

Ghanaiana Male First Division 2008 started yesterday with the game between newcomer team Cape Coast Hoops and strong team Reformers. Despite the help of some import players like Mbah Ifeanyi (206-F-90), the Hoops felt 74-76. Two other games were played yesterday, and the Round 1 will be completed today. The full list of the male teams at the start is as follows: 1. REFORMERS2. POLICE3. FIRE4. BRAVES OF CEPS5. YOTIVE6. WIZARDS7. WARRIORS8. FLAMES9. PREMIER PANTHERS10. CAPE COAST HOOPS

Courtesy: Africa Basket Website