Al Ula Club to host the BCL Asia (Basketball Champions League Asia)

-

Image : FIBA


Al Ula Club is preparing for a major milestone in its continental journey, as the Saudi club is set to host the BCL Asia (Basketball Champions League Asia), a significant step that highlights the club’s growing ambition and rising status on the Asian basketball scene.

Hosting the tournament gives Al Ula a major advantage, both in terms of home-court presence and continental exposure. It also means that even if Al Ula do not reach the final, the club will still be heavily involved in the BCL Asia atmosphere, further strengthening its international profile and experience at the highest club level in Asia.

On the roster front, Al Ula are also working on securing continuity around their most important piece. The club is preparing to renew the contract of Lebanese star Wael Arakji, who is currently playing with Al Ula, despite the player receiving several big offers in recent weeks — most notably from teams in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).



Arakji has been a cornerstone of Al Ula’s project, providing elite shot creation, leadership, and clutch scoring. His ability to control games, create off the dribble, and perform in high-pressure moments makes him one of the most valuable guards in Asian basketball today. It is no surprise that clubs from major leagues are trying to lure him away.

For Al Ula, keeping Arakji would represent a strong statement of intent. It would signal that the club is serious about building a competitive core capable of challenging in BCL Asia, not just participating.

Between hosting one of Asia’s most important club tournaments and pushing to retain a superstar like Wael Arakji, Al Ula are clearly positioning themselves as a rising force in Asian basketball — a club with vision, ambition, and long-term goals.


Al Ula Squadr: 

#NameAge
8Al Alawi Abdulaziz28
13Al Mukhtar Ahmed32
12Al Suwailem Mohammed27
13Almokhtar Ahmad32
7Alsaqer Mohammed40
16Arakji Wael31
22Gibson Jonathan38
2Maker Thon28
9Saleh Mohammad26


Coach : Izzat Ismail 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Vision for Lebanon Basketball: Building a Competitive National Team for the Next 5 Years

-
Image
 Lebanon basketball has always moved in cycles. Generations pass, leaders rise, and new talents slowly take shape. The country has never lacked skill. What it has often lacked is continuity, long-term planning, and a clear identity. When looking five years ahead, I truly believe Lebanon can build a national team that is competitive in Asia and dangerous internationally if the right pieces are  developed and placed in the right roles. Below is my personal vision of a 12–13 man roster that could represent Lebanon in the coming years. Point Guards • Wael Arakji – 195 cm Asia MVP 2022 with the national team. Asia MVP at club level. One of the most gifted offensive players Lebanon has ever produced. A true clutch performer. His legendary shots in the 2022 Asian Cup semifinals and finals and his heroic performance against France at the World Cup will always be remembered. He remains the face of Lebanese basketball and the primary ball handler. Image : FIBA • Ali Mansour Currentl...
Read more

WASL West Asia Picture Becoming Clear: Astana Close to First Place as Semi-Final Matchups Take Shape

-
Image
With only a few games left in the FIBA WASL West Asia regular phase, the picture is becoming clearer, and everything points toward two heavyweight semi-final matchups that could define the tournament. At this stage, there is a very strong chance that the West Asia Semi-Finals will shape up as: Astana vs Sagesse Riyadi vs Gorgan Image : WASL Image : WASL The current standings explain why this scenario is taking form: 1. Astana (5–1) 2. Riyadi (4–2) 3. Gorgan (3–2) 4. Sagesse (2–4) 5. Al Wahda (0–5) Astana currently sit at the top with a 5–1 record and still have two games remaining in Lebanon, against Riyadi and Al Wahda. On paper, Astana should handle Al Wahda, which would push their record to 6–1 and further solidify their position as table leaders. That leaves Riyadi with one clear mission: beat Astana next week — and not just win, but win by at least 14 points. Astana won the first leg (“aller”) by 13 points, meaning Riyadi need a +14 victory to swing the head-to-head tiebreaker and...
Read more