UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan Set for International Tournament Ahead of FIBA Asia World Cup qualifiers window

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The national teams of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan will participate in an international tournament taking place from February 20 to February 24 in the UAE, as part of their preparation for the upcoming FIBA international window and World Cup qualifiers.

The UAE, coming off an impressive showing in the Dubai Tournament, will host the event, continuing their momentum and testing their squad against two strong regional opponents. The tournament will offer valuable minutes, lineup experimentation, and competitive rhythm for all three teams ahead of important continental commitments.

With experienced cores, naturalized talent, and emerging local players, the three rosters reflect a growing level of competitiveness in 

Below are the announced rosters for each national team:

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates – Roster

#Player NamePositionHeight (cm)Birth YearClub
2Ahmed AlbreikiPG1751994Shabab Al Ahli
3Hamid AlbreikiF1902000Shabab Al Ahli
4Mohamed AlhashmiG1892001Shabab Al Ahli
5Hassn HusseinF2082000Al Naser
10Omer AlameriC2051991Shabab Al Ahli
11Rashed AlzaabiG1891988Al Bataeh
13Mamadou NdiayeC/F2101993Al Naser
15Jasem AlmaazmiC2051988Al Bataeh
22DeMarco DickersonG1961997Al Sharjah
23Qais AlshabebiC2001991Shabab Al Ahli
24Mahmoud AlsawanF2002000Al Sharjah
77Abdulaziz AhmadF1852004Al Wasl

Head Coach: Ben Slimane Mounir

Assistant Coach: Salem Aldhaheri

Image : FIBA


🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – Roster

#Player NamePositionHeight (cm)Birth YearClub
00Marzouq AlmuwalladPG1801992Al Ahli
0Osama AlbargawiG1881998Al Ittihad
5Muhammad-Ali Abdur-RahkmanG1961994Treviso
6Mathna AlmarwaniSG1861992Al Ittihad
8Fahad BelalPG1811991Al Ahli
10Khalid Abdel-GabarG1881990Al Ahli
12Mohammed AlsuwailemC2111998Al-Ula
20Ali ShubayliSG1901996Al Ahli
24Manaf AlsalemG1942003Al Ittihad
32Mohammed KadiF1921998Al Ittihad
35Thamer MohammedC2051997Al Nasr
99Musab KadiF1961999Al Nasr

Head Coach: Ali Alsanhani

Assistant Coach: Krikor Krikorian

Image : FIBA


🇯🇴 Jordan – Roster

# Player Position Height (cm) Birth Year Club

#Player NamePositionHeight (cm)Birth YearClub
0Abdullah OlajuwonG1952004Al Faisaly
1Amin AbuhawwasG1901994Amman United
2Jalen HarrisSG1961998Windy City Bulls
5Freddy IbrahimG1901996Amman United
7Ahmad AlhamarshehF1971986Amman United
8Basil AbuabboudF2002003—
10Ahmad HassoonehG1851996Al Jubaiha
11Yazan AltaweelF1881993Al Ahli
12Yousef AbuwazanehC2011993Amman United
13Mohammad ShaherC2121996Al Arabi
22Malek KanaanG1821993Al Wehdat
44Ahmad DwairiC2121993Erokspor (Turkey)


Head Coach: Roy Rana

Assistant Coaches: Makoto Mamiya, Akachi Okugo

Image : FIBA

This tournament is expected to provide high-level competition and a valuable benchmark for all three teams as they continue shaping their rosters and tactical identities ahead of crucial international games



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