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This was not just another loss. This was a warning sign for Lebanese basketball. In Antranik’s heavy defeat against Riyadi, the most alarming statistic had nothing to do with the final score. It was the production, or rather the absence of production, from Antranik’s Lebanese players. Across 40 total minutes , Lebanese players combined for only 7 points . Antonio Habib finished with 5 points . Majd Nassar added 2 points . All seven points came in the fourth quarter , when Riyadi had already eased off defensively. Let that sink in. In a professional Lebanese league game, local players were virtually non-existent offensively for three full quarters. This is not an individual failure. This is a system failure . The current 3-imports-per-team rule is suffocating Lebanese talent. When three foreigners dominate usage, minutes, and ball-handling, local players are pushed into the corners, reduced to spectators, and stripped of any rhythm or confidence. They are asked to defend, rebound, an...

On Wednesday afternoon, Hoops delivered an impressive road performance, defeating Antranik 97–82 in Round 16 of the Lebanese Basketball League. The final score might suggest a comfortable win, but the game had its swings before Hoops took full control. The first quarter was balanced, with Antranik edging it 24–21. Both teams traded baskets and played at a good pace. In the second quarter, however, Hoops raised their level. They exploded for 33 points, moving the ball, pushing in transition, and punishing defensive mistakes. That run gave Hoops a halftime advantage and shifted the momentum. Antranik tried to respond after the break, but Hoops never allowed the game to slow down. They stayed aggressive, kept attacking, and maintained their lead through the third and fourth quarters to seal an important road victory. The star of the night was Trazarien White. White put on a scoring clinic, finishing with: • 36 points • 8 rebounds • 37 efficiency rating He scored in every possible ...

Including the Armenian Derby: Homenetmen vs Antranik Another exciting day in the Lebanese Women’s Basketball League featured two games, highlighted by the highly anticipated Armenian Derby between Homenetmen and Antranik, along with a solid road win by Azour over Inmaa Damour. 🔥 Homenetmen 92 – 56 Antranik Armenian Derby Ends in a One-Sided Win The Armenian Derby is always intense, but this time Homenetmen controlled the game from start to finish. They imposed their pace early, moved the ball well, and built a comfortable lead that kept growing throughout the four quarters. Top Leaders (as shown): M. Torossian — 21 PTS A. Mansour — 31 EFF J. Hollingshead — 21 PTS Homenetmen Key Performers M. Torossian: 21 PTS P. Bou Nasr: 16 PTS A. Baker: 14 PTS A. Mansour: 10 PTS, 12 REB, 10 AST G. Saad: 8 PTS L. Williams: 8 PTS R. El Ghali: 7 PTS Image : FIBA Homenetmen’s balanced scoring and strong team defense were the main reasons behind this dominant victory. For Antranik, J. Hollingshead led th...