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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...

Image : FIBA Riyadi once again showed why they are yhe most feared teams in the Lebanese league, cruising past Antranik with a convincing 107–86 victory in Round 17 of the championship. Riyadi won their 17 straight game this season with 0 losses. From the opening tip, Riyadi imposed their tempo. The ball movement was crisp, the defensive intensity was high, and the offensive execution left Antranik constantly chasing. By halftime, the gap was already clear, and the second half only confirmed Riyadi’s control of the game. The story of the night, however, belonged to Chris Brown. Brown delivered a sensational performance, pouring in 41 points in what stands as the best scoring game of his professional career so far. He attacked from everywhere on the floor, finishing strong at the rim, knocking down jumpers, and punishing mismatches. Even in a losing effort, his display was one of the brightest individual performances of the season. Despite this explosion, Brown fell just short of maki...

Lebanon will be represented on an international stage once again. Youssef Khayyat and Amir Saoud, two of the brightest stars in Lebanese basketball, are set to participate in the Basketball 3×3 All-Star Game, organized by Match for Hope in collaboration with the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qatar and the Qatar Basketball Federation. The event takes place Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Place Vendôme – Gate 1 Eiffel, 2nd Floor in Qatar. 🕔 17:30–18:30 Qatar Time 🕓 16:30–17:30 Beirut Time Two Leaders, Two Powerhouses Youssef Khayyat, currently starring with Sagesse, has been one of the most consistent performers in the league this season. Through 13 games, the versatile forward is averaging: 19.3 points 8.5 rebounds 4.1 assists 1 steal 1 block Playing nearly 34 minutes a night, Khayyat has established himself as a true two-way force and a cornerstone for the Greens. On the other side, Amir Saoud, the dynamic guard of Riyadi, continues to deliver efficient offense and elite playm...