The final games of the 2009 Jones Cup were played last night and the standings for all nine teams have been determined – with Iran continuing their dominance in Asian play. 1. Iran (6 wins – 2 losses) 2. Jordan (7-1) 3. Lebanon (6-2) 4. Taiwan-A (6-2) 5. Korea (5-3) 6. Philippines (2-6) 7. Taiwan-B [...]

Iranian club Mahram defeated Zain 78-68 in the 20th FIBA Asia Cup Championship (Discuss). With two dominant scorers in Jackson Vroman and Samad Nikkah Bahrami, Mahram overwhelmed their Jordanian opponents beginning in the second quarter. Vroman led Mahram with 19 points and 10 rebounds and was named MVP. “I’m happier for the win than the [...]

Jakarta, Indonesia – After defeating Al-Riyadhi of Lebanon, Iranian club Mahram will face Zain, a club from Jordan, in the Finals for the 2009 FIBA Asia Champions Cup. (Discuss the 2009 Asian Cup tournament) If Mahram is successful, Iran will have won three consecutive Asia Cup Championships;  Iran’s Saba Battery had won the two previous [...]