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**daniab** · 05-22-2008, 03:27 PM

Gophers forward Jamal Abu-Shamala will try out for Jordan’s national team next month, according to Gophers spokesman Matt Slieter.

Abu-Shamala is eligible to compete for the Jordanian national team because his father, Subhy, is a native of the Middle Eastern nation.

Abu-Shamala was unavailable for comment for this story.

According to asia-basket.com, Abu-Shamala is the only Division I basketball player of Jordanian heritage.

He averaged 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game last season for Minnesota.

**interxavierxxx** · 05-22-2008, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by daniab

Gophers forward Jamal Abu-Shamala will try out for Jordan’s national team next month, according to Gophers spokesman Matt Slieter.

Abu-Shamala is eligible to compete for the Jordanian national team because his father, Subhy, is a native of the Middle Eastern nation.

Abu-Shamala was unavailable for comment for this story.

According to asia-basket.com, Abu-Shamala is the only Division I basketball player of Jordanian heritage.

He averaged 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game last season for Minnesota.

Hmm... I wonder when the time will come for an Asian/Arab player to be a top scorer for an US NCAA Div I team. Yes there's a lot of Asian representatives in many US leagues but it's very very rare for them to be the team's top scorer.

**daniab** · 05-22-2008, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by interxavierxxx

Hmm... I wonder when the time will come for an Asian/Arab player to be a top scorer for an US NCAA Div I team. Yes there's a lot of Asian representatives in many US leagues but it's very very rare for them to be the team's top scorer.

Good point.
Rony Seikely was one of the historical scorers in the NCAA,he scored around 10000 points in his career with Syracruse.
Its United states, the country of the biggest prospects.

**daniab** · 05-23-2008, 07:16 AM

The jordanian federation decided to naturalize either Ira Clark or Darlin Jonhson instead of Rasheim Wright to represent the NT.

Source: Jordanian Newspapers

**asapa11** · 05-25-2008, 06:05 AM

where is osama daghlas?

**daniab** · 05-25-2008, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by asapa11

where is osama daghlas?

injured!
he did an operation from 2 months and he needs as i know 1 more month to heal.

Preparations Plan for Jordan:
- one week training in Turkey
-Waba tournament btw 18 and 22 june
-King Abdullah Tournament (july)
-3 weeks camp in Spain and Portugal
-Stankovic cup (october)

As i read in other boards,the jordanian federation is doing a great efforts to find players from jordanian heritage and the last one was Sami Badawi after Jamal Abu Shamala.

Sami is playing in the NCAA division 2,he didnt played any games in 2 years in the NCAA. He's 208 cm and Center.He doesnt have the jordanian identity
but his father is from Jordan.

http://newberryindians.athleticsite.com/profile.asp?playerID=1340

Sami Badawi - New Orleans Privateers Forward/Center - ESPN

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=28075

View the profile of New Orleans Privateers Forward/Center Sami Badawi on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

**Khalid80** · 05-26-2008, 09:06 AM

Was Sam Douglas Playing in the NBDL?

Does anyone know if Sam Douglas was playing in the NBDL last season and what were his stats?

**daniab** · 05-26-2008, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by Khalid80

Does anyone know if Sam Douglas was playing in the NBDL last season and what were his stats?

No idea about Sam.
What i know is about Francis ireifig whose playing with point lama in the NAIA (USA)

**daniab** · 05-28-2008, 07:02 AM

Rasheim Wright will back to play with Jordan NT according to the jordanian newspapers.

**daniab** · 05-29-2008, 07:02 PM

Jamal Abu-Shamala
# 33
Guard - G
Height: 6-5 Weight: 200
Sophomore

Abu-Shamala Bio with Stats
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Courtesy: University of Minnesota
Release: 12/31/1999
Originally a walk-on in the fall of 2005 and has earned a scholarship and a role in the playing rotation • an excellent outside shooter, he shot .431 (44-102) from three-point range during the 2006-07 season, the second-best season mark in Gopher history.

Milestones:
Shot .431 (44-102) from three-point range during the 2006-07 season, the second-best season mark in Gopher history • scored in double figures 16 times in his career • scored his 400th career point on Dec. 22, 2007 vs. Santa Clara • scored his 300th career point on Feb. 10, 2007 at Michigan • grabbed his 200th career rebound on Feb. 9, 2008 vs. Iowa • currently is tied for fourth all-time in career three-point percentage at .419 (93-222) • is seven shy of the Gophers career top-10 in three-point field goals made.

2007-08 | Junior season:
Played 24 minutes, scored 11 points and grabbed a season-high five rebounds in the season finale againstMaryland • scored a season-high 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the floor, including 4-of-6 from behind the arc in 27 minutes at Northwestern (2/6) • tied a career-high with one block to go along with eight points in 24 minutes against Northwestern (1/9) • tied a career-high with two steals to go along with six points against Michigan State (1/5) • grabbed a season-high five rebounds against UNLV (12/30) • scored season-high 11 points against UC Riverside (12/1) and tied a career-high with two steals • played 15 minutes in the season opener vs. Army (11/10) • finished with seven points, three assists and two rebounds.

2006-07 | Sophomore Season:
Averaged 8.2 points per game in conference action, improving from 4.8 in non-conference play • played in all 31 games, making 20 starts • ranked fourth overall in the conference in three-point field goal percentage at .431 (44-102) • in league games only, finished sixth in three-point field goal percentage at .443 (27-61) • 12th in three-pointers made at 1.69 per game • notched a career-best 27 points on 8-of-13 shooting and 5-of-8 from three-point range • scored 14 points, was 5-of-8 from the field, 4-of-6 from three-point range in 30 minutes vs. Ohio State (2/18) • had 11 points, was 3-of-4 from beyond the arc in 19 minutes at Michigan (2/10) • led the team with a career-high 19 points, with 7-of-11 from the field and 5-of-8 from behind the arc in a career-high 38 minutes vs. Northwestern (1/31) • had eight points, two rebounds and an assist in 30 minutes vs. Penn State (1/27) • went 5-of-6 from the field, 3-of-4 from behind the arc for a total of 14 points in a career-high 36 minutes vs. Purdue (1/3) • went 3-for-5 from the field and 3-for-4 from behind the arc for a total of nine points vs. UCF (12/12) • hit game-tying shot with the clock winding down to send the game into the second overtime at UAB (12/5) • had six points and five rebounds in 20 minutes vs. Arizona State (12/2) • went 4-of-7 from the field, 2-of-3 from three point range, and 2-of-2 from the line for 12 points in 28 minutes vs. Montana (11/26) • had three points and a career-high five assists in 28 minutes vs. Long Island (11/17) • scored four points and grabbed six rebounds in 29 minutes before fouling out vs. North Dakota State (11/13) • letterwinner.

2005-06 | Freshman Season:
Had five points in 11 minutes at Cincinnati (3/21) in the NIT Second Round • had six points, two rebounds and a block in nine minutes vs. Wake Forest (3/15) in NIT First Round • led team with 15 points, was 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, and grabbed five boards in 27 minutes at Northwestern (2/4) • scored the first five points of the game and finished with eight points with an assist and a rebound in 24 minutes vs. Purdue (2/22) • had 11 points, was 5-of-6 from the line in the final minutes with four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 27 minutes vs. Iowa (2/18) • had seven points, a rebound and an assist in 17 minutes vs. Michigan State (2/11) • started his second straight game and led the team with 16 points, on 6-of-10 shooting, 4-of-7 from beyond the arc in 30 minutes at Ohio State (2/4) • made his third career start, first in Big Ten play and scored seven points, on 3-of-6 shooting, with two assists in 25 minutes • started his second career game and scored seven points with four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes vs. South Dakota State (12/23) • did not miss a field goal attempt over a three-game stretch in December (made 11 straight field goals) • had 13 points, was 5-of-5 from the field, 2-of-2 from three, with two rebounds in 25 minutes vs. Grambling (12/21) • scored a career-high 14 points on 5-of-5 shooting, 3-of-3 from beyond the arc, with two assists and two steals in a career-high 31 minutes at Arizona State (12/5) • started his first game as a Golden Gopher, scored three points and grabbed four rebounds in 27 minutes vs. Coastal Carolina (12/3) • scored five points, grabbed a career-high nine rebounds in 28 minutes at Maryland (11/30); it was the fourth straight game with a career-high minutes played • matched a career-high with eight points and six rebounds in 27 minutes vs. Gardner-Webb (11/28) • had a career-high eight points, on 3-of-7 shooting, 2-of-5 from three-point range, with two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes vs. Chattanooga (11/26) • scored his first points as a Golden Gopher with a three-pointer against North Dakota State (11/18) • letterwinner.

High School:
A graduate of Shakopee High School • high school coaches were Bruce Kugath and Terry Techaim • a Minnesota Mr. Basketball finalist • named all-state his senior season • first team all-metro by the St. Paul Pioneer Press • two-time all-conference selection • top-10 Timberwolves award • team captain and most valuable player • named athlete of the week twice by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and KARE Channel 11 • team won the state championship his senior year • named to the all-tournament team his senior year • averaged 19.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists his senior season • shot 56 percent from the field, 79 percent from the line and 44 percent from three-point range • academic all-state • ‘A’ honor roll member • honor graduate • earned letters in basketball and track & field.

**daniab** · 05-30-2008, 04:46 PM

A new player from jordanian descent will join the NT.

Roman halik (214cm-C-80)

Basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Standings

http://www.eurobasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=CZE&PlayerID=51202

The jordanian federation is very very active !!!!!! bravo!

Francis Ireifig will back also.

http://www.usbasket.com/player.asp?Cntry=USA&PlayerID=73317

4 new player to join jordan NT
Jamal Abu Shamala
Sami Badawi
Roman halik
Francis ireifig

**Khalid80** · 05-31-2008, 03:08 PM

Yo Daniab!
Do u think that the level of basketball in Jordan might soon surpass that of Lebanon?
The Jordanian league has greatly improved over the last few years and the foreigners that are playing there (especially those playing with Zain) are of excellent level.
The problem in Lebanon is that our league is still considered as an amateur league and not a professional league. Most of the teams are funded by individuals (Harriri for Riyadi, Safadi for Mouttahed, etc.).
This is why I am concerned that there might be a time when we won't be able to keep improving unless we become a professional league sponsored by organizations.
Lebanon though i believe is still better since the national team has already qualified twice to the World Championships and they still have a chance to qualify to the Olympics (inshalla).

**daniab** · 05-31-2008, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Khalid80

Yo Daniab!
Do u think that the level of basketball in Jordan might soon surpass that of Lebanon?
The Jordanian league has greatly improved over the last few years and the foreigners that are playing there (especially those playing with Zain) are of excellent level.
The problem in Lebanon is that our league is still considered as an amateur league and not a professional league. Most of the teams are funded by individuals (Harriri for Riyadi, Safadi for Mouttahed, etc.).
This is why I am concerned that there might be a time when we won't be able to keep improving unless we become a professional league sponsored by organizations.
Lebanon though i believe is still better since the national team has already qualified twice to the World Championships and they still have a chance to qualify to the Olympics (inshalla).

Hey khalid !
No Lebanon is still way way better than Jordan.
Jordan doesnt have any talent forwards and guards unlike Lebanon.The good thing in Jordan,that the federation is really thinking to prove their performances and they have started the work by naturalizing Rasheim Wright and get back the identity of some abroad players such Sam Doughlas,Enver sobsokov,Jamal El Maayta,and lately Jamal Abu Shamala,Sami Badawi,Roman Halik and Raouf Al-Obeidy.
If Lebanon also work on getting back the lebanese abroad then theres another talk even on the dominance of China in Asia.

Its pitty that Lebanon haven't yet a superleague due for the bad bad situations in Lebanon since a long time and no solution soon for it.
To progress the game,u need advertising,sponsors,money,banks,cool time,safe society.....Jordan,iran,quatar and all these countries have all the mentioned above while Lebanon doesnt.

How could we attract the sponsers and the political situation is effecting on everything in the country ???

**Khalid80** · 05-31-2008, 04:06 PM

Yo Daniab!
Yeah i'm worried that if the political situation stays unstable then there won't be any sponsors and no Lebanese players abroad would be willing to come play in Lebanon.
But yeah if the situation does improve here then I think that we might be able to compete with China even though this is still a long shot. China almost has more basketball players than the Lebanese population living in Lebanon

and they have excellent players over 2 meters (I think that the average height of the Chinese national team is 2 meters).

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