March 29th the Playoffs continue with the Elite Eight match-ups!
11am - 3rd Seed Ikhlas vs 6th Seed Falaq
In their only regular season meeting, Ikhlas got the win by a 74-67 final score. Ikhlas had their full roster available and it showed as they got big games from their stars as Zakariya Tmj Khan put up 20 points while Chad Mondesir and Zamam Khan each added 14 points. If Falaq is to have a chance in this game they need to limit points in the paint and cut of any transition baskets from Ikhlas who like to get into a fast paced game. Falaq kept that previous meeting close but Ikhlas later attributed that to some hot shooting from the outside (9/14 on three's) that they do not expect to happen again. Falaq has struggled at times and were almost upset by Kawthar in the first round so they need to start strong in this game and allow Nathan Campbell and Ahsan Mahmood to get going early.
In their only regular season meeting, Ikhlas got the win by a 74-67 final score. Ikhlas had their full roster available and it showed as they got big games from their stars as Zakariya Tmj Khan put up 20 points while Chad Mondesir and Zamam Khan each added 14 points. If Falaq is to have a chance in this game they need to limit points in the paint and cut of any transition baskets from Ikhlas who like to get into a fast paced game. Falaq kept that previous meeting close but Ikhlas later attributed that to some hot shooting from the outside (9/14 on three's) that they do not expect to happen again. Falaq has struggled at times and were almost upset by Kawthar in the first round so they need to start strong in this game and allow Nathan Campbell and Ahsan Mahmood to get going early.
12pm - 4th Seed Tamjeed vs 5th Seed Takathur
The only regular season meeting between these teams saw Tamjeed lay a 53-36 beating on Takathur. That said, Tamjeed has 10 players available for the game while Takathur only had five so the lack of subs definitely made a difference - thing is that Takathur has been ravaged by injuries and are going to be without Captain Hussain Shivji which is a huge loss. Tamjeed has multiple weapons to use here, expect Jeremy Alleyne andMic Husbenz to lead the scoring while Steve Anagnostopoulos provides them with a little bit of everything. Takathur has a big challenge here but if Faizal Merali and Alhussein Gillani can get their shot going anything is possible.
The only regular season meeting between these teams saw Tamjeed lay a 53-36 beating on Takathur. That said, Tamjeed has 10 players available for the game while Takathur only had five so the lack of subs definitely made a difference - thing is that Takathur has been ravaged by injuries and are going to be without Captain Hussain Shivji which is a huge loss. Tamjeed has multiple weapons to use here, expect Jeremy Alleyne andMic Husbenz to lead the scoring while Steve Anagnostopoulos provides them with a little bit of everything. Takathur has a big challenge here but if Faizal Merali and Alhussein Gillani can get their shot going anything is possible.
1pm - 2nd Seed Fatiha vs 7th Seed Adiyat
Adiyat was the winner when these teams met in the regular season and coming into this game felt that they had the advantage to pull of an upset. In that meeting Omar Sabri ate up 16 rebounds and his presence opened things up for Nouraiz Akbar and Saurabh Acharya to get more room to shoot and they took full advantage. Fathia comes in having won their last three games but will be hard pressed to shut down their former teammate in Akbar who can stretch the defense with his ability to shoot from long distance. Assim Chaudhary was big in the first round of the playoffs and will be counted on to provide his offense in this game as well.
Adiyat was the winner when these teams met in the regular season and coming into this game felt that they had the advantage to pull of an upset. In that meeting Omar Sabri ate up 16 rebounds and his presence opened things up for Nouraiz Akbar and Saurabh Acharya to get more room to shoot and they took full advantage. Fathia comes in having won their last three games but will be hard pressed to shut down their former teammate in Akbar who can stretch the defense with his ability to shoot from long distance. Assim Chaudhary was big in the first round of the playoffs and will be counted on to provide his offense in this game as well.
2pm - 1st Seed Nas vs 8th Seed Zilzal
Nas came away with a 64-58 win when these teams last met but things have changed since. Sanel Sehic broke his wrist and is likely out (unless he is a very fast healer) and others on Nas were banged up at the end of the regular season. That said they still have Jamal SaugaCity BundyDouglas to lead the way and he will need support from Yasin Douglas andJim Ex along with a big interior presence from Yoosrie Salhia. Zilzal comes into this game having defeated Kursi in the first round and saving Nas from facing a very motivated Sherif Shehata. Zilzal will need big game from Fareed Cheema and Tyler-Anthony Tessier while Andre Henriquesand Rizwan Rana attack in transition. Kenrick Williams will need to establish a presence in the paint as Nas will have issues with his size.
Nas came away with a 64-58 win when these teams last met but things have changed since. Sanel Sehic broke his wrist and is likely out (unless he is a very fast healer) and others on Nas were banged up at the end of the regular season. That said they still have Jamal SaugaCity BundyDouglas to lead the way and he will need support from Yasin Douglas andJim Ex along with a big interior presence from Yoosrie Salhia. Zilzal comes into this game having defeated Kursi in the first round and saving Nas from facing a very motivated Sherif Shehata. Zilzal will need big game from Fareed Cheema and Tyler-Anthony Tessier while Andre Henriquesand Rizwan Rana attack in transition. Kenrick Williams will need to establish a presence in the paint as Nas will have issues with his size.
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