Singapore go down to Syria in FIBA U-16 basketball
Johor, Malaysia, Friday, November 20, 2009 – Singapore went down 58-71 to Syria in a Group C match of the FIBA mens’ U-16 Basketball Championship.
Muhammad Otabachi led the Syrians with 13 points in a balanced team scoring effort which saw all but one of his team mates get on the score sheet.
Larry Liew scored a game-high 15 points for Singapore and added seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block, although he contributed six of the team’s 27 turnovers.
Asian Youth Games teammate Russel Low added 11 points, seven rebounds and three blocks, and Remus Low was the third on the team with double figures in points scored with 10.
Jabez Su, who was also in the AYG team, had a rough outing as he shot two of eight from the field and one of six from the free throw line, and turned the ball over on seven occasions.
But it was his lay up off Larry’s assist which gave Singapore its first lead of the tournament at 4-2, and then a couple of baskets from Remus handed his team their largest lead of the game at three on two separate occasions during the first quarter.
Syria wrestled the advantage back with a free throw from Muhd Otabachi in the waning moments of the period, and it was all Syria from then on. They led by seven at the half and by as many as 19 in the final quarter, before settling for the 71-58 win.
This was the second loss for Singapore after they crashed 33-101 to Korea yesterday, and they are eliminated from the competition. Kuwait also failed to qualify for the quarter-finals after they were beaten 91-50 by the Koreans earlier today.
Korea will be joined in the quarter-final draw by the Syrians, with both teams meeting in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday, November 21, at 6pm.
Quarter by Quarter Scores
Singapore vs Syria
1st Q: 12-13
2nd Q: 10-16
3rd Q: 18-23
4th Q: 18-19
Singapore U-16 Game Box Score
| # | Name | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | OR | DR | TR | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | *Jabez Su | 6 | 2/8 | 1/4 | 1/6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 24:19 |
| 5 | *Russel Low | 11 | 4/11 | 0/0 | 3/5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 26:04 |
| 6 | *Delvin Goh | 6 | 3/5 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 29:56 |
| 7 | Hibshamir Bin Ibrahim | 4 | 2/2 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10:54 |
| 8 | Tan Jun Wei | DNP | ||||||||||||
| 9 | David Soo | 0 | 0/4 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 |
| 10 | Poh Wei Hao | DNP | ||||||||||||
| 11 | *Larry Liew | 15 | 6/15 | 0/3 | 3/3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 35:10 |
| 12 | Remus Low | 10 | 4/13 | 2/6 | 0/1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23:43 |
| 13 | Peter Soo | 6 | 3/4 | 0/1 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7:59 |
| 14 | *Ng Wei Xiang | 0 | 0/6 | 0/1 | 0/0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 22:09 |
| 15 | Lim Zi Yi | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:04 |
| total | 58 | 24/68 | 3/15 | 7/15 | 17 | 31 | 48 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 17 | 200 |
* Denotes starters. PTS – Points scored. FG – Field goals made/attempted. 3PT – Three-point field goals made/attempted. FT – Free throws made/attempted. OR – Offensive rebounds. DR – Defensive rebounds. TR – Total rebounds. AST – Assists. STL – Steals. BS – Blocked shots. TO – Turnovers. PF – Personal fouls. MIN – Minutes played.
Syria U-16 Game Box Score
| # | Name | PTS | FG | 3PT | FT | OR | DR | TR | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kahtan Abfouk | 0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:53 |
| 5 | Amir Sirjjieh | 7 | 3/13 | 1/5 | 0/2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32:53 |
| 6 | *Mahmmoud Trub | 4 | 2/4 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:45 |
| 7 | *MHD Yazen Beirakdar | 7 | 3/6 | 0/0 | 1/2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 19:10 |
| 8 | *Aghyad Rahal | 9 | 3/7 | 0/2 | 3/4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:09 |
| 9 | Mahmmoud Tarakji | 4 | 2/4 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:47 |
| 10 | MHD Tarek Al Zain | 6 | 2/4 | 2/3 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:25 |
| 11 | Shnno Basel | 4 | 2/4 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16:28 |
| 12 | Hamza Akkaslh | 2 | 1/2 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:14 |
| 13 | *Ockba Baghajati | 9 | 4/8 | 0/1 | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:33 |
| 14 | MHD Ali Obaysi | 6 | 2/3 | 0/0 | 2/2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:50 |
| 15 | *Muhammad Otabachi | 13 | 5/17 | 0/1 | 3/9 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31:53 |
| total | 71 | 29/72 | 3/12 | 10/23 | 7 | 25 | 32 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 200 |
* Denotes starters. PTS – Points scored. FG – Field goals made/attempted. 3PT – Three-point field goals made/attempted. FT – Free throws made/attempted. OR – Offensive rebounds. DR – Defensive rebounds. TR – Total rebounds. AST – Assists. STL – Steals. BS – Blocked shots. TO – Turnovers. PF – Personal fouls. MIN – Minutes played.
Boys Team
Russel Low Wenqiang, 16 (Presbyterian High School)
Jabez Su Mingrong, 16 (Catholic High School)
Larry Liew Hua Sen, 16 (North Vista Secondary School)
Ng Wei Xiang, 16 (Unity Secondary School)
Hibshamir bin Ibrahim, 15 (New Town Secondary School)
Brandon Lim Zi Yi, 15 (Dunman High School)
Tan Jun Wei, 15 (Anglican High School)
David Soo Zheng Jie, 15 (Unity Secondary School)
Peter Soo Zheng Yi, 15 (Unity Secondary School)
Delvin Goh Kok Chiang, 14 (Unity Secondary School)
Remus Low Weng Hon, 15 (Unity Secondary School)
Poh Wei Hao (Not taking part), 16 (Naval Base Secondary School)
Team In Charge: Mr Yeo Yew Yong
Head Coach: Mr Ong Yao Kwang
Assistant Coach: Mr Choo Chuan Ling
1st FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship
| Date | Time | Group | White | Pts | Dark | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 19 Nov | 0700 | A | Korea | 101 | Singapore | 33 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 0900 | B | Kazakhstan | 63 | Bahrain | 54 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 1100 | C | China | 109 | Saudi Arabia | 29 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 1300 | D | C. Taipei | 74 | Iran | 87 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 1500 | A | India | 31 | Jordan | 57 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 1700 | C | Syria | 53 | Kuwait | 52 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 1900 | B | Japan | 59 | Philippines | 63 |
| Thu 19 Nov | 2115 | D | Malaysia | 80 | Thailand | 44 |
| Fri 20 Nov | 0800 | A | Saudi Arabia | 40 | India | 55 |
| Fri 20 Nov | 1000 | B | Bahrain | 85 | Japan | 84 |
| Fri 20 Nov | 1200 | C | Kuwait | 50 | Korea | 91 |
| Fri 20 Nov | 1400 | D | Thailand | 36 | Iran | 71 |
| Fri 20 Nov | 1600 | B | Philippines | 76 | Kazakhstan | 50 |
| Fri 20 Nov | 1800 | C | Singapore | 58 | Syria | 71 |
| Fri 20 Nov | 2000 | D | Malaysia | 78 | C. Taipei | 114 |
| Fri 20 Nov | 2200 | A | Jordan | 44 | China | 117 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 0800 | B | Bahrain | 45 | Philippines | 62 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 1000 | A | Jordan | 59 | Saudi Arabia | 36 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 1200 | C | Kuwait | 45 | Singapore | 61 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 1400 | D | C. Taipei | 92 | Thailand | 34 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 1600 | D | Iran | 97 | Malaysia | 52 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 1800 | C | Korea | 103 | Syria | 61 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 2000 | A | China | 121 | India | 47 |
| Sat 21 Nov | 2200 | B | Japan | 78 | Kazakhstan | 66 |
| QUARTER-FINALS | ||||||
| Sun 22 Nov | 2000 | I | China | 108 | Taipei | 61 |
| Sun 22 Nov | 2200 | I | Japan | 56 | Korea | 93 |
| Mon 23 Nov | 1600 | I | Korea | 51 | China | 121 |
| Mon 23 Nov | 1800 | I | Taipei | 75 | Japan | 67 |
| Tue 24 Nov | 2000 | I | China | 115 | Japan | 65 |
| Tue 24 Nov | 2200 | I | Korea | 71 | Taipei | 39 |
| Sun 22 Nov | 2200 | II | Jordan | 51 | Iran | 70 |
| Sun 22 Nov | 1800 | II | Philippines | 71 | Syria | 57 |
| Mon 23 Nov | 2000 | II | Syria | 70 | Jordan | 77 |
| Mon 23 Nov | 2200 | II | Iran | 76 | Philippines | 70 |
| Tue 24 Nov | 1600 | II | Jordan | 45 | Philippines | 60 |
| Tue 24 Nov | 1800 | II | Syria | 58 | Iran | 69 |
| Sun 22 Nov | 0800 | III | India | 52 | Thailand | 55 |
| Sun 22 Nov | 1000 | III | Bahrain | 64 | Singapore | 58 |
| Mon 23 Nov | 1200 | III | Singapore | 51 | India | 65 |
| Mon 23 Nov | 1400 | III | Thailand | 60 | Bahrain | 80 |
| Tue 24 Nov | 0800 | III | India | 58 | Bahrain | 40 |
| Tue 24 Nov | 1000 | III | Singapore | 92 | Thailand | 52 |
| Sun 22 Nov | 1200 | IV | Saudi Arabia | 77 | Malaysia | 84 |
| Sun 22 Nov | 1400 | IV | Kazakhstan | 63 | Kuwait | 66 |
| Mon 23 Nov | 0800 | IV | Kuwait | 60 | Saudi Arabia | 40 |
| Mon 23 Nov | 1000 | IV | Malaysia | 59 | Kazakhstan | 75 |
| Tue 24 Nov | 1200 | IV | Saudi Arabia | 38 | Kazakhstan | 64 |
| Tue 24 Nov | 1400 | IV | Kuwait | 53 | Malaysia | 73 |
| SEMI-FINALS | ||||||
| Thu 26 Nov | 1800 | China | 85 | Philippines | 66 | |
| Thu 26 Nov | 2000 | Iran | 81 | Korea | 82 | |
| CLASSIFICATION | ||||||
| Thu 26 Nov | 1400 | Taipei | 75 | Syria | 50 | |
| Thu 26 Nov | 1600 | Jordan | 57 | Japan | 100 | |
| Thu 26 Nov | 1000 | Playing for 15th | Thailand | 61 | Saudi Arabia | 72 |
| Thu 26 Nov | 1200 | Playing for 13th | Singapore | 60 | Kuwait | 66 |
| Fri 27 Nov | 1000 | Playing for 11th | Bahrain | 73 | Malaysia | 83 |
| Fri 27 Nov | 1200 | Playing for 9th | India | 49 | Kazakhstan | 59 |
| Fri 27 Nov | 1400 | Playing for 7th | Syria | 87 | Jordan | 51 |
| Fri 27 Nov | 1600 | Playing for 5th | Taipei | 71 | Japan | 66 |
| Fri 27 Nov | 1800 | Playing for 3rd | Philippines | 73 | Iran | 83 |
| Fri 27 Nov | 200 | Playing for 1st | China | 104 | Korea | 69 |
Boys’ preliminary round fixtures. Top two from each group will advance to quarter-final stage. Venue: Stadium Bandaraya Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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