AMMAN — I have mentioned the most prominent new
faces playing for the
CFI Basketball Premier League, most of them young
players, but now that the features of the Top Four have become clear, I will
give a comprehensive review of the best stars during the first stage of the
league.
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Amin Abu Hawass: There is no doubt that Abu Hawass
is talented and diligent, and a main pillar of any team he plays with, but his
unpredictable performance from one match to another exposed him to criticism
and his individuality affected the amount of time he played with the national
team. There is a big shift in his level of performance; still, consistency and
team spirit are needed. A remarkable improvement in defensive performance was
obvious during his team’s matches against
Al-Ahli. Abu Hawass is leading in the
league in attacking with an average of 27.9 points. He will be one of the most
important players in the national team during the Arab championship and the
World Cup finals.
Malik Kanaan: After his exclusion from the national
team squad during the World Cup — he was instrumental in Jordan’s reaching it —
and after an unremarkable season with
Al-Jubeiha, Malik seems to have returned
to his fighting spirit and speed during this season with the Orthodox Club.
His comprehensive performance and strong defensive
abilities played a huge part in giving his club the lead in the league, and the
seriousness with which he works during exercises, and his virility during
matches are proof of that not everyone possesses the genes needed to deal with
challenge that Malik does.
Mohamed Shaher: This giant who has all the elements
of an integrated center player this season carried, in some matches, the burden
of the team on his shoulders. He matured in attack, shows fighting spirit in
defense and leadership role, improved medium-range shots, and it has become
difficult for any player to stop him from becoming one of the best among the
center players in Jordan.
Ashraf Al-Hindi: With Mahmoud Abdeen injured, and
despite criticism of the fact that he was signed for the team, this fighter,
with his strong defense and his most wonderful shots, seems to have conquered
the hearts of the fans of his club. Hindi is a player that every coach would
love to have on his team, and with experience, the intimidation that comes with
big matches will fade away.
Mitri Boucheh’s combativeness distinguishes him from
the rest. He has a lot of determination. This season, he was forced to play a
key role in most matches, and he proved himself valuable to a huge degree. His
shots and free throws improved, as did his speed, combativeness, and the luster
that any basketball player needs.
Jordan Desouky: Three-shot range shooting is a
talent, and several seasons ago we knew that Desouky had it, but could not use
it as required; this season we saw a change in Desouky’s playing style and the
great accuracy of his shots make one optimistic about his future, because we
have a star. He must maintain his level and avoid playing aggressively, for
fear of exclusion.
I am sure there are many other stars, but these were
the most visible during the league games.
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