Ali Mahmoud
Encyclopedia
Ali Mahmoud is a Lebanese
-Canadian
basketball
player. He currently plays for Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
.
, Canada
to Toufic and Gina Mahmoud, who had immigrated to Canada.
He played with St. Patrick's High School
Fighting Irish 1999 to 2002 and for one academic year, in 2002-2003, in University of Ottawa
Gee-Gees. In 2003, Mahmoud was offered a professional contract by Champville SC
, a Lebanese club in Division A. One year later, he moved to another Lebanese club Al Riyadi
, where he has been playing ever since.
Mahmoud is also a member of the Lebanon national basketball team
that participated in the 2006 FIBA World Championship
which took place in Japan
and in 2010 FIBA World Championship
in Turkey
. He is 1.83m and plays as a point guard
(PG).
Mahmoud is known for his steals. In the 2010 FIBA World Championship
, he was the 2nd best stealer.
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
-Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He currently plays for Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut, also known as Riyadi Club and Sporting Club is a Lebanese Basketball club based in Raouché, Beirut where both men's and women's tournaments are held every year....
.
Career
Mahmoud was born on May 29, 1983 in OttawaOttawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
to Toufic and Gina Mahmoud, who had immigrated to Canada.
He played with St. Patrick's High School
St. Patrick's High School (Ottawa)
St. Patrick's High School, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is a Catholic high school publicly funded under the Ontario school system as part of the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board...
Fighting Irish 1999 to 2002 and for one academic year, in 2002-2003, in University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual, research-intensive, non-denominational, international university in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of the oldest universities in Canada. It was originally established as the College of Bytown in 1848 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate...
Gee-Gees. In 2003, Mahmoud was offered a professional contract by Champville SC
Champville SC
Champville SC or Champville Maristes Sports and Basketball Club Champville SC competes in the Lebanese Basketball League 1st division.-History:* Lebanese League Semifinals -02, 06, 07* Lebanese Cup Winner -04, 10...
, a Lebanese club in Division A. One year later, he moved to another Lebanese club Al Riyadi
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut, also known as Riyadi Club and Sporting Club is a Lebanese Basketball club based in Raouché, Beirut where both men's and women's tournaments are held every year....
, where he has been playing ever since.
Mahmoud is also a member of the Lebanon national basketball team
Lebanon national basketball team
The Lebanon national basketball team is the basketball team representing Lebanon in international competitions.-History:The first time basketball was ever played in Lebanon was in the mid-1920s in the American University of Beirut...
that participated in the 2006 FIBA World Championship
2006 FIBA World Championship
The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
which took place in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and in 2010 FIBA World Championship
2010 FIBA World Championship
The 2010 FIBA World Championship, hosted by Turkey, was the international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams. The tournament ran from August 28 to September 12, 2010. It was co-organized by the International Basketball Federation , Turkish Basketball Federation and the...
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. He is 1.83m and plays as a point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
(PG).
Mahmoud is known for his steals. In the 2010 FIBA World Championship
2010 FIBA World Championship
The 2010 FIBA World Championship, hosted by Turkey, was the international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams. The tournament ran from August 28 to September 12, 2010. It was co-organized by the International Basketball Federation , Turkish Basketball Federation and the...
, he was the 2nd best stealer.
Clubs
- 2002-2003 OttawaOttawaOttawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
CISCISCIS usually refers to the Commonwealth of Independent States, a modern political entity consisting of eleven former Soviet Union republics.The acronym CIS may also refer to:-Organizations:...
starting five - 2003-2004: Champville SCChampville SCChampville SC or Champville Maristes Sports and Basketball Club Champville SC competes in the Lebanese Basketball League 1st division.-History:* Lebanese League Semifinals -02, 06, 07* Lebanese Cup Winner -04, 10...
(Lebanon-Div.A, starting five): 6.8ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.9apg, 2.1spg - 2004-2005: Sporting Al Riyadi BeirutSporting Al Riyadi BeirutSporting Al Riyadi Beirut, also known as Riyadi Club and Sporting Club is a Lebanese Basketball club based in Raouché, Beirut where both men's and women's tournaments are held every year....
(Lebanon-Div.A): 25 games: 8.7ppg, 5.2rpg, 4.9apg, Steals-1(3.1spg), 2FGP: 58.0%, 3FGP: 37.0% - 2005-2006: Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Div.A)
- 2006-2007: Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Div.A): 18 games: 9.8ppg, 5.5rpg, 6.6apg, 2.9spg, 2FGP: 47.2%, 3PT: 32.7%, FT: 67.7%
- 2007-2008: Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Div.A): 19 games: 9.6ppg, 6.2rpg, 4.3apg, 2.0spg, 2FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 37.8%, FT: 51.4%
- 2008-2009: Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Div.A, starting five): 23 games: 12.2ppg, 5.9rpg, Assists-1 (6.3apg), 2.0spg, 2FGP-3 (61.8%), 3PT: 30.1%, FT: 56.9%
- 2009-2010: Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon-Div.A, starting five)
Awards and achievements
- Lebanese Basketball LeagueLebanese Basketball LeagueThe Lebanese Basketball League or FLB League or BANKMED FLB League is the top basketball league in Lebanon and one of the top leagues in Asia. It is organised annually as a national championship with playoffs and a national cup by the Lebanese Basketball Federation . The Men Division A made up of...
Champion -2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 - Arab Club Championships -2005 (Winner), 2006 (Winner), 2007 (Winner), 2009 (Winner)
- Asian Championships in Doha -2005 (Silver)
- Lebanese Cup Winner -2006, 2007, 2008
- World Championships in Japan2006 FIBA World ChampionshipThe 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
- - WABA Club Championships -2008 (Winner)
- Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Honorable Mention -2008
- Dubai International Tournament Winner -2008
- Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Domestic Player of the Year -2009
- Asia-Basket.com All-Arab Club Championships 2nd Team -2009
- World Championships in Turkey2010 FIBA World ChampionshipThe 2010 FIBA World Championship, hosted by Turkey, was the international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams. The tournament ran from August 28 to September 12, 2010. It was co-organized by the International Basketball Federation , Turkish Basketball Federation and the...
- 2nd Best Stealer of the Tournament.
External links
- http://www.asia-basket.com/player.asp?Cntry=Lebanon&PlayerID=33686