Basketball Merdeka Cup by Southern Tigers Basketball, Johor Bahru

Last Saturday (22nd August 2015) in conjunction with National Day, Southern Tigers Basketball organized mini-tournament-Basketball Merdeka Cup 2015 in Serene Park Basketball Court, Johor Bahru. The event started at 8:00am in morning and the final match was manage to complete in late afternoon. A total of 8 teams participate in this tournament, divided into 2 groups of 4. They are;

Ace Killer

Weekenders

Chingaz

UTHM Falcon

Larkin Boys

SMSJ Spartan

Kaizen - UITM PG

The Masaian

WEEKENDERS; UTHM FALCON; UITM KAIZEN; LARKIN BOYS; CHINGAZ; SMSJ SPARTAN; THE MASAIAN; ACE KILLER

Rules and regulation set as follow:

1. Each game set for 20 minutes with 2 half ( 9 mins first half + 2 mins rest time + 9 mins second half)
2. Teams will be permitted for only 1 Timeout per match.
3. Shot Clock will be set for 32 seconds.
4. The game will be a non-stop mode whereby there will be no free throw, only side-line ball for any foul committed.
5. Foul Out is applicable on a player after fifth consecutive fouls.
6. Only the champion from each group will play in the Final Game.

Here are the full result of the tournament, click on figure to have a better view;

Table Result

Around the tournament;

Congratulation to ACE KILLERS, champion of the Merdeka Cup 2015!

There is rumors to create community basketball league at southern region, and was discussed internally among the active basketball club in Johor. Aren't you excited? Looking forward for that to happened!! *double thumbs up*

UMP won MASUM Men's Basketball 2015

Closing Ceremony MASUM Sports Carnival 2015, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has been held at the Sports Hall 1, UTM Johor Bahru at 3.00pm. Closing speech was delivered by the Chairman of the Organising Committee MASUM Sports Carnival 2015, UTM Hon. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ismail bin Abdul Aziz, who is also the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (HEMA) UTM. In his speech, he hopes that this year's edition MASUM is the best sports tournament and leave memories that can not be forgotten by all parties. He also expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the citizens of UTM Sports Excellence for their efforts to lead the planning and implementation of the success of MASUM 2015.

Of course stealing the spotlight of the final day, was the Final Men's Basketball between Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) and Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP). UMP won the match with score of 66-31. Meanwhile Gold Medal of Women's Basketball goes to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) for win in the final 52-36 against Universiti Malaya (UM). Third place goes to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

UMP Basketball team showing off their gold medal

The closing ceremony ended with the surrender flag MASUM Championship by Hon. TNC (HEMA) UTM MASUM to the Secretary-General, Mr. Hj. Mohamed Rafee Jusoh. Sports Carnival MASUM this time witnessed the appearance of many great athletes in sport-alet respectively. The athletes who competed for the best commitment to improve and increase the contingent medals respectively. UiTM topped the list of citations by leaving off its rivals with 60 gold, 33 silver and 26 bronze medals. UPM ranked second with 29 gold, 26 silver and 18 bronze followed by UM in 3rd place with 14 gold, 17 silver and 21 bronze medals. UTM was ranked the 5th day before the tournament ended successfully intercept USM on the last day of the tournament and ranked fourth with 12 gold, 10 silver and 16 bronze medals. USM was forced to agree on the steps to the 5th with 11 gold, 13 silver and 24 bronze medals. Full rank of medals as follow;

Event by Southern Tiger Basketball Community, 3-Sides Basketball Tournament at Serene Park Basketball Court, Johor Bahru

Last night something awesome was happening at Serene Park Basketball Court, located at center of the Taman Serene Park Johor Bahru. Its a 3-Sides friendly tournament between Weekenders BC, UTHM ballers and Guest Team (Team Qayyum). This event was organized by Southern Tiger Basketball, the group which their main aim to promote NC basketball in Johor, as well introduce basketball towards community. The games played with 40 minutes divided into half (10 minutes break in between), with 2 times out given per half.  Results from the match as below, team points in brackets;

1st Game: UTHM (57) vs WKNDRS (32)
2nd Game: WKNDRS (42) vs Guest Team (38)
3rd Game: Guest Team (21) vs UTHM (30)

Even no prizes giveaway for the winner, each team play hard with no compromise and high spirit to win the game. The surface of court might be a bit slippery, but with the fully covered roof and grandstand built alongside shall highlighted the elegance of the court. Here is some of the photos taken last night, credit to Bro Fendi (WKNDRS BC);

Unfortunately I was not there last night sobbs (T_T) the pictures were shared in the whatsapp group. Next event must make sure be there!!

Good event, foster fraternity inbetween Johor ballers, Well done Southern Tiger Basketball Community!!

Caribolakeranjang: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) College 9 Basketball Court, Johor Bahru, Johor

Everything about this court is  incomparable, the best outdoor court I had been so far. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) College 9 Basketball Court. To mention that UTM is one of the top university in Malaysia, also been ranks among top of the universities around the world. It might look I am a bit bias because I am graduated here (HAHA!).

The court had been the main focus not only players from all colleges inside the UTM but also best players from Johor Bahru. Equip with chain net (cool!), but also the surface of the court is very good and give perfect bounce for the ball.  Every Thursday and Friday night, most players will gather and play here with 5 on 5 full court game is preferable. Name as Xcelerators Basketball Club (BC), Weekenders BC, Sembang BC are some of the famous basketball teams played there. Their passion, determination and craving for win makes every games very challenge and tense! Not to mention if your team lost, need to wait outside until the game is finished.