Alpha Bangura
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Alfath Belgasem is a Sierra Leone
-Libyan
basketball player who competed as a member of the Libya national basketball team
at the FIBA Africa Championship 2009
and playing professionally for Anibal Zahle
of the Lebanese Basketball League
. He recently played for the Air21 Express
of the Philippine Basketball Association
as an import.
Belgasem, then known as Alpha Bangura played NCAA basketball at St. John's University for two years after starting his career at Monmouth University
. Following his college career, Bangura has played professional basketball in the United States with the CBA
and USBL and overseas in Portugal, Israel, Spain, Japan, Puerto Rico, Lebanon, Kuwait, Venezuela, and recently in the Philippines for the Air21 Express
. In 2008-09, Bangura spent most of the year with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
of the D-League, averaging 18.9 points per game over 26 games before being traded to the Bakersfield Jam
for the last nine games of the season. In 2010 he signed with Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
playing his first match in the league
against runner ups Al Mouttahed Tripoli
. He signed for Anibal Zahle
in the Lebanese Basketball League
for the 2010-11 season. He played his first game against his former team Sagesse
.
Belgasem was one of the most consistent members of the Libyan team
that finished 11th as the host country in the 2009 FIBA Africa Championship. He averaged 14.4 points per game over six games for the Libyans before only playing one minute in two games the consolation bracket. Belgasem scored a game high 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the opening game against South Africa
to send the Libyans into the eighth finals. Belgasem again scored a game high 23 points in a two point victory Libyan over Egypt in the eighth finals, its only victory in that round.
He was signed by the Air21 Express
as their 2nd import for the 2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup
. He led the team to the semi-finals after beating the Alsaka Aces
2-1. However, they got swept by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 3-0. He played again for them in the 2011 PBA Governors Cup
, but he was unable to help them get a single win.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone , officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and southwest. Sierra Leone covers a total area of and has an estimated population between 5.4 and 6.4...
-Libyan
Libyan
A Libyan is a person or thing of, from, or related to Libya in North Africa.The term Libyan may also refer to:* A person from Libya, or of Libyan descent. For information about the Libyan people, see Demographics of Libya and Culture of Libya. For specific persons, see List of Libyans.* Libyan...
basketball player who competed as a member of the Libya national basketball team
Libya national basketball team
The Libyan national basketball team represents Libya in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Kurat As-Sallah al-Leebiyyah...
at the FIBA Africa Championship 2009
FIBA Africa Championship 2009
The 2009 FIBA Africa Championship was the 25th FIBA Africa Championship, played under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Basketball, the basketball sport governing body, and the African zone thereof. At stake were the three berths allocated to Africa in the 2010 FIBA World Championship...
and playing professionally for Anibal Zahle
Anibal Zahle
Anibal Zahle is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program that played in first division basketball for many years. Its women basketball team presently plays in top division for women...
of the Lebanese Basketball League
Lebanese Basketball League
The 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...
. He recently played for the Air21 Express
Air21 Express
The Barako Bull Energy is a Philippine Basketball Association team that began in 2002.Barako Bull is owned by Energy Food and Drinks Inc., a subsidiary of the Linaheim Corporate Services, owners of the defunct Laguna Lakers of the Metropolitan Basketball Association...
of the Philippine Basketball Association
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
as an import.
Belgasem, then known as Alpha Bangura played NCAA basketball at St. John's University for two years after starting his career at Monmouth University
Monmouth University
Monmouth University is a private university located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States.Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, it became Monmouth College in 1956, and later Monmouth University in 1995 after receiving its charter....
. Following his college career, Bangura has played professional basketball in the United States with the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
and USBL and overseas in Portugal, Israel, Spain, Japan, Puerto Rico, Lebanon, Kuwait, Venezuela, and recently in the Philippines for the Air21 Express
Air21 Express
The Barako Bull Energy is a Philippine Basketball Association team that began in 2002.Barako Bull is owned by Energy Food and Drinks Inc., a subsidiary of the Linaheim Corporate Services, owners of the defunct Laguna Lakers of the Metropolitan Basketball Association...
. In 2008-09, Bangura spent most of the year with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas....
of the D-League, averaging 18.9 points per game over 26 games before being traded to the Bakersfield Jam
Bakersfield Jam
The Bakersfield Jam is an expansion franchise of the National Basketball Association Development League that began play in 2006-07. It plays its home games at the newly-built Jam Events Center in Bakersfield, California, United States, which had been built as their practice facility...
for the last nine games of the season. In 2010 he signed with 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....
playing his first match in the league
Lebanese Basketball League
The 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...
against runner ups Al Mouttahed Tripoli
Al Mouttahed Tripoli
Al Muttahed also known by its name United Club Tripoli is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program playing in top division for men and women. It is located Tripoli, Lebanon...
. He signed for Anibal Zahle
Anibal Zahle
Anibal Zahle is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program that played in first division basketball for many years. Its women basketball team presently plays in top division for women...
in the Lebanese Basketball League
Lebanese Basketball League
The 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...
for the 2010-11 season. He played his first game against his former team Sagesse
Hekmeh
Hekmeh SC, or Hekmeh Sports Club also known by its French synonym Sagesse or Club Sagesse or Club Sportif Sagesse is a multi-sports club in Lebanon....
.
Belgasem was one of the most consistent members of the Libyan team
Libya national basketball team
The Libyan national basketball team represents Libya in international basketball matches and is controlled by the Kurat As-Sallah al-Leebiyyah...
that finished 11th as the host country in the 2009 FIBA Africa Championship. He averaged 14.4 points per game over six games for the Libyans before only playing one minute in two games the consolation bracket. Belgasem scored a game high 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the opening game against South Africa
South Africa national basketball team
South Africa national basketball team is a basketball team that represents South Africa in international competitions.- African Championship record :-Roster:Team for the FIBA Africa Championship 2007* Quintin Denyssen –...
to send the Libyans into the eighth finals. Belgasem again scored a game high 23 points in a two point victory Libyan over Egypt in the eighth finals, its only victory in that round.
He was signed by the Air21 Express
Air21 Express
The Barako Bull Energy is a Philippine Basketball Association team that began in 2002.Barako Bull is owned by Energy Food and Drinks Inc., a subsidiary of the Linaheim Corporate Services, owners of the defunct Laguna Lakers of the Metropolitan Basketball Association...
as their 2nd import for the 2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup
2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup
-Air21-Alaska series:-Talk 'N Text-Air21 series:-Smart Gilas-Barangay Ginebra series:-Finals:- Imports :The following is the list of imports, which had played for their respective teams at least once, with the returning imports in italics...
. He led the team to the semi-finals after beating the Alsaka Aces
Alaska Aces (PBA)
The Alaska Aces is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association since 1986 under the ownership of the Alaska Milk Corporation and the owner of 13 PBA championships with the 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference as their latest...
2-1. However, they got swept by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 3-0. He played again for them in the 2011 PBA Governors Cup
2011 PBA Governors Cup
- Imports :The following is the list of imports, which had played for their respective teams at least once, with the returning imports in italics. Highlighted are the imports who stayed with their respective teams for the entire conference....
, but he was unable to help them get a single win.