Saudi club Al-Ittihad Jeddah defeated Al-Ahli Youth 85-82 in a crucial Group A match of the West Asia Basketball League. The victory was secured thanks to accurate three-pointers, especially in the fourth quarter. As a result, Al-Ittihad now tops the group, while Al-Ahli Youth has dropped to second place. American player for Al-Ittihad, Jarell Eddie, was the star of the game, scoring 11 points in the fourth quarter, including three crucial three-pointers. His compatriot, Eric Nixon, also played a key role by hitting a three-pointer early in the final period. Al-Ittihad heavily relied on their three-point shooting, making 16 triples at a 45.6% success rate, which proved to be a decisive factor. In contrast, Al-Ahli Youth only managed eight three-pointers at a 40% clip. Despite the loss, Al-Ahli Youth's American player, DeShondre Washington, had a standout performance with a triple-double of 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 15 assists. Other notable players included Qais Omar (19 points, 6 rebounds) and Assane Bouy (15 points, 8 rebounds).
