The Jordanian-American youngester Louay Obeidi (198-F/G-90) is enjoying his new career in Jordan after leading the U18 national team in Asian Championship (Iran) in scoring, Adding to his abilities in leadership and strength inside the court....
The player answered to some questions were asked by Asia-Basket.com....
MM- Tell us more about yourself.
LO- I was born in United States, and have been playing basketball for 9 years now. This is my second year with the Jordan National Team.
MM- How did the Jordanian federation found about you?
LO- I was participating in The 30th annual Lions Club Tournement, Where I took The MVP award and Led my team for a first place victory. My name was written various newspapers, which happened to be seen by the cousin of who is in charge of operations in the Orthodox Club.
MM- Whatʼs your impression about basketball in Jordan so far?
LO- My first impression of Jordanian basketball is Physical! Ive never fealt my body ache so much as it was the first week of practice. Playing in America is a breeze compared to here.
MM- You were the best scorer between your team in Iran, How did you find the U18 National Team performance in Asian Championship?
LO- The performance of my team and I was very poor. I fealt like we could of played better from what I have seen in our practices. The defense was very poorly exucuted and our offense was terrible because know one knew his role. Everyone was to worried about scoring and forgot about winning. Starting from the point guards all the way down to the centers.
MM- What are your plans for the upcoming season? Will you stay and play in Jordan?
LO- On Saturday The senior mens National team will be coming back from Qater, so I will be continuing with them. I wil stay Also for the club season, but still havent made my decision on which club to join.
MM- Did you know about the Premier League (JPL) teams? What did you know about them?
LO- I knew about the premier league only through what I have read through Asia-basket.com. I am not really LO- sure what it is going to be like because this year will be the first year I have ever played for a club.
MM- Who do you think the best players in the Jordanian basketball these days?
LO- I've got to see Enver on the mens division play against lebanon in the orthodox club who I thought was a great player with a very strong shot.
MM- After calling you up to the men national team, Are you looking to improve yourself within the 1st team?
LO- I am really looking forward to play on the mens national team and improving myself for Asia tournement 2009. I am gonna really work hard to improve myself to help contribute as much as I can to the team.
MM- Whatʼs is your opinion in the NT head coach Mario Palma?
LO- I've heard a lot of great stuff of Coach Palma, from when I personally met him, I liked how he really cares for his players and also has that great determination to win.
MM- What do you do in your free time during the day?
LO- In my free time I really like to walk around the Abdoun area for a few hours and listen to my Ipod.
MM- What do you like to say to the Jordanian fans through Asia-Basket?
LO- Thanks for all your support and hope to see you in the upcoming games!
- Louay Obeidi's full profile:
Date of birth: 23/08/1990 Nationality: American/Jordanian
Height (cm): 198 Weight (kg): 101
Position: Shooting Guard/Power Forward/ or Point guard
Career/Comments:
Very Mature and clever player, that creates plays from all aspects of the court.. Louay Obeidi is interchangeable right and left handed player who loves to get his man in foul trouble when it comes to one on one situation. He is a great slasher to the basket, and is very multi-dimensional when it comes to shooting the ball, whether it is coming off screens, jump shots, or even set shots, Louay knows how to use his shooting skill in a very dangerous way. Louay has a smart sense of attacking his man where heʼs most vulnerable; the one aspect of his game that really sticks out is his ability to score. Very difficult to defend because Louay has the size of a big man but the ability of a point guard. When being guarded by a big man he is able to beat him to the basket which causes double teams and more players to be open or when being tested by a small man he has the muscle and strength to be isolated in the post for an easy two-points. He speaks fluent English and Arabic, and is learning Spanish. Easily adapts to society and is an ambitious and quick learner.
Club/Career
2004-2005
Led Hillsdale to WCAL champions
1ST Place winners in South City Basketball Tournament (first time won in 9 years)
Runner up in Jefferson Hardwood classic
NBH-Nothing but Hoops League
Led team to 1st place title out of 13 teams
10 games: 21.5ppg
Achievements
MVP of South City Tournament
All Tournament Award of Jefferson Classic
2005
Reached Semi-finals with St.nicholas team
Won two tournaments within season (one in Los Angeles and another in San Diego)
Runner up Finalists in San Diego tournament
2005(July)
San Mateo Grizzlies League
15 games: 20.1ppg, 6.8rpg,
4th place finishers in season total
2005-2006
Led Burlingame to undefeated season and PAL Champions
1ST Place Champions Beach Heat Madness, in Hawaii, Kona
