Blue Stars, also known as Jamhour Blue Stars, was a Lebanese professional basketball team based in Jamhour, Baabda District. They competed in the Lebanese Basketball League (LBL).[1] Founded in 2001,[2] they competed in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2007, finishing in 5th place. In May 2009, after the club’s president suspended the financial sponsorship of the club, the administrative committee met and decided to dissolve the basketball team and officially give the players who signed the club’s statements books of dispensation, and decided to participate in the second division next season.
| Blue Stars | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Dissolved | 2009 |
| History | Blue Stars (2001–2009) |
| Location | Jamhour, Baabda District, Lebanon |
Notable players
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Jean Abdel-Nour (2003–09)- Rony Fahed (2002–2007)
- Brian Beshara
Ronnie Fields (2006)- Fadi El Khatib (2006–07)
- Rodrigue Akl
- Cedric Henderson
- Jerald Honeycutt
- Roy Samaha (2004–07)
- Dickey Simpkins (2005–06)[3]
References
edit- ^ Eurobasket. "Jamhour Blue Stars basketball, News, Roster, Rumors, Stats, Awards, Transactions, Details-asia-basket". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/355123/Basket-ball_-_%253C%253C_Blue_Stars_%253E%253E%252C_nouveau_nom__-_de_l%2527equipe_de_Jamhour.html [bare URL]
- ^ Blue Stars players @ Asia-Baskett
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External links
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