Sabah Khoury (born November 10, 1982) is a former Lebanese basketball player. He coaches
Champville SC
CS Maristes, formerly known as Champville Club SC (), is a Lebanese basketball team from Dik El Mehdi, Lebanon. The team competes in the Lebanese Basketball League.
Since its establishment in 1967, the team has been affiliated with the Collà ...
now in the
Lebanese basketball league
The Lebanese Basketball League is recognized as the top-tier professional men's basketball list of basketball leagues, league in Lebanon. It is organized annually as a national championship with playoffs and a national cup by the Lebanese Basketb ...
.
He formerly played for
Sagesse Club,
Amchit Club and
Al Mouttahed Tripoli
Al Mouttahed () also known by its name United Club Tripoli is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program playing in the second division. It is located Tripoli, Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a ...
and Champville Club in the
Lebanese Basketball League
The Lebanese Basketball League is recognized as the top-tier professional men's basketball list of basketball leagues, league in Lebanon. It is organized annually as a national championship with playoffs and a national cup by the Lebanese Basketb ...
, and
Qingdao Doublestar in the
Chinese Basketball League. He has also participated in international championships with his teams and the
Lebanese national basketball team
The Lebanon men's national basketball team (; ), controlled by the Lebanese Basketball Federation (FLB), has represented Lebanon in basketball since its inception in 1947. The squad is governed by FIBA, and is part of the FIBA Asia zone.
Leba ...
.
Early years
Sabah Khoury was born in
Kuwait
Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia and the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. It is situated in the northern edge of the Arabian Peninsula at the head of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to Iraq–Kuwait ...
on 10 November 1982 and lived in
Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south ...
until he was 15. He moved to the
United States
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to finish high school. He played at
Okemos High School
Okemos High School is a public high school in Okemos, Michigan, United States. It is the only high school in the Okemos Public Schools district. It is located southeast of the main campus of Michigan State University, between Bennett and Jolly ...
. His career ended with a loss to
Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo Central High School is a four-year Public school (government funded), public high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan serving students from ninth through twelfth grades. It was the first public high school in Michigan. It began operating in ...
. He then joined
Lansing Community College
Lansing Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1957, the college's main campus is located on an urban, site in downtown Lansing spanning seven city blocks approximately two blocks ...
for one year to study
Business Management
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Overview
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before moving back to Lebanon at the age of 19 to continue his studies there.
While in the United States, Sabah played for the
Lansing Community College
Lansing Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1957, the college's main campus is located on an urban, site in downtown Lansing spanning seven city blocks approximately two blocks ...
team (2001–02).
Career 2002–2005
When Sabah moved back to
Lebanon
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, after few meetings with
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
's team and management, Sabah signed a three years contract with the team (2002–05) and started to play professionally at the age of 19.
2002–03 season
*Team achievements
**
Lebanese Basketball League
The Lebanese Basketball League is recognized as the top-tier professional men's basketball list of basketball leagues, league in Lebanon. It is organized annually as a national championship with playoffs and a national cup by the Lebanese Basketb ...
champion. (
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
)
**Lebanese Basketball Cup champion. (
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
)
2003–04 season
*Team achievements
**
Lebanese Basketball League
The Lebanese Basketball League is recognized as the top-tier professional men's basketball list of basketball leagues, league in Lebanon. It is organized annually as a national championship with playoffs and a national cup by the Lebanese Basketb ...
champion. (
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
)
**West Asia Basketball League champion. (
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
)
**Asian Basketball Club Championship champion. (
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
)
*Individual achievements
**Top assist player in the West Asia Basketball League
2004-–05 season
*Team achievements
**West Asia Basketball League champion. (
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
)
Career 2005–06
After 2005, Sabah turned 22 and he was a free player since three years with
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
. Coach Ghassan Sarkis wanted him to play for
Champville SC
CS Maristes, formerly known as Champville Club SC (), is a Lebanese basketball team from Dik El Mehdi, Lebanon. The team competes in the Lebanese Basketball League.
Since its establishment in 1967, the team has been affiliated with the Collà ...
, so Sabah took his chance and signed a one-year contract with the team (2005–06).
2005–06 season
Sabah helped the team reach the final 4 after their famous breakup that led most of their main players to
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
Al Riyadi Club Beirut (), commonly known simply as Al Riyadi, is a multi-sports club team based in Manara, a district in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 1934, the multi-sports club, which is mainly known for their basketball program, also plays p ...
.
Career 2006–07
After 2006 in
Champville SC
CS Maristes, formerly known as Champville Club SC (), is a Lebanese basketball team from Dik El Mehdi, Lebanon. The team competes in the Lebanese Basketball League.
Since its establishment in 1967, the team has been affiliated with the Collà ...
, Sabah signed a 2-year contract with
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
but in the same summer the president of the club resigned and
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
was in a big mess. Meanwhile, Sabah was with the
Lebanese national basketball team
The Lebanon men's national basketball team (; ), controlled by the Lebanese Basketball Federation (FLB), has represented Lebanon in basketball since its inception in 1947. The squad is governed by FIBA, and is part of the FIBA Asia zone.
Leba ...
in the
Basketball World Championship
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in
Japan
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, and after he was back there was no team for
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
. He picked
Al Mouttahed Tripoli
Al Mouttahed () also known by its name United Club Tripoli is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program playing in the second division. It is located Tripoli, Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a ...
knowing that
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
probably will not make a team and will drop to the second division. Few weeks after Sabah signed a one-year contract with
Al Mouttahed Tripoli
Al Mouttahed () also known by its name United Club Tripoli is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program playing in the second division. It is located Tripoli, Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a ...
(2006–07),
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
made a team in the last minute just to survive and prevent dropping to the second division and because it was too late the
Lebanese Basketball Federation
The Lebanese Basketball Federation, known in French language, French as the Fédération Libanaise de Basketball (FLB or FLBB), is the Sports governing body, governing body of basketball in Lebanon.
The federation founded in 1947, represents baske ...
allowed them to sign with free players, so Sabah spent his year with
Al Mouttahed Tripoli
Al Mouttahed () also known by its name United Club Tripoli is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program playing in the second division. It is located Tripoli, Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a ...
. It was a very short season for Sabah, because the team finished 5th in the league.
Career 2007–09
After his contract with
Al Mouttahed Tripoli
Al Mouttahed () also known by its name United Club Tripoli is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program playing in the second division. It is located Tripoli, Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a ...
ended, Sabah was back to
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
(his old home) with a 2-year contract (2007–09).
2007–08 season
*Individual achievements
**Best Arabic player in the Arab Basketball League.
**First Lebanese assist player and second overall.
*Season stats:
**22 games:
**14.4 ppg
**5.4 rpg
**6.4 apg
**1.9 spg
Teams
*
Lansing Community College
Lansing Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1957, the college's main campus is located on an urban, site in downtown Lansing spanning seven city blocks approximately two blocks ...
(2001–2002)
*
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
(2002–2005)
*
Champville SC
CS Maristes, formerly known as Champville Club SC (), is a Lebanese basketball team from Dik El Mehdi, Lebanon. The team competes in the Lebanese Basketball League.
Since its establishment in 1967, the team has been affiliated with the Collà ...
(2005–2006)
*
Al Mouttahed Tripoli
Al Mouttahed () also known by its name United Club Tripoli is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program playing in the second division. It is located Tripoli, Lebanon
Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon, is a ...
(2006–2007)
*
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
(2007–2009)
*
Qingdao Doublestar (2009–2010)
*
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
(2010–2012)
*
Amchit Club (2012–2013)
*
Champville SC
CS Maristes, formerly known as Champville Club SC (), is a Lebanese basketball team from Dik El Mehdi, Lebanon. The team competes in the Lebanese Basketball League.
Since its establishment in 1967, the team has been affiliated with the Collà ...
(2013–2014)
*
Hekmeh BC
Sagesse Sports Club (French language , French: '' Club Sportif de la Sagesse''), known as Hekmeh in Arabic, is a Lebanese sports club founded in 1943 and is based in Beirut.
The basketball team was established in 1992, as part of the Club Sages ...
(2015-)
References
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1982 births
Living people
Lebanese men's basketball players
21st-century Lebanese sportsmen
Basketball players at the 2006 Asian Games
Shooting guards
Qingdao Eagles players
2006 FIBA World Championship players
Asian Games competitors for Lebanon
Sagesse SC (basketball) players
Al Mouttahed Tripoli players
Amchit Club players
Chinese Basketball Association Asian imports
Lebanese expatriate basketball people in China
CS Maristes players
Hoops Club players