MIES (Switzerland) - It was a productive night out for the frontline stars in particular, as Window 4 action got underway in the World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, with three Group F games.
Here are our top five performers from August 27, comprising two centers, two forwards, and a lone guard.
Who among these would receive your top billing?
Mohammed Alsuwailem (KSA)
Center
Date of Birth: Mar 2, 1998 Height: 208 cm / 6'9"
It was Saudi Arabia's first meeting with Japan in over 20 years in major FIBA competition. While Japan expectedly got the dub, Alsuwailem continued to dominate the interior, with 19 points, 16 rebounds and an incredible 7 assists.
Fantasy Points: 43
Hansen Yang (CHN)
Center
Date of Birth: Jun 26, 2005 Height: 216 cm / 7'1"
In Qatar, Hansen Yang found the perfect opponent to continue his prime elevation within Team Dragon's ranks. An easy 15 points and 9 rebounds in under 20 minutes, shooting 7/11 from the field (at 63.6 percent).
Fantasy Points: 24
Rui Hachimura (JPN)
Forward
Date of Birth: Feb 8, 1998 Height: 205 cm / 6'8"
Watching Hachimura go to work against Saudi Arabia, you understand clearly why he's such a highly dependable NBA presence. The LA Clipper breezed to 29 points, at an imperious 11-of-14 from the field, including 8-of-10 from two-point territory.
Fantasy Points: 42
Joshua Hawkinson (JPN)
Forward
Date of Birth: Jun 23, 1995 Height: 208 cm / 6'9"
Joining Hachimura's party against Saudi Arabia in the frontcourt was Hawkinson, dropping 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The agile big stands seventh among all players in points, averaging 21.5 per game across these Asian Qualifiers.
Fantasy Points: 32
Ali Mezher (LBN)
Guard
Date of Birth: Mar 22, 1994 Height: 182 cm / 5'11"
Mezher delighted in activating the next lot of stars coming through the Cedars ranks. In Lebanon's dominant fourth-quarter win over Korea, the 32-year-old vet was an efficient +20, while clocking 9 assists, 8 points and 4 rebounds.
Fantasy Points: 29
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