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    Former PBA import Wayne Chism shines in Fiba qualifier debut for Bahrain

    Wayne Chism stands tall in World Cup qualifier debut for Bahrain
    Jul 2, 2022
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    Wayne Chism, who had stints with NLEX and Magnolia in the PBA, leads the way for Bahrain.
    PHOTO: fiba.basketball

    FORMER PBA import Wayne Chism was an instant impact for Bahrain, leading the team to its first victory in the 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers.

    The 6-foot-8 forward out of Tennessee, who has been a naturalized player for Bahrain since 2018, put up 20 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks in its 76-67 win over Syria on Friday at Hamadaniyeh Stadium in Aleppo.

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    The triumph kept Bahrain's hopes of progressing to the second round of the qualifiers as it forced a tie for third place with Syria with 1-4 win-loss cards.

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      Bahrain will face Kazakhstan, while Syria will meet Iran on Monday.

      Chism has been a fixture in the Bahraini Premier League, winning the cup with Al-Manama in 2018 before also having stints with Magnolia as a replacement for Justin Jackson and signing with Hekmeh BC in Lebanon and Al Wahda in Saudi Arabia.

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      Wayne Chism, who had stints with NLEX and Magnolia in the PBA, leads the way for Bahrain.
      PHOTO: fiba.basketball
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