Anibal Zahle

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Anibal Zahle
LeaguesLebanese Basketball League
Founded1958
ArenaAntonins Sister School
LocationZahle, Lebanon
Team colorsWhite, Black, and Dark Blue
     
Championships1 Lebanese Cup Champions

Anibal Zahle (Arabic: أنيبال زحلة) is a Lebanese sports club most known for its basketball program. It is located Zahlé, Lebanon. Its women basketball team presently plays in top division for women. Its name is derived from Hannibal, the Carthaginian military commander and tactician.

In 2012–2013 season, Anibal was relegated to Division 2 and finished 10th. In 2013–2014 season, Anibal was relegated to Division 3. In 2018–2019 season, Anibal won the second division title and are back in the first division starting 2019–2020 season.

Squad[edit]

Anibal Club roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht.
PG 4 Lebanon Andraos, Alain 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
PG 8 Lebanon Khalil, Jad 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
C 7 Lebanon Abi Kheres, Joey 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
SF 5 Lebanon Assi, John 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
SG 22 Lebanon Salem, Jimmy 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
PF 11 United States Patillo, Juan 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
C 12 United States Bruce, Stevens 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
16 Lebanon Maalouf, Christopher
PF 23 Lebanon Rabay, Naim
SG 10 Lebanon Tannoury, Andre
PG 0 Lebanon Mittri, Tarek
SF 25 Lebanon Saba, Bechara
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Lebanon

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured

Achievements[edit]

  • Lebanese Cup Winner (1): 2012
  • Dubai International Basketball Tournament (1): 2012
  • Lebanese Basketball League Second Division (1) : 2019