Cairo-Fez: First things first, Fez needs to get their first win... this week I think they'll do it iA. Cairo seems overrated, despite giving istanbul a game, a team that can't shoot and relies solely on one player to win doesn't seem very dangerous, but I could be wrong. Fez wins this one by 6-8 pts at least.

Baghdad-Jerusalem: It's clear that Dennis Green and the MB "experts" had it wrong from the get go, Jerusalem is not who we thought they were, not yet at least... Provided Baghdad's full team shows, I think they'll pull it out with another solid performance from newcomer Ahmed R.

Medina-Islamabad: Big game right here, one of the two marquee games of the week. Alex vs. Muj part two, Muj looking to avenge a triple overtime defeat at Rutgers that is not soon forgotten lol... Backcourts are even (kinda sorta), this game is going to come down to who wins the boards and dominates downlow... Will Alat dominate tq or vice versa? Turans are a scrappy bunch, but so are fa and khuram... this should be a close game, I'll take Islamabad for now although this pick is subject to change...

Damascus-Bukhara: Another exciting matchup, this will be a fun game to watch, very high scoring I think... Provided both teams have their full squads, I think Chris Diaz will go off and play well as usual, and damascus will have to put together two solid shooting halves to pull out the W... Bukhara wins

Kabul-Istanbul: A game that will be close... Istanbul's backcourt is more skilled at this point in the season, but Kabul may have the edge downlow... Aymen is the x-factor in this game, if he plays well Istanbul cruises... Istanbul wins a close one...

Mecca-Cordoba: No farhad for mecca, not sure what ahmed hassan's status is... Mecca wins...

Wont be making picks anymore - just putting up the fake lines.

Cairo (-5.5) at Fez - After watching Firass dominate Fez on the boards, Big Ali is licking his lips looking for another 20+ rebound game - and based on how these 2 teams have been shooting he may get 30! Haroon needs to play big - both scoring and boxing out for Fez to take this game. Look for a low scoring game, low 40s/high 30s.

Baghdad (-8.5) at Jerusalem - I feel like I say this every week, but I think the Jerusalem guards should have a good game. But Jerusalem hasnt been able to control the boards, and give up too many 2nd chance opportunities. Baghdad has been a hard team to figure, but they are coming off a tough double-OT loss that theyve had to think about for 2 weeks. Jerusalem needs to create turnovers and fast break opportunities to stay in it.

Medina at Islamabad (-9.5) - After a week one loss, Islamabad has come to form behind the leadership of Muj. The "POW" was Ed, but if anyone watched last week it was obviously Muj. Gets everyone involved. Medina is a sound team, but when Islamabad turns it on, Medina cant keep up offensively.

Damascus at Bukhara (-1.5) - Aside from containing Istanbul (who have struggled offensively since) in week 2, Bukhara hasnt faced a sound offensive team. I think this will be a close-game that comes down to the final minutes, something rotuine for Damascus thus far. Can Damascus make a defensive stop in a big spot - thatll be the key to this game down the stretch.

Kabul at Istanbul (-1.5) - Dont sleep on Kabul, this team has come on and is playing good ball lately. Istanbul has been more battle tested, which should help if this game is close as I suspect. I know theyve been winning, but it just feels like Istanbul has been struggling lately - their inability to put away Cairo, and needing double-OT to put away Baghdad. Should be fun.

Mecca (-2) at Cordoba - Cordoba can beat anyone with Hassan on the court - and an undermanned Mecca squad will have a tough game ahead of them. Hassan will get his 30, can the supporting cast match? Expect Mecca to get 60+ points, but they have struggled defensively - they need to show better committment on that end of the floor.

Cairo-Fez - Fez should get there first win.

Baghdad-Jerusalem - Baghdad's got this one.

Medina-Islamabad - Median should come up on top.

Damascus-Bukhara- Bukhara is definitely the winner of this one.

Kabul-Istanbul- Kabul is getting too much credit for there losing record. Istanbul will prevail.

Cordoba-Mecca- Cordoba is too physical for Mecca, especially since there best player is out. Cordoba will win

Your picks are so boring...where's your analysis???

Ur first couple of picks were right, but were u smoking something when u picked Cordoba over Mecca. Cordoba is going to get completeley get destroyed with or without their best player(s)

Bring It!

damn, both of those sound good right about now...

Firstly, it doesn't seem as though my pics are boring, clearly they draw a lot of attention, with all the emotional responses.
Secondly, are you stating that it's impossible for Istanbul to win. Clearly, you got offended when i picked Istanbul (3-1) to win vs. Kabul (1-3). Not hear to pick on your team, just basing my picks how its on paper. Mecca is gonna be missing there star player who averages 20+ points a game and some rebounds, while Cordoba will have AH in the Line up. So you should come to Frijole Mexican Grill and have an order of the slamin chicken Quesadilla!!! Should relieve your frustration, and put you right to bed...All will be good the next day.

No Istambul can beat us but you picked against Islamabad which I disagree with. And I didn't know AH was in the lineup against Mecca so now I agree with you on that pick, especially with Farhad out. I didn't get offended Akhee.

they would win if they had AH (as in me) on their team.

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so says the guy on the 0-4 squad.