Power Rankings

RANK TEAM / RECORD CHANGE COMMENTS
1
Jerusalem
5
LAST WK: 6
 
Jerusalem kicked the door down in the Game of the Week (83–46 over Dhaka). Captain Sufian Abbasi had them locked in from the jump—Mahrooz “Point God” Qaderi controlled the tempo, and Michael Knight + Mohammad Masri knocked down shots to bring that grit-and-grind identity to life. Defensively, they made every catch tough for Ty Jackson and Ian Felix, turned every drive into a crowd, and with Fares anchoring the paint, they looked like a team nobody wants to see late in a close one.
2
Amman
Amman
1-0
1
LAST WK: 1
 
Amman handled business vs. Kabul (77–72), and the talent is unmistakable. After falling behind 20–0, Uncle Jay Mustafa settled them down, and with MVP Mahdy Suleiman plus Coach Adeeb Yousef leading the push, they always look like they have another gear. It wasn’t a stroll — they had to earn it late — but if they stay locked in for a full 40, they’re still the team everyone’s chasing.
3
Cairo
Cairo
1-0
1
LAST WK: 2
 
Cairo survived a scrap with Granada in double overtime (74–71), and that’s a great sign — they can score and close. Captain Abdul Kareem E. kept them composed late and delivered the game-winner at the end of 2OT, and when Omar Hussein’s threes start falling, the whole gym tilts. The question (like always) is defense: can the Elsammak brothers (plus Trey H) stay connected and disciplined when the game gets messy?
4
Gaza
Gaza
1-0
4
LAST WK: 8
 
Gaza came out buzzing and never let Istanbul breathe (58–41). Captain Fursan A. had them playing with nonstop energy — high motor, hands everywhere. The Abbassi brothers set the tone, and with Brandon Landfair + Omar “Big O” Abbassi flying around, they looked like they enjoy the grind. If they keep rebounding, turning stops into easy points, and getting steady buckets from Moatze Musa and Ramzy Saleh, they’ll keep climbing.
5
Mombasa
Mombasa
1-0
5
LAST WK: 10
 
Mombasa dropped the hammer on Damascus (61–33) — that one wasn’t close. Captain Sal Rahin had them flying around defensively, and when Ali Hassan is setting the tone with that physicality, it’s a long night for anyone. If they keep turning that pressure into easy run-outs and pair it with steady shot-making from Sal Rahin, they go from “tough out” to “who signed up to play these guys?”
6
Kabul
Kabul
0-1
1
LAST WK: 5
 
What a game — a true MVP showdown (Mahdy vs. Gagan). Kabul lost a tight one vs. Amman (72–77) after jumping out 20–0, but the takeaway is simple: they belong in the top tier. MVP Gagan Dhaliwal had them competing every possession, and with Mike Liander in the mix, the ceiling is still scary. Clean up a couple late-game possessions (and cut out the freebies) and that’s a win. They’re going to be a problem all season.
7
Beirut
Beirut
1-0
2
LAST WK: 9
 
Beirut got a professional win over Lahore (67–60). Captain Shafic Itani had them under control — and between Coach Towfeek Hamzeh setting the tone and Shafic keeping the backcourt steady, they looked like a team that knows exactly what it wants. If Ahmad Asfour keeps giving them interior production, they’re a real dark-horse climber.
8
Granada
Granada
0-1
1
LAST WK: 7
 
Granada dropped a heartbreaker to Cairo in double overtime (71–74) and honestly didn’t look out of place at all. Dr. Ammar Mustafa had them right there — Zain Abdeen gives them real versatility, with Anas Najib and Muhammad Elhindi spacing the floor. Now it’s about having that one “go get me a bucket” option when the last two minutes turn into a street fight.
9
Islamabad
6
LAST WK: 3
 
Islamabad earned a gritty win over Tripoli (58–57). Captain Deep Patel had them fighting to the final buzzer, and with Amir Charrkas + Shahzaib “Shyambaba” Khan creating—plus the Patel brothers adding shot-making—the firepower is real. They won the margins—a rebound here, a stop there—and that’s the kind of execution that travels. If they keep tightening the late-game details, they’ll start stacking wins fast.
10
Tripoli
Tripoli
0-1
6
LAST WK: 4
 
Tripoli came up just short against Islamabad (57–58) — a one-possession game decided by a couple late details. Captain Elias Aglaguel will like the fight, but the offense is still searching for consistent half-court rhythm. The ceiling is obvious: Omar Mana + AK can own the paint, and if Moad Aglaguel and Moayad Abul-Huda consistently finish possessions (and the ball keeps moving), the league is going to feel it. Clean up the late-game execution, trust the extra pass, and Tripoli will bounce back fast.
11
Lahore
Lahore
0-1
1
LAST WK: 12
 
Lahore took the L vs. Beirut (60–67), but they’ve got enough shot-making to scare people. Even though Captain Zubair Piperdi struggled in this one, they can get hot fast — and when Zubair + Aadil Yousuf + Julian Reyes find rhythm, they can score in bunches. The swing factor is discipline: defend without gambling and don’t settle too early. If they clean that up, they can steal a couple signature wins.
12
Dhaka
Dhaka
0-1
1
LAST WK: 11
 
Dhaka had a rough one on the big stage (46–83 vs. Jerusalem). Captain Mohammad Abdelghani and crew got humbled early. They’ve got athletes and pressure, but they need cleaner half-court execution — get Ty Jackson and Ian Felix better looks, and create easier possessions for Hassan Farhat. Also: way fewer run-outs if they want to look like the dangerous team we expected.
13
Istanbul
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LAST WK: 13
 
Istanbul fell to Gaza (41–58), but the energy is real — they play with edge. Captain Sube Deep has them competing, and the path forward is clear: finish possessions (rebounding from Nick Fajvan & Tamer Assaf) and execute late (Khaled Musbeh + Muhammad Assaf + Muhanad Deeb). Until that settles, the “grown-up stuff” will keep costing them games.
14
Damascus
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LAST WK: 14
 
Damascus ran into a buzzsaw vs. Mombasa (33–61). Even shorthanded, the defense-first crew still brings that identity — Ibrhahim O and Omar Elsamna are going to make teams work — but you can’t live on stops alone. When Omar Singer comes back, he can juice the offense; if they also protect the ball, they’ll be a tougher out than this score suggests.

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