Power Rankings

RANK TEAM / RECORD CHANGE COMMENTS
1
Amman
Amman
7-1
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LAST WK: 1
Amman left no room for doubt in a 118–69 win over Kabul, turning the night into a full-team showcase that keeps them locked into the top spot. Mahdy “MVP” Suleiman commanded extra attention on nearly every touch and still delivered another triple-double, while Adeeb Yousef caught fire from deep by knocking down nine 3-pointers and turning clean looks into a scoring avalanche. Jay Mustafa kept the tempo organized, Ali Suiafan gave them presence around the rim, and Malik Zubi added steady production off the bench. Even without Big Sal, Amman looked deep, sharp, and connected. When they defend, share it early, and sprint the floor with this much balance, the game can get out of hand in a hurry.
2
Beirut
Beirut
6-2
7
LAST WK: 9
Beirut delivered one of the strongest bounce-back wins of the week, taking down Mombasa 70–66 and jumping right back into the top tier conversation. Shafic “IKONIK” Itani steadied the backcourt and kept the group composed late, while Towfeek Hamzeh helped organize the offense when Mombasa tried to turn the game into a physical grind. Khalid Itani was huge inside with an efficient double-double, giving Beirut the toughness and finishing they needed around the rim, and Joseph Ciringione stretched the floor with excellent shooting from three. They trusted their spacing, got timely stops, and showed they can win a playoff-style game against one of the league's most physical teams.
3
Granada
Granada
4-4
7
LAST WK: 10
Granada delivered a true Game of the Week statement, beating Islamabad 68–59 and turning last week’s near-miss against Amman into real momentum. Dr. Ammar Mustafa had the group prepared and composed, Anas Najib helped keep the offense steady, and Omar Sehwail’s all-around activity showed up in the rebounds, extra passes, and hustle possessions that quietly swing games. Zain Abdeen gave them confidence attacking gaps, while Muhammad Elhindi’s spacing opened driving lanes and kept Islamabad from crowding the paint. If they keep defending with this level of focus and trusting multiple players to make the next play, their ceiling is starting to look higher than their record suggests.
4
Tripoli
Tripoli
6-2
1
LAST WK: 5
Tripoli responded to last week’s two-point heartbreak with a controlled 51–41 win over Gaza, and this was the kind of composed reset that keeps them in the top-tier mix. Elias Aglaguel kept the group organized in a low-possession game, Omar Mana’s size made every paint touch difficult, and Anssoumane Kande gave them the downhill pressure they needed when the offense started to slow. Moayad Abul-Huda helped steady the middle stretches with timely decisions, while Tripoli’s team defense kept Gaza from turning loose balls and run-outs into momentum swings. The score was not flashy, but the maturity was obvious: they stayed patient, protected the pace, and showed they can win a physical grind without letting the game get chaotic.
5
Gaza
Gaza
6-2
3
LAST WK: 2
Gaza slides after the 51–41 loss to Tripoli, but this was still the kind of gritty matchup that shows why they remain uncomfortable to play against. Commissioner Abbassi kept them battling through the margins, Brandon Landfair brought his usual activity on the glass, and Islam Abbassi had to work for every clean look against a packed, physical Tripoli defense. The effort was there — the issue was finding enough creation once the game slowed down. Tripoli limited the run-outs, crowded the driving lanes, and forced Gaza into tougher half-court possessions than they usually want. Gaza’s defense and toughness still travel, but the next step is adding more reliable scoring counters so their pressure turns into points before opponents can settle into the grind.
6
Lahore
Lahore
5-3
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LAST WK: 6
Lahore took care of business with a 70–47 win over Dhaka, and the way they controlled the game says as much as the final score. Chase Rosenblum helped guide the pace and keep possessions organized, Mustafa Brown brought confident shot-making, and Aadil Yousuf added the secondary pressure that kept Dhaka from loading up on one scorer. The 41-point first half gave Lahore separation early, but the more encouraging piece was the composure — they did not let the game get rushed, sloppy, or emotional. This group is starting to stack wins with cleaner spacing, better shot selection, and a more balanced attack. If that version carries into tougher matchups, Lahore has enough skill to be more than just a dangerous middle-seed team.
7
Mombasa
Mombasa
5-3
4
LAST WK: 3
Mombasa slides after the 70–66 loss to Beirut, but this felt more like a hard-fought playoff preview than a real step backward. Sal Rahin kept them organized, Ali Hassan’s leadership and physical edge remained a major part of their identity, and Elias Shahsamand continued to give them the energy plays that usually swing momentum. The difference came in the closing details: Beirut found cleaner late possessions, while Mombasa had to fight through traffic and settle for tougher looks.  If Will Tavares hits another gear for the playoffs, Mombasa has the type of physical, uncomfortable style that can make them one of the most exciting teams to watch.
8
Jerusalem
4
LAST WK: 4
Jerusalem escaped with a 54–51 win over Istanbul, and while it was tighter than expected, surviving a game like that still matters. Sufian Abbasi had them prepared for a scrappy matchup, Mahrooz Qaderi steadied the tempo with another double-double, and Michael Knight supplied key shot-making in a game where every basket felt heavy. Fares’ presence around the paint and Ahmed Elfayoumi’s support helped them close enough possessions to avoid the upset. The concern is the margin: Jerusalem let Istanbul hang around too long instead of creating separation earlier. The offense can still keep them in any matchup, but the next step is cleaner defense, stronger starts, and more consistent execution.
9
Cairo
Cairo
5-3
2
LAST WK: 7
Cairo handled business with a 77–63 win over Damascus, using a strong second-half push to create the separation they needed. Abdul Kareem Elsammak gave the offense structure, Trey’s shooting gravity opened driving lanes, and Nader Elsammak helped keep the attack balanced when the ball started moving side to side. This was a solid, professional win — efficient scoring, enough defensive pressure, and the kind of depth that keeps Cairo in the chase pack. The slight drop is not about the performance as much as the bigger résumé wins around them. Cairo is still dangerous, but the next step is turning these controlled wins into a statement against a top-half opponent.
10
Islamabad
2
LAST WK: 8
Islamabad slips after the 68–59 Game of the Week loss to Granada, and the frustration is that they were close enough to make it a different story. Deep Patel still gave them organization, Raj Patel helped steady possessions, and Shahzaib Khan / Amir Charrkas provided the shot creation that can bend defenses. But Granada won too many of the in-between moments — loose balls, timely rebounds, and late possessions where Islamabad needed cleaner counters. The talent remains top-half worthy, but the margin has tightened; they need to rediscover the defensive consistency and late-game control that had them near the top earlier.
11
Damascus
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LAST WK: 11
Damascus competed with Cairo before falling 77–63, and the second half showed both the fight and the limitation. Omar Singer kept trying to create structure, while Corey Chandler gave them the scoring pressure they needed to stay within reach. Ibrhahim O and Omar Elsamna still give Damascus a defensive backbone, but Cairo’s balance eventually stretched the floor and forced too many difficult possessions. The encouraging part is that Damascus is finding more pockets of offense and showing more ways to stay competitive. To climb, those flashes have to become longer scoring stretches, with cleaner spacing, better offensive decisions, and more support around Singer and Chandler, especially with Omar Qasem now injured.
12
Kabul
Kabul
0-5
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LAST WK: 12
Kabul took a tough 118–69 loss to Amman, but there were still pieces worth building on inside the matchup. Hosameldeen Karkis kept trying to organize the offense against constant pressure, while Raied Saleh gave them a physical presence and a way to battle through contact. Hassan Farhat and Muhammad Mustafa provided efficient scoring flashes, showing that Kabul has options when the ball gets into the right spots. The problem was once Amman started turning misses and TOs into quick waves, Kabul could not get enough stops to slow the avalanche. The next step is defensive structure — sharper transition communication, stronger first-half resistance, and more possessions where they force teams to beat them in the half court.
13
Istanbul
1
LAST WK: 14
Istanbul nearly stole one from Jerusalem in a 54–51 loss, and that kind of push earns them a small climb even without the win. Muhanad Deeb helped keep the group organized and attached deep into the game, while Muhammad Assaf gave them important fight on both ends. Nick Fajvan struggled with his shot, but his physicality still mattered — he battled through contact, helped make the paint uncomfortable, and kept Jerusalem from fully relaxing in the second half. The record is still winless, but this was not empty effort. Istanbul showed real progress, and the next step is turning that fight into cleaner late-game possessions, stronger closing execution, and the kind of 40-minute structure that finally gets them over the line.
14
Dhaka
Dhaka
0-8
1
LAST WK: 13
Dhaka drops after the 70–47 loss to Lahore, and the biggest issue was sustaining offense once the game started to separate. Ian Felix tried to keep the group steady and create some structure, while Nabil Allan remains an important scoring spark when they need someone to generate a look. The flashes are there, but they still come in short bursts instead of connected stretches — a good possession here, a tough finish there, but not enough rhythm to pressure a team with Lahore’s shot-making. The next step is cleaner half-court organization, stronger defensive possessions, and turning those individual moments into a more reliable team identity.
15
Kabul (Inactive)
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LAST WK: 15

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