Muslim Basketball

Money Mike was at it again folks and man did those 21 points look smooth. With MJ, Jake and Ameer, this team will not be an easy out and I could see them advancing to the 3rd round. You heard it here first!

Mannequin Mike was cookin’ last night, and I heard he had 8 steals wearing Timbs, sweatpants and a beanie. 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 8 steals are 2k6 Larry Hughes like numbers. Oh, and Big Boi Jake with a quiet 20 piece. Mecca has had an up and down season, but they should be heading into the playoffs with a win streak.

 I know they lost but MJ may be the most consistent and efficient scorer in the league. Close to 20ppg on 62 percent shooting from the field, and dude balls in sweatpants and Timberland! Okay, maybe not in Timberlands, but if dude pulled up in shorts, that would be a major problem. Mecca has had a very difficult 4 game stretch and I think their next two games are very winnable.

MJ came back wearing the 4 5, not really, but MJ made his return and helped his team snap their two game losing streak. The favorite for ROTY has been ballin' and been their most consistent player. Jake and Ameer were up to their usual contributions. I think they win their remaining 3 games. 

Not having MJ hurt them in Week 4 but Jake scoring 30 points on great efficiency is a bright spot. Alexandria won the rebound battle and forced Mecca into tough shots. It’s also difficult to win a game without any subs. That’s two L’s in a row for Mecca. Number 3 is very close.

Their first real test of the season and can’t say I am surprised. MJ did his thing, and Ameer Koyas did everything you want in your forward. The shot 11.8% from 3 while their opponent hit nearly a third of their attempts. I ain’t no statistician but I like those odds more.

WHO? Mike Johnson, that’s who. The MB newcomer has been a revelation for this Mecca squad who was without their top gun in Jake. Mr. Johnson is averaging 22 ppg on 70% from the field. Yes, you ready that correctly. Ameer followed up his POTW snub with a solid 10, 4 and 3 while MB vet Hafiz added 12 of his own. They forced 15 TOs out of Granada and that was the deciding factor in this ball game. This team is sneaky good. 

Darn it Yaqob, Week 1 and you already have a technical foul?!?!?!! He did make up for it with game high 23 points and his counterpart Ameer Koyas did not disappoint, with 18 and 18. Rookie Mike Johnson added 19 of his own and looked good doing so. This team has some serious firepower.