New Jersey (Central): Nazareth (D2)

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Week 10 8-2 2

Omar Mana went from Shaq to prime Curry with those clutch free throws. Did he clinch MVP with this performance? I guess we'll find out. 
Week 9 7-2 3

Omar Mana did everything he could to keep his team in it, scoring 27 points and grabbing 13 boards. The rest of the team just couldn’t get it going, so now instead of claiming the #1 spot they fall to #3. Watch out though, I hear they’re coming for vengeance. 
Week 8 7-1 2

The final score is deceiving, as Nazareth had commanding control for most of this game. They were up by so much that Shafic had a curry-esque lookaway 3 that basically echoed the words "they can't hang with us". Elias again showing his defensive prowess by bothering Alassane all game. Next week's matchup against Ajjur's older brother Yazur will be an exciting one.
Week 7 6-1 2

Heard some of the Nazareth players saying Shafic who?! after the game. But seriously, they were not missing their star guard at all this game. Everyone take lessons - Nazareth won't really try unless you talk smack. Omar Mana aka the best big man in the league (sorry Messiah but you have to get a few morewins to take this title) with his signature 20/20 game. Elias again making a case for DPOY by holding Ammar to 3 points while making him shoot an insane 1-14 from the field. They say Yazur are the clear cut favorites but man does Nazareth say otherwise. 
Week 6 5-1 3

Is Omar Mana the best big man in the league? He cements himself as such week after week, putting up another 20-10 game with 25 points and 13 rebounds. His running mate Shafic with his own 19, 5, and 5 to cap off a great comeback against a feisty Bir Seb’a team. 
Week 5 4-1 3

A heartbreaking, yet thrilling loss to Areeha. Everyone was getting the ball as Amir Hassan had his coming out game (14pts) and Mana returned to his usual self (17pts, 13rbs). Shafic has been Mr Consistent since the season began and I do think he’ll put himself in MVP conversations very soon. I can’t see them losing much more, and if they do, it’ll be close. 
Week 4 4-0 1

Even when you hold their bonafide big to 6 boards, they still find a way to win, and by 12 against a rising Tiberias team. Shafic with the killer crossovers to create space and scoring 16pts, not to mention a stellar 71% FG game from Elias. Even when their best players are having a slow day, the cast steps up. This team is probably the most complete team in the league as of now. 
Week 3 3-0 1

New week, same Shafic and Mana. The duo scored a combined 43 points and grabbed 23 of the team’s 29 rebounds. They let Haifa stick around for the first 35 minutes, but then turned on the burners and won by 9. Top team in the league folks.
Week 2 2-0 1

Shafic and Mana looking like the ultimate PG-C duo out there. Mana with his typical 19 and 14 and Shafic with his own 22 and 8. Shafic had a couple of iso plays that just read “can I have this dance” and boy, did he make them dance. Let’s not forget that we just saw a 5 foot 6 Elias absolutely put the clamps on 6’-3” Big Moose. Bro was watching Jrue Holiday clips before the game. Humble guy though saying Musa was just off. Though that statement has some truth to it, his defense was d
Week 1 1-0 6

Omar Mana continues to cement himself as a top 3 big man in the league, and it doesn’t matter if it’s north or central league. His 17 points and 15 boards on 7-13 shooting helped Nazareth grind out a hard fought victory against a Tulkarem team that just did not want to go away. This team will only climb the rankings when Mana’s running mate Shafic returns to action.