Muslim Basketball

At the halfway point, Lahore sits at 0-5, and the road ahead isn't getting any easier. Chemistry has been difficult to build with key players constantly unavailable, and Rizwan Khan's absence against Beirut was a major blow despite Waheed returning to the lineup. If Lahore wants to make any noise down the stretch, they'll need their full roster on the floor—and soon.

Another tough loss for Lahore, which found itself chasing the game against Jerusalem from the opening tip. While the results haven't gone their way, it's important to remember that this is a brand-new team, and building chemistry doesn't happen overnight. It takes time for players to learn each other's tendencies, develop trust, and find a rhythm together. Lahore has also faced one of the tougher schedules in the league, making the learning curve even steeper. The good news is there are still positives to build on. New addition Waheed Alli-Owe turned in a strong performance with 17 points and showed flashes of what he can bring to the team. It will be exciting to see him develop alongside Rizwan Khan, another proven shooter, as Lahore looks to find its footing in the second half of the season.

After an impressive first-half showing against the mighty Delhi team, Lahore couldn’t find their rhythm down the stretch and ultimately couldn’t hold on in the second half. Still, there are plenty of bright spots for this group—especially Rizwan Khan and Julio Almonte, two aggressive guards who are always attacking the rim and putting pressure on the defense. It may take a few more games for this team to finally break through with a win, but it feels like it’s coming. The key will be getting everything to click in time for the playoff push.

A 42-point loss is never the ideal way to end the weekend, and for Lahore, this one was tough from the opening tip. But considering that most of this roster is still new to MB and building chemistry together, some growing pains were expected. Even in the loss, there were still flashes of talent. Rizwan Khan led the way with 14 points, while Umer Wattoo added 13 of his own and showed the kind of scoring ability Lahore can build around moving forward. Right now, the biggest thing for this team is developing that connection and figuring out how all the pieces fit together. The talent is there — now it’s about turning these early struggles into lessons and better preparation for the games ahead.

Welcome to MB. Sometimes the welcome gift is a 30-point blowout. Tough opener for a new squad still figuring things out, but that’s part of the process. Rizwan Khan was the bright spot with 16 points and already looks like the go-to guy offensively. There’s talent here — now it’s about settling in and adjusting to the league.