New Jersey (North): Islamabad (D2)

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WEEK RECORD RANK COMMENTS
Week 8 5-3 10
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.
Week 7 5-2 8
Islamabad slides after a 78–70 loss to Lahore, and the concern was not talent — it was control in the second half. Deep Patel and Raj Patel still gave them structure, Shahzaib Khan created enough offense to stay attached, and Amir Charrkas remains a major boost when he is involved. But without Adam Charrkas, Lahore’s 49-point second half exposed some defensive slippage and late-possession fatigue. Islamabad is still dangerous, but they need to get back to the disciplined, connected version that limits runs before they become avalanches.
Week 6 5-1 4
Islamabad handled Kabul 88–63 with the kind of balanced, controlled performance that keeps them firmly in the top tier. Deep Patel kept the pace organized, Medo Zubi and Raj Patel consistently created advantages, and Adam Charrkas gave them useful two-way minutes. The biggest boost was Amir Charrkas returning with real purpose — adding another creator, another scorer, and another layer to an offense that already looked confident moving the ball. When Islamabad avoids empty trips and gets contributions across the roster, their attack starts to feel repeatable, balanced, and built for tougher tests ahead.
Week 5 4-1 5
 
Islamabad drops after the 63–59 loss to Beirut, but the ranking is more “small reset” than panic. Raj Patel still manages pace like a floor general, Shahzaib Khan can pressure defenses from multiple spots, and Adam Charrkas gives them valuable two-way balance. The lesson from Week 5 is late-game sharpness: fewer empty trips, stronger rebounding, and cleaner counters when opponents sit on the first action.
Week 4 4-0 2

74–61 over Istanbul, and they handled the business end of the night. Deep Patel kept the game on rails, Shahzaib “Shyambaba” Khan and Moe Rayyan created advantages early in the clock, and Adam Charrkas gave them real two-way minutes. The offense is getting cleaner week to week, and the defensive connectivity is starting to match the skill.
Week 3 3-0 3

Another controlled win (70–58 vs. Damascus) that showed how mature they’re getting. Deep Patel managed the game like a quarterback, while Shyambaba Khan and Medo Zubi consistently created the first advantage to bend the defense. Moe Rayyan’s bench production mattered — real minutes, real impact — and the team defense keeps improving. Islamabad isn’t just talented; they’re starting to look professional.
Week 2 2-0 3

Islamabad’s Week 2 win over Gaza (73–64) was less about fireworks and more about control. They dictated tempo, got into their sets early, and stayed disciplined through Gaza’s runs — no panic possessions, just clean decisions. Captain Deep Patel steered the ship, and the creators (Zubi + Shyambaba) consistently bent the defense to generate high-quality looks. If they keep stacking 40-minute focus like this, they’re going to be a weekly problem.
Week 1 1-0 9
 
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.
Preseason 0-0 3
A skilled roster with playmaking, shooting, and perimeter scoring from Amir Charrks, Shahzaib Khan, and the Patel brothers—but defense will be the key. If their rotations tighten up (especially with Adam Charrkas) and they commit to owning the boards, Islamabad could be one of the biggest movers this season.