New Jersey (North): Kabul (Inactive) (D2)

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WEEK RECORD RANK COMMENTS
Week 4 0-3 15
Week 3 0-3 12

Another no-show on the slate vs. Gaza, and availability is officially the storyline. The talent isn’t “bottom of the league” — not with MVP Gagan Dhaliwal pushing pace and Mike Liander capable of swinging quarters — but you can’t climb if you can’t field a full group. Farhad Saleh needs bodies, ASAP. Week 4 feels like a must-play moment, not just a must-win.
Week 2 0-2 12

Kabul took a forfeit loss to Tripoli due to not having enough players, dropping them to 0–2. Captain Farhad Saleh needs bodies and continuity fast — because when MVP Gagan Dhaliwal is rolling (with Mike Liander in the mix), they’re absolutely a top-tier threat. Availability matters, though, or the early hole gets deeper.
Week 1 0-1 6
 
What a game — a true MVP showdown (Mahdy vs. Gagan). Kabul lost a tight one vs. Amman (72–77) after jumping out 20–0, but the takeaway is simple: they belong in the top tier. MVP Gagan Dhaliwal had them competing every possession, and with Mike Liander in the mix, the ceiling is still scary. Clean up a couple late-game possessions (and cut out the freebies) and that’s a win. They’re going to be a problem all season.
Preseason 0-0 5
Another very experienced team, and with the addition of MVP Gagan Dhaliwal, they might be one of the most exciting teams to watch. They can pressure the ball, and Gagan can run all day. The season will hinge on discipline—cutting down fouls and dominating defensive possessions could turn them into a weekly threat.