Muslim Basketball

Areeha’s offense was powered by Ali Suiafan’s efficient 19-point outing and Mahrooz Qaderi’s 16 points, helping the team shoot a solid 46% from the field. Despite struggling from the free-throw line and committing 10 turnovers, their balanced scoring and 10 made threes kept them in control throughout the game. Omar Singer and Bilal Alamrany added key perimeter buckets to round out a strong offensive performance.

They put together a gritty offensive performance behind strong scoring from Anas Najib (16 points on 7-for-8 shooting) and Zain Abdeen, who added 17 points with energy on both ends. Despite shooting just 14% from three, they battled hard on the glass with 36 rebounds and found scoring from multiple players. Missed free throws and cold outside shooting limited their ceiling, but their interior scoring kept them competitive.

Fresh out the gates and provided an explosive offensive behind Akrum Ahemed’s monster 33-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, along with 8 made threes that set the tone early. Zubair Piperdi and Wajdi Ahemed added 17 points each, helping Jenin shoot an impressive 41% from deep and dominate the scoreboard. With a 43–33 rebounding edge and efficient scoring across the board, Jenin controlled the game from start to finish.

Al-Bireh earned the win behind strong scoring from Khalid Itani (18 points) and Adeeb Yousef, who added 17 on efficient shooting while going a perfect 4-for-4 at the line. The team shot 42% overall and found enough offensive balance to offset some missed free throws and limited ball movement. With 20 made field goals and steady contributions from Kevin George inside, Al-Bireh maintained control throughout the matchup.

Bethlehem delivered a well-rounded offensive performance, shooting an impressive 51% from the field with four players scoring in double figures, led by Trey H’s 19 points and Jay Wiggins’ near double-double. Their ball movement and efficiency from deep allowed them to keep pace with Jerusalem’s rebounding advantage. With timely scoring from Omar Hussein and Nader Elsammak, Bethlehem’s depth and shot-making ultimately carried them past Jerusalem’s one-man offensive surge.

Nazareth controlled the game with strong inside play and dominant rebounding, led by Luis Martinez’s 23 points and 12 boards in a standout performance. Muhammad Assaf added 14 points with efficient perimeter shooting, helping the team reach 40% from the field. Their 28–10 rebounding advantage and balanced scoring proved too much for Safad to overcome.

Gaza delivered a balanced offensive performance, led by Ian Felix’s 17 points and a dominant inside showing from Muhanad Deeb, who posted 16 points and 11 rebounds on efficient shooting. The team knocked down nine threes and shared the ball well with 14 assists, while their defense forced key turnovers and held strong on the glass. Despite some missed free throws, their efficiency and rebounding gave them control throughout the game.

Tulkarem put together an efficient all-around performance, highlighted by Omar Mana’s 20 points and 10 made free throws, giving the team a steady interior presence. Elias Aglaguel added 16 points with sharp perimeter shooting, helping Tulkarem reach 43% from the field and 73% at the line. With a 21-18 rebound edge and solid ball movement, Tulkarem maintained control and matched Tiberias shot for shot from deep to secure the win.

Massive performance from Michael K, who dominated all facets of the game with 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals. Despite his heroic effort, the team struggled with efficiency—shooting just 36% from the field and 23% from deep while committing 9 turnovers. Strong rebounding (47 total) kept them in the fight, but the lack of scoring support made it tough to match Bethlehem’s balanced attack.

MB Insider Towfeek Hamza has reported that this team has done some reshuffling and personnel changes, so won’t harp on their game one box score.

Relied heavily on "Lil O" he team knocked down 10 threes overall but struggled to score inside and finished with only 10 rebounds, limiting their second-chance opportunities. Cold shooting at 34% and minimal playmaking made it difficult for Safad to sustain runs against Nazareth’s size and efficiency.

Tiberias relied on strong perimeter play, led by Andrew Niedermaier’s 24-point outing with five made threes and Ali Hassan’s 13 points. Despite knocking down 10 triples, the team struggled overall from the field at just 34% and couldn’t generate enough interior scoring or trips to the free-throw line. Limited rebounding (18 total) and 16 fouls made it tough for Tiberias to keep up with Tulkarem’s balanced scoring.

The newcomers battled hard on the boards with 39 rebounds and saw strong scoring from Hicham Elalam’s 17 points and Marawan Elbaz’s energetic 11-point, 10-rebound effort. However, the team struggled with shooting efficiency, hitting just 31% from the field and missing opportunities at the free-throw line. Despite active defense that produced 11 steals and six blocks, offensive inconsistencies kept them from matching Gaza’s scoring rhythm.

Baysan leaned heavily on perimeter shooting, with Asim T knocking down five threes on his way to 19 points, while John Pearson provided solid interior scoring with 11 points and seven rebounds. However, the team struggled with overall efficiency, shooting 34% from the field and failing to convert a single free throw. Turnovers and inconsistent shooting from key players made it difficult for Baysan to keep pace with Rafah’s balanced attack.

Haifa was carried by a standout 25-point performance from Shahzaib Khan, who kept the team competitive with aggressive shot-making. Adam Charrkas chipped in 11 points and efficient three-point shooting, but the team’s struggles at the free-throw line and limited rebounding held them back. With only 14 total boards and just one made free throw, Haifa couldn’t generate enough extra possessions to overcome Areeha’s scoring depth.

Yaffa fought hard on the glass with 33 rebounds, led by Ahmad S.’s double-digit board effort, but offensive inefficiency held them back as they shot just 30% from the field and 25% from three. Joseph Ciringione put up 15 points on high volume, while Malik Zubi added 11, yet the team couldn’t find a consistent scoring rhythm. Missed free throws (3-for-12) and cold perimeter shooting made it difficult for Yaffa to keep pace with Jenin’s firepower.