Power Rankings

RANK TEAM / RECORD CHANGE COMMENTS
1
Amman
Amman
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An incredibly stacked squad led by Mahdy Suleiman—MVP the past two seasons—and his uncle Jay Mustafa, last season’s Defensive Player of the Year. It’s a family-powered roster with a strong supporting cast. If they stay healthy and build chemistry quickly, they could be the favorites to win it all. 
2
Cairo
Cairo
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They play with pace and confidence—when Omar Hussein’s threes are falling, they can beat top teams. The swing factor is defensive consistency from the Elsammak brothers and Trey H; if they stay locked in defensively for full games, Cairo’s ceiling is higher than this spot.
3
Islamabad
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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.
4
Tripoli
Tripoli
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Another incredibly stacked team, with enough talent to make real noise if they play for each other and click early. The formula is simple: dominate defense and rebounding with the size of Omar Mana and Hassan Farhat, take care of the ball, and push the pace behind Captain Elias Aglaguel. With the finishing ability of Anssoumane Kande, Moayad Abul-Huda, and Khaled Sehwali, Tripoli can overwhelm teams on both ends with size and speed.
5
Kabul
Kabul
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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.
6
Jerusalem
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A very experienced, gritty, defense-leaning team that makes opponents work for everything. If they can find reliable scoring from Mahrooz Qaderi, plus Michael K’s contribution and the exceptional shooting of Mohammad Masri—especially in the half court—Jerusalem is built to outperform expectations.
7
Granada
Granada
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A solid, all-around contender led by Dr. Mustafa and Zain Abdeen, with length and versatility across positions. If they define roles early—especially identifying a reliable closer—Granada has the tools to rise and challenge the teams above them, backed by Wajdi Ahemed’s interior presence and Muhammad Elhindi’s shooting.
8
Gaza
Gaza
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A high-motor team that competes possession to possession. The Abbassi brothers are relentless on both ends. They have plenty of consistent scoring options—especially with the addition of Moatze Musa—but their effort level and defensive activity (Brandon Landfair and Omar “Big O” Abbassi) can steal games and swing the standings early.
9
Beirut
Beirut
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A balanced, well-coached group led by Towfeek Hamzeh, with enough shot-making to hang with anyone. If the guard play (Shafic Itani and Coach Towfeek) controls the pace and they get consistent interior production from Khalid Itani, Beirut has real dark-horse potential to climb early.
10
Mombasa
Mombasa
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Underrated toughness and physicality, with a chance to be a nightmare matchup behind Ali Hassan’s leadership and Sal Rahin’s shooting. If their spacing improves and they get consistent outside shooting, Mombasa can climb the middle of the pack fast.
11
Dhaka
Dhaka
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A sneaky-athletic roster that can apply real pressure in transition. The question is half-court execution—if they can generate cleaner late-game looks for Ian Felix and create better possessions for Mohammad Abdelghani, Dhaka can jump into the top tier quickly.
12
Lahore
Lahore
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A crafty group that can score in bunches, especially when Zubair Piperdi and Aadil Yousuf find their shooting rhythm. If they commit to defending without over-gambling and keep the tempo under control, Lahore can steal a few signature wins.
13
Istanbul
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A young, exciting up-and-coming team that plays with edge and intensity—and won’t be intimidated by anyone. Their path up the rankings depends on finishing possessions: rebounding from Tamer Assaf and late-game execution from Khaled Musbeh and Muhammad Assaf will be the difference between close losses and wins.
14
Damascus
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Physical and disciplined, with a defense-first identity led by Ibrhahim O and Omar Elsamna that travels anywhere. Offense comes easier with a speedy guard like Omar Singer, but if they win the rebounding battle and limit turnovers, Damascus will be a tough out every week.

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