Power Rankings

RANK TEAM / RECORD CHANGE COMMENTS
1
Beirut
Beirut
4-1
4
LAST WK: 5
 
Game of the Week win, and it was earned: 63–59 over Islamabad. Shafic “IKONIK” Itani gave Beirut the guard control they needed, Towfeek Hamzeh kept the possessions organized, and Khalid Itani / Ahmad Asfour helped them survive the physical stretches inside. The difference from earlier close games is that Beirut finished the job — they absorbed Islamabad’s runs, got enough stops late, and now have a real top-line résumé win.
2
Mombasa
Mombasa
4-1
1
LAST WK: 1
 
Mombasa takes the forfeit loss to Cairo, so the undefeated shine is gone — but the respect is not. Sal Rahin’s leadership, Ali Hassan’s physical edge, Will Tavares’ steady pro-level presence, plus Dean Aminyar and Elias Shahsamand’s energy still give them one of the league’s scariest identities when the roster is actually on the floor. The Week 5 lesson is availability: the talent and toughness are top-tier, but championship teams have to show up, avoid schedule slips, and protect the résumé they built through four weeks.
3
Tripoli
Tripoli
4-1
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LAST WK: 3

 

Tripoli passed a sneaky-tough test against a reloaded Dhaka squad with Tavian now in the mix, grinding out a 57–51 win that says more than the scoreboard. After the emotional high of knocking off Amman, this had all the ingredients of a trap game — but Elias Aglaguel kept the group composed, Omar Mana anchored the paint, and Anssoumane Kande gave them downhill pressure when the offense needed force. Moayad Abul-Huda delivered timely touches, while Khaled Sehwail helped settle possessions late and keep Dhaka from flipping the momentum. It wasn’t always pretty, but that’s the point: Tripoli is learning how to win in different ways — the statement win, the grinder, and now the “handle business when everyone expects you to slip”
4
Amman
Amman
4-1
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LAST WK: 4
 
Amman answered last week’s Tripoli loss exactly how an elite team should: with a ruthless 111–67 response against Istanbul. Mahdy Suleiman still bends every defensive game plan, Jay Mustafa kept the machine organized, and the supporting cast made sure the game never slowed down. Adeeb Yousef brought two-way force, Malik Zubi gave them clean scoring and tempo, and Nour Moati added to the balance that turned this into a track meet early. The key takeaway is not just the blowout — it’s the reset. Amman looked sharp, connected, and reminded everyone that when they play with pace, discipline, and full offensive balance, their ceiling is still championship-level.
5
Islamabad
3
LAST WK: 2
 
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.
6
Gaza
Gaza
4-1
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LAST WK: 6
 
Gaza escaped Kabul 56–55 in the exact kind of game that fits their identity: chaotic, physical, and decided in the margins. Fursan Abbassi had them competing possession to possession, Brandon Landfair’s activity mattered on the glass, and Moatze Musa gave them timely offense when the game tightened. Islam Abbassi and Commissioner Abbassi added the steady toughness Gaza needed to survive a one-point finish. It was not pretty, but Gaza does not need pretty — they win with loose balls, second chances, pressure, and just enough clutch execution to make those ugly wins count.
7
Jerusalem
2
LAST WK: 9
 
Jerusalem got the response they needed with a 57–44 win over Granada. Mahrooz Qaderi controlled the flow of the game, kept the group organized, and helped bring their defensive identity back to the front. Michael Knight gave them timely shot-making, Ahmed Elfayoumi added important support, and Fares helped anchor the paint with the kind of presence that makes every possession feel contested. After the Mombasa loss, this was a clean reset: less scrambling, more structure, and enough half-court patience to keep Granada from dragging them into an ugly rock fight.
8
Cairo
Cairo
3-2
1
LAST WK: 7
 
Cairo gets the forfeit win over Mombasa, and even without an on-court statement, the result still matters — it keeps them alive in the chase pack and gives them a chance to reset before the next real test. Abdul Kareem Elsammak remains the late-clock organizer who can settle possessions, Omar Hussein’s shooting gravity still bends defenses, and Ahmed Ismaeil / Trey H give them the two-way balance to punish teams that come in unprepared. The free win helps the standings, but Cairo’s next jump has to be earned on the floor: sharper defensive rotations, cleaner ball movement, and a stronger 40-minute showing against a full-strength contender like Tripoli.
9
Lahore
Lahore
2-3
1
LAST WK: 10
 
Lahore handled Damascus 63–50 and finally turned those “close but not complete” stretches into a controlled win. Julian Reyes set the offensive tone with confident shot-making, while Aadil Yousuf and Adham G helped keep pressure on the defense instead of letting possessions stall. The biggest positive was the composure: Lahore didn’t need chaos or a last-minute scramble, and they showed they can win with organized offense and steady execution. If they keep stacking clean possessions and get consistent production around their guards, they are too skilled to stay buried in the lower half.
10
Granada
Granada
2-3
2
LAST WK: 8
 
Granada fell 57–44 to Jerusalem, and the offense never fully found its rhythm against a physical, connected defense. Anas Najib helped steady the group, Omar Sehwail kept doing the glue work, and Zain Abdeen gave them flashes, but too many possessions turned into tough looks. The encouraging piece is that the formula is still there when the ball moves, the spacing is sharp, and Joseph Capone gets fully reintegrated after last year’s championship run. Week 5 was a reminder that Granada has the pieces — now they need more consistent creation, cleaner counters, and stronger offensive flow against teams that can pressure every catch.
11
Kabul
Kabul
0-2
1
LAST WK: 12
 
 
Kabul came up just short in a 56–55 loss to Gaza, but this was easily one of their most encouraging performances of the season. Hosameldeen Karkis had the group organized, Raied Saleh gave them a real physical scoring presence, and Hassan Farhat / Muhammad Mustafa are the type of pieces who can change the feel of a game when the chemistry starts clicking. The record is still rough, but Week 5 showed that Kabul is not a free win anymore. If they keep building continuity, tighten the late-game details, and stay available, they can become a much tougher out down the stretch.
12
Dhaka
Dhaka
0-5
2
LAST WK: 14
 
Dhaka lost 57–51 to Tripoli, but this was a much more encouraging version than the early-season blowouts. Tavian’s addition immediately gave them a new spark and scoring threat, Nabil Allan helped steady possessions, and Ian Felix remains the kind of swing piece who can change the pace when the offense needs life. The group still has to clean up late-game structure — fewer empty trips, stronger spacing, and better shot selection when the pressure rises — but pushing a 4–1 Tripoli team into a tight finish is real progress. Dhaka finally looked more connected, more competitive, and a lot less like an easy night.
13
Damascus
2
LAST WK: 11
 
Damascus dropped a winnable-feeling game to Lahore, 63–50, and the same theme showed up again: the effort is there, but the offense still gets stuck for long stretches. Omar Singer gave them creation, Mohamed Miraoui put together a strong performance, and Ibrhahim O / Omar Elsamna helped keep the defensive identity alive. Without Corey Chandler’s scoring punch, though, Damascus struggled to generate enough easy baskets once the game started to separate. They compete hard enough to hang around; now they need cleaner spacing, more reliable shot creation, and another advantage-maker to turn those competitive stretches into actual wins.
14
Istanbul
1
LAST WK: 13

 

Istanbul ran into Amman’s avalanche and took a 111–67 loss, but there were still individual positives inside a tough night. Sube Deeb kept battling, Muhanad Deeb gave them stretches of organization before getting hurt, and Nick Fajvan had a monster game that showed he can still impact the glass and compete through contact. Tamer Assaf and Muhammad Assaf remain important pieces, but Istanbul simply needs the full group available — against a team like Amman, playing short-handed turns every missed rotation and every transition leak into a run. The fix is urgent but clear: better availability, stronger transition defense, cleaner possessions, and a full 40 minutes of resistance instead of letting elite teams build the kind of runway Amman feasted on.<
15
Kabul (Inactive)
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LAST WK: 15

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