New Jersey (North): Kabul (D2)

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Week 8 0-5 12
Kabul took a tough 118–69 loss to Amman, but there were still pieces worth building on inside the matchup. Hosameldeen Karkis kept trying to organize the offense against constant pressure, while Raied Saleh gave them a physical presence and a way to battle through contact. Hassan Farhat and Muhammad Mustafa provided efficient scoring flashes, showing that Kabul has options when the ball gets into the right spots. The problem was once Amman started turning misses and TOs into quick waves, Kabul could not get enough stops to slow the avalanche. The next step is defensive structure — sharper transition communication, stronger first-half resistance, and more possessions where they force teams to beat them in the half court.
Week 7 0-4 12
Kabul ran into Cairo’s avalanche and lost 96–61, but the second-half scoring showed they did not completely fold. Hosameldeen Karkis kept trying to organize the group, Raied Saleh gave them physical pressure, and Hassan Farhat had an absolute monster game. The problem was the opening half — Cairo’s pace and spacing put Kabul in a hole too deep to manage. Kabul’s path is still about full-game resistance: start sharper, communicate earlier, and avoid giving opponents a runway before the game settles.
Week 6 0-3 11
Kabul lost 88–63 to Islamabad, but the first half showed real fight before the game slipped away. Hosameldeen Karkis continues to bring organization, Raied Saleh gives them a physical scoring presence, and Hassan Farhat has the size and skill to make them more competitive than their record suggests. The issue is sustaining those stretches: after putting up 36 in the first half, they could not match Islamabad’s pace, spacing, and shot quality late. The progress is visible, but Kabul’s next step is turning early energy into full-game resistance — cleaner defensive possessions, stronger second-half execution, and more consistency when opponents start making runs.
Week 5 0-2 11
 
 
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.
Week 4 0-1 12

41–71 vs. Beirut, and the early hole was too deep to climb out of. It’s a brand-new group, so the chemistry will take time — but Raied Saleh can swing games with bully-ball pressure, and Hassan Farhat gives them another gear with size and shooting. The continuity just isn’t there yet. The talent doesn’t match the record; the availability and rhythm do.