Kamel vs Team Bosh (Winner: Team Bosh)

The league wanted to see to former mvp’s go at it. Unfortnetly, Kamal had to leave the game early due to injury which then made it difficult to win the game. There was not much we could take from this game except that Mo Elhaj continues his elite level play and Yakeen Alghatti continues to be a steal for team Kamal.

Team Manea vs Team Mike (Team Manea)

Mike did his think as he continues his big season. However, team Manea was able to grab the victory late in the game with nader hitting clutch shots late to give his team the lead. This has to be the most highly anticipated match up next week. Its time for everyone to get out of mike’s way and let him destroy that defense.

Team Monawar vs Team Hussein (Winner Team Monawar)

This was a very impressive game by team huss. Without their captain, team Hussein led by MVP candidate Mo Abu led most of the game. However, with some key turn overs and big plays, team monawar was able to come back and win the game.

Team Joe Vs Team Larry

This game did not have either captain and was a fight. Critical adjustments made by head coach Bilal Farhat helped his team bring the victory home and earn the last spot of the playoffs.

Playoff Look Ahead!!!

Kamal Vs Hussein

Big question marks here???? Kamal is expected to be out. The other captain Huss may also be out. Huss team demonstrated that they can still compete with or without their captain. The last time they played, the game ended in a tie. This was a highly anticipated match up from 2 hungry teams who fight til the end!!

Monawar vs Team Larry

Team MOnawar reminds me of Dr Jekyel and Mr Hyde. Times they look to be the best in the league, other times limited skill set is grossly apparent. Which will show up Monday? We will wait and see. Also, for team Larry, they have shown many times during the season glimpses of very elite play. If they can sustain it for the full game, they are a threat.

Team Manea vs Team Mike

Will mike’s teamattes get out of his way and give him the ball as much as other captains get it? Will osama re-find his early season elite play? Can team Manea continue the recent trend of winning since acquiring Romeo in a block buster trade. Romeo has to be considered one of the highest impact players in the league as its clear what he brings to a team. Manea is undefeated since getting Romeo I believe.

Please note, these rankings are my personal opinion and not just based on what the stat chart shows. I tried to consider situations such as playing time, positions played on the court, and opportunities. Thanks.

Top 5 MVP Candidates

  1.    Ageel bosh (doesn’t need to be justified)

  2.    Hussein Baidani (Stepped up this season and constantly guarding the other teams top player while still dominating on offense. Hes breathing down Bosh neck right now)

  3.    Mike (I expect him to keep playing well and move up this list as he continues to build

  4.    Mo Abu (Be happy hes 50 and not 30 or I doubt many would have a chance. Makes triple double look easy)

  5.    Monawar (Doing an excellent Job leading his team on both sides of the ball)

chemistry together)

  1. Kamal/Manea

Top 5 defensive Players

  1.   Romeo

  2.   Agil Bosh/ Mo Elhaj

  3.   Fahd Alsakkaf / Mo Elhaj

  4. Hussein Baidani/ Ghazwan Mashraw

  5.   Farris Alsakkaf/Ali Algahmi

Top Rebounders

  1.   Bosh

  2.   Joe Bazzi

  3.   Monawar

  4.   Abdullah

  5.  Hussein

Best passers

  1.   Omar A

  2.   Kamal

  3.   Manea/Bosh

  4.   Farris Alsakkaf

  5.   Mo Abdrabboh

Best Shooters

  1.    Owl (he’s still that guy and the most feared shooter in the league)

  2.    Mike Williams (defense doesn’t seem to affect his shot)

  3.   Hamadah (has single handily gone on scoring runs many times from the 3)

  4.  Monwar (beautiful pull up 3 pt shot. The best in the league)

  5.   Manea/ Ali Tony (Both very good shooters off the dribble)

Biggest Draft Steals

  1.    Mo Abdrabboh  (Frankly speaking hes a captain and don’t know what people were thinking for those who didn’t draft him)

  2.    Uncle Ed

  3.    Bilal Eljahmi

  4.    Farris Alsakkaf

  5.    Saif Alghathi

  6.    Hamadah  (Hes a steal anywhere)

Top pair of teammates

  1.   Hussein and Mo

  2.   Bosh and Omar

  3.   Mike and Hamadah

  4.   Monawar & Ghazwan/ Larry and Owl

  5.   Kam and Older Bro/ Ali Tony and Manea, Joe and Fujo

Best Teammates (As in positive attitude people)

1 . Falah Alsakkaf. Has voluntarily sat to allow others to start

2 Khalil Hakani. I don’t think I have seen him complain once in 2 seasons. Goes out there and plays hard with no complaints.

  1.   Assam/Obali. Plays hard game day and during the week. Always positive.

  2.   Kanaf. A strong person who is one of the kindest people I know. Always positive towards his team and competition.

  3.   Fahd Alsakkaf. You will almost never hear him yell or complain. Honored to call him a close friend.