🗣️🏀🇯🇴 Jordan Basketball League So Far: A Season Taking Shape

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As the CFI Jordan Premier League reaches the end of the first round (11 games played for most teams), the picture at the top is becoming clearer — but the race is far from over. We have a dominant leader, a strong chasing pack, and several teams still trying to find consistency.

Here’s where things stand and what has defined the season so far.

📊 Current Standings (Top 8)

• 1️⃣ Al Faisaly (11–0) – 22 pts

• 2️⃣ Amman United (10–1) – 21 pts

• 3️⃣ Al Wehdat (5–5) – 15 pts

• 4️⃣ Al Jubaiha (5–5) – 15 pts

• 5️⃣ Al Inglizia (3–8) – 14 pts

• 6️⃣ Al Ashrafieh (3–8) – 14 pts

• 7️⃣ Al Jaleel (3–7) – 13 pts

• 8️⃣ Shabab Bushra (2–8) – 12 pts



Al Faisaly have been nothing short of dominant. Eleven wins from eleven games, a +302 point differential, and the best offense in the league so far. They look organized, confident, and built to win now.

Amman United remain right behind them, posting excellent numbers of their own (+324 differential) and showing balance on both ends of the floor.

From third place downward, things tighten quickly. Al Wehdat and Al Jubaiha are tied, while positions 5 through 8 are separated by only two points — meaning every game matters.

⭐ Individual Standouts So Far

Several players are separating themselves statistically and visually:

• Brian Holmes (Shooting Guard)

– League leader in Efficiency: 36.8

– League leader in Scoring: 28.7 PPG

A true offensive engine who scores in bunches and carries heavy responsibility.

• Jace Hogan 

– 28.5 PPG

– 13.6 RPG

– 33.3 Efficiency

Elite production on both ends. One of the most complete players in the league.

• Eric Kibi 

– League leader in Rebounds: 14.0 RPG

– 22.6 Efficiency

– 3.9 Offensive Rebounds per game

Exceptional rebounding numbers for a guard and a constant presence around the ball.

• Israel Lockamy (Point Guard)

– 24.0 PPG

– League leader in Total 3-Pointers Made: 36

– 4.8 Turnovers per game

A high-usage scorer and volume shooter who stretches defenses.

• Malek Kanaan (Point Guard)

– League leader in Assists: 9.0 APG

The main facilitator in the league so far.

• Abdullah Olwan (Point Guard)

– League leader in Steals: 4.1 SPG

Defensive menace at the guard spot.

• Joseph Obasa (Point Guard)

– League leader in Blocks: 2.8 BPG

Strong rim protection numbers.

🔍 What We’re Learning About This Season

• Al Faisaly look like the team to beat.

• Amman United are legitimate title contenders.

• The middle of the table is wide open.

• Individual scoring is high across the league.

• Guards are dominating statistical leaderboards.

This season has delivered pace, scoring, and unpredictability — especially beyond the top two. With the second round approaching, rotations will tighten, pressure will rise, and the standings could shift quickly.

One thing is clear:

The Jordanian league is alive, competitive, and full of storylines worth following.

More basketball. More battles. More drama ahead.

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