Mohammad Habhab: A Rising Lebanese Prospect Making Waves in NCAA Division I

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Lebanon may soon have another exciting name to add to its growing list of international basketball prospects. Mohammad Habhab, a 6’9” forward/center currently playing his freshman season with the Eastern Michigan Eagles, is steadily building a profile that suggests a very bright future — both with the Lebanese National Team and potentially at the professional level.

Standing at 6’9” (206 cm) and weighing 205 lbs, Habhab possesses the kind of modern forward frame coaches love. Long, strong, mobile, and versatile, he already looks physically ready for the demands of NCAA Division I basketball. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, he is experiencing his first real test at the highest level of college basketball, and so far, he is passing it with confidence.

In his first NCAA Division I season (2025–26) with Eastern Michigan, Habhab is already producing impressive numbers:

  • 14.3 points per game

  • 8.1 rebounds per game

  • 3.0 assists per game

  • 39.6% field goal percentage

  • 35.7 minutes per game

For a freshman, these statistics speak volumes. He is not just a role player — he is a core piece in the rotation and someone his team relies on nightly.

One of his notable performances came against Massachusetts, where Habhab recorded:

  • 15 points

  • 9 rebounds

  • 4 assists

  • 2 blocks

  • 39 minutes played

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Throughout the season, he has delivered several strong outings, including games of 20+ points, along with multiple double-digit rebounding performances. His consistency shows maturity beyond his years.

What makes Habhab especially intriguing is how complete his game already looks. He can score inside using strength and touch, step out and hit mid-range shots, rebound on both ends, and move the ball unselfishly. Defensively, he uses his length well and shows timing as a shot blocker.

His skill set includes:

  • Finishing around the rim

  • Face-up scoring and mid-range touch

  • Strong rebounding instincts

  • Passing ability from the forward spot

  • Shot-blocking and team defense

While his three-point shooting is still developing, the mechanics are promising, and improvement in this area could turn him into a true stretch-forward at the next level.

Before college, Habhab starred at Fordson High School, where he built an outstanding résumé. In his senior season, he averaged:

  • 21.2 points

  • 10.1 rebounds

  • 3.3 assists

  • 4.4 blocks per game (school record)

He earned spots on the MLive Dream Team and Detroit Free Press Dream Team and made history by becoming the first Fordson boys basketball player in nearly 30 years to receive an NCAA Division I scholarship.

For Lebanese basketball fans, the most exciting detail is that Mohammad Habhab holds all his Lebanese papers, making him fully eligible to represent Lebanon in international competitions. With Lebanon constantly searching for young, high-upside talent, Habhab fits the profile perfectly: young, physically gifted, and developing in a strong competitive environment.

If his progression continues, seeing him wear the Lebanese jersey in the future feels more like a matter of “when” than “if.”

Beyond the national team level, Habhab’s long-term ceiling is also intriguing from a professional standpoint. At 6’9” with size, mobility, and two-way potential, he checks many of the boxes NBA scouts look for. With continued improvement in shooting consistency, defensive discipline, and overall polish, professional opportunities — including G-League, overseas, and possibly NBA looks — could become realistic goals.

Mohammad Habhab is still at the very beginning of his journey, but the foundation is strong. His freshman season in NCAA Division I has already shown that he belongs, and his growth curve points upward.

Lebanon’s next generation is quietly taking shape, and Mohammad Habhab is clearly one of the names to watch closely. 🇱🇧🏀







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