Who is the best coach in the Lebanese Basketball League: Vote here
This season in the Lebanese Basketball League, the conversation isn’t only about star imports and big budgets—it’s also about coaching. With teams navigating the 3-import rule, injuries, financial pressure, and wildly different rosters, coaches have been the real difference-makers.
So who deserves the “Best Coach” crown so far?
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Ahmad Farran has been the headline name. Riyadi are currently 17–0, and when a team keeps winning week after week, that consistency isn’t luck—it’s structure, discipline, and game management. The way Riyadi controls tempo and executes in key moments is exactly what top coaching looks like.
Joe Ghattas has kept Sagesse right near the top, sitting 2nd in the league, and his resume this season includes finishing 2nd in the last Arab Club Championship—a major achievement that shows his team can compete beyond the local stage.
George Geagea has turned Central into the league’s black horse. Central don’t just “compete”—they look like a real threat, playing with belief and identity, and that’s often the signature of a coach who knows how to maximize his roster.
Gilbert Nasr has been one of the season’s biggest surprises with Hoops. Winning games against Central, Sagesse, and Antonine is not something you do by accident. It’s preparation, tactical bravery, and getting players to buy into the plan.
Ralf Akl deserves credit for what he’s building with Antonine. They were very close to pulling off a win against Sagesse, and they’ve taken important games that matter in the standings. That “almost upset” label becomes “real contender” when coaching keeps the team progressing.
Elie Merheb has made Antranik look dangerous even with a lower budget. That’s one of the hardest jobs in Lebanese basketball: staying competitive without the same resources. Yet Antranik look organized, confident, and hard to play against.
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Joe Moujaes at Homenetmen has dealt with injuries, but when his roster is available, he’s shown how effective a short, fast lineup can be. Flexibility is coaching—and Homenetmen’s style shifts depending on who’s healthy.
At Champville, Georges Khoury was recently appointed and the club has had administrative issues, so it’s still early to judge. But sometimes a fresh voice can stabilize a season quickly, and the next weeks will tell us more.
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Jad El Hajj has kept Beirut competitive even against higher-budget teams, and finishing 4th at the Arab Championship shows Beirut can go toe-to-toe on a tough stage. Keeping games close against “stronger” rosters is often a coaching win.
Marwan Khalil at NSA was also recently appointed—so the fairest approach is to watch a bit longer before ranking him.
Charbel Feghaly has delivered crucial wins for Batroun that help the team stay in Division One. In a league where survival is pressure, those wins carry serious weight.
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Ghassan Sarkis has been coaching Tadamon Hrajel through financial instability, and still managed to give young Lebanese talents real minutes to prove themselves—especially in a league dominated by 3 imports. That deserves recognition.
Now it’s your turn. Vote for your Best Coach of the season so far.
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