Week 6 roared to life with overtime drama, statement wins, and unexpected surges that reshaped the league’s balance of power. The San Pedro Tiger Sharks remain the apex predators—battle-tested and bruising—while the Western Ballaz continue their meteoric rise behind a growing core. PG Panthers have gone from punchline to problem, and the Thunderbolts just added serious muscle with the signing of Charles Garcia.
But don’t let the records fool you—this league is deeper than the standings suggest. Young stars are growing up fast, veterans are digging deep, and the race to the Jaguar Cup is tightening with every possession. As we dive into this week’s rankings, one thing is clear: no game is a gimme, and no team is safe.
The Corozal Suns entered the season as a developmental squad—newest team in the newest league—with modest expectations. But that narrative shifted quickly, thanks to the emergence of Jamaal Clifton and Brandon Rogers, who have ignited the Corozal Bay and rallied a city behind them. After stunning the mighty Thunderbolts, the Suns have battled in every game since, often falling just short due to fatigue more than anything else.
This weekend, they nearly upset the number two Dream Ballers, falling only on late free throws. While they’re not the youngest team, they’ve got youth worth watching—most notably 15-year-old phenom Julian Gomez, who electrified the crowd with a thunderous in-traffic tomahawk dunk followed by a highlight-reel block on the next play. Veteran Ray Cruz and other seasoned players have stepped into larger roles but are adjusting to 20–30 minute workloads. If this team can improve its conditioning and cohesion, they won’t just play spoiler—they’ll have a say in who wins the Toucan Cup.
The Kings just can’t seem to catch a break. Every time they appear to be turning a corner, either a tough schedule or a key injury sets them back. Their 1–5 record doesn’t reflect their potential, as many still believe they boast one of the most talented rosters in the league. However, the absence of big man Daniel Estes in all but two games, combined with the live development curve for their four young stars, has made them a team growing in real time.
American center Keondre Jordan had a tough debut, going up against the league’s top center, Charles Garcia. He can only go up from there, and this weekend’s test—facing Arik, Ciego, and Everett—will be more telling. For the Kings to have a chance, Jordan must produce at least 15 and 8, and Estes needs to be on the floor. His impact goes well beyond the stat sheet.
Young star Nissani Mendez got a taste of what it means to be number one on the scouting report, thanks to the experienced coaching and defensive specialists of the Thunderbolts. He needs to adapt quickly and become a reliable 15-point contributor to keep the Kings in the playoff hunt. Jevon McKenzie has added needed perimeter shooting to relieve pressure on Brandon Flowers, but the team still seems to lack a clear identity. Their top scorer, Mendez, comes off the bench and usually enters the game when the team is already trailing. Until that rhythm is fixed, the Kings’ immense talent may continue to fall short of its potential.
The PG Panthers might be the most intriguing team in the league right now. After losing their season opener by more than 50 points, their transformation has been nothing short of remarkable. Credit to Kyle and Badillo for staying the course through tough times. With a completely revamped roster, PG has unearthed hidden gems others overlooked or discarded. Comberbatch, cut from Griga in Week 1, now starts for PG in Week 6 and owns one of the best plus-minus ratings in the league. At just 17 years old and standing 6’7, his ceiling is sky-high.
Then there’s Lindey Young, a former teen phenom who vanished from the scene but has returned as an energetic sparkplug, posting 19-point games and displaying the hustle and swagger he was once known for. Under the tutelage of Ale Carcamo, he’s just a few adjustments away from BPBL stardom. Sutherland is emerging as a top-tier defender, capable of guarding positions 2 through 5, and the steady leadership of two-time champion Marquise Cunningham has brought clarity and direction to the squad.
They led the Dream Ballers by 20 at halftime and then took the undefeated Sharks to overtime with a shot to win it in the final seconds. The tenacious defense of their guards gave the Sharks fits, and PG may have unearthed a blueprint to beat San Pedro with their relentless 94-foot ball denial on Arana and Rowland. They aren’t coming—they’ve arrived. And this weekend, they have another chance to leap into the league’s upper tier if they can replicate their effort at home against San Pedro. One thing’s for sure: PG is no longer a penciled-in win. They’ve earned the right to be taken seriously as a potential cup contender in the Toucan Conference.
The Thunderbolts made the biggest splash of the third window by signing national center Charles “Chuck” Garcia, adding to a roster already stacked with MVP candidate Coope Lopez, two-time league MVP Victor Evans, rebounding machine Matthew Young, and perennial DPOY contender Eyan Rene. Health and depth were their biggest concerns, but with the fast development of Michael Casseres and the arrival of Garcia, the Bolts now look deeper and more dangerous than ever. They’re a nightmare to rebound against, capable of playing both speed ball and bully ball with a high championship IQ to match. Chemistry and health remain the only hurdles. If they overcome both, the team that once lost three straight could become the odds-on favorite to reach—and even win—the Jaguar Cup.
Victor Evans suddenly looks focused—and some even say slimmer—as the league seems to have taken him by surprise early on. But now he’s adjusted. It will be interesting to see if he can make up the stagger and catapult himself back into MVP contention in time.
The most important thing a team can do is win—and Dangriga keeps doing just that. They’ve managed to find various ways to survive and their record reflects that success. But power rankings aren’t about standings alone. The Dream Ballers are still searching for a true identity. Right now, they are heavily dependent on Deshaun for at least 20 points a night, and since the departure of Hammer, a consistent second scorer has not emerged. The signing of Kirk Smith has addressed the need for interior presence, and while Smith is capable of putting up the occasional 20-point, 10-rebound outing, he generally is not a 20+ per night scorer. A bright spot has been the resurgence of Kevon Lowrie, who is now top ten in rebounding and a physical force on both ends.
However, their Achilles’ heel has been the inconsistent production from the shooting guard spot. Daniel Conorque has struggled mightily, with multiple games shooting under 25% from the field and failing to contribute down the stretch. His struggles have become Griga’s struggles. Until he—or someone else—steps up with a reliable 15 and 7 stat line, Dangriga’s ability to hang with the league’s top-tier teams will remain in question. With one roster move still in play, Griga’s front office will need to find consistent scoring if they want to return to the league’s elite.
The Western Ballaz may have taken their biggest step forward in their overtime loss to the Sharks. That game marked a turning point, as the team began the process of integrating American big man Nick Everett into both sides of the ball. Darnell Oden’s rise as a legitimate interior scoring threat now complements the athleticism of Arik Nicholas and Jaheem Ciego. The only missing piece is a consistent shooting guard in the starting lineup, with injuries to Joel Montejo and Kyron Molina leaving that spot open for the taking. If fully healthy, the Ballaz might be the most complete team in the league, with depth at every position.
This weekend’s clash in Belmopan against a resurgent Kings squad could be more telling of the Kings’ true ceiling—but it’s also a chance for the Ballaz to show they’re ready to dominate down the stretch. For Arik Nicholas, this isn’t just another regular season game—it’s a position-holding battle on the MVP ladder. With Victor Evans, a two-time MVP candidate, starting to make his own case again, Arik needs to prove he can put this team on his back in the clutch moments—especially the final five minutes of a close contest—if he wants to keep pace with league standouts like Arana, Coope, and Brackett, and hold off Evans’ surge.
Still reigning supreme, the Sharks continue to dominate the jungle. After a nail-biting overtime victory against PG Panthers, they solidified their status as the apex predators. The dynamic U21 duo of Tyrell “Leggy” Griffith and Keon Rowland is rapidly emerging as one of the top tandems in the league. Their potent inside-outside chemistry is proving difficult for opponents to contain, and with Malik Hunt and Devin Daly providing seasoned inside-outside support, San Pedro is maturing into a complete and battle-tested squad. Remarkably, the Sharks have already won three overtime games this season, a testament to the poise and growth of their young core. All this is happening in the absence of their floor general Jehad Wright, who has only featured in two games during their six-game win streak. If this upward curve continues, the Sharks will be an overwhelming force come cup time—especially when Wright returns to full strength and resumes locking down opposing stars.
Arana continues his MVP assault on the league, becoming one of the only players this season to post individual games of 20+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 15+ assists—though not all in the same outing. His elite versatility adds another dimension to the Sharks’ growing arsenal.
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