Category: 1st Division

Fall ’17 Week 3 Power Rankings (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a) LMA
 3-1 The defending champs, LACE’O MY ASO are picking up right where they left off, getting balanced scoring yet again this season. This may be the most balanced team in the league, solid on offense, defense, and in the hustle stats. (F) Matt Birtwell has been a machine on the glass.
2 (n/a) DOR 2-1 DORIS FROM REGO PARK always brings a contender, with a healthy dose of tough, grindhouse basketball. And there always seems to be a new face that keeps things fresh. This season it’s (G) Jacob Leizman, a crafty scorer that gives this D-oriented club consistent O, a scary thought.
3 (n/a) SKW
 1-0 When the shots are dropping, no team can run up the score like SK WAR DOG. They don’t have quite as much depth at guard this season with (G) Pat Youreneff out, but (G) Kash Miah and (G) Vegas Dave Wong should provide plenty of firepower. 
4 (n/a) PIP
 2-2 Captain (C) Graham Diamond‘s new club, PIPPEN AIN’T EASY, brings in a lot of new faces. The 0-2 start can be chalked up to some growing pains, but they’re getting into rhythm now. This is a tall, versatile line-up that creates match-up problems.  No lack of hustle either.
5 (n/a) NFZ
 1-2 The perennial powerhouse has come out flat so far this season, displaying very little if any sense of urgency. Key rotation players have moved on and their absence is very noticeable. They’ll have to adjust, but after a summer layoff, the offense has not looked particularly crisp or even coherent.
6 (n/a) SKK
 1-2 With two key rotation players leaving to form their own team, SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS is working in some new faces as well. (G) Donovan Walsh continues to be a scoring dynamo, but they’ll have to do it without speedy (G) James Alexander, out for the season with a broken finger. 
7 (n/a) BXB
 1-3 On paper, the BRONX BOMBERS look pretty good. But man, did SKW give it to ’em. Expect them to bounce back. This is still the most athletic team in D1 Sun, with an array of finishers, and a PG in (G) Will Guevara who can find them. They just have to improve their base defense.

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a) RAR
 1-0 RAINING ROSEBUDS are stacked if they get solid attendance, and that’s always the question with RAR. Adding (G) Caleb Lui gives them a reliable PG who should complement scorer (G) Anthony WIlliams, both are aggressive defenders who can get the team out in transition.
2 (n/a) BOM 1-1 BOMB SQUAD (G) Alex Tsay is fighting off a leg injury, but if he is able to return healthy, the Bombers will be a contender yet again. Adding (G) Tommy Wong gives them a deep threat they desperately needed.
3 (n/a) TAP
 1-0 With (F) Dave Liu back for TAP NY, they can make a run at the title this season. It hinges on (G) Will Chu. When he is making shots and playing efficiently, he can carry this team offensively to beat any team in D2. He is unguardable at this level when his jumper is falling. 
4 (n/a) WOL
 1-1 The WOLVERINES lost a winnable game vs BOM, then held on to beat NFP in any ugly one. They’ll take the result. The addition of (F) J.L. Novosad gives them a deep threat they haven’t quite taken advantage of yet, and he’s just as good a hustle player as the rest of the Wolverines.
5 (n/a) NFP
 0-1 The NO FLY PANTHERS have plenty of firepower, but they’re finesse. When they struggle with attendance, it wears down their shooters, and the shots stop falling. This is an uptempo team that relies on getting a lot of possessions. They either need a bigger roster or to get in better shape.
6 (n/a) ROC
 0-1 They took a heart-breaking loss last week to TAP, but expect the NY ROCKITS to bounce back. This guard-oriented roster dominated D2 WN a few seasons ago with their team speed and versatility. 
7 (n/a) ZHU
 0-0 This is a default low-ranking for TEAM JAMES ZHU having not yet played a game this season. As soon as they get their first decision under their belt, we can get a better idea of where they stand.

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a) LIF
 3-0 LET IT FLY have the biggest lineup and most athletic roster in D3, with arguably the best player in (F) Daniel Mosley. In other words, LIF is STACKED. If you want to beat this team, you have to keep them off the offensive glass, which they attack relentlessly, and protect the paint. 
2 (n/a) LAR 1-0 Last season’s finalists are back with essentially the same roster. LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS are a defense-oriented team with three of D3’s best defenders. They rely on (G) Eddie Tsao for offense, and if he has another solid season, expect LAR competing for the chip again.
3 (n/a) NFZ
 1-1 A short-handed NO FLY ZONE OG led LIF in the 4th qtr until they ran out of gas, and (F) Young Wang is still playing All-TDL 1st Team caliber ball. Don’t forget NFZ was the spring champ, and seemed on their way to defending until they bizarrely forfeited in the semis due to attendance.
4 (n/a) JPU
 1-0 JAPAN UNITED narrowly edged CRO in their opener without scorer (G) Ryota Takahashi in the lineup. The team hasn’t had quite the same firepower with (F) Daniel Mosley moving on to LIF, but (F) Marc Lashly has pulled his weight to keep JPU in the mix.
5 (n/a) BIL
 1-0 An impressive opening day win over RIS for BALL IS LIFE led by (G/F) Jason Sun and the always reliable (G) Sean He. Can this be the season that BIL finally makes a move toward contention? We’re here for it.
6 (n/a) RIS
 0-1 RISE AGAIN is basically Spaghetti Ramen by another name. Perennial MVP (G) Leuis Ng missed the first game, so don’t expect them to be here for long. This team has deep championship pedigree for a reason.
7 (n/a) TW1
 1-1 TAIWAN NO. 1 has some solid pieces, and (F) Chuan-Heng Lin is one of D3’s more exciting players to watch. As a newbie club, it’s still too soon to determine where they’ll finish. Their destiny is in their hands.
8 (n/a) CRO
 0-3 And the same goes for the CROSSBOWS. Their (F) Li Jiayuan has also been one of the division’s more versatile and exciting players. But taking the narrow loss to JPU hurts. We’ll see how they bounce back.
9 (n/a) GOO
 0-2 GOON SQUAD probably should have on that game vs TW1. The LIF game was maybe too much expect, but GOO will get solid scoring from (G) Charles Zheng and (G) Robert Zhang. The rest is just making the right plays and getting the stops they need to win games down the stretch.

Fall ’17 Week 3 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) KASH MIAH (SK WAR DOG)

44 points, 13 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (G) Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 30 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

3 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F/C) Kyle Jose (LMA) 10 rebounds, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MATT BIRTWELL (LACE’O MY ASO)

17 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Michael Browne (BXB) 16 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) BRYAN GAMROTH (PIPPEN AIN’T EASY)

21 points, 4 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Michael Browne (BXB) 16 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (DOR) 10-12-3-1-1
Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 13-12-1-1-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kash Miah (SKW) 44, Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 30
3FG: Kash Miah (SKW) 13, Angelo Ramirez (BXB) 5
REB: Matt Birtwell (LMA) 13, [4 players] 12
AST: Felix Shen (SKW) 11, [4 players] 4
STL: David Weiss (DOR) 4, [3 players] 3
BLK: Kyle Jose (LMA) 2, [8 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) WILL CHU (TAP NY)

25 points, 6 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Anthony Williams (RAR) 23 points, 2 3FGs, 3 rebounds

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

22 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Marvin Chu (NFP) 9 rebounds, 3 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

10 points, 22 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Jeff Rose (RAR) 8 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

N/A

 
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Dave Liu (TAP) 13-3-3-2-1
Sherwin Salar (BOM) 10-22-5-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Will Chu (TAP) 25, Anthony Williams (RAR) 23
3FG: Will Chu (TAP) 6, David Hsiung (BOM) 4
REB: Sherwin Salar (BOM) 22, Jeff Rose (RAR) 11
AST: Caleb Lui (RAR) 6, Sherwin Salar (BOM) 5
STL: [7 players] 3, [7 players] 2
BLK: Michael Meng (WOL), Sherwin Salar (BOM) 2

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) DANIEL MOSLEY (LET IT FLY)

33 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G/F) Jason Sun (BIL) 17 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) OLA ONI (LET IT FLY)

10 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 9 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) SEAN HE (BALL IS LIFE)

15 points, 2 3FGs, 14 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (F) Daniel Mosley (LIF) 33 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) LI JIAYUAN (CROSSBOWS)

20 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (F) Chuan-Heng Lin (TN1) 14 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Gary Chen (TN1) 5-7-1-1-1
Mark Hahn (RIS) 4-4-4-1-1
Bryan Plunkett (LIF) 2-2-1-1-1
Rob Rodkey (LAR) 6-2-1-3-2
Jason Sun (BIL) 17-2-1-2-1
Shei Tian (CRO) 4-4-1-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Daniel Mosley (LIF) 33, Matt Auerbach (RIS) 23
3FG: Li Jiayuan (CRO) 6, [3 players] 3
REB: Sean He (BIL), Daniel Mosley (LIF) 14
AST: B.J. Grant (LIF) 6, [2 players] 5
STL: [5 players] 4, [4 players] 3
BLK: Ola Oni (LIF) 4, Rob Rodkey (LAR) 2 

Fall ’17 Week 2 Power Rankings (Premier and D1 WN)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a) DYN
 2-0 The new-look NY DYNASTY have played well so far with new faces in key positions, but this isn’t a powerhouse team. It’s a veteran squad that knows how to play well together, they’ll likely fall to middle of the pack but they were the best team after two weeks.
2 (n/a) PNL 2-0 PEACE & LOVE finally found the knockdown shooter they were looking for in (G) David Melendez, and it’s opened up a their offense, allowing (G) Gus Gauntlett to really flaunt his court vision. The veteran PG is on pace for a record-setting season in assists so far.
3 (n/a) SHO
 1-0 They’ve only played 1 game, but SHOWCASE NYC looks the part of the the powerhouse in the way that DYN does not. Solid guard play, but their front-line will carry the load as one of Premier’s best led by bruising (F) Joe Vines and walking match-up problem (F) Mike Liander.
4 (n/a) WHG
 1-1 WE HAD GAME has lost some depth at the wing positions (maybe), but new (G/F) Richard Shea has filled in well as an efficient scorer. Reigning MVP (G) Michael Springer will still lead the charge. With a full line-up, this may be the best offensive team in the league. 
5 (n/a) LB3
 1-2 LIVE BY THE 3‘s line-up is essentially all guards with one athletic big man in the middle in the tireless (F/C) Tim Cole. Despite losing their first two games, they showed promise. Then (G) Kevin Josey showed up last week and torched defending champs MWW for 44 pts. Uh-oh.
6 (n/a) MWW
 0-2 Tough start for METTA WORLD WAR, but the defending champs have only one goal, and that doesn’t really get started until playoff time. Key starters haven’t even shown up to a game yet, so don’t count these guys out by an stretch. They’re still very much contenders. 
7 (n/a) SKY
 0-2 Lots of new blood in the Premier this season including SKY, who despite the two losses, also looks very promising. Neither L was a blowout, more a circumstance if warming up slowly. This team can and will shoot a lot of 3FGs. SKY can light it up from deep if you let them get going.

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a) LIZ
 2-0 THE LIZARDS are back with the division’s biggest front-line, carrying 3 players all around 6-4 along with big, physical wing players. Their #s won’t jump out at you, but this is a veteran team that knows how to make winning plays. (G) Joe Zenz at point makes it look easy.
2 (n/a) HON 1-0 At this point, the HONEY BADGERS are the Buffalo Bills of D1, having lost in the championship 4 times out of the last 5 seasons. With no real roster changes, this team will get it done the same way. Scrap on defense, and find a way to win, tooth and nail be gone.
3 (n/a) YOL
 2-0 This is YOLO‘s best start to a season so far, but they haven’t played a top half team yet. This next stretch of games will determine if they really belong in the Top 3. Nevertheless, the team has put up solid all-around efforts in their two wins so far. Momentum is in their favor.
4 (n/a) CRV
 1-1 The former champs are interested in only chips, so the CRAFTY VETS will do what it takes to make the playoffs, and turn it on from there. (G) Chris Daley is still the best scorer in D1. With (G/F) Travis Benjamin and (F) Daryl Blank back, they have even greater depth than before.
5 (n/a) GA7
 0-1 GAME 7 already has a skilled veteran back-court, and solid pieces all around the front-court. But now, they’ll also have D1’s tallest player in 6-6 (C) Noah Leime. Granted, he’s kind of a stretch 5, but his height will give GA7 an instant advantage in the defensive paint.
6 (n/a) HOO
 1-1 The HOODIE MELOS are a new team led by long-time veterans (G) Jason Chin and (G) Kev Chang. They have not scored particularly well so far, but still find themselves 1-1. The roster is physical, but undersized, which means they’ll have to pick up shooting asap.
7 (n/a) UNN
 1-2 Roster consistency has been tricky for UNITED NATIONS so far. They have had 13 players participate in at least 1 game so far this season. (F) Joseph Bassey has been the one stable presence through each game, and he’s put up solid #s so far. But they need more consistent scoring. 
8 (n/a) VIN
 0-3 VINO has plenty of big and versatile players to work with, but they just haven’t had consistent perimeter scoring so far. Team foot speed has been an issue and their struggles to create off the dribble may be the cause for their 19% 3-point shooting after 3 games.

Fall ’17 Week 2 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) KEVIN JOSEY (LIVE BY THE 3)

44 points, 10 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Mike Liander (SHO) 29 points, 3 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) TIM COLE (LIVE BY THE 3)

23 rebounds, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Joe Vines (SHO) 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) TIM COLE (LIVE BY THE 3)

18 points, 23 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 6 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) KEVIN JOSEY (LIVE BY THE 3)

44 points, 10 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Mike Liander (SHO) 29 points, 3 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The High-5 Club

S. McKiernan (PNL) 18-9-2-3-1
K. Merrick (MWW) 3-3-3-1-6
Adam Renna (SKY) 10-8-1-4-1
Joe Vines (SHO) 15-10-1-3-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kevin Josey (LB3) 44, [2 players] 29
3FG: Kevin Josey (LB3) 10, David Melendez (PNL) 8
REB: Tim Cole (LB3) 23, Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 13
AST: Gus Gauntlett (PNL) 12, Dwayne Neal (LB3) 7
STL: Clarence Crawley, Dwayne Neal (LB3) 4
BLK: Kareem Merrick (MWW) 6, Tim Cole (LB3) 4

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

20 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Yosh Karbowniczak (LIZ) 19 points, 2 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 1 assist

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID RIVERA (YOLO)

3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Noah Leime (GA7) 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ROSARIO BIANCO (CRAFTY VETS)

8 points, 16 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Colin Desmond (LIZ) 2 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G/F) YOSH KARBOWNICZAK (THE LIZARDS)

19 points, 2 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (F) Noah Leime (GA7) 13 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The High-5 Club

David Albright (VIN) 2-4-3-2-1
Rosario Bianco (CRV) 8-16-1-1-1
Matt Modrick (VIN) 10-2-2-2-1
Mark Promax (YOL) 10-6-7-1-1
Chung Lee (YOL) 2-1-1-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Zach Moretti (HON) 20, Y. Karbowniczak (LIZ) 19
3FG: Mike Bill (HON), Loah Leime (GA7) 3
REB: Rosario Bianco (CRV) 16, Noah Leime (GA7) 12
AST: Alan Fox (UNN), Sherwin Salar (HON) 8
STL: Elliott Curtis (GA7), Chung Lee (YOL) 5
BLK: David Rivera (YOL) 3, Noah Leime (GA7) 2

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(C) LOU NIKKI (D.A.W.)

28 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Lenny McNeil (RAW) 23 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) RONNIE BETHEA (RAW DOGS)

5 rebounds, 5 steals
Runner-up: Lou Nikki (DAW) 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) MARFRED SUAZO (D.A.W.)

12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: Toks Kono (TRI) 9 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) LENNY MCNEIL (RAW DOGS)

23 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Robert Sweet (RAW) 17 points, 5 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Brandon Bailey (DPY) 4-3-1-1-1
Jon Chen (TRI) 18-7-3-1-1
Victor Chia (NGC) 11-10-1-1-1
Bada Hong (NGC) 2-10-1-1-1
Ben Hoynes (UBC) 6-6-1-2-1
Alvin Kong (GMM) 6-5-1-3-1
Toks Kono (TRI) 9-12-1-2-1
Kali Pearson (DPY) 15-5-3-1-1
Justin Rigney (RAW) 12-2-4-1-1
Brent Scott (MIX) 2-3-1-1-1
Andrew Shih (JAM) 10-3-1-1-1
A. Watanasuparp (NGC) 15-1-1-2-1
J. Williams (DPY) 2-10-1-1-2
Young Yu (TRI) 14-3-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Lou Nikki (DAW) 28, Lenny McNeil (RAW) 23
3FG: Zhongzheng Hao (MLG) 5, [5 players] 4
REB: Toks Kono (TRI) 12, Marfred Suazo (DAW) 11
AST: Ruoyu Chen (MLG) 7, [2 players] 6
STL: Ronnie Bethea (RAW) 5, [3 players] 4
BLK: Phil Rader (GMM), Jomah Williams (DPY) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) MAX PAYNTER (YIELDMO)

22 ppg, 11 rpg, 4 apg, 1 bpg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (G) Teddy Oh (NGC) 18 points, 4 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) JOEY LEE (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

3 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Joseph Han (30F) 13 rebounds, 3 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) GARRETT BRIGNOLI (HANDEL ARCHITECTS)

16 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Joseph Han (30F) 13 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JOSEPH HAN (30-FOR-30)

13 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jamersen Green (GA7) 8 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks

The High-5 Club

G. Brignoli (HAN) 16-14-4-1-1
Howard Choe (30F) 4-5-1-1-1
Marvin Chu (DYN) 10-8-1-2-2
Joey Lee (NGC) 12-3-1-3-3
Jeremiah Lowe (SNB) 2-7-1-1-1
Max Paynter (YIE) 27-7-6-1-1
Greg Sadowski (SNB) 3-5-1-1-2
Andrew Tu (SNB) 6-5-1-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Max Paynter (YIE) 27, Teddy Oh (NGC) 18
3FG: Nathan Kan (SNB), Teddy Oh (NGC) 4
REB: Garrett Brignoli (HAN) 14, Joseph Han (30F) 13
AST: Adam Wang (30F) 8, Andrew Oberst (HAN) 7
STL: [4 players] 3, [8 players] 2
BLK: Jamersen Green (GA7), Joey Lee (NGC) 3

 

Fall ’17 Week 2 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

26 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julio Gomez (BXB) 24 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) SAM PARK (PIPPEN AIN’T EASY)

5 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Ori Damari (SKK) 1 rebound, 5 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MATT BIRTWELL (LACE’O MY ASO)

15 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (C) Blake Clardy (SKK) 4 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

26 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julio Gomez (BXB) 24 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals

The High-5 Club

Ori Damari (SKK) 9-1-1-5-1
Bryan Gamroth (PIP) 15-7-3-2-1
Chung Lee (LMA) 6-4-2-1-1
Sam Park (PIP) 17-5-3-2-2

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jacob Leizman (DOR) 26, Julio Gomez (BXB) 24
3FG: Jacob Leizman (DOR) 6, [2 players] 4
REB: Matt Birtwell (LMA), Blake Clardy (SKK) 13
AST: Will Guevara (BXB) 10, David Weiss (DOR) 6
STL: Ori Damari (SKK) 5, Julio Gomez (BXB) 4
BLK: Graham Diamond (PIP), Sam Park (PIP) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

22 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Nick Abrapour (WOL) 25 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JOSEPH BRAVO (BOMB SQUAD)

11 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Nick Abrapour (WOL) 9 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

22 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) J.L. Novosad (JAM) 12 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

N/A

 
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Joseph Bravo (BOM) 15-11-3-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Nick Abrapour (WOL) 25, Sherwin Salar (BOM) 22
3FG: Tommy Wong (BOM) 4, Nick Abrapour (WOL) 3
REB: Sherwin Salar (BOM) 14, Joseph Bravo (BOM) 11
AST: Stephen Pederson (BOM) 6, Nick Abrapour (WOL) 5
STL: Nick Abrapour (WOL) 5, [3 players] 3
BLK: Joseph Bravo (BOM) 1

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) YOUNG WANG (NO FLY ZONE OG)

22 points, 11 rebounds
Runner-up: (F) Duddley Julien (LIF) 16 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) DANIEL MOSLEY (LET IT FLY)

4 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 1 rebound, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) DUDDLEY JULIEN (LET IT FLY)

16 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Guannan Liu (CRO) 2 points, 14 rebounds

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) LI JIAYUAN (CROSSBOWS)

12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Shei Tian (CRO) 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Barrington Grant (LIF) 2-3-4-1-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Young Wang (NFZ) 22, Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 17
3FG: [3 players] 2, [9 players] 1
REB: Guannan Lu (CRO) 14, Duddley Julien (LIF) 13
AST: Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 6, Daniel Mosley (LIF) 4
STL: Ren Hsieh (NFZ), Daniel Mosley (LIF) 4
BLK: [7 players] 1

Sum ’17 End-of-Season Awards (1st Division)

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

WILL HAILE

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: F
Statistics: 18.3 ppg, 49% FGs, 12.4 rpg, 3.9 apg, 1.7 spg, 1.9 bpg
 Runner-up: (G) Aaron Smith (808) 17.1 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2 apg, 1.9 spg, 1.4 bpg

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

KAREEM MERRICK

Team: AXA-Rodd
Position: F/C
Statistics: 9.6 rpg, 1.2 spg, 3 bpg, 1.6 fpg
 Runner-up: (G) Aaron Smith (808) 6.6 rpg, 1.9 spg, 1.4 bpg, 3.7 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

CLAUMAR MCRAE

Team: YOLO
Position: G/F
Statistics: 7.3 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.1 spg
 Runner-up: (F) Will Haile (DYN) 18.3 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 3.9 apg, 1.7 spg, 1.9 bpg

Most Outstanding Rookie

AARON SMITH

Team: 808s & Fastbreaks
Position: G
Statistics: 17.1 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 2 apg, 1.9 spg, 1.4 bpg
 Runner-up: (F) Joseph Bassey (UNN) 11 ppg, 11 rpg, 1.6 apg, 2.8 spg, 0.6 bpg 

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Aaron Smith (808) 17.1 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.9 spg, 1.4 bpg
(G) Chris Daley (CRV) 20.8 ppg, 3 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.3 spg
(F) Zach Moretti (HON) 11.5 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 1 apg, 2 bpg
(F) Will Haile (DYN) 18.3 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 3.9 apg, 1.9 bpg
(F) Mark Promax (YOL) 16.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.9 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Ren Hsieh (AXA) 12.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 6 apg, 1.3 spg
(G) Courteney Tabron (SED) 16 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, 2.6 spg
(F) Michael Reding (DYN) 15.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.6 spg
(F) Mawell Ruffin (808) 7.4 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 5 apg, 2 spg
(F) Kareem Merrick (AXA) 7.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 1.2 spg, 3 bpg

Honorable Mention: Travis Benjamin (CRV), Kieran Brennan (DYN)

All-Defensive Team

(G) Aaron Smith (808) 6.6 rpg, 1.9 spg, 1.4 bpg, 3.7 fpg
(G) Travis Benjamin (CRV) 6.3 rpg, 3 spg, 0.3 bpg, 2 fpg
(F) Will Haile (DYN) 12.4 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.9 bpg, 1.9 fpg
(F) Joseph Bassey (UNN) 11 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0.6 bpg, 3.2 fpg
(C) Kareem Merrick (AXA) 9.6 rpg, 1.2 spg, 3 bpg, 1.6 fpg

Honorable mention: Zach Moretti (HON), Alex Tsay (HON)

All-Hustle Team

(G) Aaron Smith (808) 17.1 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.9 spg, 1.4 bpg
(G) Claumar McRae (YOL) 7.3 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.1 spg
(F) Will Haile (DYN) 18.3 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.9 bpg
(F) Zach Moretti (HON) 11.5 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 1 apg, 2 bpg
(C) Joseph Bassey (UNN) 11 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0.6 bpg

Honorable mention: Maxwell Ruffin (808), Courteney Tabron (SED)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Aaron Smith (808) 17.1 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.9 spg, 1.4 bpg
(G) C.J. Quartlbaum (UNN) 12.3 ppg, 5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.8 spg
(F) Travis Benjamin (CRV) 13.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 3 spg
(F) Claumar McRae (YOL) 7.3 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.1 spg
(F) Joseph Bassey (UNN) 11 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0.6 bpg

Honorable mention: Chris Calderon (SED), Anthony Johnson (SED)

Fall ’17 Week 1 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) JAMEL BROWNING (NY DYNASTY)

24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) David Melendez (PNL) 25 points, 5 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) TIM COLE (LIVE BY THE 3)

21.5 rpg, 2 spg, 2.5 bpg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (G/F) Will Haile (DYN) 14 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) TIM COLE (LIVE BY THE 3)

16 ppg, 21.5 rpg, 2 apg, 2 spg, 2.5 bpg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (F/C) Martin Brusewitz (DYN) 14.5 ppg, 12 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.5 bpg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) GARRISON CARR (SKY)

24 points, 8 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Dwayne Neuo (LB3) 17.5 ppg, 2 rpg, 4 apg, 1.5 spg in 2 games played

The High-5 Club

Myles Braver (PNL) 8-7-3-5-1
J. Browning (DYN) 24-5-4-1-2
M. Brusewitz (DYN) 13-9-3-3-2
Tim Cole (LB3) 14-13-2-3-1
Tim Cole (LB3) 18-30-2-1-4
Will Haile (DYN) 15-14-2-2-3
Ren Hsieh (DYN) 10-2-4-3-1
Ian McBride (DYN) 14-12-3-2-1
Avi Richman (WHG) 5-9-1-1-1
Richard Shea (WHG) 19-7-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: D. Melendez (PNL) 25, G. Carr (SKY), J. Browning (DYN) 24
3FG: Garrison Carr (SKY) 8, David Melendez (PNL) 5
REB: Tim Cole (LB3) 30, Martin Brusewitz (DYN) 15
AST: G. Gauntlett (PNL) 13, R. Hsieh (DYN), D. Neuo (LB3) 8
STL: C. Holder (LB3) 7, M. Blakely, M. Braver (PNL) 5
BLK: Tim Cole (LB3), Kareem Merrick (MWW) 4

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) SAMSON ADELAJA (YOLO)

20 points, 2 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Chris Daley (CRV) 23 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) CHUNG LEE (YOLO)

1 rebound, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Joseph Bassey (UNN) 10 rpg, 3 spg, 1 bpg in 2 games played

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JOSEPH BASSEY (UNITED NATIONS)

11 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 3.5 apg, 2 spg, 1 bpg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (G/F) Claumar McRae (YOL) 9 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MATT KELLY (VINO)

13.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.5 spg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (G) Stephan Hodyes (HOO) 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Joseph Bassey (UNN) 14-10-3-3-1
Joseph Bassey (UNN) 8-11-4-1-1
Rosario Bianco (CRV) 9-10-1-2-1
Matt Kelly (VIN) 9-7-1-3-1
Chung Lee (YOL) 2-1-1-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Chris Daley (CRV) 23, Samson Adelaja (YOL) 20
3FG: S. Hodyes (HOO), M. Modrick (VIN), A. Yankovich (UNN) 4
REB: Joseph Bassey (UNN), Rob Sullivan (CRV) 11
AST: David Albright (VIN) 10, Chris Daley (CRV) 5
STL: Chung Lee (YOL) 4, [6 players] 3
BLK: Andrew Lichtenstein (HOO) 2, [5 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) JEFF SYHAM (GUARD ME MAYBE)

25 points, 6 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 6 steals
Runner-up: (G/F) J.L. Novosad (JAM) 30 points, 7 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) JEFF SYHAM (GUARD ME MAYBE)

4 rebounds, 6 steals
Runner-up: (F) Nick Liveris (JAM) 7 rebounds, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) RUOYU CHEN (MLGB)

7 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F/C) Lou Nikki (DAW) 16 points, 12 rebounds, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) RONNIE BETHEA (RAW DOGS)

19 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Robert Sweet (RAW) 22 points, 6 3FGs, 1 rebound, 1 assist

The High-5 Club

Henry Bell (MIX) 12-4-1-3-1
Victor Chia (NGC) 9-11-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: J.L. Novosad (JAM) 30, Jeff Syham (GMM) 25
3FG: J.L. Novosad (JAM) 7, [3 players] 6
REB: Lou Nikki (DAW) 12, Victor Chia (NGC) 11
AST: David Chu (NGC) 8, [3 players] 5
STL: Jeff Syham (GMM) 6, [7 players] 3
BLK: Nick Liveris (JAM) 3, Lenny McNeil (RAW) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) MAX PAYNTER (YIELDMO)

22 ppg, 11 rpg, 4 apg, 1 bpg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (F) Joseph Han (30F) 20 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JOSEPH HAN (30-FOR-30)

13 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Zach Sherman (YIE) 3 rpg, 5.5 spg in 2 games played

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JOSEPH HAN (30-FOR-30)

20 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Max Paynter (YIE) 22 ppg, 11 rpg, 4 apg, 1 bpg in 2 games played

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JOSEPH HAN (30-FOR-30)

20 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Ryan B. (30F) 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Garrett Brignoli (HAN) 3-7-5-1-1
Howard C. (30F) 9-3-1-3-2
Joseph Han (30F) 20-13-5-5-2
Greg Sadowski (SNB) 3-5-1-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Max Paynter (YIE) 25, Nathan Kan (SNB) 24
3FG: Nathan Kan (SNB) 6, ChangHee Park (HAN) 5
REB: Joseph Han (30F) 13, [3 players] 12
AST: Adam Wang (30F) 7, Joseph Han (30F) 5
STL: Joseph Park (30F), Zach Sherman (YIE) 6
BLK: Max Paynter (YIE), Greg Sadowski (SNB) 2

 

Fall ’17 Week 1 Player Awards (D1 Sun, D3 Sun)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) KIERAN BRENNAN (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

26 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 24 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) FELIX MARTINEZ (BRONX BOMBERS)

5 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Chung Lee (LMA) 3.5 rpg, 2 spg, 1 bpg in 2 games played

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) WILL GUEVARA (BRONX BOMBERS)

8.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 9.5 apg, 1.5 spg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (G/F) Matt Birtwell (LMA) 7 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 2 apg, 2 spg in 2 games played

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

24 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Michael Browne (BXB) 15 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 spg in 2 games played

The High-5 Club

Felix Martinez (BXB) 8-5-3-6-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kieran Brennan (NFZ) 26, Donovan Walsh (SKK) 25
3FG: Julio Gomez (BXB) 5, Marcus Perkins (SKK) 4
REB: [3 players] 11, [2 players] 10
AST: Will Guevara (BXB), Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 12
STL: Felix Martinez (BXB) 6, [2 players] 4
BLK: Graham Diamond (PIP), Chung Lee (LMA) 2

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) DANIEL MOSLEY (LET IT FLY)

18 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (G) Robert Zhang (GOO) 18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) CHUAN-HENG LIN (TAIWAN NO. 1)

9 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Johnny Jim (CRO) 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) DUDDLEY JULIEN (LET IT FLY)

10 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Chuan-Heng Lin (TN1) 7 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) LI JIAYUAN (CROSSBOWS)

14 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Gary Chen (TN1) 13 points, 5 rebounds

The High-5 Club

B.J. Grant (LIF) 8-3-3-1-2
Li Jiayuan (CRO) 14-6-1-1-1
Johnny Jim (CRO) 9-4-2-3-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Daniel Mosley (LIF), Robert Zhang (GOO) 18
3FG: Li Jiayuan (CRO), Robert Zhang (GOO) 3
REB: Duddley Julien (LIF) 11, Chuan-Heng Lin (TN1) 9
AST: Jon Lau (GOO) 5, Victor Tsay (TN1) 4
STL: [4 players] 3, [2 players] 2
BLK: B.J. Grant (LIF), Alex Liu (TN1), Ola Oni (LIF) 2