Category: 1st Division

Sum ’17 Week 5 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) CHRIS DALEY (CRAFTY VETS)

29 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (F) Will Haile (DYN) 20 points, 20 rebounds, 3 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) AARON SMITH (808s & FASTBREAKS)

6 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Will Haile (DYN) 20 rebounds, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

20 points, 20 rebounds, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Maxwell Ruffin (808) 10 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) AARON SMITH (808s & FASTBREAKS)

13 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Kirk Scarlett (808) 6 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The High-5 Club

Rosario Bianco (CRV) 5-5-1-3-1
Max Ruffin (808) 10-13-8-2-1
Kirk Scarlett (808) 6-6-1-1-3
Rob Sullivan (CRV) 6-10-2-1-1
Aaron Smith (808) 13-6-5-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Chris Daley (CRV) 29, Will Haile (DYN) 20
3FG: Gabe Melendez (808) 3, [4 players] 2
REB: Will Haile (DYN) 20, Maxwell Ruffin (808) 13
AST: Maxwell Ruffin (808) 8, Aaron Smith (808) 5
STL: Mike Reding (DYN) 5, Travis Benjamin (CRV) 4
BLK: Will Haile (DYN), Kirk Scarlett (808) 3

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) JASON GU (MLGB)

21 points, 5 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Allen Granowski (PRE) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ALLEN GRANOWSKI (PREMATURE SHOOTERS)

10 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F/C) Bada Hong (NGC) 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) RUOYU CHEN (MLGB)

12 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Greg Martin (PRE) 7 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal 

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JASON GU (MLGB) 

21 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Ruoyu Chen (MLG) 12 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Brent Clayton (JAM) 10-10-2-2-1
Allen Granowski (PRE) 19-10-2-3-2
Jason Gu (MLG) 21-3-1-1-2
Bada Hong (NGC) 6-11-2-2-2
Kevin Rowe (PRE) 14-11-2-1-1
Kevin Sampson (JAM) 4-6-1-2-1
Bowen Wang (MLG) 10-5-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jason Gu (MLG) 21, Allen Granowski (PRE) 19
3FG: Tommy Wong (GMM) 6, Jason Gu (MLG) 5
REB: Greg Martin (PRE) 14, Ruoyu Chen (MLG) 13
AST: R. Chen (MLG), V. Chia (NGC), D. Chu (NGC) 6
STL: James Han (JAM) 4, [3 players] 3
BLK: [5 players] 2, [12 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) TONY CUADRADO (COBRA KAI)

16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 8 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Teddy Oh (NGC) 24 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) TONY CUADRADO (COBRA KAI)

5 rebounds, 8 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Ren Hsieh (DYN) 2 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) MATT AUERBACH (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

13 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Josh Yo (NGC) 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) CHRIS WILLIAMS (MYPC)

11 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Stephen Lok (CMU) 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Jason Chan (COB) 7-8-3-3-1
Victor Chia (NGC) 9-13-2-1-2
Ren Hsieh (DYN) 7-2-2-4-1
James Lee (SNB) 2-5-2-2-1
Allen Liu (SPR) 6-3-1-1-1
Ian Yu (DYN) 17-7-4-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (DYN), Teddy Oh (NGC) 24
3FG: David Chu (DYN) 6, Tim Zhang (SNB) 5
REB: Matt Auerbach (SPR) 18, Josh Yo (NGC) 15
AST: Eden Chuang (COB) 10, James Choi (NGC) 8
STL: Tony Cuadrado (COB) 8, Eden Chuang (COB) 6
BLK: [4 players] 2, [10 players] 1

Sum ’17 Week 4 Power Rankings (All Weeknight Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (+3) DYN
 3-0 NY DYNASTY has two former MVPs on the roster in (F) Will Haile and (F) Mike Reding, so firepower they have. But they have scraped by in games vs the Top 5 (CRV doesn’t count). But better to scrape by with wins than losses. Haile is putting up stupid numbers right now.
2 (=) 808 4-1 Upstarts 808s & FASTBREAKS haven’t lost any momentum, losing only narrowly to DYN in Week 3. Rookie (G) Aaron Smith continues to be electric while posting MVP-worthy #s. 808s new pieces have fit in well and they’re starting to look like a real contender now.
3 (=) AXA
 3-2 Old and slow, AXA-RODD seems to find a way to win, except when they find ways to lose. Every game has come down to the wire, but they can’t say they haven’t controlled their own fate. AXA is the kind of team that can win any game and also lose any game at any time.
4 (+1) HON
 3-1 Flying in under the radar as usual are the HONEY BADGERS. They’re the grit & grind team of D1, which doesn’t produce intimidating #s, but always works well in the playoffs. Don’t sleep on the Badgers.
5 (-4) CRV
 1-3 Player availability hasn’t helped the CRAFTY VETS so far this season, but that’s something they knew going in. At full strength, they’re still the best team in D1. If CRV can just make the playoffs and get key players playoff eligible, they will be the team to beat.
6 (+2) UNN
 1-2 UNITED NATIONS has looked a bit uneven this season, but a win vs a short-handed CRV and a strong outing in a loss to 808 seems to indicate that they may be back on track. With no player scoring more than 11.3 ppg, they may need some help offensively to really make a move.
7 (-1) SED
 1-3 They’ve lost no game by more than 6 points, so SHUT ‘EM DOWN has had a chance to win in every game they’ve played. Closing out has been an issue. But if they can figure that out, they have plenty of pieces to here to make a strong playoff push in the back nine.
8 (-1) YOL
 0-4 YOLO is in a similar situation to SED, they’ve been right there in most games. They’re not out of it yet, but next week’s game vs UNN is a must-win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=) DPY
 3-0 Last season’s defending champs haven’t lost yet, so DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF will hold serve at #1. (G) Emery Clark and (F) Tyler McFarlane have carried the load offensively. (G) Kali Pearson hasn’t shot well so far, but he is racking up the hustle stats.
2 (=) NGC
 3-0 Last season’s finalists, NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE, hasn’t missed a beat either and they looked focused on reclaiming their title. (F) Mark Lee‘s resurgence on offense has been the story so far, but (G) David Chu has been as steady as ever.
3 (+4) GMM
 2-1 Veteran (G) Tommy Wong seems to have found the stroke again, which is great news for GUARD ME MAYBE who needs his range to open up the paint for GMM’s plethora of forwards. With some new key faces on the roster GMM might be poised for a return trip to the chip.
4 (+4) SKL
 2-2 SKILLSHARE started with a narrow loss to DPY, then a close one to GMM. Since then, they’ve been thumping opponents, and (F) Russ Braithwaite has been a major key. With SKL struggling to convert from the 3FG, the more they can score inside the line, the better.
5 (+1)
MLG
 2-2 Newbies MLGB have shown promise at 2-2. But they could just as easily have been 3-1 as 1-3. Surely they’ll take it. Last night’s 3-pointer to beat JAM at the buzzer may be the turning point. They play games close and so far have given themselves a chance to win every night.
6 (-3) HAR
 1-2 TEAM HARDWOOD is still right the thick of things. A win over PRE is promising despite the loss to SKL. They’ll face a tough stretch ahead with DPY and GMM on the schedule, but if they can steal a win there, they can finish strong in the back 2 games of the season to lock up a playoff spot.
7 (-3) PRE
 1-2 They’ve been a fun team to watch, but PREMATURE SHOOTERS may be on the verge of flipping the switch. Chalk up early losses to a new team figuring it out, this roster has the personnel to challenge for 4/5 seed.
8 (-3) JAM
 1-3 SPACE JAM dropped a heart-breaker to MLG last night. More than the fact that they had it in the bag, they needed that win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Next week’s game vs PRE is a must-win. Then comes their toughest part of the season, GMM, then NGC. Tough road ahead.
9 (=) ROT 0-3 Truth is, DA ROTI PROJECT isn’t out of it yet. They basically have to win all but the NGC game to give themselves a chance. But they’ll have to check that first franchise win off the to-do list first.

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (+1)
NET
 4-0 NASTY NETS (F) Matt Silberman is playing MVP ball right now. His 22.3 ppg is 2nd in D3, and his 9 rpg and 2.5 spg shows his impact on defense as well. But the player that puts them above the rest is floor leader (G) Dan Gogerty, an MVP candidate in his own right.
2 (+5)
COB
 2-0 As expected (G) Tony Cuadrado has been a monster for COBRA KAI, particularly on the defensive end. The 16.5 spg so far is stupid. And partial thanks for that goes to the low-key return of (G) Steven Chen, who has always been a defensive force. 
3 (=) FNL
 3-1 The win over AIR is nice, but they were blown out by the only team they played against in the top half (COB), so despite the surprising 3-1 record, the jury is still out on FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTZ.
4 (=) SPR
 2-1 SPAGHETTI RAMEN will always be right there. Don’t sleep because of all the new faces out here. Until they’re actually eliminated, they’re the team you put your money on. (G) Leuis Ng with another MVP caliber season. Business as usual here.
5 (=) NGC 1-1 The veteran NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE is the dark horse, wild card, whatever you want to call it. They have the most dominant big man in D3 with (C) Victor Chia. And solid vets all around him.
6 (=) DYN 2-1 It’s crazy that NY DYNASTY is at #6 after back-to-back title games, a testament to how good D3 is this season. Partly due to a revolving door of PGs, which makes a difference in identity for DYN, but like SPR, sleep at your own risk. There’s no scorer in D3 like (G) David Chu.
7 (-6) AIR
 2-1 The early blowout wins were nice, but the loss to FNL revealed that maybe the AIRBALLERS needed re-ranking. Still, (F) Albert Hei is having a great season, and they have the most mobile perimeter D outside of COB. They can move back up if they use it.
8 (=)
SNB		 1-2 SMASH N BOUNCE is still a playoff team with their propensity for defense and (F) Nathan Kan‘s offense can give them a chance to upset someone in the first round. If they can advance beyond that is unclear.
9 (+1)
MON
 0-3 The MONSTARS are still in the playoff hunt, and they will now enter the most vital part of their schedule, facing HAN, MYP, CMU, all teams that are vying for the 9th and last playoff spot. If they win these games, they will be in the driver’s seat for a post-season bid.
10 (-1) HAN
 1-3 By getting a crucial win, HANDEL ARCHITECTS are still alive and well in the playoff hunt. If they can win 2 out of their last 3, they can give themselves a chance. Win out, and they’re guaranteed a bid.
11 (=) MYP 1-3 MYPC is in a similar position to HAN, but they’re down a loss to HAN. Like all teams in the bottom 4, they need more scoring. If they can pull out wins over MON and SNB, they have a shot at breaking into that 8-9 seed, or at least sending it to a tie-breaker.
12 (=) CMU 0-3 CMU BALLERS are in a tough spot, but not mathematically out of yet. Beat SNB, HAN, and MON, and they can still make it. But of all the teams that need a boost on offense, this is the one that needs it most.

Sum ’17 Week 4 Player Awards (All Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

21 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, 6 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Kieran Brennan (DYN) 30 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

14 rebounds, 6 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Kareem Merrick (AXA) 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

21 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, 6 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Kareem Merrick (AXA) 7 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) AARON SMITH (808s & FASTBREAKS)

23 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Jamel Browning (DYN) 14 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists

The High-5 Club

Rich Chang (HON) 9-2-4-2-1
Dan Chung (DYN) 4-4-1-1-1
Will Haile (DYN) 21-14-10-6-4
Steve Lieu (HON) 9-2-4-2-1
Kareem Merrick (AXA) 7-13-6-2-3
Maxwell Ruffin (808) 3-13-3-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kieran Brennan (DYN) 30, Aaron Smith (808) 23
3FG: Kieran Brennan (DYN), Roger Redhead (AXA) 4
REB: Claumar McRae (YOL) 15, Will Haile (DYN) 14
AST: Jamel Browning (DYN) 11, Will Haile (DYN) 10
STL: Will Haile (DYN) 6, [3 players] 3
BLK: Will Haile (DYN) 4, Kareem Merrick (AXA) 3

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) SCOTT SULLIVAN (SKILLSHARE)

19 points, 7-8 FGs, 2 rebounds, 4 assists
Runner-up: (F) Russ Braithwate (SKL) 19 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) JASON BLAKNEY (SKILLSHARE)

5 rebounds, 7 steals
Runner-up: (F/C) Allen Granowski (PRE) 15 points, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) ALLEN GRANOWSKI (PREMATURE SHOOTERS)

13 points, 15 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Kali Pearson (DPY) 9 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JORDAN DYKES (PREMATURE SHOOTERS)

19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Ruoyu Chen (MLG) 13 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Brandon Bailey (DPY) 11-5-1-2-1
Allen Granowski (PRE) 13-15-1-2-3
Jason Gu (MLG) 11-1-1-2-1
Jay McFarlane (DPY) 8-6-4-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jonathan Brown (ROT) 23, [2 players] 19
3FG: Jonathan Brown (ROT), J.L. Novosad (JAM) 4
REB: Allen Granowski (PRE) 15, Ran Gao (MLG) 14
AST: Elliott Curtis (SKL) 6, J.L. Novosad (JAM) 5
STL: Jason Blakney (SKL) 7, [3 players] 3
BLK: Allen Granowski (PRE) 3, Bowen Wang (MLG) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) SAM LU (RICE IN OUR VEINS) 

24 points, 6 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Anthony Williams (RAR) 23 points, 3 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 4 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) KEVIN WONG (NO FLY ZONE)

6 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (BOM) 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ANTHONY TERRACCIANO (TEAL CURTAIN)

7 points, 17 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steal
Runner-up: (F) Will Lee (ROV) 5 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) ELORM GBORDZOE (TAP NY)

14 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (F) Will Lee (ROV) 5 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Manu Menon (BOM) 4-10-1-1-2
Bryan Rahija (TEA) 12-12-2-1-1
Alex Tsay (BOM) 6-7-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Sam Lu (ROV) 24, Anthony Williams (RAR) 23
3FG: Sam Lu (ROV) 6, Derrick Kung (ROV) 5
REB: Anthony Terracciano (TEA) 17, [2 players] 14
AST: A. Subramanian (ROV) 8, M. Melbourne (RAR) 7
STL: W. Chu (TAP), A. Gochal (TEA), A. Williams (RAR) 4
BLK: [4 players] 2, [5 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) MATT SILBERMAN (NASTY NETS)

30 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) David Chu (DYN) 19 points, 5 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) GREG SADOWSKI (SMASH N BOUNCE)

11 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Jay Kim (MON) 13 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JAY KIM (MONSTARS)

4 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Lijo Kochupaul (DYN) 12 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JAY KIM (MONSTARS)

4 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Garrett Brignoli (HAN) 15 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Jason Chan (COB) 5-11-3-1-3
Brian Chin (SPR) 4-9-5-2-2
David Chu (DYN) 19-6-5-3-1
Jay Kim (MON) 4-13-6-4-2
Leuis Ng (SPR) 14-5-3-1-1
ChangHee Park (HAN) 3-1-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Matt Silberman (NET) 30, David Chu (DYN) 19
3FG: David Chu (DYN) 5, Joy Min (FNL) 4
REB: Jay Kim (MON), Lijo Kochupaul (DYN) 13
AST: Andrew Jung (NET), Jay Kim (MON) 6 
STL: Andrew Tu (SNB) 6, [2 players] 5
BLK: Jason Chan (COB) 3, Greg Sadowski (SNB) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) GEORGE CASALE (NY FALCONS U.)

13 points, 15 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 16 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MARVIN CHU (NO FLY ZONE OG)

10 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Mack Witherspoon (FAL) 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) KEVIN WONG (NO FLY ZONE OG)

8 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) George Casale (NFU) 13 points, 15 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) MACK WITHERSPOON (NY FALCONS U.)

12 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Sean Park (TED) 15 points, 3 3FGs, 4 rebounds

The High-5 Club

K. Achiampong (LAR) 6-5-7-4-1
Marc Lashly (JPU) 7-9-1-1-2
Sam Kang (TED) 8-9-2-1-1
Mike Shin (TED) 4-7-2-1-1
John Simon (TED) 6-7-1-2-2
M. Witherspoon (NFU) 12-10-1-2-2
Kevin Wong (NFZ) 8-14-2-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Ryota Takahashi (JPU), Charles Zheng (GOO) 20
3FG: Charles Zheng (GOO) 6, [4 players] 2
REB: George Casale (NFU) 15, Kevin Wong (NFZ) 14
AST: Sean He (BIL) 7, Derik Kumagai (NFZ) 5
STL: Sean He (BIL) 4, [3 players] 3
BLK: [5 players] 2, [2 players] 1

TDL Spring 2017 End-of-Season Awards (1st Division)

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

CHRIS DALEY

Team: Crafty Vets
Position: PG/SG
Statistics: 26.2 ppg, 52% FGs, 4.3 rpg, 6.8 apg, 2.7 spg
 Runner-up: (F) Philip Thomas (OPA) 18 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 5 apg, 0.7 bpg

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

ALEX TSAY

Team: Honey Badgers
Position: PG
Statistics: 6.5 rpg, 2.7 spg, 0.5 bpg, 4.2 fpg
 Runner-up: (F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 9.2 rpg, 2.3 spg, 1 bpg, 1.3 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

ZACH MORETTI

Team: Honey Badgers
Position: SF
Statistics: 16.9 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1 bpg
 Runner-up: (G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 9.8 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 4.8 apg, 2.3 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

CHRIS DALEY

Team: Crafty Vets
Position: PG/SG
Statistics: 26.2 ppg, 52% FGs, 4.3 rpg, 6.8 apg, 2.7 spg
 Runner-up: (G) Julian Choi (GA7) 16.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.3 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Chris Daley (CRV) 26.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 6.8 apg, 2.7 spg
(G) Julian Choi (GA7) 16.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.3 spg
(F) Philip Thomas (OPA) 18 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 5 apg, 0.7 bpg
(F) Zach Moretti (HON) 16.9 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1 bpg
(F) Daryl Blank (CRV) 17.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1 spg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Warren Green (YOL) 13.8 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.7 bpg
(G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 9.8 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 4.8 apg, 2.3 spg
(F) Tom Keegan (CRV) 17.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1 spg
(F) Rob Sullivan (CRV) 14.4 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.8 spg
(F) Haris Ahmed (OPA) 15.3 ppg, 9 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.6 bpg

Honorable Mention: Mark Promax (YOL), Chris Ramos (STA)

All-Defensive Team

(G) Alex Tsay (HON) 6.5 rpg, 2.7 spg, 0.5 bpg, 4.2 fpg
(G) Victor Suarez (STA) 3.2 rpg, 2.6 spg, 0.4 bpg, 2.6 fpg
(F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 9.2 rpg, 2.3 spg, 1 bpg, 1.3 fpg
(F) Chris Wilcox (CRV) 6.3 rpg, 2 spg, 1 bpg, 1.3 fpg
(C) Rich Chang (HON) 9 rpg, 0.2 spg, 1.4 bpg, 3.2 fpg

Honorable mention: Raheem Guy (STA)

All-Hustle Team

(G) Alex Tsay (HON) 9.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.7 spg
(G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 9.8 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 4.8 apg, 2.3 spg
(F) Zach Moretti (HON) 16.9 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1 bpg
(F) Kasime Coles (JLA) 7.3 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 1.3 spg, 0.6 bpg
(C) Rob Sullivan (CRV) 14.4 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.8 spg

Honorable mention: Rich Chang (HON), Philip Thomas (OPA)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Chris Daley (CRV) 26.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 6.8 apg, 2.7 spg
(G) Julian Choi (GA7) 16.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Tom Keegan (CRV) 17.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1 spg
(F) Daryl Blank (CRV) 17.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1 spg
(C) Rob Sullivan (CRV) 14.4 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.8 spg

Honorable mention: Anthony Chikua (GA7), Warren Green (YOL), Chris Ramos (STA)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

MICHAEL REDING

Team: Yung No Fly Zone
Position: SF
Statistics: 25.3 ppg, 46% FGs, 8.3 rpg, 4.5 apg
 Runner-up: (G/F) Hamzah Zhabazz (TRP) 16.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.7 spg, 1.7 bpg

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

HAMZAH SHABAZZ

Team: Trapaholics
Position: SG/SF
Statistics: 8.8 rpg, 2.7 spg, 1.7 bpg, 1.3 fpg
 Runner-up: (C) Josh Schneider (SKW) 12.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 2.3 bpg, 2.3 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

JOSH SCHNEIDER

Team: SK War Dog
Position: PF/C
Statistics: 12.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 2.3 bpg, 2.3 fpg
 Runner-up: (F) Nick Liveris (NFZ) 10.3 ppg, 10 rpg, 3.7 apg, 0.3 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

HAMZAH SHABAZZ

Team: Trapaholics
Position: G/F
Statistics: 16.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.7 spg, 1.7 bpg
 Runner-up: (G) Daniel Brit (LMA) 11.4 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.6 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Mathew Joshy (LMA) 16.3 ppg, 5 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.7 spg 
(G) Hamzah Zhabazz (TRP) 16.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.7 spg, 1.7 bpg
(F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 25.3 ppg, 46% FGs, 8.3 rpg, 4.5 apg
(F) Chris Youn (NGC) 16.4 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 4.8 apg, 2.8 spg
(C) Josh Schneider (SKW) 13.3 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 6 apg, 2.3 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Anthony Williams (RAR) 24 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.7 spg
(G) Kash Miah (SKW) 16.7 ppg, 3.7 3pg, 7 rpg, 2.7 apg
(F) Philip Thomas (NFZ) 16.5 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg
(F) Quinn Hood (TOP) 17.2 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.6 spg
(C) Keith Malanga (TRP) 15.5 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.5 spg

Honorable Mention: Daniel Brit (LMA), Joseph Jaffee (RAR)

All-Defensive Team

(G) Derik Kumagai (NFZ) 5.5 rpg, 3.3 spg, 0 bpg, 2 fpg
(G) Emmett Van Slyke (NFZ) 4.7 rpg, 2.3 spg, 0.3 bpg, 3.7 fpg
(F) Hamzah Shabazz (TRP) 8.8 rpg, 2.7 spg, 1.7 bpg, 1.3 fpg
(F) Chris Youn (NGC) 9.6 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0.8 bpg, 2.8 fpg
(C) Josh Schneider (SKW) 12.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 2.3 bpg, 2.3 fpg

Honorable mention: Mathew Joshy (LMA), Phil Thomas (NFZ)

All-Hustle Team

(G) Joseph Jaffee (RAR) 15.7 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.3 spg
(G) Hamzah Shabazz (TRP) 16.5 rpg, 8.8 rpg, 2.7 spg, 1.7 bpg
(F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 25.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 4.5 apg, 0.8 spg
(F) Nick Liveris (NFZ) 10.3 ppg, 10 rpg, 3.7 apg, 0.3 spg
(C) Josh Schneider (SKW) 13.3 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 6 apg, 2.3 bpg

Honorable mention: Sherwin Salar (NFZ), Tyler Wells (SKW)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Jaquan Holliday (TOP) 10.5 ppg, 3 rpg, 1.8 spg, 0.7 spg
(G) Daniel Brit (LMA) 11.4 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.6 spg
(F) Matt Brit (LMA) 9.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.4 apg, 0.6 spg
(F) Hamzah Zhabazz (TRP) 16.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.7 spg, 1.7 bpg
(C) Keith Malanga (TRP) 15.5 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.5 spg

Honorable mention: Sanghoon Han (NGC)

TDL Winter 2017 End-of-Season Awards (D1 Sun)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

MICHAEL REDING

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: SG/SF/PF
Statistics: 18.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3 apg, 0.9 spg
 Runner-up: (G) Joe Zenz (LIZ) 12.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, 3 spg

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

JOE ZENZ

Team: The Lizards
Position: PG/SG
Statistics: 7.8 rpg, 3 spg, 0 bpg, 1.2 fpg
 Runner-up: (F) Tyler Wells (SKW) 4.8 rpg, 3 spg, 0 bpg, 2 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

ERIK JERRARD

Team: Adam D Gamblers
Position: PF/C
Statistics: 13.5 ppg, 14.5 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.2 spg
 Runner-up: (G) Jason Carver (SKK) 11.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.2 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

DYLAN RAFFERTY

Team: Stranger Team
Position: PG/SG
Statistics: 23.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.4 spg
 Runner-up: (F) Philip Thomas (NFZ) 12.7 ppg, 6 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.3 bpg 

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Joe Zenz (LIZ) 12.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, 3 spg
(G) Dylan Rafferty (STM) 23.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.4 spg
(G) Dave Wong (SKW) 17.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1 spg
(F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 18.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3 apg, 0.9 spg
(C) Erik Jerrard (ADG) 13.5 ppg, 14.5 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.2 spg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Donovan Walsh (SKK) 17.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3 apg, 2.2 spg
(G) Mathew Joshy (LMA) 18.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.7 spg
(G) Kash Miah (SKW) 17.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1 spg
(F) Rich Schuler (ADG) 15.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1 bpg
(C) Nat Schacht (LIZ) 13.3 ppg, 6 rpg, 2.7 apg, 0.7 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Joe Zenz (LIZ) 7.8 rpg, 3 spg, 0 bpg, 1.2 fpg
(G) Mike Bill (ADG) 5.5 rpg, 1 spg, 1 bpg, 2.5 fpg
(F) Tyler Wells (SKW) 4.8 rpg, 3 spg, 0 bpg, 2 fpg
(F) Chris Tsatsis (STM) 7 rpg, 1 spg, 1.2 bpg, 2 fpg
(C) Graham Diamond (SKK) 5.2 rpg, 0.3 spg, 2.5 bpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Joe Zenz (LIZ) 12.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, 3 spg
(G) Jason Carver (SKK) 11.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.2 spg
(F) Pete Panos (STM) 11.3 ppg, 7 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.6 spg
(F) Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 9 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.2 spg
(C) Erik Jerrard (ADG) 13.5 ppg, 14.5 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.2 spg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Dylan Rafferty (STM) 23.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.4 spg
(G) Christian Jordan (LIZ) 13.7 ppg, 3.1 3pg, 2.7 rpg, 2.6 apg
(F) Philip Thomas (NFZ) 12.7 ppg, 6 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.3 bpg 
(F) Jeffrey Whitaker (STM) 9.6 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1 apg, 0.2 bpg
(F) Colin Desmond (LIZ) 7.3 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1 spg, 1 bpg

TDL Winter 2017 End-of-Season Player Awards (D1 WN)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

YOUNG SONG

Team: NYK Spartans
Position: SF/PF
Statistics: 30.1 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg
 Runner-up: Nobody even close, forget it.

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

CHRIS SAMUELS

Team: All Net
Position: SF/PF/C
Statistics: 11.3 rpg, 2.7 spg, 2.7 bpg
 Runner-up: (G) Leon Chu (SPA) 3.1 rpg, 2.7 spg, 0.1 bpg, 1.3 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

MAXWELL RUFFIN

Team: Justice League
Position: SG/SF
Statistics: 14.7 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.4 bpg
 Runner-up: (F) Young Song (SPA) 30.1 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

HARIS AHMED

Team: Option A
Position: SF/PF/C
Statistics: 15 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2 apg, 1.9 spg
 Runner-up: (C) Chris Samuels (ALL) 15.7 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 2.7 spg, 2.7 bpg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Derrick Schich (ASN) 14 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Kev Chang (ASN) 20.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 2.4 spg
(F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 14.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.4 bpg
(F) Young Song (SPA) 30.1 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg
(C) Chris Samuels (ALL) 15.7 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 2.7 spg, 2.7 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Ian Yu (ASN) 13 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.4 spg
(G) Kieran Brennan (TOP) 11 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.8 spg
(F) Zach Moretti (HON) 13 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Haris Ahmed (OPA) 15 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2 apg, 1.9 spg
(C) Quinn Hood (TOP) 15.1 ppg, 8 rpg, 2 apg, 0.9 spg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Alex Tsay (HON) 5 rpg, 2.3 spg, 0.5 bpg, 3.5 fpg
(G) Leon Chu (SPA) 3.1 rpg, 2.7 spg, 0.1 bpg, 1.3 fpg
(F) Mo Thompson (ALL) 3.5 rpg, 2.3 spg, 1.8 bpg
(F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 10.3 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.4 bpg, 1.9 fpg
(C) Chris Samuels (ALL) 11.3 rpg, 2.7 spg, 2.7 bpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Alex Tsay (HON) 7.5 ppg, 5 rpg, 4 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 14.7 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.4 bpg
(F) Young Song (SPA) 30.1 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Kasime Cole (JLA) 7.2 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 1.5 spg, 0.8 bpg
(C) Chris Samuels (ALL) 15.7 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 2.7 spg, 2.7 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Mo Thompson (ALL) 9.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Scheed Bailey (OPA) 8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.3 spg, 0.8 bpg
(F) Jerrell Lawrence (ALL) 11.6 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.8 spg
(F) Haris Ahmed (OPA) 15 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2 apg, 1.9 spg
(C) Chris Samuels (ALL) 15.7 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 2.7 spg, 2.7 bpg 

TDL Winter 2017 Championship Preview (D1 Sun)

(1) YUNG NO FLY ZONE vs (6) SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS

D1 Sun Championship – Sunday, April 9, 2:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
For whatever reason, YUNG NO FLY ZONE has always struggled to defend SKK, but they have still tended to win. This wasn’t NFZ’s most impressive season in terms of dominant wins, but they are more balanced than ever before both on offense and D, and here they are back in the title game to redeem themselves for last season’s narrow loss to DOR. 
NFZ
7-1

61-55
SKK
5-4		 SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS barely got into the playoffs, but they’ve been red hot since then. With four players scoring in double-digits, they’ve been getting balanced scoring, and they’re shooting well from the 3. Which is a weapon they have used well vs NFZ in the past. If they’re shooting well again in this game, they have more than a real chance of pulling off this upset.
Key Player: Michael Reding

For a multi-time D1 MVP, this has not been Reding’s sharpest season offensively, but he has taken on a bigger role as NFZ’s most versatile defender. He will probably defend 1-5  today.

 Pos: F
20.0 ppg
5.0 3pg
7.0 rpg
Pos: F
17.0 ppg
5.0 rpg
3.0 apg		 Key Player: Dan Linnane

Linnane has always been a streaky player for SKK, but this has been his most consistent season as far as just flat out attendance goes. And he has been red hot in the playoffs with a versatile offensive attack.
X-Factor: Phil Thomas

Like Reding, Thomas is a versatile defender, but he’s a better option on offense for NFZ. He may be the one player that SKK has no real match-up for.

 Pos: F
16.0 ppg
3.0 rpg
3.0 bpg
Pos: G
10.5 ppg
3.0 rpg
3.5 apg		 X-Factor: Donovan Walsh

The diminutive Walsh has always been NFZ’s kryptonite. He can rise up over NFZ’s smaller defenders on the jumper, and finish tough shots in the paint with NFZ’s limited size. 

TDL Winter 2017 Championship Preview (D1, D2 WN)

(3) JUNKIES vs (5) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE

D2 WN Championship – Wednesday, March 29, 7pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Last night, THE JUNKIES showed why when playing at their best, they are unbeatable at this level. The newbie franchise just dismantled a veteran DYN team that had no answer for (G) Eugene Kravitz or (F) Mark Promax or (F) Danny Kennelly on D. It was a massacre. If they bring that hot shooting into tonight’s game, the chip is theirs to lose. Or rather, to win.
JUN
7-2

61-59
NGC
5-4		 This is not unfamiliar territory for NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE. If they just get into the playoffs, they always have a chance at running the table. They’ve been around long enough to know how to win close games (despite almost giving up the win last night to poor FT shooting). Still, Gritty has the physicality and size to match-up with JUN. If they can get stops, they can win this.
Key Player: Eugene Kravits

He’ll be the quickest player on the floor, which means he can create his own shot as much as he can for others. And if the jumper is falling like it was last night, NGC won’t have an answer for him.

 

 Pos: G
16.5 ppg
6.0 apg
4.5 spg
Pos: G
12.5 ppg
1.5 rpg
4.0 apg		 Key Player: Ace Watana.

The NGC offense runs through their veteran PG, Watanasuparp, and he’ll likely have to guard Kravits as well. All he has to do is contain Kravits, and manage the game on the other end. If the shot is falling, bonus.
X-Factor: Mark Promax

Promax was more aggressive in last night’s win than he was all season. And a big reason for that is DYN allowing him to get out in transition where is tough to stop. If NGC doesn’t take care of the ball, Promax can put up big #s again.

 Pos: F
21.5 ppg
5.0 rpg
3.5 apg
Pos: G
13.0 ppg
3.0 3pg
2.0 apg		 X-Factor: David Chu

Chu is always capable of heating up in any game, but he’s nursing a strained back. If NGC can get him some open looks early on, he can change the tenor of the game with his range. NGC has alot of guards who can create mismatches. 

(1) NYK SPARTANS vs (2) HONEY BADGERS

D1 WN Championship – Wednesday, March 29, 8pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Tthe NYK SPARTANS have been the most dominant team in D1 all season, with a formidable front-court and solid veteran guard play. Their one weakness might be perimeter shooting. They don’t have one true gunner to help spread the court. So far, D1 scoring champ (F) Young Song hasn’t really needed it. But with HON’s pressure D out on the perimeter, guard play may be the key to this game.
SPA
7-1

56-53
HON
7-1		 They don’t alway look the part, but the HONEY BADGERS have been right here all season. The Badgers live up to their name every single night they play. Sheer grit and determination in a win last night vs ASN got them into chip. Their ability to make every game ugly gives them a chance to win it in crunch time. It’s a 50/50 scenario when both teams are exhausted and the game is close. They’ll take those odds.
Key Player: Young Song

If you leave him free, he’ll torch you for 30. But pay too much attention to him and his teammates will pick up the scoring. It’s basically pick your poison, but if we’re being 💯, Song is a much, much, much more lethal poison.

 Pos: F
12.0 ppg
8.0 rpg
2.0 spg
Pos: F
13.0 ppg
11.0 rpg
1.0 spg		 Key Player: Sherwin Salar

HON (F) Zach Moretti is just as key as Salar in the same way here, both defend much bigger players, both play with twice the heart. And if they can get some 3FGs to drop from their back court, they can make an even bigger impact on offense.
X-Factor: Chris Youn

Youn is the point forward, and other than Song, the most consistent of SPA’s lineup. The x-factor here is whether he’s hitting his 3FG. They don’t have a true shooter, but when Youn is hitting, it’s a huge asset.

 Pos: F
5.0 ppg
7.0 rpg
5.0 apg
Pos: G
3.0 ppg
1.0 3pg
1.0 rpg		 X-Factor: Tommy Wong

Wong is on this team to make 3FGs. It just hasn’t happened consistently this season. But thus is thrill of a single-elim game. If he can get hot for just one night, he can do a lot for the Badgers’ cause.