Category: 2nd Division

Spr ’18 Week 1 Player Awards (Sundays)

1ST DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

SAMMY MERKIN

Team: Yung No Fly Zone
Position: Guard
Stats: 35 points, 10 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G) Jordan Dykes (DPY) 31 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

 

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ANDRE LANE

Team: RWTW
Position: Guard
Stats: 3 rebounds, 5 steals

Runner-up: (F) Matt Birtwell (LMA) 5 rebounds, 4 steals

 

HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

KIERAN BRENNAN

Team: Yung No Fly Zone
Position: Forward
Stats: 16 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block

Runner-Up: (F) Dave Liu (SKW) 18 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block

 

 

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

L.J. STEVENS

Team: RWTW
Position: Forward
Stats: 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: N/A

 

 

WEEK 1 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Sammy Merkin (NFZ) 35, Jordan Dykes (DPY) 31
3FG: Sammy Merkin (NFZ) 10, Jordan Dykes (DPY), John Hsu (SKW) 4
REB: Kieran Brennan (NFZ) 15, Dave Liu (SKW) 14
AST: Tyler Wells (SKW) 9, Ren Hsieh (NFZ), Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 6
STL: Andre Lane (RWT) 5, Matt Birtwell (LMA) 4
BLK: [11 players] 1

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2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DARREN SETO

Team: Splappa
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 34 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 7 steals

Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (THU) 21 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DARREN SETO

Team: Splappa
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 9 rebounds, 7 steals

Runner-up: (F/C) Saleem Ahmed (NFP) 11 rebounds, 5 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LEUIS NG

Team: Thunder
Position: Guard
Stats: 21 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: Darren Seto (SPL) 34 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 7 steals

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

JACK STEPNER

Team: Big Bookie Brand
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 13 points, 3 3FGs, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Noddy Khan (NFP) 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals

WEEK 1 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Darren Seto (SPL) 34, Sammy Merkin (BBB) 23
3FG: Sammy Merkin (BBB) 7, J.L. Novosad (BOM) 5
REB: Saleem Ahmed (NFP), Leuis Ng (THU), Jack Stepner (BBB) 11
AST: James Han (BOM), Leuis Ng (THU) 7, David Chu (NFP) 6
STL: Darren Seto (SPL) 7, Mark Hahn (THU) 4
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (NFP) 5, Jack Stepner (BBB) 2

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3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BRYAN PLUNKETT

Team: Let It Fly
Position: Guard
Stats: 22 points, 7 rebounds, 7 steals

Runner-up: (F/C) Nick Liveris (OMB) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BRYAN PLUNKETT

Team: Let It Fly
Position: Guard
Stats: 7 rebounds, 7 steals

Runner-up: (G) Eric Chen (OMB) 9 rebounds, 5 steals

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NICK LIVERIS

Team: OMB
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 19 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Eric Chen (OMB) 4 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

JOSEPH SKYDELL

Team: Inferno
Position: Forward
Stats: 14 points, 6 rebounds

Runner-up: (G) Eric Chen (OMB) 4 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals

WEEK 1 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Bryan Plunkett (LIF) 22, Eddie Tsao (50S) 21
3FG: Will Chu (TAP), James Han (OMB), Brian Lau (GOO) 4
REB: Jonathan Chen (OUT) 11, Nick Liveris (OMB), Kyle Wilson (TAP) 10
AST: Nick Liveris (OMB), Eugene Truong (OUT) 5, [5 players] 4
STL: Bryan Plunkett (LIF) 7, Eric Chen (OMB), Brian Lau (GOO), Greg Sadowski (OUT) 5
BLK: Gary Chen (FOR), Nick Liveris (OMB), Ben Wang (50S) 2

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Spr ’18 Week 1 Player Awards (Weeknights)

PREMIER DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MICHAEL SPRINGER

Team: We Had Game
Position: Guard
Stats: 28 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G) Josh Hyon

 

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

VICTOR LULGJURAJ

Team: D.A.W.
Position: Center
Stats: 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Kali Pearson (DPY) 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

 

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DENZEL HENRY

Team: SuperSonics
Position: Guard
Stats: 11 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-Up: (F) Young Song (SPA) 6 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals

 

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

GIO HARLEY

Team: SuperSonics
Position: Forward
Stats: 14 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) N’Gahi Garris (WLF) 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

 

WEEK 1 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Michael Springer (WHG) 28, Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 23
3FG: [5 players] 5, [2 players] 4
REB: Victor Lulgjuraj (DAW) 13, Gio Harley (SUP), Young Song (SPA) 12
AST: Denzel Henry (SUP) 7, Young Song (SPA) 5
STL: Joseph Ammar (SUP), Ester Ghee (WLF) 4, [2 players] 3
BLK: Victor Lulgjuraj (DAW), [3 players] 2

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1ST DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DAVID CHU

Team: NYC Gritty Committee
Position: Guard
Stats: 27 points, 7 3FGs, 3 rebounds

Runner-up: (F) Brian Law (SWK) 19 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

 

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BRIAN LAW

Team: Swish Kebabs
Position: Forward
Stats: 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Chris Youn (NGC) 10 rebounds, 5 steals

 

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

PHIL RADER

Team: Swish Kebabs
Position: Center
Stats: 11 points, 16 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-Up: (F) Chris Youn (NGC) 15 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals

 

 

WEEK 1 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: David Chu (NGC) 27, Brian Law (SWK) 19
3FG: David Chu (NGC) 7, [4 players] 3
REB: Phil Rader (SWK) 16, Terrence Agbi (OPA) 14
AST: [4 players] 4, [6 players] 2
STL: Kento Kato (SWK) 6, Chris Youn (NGC) 5
BLK: Victor Chia (NGC), Brian Law (SWK) 2, [8 players] 1

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2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LEUIS NG

Team: Spaghetti Ramen
Position: Guard
Stats: 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (F) Ben Hoynes (UBC) 26 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LEUIS NG

Team: Spaghetti Ramen
Position: Guard
Stats: 9 rebounds, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G/F) Patrick Ching (BCV) 13 rebounds, 2 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

PATRICK CHING

Team: Backcourt Violators
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 17 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks

Runner-up: Leuis Ng (SPR) 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

PATRICK CHING

Team: Backcourt Violators
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 17 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) John Blyth (UBC) 7 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

WEEK 1 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Ben Hoynes (UBC) 26, Leuis Ng (SPR) 22
3FG: Leuis Ng (SPR) 3, [2 players] 2
REB: Patrick Ching (BCV) 13, John Blyth (UBC), A.J. Grossbard (SPR) 10
AST: Leuis Ng (SPR) 7, David Levy (UBC) 5
STL: [6 players] 2, [5 players] 1
BLK: Patrick Ching (BCV), Teddy Lo (SPR) 2, [5 players] 1

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3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

TIMOTHY CHIN

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 25 points, 17 rebounds, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Nathan Kan (SNB) 22 points, 6 3FGs, 1 rebound, 2 assists

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

CALEB LUI

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: Guard
Stats: 6 rebounds, 8 steals

Runner-up: (G) Ian Yu (DYN) 7 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ADAM WANG

Team: 30-for-30
Position: Forward
Stats: 4 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Ian Yu (DYN) 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

SHIG KONISHI

Team: Pass the Rock to Lamar
Position: Guard
Stats: 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G) William McLellan (PRL) 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists

WEEK 1 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: David Chu (DYN), Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 26, Timothy Chin (DYN) 25
3FG: David Chu (DYN) 8, Nathan Kan (SNB) 6
REB: Timothy Chin (DYN) 17, Bada Hong (NGC), Greg Sadowski (SNB) 11
AST: Adam Wang (30F) 6, Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 5
STL: Caleb Lui (DYN) 8, Ian Yu (DYN) 5
BLK: Greg Sadowski (SNB) 3, [3 players] 2

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Win ’18 End-of-Season Awards (D2 WN)

2nd Division (Weeknights)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

BOBBY BRUNS

Team: Premature Shooters
Position: Forward
Stats: 19 ppg, 40% FGs, 11.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.8 bpg

Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (TRI) 9.8 ppg, 57% FGs, 11.7 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1.5 spg

 

ALL-DYNASTY FIRST TEAM

(G) Shane Gillelle (PRE) 17.2 ppg, 46% FGs, 3.8 rpg, 2 apg, 2.6 spg
(G) Justin Rigney (HAR) 17 ppg, 34% FGs, 5 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1 spg
(F) Brian Law (SWK) 19 ppg, 43% FGs, 6 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.7 spg
(F) Sherwin Salar (TRI) 9.8 ppg, 57% FGs, 11.7 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1.5 spg
(F) Bobby Bruns (PRE) 19 ppg, 40% FGs, 11.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.8 bpg

 

ALL-DYNASTY SECOND TEAM

(G) Ace Watanasuparp (NGC) 14.6 ppg, 40% FGs, 3.2 pg, 2.4 apg, 3 spg
(G) Leuis Ng (SWK) 17 ppg, 46% FGs, 7.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2 spg
(G) David Chu (NGC) 14.3 ppg, 38% FGs 3.7 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.6 spg
(F) Saad Saad (TRI) 12.6 ppg, 46% FGs, 7.6 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1 bpg
(C) Anthony Hackett (SWK) 13.8 ppg, 57% FGs, 9 rpg, 2 apg, 1.3 spg

Honorable Mention: James Han (JAM), J.L. Novosad (JAM)

 

2nd Division (Weeknights)

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE MVP

ACE WATANASUPARP

Team: NYC Gritty Committee
Position: Guard
Stats: 3.2 rpg, 3 spg, 0 bpg, 1.6 fpg

Runner-up: (F) Saad Saad (TRI) 7.6 rpg, 1.2 spg, 1 bpg 1.2 fpg

 

ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM

(G) Ace Watanasuparp (NGC) 3.2 rpg, 3 spg, 0 bpg, 1.6 fpg
(G) Shane Gillelle (PRE) 3.8 rpg, 2.6 spg, 0.4 bpg, 1.4 fpg
(F) Brian Law (SWK) 6 rpg, 2.7 spg, 0 bpg, 1.7 fpg
(F) Saad Saad (TRI) 7.6 rpg, 1.2 spg, 1 bpg 1.2 fpg
(C) Allen Granowski (PRE) 9.8 rpg, 2.5 spg, 0.5 bpg, 0.3 fpg

Honorable Mention: Neil Desai (BLR), Tommy Wong (SWK)

 

2nd Division (Weeknights)

SAM LO HUSTLE AWARD

SHERWIN SALAR

Team: Tribe
Position: Forward
Stats: 9.8 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1.5 spg

Runner-Up: (G) Erving Disla (HAR) 7.5 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.7 bpg

 

ALL-HUSTLE TEAM

(G) Erving Disla (HAR) 7.5 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.7 bpg
(G) J.L. Novosad (JAM) 12.8 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.2 spg
(F) Sherwin Salar (TRI) 9.8 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1.5 spg
(F) Bobby Bruns (PRE) 19 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.8 bpg
(C) Sam Elias (UBC) 9.7 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1 bpg

Honorable Mention: Jonathan Chen (TRI), Neil Desai (BLR)

 

2nd Division (Weeknights)

MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE

BOBBY BRUNS

Team: Premature Shooters
Position: Forward
Stats: 19 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.8 bpg

Runner-up: (G) Shane Gillelle (PRE) 17.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2 apg, 2.6 spg

 

ALL-ROOKIE TEAM

(G) Shane Gillelle (PRE) 17.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2 apg, 2.6 spg
(G) Erving Disla (HAR) 7.5 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.7 bpg
(F) Sam Elias (UBC) 9.7 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1 bpg
(F) Bobby Bruns (PRE) 19 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.8 bpg
(C) Anthony Hackett (SWK) 13.8 ppg, 9 rpg, 2 apg, 1.3 spg

Honorable Mention: Neil Desai (BLR), David Levy (UBC)

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Win ’18 End-of-Season Awards (D2 Sun)

2nd Division (Sundays)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

SAMMY MERKIN

Team: Big Bookie Brand
Position: Guard
Stats: 24.8 ppg, 6.5 3pg, 2.3 rpg, 2.3 apg

Runner-up: (G) Anthony Williams (RAR) 27 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1 spg

 

ALL-DYNASTY FIRST TEAM

(G) Sammy Merkin (BBB) 24.8 ppg, 6.5 3pg, 2.3 rpg, 2.3 apg
(G) Anthony Williams (RAR) 27 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1 spg
(G) Edward Lui (NFU) 18.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.7 spg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 15 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2 spg
(F) Joseph Bravo (BOM) 17.8 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.5 spg

 

ALL-DYNASTY SECOND TEAM

(G) Nick Abrapour (WOL) 15 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.4 apg, 3.2 spg
(G) Will Chu (TAP) 16 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.6 spg
(G) Ian Zack (TEA) 16.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3 apg, 1 spg
(F) George Casale (NFU) 11.2 ppg, 12 rpg, 1.2 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Saleem Ahmed (NFP) 10 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 1.8 spg, 2 bpg

 

2nd Division (Sundays)

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE MVP

MACK WITHERSPOON

Team: NY Falcons U.
Position: Center
Stats: 9.3 rpg, 1.3 spg, 2.7 bpg, 2 fpg

Runner-up: (F) Joseph Bravo (BOM) 9.8 rpg, 2.5 spg, 0.8 bpg, 1.8 fpg

 

ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM

(G) Alex Tsay (BOM) 5 rpg, 3.2 spg, 0.7 bpg, 3.2 fpg
(G) Nicholas Abrapour (WOL) 6.2 rpg, 3.2 spg, 0 bpg, 1.4 fpg
(F) Saleem Ahmed (NFZ) 12.5 rpg, 1.8 spg, 2 bpg, 1.5 fpg
(F) Joseph Bravo (BOM) 9.8 rpg, 2.5 spg, 0.8 bpg, 1.8 fpg
(C) Mack Witherspoon (NFU) 9.3 rpg, 1.3 spg, 2.7 bpg, 2 fpg

 

2nd Division (Sundays)

SAM LO HUSTLE AWARD

GEORGE CASALE

Team: Shawn Kemp’s Kids
Position: Forward
Stats: 8.6 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.4 bpg

Runner-Up: (F) Colin Desmond (LIZ) 4.5 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1.3 bpg

 

ALL-HUSTLE TEAM

(G) Darren Seto (RAR) 11 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 4 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Isaac Blumenthal (BBB) 9.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.5 spg
(F) Saleem Ahmed (NFZ) 10 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 1.8 spg, 2 bpg
(F) George Casale (NFU) 11.2 ppg, 12 rpg, 1.2 spg, 1 bpg
(C) Niko O’Neil (RAR) 9.5 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 0.5 spg, 1.3 bpg

 

2nd Division (Sundays)

MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE

SAMMY MERKIN

Team: Big Bookie Brand
Position: Guard
Stats: 24.8 ppg, 6.5 3pg, 2.3 rpg, 2.3 apg

Runner-up: (G) Darren Seto (RAR) 11 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 4 apg, 2.3 spg

 

ALL-ROOKIE TEAM

(G) Aaron Alers (TCH) 13.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.9 apg, 2.1 spg
(G) Sammy Merkin (BBB) 24.8 ppg, 6.5 3pg, 2.3 rpg, 2.3 apg
(G) Darren Seto (RAR) 11 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 4 apg, 2.3 spg
(F) Felix Benito (TCH) 12.1 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.6 spg
(F) Ben Strulowitz (BBB) 11.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2 spg

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Win ’18 Championship Preview (Weeknights)

 

Championship – Tuesday (3/27) 8:30pm @ Fashion High

(1) PREMATURE SHOOTERS (8-1)

Scouting Report: Even with MVP candidate (F) Bobby Bruns out of the lineup in the semifinals, the Shooters managed hold off UBC despite a furious late game rally. (G) Shane Gillelle proved more than capable of carrying the load offensively, scoring a league playoff-high 38 points in the win, but obviously, they’d prefer to have Bruns on the floor, who’s mobility makes him the kind of versatile defender PRE will need against their opponent’s mobile bigs. This is the Shooters’ second franchise appearance in a title game. 

Key Players: (F) Bobby Bruns (19 ppg, 11.3 rpg), (G) Shane Gillelle (17.2 ppg, 2.6 spg)

 

  (2) TRIBE (7-2)

Scouting Report: Tribe is not a physically imposing team, but their best position is still the forward spot, and that has suited them well all season. All of their undersized forwards are nimble and physically tough, which causes match-up problems for the bigger teams they have faced. Their forwards are also versatile defenders who can guard 1 through 5, so switching on screens is almost never an issue. Their only weakness has been consistent 3-point shooting this season. If the shots are falling, though, there is plenty of veteran presence on this team to get the win. 

Key Players: (F) Saad Saad (13 ppg, 10 rpg, 4 spg), (F) Sherwin Salar (10 ppg, 10 rpg)

 

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Championship – Sunday (3/25) 3pm @ MLK HS

(1) NY DYNASTY (9-0)

Scouting Report: The Dynasty have been the prohibitive favorites all season, and they proved that point by holding off a dynastic Spaghetti Ramen franchise that made the kind of late-game run in their semifinal match-up that usually results in Ramen getting the win. Only this time it didn’t happen, Dynasty survived and they will have a chance to close out one of the most dominant seasons in D3 history. It’s surprisingly rare for a team to finish undefeated, but DYN will have a chance to do so tonight against a handicapped 30F playing without injured star (F) Joseph Han (knee).

Key Players: (G) David Chu (18.5 ppg, 5 rpg), (G) Ian Yu (10 ppg, 10 rpg)

 

 (2) 30-FOR-30 (8-1)

Scouting Report: This is where 30-for-30 wanted to be, in the chip with a chance to redeem their loss to DYN in the regular season. Only they won’t have MVP candidate (F) Joseph Han this time (knee). Han wasn’t available for the semis either, but 30F handled a contending SNB team by (C) Ezekial Shin dominating the glass. They’ll need to do more of the same here. DYN is a powerhouse, but they are undersized. If 30F establishes Shin early, they can open up the 3-point shooting that helped put SNB away. They really don’t have much choice, Joseph Han isn’t gonna walk through that door. 

Key Players: (C) Ezekial Shin (8 ppg, 17 rpg), (G) Rob Lee (12 ppg, 3 apg)

 

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Win ’18 Championship Preview (Sundays)

 

Championship – Sunday (3/25) 2pm @ MLK HS

  (2) BOMB SQUAD (7-1)

Scouting Report: This powerhouse lineup hasn’t skipped a beat in the playoffs, they’re getting great production from every player on the roster right now. This team is bigger, stronger, and carries more experience than their opponent, NFU. What they don’t have much of is length and overall team speed, which are two strengths of the Falcons. If this one is close in the final quarter, BOM will have to dictate the tempo, and close out this game deliberately.

Key Players: (F) Jerry Ho (18.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg), (F) Sherwin Salar (17 ppg, 7.5 rpg, (G) James Han (14 ppg)

 

  (5) NY FALCONS U. (5-3)

Scouting Report: There a lot of IFs facing this young Falcons team, but IF (G) Edward Lui is there, and IF he gets hot from 3, they might have a chance. If (F) George Casale and (C) Mack Witherspoon can defend the paint without getting into foul trouble, they have a chance. IF they can play their pace, and force BOM out of their comfort zone, they might have a pretty good chance of winning this thing. Make no mistake, NFU are the underdog here, but this is single-elimination, and if they can maximize their effort for just one game, they might be able to pull this one off.

Key Players: (G) Edward Lui (19 ppg, 2 rpg), (F) George Casale (14.5 ppg, 9 rpg), Mack Witherspoon (14 rpg, 2.5 bpg)

 

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Championship – Sunday (3/25) 3pm @ MLK HS

  (1) GOAT HERDERS (8-1)

Scouting Report:  The Herders have the biggest Big 3 in D3 with (G) Asolos Ferehanis, (G) Evan Tsevdos and (F) Pete Tsevdos. But this isn’t a team of just scorers, they can scrap defensively, playing with more physicality in the back court than most D3 teams are accustomed to. The same can be said of Tsevdos from the power forward position. The key to facing an SPR team playing without their MVP is to not get complacent. If they let SPR hang around, crazier things have happened.

Key Players: (G) Asolos Ferehanis (16.5 ppg, 3.5 spg), (F) Pete Tsevdos (16.5 ppg, 15 rpg), (G) Evan Tsevdos (11 ppg, 2.5 spg)

 

  (3) SPAGHETTI RAMEN (6-3)

Scouting Report: Injury report has multi-time MVP (G) Leuis Ng listed as OUT for this game. Which, obviously, is a huge loss Ramen. But that doesn’t mean there will be any lack of effort on the part of SPR, they don’t know how to play any other way. They’ll bring max effort regardless of who is available, and something tells me they’d like to win one without Ng for once. 

Key Players: (G) Leuis Ng (18 ppg, 6 rpg), (F) Matt Auerbach (10 ppg), (F) Mark Hahn (9 ppg, 4.5 apg)

 

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CHAMPIONSHIP – Sunday (3/25) 4pm @ MLK HS

  (2) BLACK MAMBAS (8-1)

Scouting Report: 1st Division scoring champ (G) Ryan Kennedy has carried the Mambas on offense all season, but even if with one of his rare off-games, MAM found a way to win. Much of that is due to their commitment to D. This is a team with plenty of able shooters, plenty of speed, and equal parts hustle and determination. Perhaps their only weakness is in their low-post scoring options. They don’t have one, but they have plenty of glass who crash the glass to create second chance opportunities. This is the Mambas first championship appearance, but if they control this game early, it should be theirs to lose against a short-handed NFZ team.

Key Players: (G) Ryan Kennedy (10 ppg, 5 apg), (G) J.C. Bonilla (14 ppg, 4 apg), (F) Jack Shanahan (12 ppg, 6 rpg)

 

  (4) YUNG NO FLY ZONE (6-3)

Scouting Report: The Flyers haven’t had much of an available roster all season. They’ll come into this game with just 5 available. That’s not a particularly good look for a team that is markedly older and slower than their opponent. But, they have been here before, for the past three seasons in fact. They know what to expect, but with key scorer (F) Kieran Brennan out of the lineup, NFZ will be out of their depth in a shootout. This is going to have to be an old-fashioned rumble.

Key Players: (F) Michael Reding (16.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg) (C) Ezra Hoover (21 ppg, 12 rpg), (F) Sherwin Salar (8.5 rpg, 7 rpg)

 

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Win ’18 Week 10 Player Awards (Sundays)

1ST DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

EZRA HOOVER

Team: Yung No Fly Zone
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 21 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Ryan Kennedy (MAM) 10 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MICHAEL HICKMAN

Team: Agents of Change
Position: Center
Stats: 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (NFZ) 3 rebounds, 4 steals

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

EZRA HOOVER

Team: Yung No Fly Zone
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 21 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-Up: (G) Christian Tirta (AOC) 11 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

J.C. BONILLA

Team: Black Mambas
Position: Guard
Stats: 12 points, 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Christian Tirta (AOC) 11 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals

WEEK 10 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Ezra Hoover (NFZ) 21, Eric Halejian (LIZ) 17
3FG: [6 players] 2, [5 players] 1
REB: Ezra Hoover (NFZ), Christian Tirta (AOC) 12, Michael Hickman (AOC) 10
AST: Ryan Kennedy (MAM) 5, Sherwin Salar (NFZ), Joe Zenz (LIZ) 4
STL: Michael Hickman (AOC), Alex Tsay (NFZ) 4, Ryan Kennedy (MAM) 3
BLK: Abid Choudhury (MAM), Michael Hickman (AOC) 2, [6 players] 1

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2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

GEORGE CASALE

Team: NY Falcons U.
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 21 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Jerry Ho (BOM) 22 points, 6 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 assists

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MACK WITHERSPOON

Team: NY Falcons U.
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 15 rebounds, 4 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Will Lui (NFU) 3 rebounds, 6 steals, (G) Alex Tsay (BOM) 3 rebounds, 6 steals

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NIKO O’NEIL

Team: Raining Rosebuds
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 23 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F/C) Mack Witherspoon (NFU) 10 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

NIKO O’NEIL

Team: Raining Rosebuds
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 23 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Runner-up: N/A

WEEK 10 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: David Chu (NFP), Jerry Ho (BOM) 22 George Casale (NFU) 21
3FG: Jerry Ho (BOM) 6, James Han (BOM), Anthony Williams (RAR) 4
REB: Mack Witherspoon (NFU) 15, Niko O’Neil (RAR) 13
AST: Anthony Williams (RAR) 11, Alex Tsay (BOM) 8,
STL: Alex Tsay (BOM), Mack Witherspoon (NFU) 6
BLK: Mack Witherspoon (NFU) 4, Niko O’Neil (RAR) 3

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3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

PETE TSEVDOS

Team: Goat Herders
Position: Forward
Stats: 19 points, 17 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steal

Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 15 points, 7-8 FGs, 4 rebounds, 5 assists

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ASOLOS FEREHANIS

Team: Goat Herders
Position: Guard
Stats: 7 rebounds, 4 steals

Runner-up: (F) David Hsiung (YBB) 8 rebounds, 2 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

PETE TSEVDOS

Team: Goat Herders
Position: Forward
Stats: 19 points, 17 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steal

Runner-up: (G) 

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

ASOLOS FEREHANIS

Team: Goat Herders
Position: Guard
Stats: 21 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals

Runner-up: N/A

WEEK 10 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Asolos Ferehanis (GOA) 21, Marc Lashly (JPU) 20
3FG: James Han (YBB) 4, [3 players] 3
REB: Peter Tsevdos (GOA) 17, Dan Tak (YBB) 15
AST: Mark Hahn (SPR) 6, Leuis Ng (SPR) 5
STL: Asolos Ferehanis (GOA), Ryota Takahashi (JPU) 4, Mark Hahn (SPR) 3
BLK: David Hsiung (YBB) 2, [3 players]  1

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Win ’18 Playoff Previews: Semifinals (D2 WN)

 

Semifinals – Tuesday (3/20) 8:30pm @ Fashion High

  (1) PREMATURE SHOOTERS (6-1)

Scouting Report: Rookie (F) Bobby Bruns is a versatile 6-3 swingman who has been the toughest match-up in D2 this season. Their front-court is one of D2’s biggest, and going up against UBC, who’s front-court is one of the smallest, they should dominate the glass. PRE are helmed by point (G) Shane Gillelle, who has been as solid as they come in this division. 

Key Players: (F) Bobby Bruns (19 ppg, 11.3 rpg), (G) Shane Gillelle (17.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.6 spg)

 

  (4) UNCLE BOUGHT A COW (5-3)

Scouting Report: UBC lost a 25+ ppg scorer before the season even started, but it’s “next man up” all season as the Uncles (or is it the Cows?), have found ways to win by scrapping in every game. That fighting spirit is best encapsulated in the play of veterans (G) David Weiss and (F) Ben Hoynes. Rookies (F) Sam Elias and (F) David Levy are All-Rookie Team candidates.

Key Players: (G) David Weiss (10.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.9 apg), (F) Sam Elias (9.7 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 3.1 apg)

 

 

Semifinals – Tuesday (3/20) 9:30pm @ Fashion High

  (2) TRIBE (5-2)

Scouting Report: TRI is the most balanced offensive team in D2, and could have been the #1 seed if not for a surprising loss in their last game of the season. They were the only team to beat PRE in the regular season. Tribe gets after it on the offensive glass, and can score from any spot on the floor. They are a veteran-led team that has plenty of playoff experience.

Key Players: (F) Sherwin Salar (9.8 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 6.5 apg), (F) Saad Saad (12.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1 bpg)

 

  (3) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE (6-2)

Scouting Report: While it is true that TRI has a veteran-laden roster, every player on NGC has logged several seasons together as a unit. Not only that, they’re in the middle of a renaissance, a resurgence of the Gritty dynasty of years past. To say this team is battle-tested is a joke of an understatement. Gritty should be considered the favorite in every playoff match-up until proven otherwise. 

Key Players: (G) Ace Watanasuparp (14.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 3 spg), (G) David Chu (14.3 ppg, 2.6 apg)

 

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Win ’18 Week 10 Player Awards (Weeknights)

1ST DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

YOUNG SONG

Team: Hoodie Melos
Position: Forward
Stats: 27.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 2 apg, 3.5 spg in 2 games

Runner-up: (G) Steven Bermudez (DPY) 25 points, 6 3FGs, 5 assists, 2 steals

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

YOUNG SONG

Team: Hoodie Melos
Position: Forward
Stats: 11.5 rpg, 3.5 spg, 0.5 bpg in 2 games

Runner-up: (F) Samson Rich (SUP) 6 rpg, 4.5 spg in 2 games

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DENZEL HENRY

Team: SuperSonics
Position: Guard
Stats: 11.5 ppg, 10 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1 spg, 1 bpg in 2 games

Runner-Up: (F) Young Song (HOO) 27.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 2 apg, 3.5 spg in 2 games

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

STEVEN BERMUDEZ

Team: Don’t Ever Play Yourself
Position: Guard
Stats: 25 points, 6 3FGs, 5 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G) Denzel Henry (SUP) 11.5 ppg, 10 rpg, 4.5 apg in 2 games

WEEK 10 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Young Song (HOO) 33, Steven Bermudez (DPY) 25
3FG: Joseph Ammar (SUP) 7, Steven Bermudez (DPY) 6
REB: Denzel Henry (SUP) 13, Young Song (HOO) 12
AST: Kev Chang (HOO), Denzel Henry (SUP) 6, [2 players] 5
STL: Samson Rich (SUP) 6, Young Song (HOO) 5
BLK: Denzel Henry (SUP), Matt Luc (SUP) 2, [13 players] 1

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2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DAVID CHU

Team: NYC Gritty Committee
Position: Guard
Stats: 18 points, 3 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G/F) Stefan Chaplin (SWK) 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals 

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BADA HONG

Team: NYC Gritty Committee
Position: Forward
Stats: 3 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Kevin Leung (SWK) 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

SAM ELIAS

Team: Uncle Bought a Cow
Position: Forward
Stats: 8 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Kevin Leung (SWK) 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

SAM ELIAS

Team: Uncle Bought a Cow
Position: Forward
Stats: 8 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block

Runner-up: n/a

WEEK 10 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Stefan Chaplin (SWK) 22, David Chu (NGC) 18
3FG: David Chu (NGC) 3, [5 players] 2
REB: Sam Elias (UBC) 15, Phil Rader (SWK) 13
AST: David Weiss (UBC) 5, Victor Chia (NGC) 4
STL: Bada Hong (NGC) 4, [7 players] 2
BLK: Bada Hong (NGC) 3, Waheed Ameem (HAR) 2

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3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LEUIS NG

Team: Spaghetti Ramen
Position: Guard
Stats: 20 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G) Peter Mei (PS1) 25 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

TED OH

Team: Flat Earthers
Position: Guard
Stats: 4 rebounds, 7 steals

Runner-up: (G) Peter Mei (PS1) 3 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MAX PAYNTER

Team: Yieldmo
Position: Forward
Stats: 20 points, 19 rebounds, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F/C) Dan Tak (DYN) 12 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

PETER MEI

Team: Pnest1
Position: Guard
Stats: 25 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Daniel Han (FLA) 19 points, 5 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

WEEK 10 LEAGUE LEADERS

PTS: Peter Mei (PS1) 25, Leuis Ng (SPR), Max Paynter (YIE) 20
3FG: Daniel Han (FLA) 5, Peter Mei (PS1) 4
REB: Ezekial Shin (30F) 15, Dan Tak (DYN) 14
AST: Jin Yu Li (PS1) 7, Jin Yu Li (PS1) 6
STL: Ted Oh (FLA) 7, Peter Mei (PS1) 5
BLK: Bada Hong (NGC) 3, Julian Kan (SNB) 2

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