Category: 2nd Division

Fall ’17 Playoff Previews (All Weeknight Divisions)

(1) D.A.W.

  

VS

  

(4) GUARD ME MAYBE
SCOUTING REPORT

N/A
DAW
6-1		 D2 WN
SEMIS
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 30
8:00pm
GMM
4-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

At full strength, Guard Me Maybe rivals DPY in overall talent on the roster. This season (F) Stefan Chaplin raised play to a level that suggests GMM may have a Big 3 along with reigning MVP (F) Brian Law and (G) Tommy Wong. They’ve had bad luck in the playoffs with player availability, but if they have all their pieces, they’ll contend for the championship.
Player Spotlight: 

N/A

 N/A
Pos: F
21 ppg
10 rpg
8 apg		 Player Spotlight: Brian Law

Law does it all. Arguably D2’s most athletic player, he is just as capable of dominating on the defensive end, as he is on offense. DAW is a team with good speed and a physicality, so the Maybes will need a strong, sustained performance from Law. 

(3) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE

  

VS

  

(7) NY DYNASTY
SCOUTING REPORT

As expected, Gritty was tested in their 1st rd match-up vs GA7. They got the W, thriving on the kind of clutch plays down the stretch that they’ll need to keep making here on out. This hasn’t been the most talented roster all season, but they do have the longest tenure together, and as long as they keep the faith they can win it all.
NGC
5-2		 D3 WN
SEMIS
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 30
9:00pm
DYN
3-4		 SCOUTING REPORT

It wasn’t a pretty regular season for the NY Dynasty, but they pulled of a big upset win over a contender in the 1st rd by blowing out 30F. DYN finally started playing like they’d been expected to play all season. If that was the turnaround moment in their season then it was the perfect time for it, and really bad timing for everyone else.
Player Spotlight: Teddy Oh

Oh hasn’t had a great playoffs so far, but in the regular season, he gave DYN a team-high 18 points as the Dynasty back court struggled so stay in front of him. If he stays aggressive in this match-up, he’ll put NGC in a position to exploit DYN’s slow rotations on defense.

 Pos: G
15.6 ppg
2.4 rpg
2.4 apg
Pos: G
27 ppg
5 3pg
4 spg		 Player Spotlight: David Chu

After a down season, Chu finally broke out in the 1st rd, with 27 points on 11-16 FGs vs 30F. The effort came just when DYN needed it most, and hopefully for Dynasty, he can keep up the hot shooting against an NGC team that isn’t particularly good at closing out on the 3-pt line.

(1) RAW DOGS

  

VS

  

(4) HONEY BADGERS
SCOUTING REPORT

Raw Dogs come in with the most talented roster in D1. The Top 4 of their lineup, (F) Lenny McNeil, (F) Ronnie Bethea, (G) Robert Swift and (G) Sean Corley are all match-up problems. RAW seem to think they’re undersized, and it gives them a chip on the shoulder, but they’re actually middle of the pack in D1. And their overall strength and athleticism makes them seem even bigger, which is a problem for the Badgers who are perpetually undersized.
RAW
7-0		 D1 WN
SEMIS
MLK HS
Thu, Nov 30
8:00pm
HON
4-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

RAW hasn’t faced much defense since moving up to D1, but the Honey Badgers will give them all they could ask for. What the Badgers lack in size and scoring, they make up for with grit and toughness. No team grinds like HON, but they have a tendency to wear themselves out against more athletic teams. RAW isn’t particularly committed to sustained defense, so the Badgers will get shots. They just have to make a higher rate than they have so far this season to keep pace.
Player Spotlight: 

The Badgers struggle with tough, physical and crafty scorers in the paint. And that’s exactly McNeil is, plus he can shoot the 3 as well. With microwave oven shooting around him, McNeil should get plenty of 1-on-1 looks at the rim and he knows what to do with the ball when he gets space. Put it in the dang hole.

 Pos: F
30 ppg
10 rpg
2 spg
Pos: F
29 ppg
9 rpg
3 apg		 Player Spotlight: Adam Powell

You know what you’re gonna get from the Badgers’ core, but Powell is their x-factor. He gives them a strong open court finisher, and an additional 3-pt threat. The latter has been key with shooters (G) Jeff Syham and (G) Mike Bill missing so many games. Powell is an off-ball scorer but moves well to get open, just what HON needs.

(4) PEACE & LOVE

  

VS

  

(6) METTA WORLD WAR
SCOUTING REPORT

Peace & Love put on a clinic in their upset win over Showcase NYC last night. And it was a big upset. At times this fall, SHO looked unbeatable, but PNL dismantled SHO’s gilded defense and lit them up 66-44. They’re still not a great defense, but they’re tougher at every position on D, and they can grind out stops when needed. MWW can score, but they’re hardly the defensive behemoth of seasons past, so PNL will get opportunities. Depth is not a strength for either team, and as such, these are two well-matched teams.
PNL
4-3		 Premier
CHIP
MLK HS
Thu, Nov 30
9:00pm
MWW
3-4		 SCOUTING REPORT

Admittedly, this is not the title match-up we predicted. Metta is a 4-time champion, and should never be discounted, but they had their worst reg season in franchise histor. They’ve had some luck: Their 1st rd opponent forfeited, and last night, DYN played without (G) Shawn Delos Reyes. But never mind that, Metta looked good last night. (G) Pace Shaw finally looked like he fit in. And the 1-2 punch of (F) Nick Pelletier & (C) Stedford McCleod looked pretty much unstoppable. All of a sudden the Mettas look like the team to beat again, ready to hoist a 5th title. 
Player Spotlight: Seamus McKiernan

The veteran McKiernan’s presence in the paint as a scorer and defender has been key to PNL’s success. He is a crafty scorer around the basket, but MWW actually has a strong interior defense McKiernan will have to pick and choose his spots, but he has to stay aggressive.

 Pos: F
15.5 ppg
8.5 rpg
2.5 bpg
Pos: F
19 ppg
7 rpg
1 spg		 Player Spotlight: Nick Pelletier

Pelletier has long been Metta’s utility man and glue guy, making all the little plays that his team needs to win. He can also be their best shooter when called upon, and his 19 pts on 5 3FGs was huge in the win over DYN. In MWW’s current line-up he’ll get plenty of chances for a repeat performance.

Fall ’17 Week 9 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) KYLE JOSE (LACE’O MY ASO)

17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 30 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) MATT BIRTWELL (LACE’O MY ASO)

5 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Mark Promax (LMA) 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MATT BIRTWELL (LACE’O MY ASO)

14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 16 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

30 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 1 steal
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Matt Birtwell (LMA) 14-5-3-5-1
Kyle Jose (LMA) 17-11-2-1-1
Mark Promax (LMA) 15-7-1-2-2

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jacob Leizman (DOR) 30, Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 24
3FG: Jacob Leizman (DOR) 4, Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 3
REB: Rick Louis (SKW) 24, [2 players] 11
AST: David Rivera (LMA) 6, [3 players] 5
STL: Matt Birtwell (LMA) 5, Chung Lee (LMA) 3
BLK: Mark Promax (LMA), A.K. Tewary (SKW) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

16 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists
Runner-up: (F) Jeff Meng (WOL) 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) MICHAEL MENG (WOLVERINES)

6 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Jon Jackson (NFP) 1 rebound, 2 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) LOUIS KONIG (TAP NY)

8 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 16 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F/C) BURKE WISE (RAINING ROSEBUDS)

15 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Enoch Han (ZHU) 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Nick Abrapour (WOL) 10-12-3-1-1
G Beaubrun (WOL) 2-10-8-1-1
Louis Konig (TAP) 8-17-5-1-2
Michael Meng (WOL) 8-6-3-2-3
Burke Wise (RAR) 15-14-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Nick Liveris (WOL) 23, James Han (BOM) 22
3FG: Ori Damari (NFP) 6, James Han (BOM) 4
REB: Sherwin Salar (BOM) 20, Louis Konig (TAP) 17
AST: G Beaubrun (WOL) 8, Ren Hsieh (NFP) 7
STL: Stephen Lok (TAP) 3, [8 players] 2
BLK: Michael Meng (WOL) 3, [2 players] 2

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) SEAN HE (BALL IS LIFE)

28 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Robert Zhang (GOO) 28 points, 6 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) SALEEM AHMED (NO FLY ZONE OG)

7 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Dennis Hou (TW1) 2 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) HENRY LIN (TAIWAN NO. 1)

15 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Vickram Kulkami (GOO) 4 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) TIM YU (TAIWAN NO. 1)

21 points, 5 3FGs, 5 rebounds
Runner-up: (F) Henry Lin (TW1) 15 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 8-6-1-2-1
Marvin Chu (NFZ) 2-8-5-1-1
Mark Hahn (RIS) 10-4-2-2-1
Dennis Hou (TW1) 2-2-4-4-1
Henry Lin (TW1) 15-12-2-2-1
Guannan Liu (CRO) 21-5-1-1-1
Rob Rodkey (LAR) 2-5-1-1-2
Eddie Tsao (LAR) 12-2-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Sean He (BIL), Robert Zhang (GOO) 28
3FG: Saleem Ahmed (NFZ), Robert Zhang (GOO) 6
REB: Vikram Kulkami (GOO) 14, Felix Zhang (GOO) 13
AST: Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 7, [7 players] 4
STL: Sean He (BIL), Dennis Hou (TW1) 4
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (NFZ) 4, Rob Rodkey (LAR) 2

Fall ’17 Week 8 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(F) JOE VINES (SHOWCASE NYC)

26 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Will Haile (DYN) 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

11 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (C) Seamus McKiernan (PNL) 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) JEREMY KAPLAN-LYMAN (WE HAD GAME)

9 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Joe Vines (SHO) 26 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MIKE LIANDER (SHOWCASE NYC)

22 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (C) Dan Solomito (GA7) 21 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist

The High-5 Club

Will Haile (DYN) 17-11-4-4-1
Seamus McKiernan (PNL) 17-9-2-1-4
Joe Vines (SHO) 26-13-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Joe Vines (SHO) 26, Mike Liander (SHO) 22
3FG: Elliott Curtis (GA7) 5, Ren Hsieh (DYN) 4
REB: Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 14, Joe Vines (SHO) 13
AST: Elliott Curtis (GA7) 11, Gus Gauntlett (PNL) 9
STL: Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 5, [2 players] 4
BLK: Seamus McKiernan (PNL) 4, Martin Brusewitz (DYN) 2

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) LENNY MCNEIL (RAW DOGS)

30 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Chris Daley (CRV) 22 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) NATHANIEL SCHACHT (THE LIZARDS)

5 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Sean Corley (RAW) 8 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) TRAVIS BENJAMIN (CRAFTY VETS)

18 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Josh Foster (VIN) 15 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) LENNY MCNEIL (RAW DOGS)

30 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Robert Sweet (RAW) 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

David Albright (VIN) 6-8-5-1-1
Matt Birtwell (YOL) 21-4-2-2-1
Lenny McNeil (RAW) 30-10-2-2-1
Nathaniel Schacht (LIZ) 6-5-1-2-4
Robert Sweet (RAW) 20-5-1-3-1
Ken Tobey (VIN) 5-7-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Lenny McNeil (RAW) 30, Joe Vines (HOO) 23
3FG: Robert Sweet (RAW) 6, [6 players] 3
REB: Samson Adelaja (YOL), Colin Desmond (LIZ) 13
AST: Sean Corley (RAW) 11, Warren Derevere (VIN) 7
STL: Sean Corley, Estevenson Jean-Charles (RAW) 4
BLK: Nathaniel Schacht (LIZ) 4, [7 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) BRIAN LAW (GUARD ME MAYBE)

21 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Jon Chen (TRI) 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) BRIAN LAW (GUARD ME MAYBE)

10 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Young Yu (TRI) 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) J.L. NOVOSAD (SPACE JAM)

16 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists
Runner-up: (F) Kyai Scott (DPY) 7 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JACOB LEIZMAN (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

19 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Chris Lee (TRI) 14 points, 3 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

David Hsiung (TRI) 2-7-2-2-1
Louis Konig (UBC) 6-2-2-1-1
Alvin Kong (GMM) 10-6-2-3-1
Toks Kono (TRI) 5-6-2-2-1
Brian Law (GMM) 21-10-8-4-1
Jacob Leizman (UBC) 19-4-2-2-1
Brandon Lee (GMM) 6-6-4-1-1
Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 20-5-3-1-2
Jomah Williams (DPY) 2-7-1-1-1
Tommy Wong (GMM) 20-6-3-1-1
Young Yu (TRI) 13-7-4-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jjon Chen (TRI) 23, Brian Law (GMM) 21
3FG: Tommy Wong (GMM) 6, Jacob Leizman (UBC) 4
REB: J.L. Novosad (JAM) 19, [2 players] 12
AST: Brian Law (GMM) 8, Victor Chia (NGC) 5
STL: Bada Hong (NGC), Brian Law (GMM), Young Yu (TRI) 4 
BLK: Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 2, [15 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NY DYNASTY)

27 points, 5 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julian Choi (FLA) 24 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ROBERT WOODWORTH (TBT)

8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Timothy Chin (DYN) 5 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) STEVE SHIN (FLAT EARTHERS)

3 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Robert Woodworth (TBT) 18 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) ROBERT WOODWORTH (TBT)

18 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Joseph Han (30F) 20 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 6 steals

The High-5 Club

Garrett Brignoli (HAN) 5-8-2-3-1
Nat Casey (TBT) 9-4-3-4-1
Mike Klain (TBT) 11-5-3-5-1
Mark Lee (NGC) 9-4-9-1-1
Andrew Oberst (HAN) 7-5-2-3-1
Rob Woodworth (TBT) 18-8-1-3-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (DYN) 27, ChangHee Park (HAN) 24
3FG: Robert Woodworth (TBT) 6, [2 players] 5 
REB: Steve Shin (FLA) 12, Victor Chia (NGC) 11
AST: Mark Lee (NGC) 9, Ian Yu (DYN) 6
STL: Timothy Chin (DYN), Joseph Han (30F) 6
BLK: Sam Kang (FLA), Greg Sadowski (SNB) 2 

TDL Fall ’17 || Playoff Previews (Fashion HS)

(3) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE

  

VS

  

(6) GAME 7
SCOUTING REPORT

This match-up was an instant classic for each team’s final game of the regular season. NYC Gritty Committee narrowly lost, but also had to play without (C) Victor Chia. Assuming he is back in the lineup, he’ll be a major factor in this game, as NGC struggled to keep GA7 out of the paint in that loss. On offense, stand out (G) Teddy Oh showed some growing pains as well, unable to figure out GA7’s zone D. These are two very crafty teams so the veterans will have to step up and take control.
NGC
4-2		 D3 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 16
6:55pm
GA7
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

Veteran (G) Elliott Curtis posted a great all around game in their reg season match-up, particularly from behind the arc. But their success came from a healthy dose of Curtis, (G) Mike Hamane & (F) Jamerson Green attacking the paint and finding shooters. If NGC has Chia in the paint, he can erase a lot of those opportunities, which may force GA7 to convert more from mid-range. Still, Green and Hamane will have to stay in attack mode to get NGC’s defense moving.
Key Player: Mark Lee

The veteran Lee has won more than his share of big games, they’ll need another vintage outing from him tonight against a tough GA7 squad. Lee took a step back this season to let Oh to step up offensively, but come playoff time, it’s the most experienced champions who take the reins.

 Pos: G/F
14.7 ppg
6.2 rpg
4.3 apg
Pos: G
13.5 ppg
5.3 rpg
4.8 apg		 Key Player: Elliott Curtis

Much like Lee for NGC, as long as Curtis is on the floor, GA7 has a chance to win. He is the focal point on offense in both scoring and as the team’s orchestrator, basically a player coach. Curtis has been lights out from behind the arc lately so look for a big night from the veteran guard.

(1) D.A.W.

  

VS

  

(9) TRIBE
SCOUTING REPORT

After an opening season loss to a team that was eventually moved up to D1, D.A.W. has not lost another. This is a tough, physical team led by the dynamic duo of (G) Jason Meija and (C) Lou Nikki. There may not be a more formidable pair in D2. And they’re a tested team as well, winning close games all season long. They’re ready to compete for a title in their first season.
DAW
5-1		 D2 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 16
7:55pm
TRI
2-5		 SCOUTING REPORT

Tribe gets in by winning the play-in game, in which both teams played short-handed. So there is a possibility that TRI may be coming in with some tired legs. Still, there are key veteran players on this roster who have been here before, and won. If DAW sleeps on them, they certainly have the fortitude to pull off another upset and keep this run going.
Player Spotlight: Jason Meija

Meija may be the toughest guard to stay in front of in D2. With an array of moves, and tough finishes, he’s able to create plenty of scoring opportunities for himself and for his teammates. His only shortcoming may be shot selection, but TRI doesn’t really have a player who can match up with his speed.

 Pos: G
17.4 ppg
4.8 rpg
3.8 apg
Pos: F
23 ppg
9 rpg
2 apg		 Player Spotlight: Jonathan Chen

Chen is the kind of player that if you lose sight of him, he can hurt you. His game does not extend very far out on the perimeter, but he’s crafty, plays hard, and has a penchant for finding open spots on the floor. He should be a factor vs a DAW help D that occasionally falls asleep.

(2) DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF

  

VS

  

(7) UNCLE BOUGHT A COW
SCOUTING REPORT

The two-time defending champs are still the favorite to win it all despite a season full of players needing time off for injury and for personal reasons. Their two losses seemed to have two things in common, young legs that move well off the ball, and reliable 3-point shooting. DPY’s physical style of defense can be exploited with those two things, and UBC has both. But with a full roster ready for the playoffs, and now a healthy (G) Emery Clark, DPY should still be considered the favorite here.
DPY
4-2		 D2 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 16
8:55pm
UBC
2-4		 SCOUTING REPORT

UBC lost their first four games to start the season. It looked hopeless, but a mid-season add of (F) Jacob Leizman turned it all around. This team has always played hard, but it didn’t always get the consistent offense to back up their effort. Leizman bring in 27.7 ppg, and that’s been good enough to finish 2-1 and enter the post-season with momentum. But getting DPY in the 1st rd is just about as tough a match-up as they could pull, especially with DPY wanting revenge for a reg season loss.
Key Match-Up: Tyler McFarlane

With Clark out of the lineup for most of the season, McFarlane was unleashed this season posting a career-best 22 ppg. Which takes nothing away from his bread & butter defense. Though his defensive #s are down, there are few players that defend like he does at his position.

 Pos: F
22 ppg
5 rpg
2 spg
Pos: F
27.7 ppg
7.7 rpg
2.3 apg		 Key Match-Up: Jacob Leizman

Leizman is a natural scorer, finding any way to the put the ball in the bucket inside and out. The rookie gunner scored 34 on DPY in their reg season match-up, thanks to his tireless movement off the ball to get open and a knockdown jumper. DPY struggled to stay with him and paid the price.

(4) HONEY BADGERS

  

VS

  

(5) YOLO
SCOUTING REPORT

It was the best regular season finish for the Honey Badgers, but their only interest here is to get back to the chip and win it. It’s all the same usual suspects, but with notable addition (F) Adam Powell who provides added scoring from the wing. Which has been HON’s weakness in the playoffs due to the amount of energy they expend on defense. YOLO, which is trying overcome it’s own playoff hump, will be a good test.
HON
3-3		 D1 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 15
9:55pm
YOL
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

The addition of (F) Matt Birtwell and (G) Effie Klein, combined with the improved play of (F) Samson Adelaja has given YOL much more balanced scoring. And better overall rebounding and defense as well. YOLO isn’t one of D1’s flashier teams, so they could be poised for an upset here should teams want to sleep on them. But YOLO has not historically matched up very well with HON.
Player Spotlight: Zach Moretti

Zach Moretti’s nickname in this league is “Crash” because we can’t think of another player more willing to put his body on the line for every single play. Sometimes we worry about his health, but he makes for a great teammate–and a catalyst for HON–as no one is willing to let him crash alone.

 Pos: F
17.3 ppg
10.3 rpg
2.3 bpg
Pos: F
16 ppg
9 rpg
3.8 apg		 Player Spotlight: Mark Promax

The veteran Promax hasn’t shot efficiently this season, but if he can get it going early, it will challenge HON to focus their energy on defending him, which should open the lane up for Birtwell and Adelaja. Promax is the focal point, but will need to be crafty vs a tough defensive team.

TDL Fall ’17 || Playoff Previews (MLK HS)

(3) THE LIZARDS

  

VS

  

(6) UNITED NATIONS
SCOUTING REPORT

The Lizards started out the season looking like the consensus #1, but a couple of short handed losses mid-season dropped them to #3, which is probably where they prefer to be. This is D1’s tallest team in terms of their overall team height, but their offense comes predominantly from their back court (G) Joe Zenz and (G) Gianni Maratea. (F) Nat Schacht will also bring a versatile skill set, and there’s never any shortage of effort with (F) Colin Desmond on the floor.
LIZ
4-2		 D1 WN
1ST RD
MLK HS
Wed, Nov 15
7:00pm
UNN
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

After a tough summer, United Nations has been solid this fall. Posting impressive wins over HON & GA7. It’s a balanced offense, due to a very deep roster, but it’s worked okay so far. When they have kept games close, they have been able to collectively make the kind of clutch plays to close out games. They have also put up some duds as well, namely to the Lizards. They’ll have to get off to a better start this time around to have a chance.
Player Spotlight: Joe Zenz

The veteran point guard has long been the catalyst for this team. He can score off the bounce and with his jumper when needed, but his ability to orchestrate and set up his teammates is what puts him up there as one of the league’s top floor leaders. If both he and Maratea are available, watch out.

 Pos: G
12.8 ppg
5.5 rpg
5.0 apg
Pos: F
10.7 ppg
4.3 rpg
1.0 spg		 Player Spotlight: Jack Latta

Latta has been a more efficient scorer this season, but should United expect more out of him? He’s a great position defender, and is a lot stronger in the paint than he looks. So he’ll be an impact whether he scores or not, but maybe he needs to take more than 8 FGAs per game.

(2) NY DYNASTY

  

VS

  

(7) SKY
SCOUTING REPORT

This version of the Dynasty no longer has a dominant scorer, but this is the best defense the team has ever had. With a number of long versatile defenders, DYN can cover a lot of court, and they get balanced scoring on the other end, mostly from the perimeter. Which is what makes them somewhat tricky to match up with. Nobody dominates the ball, every player has guard skills from to bottom and you never know which player is going to step up offensively on a given night.
DYN
6-1		 PREMIER
1ST RD
MLK HS
Wed, Nov 15
8:00pm
SKY
1-5		 SCOUTING REPORT

When SKY played DYN in their opener, they took a little while to get acclimated. But when they did, they looked very good. This is a team that lives and dies by the 3. At 35.5 attempts per game, no team puts up more 3FGs. They’re not the tallest team in league, but they have a number of players with versatile skills, who are crafty around the basket, and two knockdown shooters in (G) Garrison Carr and capt (G) Ben Do. If they start out hot in this one, they can win it.
Player Spotlight: Michael Reding

The veteran Reding is their best and most willing shooter. He can get hot quickly, but he doesn’t really create his own shot. Luckily, his teammates do a great job of finding him. His legs can tire late, however, as he puts in just as much effort on defense as he does on offense. 

 Pos: F
15.0 ppg
4.7 rpg
1.3 spg
Pos: G
26.4 ppg
5.2 rpg
2.0 spg		 Player Spotlight: Garrison Carr

Carr is one of the best scorers in Premier this season, his 26.4 ppg is good for 3rd in the league, in a very high scoring fall. He attempted 16.6 3FGs per game during the regular season, and he will hit them in flurries. His range will test the length and speed of the DYN defense. 

(1) SHOWCASE NYC

  

VS

  

(8) GAME 7
SCOUTING REPORT

Showcase NYC has a pretty interesting approach. Whether they play man or zone, the guards are there to scrap on defense, and force their opponents challenge (F) Joe Vines in the paint. Vines has been masterful as the back line of the defense, looking quicker on his feet than he has in awhile. He’s a shoe-in for Defensive MVP this season. Then on the offensive end, they rely on arguably the toughest 1-on-1 match-up in Premier, (F) Mike Liander, who’s an easy 30 ppg.
SHO
5-1		 PREMIER
1ST RD
MLK HS
Wed, Nov 15
9:00pm
GA7
1-5		 SCOUTING REPORT

Game 7 is late season move up from D1, so you can’t blame them for needing time to get acclimated. But they definitely have the size and talent to compete. And if SHO is caught sleeping, they’re more than capable of pulling out a win here with a front-line that is big and versatile enough to give SHO some match up issues. If (C) Dan Solomito and (F) Noah Levine are both available and hitting their shots, they can force SHO’s defense to get out of their comfort zone.
Player Spotlight: Mike Liander

Liander is good for 30 ppg on a very efficient 54% FGs. Which means he could go for more if SHO should need it. He’s also not a bad defender when he needs to be, responsible for 2.3 bpg. At about 6-6, he’s a touch match-up, quicker than the bigs, bigger than the guards.

 Pos: F
30.0 ppg
8.8 rpg
2.3 bpg
Pos: F
13.5 ppg
8.5 rpg
2.0 apg		 Player Spotlight: Russ Braithwaite

GA7 needs Solomito, Levine and (G) Elliott Curtis to make 3s no matter what, but what could give them the advantage is who’s left to guard Braithwaite. Outside of Vines and Liander, SHO is undersized, so Braithwaite could be match-up nightmare. He is a strong finisher in the paint.

TDL Fall ’17 || Playoff Previews (Fashion HS)

(1) YIELDMO

  

VS

  

(9) TBT
SCOUTING REPORT

They have D3’s most dominant player on the roster in (F) Max Paynter. And two very  crafty guards in (G) Derek Lu and (G) Anthony Rocker, particularly on defense, averaging a whopping 7.8 spg combined. Yieldmo had one slip-up early in the season vs a very focused SNB team, but they have otherwise cruised to the #1 seed. This is a deep roster with good size in the front court, which is great for playoffs. they’re the team to beat. 
YIE
5-1		 D3 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Wed, Nov 15
6:55pm
TBT
1-6		 SCOUTING REPORT

TBT finally got the offense they needed to get a result last night in the play-in game, their first win of the season. Three players scored in double figures including (G) Bobby Woodworth who had it going early from the 3-point line and kept it going for a team-high 18 points. (G/F) Mike Klain also made huge contributions, particularly on the defensive end of the ball. It will still take just about a miracle to beat YIE, but in single-elim, anything’s possible. 
Key Player: Max Paynter

Paynter is the Lebron of the D3 WN. Bigger and more athletic than most, with guard skills, but what makes him so dominant is his motor. Add those tools to a player that just never stops coming at you and good night. He’s a match-up nightmare for any team, but especially for undersized TBT.

 Pos: F
22.6 ppg
9.0 rpg
4.0 apg
Pos: G
18 ppg
8 rpg
3 spg		 Key Player: Bobby Woodworth

In his best game this season, the rookie was dominant on both sides of the court, leading his team in points, rebounds and blocked shots. Facing a much tougher defense in YIE, with a bigger front line, he’ll have to really be on point offensively in this one for TBT to stand a chance.

(4) SMASH N BOUNCE

  

VS

  

(5) FLAT EARTHERS
SCOUTING REPORT

At times, this has looked like Smash n Bounce’s best season. They’re the only team to have beaten YIE this fall. But when they have lost, they’ve lost badly. So, it’s a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde situation here. They’re not very balanced on offense, so they need (F) Nathan Kan to be on his game, but they’ll never had any shortage of hustle and D. Capt (G) Andrew Tu makes sure of that by leading the way.
SNB
4-2		 D3 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Wed, Nov 15
7:55pm
FLA
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

As much as SNB has been hit or miss this season, so too are the Flat Earthers. So it’s fitting that they’re both in the 4 vs 5 match up. When the Earthers are playing well, they look like they can beat anyone. But there’s also the vice versa to this scenario. For some reason, sometimes, they stink. (G) Julian Choi will lead a very solid, deep back court, but somehow, they have to get (F) Sam Kang more involved.
Player Spotlight: Nathan Kan

Kan is on this team to provide offense, and he does so as well as anyone in D3, mostly by launching 3FGs (at rate of 11.8 per) . But he’s also the only player on SNB that scores in double-digits. If FLA decides to double him, the Smash will have to find someone else to step up.

 Pos: F
17.8 ppg
2.0 rpg
1.5 apg
Pos: G
21.8 ppg
4.5 apg
2.8 spg		 Player Spotlight: Julian Choi

In his 2nd season now, Choi is a dynamic scorer from the guard spot, able to hit the three, drive to the basket, and get to the FT line. But guarding the perimeter is one of SNB’s strengths. But Choi is an adept passer (4.5 apg) as well, he’ll still be the focal point here.

(8) SPACE JAM

  

VS

  

(9) TRIBE
SCOUTING REPORT

Space Jam has had its moments, losing 5 of 6 games by no more than 6 pts. But that means they’re still struggling to close out games in crunch time. Jam could have (maybe should have) been 4-2. With that said, they have a solid offense led by (F) J.L. Novosad and (G) Andrew Shih. And they have D2’s biggest front line. But they need to somehow get former MVP (F) Nick Liveris more involved.
JAM
4-2		 D2 WN
PLAY-IN
Fashion HS
Wed, Nov 15
8:55pm
TRI
2-4		 SCOUTING REPORT

This is Tribe’s first season, and even with veteran players on the roster, it can take awhile to get acclimated. With that said, they stomped an MLGB team that looked good to start the season and went toe-to-toe with 2-time defending champion DPY. So, that may very well mean if they can find a way to win this game, they might make a decent run. It’s a balanced offense with a solid defensive presence.
Key Match-Up: J.L. Novosad

Novosad has shot efficiently this season even if his scoring is slightly down. He is still a strong rebounder at his size and finished with a career-high 3.5 apg this season. He is a streaky shooter, and if he gets hot, it will be a 3-pt barrage, but he’s not a creator off the bounce.

 Pos: F
16.2 ppg
8.5 rpg
3.5 apg
Pos: F
14.0 ppg
5.2 rpg
3.8 apg		 Key Match-Up: Young Yu

Tribe gets consistent scoring from a number of positions, but if long-time veteran Yu can get hot from behind the arc, it can open up the offense even more for his team. The key is staying patient, this game will likely be a shootout, plenty of chances to get it going.

(4) GUARD ME MAYBE

  

VS

  

(5) MLGB
SCOUTING REPORT

There were times when the Maybes looked unbeatable. Then they hit a rough patch, losing 3 of their last 4. To be fair, they were missing key players in each of those L’s. At full strength, this roster is a beast. Led by the man-beast himself, reigning MVP (F) Brian Law. They have (G) Tommy Wong, who’s hot this season, and (F) Stefan Chaplin playing his best ball. This team may be the dark horse to sneak out a title.
GMM
3-3		 D2 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Wed, Nov 15
9:55pm
MLG
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

Like GMM, MLGB looked poise to challenge for the title this season with a red hot 3-0 start. But then they finished the season 0-3, with a couple of bad losses on the tail end. They have to bounced back to salvage the season here, but pulling GMM as their 1st rd opponent is a tough way to do it. This is a scrappy, physical team that sacrifices a lot of its offense to be tenacious on D. Apparently it works about 50/50. 
Key Match-Up: Brian Law

Maybe the most athletic player in D2, Law is a like a force of nature, able to get it done on both sides of the court. Nobody goes harder than Law from start to finish, which can tire him out on occasion, taking him off the floor. But GMM needs him on the court as much as humanly possible.

 Pos: F
19.0 ppg
6.3 rpg
3.8 apg
Pos: G
14.3 ppg
2.3 apg
2.2 spg		 Key Match-Up: Jason Gu

In his second season, Gu has emerged as one of the toughest, most clutch guards in D2. The power guard does not back down from anyone, and has a penchant for knocking down clutch jumpers and game winning shots. If this one is close, watch him go to work.

TDL Fall ’17 Opening Round Playoff Previews (D1, D2, D3 WN)

(2) CRAFTY VETS

  

VS

  

(7) HOODIE MELOS
Scouting Report

The Vets narrowly won their reg season match-up on a game-winner from former MVP (G) Chris Daley. They trailed for most of that game, but in crunch time, you can count on the aptly named former champs to make all the right plays to prevail. (G) Travis Benjamin has been as good as any guard in D1 this season and (C) Rob Sullivan and (F) Daryl Blank have yet to break out so far. They’re due.
CRV
5-1		 D1 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Tue, Nov 14
6:55pm
HOO
2-4		 Scouting Report

Hoodie Melos are limping into the playoffs with key injuries shortening their roster, but this is a veteran squad that knows how to win playoff games. (G) Stephan Hodges has stepped up this season to be their leading perimeter scorer, but (G/F) Kev Chang is more than capable of filling it up as well, scoring 20.2 ppg in his two previous seasons. But HOO’s focal point offensively and defensively will be (F) Joe Vines.
Key Match-Up: Chris Daley

The Melos are undersized at the (G) position compared to CRV, so Daley and Benjamin should get any shot they want. And keep in mind Benjamin was unavailable in the reg season game. Daley struggled early then, but finished strong. If shots fall early in this one, it could be a blowout.

 Pos: G
22.3 ppg
4.0 rpg
6.0 apg
Pos: F
14 ppg
9 rpg
3 apg		 Key Match-Up: Joe Vines

Vines will be the biggest player on the floor in this one, but the Vets have plenty of what we like to call “corn-fed strength.” He won’t be able to play quite as much bully ball as he might be used to, but if the Melos can get it to him around the basket, he’ll get to the FT line and slow this game down.

(8) HANDEL ARCHITECTS

  

VS

  

(9) TBT
Scouting Report

The Architects are basically feast or famine offensively. In their two wins they’ve won by a combined 48 points. But in their losses, well, let’s focus on the positives. (G/F) Han Lee can score with anyone in D3. They have a solid 3-pt threat is (G) Changhee Park, and (F) Garrett Brignoli fill in nicely as a hustle/utility man. And (F) Luke Lu puts in work on the glass as well. What they need to win is consistent scoring.
HAN
2-4		 D3 WN
PLAY-IN
Fashion HS
Tue, Nov 14
7:55pm
TBT
0-6		 Scouting Report

It’s been a tough season for TBT. After losing their opener by only two, they have gotten no closer than 15 in any subsequent match up. And the problem mostly has been their offense. (G/F) Bobby Woodworth is their only double-digit scorer at 10.5 ppg. But the great thing about single elimination playoffs is that anything can happen. If TBT can get hot in this game, they have just as much of a chance to win as HAN.
Key Match-Up: Han Lee

As mentioned, Lee can score. But his low rate of 3FGs (17%) and FTs (41%) can be a little troubling considering he does put up a decent amount of both. If he can get it going early, however, HAN can play ahead, which is what they’re better at. And TBT is not a strong offensive team.

 Pos: G/F
19 ppg
3.3 rpg
2.8 apg
Pos: G/F
14 ppg
9 rpg
3 apg		 Key Match-Up: Bobby Woodworth

Truth is, we don’t have much of a scouting report on Woodworth. He leads the team in scoring, but is producing just 10.5 ppg on 11.5 shots per game. Nobody on the roster has better scoring efficiency. Woodworth had better be red hot in this one, or they’ll need a number of guys to step up.

(3) MIXED BAG

  

VS

  

(6) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE
Scouting Report

Mixed Bag opened with two losses, but they bounced back to win out and finish 4-2. (G) Effie Klein has been a lights out shooter when available, converting 53% of his 3FGs, but it’s been the improved play of (G) Henry Bell that may be the key to MIX’s second half success. They are as strong a guard duo as you’ll find in D2. And with all-around threat (F) Mark Promax in the mix, this is a tough out for any team.
MIX
4-2		 D2 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Tue, Nov 14
8:55pm
NGC
2-4		 Scouting Report

There’s no other way to put it, this has been a down season for NYC Gritty Committee’s vaunted back court. Maybe it’s age, maybe it’s just waning chemistry, but NGC, the winter league champs, and spring runner-ups, just haven’t been able to get the shots to drop this season. But if there’s any team who can turn it on when they need to most, it’s this Gritty. One win might turn into two, then three. NGC is a wild card here.
Key Match-Up: Henry Bell

Evin with Klein’s efficient scoring, it’s been Bell carrying the load late in the season with Klein out. Bell’s contributions go up and down the stat line, but it will be his defense, especially in forcing TOs, combined with Klein and (G) Chung Lee, that will be key for MIX vs a veteran NGC back court.

 Pos: G
12.8 ppg
3.8 apg
2.7 spg
Pos: G
13 ppg
2 rpg
2.3 apg		 Key Match-Up: Ace Watanasuparp

The veteran guard has been their spark plug on offense and defense for several seasons now, and maybe it’s wearing down on him. But that’s the reg season, it’s also possible he’s just been pacing himself, as some long time veterans are known to do. If he gets hot, NGC can beat any team.

(2) 30-FOR-30

  

VS

  

(7) NY DYNASTY
Scouting Report

Two in the loss column is more than we thought 30F would finish with. At times, they look unbeatable, with as tough a defense as there is. Rookie (F) Joseph Han has been a force all season long, but with increasing size in D3 (C) Ezekial Shin hasn’t quite been as efficient a scorer in the paint, though he has been a strong presence on D regardless. This a balanced team with more scoring options than the #s imply.
30F
4-2		 D3 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Tue, Nov 14
9:55pm
DYN
2-4		 Scouting Report

A team with this much talent on the roster has no business being 2-4. It just hasn’t clicked this season. For the first time, (G) David Chu did not finish as the team’s leading scorer, that went to (F) Tim Chin, who is a versatile threat, but his % is down. As is Chu’s. (G) Ian Yu is the team’s best slasher, but has been miserable at the FT line. It hasn’t been pretty for DYN, and this is their last chance to get it together.
Key Match-Up: Joseph Han

Han is a strong, athletic scorer, and he can be even tougher on D. The truth is, DYN doesn’t really have anyone who can match-up with him one-on-one. He’s too fast for their forwards, too strong for their guards. Their reg season result is pretty much exactly how they want to play this one.

 Pos: F
15.3 ppg
9.7 rpg
2.5 spg
Pos: G
15.6 ppg
5 rpg
3 apg		 Key Match-Up: David Chu

With 30F’s Shin defending the paint, it won’t be easy for an undersized DYN to find much in the paint. Which means Chu will have to get it going from 3. The problem is he has shot 26% this season, a career low. DYN has to find a way to get Chu going, at least in the hopes it will open everything else up.

Fall ’17 Week 8 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) MICHAEL REDING (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

29 points, 7 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 26 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

5 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julio Gomez (BXB) 1 rebound, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) JORDAN CALHOUN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

9 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Michael Browne (BXB) 12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

26 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julio Gomez (BXB) 16 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 9-13-1-1-1
Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 20-2-3-1-1
Julio Gomez (BXB) 16-1-4-3-1
Sam Park (PIP) 12-1-1-1-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Michael Reding (NFZ) 29, Jacob Leizman (DOR) 26
3FG: Michael Reding (NFZ) 7, [2 players] 4
REB: Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 13, [2 players] 11
AST: Will Guevara (BXB), Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 7
STL: David Weiss (DOR) 4, Julio Gomez (BXB) 3
BLK: Michael Browne (BXB) 2, [3 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Ian Yu (ROC) 19 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 6 apg

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

8 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Will Chu (TAP) 5 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) DEREK WONG (NY ROCKITS)

9.4 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 2 apg, 2.5 spg
Runner-up: (G) John Hsu (TAP) 9.5 ppg, 9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.5 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ENOCH HAN (JAMES ZHU & FRIENDS)

21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Niko O’Neil (RAR) 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The High-5 Club

Enoch Han (ZHU) 21-9-1-3-1
Kyle Lew (ROC) 3-1-2-2-1
Caleb Lui (RAR) 6-3-2-5-1
Niko O’Neil (RAR) 15-5-3-1-3
Jeff Rose (RAR) 4-9-1-2-1
Sherwin Salar (BOM) 19-8-7-5-2
Steven Wong (ROC) 6-8-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tommy Wong (BOM), Ian Yu (ROC) 24
3FG: Tommy Wong (BOM) 6, [3 players] 5
REB: Burke ??? (RAR) 14, Derek Wong (ROC) 13
AST: Will Chu (TAP), Sherwin Salar (BOM) 7
STL: Will Chu (TAP) 6, [3 players] 5
BLK: Niko O’Neil (RAR) 3, [2 players] 2

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (RISE AGAIN)

22.5 ppg, 3 rpg, 4 apg, 2.5 spg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (G) Eddie Tsao (LAR) 17.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 3 spg

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MARK HAHN (RISE AGAIN)

8.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1.5 bpg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (F) Ben Wang (LAR) 7 rpg, 3 spg, 1.5 bpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MARVIN CHU (NO FLY ZONE OG)

9 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 8.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 6 apg, 2.5 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) GARY CHEN (TAIWAN NO. 1)

10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Toshiyuki Koizumi (JPU) 15 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Gary Chen (TW1) 10-8-2-1-2
Marvin Chu (NFZ) 9-12-3-1-1
Mark Hahn (RIS) 7-6-2-2-1
Sean He (BIL) 9-5-3-4-1
Marc Lashly (JPU) 12-6-1-3-2
Eddie Tsao (LAR) 15-4-3-2-1
Charles Zheng (GOO) 10-3-1-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Leuis Ng (RIS) 24, Eddie Tsao (LAR) 20
3FG: Leo Fu (LAR), Allen Liu (RIS), Chris Tang (LAR) 4
REB: Marvin Chu (NFZ) 12, [3 players] 11
AST: Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 8, Justin Yoon (BIL) 7
STL: Kojo Achiampong (LAR), Ben Wang (LAR) 5
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (NFZ) 4, [2 players] 2

Fall ’17 Week 7 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) KEVIN JOSEY (LIVE BY THE 3)

40 points, 9 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Pace Shaw (MWW) 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JOE VINES (SHOWCASE NYC)

10 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Jay Freeman (GA7) 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) JEFFREY LAM (SHOWCASE NYC)

7 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Jeremy Dukes (PNL) 13 points, 18 rebounds, 2 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) KEVIN JOSEY (LIVE BY THE 3)

40 points, 9 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Pace Shaw (MWW) 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

Morgan Blakely (PNL) 14-6-4-3-1
Russ Braithwaite (GA7) 23-11-1-1-2
Jay Freeman (GA7) 14-5-6-4-1
Michael Hamane (GA7) 12-3-5-2-1
Jeffrey Lam (SHO) 7-9-4-3-1
Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 18-3-1-3-1
Mike Springer (WHG) 15-7-8-3-1
Joe Vines (SHO) 13-10-2-3-4

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kevin Josey (LB3) 40, Pace Shaw (MWW) 24
3FG: Kevin Josey (LB3) 9, David Melendez (PNL) 5
REB: Jeremy Dukes (PNL) 18, Nick Pelletier (MWW) 12
AST: Mike Springer (WHG) 8, Stedford McCleod (MWW) 7
STL: Jay Freeman (GA7) 4, [7 players] 3
BLK: Joe Vines (SHO) 4, Russ Braithwaite (GA7) 2

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) CHRIS DALEY (CRAFTY VETS)

27 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Zach Moretti (HON) 25 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) TRAVIS BENJAMIN (CRAFTY VETS)

6 rebounds, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) Sean Corley (RAW) 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) SEAN CORLEY (RAW DOGS)

5 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Claumar McRae (YOL) 12 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) RONNIE BETHEA (RAW DOGS)

22 points, 5 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (F) Lenny McNeil (RAW) 19 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

Sean Corley (RAW) 5-8-10-2-1
Claumar McRae (YOL) 12-14-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Chris Daley (CRV) 27, Zach Moretti (HON) 25
3FG: Robert Sweet (RAW) 6, Ronnie Bethea (RAW) 5
REB: Claumar McRae (YOL) 14, Lenny McNeil (RAW) 11
AST: Sean Corley (RAW) 10, Chris Daley (CRV) 8
STL: Travis Benjamin (CRV) 5, Chris Daley (CRV) 4
BLK: Zach Moretti (HON) 2, [3 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) KALI PEARSON (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

20 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Henry Bell (MIX) 22 points, 4 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Henry Bell (MIX) 2 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) KALI PEARSON (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

20 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (C) Brent Clayton (JAM) 7 points, 17 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) HENRY BELL (MIXED BAG)

22 points, 4 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 19 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Ben Biberas (TRI) 9-9-5-2-1
Craig Neslage (TRI) 5-7-3-2-1
David Weiss (UBC) 11-4-7-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Emery Clark (DPY) 25, [2 players] 22
3FG: Emery Clark (DPY) 6, Young Yu (TRI) 5
REB: Brent Clayton (JAM) 17, Kyai Scott (DPY) 14
AST: Kali Pearson (DPY), David Weiss (UBC) 7
STL: Henry Bell (MIX) 5, Chris Lee (TRI) 4
BLK: Andre Anderson (MIX), Mark Promax (MIX) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) JULIAN CHOI (FLAT EARTHERS)

24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) Elliott Curtis (GA7) 17 points, 5 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MARVIN CHU (NY DYNASTY)

3 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Mike Klein (TBT) 4 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) STEVE SHIN (FLAT EARTHERS)

18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assist, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Mateo Llinas (YIE) 2 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

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

19 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Jamersen Green (GA7) 15 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Andre Ambrose (GA7) 4-5-2-2-1
David Chu (DYN) 18-2-2-2-1
Marvin Chu (DYN) 6-3-3-4-3
Michael Hamane (GA7) 14-4-2-2-1
Mike Klein (TBT) 7-4-5-5-1
Jeremiah Lowe (SNB) 9-11-1-2-3
Greg Sadowski (SNB) 14-12-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Julian Choi (FLA) 25, Mark Lee (NGC) 24
3FG: Elliott Curtis (GA7), Rob Lee (30F) 5
REB: Brandon Sang (NGC) 14, Jamersen Green (GA7) 13
AST: Andrew Tu (SNB) 7, Elliott Curtis (GA7) 6
STL: Julian Choi (FLA), Mike Klein (TBT) 5
BLK: Marvin Chu (DYN), Jeremiah Lowe (SNB) 3