Category: 2nd Division

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

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) JAMEL BROWNING (NY DYNASTY)

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

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) TIM COLE (LIVE BY THE 3)

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

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) TIM COLE (LIVE BY THE 3)

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

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) GARRISON CARR (SKY)

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

The High-5 Club

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

Weekly League Leaders 

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

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) SAMSON ADELAJA (YOLO)

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

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) CHUNG LEE (YOLO)

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

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JOSEPH BASSEY (UNITED NATIONS)

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

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MATT KELLY (VINO)

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

The High-5 Club

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

Weekly League Leaders 

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

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) JEFF SYHAM (GUARD ME MAYBE)

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

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) JEFF SYHAM (GUARD ME MAYBE)

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

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) RUOYU CHEN (MLGB)

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

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) RONNIE BETHEA (RAW DOGS)

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

The High-5 Club

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

Weekly League Leaders 

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

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) MAX PAYNTER (YIELDMO)

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

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

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

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

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

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

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

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JOSEPH HAN (30-FOR-30)

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

The High-5 Club

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

Weekly League Leaders 

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

 

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

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

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a)
TEA		 1-0 Defending champions TEAL CURTAIN started the summer with a big statement win, posting a 32-pt margin of victory in their opener. It looks like the same roster, they have plenty of size and versatility, and they won it all last season without (F/C) Noah Scovronick.
2 (n/a) NFZ 1-0 Apparently, the Sex Panthers dynasty is no more, but two key players have now joined NO FLY ZONE. (G) David Chu & (G) Jon Jackson join a restructured NFZ roster that attempted 43 3FGs in their season opener. Offensive records may get shattered this season.
3 (n/a) BOM
 1-0 BOMB SQUAD captain (F) Sherwin Salar is out this season, but interim cap (G) Alex Tsay has brought in (C) Manu Menon, who is now the biggest player in D2. There will be some new faces filling out the roster this season, but this team should contend.
4 (n/a) SKW 1-1 SK WAR DOG brings a down-sized roster to D2 this season so you can count on a lot of 3FGs. They have attempted 58 in two games and that’s before (G) Felix Shen has even joined the roster. If (G) Kash Miah also joins the team, look out below.
5 (n/a) RAR 0-1 They nobly held out for a few seasons, but RAINING ROSEBUDS are finally going D2. They have shooters, and able scorers (G) Miguel Melbourne and (G) Anthony Williams/(G) Joseph Jaffee. Not sure which backcourt mate it will be, but either will do very well in D2.
6 (n/a) ROV 1-1 RICE IN OUR VEINS started with a solid win over TAP NY but took a big if short-handed loss from TEA in Week 2. This roster has plenty of scoring, but they will have to pick up the defense to really compete for the title in a stacked summer season. 
7 (n/a) TAP 0-2 TAP NY typically has their best seasons in the summer, but this season they face a stacked D2 field and a some new faces on the roster. (G) Will Chu and (G) John Hsu will shoulder a heavy load this season, but they have certainly done that before.

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a) NFZ
 2-0 The defending champion, NO FLY ZONE, have come out to a solid, if not particularly impressive start. But they have found ways to win, and that’s what championship teams do. They will have players in and out of the lineup this summer, so starting 2-0 was a major key.
2 (n/a) JPU
 2-0 After an unsuccessful D2 stint, JAPAN UNITED returns to D3 playing as well as ever. No (F) Daniel Mosley but (G) Osamu Tanigawa, (G) Ryota Takahashi and (F) Marc Lashly have picked up the slack so far. JPU will be a contender to reclaim their title.
3 (n/a) NFU
 2-0 NY FALCONS U. are back and they bring with them the same young, energetic roster led by (F) Jeff Zheng and (C) George Casale. They will compete in every game, but the trick be how they close out games down the stretch against veteran teams. So far, so good.
4 (n/a) STR
 1-2 STREET DREAMS could easily be 2-1. (G) Miguel Melbourne is playing MVP caliber ball again, leading D3 with 27 ppg in 3 games. New addition (G) Jason Lin has also been solid. It’s early in the season and STR has played only Top 5 teams, the record should improve.
5 (n/a)
LAR
 1-2 LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS (G) Eddie Tsao has been solid, scoring 18 ppg in 3 gms, but no one else on the roster is scoring more 6 ppg. Not that Tsao shoots much, just 10.7 attempts per. LAR just seem a bit off on offense. If they get it together, they should contend.
6 (n/a) TED
 1-1 At 1-1, newbie TED TALKS, has had a solid start. They will face JPU this week, and we’ll see if they can really join the list of contenders this summer. Lot of new faces, should be a fun team to watch grow.
7 (n/a) GOO
 0-2 GOON SQUAD has a couple of new faces that add good energy, but their woes have always been on the offensive end. Consistent shooting just hasn’t been there. GOO attempts a league-high 28 3-pt attempts per game despite making just 20%. That may have to change.
8 (n/a) BIL 0-2 BALL IS LIFE has also struggled offensively over their two seasons in D3. (F) Sean He is about as good as they come in D3, but he needs some more offensive support for BIL to really make a move.

TDL Spring 2017 Playoff Previews (D2, D3)

(1) SPAGHETTI RAMEN vs (5) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE

D3 WN Playoffs (Semifinals) – Tuesday, June 13, 7pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Last season was the first in 4 seasons that SPAGHETTI RAMEN was not in the title game. This bona fide dynasty is looking to fix that blemish with a return trip this season. (G) Leuis Ng with yet another MVP-caliber season leads the way with (F) Matt Auerbach sitting shotgun. Ramen is very much the team to beat.
SPR
6-1

58-52
NGC
4-4		 NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE has one strength that may give them the advantage over SPR, and that’s (C) Victor Chia’s size. SPR has no real match-up but they do a good job of making opponents play their tempo. Gritty won’t thrive in an uptempo game, they need to slow down and let (G) James Choi orchestrate, but will SPR let them?
Key Player: Leuis Ng

When it’s all said and done, Ng may finish as TDL’s most decorated all-time player. Not only as he picked up numerous MVPs, he’s become one of the most clutch players in the league, across all divisions. This makes SPR very tough to beat.

 Pos: G
19.3 ppg
6.6 rpg
5.3 apg
Pos: G
14.2 ppg
4 apg
2.8 spg		 Key Player: Teddy Oh

If Gritty can get the same kind of output from Oh as they got in Game 1 (18 pts, 6 ast), then they may have a chance. Oh has been one D3’s most exciting rookies, so another break out game here, and we might have found a new NGC star. 

(2) TEAM BINY vs (3) NY DYNASTY

D3 WN Playoffs (Semifinals) – Tuesday, June 13, 8:15pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
TEAM BINY has tons of veteran talent, and they’ve all been here before. Their only goal is to win a championship. Rookie (G) Will Zhou has been a great spark plug off the bench, and his ability to attack the basket along with their established vets, could give DYN fits on the defensive end.
BIN
5-2

58-55
DYN
6-2		 Defending champs NY DYNASTY squeaked by a tough SNB, which exposed possible weaknesses in their offense. But with (G) Caleb Lui and (C) Dan Tak on D, this is one of the toughest teams to score on. This should be another ugly one, but both semifinal games are looking to be great match-ups.
Key Player: Eden Chuang

After playing mostly a defensive role as 6th man in last seasons’s DYN championship team, Chuang has returned to BIN with vintage play. He’s been one of the best players off the dribble this season and he’ll give DYN’s Lui all he can handle.

 Pos: G
13.8 ppg
5 rpg
2.8 spg
Pos: G
22.3 ppg
5.9 rpg
2.9 apg		 Key Player: David Chu

The veteran scorer’s 22.3 ppg was second in D3 this season. His ability to shoot the three and make FTs make him an efficient scorer, but even tougher is how relentlessly his team will try to get him the ball. The shots never stop coming.

(1) DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF vs (5) SKILLSHARE

D2 WN Playoffs (Semifinals) – Tuesday, June 13, 9:30pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF has come a long way, from last to first in just 4 seasons. Rookie (G) Emery Clark has given them the guard depth they needed to pair with (G) Kali Pearson. DPY always had plenty of forwards and size in the paint. Now they just have to keep the momentum going for a title run.
DPY
6-1

52-48
SKL
5-3		 SKILLSHARE should have been a contender all season, but absences from key players hurt in crucial games. Still, as they proved in their 1st rd win over HAR, they are tough to beat with a full roster. And that’s the catch here, SKL is expecting a number of missing players in this one. But they will no doubt bring everything they have for it.
Key Player: Tyler McFarlane

The versatile McFarlane has had a consistent season with solid #s. He is adept at getting in for offensive rebounds and getting out on the break. That’s where he can hurt you most, is finishing in the paint, and drawing fouls in the process.

 Pos: F
12.4 ppg
6.6 apg
1.6 spg
Pos: F
18 ppg
6.6 rpg
2.8 apg		 Key Player: Scott Sullivan

Sullivan came through with a big game (2o pts, 9 reb) just as expected in Rd I. And he’s gonna need to play even bigger against DPY’s massive front line. If SKL is going to be short handed, Sullivan will be carrying a very heavy load.

TDL Spring 2017 Playoff Previews (D2, D3 WN)

(4) TEAM HARDWOOD vs (5) SKILLSHARE

D2 WN Playoffs (1st Rd) – Thursday, June 8, 6:45pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
TEAM HARDWOOD had a strong start, but finished just 1-2 to end the season, losing to D2’s top two seeded teams. HAR is a big, physical team with a slashing scorer in (G) Justin Rigney, and a strong option in the paint with (F) Justin Drucker. They have plenty of solid pieces, the trick is just getting them all to work together.
HAR
4-3

51-50
SKL
4-3		 After one title, and some dominant seasons in D3, SKILLSHARE made the move up to D2. They have more than held their own. If not for a few key absences this season, they might have been a Top 2 seed. (G) Justin Blakney has been a solid add this season, giving them an extra scoring option despite some inconsistent shooting this season.
Key Player: Justin Rigney

A crafty ball-handler, Rigney is quick off the dribble and who finds ways of sneaking into the slimmest of creases. He is HAR’s best play-maker, and his ability to drive and create is integral to their offense.

 Pos: G
14.3 ppg
3.2 rpg
2.2 apg
Pos: F
18 ppg
6.6 rpg
2.8 apg		 Key Player: Scott Sullivan

Sullivan earned MVP honors in D3 last season, and he has carried that over to a solid D2 campaign. He is one of D2’s most versatile players, and is relentless attacking both on offense and on the glass. 

(4) YIELDMO vs (5) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE

D3 WN Playoffs (1st Rd) – Thursday, June 8, 7:45pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
YIELDMO has looked a little shaky at times, but at full strength, they have some solid pieces, that if clicking, could mean a title run. If (G) Derek Lu (18.3 ppg) wasn’t already enough on offense, they also have (F) Max Paynter, a versatile big who is as unstoppable as you’re going to see in D3. 
YIE
4-3

57-55
NGC
3-4		 NYC GRITTY has tons of veteran playoff experience. (G) James Choi was the best PG off the dribble in D3 this season, despite an inconsistent jumper. But if outside shooters are hitting, and if (C) Victor Chia is finishing in the paint, they have the defensive physicality on the other end to steal this one. 
Key Player: Max Paynter

Paynter is big, athletic, and tireless. And he has skills across the board. He should be first on the list of any kind of game-plan. The only thing is, there just may not be one that can stop him.

 Pos: F
24.5 ppg
10.3 rpg
2.8 spg
Pos: G
15.7 ppg
3.5 rpg
2.3 apg		 Key Player: Steven Chung

This has been one of Chung’s best seasons in a while. The veteran gunner has shot efficiently, and has moved the ball better. If he gets hot, his quick trigger opens up a lot of offense for NGC.

(3) UNCLE BOUGHT A COW vs (6) SPACE JAM

D2 WN Playoffs (1st Rd) – Thursday, June 8, 8:45pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
After opening the season with a loss, UNCLE BOUGHT A COW won four straight to claim their stake as a contender. Then they lost two in a row with their starting backcourt out of the lineup the last two weeks. At full strength, this team can win it all led by gritty defensive play.
UBC
4-3

56-50
JAM
3-4		 SPACE JAM finished without a win last season, but bounced back with a solid 3-4 finish to nab the last seed.  They shoot a lot of threes, and this season they’ve been making them. They also have a big front-line to help them get more attempts. If they get hot, they can upset any team.
Key Player: David Weiss

Weiss’ teammate (F) Ben Hoynes has put up MVP #s this season, but as UBC witnessed with their PG out of the lineup, they need him to win. Weiss is a feisty lead scorer who gets it all started with tough D first.

 Pos: G
18 ppg
4 apg
3.8 spg
Pos: F
18.6 ppg
7.6 rpg
2.9 apg		 Key Player: 

This has been one of the veteran Novosad’s best seasons. Into his 40s now, Novosad has shot a strong 38% from 3 this season on 9 3FGAs a game. If Novosad can spark his team offensively, JAM can win this.

(3) NY DYNASTY vs (6) SMASH N BOUNCE

D3 WN Playoffs (1st Rd) – Thursday, June 8, 9:45pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Defending champs NY DYNASTY have made big roster changes, but (G) David Chu is still where the offense is coming from. (G) Caleb Lui is just as capable a setup man as former (G) Ren Hsieh, and a far better defender. In fact, he and (F) Dan Tak might be the best in D3 at their position on D. DYN should still be the favorite to win it all.
DYN
5-2

55-51
SNB
3-4		 SMASH N BOUNCE is a defensive minded team that played DYN to a point 43-44 in their final reg season game. If they can muster that kind of defensive effort again, they can give themselves a chance. Their biggest weakness, however, is offense, with the team scoring just 46.9 ppg., second lowest in D3. They’ll need more than that to beat DYN.
Key Player: David Chu

Chu has long been a focal point of opposing defenses. A knock down 3-pt shooter with unlimited range, Chu will just keep coming at you on offense. Defenses simply can’t take any plays off.

 Pos: G
22.3 ppg
5.9 rpg
2.9 apg
Pos: G
9.9 ppg
5.6 rpg
2.3 spg		 Key Player: Andrew Tu

The veteran Tu is scored just under 10 ppg this season, which is a drop from his usual output, but his speed and active play on both sides of the ball will be key to sparking the SNB offense.