Category: 2nd Division

TDL Fall 2016 Week 2 Player Awards

1ST DIVISION (SUN)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) ZACK KOERBER (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

26 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 21 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) CHUNG LEE (LACE’O MY ASO)

6 rebounds, 7 steals
Runner-up: (G) Zack Koerber (DOR) 6 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) PETE PANOS (STRANGER TEAM)

16 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (C) Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 14 rebounds, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) HET SUN (SESAME CHICKEN)

14 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Marlon Sim (STM) 5 points, 7 assists, 5 steals

The High-5 Club

Will Chu (DOR) 21-6-4-1-1
D. Jordan (STM) 11-3-2-1-1
M. Joshy (LMA) 26-2-3-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: M. Joshy (LMA), Z. Koerber (DOR) 26, [2 players] 22
3FG: Joe Chin (STM) 6, Richard Sun (SES) 5
REB: P. Panos (STM) 15, [2 players] 14
AST: James Zhang (SES) 10, Marlon Sim (STM) 7
STL: C. Lee (LMA) 7, [2 players] 5
BLK: S. Ahmed (NFZ), J. Calhoun (DOR) 3, P. Sun (SES) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUN)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

19 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) David Ri (FOB) 20 points, 4 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (GRITTY FOB CITY)

16 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Frank Ward (GOA) 6 rebounds, 5 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) ALVIN KONG (RAPTORS)

23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: Sherwin Salar (BOM) 19 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) BLOG ZOU (NYUNITED)

16 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals
Runner-up: (C) Frank Ward (GOA) 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks

The High-5 Club

Joey Bravo (BOM) 10-5-4-4-1
Victor Chia (FOB) 7-16-5-3-2
Alvin Kong (RAP) 23-8-2-4-1
Nick Liveris (WOL) 15-8-1-1-1
John Mei (BOM) 9-2-3-3-1
Jeff Meng (WOL) 7-1-1-1-1
Rich Pan (TEA) 2-9-1-2-1
Elliot Pantanopoulos (GOA) 5-8-1-1-1
David Ri (FOB) 20-7-2-1-1
Sherwin Salar (BOM) 19-12-4-1-2
Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 9-11–1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Alex Gochal (TEA) 24, Alvin Kong (RAP) 23
3FG: [4 players] 4, [1 player] 3
REB: V. Chia (FOB), M. Somers (TEA) 16, S. Salar (BOM) 12
AST: James Han (RAP) 6, [2 players] 5
STL: James Zhang (NYU) 6, [3 players] 4
BLK: Frank Ward (GOA) 5, [2 players] 2

3RD DIVISION (SUN)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: Miguel Melbourne (STR) 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MIGUEL MELBOURNE (STREET DREAMS)

7 rebounds, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jon Lau (GOO) 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks 

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) BEN WANG (THE PANDAS)

20 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Matt Auerbach (SPR) 17 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) LEON CHEUNG (GOON SQUAD)

21 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal
Runner-up: James Johnston (STR) 8 points, 15 rebounds, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Matt Auerbach (SPR) 10-17-6-2-1
AJ Grossbard (SPR) 9-4-3-1-3
Jon Lau (GOO) 9-7-4-2-2
Allen Liu (SPR) 22-3-3-1-1
Anthony Ng (STR) 10-7-2-3-1
Eddie Tsao (PAN) 20-6-4-3-1
Hao ??? (PAN) 8-3-4-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Leuis Ng (SPR) 30, [3 players] 22
3FG: Ryota Takahashi (JPU) 4, [4 players] 3
REB: Ben Wang (PAN) 20, Matt Auerbach (SPR) 17
AST: Ben Wang (PAN) 10, [2 players] 6
STL: Miguel Melbourne (STR) 5, [3 players] 3
BLK: AJ Grossbard (SPR) 3, Jon Lau (GOO) 2

TDL Summer 2016 End-of-Season Awards (D2 SUN)

Position: SG
Seasons: 17

2ND DIVISION (SUN) MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

DAVID CHU (SEX PANTHERS)

Statistics: 29.8 ppg, 44% FGs, 6 3pg, 4.4 rpg, 4 apg, 1.6 spg

Season Notes: There was no question who the best team was this season and who their best player was. Chu came into his own this summer, not just putting up ridiculous numbers, but leading a veteran team. When the Panthers needed him most, he always came up big, lifting SXP to a 2nd straight title in his best game from an all-time season.
 Runner-up: (G/F) Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 16 ppg, 44% FGs, 9.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg

Position: G/F
Seasons: 5

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

JIN BAE KIM (TAP NY)

Statistics: 9.8 rpg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg, 1.2 fpg 

Season Notes: It often felt like Kim was everywhere at once on the court. His length and athleticism are rare in D2, and he used it to change games defensively, whether one-on-one or prowling the passing lanes. And his biggest asset was turning defense into easy baskets the other way.
 Runner-up: Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 12 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2 bpg, 1.6 fpg

Position: PF
Seasons: 2

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

BRYAN RYHIJA (TEAL CURTAIN)

Statistics: 9.6 ppg, 12 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2 bpg

Season Notes: After a modest spring season, Ryhija let it all hang out this season, leading Teal Curtain in rebounds and blocks. He was one of D2’s top help defenders and played as physical in the paint as anyone in the league all season.
 Runner-up: (C) Kevin Wong (NFZ) 7 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.8 spg, 1 bpg

Position: SG
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

EDDIE TSAO (LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS)

Statistics: 16.3 ppg, 41% FGs, 6.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.9 spg

Season Notes: Few players were as exciting to watch this summer as Tsao, perhaps the new title holder as fastest end-to-end player in 2nd Division. But it wasn’t just layups, when Tsao had the jumper going, he was flat out impossible to guard.
 Runner-up: N/A

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) David Chu (SXP) 29.8 ppg, 44% FGs, 6 3pg, 4.4 rpg, 4 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) Will Chu (TAP) 18 ppg, 39% FGs, 4.1 3pg, 4 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.4 spg
(F) Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 16 ppg, 44% FGs, 9.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Mike Adames (RAP) 18 ppg, 37% FGs, 13.3 rpg, 1 apg, 0.5 spg, 1.3 bpg
(C) Noah Scovronick (TEA) 18 ppg, 53% FGs, 9.5 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 16.8 ppg, 44% FGs, 3.7 rpg, 6.2 apg, 1.7 spg
(G) Ian Zack (TEA) 15 ppg, 46% FGs, 6.6 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.2 spg
(F) Chris Di (SXP) 17.7 ppg, 46% FGs, 9.3 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.3 bpg 
(F) Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 19 ppg, 36% FGs, 12.6 rpg, 2 apg, 1.2 spg
(C) Gus Konidas (GOA) 28.7 ppg, 51% FGs, 9.3 rpg, 1 apg, 1 spg

All-Dynasty Honorable Mention

(G) Eddie Tsao (LAR) 16.3 ppg, 41% FGs, 6.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.9 spg
(G) Greg Loeffert (SXP) 16 ppg, 47% FGs, 4.8 rpg, 5 apg, 0.5 spg
(F) David Ri (FOB) 14.8 ppg, 47% FGs, 7.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Ben Wang (LAR) 7.2 ppg, 33% FGs, 10.3 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.2 spg, 1 bpg
(C) Victor Chia (FOB) 8.7 ppg, 44% FGs, 12.8 rpg, 3 apg, 0.7 spg, 1.3 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) David Ri (FOB) 7.8 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg, 1.2 fpg
(G) Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 9.8 rpg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg, 1.2 fpg 
(F) Ben Wang (LAR) 10.3 rpg, 2.2 spg, 1 bpg, 2 fpg
(F) Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 12 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2 bpg, 1.6 fpg
(C) Kevin Wong (NFZ) 9.2 rpg, 2.8 spg, 1 bpg, 1.2 fpg

Honorable Mention: Victor Chia (FOB), Alex Gochal (TEA), Jon Jackson (SXP), Charles Korschun (TEA), Derik Kumagai (NFZ)

All-Hustle Team

(G) Derik Kumagai (NFZ) 11 ppg, 5 rpg, 4.2 apg, 3.2 spg
(G) Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 16 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg 
(F) Ben Wang (LAR) 7.2 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.2 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 9.6 ppg, 12 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2 bpg
(C) Kevin Wong (NFZ) 7 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.8 spg, 1 bpg

Honorable Mention: Louis Konig (TAP), Greg Loeffert (SXP), Mark Somers (TEA), Pete Tsevdos (GOA)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Eddie Tsao (LAR) 16.3 ppg, 41% FGs, 6.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.9 spg, 0.4 bpg
(G) Leo Fu (LAR) 11.8 ppg, 37% FGs, 5.7 rpg, 0.7 apg, 0.7 spg
(G) Joe Tsai (LAR) 10 ppg, 32% FGs, 3.3 3pg, 1.7 rpg, 0.5 apg, 1.2 spg
(F) Elliot Pantanopoulos (GOA) 7.1 ppg, 24% FGs, 6.1 rpg, 2 apg, 1.7 spg
(C) N/A

Honorable Mention: N/A

TDL Fall 2016 Week 1 Player Awards

2nd Division Player of the Week

(G) TOMMY WONG (GUARD ME MAYBE)

29 points, 7 3FGs, 1 rebound, 1 assist
 Runner-up: (G) Josh Fan (DYN) 20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ADAM WANG (GUARD ME MAYBE)

5 rebounds, 8 steals
 Runner-up: (C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 14 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

21 points, 17 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
 Runner-up: (C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 14 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JOSH FAN (NY DYNASTY)

20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals
 Runner-up: (G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 21 points, 17 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Tianen Chen (NYU) 10-5-1-1-3
Kasime Cole (JLA) 16-14-2-3-1
Will Moy (DYN) 15-3-6-2-1
Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 21-17-1-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tommy Wong (GMM) 29, Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 21

3FG: Tommy Wong (GMM) 7, Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 5

REB: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 17, Kasime Cole (JLA) 14

AST: Will Moy (DYN) 6, Michael Meng (WOL) 5

STL: Adam Wang (GMM) 8, [3 players] 3

BLK: Tianen Chen (NYU) 3, Blog Zou (NYU) 2

TDL Summer 2016 End-of-Season Awards (D2 WN)

Position: PG
Seasons: R

2ND DIVISION (WN) MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

JUSTIN NGO (GAME 7)

Statistics: 17.7 ppg, 57% FGs, 4.2 rpg, 4 apg, 2 spg

Season Notes: Game 7 was a powerhouse that simply ran teams off the court this season, and that’s due to their floor leader, Ngo. A big shot maker, crafty defender, and the best passer in D2 (even with a modest 4 apg), it was Ngo that made this team feel unbeatable.
 Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 13.3 ppg, 60% FGs, 11.3 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2 spg

Position: PF
Seasons: 2

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

HENRY LAM (MAGIKARPS)

Statistics: 11.8 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1.8 bpg, 2 fpg

Season Notes: It is not what you would call succinct. But his nickname now is officially “A Bulldozer With A Wrecking Ball Attached.” Lam was a monster all season, flying up and down the court, demolishing everything in his path. 
 Runner-up: (C) Victor Chia (NGC) 11.7 rpg, 2.1 spg, 1.9 bpg, 2.1 fpg

Position: SF
Seasons: 4

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

JIN BAE KIM (GUARD ME MAYBE)

Statistics: 12.8 ppg, 11 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.2 spg, 0.8 bpg

Season Notes: Essentially a guard playing small forward, the rebounding numbers that Kim consistently puts up are absurd. This is the result of an all-out effort in every game. Nobody plays harder than Kim.
 Runner-up: (F) Pierre Riddle (PRB) 7.7 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.7 bpg

Position: SG
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

SOOIN LEE (GAME 7)

Statistics: 15.0 ppg, 43% FGs, 3.4 rpg, 3 apg, 1.6 spg

Season Notes: We’re bypassing the double-up award for Ngo to share the wealth, but this is no second fiddle prize. Lee could have just as easily been the MVP had he not gone a little cold in the last few games. He and Ngo were a dynamic duo, terrorizing back courts all season long.
 Runner-up: (G) Angelo Green (MGK) 15.7 ppg, 38% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 4.7 spg 

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Justin Ngo (GA7) 17.7 ppg, 58% FGs, 4.2 rpg, 4 apg, 2 spg
(G) David Chu (PRB) 26 ppg, 41% FGs, 2.5 rpg, 3 apg, 1 spg
(F) Henry Lam (MGK) 21.5 ppg, 53% FGs, 11.8 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1.8 bpg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 13.3 ppg, 60% FGs, 11.3 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2 spg
(C) Len Kamdang (DYN) 16 ppg, 62% FGs, 9.7 rpg, 1 apg, 0.7 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Sooin Lee (GA7) 15 ppg, 43% FGs, 3.4 rpg, 3 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) Angelo Green (MGK) 15.7 ppg, 38% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 4.7 spg
(F) Steven Chung (NGC) 16.7 ppg, 45% FGs, 1.5 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.7 spg 
(F) Jin Bae Kim (GMM) 12.8 ppg, 38% FGs, 11 rpg, 2.2 spg, 0.8 bpg
(C) Victor Chia (NGC) 10.9 ppg, 49% FGs 11.7 rpg, 2 apg, 2.1 spg, 1.9 bpg

All-Dynasty Honorable Mention

(G) Caleb Lui (PRB) 12.8 ppg, 44% FGs, 5 rpg, 4.6 apg, 3.6 spg
(G) Tommy Wong (GMM) 13.3 ppg, 40% FGs, 3.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1 spg
(F) David Hsiung (BOM) 13 ppg, 38 % FGs, 5.9 rpg, 1 apg, 1 spg
(F) Pierre Riddle (PRB) 7.7 ppg, 32% FGs, 10.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.8 spg
(C) Joseph Bravo (BOM) 11 ppg, 64% FGs, 8.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Caleb Lui (PRB) 5 rpg, 3.6 spg, 0 bpg, 2.6 fpg
(G) Angelo Green (MGK) 6.3 rpg, 4.7 spg, 0.3 bpg, 1 fpg
(F) Henry Lam (MGK) 11.8 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1.8 bpg, 2 fpg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 11.3 rpg, 2 spg, 0.3 bpg, 4.4 fpg
(C) Victor Chia (NGC) 11.7 rpg, 2.1 spg, 1.9 bpg, 2.1 fpg

Honorable Mention: Joseph Bravo (BOM), Sooin Lee (GA7), Justin Ngo (GA7), Jae Park (GA7)

All-Hustle Team

(G) Caleb Lui (PRB) 12.8 ppg, 5 rpg, 4.6 apg, 3.6 spg, 0 bpg
(G) Jin Bae Kim (GMM) 12.8 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.2 spg, 1.7 apg 0.8 bpg
(F) Henry Lam (MGK) 21.5 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 1 apg, 2.5 spg, 1.8 bpg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 13.3 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2 spg, 0.3 bpg
(C) Pierre Riddle (PRB) 7.7 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.7 bpg

Honorable Mention: Joseph Bravo (BOM), Adam Wang (GMM), Wilson Wang (DYN)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Justin Ngo (GA7) 17.7 ppg, 58% FGs, 4.2 rpg, 4 apg, 2 spg
(G) Sooin Lee (GA7) 15 ppg, 43% FGs, 3.4 rpg, 3 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) Angelo Green (MGK) 15.7 ppg, 38% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 4.7 spg
(F) Jake Indursky (MOS) 9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.8 spg
(C) PT Truong (MOS) 13.3 ppg, 32% FGs, 7.8 rpg, 2.5 spg

Honorable Mention: Jake Indursky (MOS), Jae Park (GA7), Clayton Wall (MOS)

TDL Summer 2016 Championship Preview (D2 SUN)

(1) SEX PANTHERS vs (2) TAP NY

Championship – Sunday (9/18) 12:00pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
They have been the favorites to win it all for three straight seasons, and in their first title defense, the Sex Panthers finally look like a team that has settled in with who they are. Even when they get down early in games, like they did in the semis vs RAP, they stay composed, and fight. Even when their usual scorers aren’t hitting shots, they persevere and find a way to win. SXP has now became a true champion.
SPB
7-1

60-55
TAP
6-2		 Last time TAP NY made it to a title game, they lost a heart-breaker, then they fell of for a while. But they’re back again in what may be their best season as a franchise. It’s no secret, (F) Jin Bae Kim has been a huge addi to this team, really the perfect fit, he’s given TAP everything they were missing. TAP doesn’t have the depth that SXP does, but their Top 5 is every bit as good and they have a real chance for their first title.
Key Player: David Chu

Chu can get trigger-happy from the 3-pt line, but in yesterday’s semis he kept his composure and pulled through a cold stretch to make key shots down the stretch in the win. There’s no question Chu can shoot, the key is how he reacts to misses.

X-Factor: Greg Loeffert

Loeffert didn’t shoot well in their semifinal win, but he brings much more to the table as his 9 reb, 5 ast and 3 stl can attest. Even when he isn’t shooting well, Loeffert is never short on effort, and he makes a lot of little plays that get wins.

 Pos: G
22 ppg
6 3pg
8 rpg


Pos: G
6 ppg
9 rpg
5 apg
Pos: G
12 ppg
5 rpg
1 spg

Pos: F
25 ppg
5 rpg
4 spg

 Key Player: Will Chu

Chu hasn’t had the best season, but he is still the player who initiates the offense. His manic energy on offense is what make TAP feel like they are constantly on the attack. If he gets it going from 3, TAP can become really tough to stop.

X-Factor: Jin Bae Kim

Kim will be the fastest player in this game, and if you don’t defend him well, he will get to the line and make a ton of FTs. SXP is a bit quicker than FOB, but how much Kim scores has a lot to do with how patient he is. He’ll do everything else regardless.

TDL Summer 2016 Playoff Preview – Semifinals (D2 WN)

(2) BOMB SQUAD vs (6) GUARD ME MAYBE

Semifinals – Wednesday (9/7) 7:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
It’s not the deepest team in D2, but Bomb Squad‘s top 5 are as good as anyone. They don’t have 3-pt shooting, but they score well in the paint, and their defense is tough and physical, esp in the front-court. Even if the shots aren’t falling, you can count on their effort on D. 
BOM
5-2

55-52
GMM
4-4		 It took Guard Me Maybe a little longer than they’d hoped to reach their potential, but they’re here. Now, BOM is a team diametrically opposed in their roster & offensive approach. This one comes down to who will enforce their style–exactly what GMM did to NGC in Rd 1.
Key Player: Sherwin Salar

BOM is built on Salar’s versatile skills. He is their best rebounder, passer, and a top defender. It’s just that the effort can leave little energy to score, and sometimes BOM needs that most.

X-Factor: David Hsiung

Hsiung is also a solid all-around vet who is never short on effort and makes the right plays. When he’s able to get it going from the 3-pt line, BOM becomes a tough team to keep pace with.

 Pos: F
13.3 ppg
11.3 rpg
3.4 apg


Pos: F
13 ppg
5.9 rpg
1 spg
Pos: F
10 ppg
3 spg
4 bpg

Pos: G
22 ppg
6 3pg
2 rpg

 Key Player: Jin Bae Kim

Even when Kim isn’t scoring, he can dominate a game with his all-around play. His speed and quickness has no peer in D2. And he has the motor to match. Look for a big game vs a slower BOM line.

X-Factor: Tommy Wong

The veteran Wong always hits you when it hurts you most. He can be a streaky 3-pt shooter, but clutch 3FGs are his forte. When he gets it going, it opens up the paint for Kim and (G) Kento Kato to take advantage. 

(1) GAME 7 vs (4) MAGIKARPS

Semifinals – Thursday (9/8) 8:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Game 7 hasn’t finished a game this season in which their opponent was within double-ditis. That’s should be an indication of how much they’re expected to win it all this season. No team is deeper, or better offensively and defensively. This is basically a parade to the coronation.
GA7
7-0

65-52
MGK
4-4		 It wasn’t the most convincing rout to the semifinals, but here stands BK All Day one win away from returning to the title game, where they’ve been twice before (winning once). It’s a veteran unit, with Premier’s top rebounder, and a deadly shooter. All they have to do is get hot.
Key Player: Justin Ngo

Ngo started season quietly, content with finding his teammates, but he’s now topped 19 pts in 3 of his last 4, including 31 in Week 7. His 3-pointer is knockdown right now. Oh and he’s the best passer in the league.

X-Factor: Sooin Lee

Lee’s bread & butter is speed and the ability to finish in transition. He’s the main weapon GA7 uses when converting TOs into easy buckets. If you’re not careful, he’ll hang 20 on you before you know it.

 Pos: G
17.7 ppg
4.2 rpg
4 apg


Pos: G
15 ppg
3.4 rpg
3 apg
Pos: F
37 ppg
12 rpg
4 spg

Pos: G
15.7 ppg
6.3 rpg
4.7 spg

 Key Player: Henry Lam

This guy is what they call a bulldozer with a wrecking ball attached. Laced with plastic explosives. At this level, Lam is a complete monster, esp in the open court. He’s gonna need big #s for MGK to stand a chance.

X-Factor: Angelo Green

If Lam is the key to MGK even being competitive, then Green is the guy who might be able to steal them a win. He’s a widely un-scouted player but he can do it all. And if the shots falling, you just never know.

TDL Summer 2016 Week 7 Player Awards (D2 SUN)

2nd Division (Sundays) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (SEX PANTHERS)

36 points, 8 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
 Runner-up: (F) Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 17 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) BRYAN RYHIJA (TEAL CURTAIN)

14 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks
 Runner-up: (G) Alex Gochal (TEA) 2 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) PETE TSEVDOS (GOAT HERDERS)

21 points, 21 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
 Runner-up: (F) Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 17 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) LEO FU (LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS)

16 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
 Runner-up: (G) Eddie Tsao (LAR) 12 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Alex Gochal (TEA) 17-2-8-4-1
Peter Hastorf (TAP) 2-6-1-1-2
David Ri (ROB) 18-8-5-2-1
Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 17-14-1-1-3
Amir Stein (RAP) 4-12-3-1-1
Ben Wang (LAR) 10-10-5-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (SXP) 36, Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 29

3FG: David Chu (SXP) 8, [6 players] 4

REB: Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 21, Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 14

AST: Alex Gochal (TEA), Greg Loeffert (SXP) 8, Will Chu (TAP), David Ri (FOB) 5

STL: David Chu (SXP), Will Chu (TAP), Alex Gochal (TEA), Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 4

BLK: Bryan Ryhija (TEA), Kevin Wong (TEA) 3, Peter Hastorf (TAP), Meng Lee (LAR) 2

TDL Summer 2016 Playoff Preview – First Round

(3) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE vs (6) GUARD ME MAYBE

First Round – Tuesday (8/30) 9pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
NYC Gritty Committee added (F) Brandon Sang to the roster this season to bolster their front-court. Which seemed to help (G) Steve Chung get more open looks. But last season’s MVP candidate (F) Mark Lee has been noticeably quiet. The truth is, this team hasn’t had any consistency in their lineup, with subs coming in and out. But they still have a core group from last season’s semifinals run. If they can get quick chemistry, they have the pedigree to win it all.
NGC
5-2

58-53
GMM
3-4		 Guard Me Maybe has been maybe the toughest team to gauge in D3 this season. They have great young speed in (G) Kento Kato and (F) Jin Bae Kim, along with veteran back up in (G) Tommy Wong, but they just haven’t been consistent. They did, however, get into the playoffs by winning 3 of their last 4 games. The only bad news is (F) Al Chen being designated out for the rest of the season with a flare up in his knee. He had otherwise been a huge mid-season add for GMM. 
Key Player: Steve Chung

This season, Chung has shot well and his #s are vastly improved. If’s also a huge difference for his team as his range helps spread the court for NGC’s bigs to get better looks, and to open driving lanes for teammate (F) Mark Lee. If he continues to shoot well, this is a real tough team to beat.
Pos: G/F
16.7 ppg
1.5 rpg
1.3 apg
 Pos: G/F
12.8 ppg
11 rpg
2.2 spg
 Key Player: Jin Bae Kim

Kim is the arguably the quickest, most athletic player in D2. He is versatile, plays with a great motor on both sides of the ball, and he is a nightmare to guard in transition. His weakness might be reading the D. At times he can get tunnel vision, but if he’s hitting his mid-range shot, he can dominate the game.

(4) MAGIKARPS vs (5) NY DYNASTY

First Round – Wednesday (8/30) 7pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
In their first match-up, DYN took control of the game early and got the easy W. But, the Magikarps didn’t have (G) Angelo Green or (F) Henry Lam in the lineup. The two have been the team’s MVPs this season so obviously this will be a vastly different game. Green and Lam will give MGK the weapons to test DYN’s aging defense. MGK
3-4

52-54
DYN
3-4		 This is the rare lower seed getting a spread in their favor. That’s because the NY Dynasty made it look easy in their regular season match-up. But again, MGK didn’t have key players. But neither did DYN. Since (C) Len Kamdang has joined the roster, plus a resurgence from (F) Wilson Wang, DYN has been much stronger headed into playoffs.  
Key Player: Henry Lam

There might not be a stronger guy going to the hoop than Lam. He’s built like a mini-tank, has good speed in transition, and a big motor on the defensive end. He can dominate on both ends of the court and the Magikarps will need him to do so.

 Pos: F/C
21.5 ppg
11.8 rpg
1.8 bpg		 Pos: C
16 ppg
9.7 rpg
0.7 bpg
 Key Player: Len Kamdang

The veteran center is easily the league’s biggest player, but he’s also 40 years old. DYN has done a good job of using him in spurts, and the result has been a string of solid outings in which he has looked fit, and very capable of carrying his share of the load.