Category: 3rd Division

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

(2) CRAFTY VETS

  

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(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

  

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(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

  

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(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

  

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(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

 

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

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) KASH MIAH (SK WAR DOG)

24 ppg, 5 3pg, 6 rpg, 2 apg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 23 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) E’ALAFO TERELL (SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS)

13 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (C) A.K. Tewary (SKW) 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) LOUIS KONIG (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

14 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists
Runner-up: (F) Mark Promax (LMA) 19 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) E’ALAFO TERELL (SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS)

18 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 24 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 6-10-4-1-1
Ori Damary (SKK) 10-8-3-1-1
Jacob Leizman (DOR) 24-7-2-2-1
Praveen Rudrargh (SKK) 18-10-1-1-1
E-Alafo Terell (SKK) 18-13-1-1-5
Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 15-3-1-3-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kash Miah (SKW) 30, Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 23
3FG: Kash Miah (SKW) 6, [2 players] 4
REB: Mark Promax (LMA) 14, [2 players] 13
AST: Donovan Walsh (SKK) 11, David Weiss (SKW) 7
STL: Alex Tsay (NFZ) 4, [5 players] 3
BLK: E’Alafo Terell (SKK) 5, A.K. Tewary (SKW) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) NICK ABRAPOUR (WOLVERINES)

22 points, 3 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (BOMB SQUAD)

13 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Derrick Shich (ZHU) 5 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) ALEX TSAY (BOMB SQUAD)

12 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) J.L. Novosad (WOL) 12 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ENOCH HAN (JAMES ZHU & FRIENDS)

16 points, 2 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Nick Liveris (WOL) 15-11-4-1-1
Jeff Meng (WOL) 8-1-7-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Nick Abrapour (WOL), Derrick Shich (ZHU) 22
3FG: Tommy Wong (BOM) 5, David Farnham (NFP) 4
REB: Alex Tsay (BOM) 13, [2 players] 11
AST: Alex Tsay (BOM) 13, Jeff Meng (WOL) 7
STL: Derrick Shich (ZHU) 5, [2 players] 4
BLK: Sherwin Salar (BOM) 2, [3 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) YOUNG WANG (NO FLY ZONE OG)

36 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Eden Chuang (NFZ) 19 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MARVIN CHU (NO FLY ZONE OG)

10 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Eden Chuang (NFZ) 5 rebounds, 5 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

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

9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) James Sunagawa (JPU) 8 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) HIRO TANAKA (JAPAN UNITED)

14 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Marvin Chu (NFZ) 9-10-4-1-3
Young Wang (NFZ) 36-10-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Young Wang (NFZ) 36, Eden Chuang (NFZ) 19
3FG: Ryota Takahashi (JPU) 3, [2 players] 2
REB: Nick Liveris (NFZ) 16, James Sunagawa (JPU) 11
AST: Eden Chuang (NFZ), Nick Liveris (NFZ) 8
STL: Eden Chuang (NFZ) 5, Nick Liveris (NFZ) 3
BLK: Marvin Chu (NFZ) 3, Young Wang (NFZ) 1

Fall ’17 Week 6 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(F) MIKE LIANDER (SHOWCASE NYC)

31 points, 6 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (F/C) Stedford McCleod (MWW) 19 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) KAREEM MERRICK (METTA WORLD WAR)

6 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: N/A

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) NOAH LEVINE (GAME 7) 

18 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 14 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MIKE LIANDER (SHOWCASE NYC)

31 points, 6 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (G) Benjamin Do (SKY) 26 points, 6 3FGs, 3 rebounds

The High-5 Club

Martin Brusewitz (DYN) 12-2-1-1-2
Jeffrey Lam (SHO) 4-1-2-1-1
Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 14-12-6-1-1
Joe Vines (SHOW) 17-9-6-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Mike Liander (SHO) 31, Benjamin Do (SKY) 26
3FG: Derrick Beresford (WHG) 7, [2 players] 6
REB: Noah Levine (GA7) 15, Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 12
AST: Brian Gee (SHO), Mike Smalls (SKY) 7
STL: Kareem Merrick (MWW) 4, [2 players] 3
BLK: Matt Bloem (WHG) 3, [5 players] 2

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) ROBERT SWEET (RAW DOGS)

27 points, 9 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Chris Daley (CRV) 26 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

8 rebounds, 2 steal, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Travis Benjamin (CRV) 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) SEAN CORLEY (RAW DOGS)

5 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Claumar McRae (YOL) 

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ROBERT SWEET (RAW DOGS)

27 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Lenny McNeil (RAW) 17 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Travis Benjamin (CRV) 15-7-6-4-1
Rosario Bianco (CRV) 17-9-1-3-1
Drew Chen (CRV) 13-2-3-3-1
Zach Moretti (HON) 21-8-3-2-4
Robert Sweet (RAW) 27-7-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Robert Sweet (RAW) 27, Chris Daley (CRV) 26
3FG: Robert Sweet (RAW) 9, [2 players] 4
REB: Claumar McRae (YOL) 17, Mark Promax (YOL) 13
AST: Sean Corley (RAW) 11, [2 players] 6
STL: T. Benjamin (CRV), S. Corley (RAW), A. Tsay (HON) 4
BLK: Zach Moretti (HON) 4, [4 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) RASHAWN PARKER (D.A.W.)

17 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Henry Bell (MIX) 16 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) CHUNG LEE (MIXED BAG)

4 rebounds, 7 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Jay McFarlane (DPY) 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) CHUNG LEE (MIXED BAG)

12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 7 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) J.L. Novosad (JAM) 11 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) HENRY BELL (MIXED BAG)

16 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Chris Lee (TRI) 17 points, 5 3FGs, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Ben Biberaj (TRI) 9-6-2-1-2
David Chu (NGC) 20-5-2-2-1
Brent Clayton (JAM) 6-8-2-1-2
Brian Law (GMM) 15-4-4-3-1
Chung Lee (MIX) 12-4-3-7-1
Jay McFarlane (DPY) 6-6-1-3-2
Jason Meija (DAW) 14-5-3-1-1
Young Yu (TRI) 10-5-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Andrew Shih (JAM) 21, David Chu (NGC) 20
3FG: David Chu (NGC) 6, Chris Lee (TRI) 5
REB: Victor Chia (NGC) 13, J.L. Novosad (JAM) 12
AST: Mark Lee (NGC) 7, Henry Bell (MIX) 6
STL: Chung Lee (MIX) 7, Jonathan Chen (TRI) 5
BLK: Kyai Scott (DPY) 3, [3 players] 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) NATHAN KAN (SMASH N BOUNCE)

22 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (G) Mark Lee (NGC) 22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

13 rebounds, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Derek Lu (YIE) 5 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

18 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Mateo Llinas (YIE) 2 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ROBERT WOODWORTH (TBT)

14 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jamersen Green (GA7) 10 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Nat Casey (TBT) 7-8-2-2-1
Jamersen Green (GA7) 10-7-1-1-1
Mateao Llinas (YIE) 2-11-1-1-1
Greg Sadowski (SNB) 9-7-3-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Nathan Kan (SNB), Mark Lee (NGC) 22
3FG: Nathan Kan (SNB), Robert Woodworth (TBT) 4
REB: Victor Chia (NGC) 13, Mateo Linas (YIE) 11
AST: Elliott Curtis (GA7), Derek Lu (YIE) 6
STL: Sam Kang (FLA), Derek Lu (YIE) 4
BLK: Victor Chia (NGC) 4, David Menka (YIE) 3

 

Fall ’17 Week 6 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) VEGAS DAVE WONG (SK WAR DOG)

30 points, 3 3FGs, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 25 points, 5 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 2 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) TYLER WELLS (SK WAR DOG)

5 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (C) A.K. Tewary (SKW) 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

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

13 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Michael Browne (BXB) 14 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G/F) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

25 points, 5 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Michael Browne (BXB) 14 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Graham Diamond (PIP) 5-9-3-1-1
Bryan Gamroth (PIP) 12-5-1-2-2
A.K. Tewary (SKW) 5-7-1-1-3

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 30, Jacob Leizman (DOR) 25
3FG: Will Chu (DOR), Jacob Leizman (DOR) 5 
REB: Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 15, Michael Browne (BXB) 13
AST: David Weiss (DOR) 6, Reggie Perez (PIP) 5
STL: Tyler Wells (SKW) 4, [3 players] 3
BLK: A.K. Tewary (SKW) 3, Bryan Gamroth (PIP) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NO FLY PANTHERS)

27 points, 7 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 7 assists
Runner-up: (G) Andrew Li (ROC) 24 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DENNIS LIEW (NY ROCKITS)

5 rebounds, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Saleem Ahmed (NFP) 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) NICK LIVERIS (WOLVERINES)

14 points, 14 rebounds
Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (BOM) 7 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) ANDREW LI (NY ROCKITS)

24 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Enoch Han (ZHU) 9.5 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.5 spg over 2 games

The High-5 Club

Nick Abrapour (WOL) 12-4-2-1-1
Saleem Ahmed (NFP) 6-6-1-3-1
John Hsu (TAP) 10-8-2-2-1
Ang Li (ZHU) 9-5-1-2-1
Michael Liu (ZHU) 7-3-1-1-1
Teddy Okechukwu (RAR) 21-3-1-1-1
Stephen Pederson (BOM) 3-2-3-2-1
Alex Tsay (BOM) 7-10-5-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (NFP) 29, Andrew Li (ROC) 24
3FG: David Chu (NFP) 7, [4 players] 4
REB: Nick Liveris (WOL) 14, Callum Finlayson (ZHU) 12
AST: David Chu (NFP), Ren Hsieh (NFP), Kyle Lew (ROC) 7
STL: Dennis Liew (ROC) 5, [3 players] 3
BLK: Callum Finlayson (ZHU) 2, [5 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) SEAN HE (BALL IS LIFE)

18 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 13 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) SALEEM AHMED (NO FLY ZONE OG)

10 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 10 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) KOJO ACHIAMPONG (LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS)

13 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jon Lau (GOO) 5 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) HENRY LIN (TAIWAN NO. 1)

10 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Gunnan Liu (CRO) 20 points, 3 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Marvin Chu (NFZ) 19-11-2-3-1
Toshi Koizumi (JPU) 2-11-4-2-1
Ryota Takahashi (JPU) 21-1-2-2-1
Jason Sun (BIL) 15-4-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Charles Zheng (GOO) 24, Ryota Takahashi (JPU) 21
3FG: Ryota Takahashi (JPU) 4, [5 players] 3
REB: Felix Zhang (GOO) 18, Jon Lau (GOO) 17
AST: Kojo Achiampong (LAR), Steven Lee (NFZ) 10
STL: Rob Rodkey (LAR) 5, [2 players] 4
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (NFZ) 4, Gary Chen (TW1) 2 

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

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) TRE ARMSTRONG (LIVE BY THE 3)

34 points, 9 3FGs, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Mike Liander (SHO) 31 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 5 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MIKE LIANDER (SHOWCASE NYC)

8 rebounds, 2 steals, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Shawn Delos Reyes (DYN) 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JOE VINES (SHOWCASE NYC) 

8 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Ian Frazier (SKY) 6 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) TRE ARMSTRONG (LIVE BY THE 3)

34 points, 9 3FGs, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Garrison Carr (SKY) 39 points, 8 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Tre Armstrong (LB3) 34-3-3-2-2
Austin Brown (PNL) 6-8-1-1-1
Anthony Colon (LB3) 4-2-1-1-1
S. Delos Reyes (DYN) 8-3-7-2-2
Mike Liander (SHO) 31-8-2-2-5
Varun Manocha (9-6-3-1-1
Ian McBride (DYN) 8-1-2-3-1
Dwayne Neal (LB3) 4-7-3-1-1
Shawn Pace (MWW) 8-2-2-1-1
Ian Yu (SHO) 5-6-8-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Garrison Carr (SKY) 39, Tre Armstrong (LB3) 34
3FG: Tre Armstrong (LB3) 9, Garrison Carr (SKY) 8
REB: Ian Frazier (SKY) 13, Marcus ??? (LB3) 12
AST: Joe Vines (SHO) 10, [2 players] 9
STL: Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 7, Kevin Josey (LB3) 4
BLK: Mike Liander (SHO) 5, Joe Vines (SHOW) 3

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) RUSS BRAITHWAITE (GAME 7)

23 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 seals
Runner-up: (F) Rob Sullivan (CRV) 18 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) COLIN DESMOND (THE LIZARDS)

9 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Noah Levine (GA7) 14 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ROB SULLIVAN (CRAFTY VETS)

18 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Colin Desmond (LIZ) 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) STEPHAN HODYES (HOODIE MELOS)

19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Matt Kelly (VIN) 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Austin Brown (LIZ) 17-4-2-1-1
Elliott Curtis (GA7) 2-8-5-1-1
Noah Levine (GA7) 13-14-1-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Russ Braithwaite (GA7) 23, [2 players] 19
3FG: Jason Chin (HOO), Gianni Maratea (LIZ) 4
REB: Rob Sullivan (CRV) 15, Noah Levine (GA7) 14
AST: Chris Daley (CRV) 12, Dan Solomito (GA7) 7
STL: Russ Braithwaite (GA7), Chris Daley (CRV) 3
BLK: Colin Desmond (LIZ) 3, [3 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) JACOB LEIZMAN (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

34 points, 5 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Mark Lee (NGC) 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) BRIAN LAW (GUARD ME MAYBE)

7 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) David Weiss (UBC) 7 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

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

15 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Alvin Kong (GMM) 8 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JACOB LEIZMAN (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

34 points, 6 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

David Chu (NGC) 13-5-1-1-2
Jiwon Kim (NGC) 5-4-1-1-1
Alvin Kong (GMM) 8-10-3-1-1
Brian Law (GMM) 16-7-5-3-3
Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 23-7-3-2-1
Kali Pearson (DPY) 15-13-9-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jacob Leizman (UBC) 34, Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 23
3FG: Jacon Leizman (UBC) 6, [2 players] 4
REB: Victor Chia (NGC) 15, Kali Pearson (DPY) 13
AST: Kali Pearson (DPY) 9, David Weiss (UBC) 6
STL: David Weiss (UBC) 5, [2 players] 3
BLK: Brian Law (GMM) 3, [3 players] 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) JULIAN CHOI (FLAT EARTHERS)

34 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 6 steals
Runner-up: (G) Teddy Oh (NGC) 27 points, 5 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) SAM KANG (FLAT EARTHERS)

15 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Julian Choi (FLA) 8 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) EZEKIAL SHIN (30-FOR-30)

10 points, 21 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Sam Kang (FLA) 8 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) E.J. AYEN (GAME 7) 

17 points, 2 3FGs, 5 rebounds
Runner-up: (F) Joseph Han (30F) 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Howard Choe (30F) 4-5-1-1-1
David Chu (DYN) 16-1-3-2-1
Jamersen Green (GA7) 7-6-2-2-1
Kevin Hall (HAN) 2-6-1-2-1
Julian Kan (SNB) 2-3-1-1-1
Sam Kang (FLA) 8-15-6-4-1
Teddy Oh (NGC) 27-2-2-2-1
Mike Shin (FLA) 14-10-7-2-3
John Simon (FLA) 3-6-3-2-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Julian Choi (FLA) 34, Teddy Oh (NGC) 27
3FG: Teddy Oh (NGC) 5, [2 players] 4
REB: Ezekial Shin (30F) 21, Sam Kang (FLA) 15
AST: Julian Choi (FLA) 9, Mike Shin (FLA) 7
STL: Julian Choi (FLA) 6, Sam Kang (FLA) 4
BLK: [5 players] 2, [7 players] 1

 

Fall ’17 Week 5 Power Rankings (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=) LMA
 4-1 LACE’O MY ASO retains the #1 spot with (F) Mark Promax playing solid ball for the team. (G/F) Matt Birtwell hasn’t shot particularly well, but his hustle and tough work on the glass has set the tone for an LMA team that is getting a balanced attack from up and down the roster.
2 (=) DOR 3-1 DORIS FROM REGO PARK (G) David Weiss and (G/F) Jacob Leizman are as good a 1-2 punch as any in D1, and it certainly seems like Weiss is back to MVP form. (F/C) Jordan Calhoun has played only two games, which is something to watch, they’ll need him to compete for a title.
3 (=) SKW
 2-1 Usually an undersized team, SK WAR DOG now has one a formidable defensive front-line led by (C) A.K. Tewary‘s 4 bpg. (G) Vegas Dave Wong and (G) Kash Miah combine for a ludicrous 50.8 ppg, and now their bigs allow them to be even more aggressive getting up the court. 
4 (=) PIP
 2-3 After winning two straight, PIPPEN AIN’T EASY lost a tough one to a BXB team desperate to stay in the mix. But as much as BXB wanted that game, the Pips probably should have won. This is a well-balanced team with good overall size, they should be even tougher int he playoffs.
5 (=) NFZ
 2-3 To some degree, NO FLY ZONE is still trying to figure out what kind of team they need to be. The one positive from last Sunday’s loss to SKW is that (F) Michael Reding seems to have gotten his shooting rhythm back, but now they’re on a bye this week.
6 (+1) BXB
 2-3 The BRONX BOMBERS are hanging around, and for a team in their first D1 season, that’s good enough. The more games they play, they better they will be at closing out these close games. One thing they need to improve on, 39% FT shooting, since they get to the line a pretty decent amount.
7 (-1) SKK
 1-4 When SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS (G) Donovan Walsh is there, they have a chance to win. But in their last 3 games, all losses, SKK has basically put out a shell squad. All teams will make playoffs this season, so if SKK wants to a shot at making a late run, they should probably start soon.

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=) RAR
 3-0 Still undefeated, the RAINING ROSEBUDS finally have their bona fide go-to scorer settled in (G) Anthony Williams. (F) Mitch Moxley has been a very solid second option, and (G) Caleb Lui has been a pretty good complement to Williams in the backcourt so far.
2 (+4) ROC
 2-1 This is where we expected the NY ROCKITS to be. This is a young, quick team of guards backed by a solid big in (F) Derek Wong who can rebound and protecting the paint. (G/F) Steven Wong, the team’s most consistent player is one of the toughest, most versatile players in the league.
3 (=) TAP
 2-1 TAP NY has looked a little shaky, particularly in their short-handed loss to NFZ, but we’ll keep them at #3 for now. (G) Will Chu is playing out of his mind right now, and (G) John Hsu is picking up the shooting as well. They will need this kind of effort all season to stay alive in a tough D2 field.
4 (+1) NFP
 1-2 Finally, we got a taste of what NO FLY PANTHERS can look like with a full roster, playing their style. NFP scored 95 pts in last week’s win. (G) David Chu, (G) Ren Hsieh & (F) Marvin Chu are shooting well, if (G) Ori Damary continues to find his rhythm, this is a lot of firepower.
5 (-3) BOM
 1-2 This is the most perimeter depth that BOMB SQUAD has had with (G) Tommy Wong and (G) James Han joining the back court, but they run on the smaller side with (F) Sherwin Salar basically playing center. Still, this is really about (G) Alex Tsay getting healthy. Once he is, look out.
6 (-2) WOL
 1-2 For a team that reached the title game last season, the WOLVERINES are sorting through some chemistry issues. This is a team that historically has relied on defense and hustle to win. But with more offensive weapons this season than before, and aging legs, is it time to shift gears?
7 (=) ZHU
 0-2 JAMES ZHU & FRIENDS have only had 5 roster players show up to any one of their 2 games played. So it’s tough to say what they really have right now. (G) Derrick Shich is as good as any in D2 and rookie (F) Enoch Han has put up some solid #s, but they need some depth here.

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=) LIF
 5-0 LET IT FLY holds serve as (F) Daniel Mosley, (G/F) Julien Duddley and (C) Ola Oni continue to be the most formidable front-line in D3. As long as that stands, this is where they’ll be.
2 (+2) JPU
 3-0 Guess who’s back? After an uneven summer season, JAPAN UNITED is back in contention with a 3-0 start. (G) Ryota Takahashi and (F) Marc Lashly are solid as usual, but it may be the addition of veteran (F) Toshi Koizumi that glues it all together. Oh and (G) Maou Suzuki is back too.
3 (+4) TW1
 3-1 TAIWAN NO. 1‘s win over NFZ showed a lot. It took good composure in crunch time to pull out a win vs the former champs. TW1 have great size for a D3 team, most notably in (F) Alex Liu and (F) Henry Lin who are both big, versatile scoring options. 
4 (+2) RIS
 2-1 Sleep at your own risk on the 5-time D3 champs, RISE AGAIN. Especially with perennial MVP (G) Leuis Ng playing as well as ever. And (F) Matt Auerbach continues to make solid all-around contributions, but the sooner he gets his shooting stroke back, the better. 
5 (-2) NFZ
 1-2 NO FLY ZONE OG dropped a short-handed heart-breaker to TW1 last week, but they’ll get top scorer (F) Young Wang back this week. It looks like (G) Ren Hsieh is tuned in early, but the regular season won’t be their primary concern though, they’ll make their run in the playoffs.
6 (-4) LAR
 1-2 There can be such thing as having too many players on a roster, and that might be the issue with LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS right now.  A lot of guys are scoring, but it doesn’t seem like any specific core is getting into much of a rhythm in any game.
7 (-2) BIL
 1-2 BALL IS LIFE dropped two straight, but they have made good showings vs the division’s top teams. They have solid depth at the guard position with (G) Sean He leading the way, but they’re gonna need to score more than 38 ppg to really make the leap to contender status.
8 (=) CRO
 0-4 Oddly enough, the CROSSBOWS have showed real promise despite not having won a game yet. But that blowout loss to TW1 wasn’t pretty. (F) Li Jiayuan is a franchise-type player, but they need at least one more guy to step up on the offensive end. 
9 (=) GOO
 0-4 GOON SQUAD has also had a couple of good showings, but also a couple of blowout losses. The Goons will get consistent scoring from (G) Charles Zheng and (G) Robert Zhang, they just need to focus on defense and how to close out games as a team.