Category: 3rd Division

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.

Summer ’17 Week 2 Player Awards (D3 Sundays)

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) MIGUEL MELBOURNE (STREET DREAMS)

23 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Marvin Chu (NFZ) 10 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MARVIN CHU (NO FLY ZONE OG)

16 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Neil Dumadag (STR) 12 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) MARVIN CHU (NO FLY ZONE OG)

10 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Jon Lau (GOO) 8 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JASON LIN (STREET DREAMS)

12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Gene Yoo (GOO) 5 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Neil Dumadag (STR) 6-12-1-2-1
Mark Hahn (SPR) 9-4-4-2-1
Sam Kang (TED) 13-7-3-1-2
Jason Lin (STR) 12-2-2-2-1
Eddie Tsao (LAR) 7-5-2-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Miguel Melbourne (STR) 23, Charles Zheng (GOO) 16
3FG: Charles Zheng (GOO) 4, [5 players] 2
REB: Marvin Chu (NFZ) 16, Neil Dumadag (STR) 12
AST: Eddie Huang (NFZ), Charles Zheng (GOO) 5
STL: [5 players] 3, [9 players] 2
BLK: Marvin Chu (NFZ) 4, [3 players] 2

TDL Spring 2017 End-of-Season Awards (2nd Division)

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

LEUIS NG

Team: Spaghetti Ramen
Position: PG
Statistics: 19.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 5.3 apg, 2.1 spg
 Runner-up: (G) David Chu (DYN) 22.3 ppg, 3.9 3pg, 5.9 rpg, 2.9 apg

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

DAN TAK

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: PF/C
Statistics: 8.2 rpg, 1.2 spg, 3.6 bpg, 0.8 fpg
 Runner-up: (G) Tony Cuadrado (BIN) 5.3 rpg, 4 spg, 1 bpg, 3.3 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

TONY CUADRADO

Team: Team Biny
Position: PG/SG/SF
Statistics: 18.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 4 spg
 Runner-up: (G) Caleb Lui (DYN) 5.9 rpg, 3.1 spg, 0 bpg, 2.7 fpg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

MAX PAYNTER

Team: Team Yieldmo
Position: SF/PF/C
Statistics: 24.5 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.8 spg
 Runner-up: (G) Will Zhou (BIN) 12.7 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.7 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 19.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 5.3 apg, 2.1 spg
(G) David Chu (DYN) 22.3 ppg, 3.9 3pg, 5.9 rpg, 2.9 apg
(F) Tony Cuadrado (BIN) 18.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 4 spg
(F) Matt Auerbach (SPR) 12.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 3 apg, 2.3 spg 
(C) Max Paynter (YIE) 24.5 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.8 spg 

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Eden Chuang (BIN) 13.8 ppg, 5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.3 spg
(G) Tommy Zheng (WSW) 21.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.5 spg
(F) Derek Lu (YIE) 18.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.8 spg
(F) Steven Chung (NGC) 15.7 ppg, 3.2 3pg, 3.5 rpg, 2.3 apg
(C) Victor Chia (NGC) 11.7 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 3 apg, 1.3 bpg

Honorable Mention: Caleb Lui (DYN), Carson Yiu (BIN)

All-Defensive Team

(G) Caleb Lui (DYN) 5.9 rpg, 3.1 spg, 0 bpg, 2.7 fpg
(G) Derek Lu (YIE) 5.7 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0.2 bpg, 2 fpg
(G) Tony Cuadrado (BIN) 5.3 rpg, 4 spg, 1 bpg, 3.3 fpg
(F) Dan Tak (DYN) 8.2 rpg, 1.2 spg, 3.6 bpg, 0.8 fpg
(F) Victor Chia (NGC) 11.6 rpg, 1.9 spg, 1.3 bpg, 2.7 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Caleb Lui (DYN) 12.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 4.7 apg, 3.1 spg
(G) Derek Lu (YIE) 18.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.8 spg
(F) Tony Cuadrado (BIN) 18.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 4 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Max Paynter  (YIE) 24.5 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.8 spg 
(C) Victor Chia (NGC) 11.7 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 1.9 spg, 1.3 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Will Zhou (BIN) 12.7 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.7 spg
(G) Teddy Oh (NGC) 14.2 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 4 apg, 2.8 spg
(F) James Dai (SNB) 11.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.7 sp
(F) Matt Silberman (NET) 13.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1 spg
(C) Max Paynter  (YIE) 24.5 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.8 spg

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

LEUIS NG

Team: Spaghetti Ramen
Position: PG
Statistics: 16.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 5.4 apg, 2.2 spg
 Runner-up: (F/C) Rob Rodkey (LAR) 16 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.4 bpg 

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

MARVIN CHU

Team: No Fly Zone OG
Position: PG/SG/SF/PF/C
Statistics: 9.2 rpg, 1.2 spg, 2 bpg, 0.8 fpg
 Runner-up: (F/C) Rob Rodkey (LAR) 11.4 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.4 bpg, 1.2 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

KOJO ACHIAMPONG

Team: Larry the Cable Guy’s Kids
Position: PG
Statistics: 6 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 5.5 apg, 3.2 spg
 Runner-up: (F) Duddley Julien (LIF) 12 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.6 spg 

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

ROB RODKEY

Team: Larry the Cable Guy’s Kids
Position: SF/PF/C
Statistics: 16 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.4 bpg 
 Runner-up: (G/F) Duddley Julien (LIF) 12 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.6 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 16.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 5.4 apg, 2.2 spg
(G) Miguel Melbourne (STR) 16 ppg, 3 rpg, 5.8 apg, 2 spg
(F) Marvin Chu (NFZ) 13 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.2 spg, 2 bpg 
(F) David Hsiung (BSH) 15.2 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.5 spg
(F) Rob Rodkey (LAR) 16 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.4 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Eden Chuang (NFZ) 13.3 ppg, 5 rpg, 3 apg, 3.3 spg
(G) B.J. Grant (LIF) 10.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 5 apg, 0.6 bpg
(F) Young Wang (NFZ) 16 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.4 spg
(F) Sean He (BIL) 16.4 ppg, 11 rpg, 2 apg, 1.8 spg
(F) Teddy Lo (SPR) 12.2 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.6 bpg

Honorable Mention: Neil Dumadag (STR), Jason Lai (CRU), Jake Liu (BSH), Mikel Panlilio (POG)

All-Defensive Team

(G) Eden Chuang (NFZ) 5 rpg, 3.3 spg, 0 bpg, 1.3 fpg
(G) Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 10.7 rpg, 3.2 spg, 0.5 bpg, 1 fpg
(F) Marvin Chu (NFZ) 9.2 rpg, 1.2 spg, 2 bpg, 0.8 fpg
(F) Neil Dumadag (STR) 7.9 rpg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg, 1.1 fpg
(F) Rob Rodkey (LAR) 11.4 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.4 bpg, 1.2 fpg

Honorable mention: Mark Hahn (SPR), Bryan Plunkett (LIF), Eddie Tsao (LAR)

All-Hustle Team

(G) Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 6 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 5.5 apg, 3.2 spg
(G) Jeff Xu (ISO) 3.1 ppg, 9 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.7 spg
(F) Duddley Julien (LIF) 12 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.6 spg
(F) Sean He (BIL) 16.4 ppg, 11 rpg, 2 apg, 1.8 spg
(F) Rob Rodkey (LAR) 16 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.4 bpg

Honorable mention: Marvin Chu (NFZ), Justin Zhao (BIL)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 6 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 5.5 apg, 3.2 spg
(G) Pierson Tu (ISO) 10.7 ppg, 3.3 3pg, 5.5 rpg, 0.5 apg
(F) Duddley Julien (LIF) 12 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.6 spg
(F) Sean He (BIL) 16.4 ppg, 11 rpg, 2 apg, 1.8 spg
(F) Rob Rodkey (LAR) 16 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.4 bpg

Honorable Mention: Steve Chong (BSH), Jeff Xu (ISO)

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.

TDL Winter 2017 End-of-Season Awards (D3 Sun)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

MIGUEL MELBOURNE

Team: Street Dreams
Position: PG/SG
Statistics: 21.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.9 apg, 3.9 spg
 Runner-up: (G/F) Daniel Mosley (JPU) 14.6 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1 spg

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

NEIL DUMADAG

Team: Street Dreams
Position: SG/SF
Statistics: 7.4 rpg, 2.3 spg, 1.4 bpg, 1.1 fpg
 Runner-up: (G/F) Jin Bae Kim (POG) 11.8 rpg, 2.4 spg, 1.4 bpg, 1.4 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

JIN BAE KIM

Team: Pogi Points
Position: SG/SF
Statistics: 15.6 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.4 spg
 Runner-up: (G/F) Jon Lau (GOO) 5.7 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.6 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

MIKEL PANLILIO

Team: Pogi Points
Position: PG/SG/SF
Statistics: 15.7 ppg, 6 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg
 Runner-up: (G) Anthony Williams (STR) 15.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Miguel Melbourne (STR) 21.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.9 apg, 3.9 spg
(G) Mark Feeney (BLO) 16.8 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3 apg, 0.8 spg
(F) Jin Bae Kim (POG) 15.6 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.4 spg
(F) Daniel Mosley (JPU) 14.6 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1 spg
(F) Mikel Panlilio (POG) 15.7 ppg, 6 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Anthony Williams (STR) 15.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1 spg
(G) Eddie Tsao (PAN) 16.7 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.8 spg
(F) Neil Dumadag (STR) 13 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 2.3 spg, 1.4 bpg
(F) Jeff Zheng (NFU) 12.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.4 spg
(C) George Casale (NFU) 8.4 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1 bpg

All-Dynasty Honorable Mention

(G) Jason Lai (CRU) 16.1 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) Gio Panlilio (POG) 13.7 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.3 spg
(G) Ryota Takahashi (JPU) 14.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.3 spg
(G) Billy Huang (NFU) 11.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Bob Zhang (GOO) 14.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 1 apg, 2 spg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Miguel Melbourne (STR) 4.7 rpg, 3.9 spg, 0.1 bpg, 0.3 fpg
(G) Brent Morita (BLO) 2.8 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0.2 bpg
(F) Neil Dumadag (STR) 7.4 rpg, 2.3 spg, 1.4 bpg, 1.1 fpg
(F) Jin Bae Kim (POG) 11.8 rpg, 2.4 spg, 1.4 bpg, 1.4 fpg
(C) Josh Smith (BLO) 11.8 rpg, 1 spg, 1.3 bpg, 2.5 fpg

All-Defensive Honorable Mention

(G) Anthony Wong (BLO) 6.2 rpg, 2.4 spg, 0 bpg, 2.2 fpg
(G) Bryant Plunkett (LIF) 4.5 rpg, 2.3 spg, 0.2 bpg, 2.5 fpg
(G) Billy Huang (NFU) 4.4 rpg, 2.3 spg, 0.4 bpg, 0.7 fpg
(F) Mike Chen (GOO) 9.5 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.5 bpg, 2.3 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Jason Lai (CRU) 16.1 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) Jon Lau (GOO) 5.7 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.6 spg
(F) Ben Wang (PAN) 3.7 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 6.6 apg, 1.7 spg
(F) Jin Bae Kim (POG) 15.6 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.4 spg
(C) Josh Smith (BLO) 5 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.3 bpg

All-Hustle Honorable Mention

(G) Anthony Wong (BLO) 6.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 0.4 apg, 2.4 spg
(F) Daniel Mosley (JPU) 14.6 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1 spg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Anthony Williams (STR) 15.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1 spg
(G) Jason Lai (CRU) 16.1 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.6 spg
(F) Mark Feeney (BLO) 16.8 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3 apg, 0.8 spg
(F) Mikel Panlilio (POG) 15.7 ppg, 6 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg
(C) George Casale (NFU) 8.4 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1 bpg

All-Rookie Honorable Mention

(G) Bob Zhang (GOO) 14.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 1 apg, 2 spg
(G) Gio Panlilio (POG) 13.7 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.3 spg
(G) Billy Huang (NFU) 11.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Jeff Zheng (NFU) 12.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.4 spg
(C) Terrell Wheeler (STR) 11.7 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 0.2 bpg

TDL Winter 2017 End-of-Season Awards (D3 WN)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

DAVID CHU

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: SG
Statistics: 27.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.6 spg
 Runner-up: Scott Sullivan (SKL) 18.6 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.7 bpg

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

DAVAUGHN CUNNINGHAM

Team: NYCE
Position: SF/PF/C
Statistics: 8.3 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2.1 bpg, 2 fpg
 Runner-up: (C) Ezekial Kim (30F) 11.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg, 2.2 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

SCOTT SULLIVAN

Team: Skillshare
Position: SG/SF/PF
Statistics: 18.6 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.7 bpg
 Runner-up: (F) Matt Auerbach (SPR) 13.4 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.6 ap, 2.3 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

TRISTAN MASS-ELLIS

Team: NYCE
Position: SF/PF
Statistics: 8.8 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1 apg, 0.6 bpg
 Runner-up: (G/F) Gonzalo Sanchez (NYE) 9 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2 apg, 2.7 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 13.4 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 6.4 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) David Chu (DYN) 27.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.6 spg
(F) Matt Auerbach (SPR) 13.4 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.6 apg, 2.3 spg
(F) Scott Sullivan (SKL) 18.6 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.7 bpg
(C) Anthony Hull (SKL) 12.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1 spg, 0.8 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Elliott Curtis (SKL) 13.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2 spg
(G) Tommy Zheng (GOZ) 18.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.5 spg, 0.5 bpg
(F) Albert Hei (GOZ) 11.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1 apg, 1 spg
(F) DaVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 10.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2.1 bpg
(C) Ezekial Kim (30F) 11 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Eden Chuang (DYN) 4 rpg, 2.7 spg, 0 bpg, 3 fpg
(G) Matt Auerbach (SPR) 7.3 rpg, 2.3 spg, 0.6 bpg, 1.3 fpg
(F) Gonzalo Sanchez (NYE) 6.7 rpg, 2.7 spg, 0.3 bpg, 3.3 fpg
(F) DaVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 8.3 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2.1 bpg, 2 fpg
(C) Ezekial Kim (30F) 11.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg, 2.2 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 13.4 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 6.4 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) Eden Chuang (DYN) 2.7 ppg, 4 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2.7 spg
(F) Matt Auerbach (SPR) 13.4 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.6 ap, 2.3 spg
(F) Scott Sullivan (SKL) 18.6 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 3.1 apg, 0.7 bpg
(C) Ezekial Kim (30F) 11 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Miguel Arodio (NYE) 10.3 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1 spg
(G) Gonzalo Sanchez (NYE) 9 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2 apg, 2.7 spg
(F) Daniel Kim (III) 8.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.3 spg
(F) Tristan Mass-Ellis (NYE) 8.8 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1 apg, 0.6 bpg
(C) Matt Goolsby (LG3) 9.7 ppg, 9 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1 spg

TDL Winter 2017 Playoff Previews (D2, D3 Sun)

(1) STREET DREAMS vs (4) POGI POINTS

D3 Sun  Playoffs (Semifinals) – Sunday, April 1, 1:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
STREET DREAMS have been the most dominant team in D3, but POG exposed some weaknesses in their reg season match-up. Paint defense. POG is the bigger team, and they attack the paint relentlessly. STR got the win anyway on MVP (G) Miguel Melbourne‘s best game (33 pts, 7 stl). He can certainly do that again, but POG sure made it interesting.
STR
8-0

56-54
POG
5-3		 As mentioned, POGI POINTS has the bigger line-up. And they took advantage of their size during the regular season match-up. What they struggled to do was match-up with Melbourne. And never figured out a way to effectively double him, but it’s a deep roster so they have plenty of guys to throw at him. Oh, and (F) Jin Bae Kim missed the first game.
Key Player: Miguel Melbourne

Powerful and quick, Mebourne has proven to be the toughest match-up in D3 all season. He dominated POG on both ends of the court in the reg season. If he can replicate that night, POG will have no answer.

 Pos: G
21.9 ppg
4.7 rpg
3.9 apg
Pos: G/F
15.6 ppg
11.8 rpg
4.2 apg		 Key Player: Jin Bae Kim

Like Melbourne, Kim is POG’s best playmaker and defensive player. But POG has an even better scorer on the roster. Which may let Kim focus on stopping Melbourne. His length and speed might be the antidote. 

(2) JAPAN UNITED vs (6) THE PANDAS

D3 Sun  Playoffs (Semifinals) – Sunday, April 1, 2:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
JAPAN UNITED are the deepest team in D3, with a wealth of options they can go to on offense. They are generally undersized, but not vs PAN. Half-court D isn’t a strength, but they play opportunistically, and try to force turnovers so they can use their speed in transition. (G) Ryota Takahashi and (G) Osamu Tanigawa are faster than most. 
JPU
7-1

60-53
PAN
4-4		 THE PANDAS have speed, too, but it’s a one-man fast break, (G) Eddie Tsao. If Tsao is on, he’s a problem for the smaller JPU back court. (F) Ben Wang, at point forward, is also bigger than virtually any player on JPU’s roster, but PAN is overall not a big team. The key will be how Tsao and Wang use advantages to create for themselves and the team.
Key Player: Daniel Mosley

Mosley brings a physicality to JPU that the majority of the roster does not have. He is their best half-court scorer and rebounder. He can be bothered by length on defense, but he will never stop attacking.

 Pos: F
14.6 ppg
10.9 rpg
1.9 apg
Pos: G
16.7 ppg
5.5 rpg
2.8 apg		 Key Player: Eddie Tsao

This was not Tsao’s best season, but he was still one of D3’s top guards. He will be JPU’s toughest match-up so it’s important that the Pandas work to get him involved early. He can carry the offense in this one.

(1) BOMB SQUAD vs (4) GRITTY FOB CITY

D2 Sun  Playoffs (Semifinals) – Sunday, April 1, 3:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
The defending champion BOMB SQUAD have dominated with the deepest roster in D2. They have coupled the division’s 2nd highest scoring offense with one of its top defenses. This is a tough, physical team that will make you earn every point. Their one weaknesss may be late game decision-making, but so far, not many teams have forced them to make crunch time plays.
BOM
7-1

58-52
FOB
6-2		 It’s hard to understate just how much better (F) Chris Youn makes FOB CITY. But he was only filling in for veteran (G) Ace Watanasuparp. With their PG back at the helm, FOB didn’t see much of a drop off, riding an impressive victory into the semis. This is a big, physical team, one of the few that can match-up with BOM on the scales. This one could very much end up a slug-fest.
Key Player: David Hsiung

The veteran swingman has had a career season on offense. His shooting has been efficient with a penchant for back breakers. He is BOM’s best perimeter defender, not so much with steals as solid straight-up D.

 Pos: G/F
21.0 ppg
3.0 rpg
3.0 apg
Pos: G
21.0 ppg
2.0 3pg
2.0 apg		 Key Player: Ace Watanasuparp

After missing several regular season games, Watanasuparp returned with a strong outing to help propel FOB into the semis. They will need another game like this, and more help from the wings to beat BOM. And that’s as much on defense as offense.

(2) NO FLY ZONE OG vs (3) SEX PANTHERS

D2 Sun  Playoffs (Semifinals) – Sunday, April 1, 4:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
During the regular season, NO FLY ZONE OG was in the midst of a blowout win vs SXP when they were exposed for a little weakness. Their undersized (G)s struggle to defend SXP’s taller perimeter scorers. The Panthers almost came back and won that game. This is a team that has plenty of offense, bench play, and closing out on D will be the key.
NFZ
6-2

64-63
SXP
6-2		 The SEX PANTHERS carry the deepest back court in D2, plus the best scoring tandem in (G) David Chu & (G) Greg Loeffert, both are MVP candidates. Then they have yet another MVP candidate in (F) Chris Di, who carried them through the early part of the season. Trouble is, Di has been out of the lineup for a long time. He’ll need to mesh now.
Key Player: Phil Thomas

He’s the best athlete in D2, and now he’s starting to show it as much on defense as offense. His casual demeanor might not work on every team, but NFZ has been a great fit for his freelancing style of play.

 Pos: F
16.0 ppg
13.0 rpg
5.0 spg
Pos: G
34.0 ppg
6.0 3pg
3.0 apg		 Key Player: David Chu

There is one player on this roster you absolutely cannot afford to let go off, and that’s Chu. Which is a whole lot easier said than done when his SXP teammates spend basically the whole game trying to get him the ball.