Category: 3rd Division

TDL Fall 2016 Playoff Previews (D1, D2 WN)

(6) TOP STARS vs (7) JUSTICE LEAGUE

1st Division Play-In Game – Tuesday (11/15) 9:00pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

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Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Top Stars might have been one PG shy of a couple of more wins this season. But their front court is as good as any on offense. Led by (F) Ben Perkins and (C) Quinn Hood this season, the team is surprisingly not dominant on the glass. But with Hood, they have the best scoring (C) in D1. And playing a smaller JLA team, he should thrive in the paint.
TOP
1-5

62-55
JLA
5-1		 Justice League, a D2 team, was good enough to play D1. They just had limited depth and height. But after adding (F) Garrett McCrea they may have the size to compete in D1. No team came within 20 pts of JLA after McCrea, who knows how that translates in D1, but this team plays like a hive mind. When one gets it going, they all get it going.
Key Player: Ben Perkins

As much as Hood may be the focal point on offense, Perkins has been the catalyst for this team for several seasons. His hustle and ability to score in mid-range give TOP a chance in any game. If he has the jumper going, he can go off.

 Pos: F
17.0 ppg
5.5 rpg
3 apg
Pos: G/F
17.5 ppg
16.7 rpg
4.8 apg		 Key Player: Maxwell Ruffin

Ruffin was the most athletic player in D2, but this won’t be the case in D1. He’ll need to adapt to the overall size/speed in D1, but if he does, Ruffin’s athleticism gets monster #s, but perhaps more importantly it’s his relentless effort.

(4) PRETTY BOYS vs (5) TEAM NYCE

2nd Division 1st Round Playoffs – Tuesday (11/15) 8:00pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

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Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
If we’re honest, neither the Pretty Boys nor NYE have been strong this season, despite solid talent. The one bright spot for PRB is that (F) Chris Di will be added as an injury replacement for (G) Caleb Lui & (G) Eugene Truong may have emerged as a second scorer. Will that be enough to off-set NYE’s superior size in the front court?
PRB
1-5

56-55
NYE
1-5		 In their regular season match-up, Team NYCE pulled off a miracle win in OT. So, they can beat PRB, but it will take their best effort. This is the biggest team in D2, but for whatever reason, it hasn’t translated to wins. Although, they have had some close calls. This is a team that just might surprise you if you decide you want to sleep on them.
Key Player: David Chu

This hasn’t been one of Chu’s best seasons, he’s been inconsistent. But at his best, he can take over a game with his range and ability to make difficult shots. PRB’s odds of winning this game are completely reliant on how Chu’s shot is feeling.

 Pos: G
17.5 ppg
4 rpg
2.8 apg
Pos: G/F
11.8 ppg
4.6 rpg
2.2 spg		 Key Player: Peter Moon

Moon has given the most consistent effort besides (C) Andre Lowden, who does the same. But Moon can sometimes offset his great plays with TOs as well. He is the fastest player in this game, but it might be his 3-pointer NYE needs most.

TDL Fall 2016 Semifinals Playoff Preview (D3 Sun)

(1) STREET DREAMS vs (4) JAPAN UNITED

Semifinals – Sunday (11/13) 2:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Street Dreams has been the most consistently good team all season and they are red hot right now. They even won their inter-divisional game playing vs D2. (G) Miguel Melbourne leads the way with an MVP caliber season, but this is a team with plenty of veteran players who know what it takes to win.
STR
5-1

59-55
JPU
2-4		 Japan United‘s Top 5 players are as good as any in D3. They blew out STR in the reg. season. (G) Ryota Takahashi & (G) Osamu Tanigawa are the pace setters, they’re the fastest back court in D3. (F) Daniel Mosley & (F) Marc Lashly set the tone in the paint. When they get hot, they can beat anyone.
Key Player: Miguel Melbourne

Melbourne’s been the best player in D3 this season, able to affect the game in very facet, and take over at any moment to help lift his team to a win. STR’s success has been thanks to play big in big moments.

X-Factor: Neil Dumadag

Dumadag is one of D3’s top defenders and hustle players, but when he gets shot going, STR is a very difficult team to stop. His ability as a secondary scorer makes it tough to double Melbourne.

 Pos: G
23.4 ppg
7.8 rpg
3.6 apg


Pos: F
14 ppg
7.3 rpg
1.3 bpg
Pos: F
18.2 ppg
12 rpg
2.2 apg

Pos: G
17.6 ppg
6.6 rpg
2.8 apg

 Key Player: Daniel Mosley

If Tanigawa and Takahashi are the pacesetters, Mosley is their anchor. He does the dirty work, scores in the paint and rebounds. The trick is how quickly he can get in rhythm. ‘Cause when he is, he can score a ton.

X-Factor: Ryota Takahashi

JPU scores a lot of points (often at the sacrifice of defense), and a big reason for that is Takahashi’s speed and aggressiveness in the open court. When he is hitting his shots, JPU can hit you from all angles.

(2) SPAGHETTI RAMEN vs (3) THE PANDAS

Semifinals – Sunday (11/13) 5:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Spaghetti Ramen are the three-time defending champs for a reason. They play hard and play smart, going all out on defense and letting (G) Leuis Ng run the show. They’re missing dominant defender (F) Mark Hahn but have more offense this season with (G) John Lee and (F) Teddy Lo expanding his game.
SPR
4-2

61-57
PAN
2-4		 The Pandas are a real threat to upset SPR because of match-ups. But the trick is offense. (G) Eddie Tsao is maybe the most aggressive offensive player in D3, and (F) Leo Fu and rookie (G) Zhongzheng Hao have given solid supplementary scoring, but this is mostly in transition. In half-court , they tend to get stagnant.
Key Player: Leuis Ng

As good as Melbourne has been this season, Ng has been that good for pretty much every season. Thus his multiple MVP awards. At this point, if you don’t already know what he brings, it’s your fault.

X-Factor: John Lee

Lee is a tricky kind of player, he is a solid defender and can fill in as a game manager, but every now and then he’ll catch fire and make a lot of shots. You just never know when it’s gonna hit.

 Pos: G
21.7 ppg
8 rpg
5 apg


Pos: G
12.5 ppg
4.5 rpg
4.5 apg
Pos: F
15 ppg
3 apg
3 spg

Pos: G
18 ppg
7 rpg
5 apg

 Key Player: Ben Wang

Wang is the most versatile player, and maybe best defender, in D3. He is a great passer, though he tends to hold the ball too long in the half-court. Still, he runs the show, this team goes as far as he takes them.

X-Factor: Eddie Tsao

Tsao is fast and has great offensive skills, but his shot selection can be questionable, and sometimes shots just aren’t going in. But he is always a threat for a big scoring day if teams don’t get back on D.

TDL Fall 2016 Week 7 Player Awards (D2, D3 WN)

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) BRIAN LAW (GUARD ME MAYBE)

22 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 spg, 1 bpg (over 2 games)
Runners-up: (G) Ace Watanasuparp (NGC) 37 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) JOSH FAN (NY DYNASTY)

6 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Brian Law (GMM) 8 rpg, 3 spg, 1 bpg (over 2 games)

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MARK LEE (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

12 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (C) Andre Lowden (NYE) 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) BRIAN LAW (GUARD ME MAYBE)

22 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 spg, 1 bpg (over 2 games)
Runner-up: (G) Josh Fan (DYN) 25 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals 

The High-5 Club

Austin Brown (FC2) 10-7-2-1-1
Victor Chia (NGC) 2-3-2-2-1
Jon Keaveny (PRB) 3-6-2-3-2
Brian Law (GMM) 13-7-2-4-1
Brian Law (GMM) 31-9-1-2-1
Andre Lowden (NYE) 4-10-1-3-1
Peter Moon (NYE) 5-4-1-1-1
Sal Nasser (DYN) 14-6-2-1-1
Chris Seerveld (DYN) 6-7-1-1-1
Andrew Suh (PRB) 8-9-1-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Ace Watanasuparp (NGC) 37, Brian Law (GMM) 31
3FG: Eugene Truong (PRB) 5, [2 players] 4
REB: Mark Lee (NGC) 12, [2 players] 10
AST: Kento Kato (GMM), Tommy Wong (GMM) 5
STL: J. Fan (DYN), B. Law (GMM), M. Lee (NGC) 4
BLK: J. Keaveny (PRB), A. Suh (PRB), T. Zhang (PRB) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (JUST RISE)

16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F/C) Anthony Hull (SKL) 17 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) DANIUS GIEDRAITIS (LEGO)

12 rebounds, 9 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Ben Hoynes (UBC) 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) ELLIOT CURTIS (SKILLSHARE)

12 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G/F) Jonathan Chiu (LEG) 13 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) BEN HOYNES (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

13 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Joe Shelley (UBC) 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 9-12-5-9-1
Louis Konig (UBC) 8-10-6-2-1
Teddy Lo (RIS) 2-11-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Anthony Hull (SKL) 17, Leuis Ng (RIS) 16
3FG: Elliott Curtis (SKL) 4, Allen Liu (RiS) 3
REB: J. Chiu (LEG) 13, E. Curtis (SKL), D. Giedraitis (LEG) 12
AST: Elliott Curtis (SKL) 6, Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 5
STL: Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 9, Leuis Ng (RIS) 3
BLK: Ben Hoynes (UBC) 2, [4 players] 1

TDL Fall 2016 Week 8 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) MICHAEL REDING (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

38 points, 21 rebounds, 11 assists, 9 steals
Runner-up: (G/F) David Farnham (NFZ) 36 ppg, 7 3pg, 11 rpg, 5 apg (over 2 games)

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) JAMES ALEXANDER (SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS)

7 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F/C) Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 15 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

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

22 points, 15 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Pete Panos (STM) 15 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assiss, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) DAIN SCHEIBEL (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Dylan Rafferty (STM) 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

James Alexander (SKK) 5-7-4-6-1
Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 22-15-2-5-2
Yifu Huang (SES) 5-3-1-1-1
Paul LaBarbera (SKK) 9-6-2-1-2
Nick Liveris (NFZ) 15-10-2-2-1
Mike Meng (NFZ) 7-8-7-2-1
Jeff Rose (RAR) 6-7-1-1-2
Dain Scheibel (DOR) 18-6-5-1-1
Sean Zhang (SKW) 10-6-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Michael Reding (NFZ) 38, David Farnham (NFZ) 35
3FG: D. Farnham (NFZ) 9, Will Chu (DOR) 6
REB: Michael Reding (NFZ) 21, Jin BaE Kim (DOR) 17
AST: Emmett Van Slyke (NFZ) 13, Michael Reding (NFZ) 11
STL: Michael Reding (NFZ) 9, James Alexander (SKK) 6
BLK: [4 players] 2, [11 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F/C) NOAH SCOVRONICK (TEAL CURTAIN)

24 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 20.5 ppg, 16 rpg, 1.5 spg (over 2 games)

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

17 rpg, 1.5 spg, 2 bpg (over 2 games)
Runner-up: (C) Victor Chia (FOB) 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

17 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.5 spg, 2 bpg (over 2 games)
Runner-up: (F) Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 12 rpg, 3 spg, 1 bpg (over 2 games)

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) YIANNIS PARANNI (GOAT HERDERS)

7.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 7 apg, 2.5 spg (over 2 games)
Runner-up: (C) Frank Ward (GOA) 10.5 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.5 bpg (over 2 games)

The High-5 Club

G Beaubrun (WOL) 3-7-1-1-1
Victor Chia (FOB) 7-5-5-3-4
Jerry Ho (BOM) 13-4-2-3-2
David Hsiung (BOM) 14-5-2-1-1
Jake Liu (BOM) 9-8-1-1-1
Derek Lu (RAP) 17-7-7-4-1
Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 14-8-1-4-2
Sherwin Salar (BOM) 2-20-6-1-3
Sherwin Salar (BOM) 9-14-5-2-1
Noah Scovronick (TEA) 24-10-1-3-1
Amir Stein (RAP) 5-4-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 31, Noah Scovronick (TEA) 24
3FG: Ian Zack (TEA) 5, Will Chu (TAP), Jerry Ho (BOM) 4
REB: Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 21, Sherwin Salar (BOM) 20
AST: Y. Paranni (GOA) 11, J. Ho (BOM), D. Lu (RAP) 7
STL: J. Ho (BOM), D. Lu (RAP), B. Ryhija (TEA) 4
BLK: Victor Chia (FOB) 4, Sherwin Salar (BOM) 3

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G/F) DANIEL MOSLEY (JAPAN UNITED)

17 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists
Runner-up: (F) Leo Fu (PAN) 18 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) BEN WANG (THE PANDAS)

12 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Leo Fu (PAN) 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) DANIEL MOSLEY (JAPAN UNITED)

17 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists
Runner-up: (C) Felix Zhang (GOO) 15 points, 13 rebounds

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) LEON CHEUNG (GOON SQUAD)

15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (G) Zhongzheng Hao (PAN) 11 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Leo Fu (PAN) 18-5-1-1-1
Ben Wang (PAN) 8-12-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: L. Fu (PAN), R. Takahashi (JPU) 18, [2 players] 17
3FG: L. Fu (PAN), Z. Hao (PAN) 3, [5 players] 2
REB: Daniel Mosley (JPU) 18, Felix Zhang (GOO) 13
AST: O. Tanigawa (JPU) 7, D. Mosley (JPU), E. Tsao (PAN) 5
STL: J. Lau (GOO), E. Tsao (PAN) 3, [4 players] 2
BLK: M. Chen (GOO), B. Grant (LIF) 2, [2 players] 1

TDL Fall 2016 Week 7 Player Awards (D2, D3 Sun)

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) DEREK LU (RAPTORS)

17 points, 13 rebounds, 14 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 27 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) NAKAMI MORRISON (NYUNITED)

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

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ADAM WANG (RAPTORS)

21 points, 27 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) James Zhang (NYU) 11 points, 19 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) NAKAMI MORRISON (NYUNITED)

27 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (C) Frank Ward (GOA) 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

G Beaubrun (WOL) 3-7-1-1-1
Victor Chia (FOB) 8-3-2-1-1-1
David Hsiung (BOM) 17-3-1-3-2

Louis Konig (TAP) 15-9-7-4-1
Kaigang Li (NYU) 2-2-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tommy Wong (RAP) 32, Alvin Kong (RAP) 29
3FG: Tommy Wong (RAP) 8, David Hsiung (BOM) 4
REB: Adam Wang (RAP) 27, James Zhang (NYU) 19
AST: Derek Lu (RAP) 14, A. Gochal (TEA), Konig (TAP) 7
STL: N. Morrison (NYU) 5, L. Konig (TAP), D. Lu (RAP) 4
BLK: Kevin Leung (TAP), Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 3

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) NEIL DUMADAG (STREET DREAMS)

25 points, 5 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Charles Zhang (GOO) 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) NEIL DUMADAG (STREET DREAMS)

6 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Ben Wang (PAN) 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) FELIX ZHANG (GOON SQUAD)

8 points, 15 rebounds, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Leo Fu (PAN) 9 points, 13 rebounds, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) CHARLES ZHANG (GOON SQUAD)

24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) T.I. Pusey (STR) 18 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists

The High-5 Club

James Johnston (STR) 9-11-1-1-1
Jon Lau (GOO) 5-5-3-2-1
Anthony Ng (STR) 2-2-2-3-1
Ben Wang (PAN) 12-10-3-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Neil Dumadag (STR) 25, Charles Zhang (GOO) 24
3FG: Hao Zh0ngzheng (PAN) 6, Neil Dumadag (STR) 5
REB: Felix Zhang (GOO) 15, Leo Fu (PAN) 13
AST: BJ Grant (LIF), Miguel Melbourne (STR) 6
STL: Yu Sato (JPU) 5, Neil Dumadag (STR) 4
BLK: Neil Dumadag (STR), Pat Lee (RIS) 2

TDL Fall 2016 Week 7 Power Rankings (D1, D2, D3 WN)

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
DYN		 3-2 It’s been an interesting season in that no team–including the no. 1 NY DYNASTY–has stood out as the outright favorite to win it all. But two of this team’s three wins come against the rest of the Top 3. Despite the two losses, DYN appears to be the team to beat.
2 (=) HON 3-1 The HONEY BADGERS bring their trademark defensive effort back to weeknights and they are once again contenders to win it all. Veteran (C) Rich Chang has been a solid addition to fill up the paint, he seems to fit right into what the Badgers do best.
3 (+1) PWC 3-2 When PWC IIII makes their 3FGs, they’re tough. (G) Dain Scheibel & (F) Matt Modrick have been All-TDL First Team caliber players this season, they’ve consistently given PWC a chance to win every night. Also not to be overlooked is (F) James Reingruber‘s infectious hustle.
4 (-1) 70S 2-2 THAT 70S TEAM is loaded with talent and now they’re finally looking like they know how to use it, going 2-1 in their last 3, just barely losing to PWC on Oct 19. (C) Martin Brusewitz has been quietly dominant and (G) Shaun Crummy will finish as D1’s most versatile guard.
5 (-1) ABN 2-3 Packed with hustle players, the AQUA BEST NINJAS have a top of the line scorer in (F) Jason Wu, by far the league’s biggest player in (C) Rigo Sargeant and now a backcourt that has seen it all before. Luckily for them, all teams make playoffs, where they should thrive.
6 (=) TOP 1-4 The TOP STARS are the only team to beat a fully loaded DYN so far this season. Which says a lot about their ceiling. Rookie (C) Quinn Hood has been a force right away, complementing TOP’s regulars well. And (F) Mike Song‘s physical style also seems to fit right in.

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (+5)
NYE		 4-1 Since adding (F) Jarrett McCrea, the JUSTICE LEAGUE hasn’t just won 4 straight, they’ve won by an average margin of 23.5 ppg. Which means they will likely move up into the D1 playoffs should this level of dominance continue. JLA is red hot right now.
2 (=) NGC 3-0 This is a veteran team with all the right pieces in place. NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE is undefeated right now and haven’t even really woken up offensively. They’re pacing themselves for the playoffs, expect this team to go late into the post-season and contend for the title.
3 (=) DYN 3-1 NY DYNASTY are a guard-heavy team, but they’ve finally found the right front-court to fit their style of play. (F) Danny Lung is a defensive-minded, mobile big and (F) Tim Chin is a heady, knockdown shooter, both perfectly complement (G) Will Moy and (G) Josh Fan.
4 (-3) GMM 2-2 When (G) Tommy Wong is shooting well, GUARD ME MAYBE always has a chance. But they can’t rely solely on that. GMM hasn’t had much depth in the front-court–they’re strength is their guard-play. But if they can get (F) Brian Law to more games, they may turn this around yet.
5 (-1) PRB 1-3 The PRETTY BOYS haven’t looked themselves lately. This is a team built around (G) David Chu‘s scoring, but despite a very solid 23.3 ppg, he hasn’t been at his best. They need to bring in another scorer and if he is a permanent add, (F) Chris Di is a good choice to do that.
6 (+1) DPY 1-4 DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF picked up their first win and a big part of that is thanks to mid-season addition (G) Terence Stroude. This is a new team that still has a long way to go to build the chemistry needed to win consistently in this league, but this is a good step forward.
7 (-1) NYE 1-4 They took a disappointing loss to DPY in Week 6, but TEAM NYCE has more than enough talent on the team to turn this around. Luckily, all teams will make playoffs so if they can get momentum going into the post season, an upset may be on the horizon.

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
SKL		 4-1 SKILLSHARE took their first loss in a bit of a deflating kind of game. (F) Scott Sullivan went out early to a sore back and (C) Anthony Hull was late to the game. For as good as this team is, they are better than the sum of their parts. They need everyone there and healthy to win it all.
2 (=) 30F 5-1 This might be the surprise team of the season so far, but there’s always a couple in D3. 30-FOR-30 is largely unpolished but they are young and make up for mistakes by playing with a ton of energy. They also have (F) Adam Wang and (C) Ezekial Kim, likely All-TDL 1st Team players.
3 (=) RIS 2-2 They haven’t been invincible this season, but JUST RISE is essentially the same Spaghetti Ramen team with no (F) Mark Hahn. Now, that’s a big hole to fill, and they won’t be able to, but they got a big win over SKL last week that means it’s getting close to playoff time.
4 (+1) UBC 3-2 As long as they have (G) David Weiss on the floor, UNCLE BOUGHT A COW has a chance. This team is also young, with key players new to the league, but like 3oF, they play with great energy.
5 (+2) DYN 2-4 NY DYNASTY has had a number of low-post options fill in, but they couldn’t get any of them playoff eligible, which will hurt in the playoffs. But their backcourt of (G) Steve Shin and (G) Ren Hsieh will be one of the tougher ones to defend come playoff time.
6 (-2) LEG 1-4 The truth is, LEGO‘s assembled talent is better than their record, but for whatever reason, they have not been winning games. Continuity from the roster for each game is definitely a big part of it. If they can get hot going into the playoffs, this team is good enough for a deep run.
7 (-1) NYK 1-4 The NYCAC KINGS showed up big in their win last week over UBC. They needed that one to build some momentum going into the playoffs. Every team makes it so they’ll have a chance to pull of an upset. Rookie (G) Kavin Zhao has been a force all season.

TDL Fall 2016 Week 6 Player Awards (D3 Sun)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) CHARLES ZHANG (GOON SQUAD)

31 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G/F) Daniel Mosley (JPU) 24 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MIGUEL MELBOURNE (STREET DREAMS)

10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F/C) Brian Chin (SPR) 6 rebounds, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) DANIEL MOSLEY (JAPAN UNITED)

24 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G/F) Raymond Chan (STR) 12 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) T.I. PUSEY (STREET DREAMS)

19 points, 5 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Leon Cheung (GOO) 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists

The High-5 Club

Richard Gu (GOO) 20-5-8-1-1
John Lee (SPR) 18-5-2-1-1
Pat Lee (SPR) 6-11-2-1-1
Miguel Melbourne (STR) 13-10-4-3-1
Eddie Tsao (PAN) 9-7-4-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Charles Zhang (GOO) 31, Daniel Mosley (JPU) 24
3FG: Charles Zhang (GOO) 6, T.I. Pusey (STR) 5
REB: Daniel Mosley (JPU) 14, Jon Lau (GOO) 13
AST: Osamu Tanigawa (JPU) 9, Richard Gu (GOO) 8
STL: Osamu Tanigawa (JPU) 5, [5 players] 3
BLK: Brian Chin (SPR) 3, Joe Watana (LIF) 2

TDL Fall 2016 Week 5 Player Awards (D3 WN)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (JUST RISE)

20 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Scott Sullivan (SKL) 19 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (JUST RISE)

11 rebounds, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) Elliot Curtis (SKL) 4 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SCOTT SULLIVAN (SKILLSHARE)

19 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Kavin Zhao (NYK) 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) KAVIN ZHAO (NYCAC KINGS)

13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (C) Ezekial Kim (30F) 10 points, 16 rebounds, 2 blocks

The High-5 Club

Jon Chiu (LEG) 7-6-3-2-1
Eugene Hwang (LEG) 8-7-1-2-2
Lijo Kochupaul (DYN) 8-3-1-1-1
Jin Yu Li (30F) 4-8-3-1-1
Scott Sullivan (SKL) 19-13-1-1-1
Kavin Zhao (NYK) 12-7-1-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Leuis Ng (RIS) 20, Scott Sullivan (SKL) 19
3FG: [4 players] 2, [4 players] 1
REB: Ezekial Kim (3oF) 16, Scott Sullivan (SKL) 13
AST: Elliot Curtis (SKL) 6, Henry Kan (NYK) 5
STL: E. Curtis (SKL), L. Ng (RIS) 5, E. Liu (RIS) 4
BLK: E. Hwang (LEG), E. Kim (30F), K. Leung (RIS) 2

TDL Fall 2016 Week 5 Player Awards (D3 Sun)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) LEO FU (THE PANDAS)

19 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Eddie Tsao (PAN) 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) BEN WANG (THE PANDAS)

14 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Leo Fu (PAN) 11 rebounds, 3 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) BARRINGTON GRANT (LET IT FLY)

11 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Daniel Mosley (JPU) 12 points, 19 rebounds, 2 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ZHONGZHENG HAO (THE PANDAS) 

17 points, 4 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Leon Cheung (GOO) 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals 

The High-5 Club

Eddie Tsao (PAN) 21-6-1-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Eddie Tsao (PAN) 21, Leo Fu (PAN) 19
3FG: P. Bishop (LIF), Z. Hao (PAN) 4, [2 players] 3
REB: D. Mosley (JPU) 19, J. Lau (GOO), F. Zhang (GOO) 15
AST: Barrington Grant (LIF) 9, Ben Wang (PAN) 7
STL: Leo Fu (PAN) 3, [4 players] 2
BLK: Barrington Grant (LIF), Eddie Tsao (PAN) 1

TDL Fall 2016 Week 4 Player Awards (D3 Weeknights)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) YOUNG WANG (NY DYNASTY)

19 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
Runner-up: (F) Ben Hoynes (UBC) 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) KAVIN ZHAO (NYCAC KINGS)

7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Peter Kim (30F) 5 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) CHRIS SEERVELD (NY DYNASTY)

6 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Kavin Zhao (NYK) 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) BEN HOYNES (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Kavin Zhao (NYK) 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The High-5 Club

Tom Coffey (LEG) 11-14-2-2-2
Joseph Park (30F) 8-6-1-1-1
Jin Yu Li (30F) 7-5-5-2-1
Kavin Zhao (NYK) 12-7-1-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Matt Auerbach (RIS) 21, Steve Shin, Young Wang 19
3FG: Matt Auerbach (RIS) 6, Ivan Hui (LEG) 4
REB: T. Coffey (LEG), E. Kim (30F) 14, J. Kim (LEG) 11
AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 8, I. Hui (LEG), L. Ng (RIS) 7
STL: Peter Kim (30F) 4, Chris Seerveld (DYN) 3
BLK: T. Coffey (LEG), D. Huke (DYN) 2, K. Zhao (NYK) 2