Category: 3rd Division

TDL Fall 2016 Semi-Weekly Power Rankings (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(N/A)
NFZ
3-0 Yung No Fly Zone is no stranger to this spot. When this incarnation of the team came together, they immediately won a championship. But the 4 seasons afterward have been met with disappointment despite some dominant regular seasons. But here they are again with a strong start.
(N/A) SKW 1-1 The two-time defending champs don’t need a great reg season to get it going in the playoffs. Make no mistake, SK War Dog is still the team to beat despite the loss to DOR. They lose (F) Mike Palacios to STM but (F) Sean Zhang returns. (G) John Hsu also joins for guard depth.
(N/A) DOR 2-1 This incarnation of Doris From Rego Park has been impressive so far to say the last. New add (G) Zack Koerber has been on a tear and (G) Will Chu is shooting well. Maybe the best backcourt in D1, not to mention (G) Dain Scheibel who is dominating in the weeknight D1. Didn’t even mention (C) Jordan Calhoun‘s return. DOR is stacked.
(N/A) LMA 2-2 Lace’O My Aso has lost two hard-fought games vs teams in the Top 3, but this is finally looking like a steeled, veteran team that knows how to beat the teams they should beat. With (G) Mathew Joshy‘s scoring, if they can get over the hump against the next tier, they can be real contenders. 
(N/A) RAR 2-1 Solid season so far for Raining Rosebuds, with (G) Miguel Melbourne at the helm, they have a fiery guard who can score and defend. Depth will always be an issue here, but they have some solid pieces to make a post-season move this fall. 
(N/A) SES 2-2 The new team on the block, Sesame Chicken has some talent on the roster. (F) James Zhang and (F) Richard Sun are the standard-bearers, they lead the way. This is a deep roster and it’s not clear yet just how much everyone can contribute. 
(N/A) STM 1-2 Another new team coming from SIPAG, Stranger Team is led by the very definition of motor guy, (F) Pete Panos along with (F) Michael Palacios and sharpshooter (G) Joey Chin. They have some exciting new players in the mix as well, if they can get hot, this is a team that could make some post-season noise.
(N/A) LIF 1-2 It’s early in the season and Let It Fly could arguably be 2-1 if not for some bad breaks, but this is a deep team who will score by committee. Especially if (F) Justin Velasquez stays on. The expectation is that LIF will make a move up as the season wears on.
(N/A) SKK 0-3 Rough start for Shawn Kemp’s Kids after sitting out a season. All the usual suspects are back with (G) Donovan Walsh still scoring at a high level, they just haven’t looked very much in sync so far. But as it seems with any team in the field this season, if they can get it together, they can make moves. No easy wins this fall, which may be good or bad. 

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(N/A)
SXP
2-0 Both wins came against contenders in the Top 3 so yes, the back-to-back champions are still the team to beat. The Sex Panthers have only gotten better with age, able to play themselves out of pretty much any situation. And with teams focusing on (G) David Chu this season, (F) Chris Di and (G) Greg Loeffert have stepped up big. It’s a dynasty in the making.
(N/A) FOB 3-0 This is the best start that Gritty FOB City has seen in awhile and they’re doing it on defense anchored by (C) Victor Chia, and with (G) Ace Watanasuparp leading the chard on offense. (G) David Ri and (F) Kenneth Van are still viable options too. This team is loaded.
(N/A) WOL 3-1 The Wolverines have had championship defense in place since they first came into the league and now with the addition of (G) Nick Abrapour, they may have the perimeter offensive option they need to finally win it all. (F) Nick Liveris has been dominant so far this season.
(N/A) NYU 2-2 NYUnited needs to get their roster settled or they’ll have to forfeit more games.  They just have way too many players and too many that aren’t in the right division. If they can pare this roster down, the core is a solid unit that can be a contender.
(N/A) BOM 1-2 Forget about the no. 5 ranking, the Bomb Squad will be around late into the playoffs. They have the defensive pedigree similar to WOL, and an added offensive option this season with (F) John Mei returning. But this team is still a bruiser of a team led by (F) Sherwin Salar and (C) Joey Bravo‘s physicality on both ends of the court.
(N/A) TEA 1-2 It might be starting to sound like a broken record, but at full strength Teal Curtain is a contender. They just rarely have everyone on the court at once. Lots of guys putting up impressive #s so far, but the results is just 1-2. They should still make the playoffs regardless.
(N/A) TAP 1-2 TAP NY seems to come and go in cycles. After the franchise’s best ever season (despite barely losing in the title game), TAP has struggled to a start this season. And the absence of (F) Jin Bae Kim from the lineup is telling as to why. They expect him back, but will it be too late?
(N/A) GOA 1-2 This is a much-improved Goat Herders team, and though they’re just 1-2 now, they can climb the ladder if they get the chemistry right. The ceiling is high for this squad with an imposing front-court and an exciting new add at the point in (G) Yianni Paranni.
(N/A) RAP 0-3 There is plenty of talent on this Raptors roster, especially at the guard position. The issue has been attendance, and they still have not secured a viable big man. That’s hurt with the opponents they’ve played so far. But, with this group of veterans, don’t be surprised if they make a sudden surge into the playoffs.

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(N/A)
SPR
3-1 The three-time D3 defending champion Spaghetti Ramen has picked up right where they’ve left off even with (F) Mark Hahn out for the season. There’s really not much else to say, they’re the team to beat.
(N/A) JPU 2-1 Japan United‘s top 5 players are pretty stacked for D3, attendance may be the ultimate decider as to whether they can challenge SPR for the D3 title this season. All the pieces are here.
(N/A) STR 3-1 Street Dreams will be one of the most entertaining teams to watch this season. With (G) Miguel Melbourne at the helm, they have enough offense to win any game, the trick is locking things down on D.
(N/A) PAN 2-1 Likewise one of the more entertaining teams we’ll see play, The Pandas have do-it-all (F) Ben Wang and (G) Eddie Tsao who is one of D3’s most electric scorers. With another shooter added this season in (F) Zhongzheng Hao, these guys may be on to something.
(N/A) LIF 0-3 Let It Fly may not win many games this season, but they’re definitely a favorite of the league. They always compete and look fresh doing it. (F) Daniel Olmann has been a solid scoring threat in the paint, but LIF needs to get some 3FGs to drop to get some Ws.
(N/A) GOO 0-3 Ditto for Goon Squad, (F) Jon Lau‘s team always goes hard. (G) Leon Cheung has been the scorer they’ve needed–despite inexplicably not scoring last week–and they have a nice option in (C) Felix Zhang in the paint. All teams will make playoffs in this division so it’s really just a matter of building some chemistry for a post-season run.

TDL Fall 2016 Week 4 Player Awards (D3 Sundays)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) MARC LASHLY (JAPAN UNITED)

25 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals

Runner-up: (G) Miguel Melbourne (STR) 30 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MATT AUERBACH (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

5 rebounds, 7 steals

Runner-up: (F) Marc Lashly (JPU) 8 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JON LAU (GOON SQUAD)

14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Larry Leung (STR) 6 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Neil Dumadag (STR) 13-8-2-2-1
Jon Lau (GOO) 14-11-2-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Miguel Melbourne (STR) 30, Marc Lashly (JPU) 25
3FG: Neil Dumadag (STR), Teddy Lo (SPR) 3, [3 players] 2
REB: Jon Lau (GOO), Larry Leung (STR) 11, [2 players] 10
AST: Osamu Tanigawa (JPU) 8, Miguel Melbourne (STR) 6
STL: Matt Auerbach (SPR) 7, Marc Lashly (JPU) 6
BLK: Jon Lau (GOO) 2, [5 players] 1

TDL Fall 2016 Week 3 Player Awards (All Weekend Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) ZACK KOERBER (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

28 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 22 points, 16 rebounds, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

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

6 rebounds, 7 steals

Runner-up: (G) Donovan Walsh (SKK) 7 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) PETE PANOS (STRANGER TEAM)

12 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Eric Fang (SES) 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) DUSTIN RAMOS (STRANGER TEAM)

20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Justin Velasquez (LIF) 12 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists

The High-5 Club

Jason Carver (SKK) 2-5-1-1-1
Graham Diamond (SKK) 10-13-1-2-1
Eric Fang (SES) 5-11-6-1-2
Justin Mar (NFZ) 8-4-2-2-1
Pete Panos (STM) 12-12-7-1-2
Landon Quick (NFZ) 19-2-4-4-2
Dain Scheibel (DOR) 2-2-4-3-1
Peyton Sun (SES) 3-6-2-2-21
Jay Yee (SKW) 9-2-2-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Zack Koerber (DOR) 28, Donovan Walsh (SKK) 27
3FG: Richard Sun (SES) 4, [5 players] 3
REB: Michael Reding (NFZ) 16, Graham Diamond (SKK) 13
AST: J. Alexander (SKK), E. Fang (SES) 6, [5 players] 5
STL: James Alexander (SKK) 7, Donovan Walsh (SKK) 6
BLK: [5 players] 2, [9 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) NOAH SCOVRONICK (TEAL CURTAIN)

25 points, 20 rebounds, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Chris Di (SXP) 25 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) DAN TAK (SEX PANTHERS)

13 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Joseph Bravo (BOM) 11 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) NOAH SCOVRONICK (TEAL CURTAIN)

25 points, 20 rebounds, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Dan Tak (SXP) 13 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) GRANT SUN (NYUNITED)

16 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 10 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals 

The High-5 Club

Nick Abrapour (WOL) 9-8-1-1-1
Joseph Bravo (BOM) 10-11-3-4-2
Danny Che (TAP) 2-3-1-1-1
Jerry Ho (BOM) 11-2-1-2-1
Louis Konig (TAP) 18-5-3-2-1
Anthony Liveris (WOL) 6-3-2-2-1
Kevin Leung (TAP) 6-6-1-1-1
David Ri (FOB) 11-4-3-2-2
Dan Tak (SXP) 6-13-2-4-2
James Zhang (NYU) 8-3-5-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: C. Di (SXP), N. Scovronick (TEA) 25, T. Wong (RAP) 24
3FG: Ace Watanasuparp (FOB) 5, David Chu (SXP) 4
REB: Noah Scovronick (TEA) 20, Dan Tak (SXP) 13
AST: David Chu (SXP) 8, Alex Gochal (TEA) 7
STL: [3 players] 4, [3 players] 3
BLK: [4 players] 2, [9 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) MIGUEL MELBOURNE (STREET DREAMS)

29 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Ben Wang (PAN) 7 points, 24 rebounds, 10 assists, 8 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) BEN WANG (THE PANDAS)

24 rebounds, 8 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Eddie Tsao (PAN) 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) BEN WANG (THE PANDAS)

7 points, 24 rebounds, 10 assists, 8 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Mike Nelson (LIF) 8 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist 

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) HAO ??? (THE PANDAS)

26 points, 8 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (G) Leon Cheung (GOO) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Marc Lashly (JPU) 10-10-4-2-1
Pat Lee (SPR) 4-2-1-1-2
Miguel Melbourne (STR) 29-8-4-3-1
Eddie Tsao (PAN) 20-6-6-3-3
Ben Wang (PAN) 7-24-10-8-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Miguel Melbourne (STR) 29, Hao ??? (PAN) 26
3FG: Hao ??? (PAN) 8, Jeffrey Fan (PAN) 4
REB: Ben Wang (PAN) 24, Felix Zhang (GOO) 18
AST: Ben Wang (PAN) 10, Barrington Grant (LIF) 6
STL: Ben Wang (PAN) 8, [2 players] 3
BLK: Eddie Tsao (PAN) 3, [3 players] 2

TDL Fall 2016 Semi-Weekly Power Rankings

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(N/A)
SKL
2-0 With the overall competition level sliding down just a bit, Skillshare has completely dominated the field so far. Their roster from last season is intact, and their chemistry as a team continues to improve. (G) Elliot Curtis and (F) Scott Sullivan are a monster of a duo right now.
(N/A) 30F 2-1 They played Skillshare closer than anyone so far, and they’ve won their last two. 30-for-30 is led by (F) Adam Wang, playing a point forward role for the team while shooting very well from 3, and of course, big man (C) Ezekial Kim, who’s been a monster on the offensive glass.
(N/A) RIS 0-1 Just Rise (of the Spaghetti Ramen franchise) may take some losses this season as (F) Mark Hahn sits out for shoulder surgery. MVP (G) Leuis Ng will also be resting his back. But never forget that there has not yet been a D3  season in which Ng didn’t win the championship.
(N/A) LEG 1-1 This is essentially the same roster as last season, LEGO has some viable scoring options and solid defense as well with (C) Danius Giedraitis holding down the paint. If they can get hot from the 3-pt line this season, they can make a move toward contention.
(N/A) UBC 1-1 They’re 1-1 with both games decided on by 4 pts or less. Uncle Bought a Cow is a defensive-minded team with one of the D3’s best PGs in (G) David Weiss. This is a relatively new team, but with veteran (F) Louis Konig also guiding the way, they can move up quickly. 
(N/A) NYK 0-1 The NYCAC Kings are a veteran team with a commitment to defense that should improve, particularly as rookie (G) Kavia Zhao gets into more of a comfort zone with the team and competition. He is a young, quick guard that can make a lot happen for the Kings.
(N/A) DYN 0-2 Not a good start for a completely revamped NY Dynasty roster, but they’re a botched 2:00 min drill away from being 1-1. (G) Steve Shin and (F) Chris Seerveld provide the scoring as (G) Ren Hsieh takes a backseat this season, but they gotta cut down TOs, starting with Hsieh.

TDL Fall 2016 Week 2 Player Awards

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) TOMMY WONG (HONEY BADGERS)

30 points, 10 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Jason Wu (ABN) 22 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (HONEY BADGERS)

5 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Jason Wu (ABN) 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block 

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

19 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (C) Rigo Sargeant (ABN) 12 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) QUINN HOOD (TOP STARS)

16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Fedrick Lundegardh (70S) 9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Kieran Brennan (TOP) 15-3-4-1-1
Martin Brusewitz (70S) 16-11-3-3-1
Quinn Hood (TOP) 16-10-4-2-2
Jeffrey Lam (ABN) 9-7-2-1-1
Zach Moretti (HON) 19-14-1-3-1
Ben Perkins (TOP) 19-2-4-3-1
Chris Trenchard (HON) 3-7-3-3-1
Alex Tsay (HON) 2-5-4-4-1
Jason Wu (ABN) 22-6-1-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tommy Wong (HON) 30, Jason Wu (ABN) 22
3FG: Tommy Wong (HON) 10, [4 players] 3
REB: Rigo Sargeant (ABN) 17, Zach Moretti (HON) 14
AST: [7 players] 4, [2 players] 3
STL: Alex Tsay (HON), Jason Wu (ABN) 4, [3 players] 3
BLK: Quinn Hood (TOP), Rigo Sargeant (ABN) 2, [4 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) TOMMY WONG (GUARD ME MAYBE)

19 points, 5 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 15 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) BRIAN LAW (GUARD ME MAYBE)

11 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 14 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

15 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Brian Law (GMM) 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

15 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (F) Brian Law (GMM) 6 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals 

The High-5 Club

Jason Chan (NYE) 5-6-3-3-2
Kasime Cole (JLA) 2-14-2-1-2
Brian Law (GMM) 6-11-7-6-1
Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 15-16-3-2-1
James Sung (PRB) 9-2-1-1-1
Jomah Williams (DPY) 7-10-2-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tommy Wong (GMM) 19, Moon Yun (NYE) 18
3FG: Tommy Wong (GMM) 5, Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 4
REB: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 16, Kasime Cole (JLA) 14
AST: B. Law (GMM), J. Rodriguez (JLA) 7, A. Wang (GMM) 5
STL: Brian Law (GMM) 6, Brandon Bailey (DPY) 4
BLK: Moon Yun (NYE) 3, [3 players] 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

26 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: Ezekial Kim (30F) 11 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ADAM WANG (30 FOR 30)

3 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Pat Lee (RIS) 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SCOTT SULLIVAN (SKILLSHARE)

12 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists

Runner-up: (C) Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) EZEKIAL KIM (30 FOR 30)

11 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Craig Shelley (UBC) 6 points, 4 rebounds, game-winning 3FG

The High-5 Club

Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 3-12-1-1-1
David Huke (DYN) 3-8-1-1-1
Louis Konig (UBC) 6-6-3-2-2
Pat Lee (RIS) 2-5-3-4-2
Adam Wang (30F) 11-3-4-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Weiss (UBC) 26, Steve Shin (DYN) 25
3FG: Allen Liu (RIS), Adam Wang (30F) 3, [5 players] 2
REB: J. Gutman (SKL), E. Kim (30F), S. Sullivan (SKL) 13
AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 6, M. Hamane (SKL), A. Wang (30F) 4
STL: [4 players] 4, [1 player] 3
BLK: Louis Konig (UBC), Pat Lee (RIS) 2, [4 players] 1

TDL Fall 2016 Week 2 Player Awards

1ST DIVISION (SUN)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) ZACK KOERBER (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

26 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals

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

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) CHUNG LEE (LACE’O MY ASO)

6 rebounds, 7 steals

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

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) PETE PANOS (STRANGER TEAM)

16 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: (C) Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 14 rebounds, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) HET SUN (SESAME CHICKEN)

14 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Marlon Sim (STM) 5 points, 7 assists, 5 steals

The High-5 Club

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

Weekly League Leaders 

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

2ND DIVISION (SUN)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

19 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

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

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (GRITTY FOB CITY)

16 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Frank Ward (GOA) 6 rebounds, 5 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) ALVIN KONG (RAPTORS)

23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: Sherwin Salar (BOM) 19 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) BLOG ZOU (NYUNITED)

16 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals

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

The High-5 Club

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

Weekly League Leaders 

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

3RD DIVISION (SUN)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal

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

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MIGUEL MELBOURNE (STREET DREAMS)

7 rebounds, 5 steals

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

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) BEN WANG (THE PANDAS)

20 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

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

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) LEON CHEUNG (GOON SQUAD)

21 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal

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

The High-5 Club

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

Weekly League Leaders 

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

TDL Fall 2016 Week 1 Player Awards (D3 WN)

3rd Division Player of the Week

(G) ELLIOTT CURTIS (SKILLSHARE)

22.5 ppg, 4.5 3pg, 5.5 rpg, 8 apg (in 2 games)

 Runner-up: (F) Adam Wang (30F) 19 ppg, 5 3pg, 5.5 rpg, 2.5 spg (in 2 games)

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MICHAEL HAMANE (SKILLSHARE)

1 rebound, 9 steals

 Runner-up: (C) Ezekial Kim (30F) 16.5 rpg, 2 bpg (in 2 games) 

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SCOTT SULLIVAN (SKILLSHARE)

20.5 ppg, 15 rpg, 6 apg, (in 2 games)

 Runner-up: (C) Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 7 points, 16 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) EZEKIAL KIM (30-FOR-30)

12 ppg, 16.5 rpg, 2 bpg (in 2 games)

 Runner-up: (G) Kavia Zhao (NYK) 7.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 6 apg, 2.5 spg (in 2 games)

The High-5 Club

Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 7-16-2-3-1
Julian Gutman (SKL) 12-15-1-2-1
Ben Haynes (UBC) 6-6-1-2-2
Ezekial Kim (30F) 8-13-2-1-1
Louis Konig (UBC) 3-4-1-3-1
William Yip (30F) 5-1-2-1-2
Kavia Zhao (NYK) 8-8-6-5-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: E. Curtis (SKL) 31, S. Shin (DYN), S. Sullivan (SKL) 24

3FG: Elliot Curtis (SKL) 7, Adam Wang (30F) 6

REB: Ezekial Kim (30F) 20, Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 16

AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 12, Scott Sullivan (SKL) 10

STL: Michael Hamane (SKL) 9, Kavia Zhao (NYK) 5

BLK: Julian Gutman (SKL), Ezekial Kim (30F) 3, [5 players] 2

TDL Summer 2016 End-of-Season Player Awards

Position: PG
Seasons: 3

3RD DIVISION MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

Statistics: 19.7 ppg, 65% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.5 spg

Season Notes: There was no more efficient player than Spaghetti Ramen’s veteran point guard this season. He led the league in points per game and FG% (a stunning feat from the PG position). He was also Top 5 in assists. But more importantly, when his team needed him most, that’s when he was at his best, leading SPR to their 3rd straight title.

 Runner-up: (F) Carson Yiu (TOF) 18.7 ppg, 46% FGs, 8.1 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.4 spg

Position: SF
Seasons: 3

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

MARK HAHN (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

Statistics: 7.2 rpg, 3.4 spg, 1.2 fpg

Season Notes: When you have the league’s best player and best defender on the same team, you usually do pretty well for yourself. There may not be any more physically fit player than Hahn, and even fighting off injuries all season, he managed to change games completely with a seemingly pathological commitment to defense. 

 Runner-up: (C) Dan Tak (DYN) 9.2 rpg, 1 spg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 fpg

Position: SF
Seasons: 2

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

CARSON YIU (STINKY TOFU)

Statistics: 18.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.4 spg, 0.3 bpg

Season Notes: There is no one who can honestly say they play harder than Yiu. There are few players who look as if the team should have an oxygen tank waiting for him at every time-out, Yiu is one of them. I’m not really sure what “balls to the wall” actually means, but somehow I know it applies to how this man plays basketball.

 Runner-up: (F) Julian Gutman (SKL) 7 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 1.3 spg, 0.3 bpg

Position: SG
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

STEVEN WONG (NY FREEMASONS)

Statistics: 15.4 ppg, 43% FGs, 7.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.1 spg

Season Notes: The Freemasons saw a lot of turnaround on their roster this season from last, but they posted their best record yet with a 4-3 finish. That is due to Wong, who in is first season, carried this team by doing everything a player can do on the court to help his team win.

 Runner-up: (G/F) Zack Koerber (DOR) 11.3 ppg, 33% FGs, 4 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.3 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 19.7 ppg, 65% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.5 spg
(G) David Weiss (DOR) 16.7 ppg, 51% FGs, 4.9 rpg, 3.9 apg, 2.9 spg
(F) Carson Yiu (TOF) 18.7 ppg, 46% FGs, 8.1 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.4 spg
(F) Scott Sullivan (SKL) 13.7 ppg, 35% FGs, 9 rpg, 2 apg, 1.3 spg
(C) Dan Tak (DYN) 7.4 ppg, 48% FGs, 9.2 rpg, 1 spg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 fpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Elliot Curtis (SKL) 14.3 ppg, 38% FGs, 4.8 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1 spg
(G) Steven Wong (FRE) 15.4 ppg, 43% FGs, 7.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.1 spg
(F) Mark Hahn (SPR) 8 ppg, 33% FGs, 7.2 rpg, 3.8 apg, 3.4 spg
(F) Steve Shin (MYP) 16 ppg, 39% FGs, 5.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.2 spg
(C) Jason Chan (TOF) 9.6 ppg, 42% FGs, 9.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.2 bpg

All-Dynasty Honorable Mention

(G) Ren Hsieh (DYN) 14.6 ppg, 46% FGs, 2.6 rpg, 3.8 apg, 0.6 spg
(G) Kento Kato (DEM) 14.1 ppg, 39% FGs, 6.4 rpg, 3 apg, 2.4 spg
(F) Jonathan Chiu (LEG) 15 ppg, 41% FGs, 5.8 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1.2 spg
(F) Steve Song (DYN) 8.6 ppg, 47% FGs, 8.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 3.2 spg
(C) Anthony Hull (SKL) 12.5 ppg, 50% FGs, 9 rpg, 0.8 apg, 1 spg


All-Defensive Team

(G) David Weiss (DOR) 4.9 rpg, 2.9 spg, 0.3 bpg, 2.1 fpg
(G) Paul Savino (TOF) 4.8 rpg, 3.3 spg, 0.3 bpg, 0.8 fpg
(F) Mark Hahn (SPR) 7.2 rpg, 3.4 spg, 0 bpg, 1.2 fpg
(F) Steve Song (DYN) 8.2 rpg, 3.2 spg, 0 bpg, 0.8 fpg
(C) Dan Tak (DYN) 9.2 rpg, 1 spg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 fpg

Honorable Mention: Jason Chan (TOF), Danius Giedraitis (LEG), Ivan Hui (LEG), Steven Wong (FRE)


All-Hustle Team

(F) Jovan Irving (DEM) 6.2 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.7 spg, 0.3 bpg
(F) Carson Yiu (TOF) 18.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.4 spg, 0.3 bpg
(F) Young Jee (FAT) 3.8 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 0.2 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) Julian Gutman (SKL)  7 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 1.3 spg, 0.3 bp
(C) Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 4.4 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.1 spg, 0.6 bpg

Honorable Mention: Mark Hahn (SPR), Dan Tak (DYN), David Weiss (DOR)


All-Rookie Team

(G) Steven Wong (FRE) 15.4 ppg, 43% FGs, 7.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.1 spg
(G) Xavier Melendez (DEM) 14.4 ppg, 3.7 3pg, 4.6 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.3 spg
(F) Zach Koerber (DOR) 11.3 ppg, 33% FGs, 4.0 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.3 spg
(F) Jim Yang (MYP) 6.2 ppg, 37% FGs, 8.5 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.8 spg, 1.3 bpg
(C) Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 4.4 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.1 spg, 0.6 bpg

Honorable Mention: Johnny Lee (FRE), Gabe Melendez (DEM), Ju Zhang (MYP)

TDL Summer 2016 Playoff Preview – Semifinals

(1) SPAGHETTI RAMEN vs (4) STINKY TOFU

Semifinals – Tuesday (8/30) 7pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
The defending champions are right on track to defend their title, riding their #1 seed to an easy 1st rd win over MYP. Spaghetti Ramen (G) Leuis Ng is having one of his best-ever seasons, and should be a shoe-in for MVP. The tricky part may be whether (F) Mark Hahn is able to play. The perennial All-Def Team honoree re-aggravated a long-time shoulder injury this season, and won’t be 100% even if he is cleared to play.
SPR
7-1

60-57


TOF
5-3
A couple of very positive things came out of Stinky Tofu‘s first round win over FRE. (G) Eden Chuang had his best game of the season and (G) Paul Savino continues to bring a great all around effort. Which means they got the win despite a quiet night from (F) Carson Yiu. If they can continue to get this kind of balanced scoring, they very much could get back to the title game. And why not try to knock off SPR right now rather than in the chip. 
Key Player: Leuis Ng


The veteran Ng is a perennial MVP candidate–especially this season–for a reason. He’s the catalyst for SPR’s offense, doing his best work out in transition, and orchestrating the team’s half-court sets. He brings an all-around game in which you’ll see big #s in almost every statistical cat.


Pos: G
16.7 ppg
4.9 rpg
3.9 apg
Pos: G
16 ppg
8 rpg
7 apg
Key Player: Paul Savino


Savino has done a brought in great all-around #s as well for his team, though their game styles are quite different. Lately, Savino seems to be a threat to net a triple-double in every game, but his crafty defense may be his best asset, the aspect of his game TOF needs most.

(2) DORIS FROM REGO PARK vs (3) NY DYNASTY

Semifinals – Tuesday (8/30) 8pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Even with (G) David Weiss out of the lineup in the 1st rd, Doris From Rego Park had enough to knock off LEG–though it wasn’t exactly easy. (G) Zach Koerber stepped in with a big effort to help carry DOR to the semifinals. But now, facing a veteran team like DYN, they could use every man on deck, particularly a savvy veteran like Weiss who is as effective on defense as offense. DOR
7-1

58-54


DYN
6-2
In the reg season, DOR dominated the NY Dynasty, who played with a limited roster, and no bigs in the lineup. This week, they will have (F) Steve Song but not defensive maestro (C) Dan Tak, which means they’ll have to find a way to outscore their opponent. (G) Ren Hsieh looked tuned in as ever en route to a league-high 28 pts in the 1st rd., and they’ll need a repeat performance to beat DOR. 
Key Player: Zach Koerber


With Weiss out, the rookie Koerber stepped up well enough to get his team the win. Koerber is big for a guard in this division and his all-around skills give DOR a versatile offensive weapon and a defender that plays with motor.

Pos: G/F
17 ppg
5 rpg
5 apg
Pos: F
6 ppg
6 rpg
4 apg
Key Player: Steve Song


With more balanced scoring down the roster this season, Song wasn’t called upon to score much. But he is a dynamic post-up player who could be due for a big game vs a DOR defense whose weakness on D is arguably in the paint.