Category: 3rd Division

TDL Summer 2016 Week 9 Player Awards

3rd Division Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

24.5 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 7.5 apg, 4.5 spg in 2 games
Runner-up: (G) Ren Hsieh (DYN) 28 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

10.5 rpg, 4.5 spg, 0.5 bpg in 2 games
Runner-up: (C) Dan Tak (DYN) 9.5 rpg, 2 spg, 1 bpg in 2 games

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) JU ZHANG (MYPC)

42 rebounds, 4 blocks in 2 games
 Runner-up: (G) Allen Liu (SPR) 8 rpg, 2 spg, 1 bpg in 2 games

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) XAVIER MELENDEZ (DEM BOYZ)

27 points, 7 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 1 steal
 Runner-up: (G) Zack Koerber (DOR) 18 points, 5 rebounds,  5 assists

The High-5 Club

Jonathan Chiu (LEG) 19-8-1-2-1
AJ Grossbard (SPR) 10-8-2-2-1
Ivan Hui (LEG) 11-1-1-2-1
Allen Liu (SPR) 2-10-4-4-1
Teddy Lo (SPR) 12-3-3-1-1
Leuis Ng (SPR) 23-8-8-2-1
Dan Tak (DYN) 14-14-1-4-2
Carson Yiu (TOF) 26-10-7-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 28, Xavier Melendez (DEM) 27

3FG: Xavier Melendez (DEM) 7, Michael Hamane (SKL) 6

REB: Ju Zhang (MYP) 23, Ju Zhang (MYP) 19

AST: Leuis Ng (SPR) 8, Leuis Ng (SPR), Paul Savino (TOF) 7

STL: L. Ng (SPR) 7, D. Giedraitis (LEG), G. Melendez (DEM) 5

BLK: Ju Zhang (MYP) 4, Jeff Chen (LEG), Dan Tak 2

TDL Summer 2016 Playoff Preview – First Round

(2) DORIS FROM REGO PARK vs (7) LEGO

First Round – Thursday (8/25) 8pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Doris From Rego Park has been one of D3’s strongest contenders this season, losing only to the defending champions. (G) David Weiss has played mostly on an MVP level this season (16.7 ppg, 3.9 apg) and (F) Kyle Wilson has started to find the 3-pt range again. (G) Zach Koerber gives the team another versatile option, and he’s relatively big for a guard at this level. If they can keep their momentum going into the playoffs, they can win it all.
DOR
6-1

62-54
LEG
3-4		 After a 3-gm losing streak, it didn’t look good for LEGO, but they found a way to make the playoffs with solid guard play from (G) Jon Chiu, (G) Ivan Hui and (G) Chris Lee. Rookie (C) Danius Giedraitis has also given them a defensive presence in the paint, and he’s the league’s top rebounder at 11.4 rpg. If Chiu and Lee can attack DOR’s interior D, it can open things up for Hui from 3. That may be their best chance against a DOR team sure to play man D.
Key Player: David Weiss

Weiss is as good a PG as you can get in this division. Though sometimes TO prone, his physical strength and stamina give him an advantage over most other guards in D3. When his shot heats up, he is very capable of carrying his team offensively.
Pos: G
16.7 ppg
4.9 rpg
3.9 apg
 Pos: G/F
15 ppg
5.8 rpg
1.2 spg
 Key Player: Jonathan Chiu

Chiu is a do-it-all utility man for LEG but he’s also their best scorer. They’ll need a big game from him to have a chance. Passing is not his strength, he needs to focus on attacking the DOR defense and creating openings for his teammates with his activity.

(4) STINKY TOFU vs (5) NY FREEMASONS

First Round – Thursday (8/25) 9pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
The last D3 season, Stinky Tofu made the championship game only to get blown out by SPR. Call this the redeem team. They haven’t looked quite as dominant in that first season, but (F) Carson Yiu is as filled with rage as ever, still one of the most aggressive players in the league. And (G) Paul Savino has stepped in nicely, giving TOF more depth at guard. This season TOF is a bit smaller than last, but it’s a faster team with the veteran savvy to make another title run. TOF
4-3

58-54
FRE
4-3		 The NY Freemasons are a bit of a surprise this season. After losing (F) Albert Hei and (F) Neil Dumadag, they had some big shoes to fill at skill positions. But rookie (G) Steven Wong has done just that. With (G) Johnny Lee and (F) Mike Lee, along with Wong, providing an aggressive defense, FRE can surprise a team that sleeps on them. Wong can get hot from the perimeter, and that defense will never stop attacking the passing lanes. 
Key Player: Carson Yiu

Nobody can say they go harder than Yiu. Admittedly, it can be hit or miss sometimes, but his team goes as he goes, and when Yiu gets it going, particularly out in transition, TOF is a very tough team to beat.

 Pos: F
18.7 ppg
8.1 rpg
2.4 spg		 Pos: G
15.4 ppg
7.7 rpg
3.1 spg
 Key Player: Steven Wong

Wong is a strong, physical guard that plays with confidence and uses his body well. He can step back and hit the 3, and finish around the basket. Perhaps more impressive is his equal contribution on D.

 

(1) SPAGHETTI RAMEN vs (8) MYPC

First Round – Thursday (8/25) 8pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
This is the team to beat. Spaghetti Ramen is not only the defending champion, but they also just won the PAAG ’16 Intermediate Division with a slightly modified roster. This is to say the team is red hot and very confident going into the playoffs. There really isn’t much more to say.
SPR
6-1

65-51
MYP
2-5		 There is some raw young talent here on MYPC‘s roster. (F) Steve Shin leads the way but (F) Jim Yang and (C) Ju Zhang will also be key to the team’s success. They give MYP a big presence in the paint, and if they can both contribute on offense then MYP might have a chance… at making this a single-digit game.
Key Player: Leuis Ng

There’s no question, Ng is bound for the TDL Hall of Fame when he is done playing. There is no player who means more to his team, and there is no more decorated. And he could very well be MVP again this season. Ng is as key a player as you can get.
Pos: G/F
19.7 ppg
6.3 rpg
3.8 apg
 Pos: G/F
16 ppg
5.8 rpg
2.3 apg
 Key Player: Steve Shin

Shin is the veteran of this team, but still young with some rawness to his game, but he has a knack of getting into the paint and finishing tough, acrobatic shots. He’s really the only 3-pt threat they have, and not a strong one. MYP will need him to shoot efficiently in this one.

(3) NY DYNASTY vs (6) SKILLSHARE

First Round – Thursday (8/25) 9pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
This may be the most even match up of the first round. Their regular season game went down the wire but  NY Dynasty prevailed. The same core is there with (G) Ren Hsieh at the helm, but the addition of (C) Dan Tak has bolstered their defensive presence in the paint. (G) Tran Truong had given them another 3-pt threat until his injury. His replacement (F) Chris Chao has been a great energy player. If they can get hot, DYN could be a contender. DYN
5-2

55-54
SKL
4-3		 Supreme Team has come a long way and now they’re in their first ever conference finals after a big win over NGC that proved a lot for this team. BSH might instill fear in a lot of teams with their size on the front-court, but not SUP. They’re one of only two other teams that can go toe-to-toe with their bigs. And that goes for size and all out heart. Nobody plays harder than the duo of (F) Joseph Choi & (C) Max Choi. And again, like BSH, their guards are tough and scrappy and they’ve finally figured out how to win close games.
Key Player: Ren Hsieh

The truth is, the only player that can really create offense on this roster is Hsieh. He’s also their best set-up man which puts him in a quandary of balancing set up and scoring. The veteran guard is used to it, though, and if he gets hot, he can carry this team a long way.

 Pos: G
14.6 ppg
2.6 rpg
3.8 apg		 Pos: G
14.3 ppg
4.8 rpg
6.5 apg
 Key Player: Elliot Curtis

Curtis has to deal with the same, Best set up man, best scorer. Both he and Hsieh have kept their respective teams happy, and Curtis, with younger legs, has been the better of the two. But knowing them, it won’t come down to a 1-on-1 battle. It will be who adjusts their team’s offense better.

TDL Summer 2016 Week 8 Player Awards (D3)

3rd Division Player of the Week

(F) CARSON YIU (STINKY TOFU)

26 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Jonathan Chiu (LEG) 24 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) STEVEN WONG (NY FREEMASONS)

2 rebounds, 8 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jim Yang (MYP) 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) DANIUS GIEDRAITIS (LEGO)

17 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
 Runner-up: (F) Danny Che (TOF) 11 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) IVAN HUI (LEGO)

18 points, 2 assists, 2 steals
 Runner-up: (G) Zack Koerber (DOR) 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Danny Che (TOF) 11-13-4-1-2
Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 6-17-5-3-1
Kento Kato (DEM) 11-6-3-1-2
Carson Yiu (TOF) 26-10-7-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Carson Yiu (TOF) 26, Jonathan Chiu (LEG) 24

3FG: X. Melendez (DEM), J. Wong (TOF) 4, E. Curtis (SKL), I. Hui (LEG) 3

REB: D. Giedraitis (LEG) 17, D. Che (TOF) 13, D. Sat (TOF) 13

AST: Jason Wong (TOF) 8, Carson Yiu (TOF) 7

STL: Steven Wong (FRE) 8, James An (FAT) 5

BLK: [4 players] 2, [6 players] 1

TDL Summer 2016 Week 7 Power Rankings (D3)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
DOR		 5-1 With a revamped roster, Doris From Rego Park has looked very solid despite a loss to SPR, and despite (F) Kyle Wilson missing a number of games this season. (G) David Weiss is playing MVP ball. The ice up here is looking very thin right now, though.
2 (=) DYN 4-1 They gave up a 20-pt lead twice to TOF, or NY Dynasty would be 5-0 with a #1 ranking. But such is a team without (G) Ren Hsieh in the line-up. He’s been their pace-setter all season, and this week they’ll get to play DOR for the rights to the top spot.
3 (+1) SPR 4-1 After an early loss in Week 2, Spaghetti Ramen has quietly snuck back into the race for the top seed. (G) Leuis Ng is back to his usual MVP #s and (F) Mark Hahn is looking as healthy and as much a terror on the defensive end as ever. They’re the defending champs for a reason.
4 (+1) TOF 3-3 Stinky Tofu has climbed back into relevance after losing 3 of their first 4. (F) Carson Yiu has been solid as ever, another MVP candidate to be sure. (C) Jason Chan still anchors the D, but it’s (G) Paul Savino that’s made the difference. When he plays well, particularly on D, TOF thrives.
5 (+1) SKL 3-3 Skillshare has clinched a playoff spot so they can breathe easy now. It’s been a choppy regular season with guys in and out of the lineup, but this is a team built for the playoffs. Big front-line with smart, dynamic guards in the backcourt. SKL will be a dark horse contender. 
6 (-3) FRE 3-3 Rookie (G) Steven Wong has been the Freemasons best and most consistent player all season. It’s when they can get contributions from the role player that they can make some noise, this is a tough defense. Luckily, they’re locked for playoffs, beating the teams they needed to.
7 (=) DEM 2-3 After losing their first two, Dem Boyz has won 2 of their last 3 to get back into the playoff race. They need a win over LEG this week to lock up their playoff spot. (G) Gabe Melendez has been a great addition to the team, giving DEM more perimeter offense and defensive energy. 
8 (=) MYP 2-3 Since MYPC lost the tie-breaker to LEG, they can’t afford to finish with just two wins. They’ll have to beat FRE, or tougher yet, SPR in the next two weeks. (G) Steve Shin has carried this team but when they get good games from (F) Jim Yang, that’s when MYP can make a move.
9 (=) LEG 2-4 Just one more win will do it. If Lego can beat DEM, they’ll secure a spot in the playoffs. They have solid pieces to get it done, but they need all hands on deck. (C) Danius Giedraitis has been a solid defensive presence, and LEG has a deep, skilled backcourt. One more win.
10 (=) FAT 0-6 Unfortunately, the Fatties are out of playoff contention, but they’ve had some solid moments. (G) Alex Yu and (F) James An have been two of the league’s more entertaining players to watch.

TDL Summer 2016 Week 7 Player Awards (D3)

3rd Division Player of the Week

(G) PAUL SAVINO (STINKY TOFU)

17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Gabe Melendez (DEM) 19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) PAUL SAVINO (STINKY TOFU)

8 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (C) Dan Tak (DYN) 14 rebounds, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JOVAN IRVING (DEM BOYZ)

12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
 Runner-up: (F) Scott Sullivan (SKL) 9 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) GABE MELENDEZ (DEM BOYZ)

19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
 Runner-up: (G) Steven Wong (FRE) 19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Jason Chan (TOF) 11-7-2-1-1
Johnny Lee (FAT) 2-4-1-1-1
Xavier Melendez (DEM) 11-9-4-2-1
Paul Savino (TOF) 17-8-5-5-1
David Weiss (DOR) 17-6-5-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Weiss (DOR) 22, [3 players] 19

3FG: Kento Kato (DEM) 5, [7 players] 3

REB: Scott Sullivan (SKL), Dan Tak (DYN) 14, Jovan Irving (DEM) 12

AST: Elliot Curtis (SKL) 9, Felix Shen (DYN), David Weiss (DOR) 6

STL: Paul Savino (TOF) 5, [3 players] 4

BLK: Dan Tak (DYN) 2, [9 players] 1

TDL Summer 2016 Week 6 Player Awards (D3)

3rd Division Player of the Week

(G) STEVE SHIN (MYPC) 

24 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Carson Yiu (TOF) 16 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) IVAN HUI (LEGO)

5 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) David Lee (FAT) 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) CARSON YIU (STINKY TOFU)

16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals
 Runner-up: (C) Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 16 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JIM YANG (MYPC)

11 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
 Runner-up: (G) Ivan Hui (LEG) 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals

The High-5 Club

Bill Antonucci (SKL) 4-3-1-1-1
Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 2-16-1-2-2
David Lee (FAT) 6-11-3-1-4
Scott Sullivan (SKL) 12-11-3-3-1
David Weiss (DOR) 17-6-5-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Steve Shin (MYP) 24, Kento Kato (DEM), David Weiss (DOR) 17

3FG: Elliot Curtis (SKL), Pat Lee (SPR), Steve Shin (MYP) 3

REB: Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 16, Jason Chan (TOF) 12

AST: Elliot Curtis (SKL) 6, David Weiss (DOR) 5

STL: Ivan Hui (LEG) 6, Alex Yu (FAT), Carson Yiu (TOF) 4

BLK: David Lee (FAT) 4, Danius Giedraitis (LEG), Young Jee (FAT) 2

TDL Summer 2016 Week 5 Player Awards (D3)

3rd Division Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Paul Savino (TOF) 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JIM YANG (MYPC)

11 rebounds, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Steven Song (DYN) 8 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) YOUNG JEE (FATTIES)

1 point, 20 rebounds
 Runner-up: (F) Jimmy Wu (FRE) 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) STEVEN WONG (NY FREEMASONS)

20 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block
 Runner-up: (F) Jim Yang (MYP) 10 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks

The High-5 Club

Chris Chao (DYN) 9-6-2-2-1
Thomas Chen (FRE) 7-7-2-1-1
Aaron Maeng (FAT) 5-2-3-1-1
David Weiss (DOR) 11-4-4-3-1
Steven Wong (FRE) 20-11-1-1-1
Jimmy Wu (FRE) 4-8-5-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Leuis Ng (SPR), Steven Wong (FRE) 20, Ren Hsieh (DYN), Paul Savino (TOF) 18

3FG: Steven Wong (FAT) 6, Ren Hsieh (DYN), Kyle Wilson (DOR) 3

REB: Young Jee (FAT) 20, Mike Lee (FRE) 13

AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 9, Mike Lee (FRE) 6

STL: Paul Savino (TOF) 5, Steven Song (DYN) 4

BLK: Jim Yang (MYP) 4, Dan Tak (DYN), Ju Zhang (MYP) 2

TDL Summer 2016 Week 4 Player Awards (D3)

3rd Division Player of the Week

(G) KENTO KATO (DEM BOYZ)

17 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) STEVEN SONG (NY DYNASTY)

12 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Kento Kato (DEM) 13 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) KENTO KATO (DEM BOYZ)

17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 steals
 Runner-up: (G) Osiris Diaz (DEM) 11 rebounds, 2 blocks 

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) XAVIER MELENDEZ (DEM BOYZ)

21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
 Runner-up: (G) Ivan Hui (LEG) 13 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Jonathan Chiu (LEG) 14-6-1-2-1
Osiris Diaz (DEM) 3-6-4-2-1
Gabe Melendes (DEM) 14-5-6-2-1
Xavier Melendez (DEM) 21-10-2-2-1
Steve Wong (FRE) 11-8-2-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Steve Shin (MYP) 22, Xavier Melendez (DEM) 21

3FG: Xavier Melendez (DEM) 5, [6 players] 3

REB: Kento Kato (DEM) 13, Steven Song (DYN) 12

AST: Elliot Curtis (SKL) 8, I. Hui (LEG), G. Melendez (DEM) 6

STL: K. Kento ((DEM), M. Lee (FRE), S. Shin (MYP), S. Song (DYN) 4

BLK: Eke Singh (DYN) 3, Osiris Diaz (DEM) 2

TDL Summer 2016 Week 4 Results (D3)

NY Dynasty (3-0) 51
Skiillshare (1-2) 45
Tue (7/19) 8pm at Murry B. HS Boxscore
Player of the Game: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 17 pts, 3 ast

RECAP: NY Dynasty went to zone early on to counter Skillshare’s superior size, but it wasn’t working very well. SKL dominated the paint anyway and  zone allowed (G) Elliot Curtis to orchestrate the offense without pressure. In the 4th qtr, DYN finally switched to man D and it made all the difference. They were finally getting stops they needed. Down 6 midway into the final period, DYN (F) Chris Seerveld hit consecutive 3FGs to tie the game. Then with the going back and forth, (G) Tran Truong hit two 3FGs to give DYN the lead for good.
LEGO (2-1) 65
MYPC (1-2) 44
Tue (7/19) 9pm at Murry B. HS Boxscore
Player of the Game: Ivan Hui (LEG) 13 pts, 6 ast

RECAP: MYPC played right there with LEGO until a big 3rd qtr run put LEG up for good. Their rookie duo (GO Jeffery Chen and (G) Ivan Hui led the way with a combined 28 pts and 7 ast while (F) Jonathan Chiu finished with another solid all-around game. MYP (F) Steve Shin posted big numbers again with a game high 22 pts and 4 stl, but he couldn’t enough supplementary offense down the roster to keep pace with a red hot LEGO team.
Fatties (0-3) 42
Dem Boyz (1-2) 64
Thu (7/21) 7pm at MLK HS Boxscore
Player of the Game: Kento Kato (DEM) 17 pts, 13 reb

RECAP: Fatties played solid defense in the opening quarter holding Dem Boyz to just 9 pts to start, and they kept pace in the 2nd qtr as well, to go into halftime down just 30-20. That is striking range for most teams, but DEM put up a big 3rd qtr to push the lead to 18 as (G) Kento Kato and (G) Xavier Melendez overwhelmed FAT with transition offense. FAT saw three scorers reach double-digits for the first time this season, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with DEM.
Spaghetti Ramen (2-1) 56
NY Freemasons (2-2) 36
Thu (7/21) 7pm at Murry B. HS Boxscore
Player of the Game: Leuis Ng (SPR) 15 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast

RECAP: A big 2nd qtr gave Spaghetti Ramen the advantage as they looked to bounce back from a heart-breaking loss in Week 3. It was all Ramen defense as the NY Freemasons shot a team season worst 23% from the field while giving up the ball 14 times. The Ramen defense held the Freemasons to a season low 36 pts.

TDL Summer Week 3 Power Rankings (D3)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a)
DOR		 3-0 Doris From Rego Park brought back (F) Kyle Wilson to replace (F) Billy Katz who is taking the season off, and now a team that missed the playoffs last season is 3-0. Wilson hasn’t matched the “Wilsonsanity” of his rookie season, but he’s been solid all around. The real story is the much improved play of (G) David Weiss. 
2 (n/a) DYN 2-0 The NY Dynasty was one tough bounce off the rim from a shot at the title last season. The core is basically the same but they addressed needs by adding shooter (G) Tran Truong and Defensive MVP (C) Dan Tak from now defunct BDL. Add another contender to the mix.
3 (n/a) FRE 2-1 Honestly, the NY Freemasons aren’t much to look at on paper. Even they think so, but they’ve scrapped out a couple of wins to stay on the winning side of the standings for now. (F) Mike Lee has been a terror in the passing lanes and rookie (G) Steven Wong is quickly proving to be one of the best all-around players in the league..
4 (n/a) SPR 1-1 Never count out the defending champs, but Spaghetti Ramen has never been particularly interested in dominating the regular season. Their primary focus has always been to get hot going into playoffs, which they seem to do with regularity. This is the same cast of heroes so get your scouting reports in, there’s no excuse for sleeping on SPR.
5 (n/a) TOF 1-2 The only reason Stinky Tofu gets the nod over SKL with the same record is due to depth of veteran competitors on the roster. The last time TOF was in D3, they went to the chip, losing to guess who, SPR. (F) Carson Yiu has been as relentless as ever, (C) Jason Chan is also solid, but there’s an edge missing from their fall campaign. 
6 (n/a) SKL 1-2 The core is back for Skillshare with (G) Elliot Curtis at the helm, but some role players have changed. They don’t have quite the same team height as last season, but (F) Julian Gutman has stepped up as a big rebounder for SKL. But really, this team is as good as how many of the core show up. Attendance has hurt this season.
7 (n/a) DEM 0-2 One thing you can never say about Dem Boyz is that they don’t play hard. This team has about as much heart and scrap as captain (G) Kento Kato could ask for. And their youth and energy means it goes at you all game. (F) Jovan Irving is a warrior. Finishing games has been the issue, they’ve been right there in each of their losses. 
8 (n/a) MYP 1-1 You can’t really call it rebuilding, but MYPC is developing players for the future. Lots of young players here learning how to play together as a team. But they’re big and they play hard, and that alone will give them a chance to win some games. (F) Steve Shin will lead the way, likely putting up impressive #s all season.
9 (n/a) LEG 1-1 LEGO has some solid pieces and could make an intriguing run at the playoffs this season. (G/F) Jon Chiu is an established scorer and all-around contributor. But (G) Ivan Hui and (C) Danius Giedraitis give this team an extra kick they haven’t had in the past. Both can be strong contributors going forward. Plus, LEG has solid role players. 
10 (n/a) FAT 0-2 The Fatties have always been a project. (G) Alex Yu and (F) James An are their strongest players, but they tend to run out of options if either of them is off. Hopefully they can get hot this season and steal some games.