Category: League

Spr ’19 Week 8 Player Awards (Sundays)

2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

OMER KHAN

Team: United Nations
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals

Runner-up: (G) Steven Chung (NGC) 28 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MAX DOWELL

Team: Gilet Jaunes
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F/C) Joseph Choi (NGC) 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

SAM LO HUSTLE AWARD

JOSEPH CHOI

Team: NYC Gritty Committee
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 7 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G/F) Max Dowell (GIL) 16 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks

MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE

LUC DOWELL

Team: Gilet Jaunes
Position: Guard
Stats: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (C) Elliott Rogasik (GIL) 2 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

WEEK 8 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Jackson Pei (TUN) 33, Steven Chung (NGC) 28
3FGS: Jackson Pei (TUN) 6, Joshua Gardner (KTS), Travis Gardner (KTS) 5
REBOUNDS: Joseph Bassey (UNN), Carl Gayle (TUN) 14, Joseph Choi (NGC) 12
ASSISTS: Anish Baweja (UNN) 8, [3 players] 7
STEALS: Omer Khan (UNN) 5, [4 players] 3
BLOCKS: Victor Chia (NGC) 4, Max Dowell (GIL) 3


3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ALAN UENG

Team: 50 Shades of Klay
Position: Guard
Stats: 29 points, 3 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 steals

Runner-up: (F/C) Peter Tsevdos (OMB) 11 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BEN WANG

Team: 50 Shades of Klay
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F/C) Nick Liveris (OMB) 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NICK LIVERIS

Team: OMB
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 9 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Sean He (BIL) 7 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

ALAN UENG

Team: 50 Shades of Klay
Position: Guard
Stats: 29 points, 3 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G) Kelvin Duen (CSC) 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

WEEK 8 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Alan Ueng (50S) 29, Mike Ha (THU) 19
3FGS: James Han (OMB) 4, [4 players] 3
REBOUNDS: Nick Liveris (OMB) 13, Peter Tsevdos (OMB) 11
ASSISTS: Sean He (BIL), Peter Tsevdos (OMB) 7, Teddy Xiong (50S) 5
STEALS: Jon Lau (GOO) 4, [4 players] 3
BLOCKS: Nick Liveris (OMB), Ben Wang (50S) 3, David Herren (50S) 2

Spr ’19 Week 8 Player Awards (Weeknights)

PREMIER DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MIKE LIANDER

Team: NY Dream
Position: Forward
Stats: 26 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds

Runner-up: (G) Josh Hyon (SPA) 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

HUNTER SAKETY

Team: NY Dream
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 4 rebounds, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G/F) Will Haile (DYN) 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

RYAN SPADAFORD

Team: NY Dream
Position: Guard
Stats: 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Runner-Up: (G/F) Will Haile (DYN) 11 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

RYAN SPADAFORD

Team: NY Dream
Position: Guard
Stats: 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Runner-Up: (G/F) Adio Ash (ABK) 21 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

WEEK 8 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Mike Liander (DRE) 26, Josh Hyon (SPA) 22
3FGS: Adio Ash (ABK) 5, Mike Liander (DRE) 4
REBOUNDS: Ryan Spadaford (DRE) 12, Marques Cox (DRE), Will Haile (DYN) 9
ASSISTS: Demetrius Robinson (ABK) 6, Ed Berrios (DRE), Chris Youn (SPA) 5
STEALS: [9 players] 2, [4 players] 1
BLOCKS: Hunter Sakety (DRE) 3, Jin Hong (SPA) 2


1ST DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JOE VINES

Team: Age Up There
Position: Forward
Stats: 19 ppg, 10 rpg, 3 apg, 3 spg, 2 bpg in 2 games

Runner-up: (F) Charles Howland (CCB) 17 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JOE VINES

Team: Age Up There
Position: Forward
Stats: 10 rpg, 3 spg, 2 bpg in 2 games

Runner-up: (F/C) Kareem Merrick (HON) 9 rebounds, 4 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JOE VINES

Team: Age Up There
Position: Forward
Stats: 19 ppg, 10 rpg, 3 apg, 3 spg, 2 bpg in 2 games

Runner-Up: (F) Zach Moretti (HON) 4 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

ROHAN SHETTY

Team: Age Up There
Position: Forward
Stats: 7.5 ppg 8.5 rpg, 2.5 spg in 2 games

Runner-up: (F) Alec Charbonneau (CCB) 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

WEEK 8 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Joe Vines (AGE) 25, Elijah St. Hilaire (FAS) 22
3FGS: Ben Azinge (GAW), Michael Reding (HON), Joe Vines (AGE) 3
REBOUNDS: Joe Vines (AGE) 14, [3 players] 11
ASSISTS: Kyle Lew (FAS) 8, Kev Chang (AGE) 6
STEALS: Joe Vines (AGE) 5, Kev Chang (AGE) 3
BLOCKS: Kareem Merrick (HON), Elijah St. Hilaire (FAS) 4, Joe Vines (AGE) 3


2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DAREN SETO

Team: Uniballers
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 28 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) David Chu (NGC) 29 points, 6 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JOHN DEMARTINO

Team: Ankle Roulette
Position: Forward
Stats: 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Caleb Lui (UNI) 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

SAM LO HUSTLE AWARD

ALEX TSAY

Team: Bomb Squad
Position: Guard
Stats: 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (G) Ian Yu (NGC) 10 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE

BRIAN JEONG

Team: Uniballers
Position: Guard
Stats: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) John DeMartino (ANK) 8 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

WEEK 8 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: David Chu (NGC) 29, Daren Seto (UNI) 28
3FGS: David Chu (NGC) 6, Joel Brown (GMM), Stefan Cheplick (GMM) 4
REBOUNDS: John DeMartino (ANK) 13, Brian Law (GMM) 12
ASSISTS: Adam Wang (GMM) 8, Brian Law (GMM) 6
STEALS: Henry Bell (ANK), Brian Law (GMM), Caleb Lui (UNI), Alex Tsay (BOM) 4
BLOCKS: Dan Tak (UNI) 4, John DeMartino (ANK), Phil Rader (GMM) 3


3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LEUIS NG

Team: Spaghetti Ramen
Position: Guard
Stats: 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: (C) Michael Thompson (PS1) 17 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NORBERT ALLEN

Team: Wolfpack
Position: Center
Stats: 18 rebounds, 1 steal, 7 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Michael Thompson (PS1) 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MICHAEL THOMPSON

Team: Pnest1
Position: Center
Stats: 17 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F/C) Nick Liveris (WOL) 11 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

NORBERT ALLEN

Team: Wolfpack
Position: Center
Stats: 11 points, 18 rebounds, 1 steal, 7 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Erik Justiniano (S&D) 12 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 apg, 1 spg in 2 games

WEEK 8 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: David Chu (NGC) 25, J. L. Novosad (WOL) 23
3FGS: Kyle Wilson (PS1) 5, [4 players] 4
REBOUNDS: Norbert Allen (WLF) 18, Nick Liveris (WOL) 14
ASSISTS: Will Chu (SPR), Kenny Liu (PS1) 7, Michael Austin (WLF) 6
STEALS: Adam Wang (30F), Jon Wexler (S&D), Vegas Dave Wong (PS1) 5
BLOCKS: Norbert Allen (WLF) 7, [5 players] 2

Spr ’19 Week 7 Player Awards (Sundays)

2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DAREN SETO

Team: Raining Splappa
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 33 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G/F) Peter Moon (HUS) 26 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JEFF PARK

Team: NYC Hustlers
Position: Guard
Stats: 8 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Caleb Lui (RAS) 5 rebounds, 4 steals

SAM LO HUSTLE AWARD

JOEY KIM

Team: NYC Hustlers
Position: Forward
Stats: 16 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (F) Joseph Bassey (UNN) 10 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE

JEFF PARK

Team: NYC Hustlers
Position: Guard
Stats: 5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Joe Flanagan (LIZ) 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

WEEK 7 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Daren Seto (RAS) 33, Peter Moon (HUS) 26
3FGS: Young Yu (MIR) 4, [3 players] 3
REBOUNDS: Joseph Bassey (UNN) 17, Joey Kim (HUS) 13
ASSISTS: Caleb Lui (RAS) 10, Chris Youn (NGC) 6
STEALS: Jeff Park (HUS) 5, Isaac Gabelfrak (MIR), Caleb Lui (RAS) 4
BLOCKS: Manu Menon (MIR), C.J. Quartlbaum (UNN) 2, [5 players] 1


3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ALLEN LIU

Team: Thunder
Position: Guard
Stats: 29 points, 9 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

Runner-up: (F) Kyle Wilson (TAP) 21 points, 5 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MIKE HA

Team: Thunder
Position: Forward
Stats: 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 5 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Kojo Achiampong (50S) 7 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

SEAN HE

Team: Ball Is Life
Position: Guard
Stats: 9 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (THU) 12 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

ANDREW TANG

Team: Canned Sweet Corn
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Ben Yaster (NFZ) 12 points, 15 rebounds

WEEK 7 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Allen Liu (THU) 29, Kyle Wilson (TAP) 21
3FGS: Allen Liu (THU) 9, Nathan Kan (SWC) 6
REBOUNDS: Ben Yaster (NFZ) 15, Sean He (BIL) 12
ASSISTS: Leuis Ng (THU) 11, James Han (OMB), Phillip Moon (NFZ) 8
STEALS: Kojo Achiampong (50S), Alan Ueng (50S) 5, [3 players] 4
BLOCKS: Mike Ha (THU) 5, [14 players] 1

Spr ’19 Week 7 Player Awards (Weeknights)

PREMIER DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

WILL HAILE

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 19 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G) David Chu (SPA) 18 points, 6 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 1 steal

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

WILL HAILE

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 10 rebounds, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G/F) Jamiersen Green (ABK) 5 rebounds, 4 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

WILL HAILE

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 19 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks

Runner-Up: n/a

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

DEMETRIUS ROBINSON

Team: The Arena BK
Position: Forward
Stats: 28 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-Up: n/a

WEEK 7 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Demetrius Robinson (ABK) 28, Will Haile (DYN) 19
3FGS: David Chu (SPA) 6, Michael Reding (DYN) 3
REBOUNDS: Will Haile (DYN) 10, [3 players] 7
ASSISTS: Gus Gauntlett (DYN), Chris Youn (SPA) 5, [2 players] 4
STEALS: [10 players] 1
BLOCKS: Jamiersen Green (ABK) 4, Will Haile (DYN) 3


1ST DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

KEV CHANG

Team: Age Up There
Position: Guard
Stats: 13 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals

Runner-up: (F) Elijah St. Hilaire (FAS) 21 points, 10 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 blocks

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

KEV CHANG

Team: Age Up There
Position: Guard
Stats: 4 rebounds, 6 steals

Runner-up: (F) Elijah St. Hilaire (FAS) 10 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ROHAN SHETTY

Team: Age Up There
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 8 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-Up: (F/C) Chris Menasche (FAS) 10 points, 19 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

ROHAN SHETTY

Team: Age Up There
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 8 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Fran Kilynski (FAS) 11 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1 spg

WEEK 7 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Elijah St. Hilaire (FAS) 21, Jeff Chan (AGE) 17
3FGS: Carlos Acevedo (FAS), Fran Kilynski (FAS) 2, [4 players] 1
REBOUNDS: Chris Menasche (FAS) 19, Rohan Shetty (AGE) 13
ASSISTS: Kev Chang (AGE) 5, Carlos Acevedo (FAS) 4
STEALS: Kev Chang (AGE) 6, Elijah St. Hilaire (FAS) 5
BLOCKS: Elijah St. Hilaire (FAS) 3, Andrew Milian (FAS) 2


2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DAREN SETO

Team: Uniballers
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 33 points, 12 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (C) Phil Renz (SKK) 18 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BEN MALETTA

Team: Uncle Bought a Cow
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 3 rebounds, 4 steals

Runner-up: (F/C) Joseph Choi (NGC) 12 rebounds, 2 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE AWARD

DAREN SETO

Team: Uniballers
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 33 points, 12 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (C) Phil Renz (SKK) 18 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists

MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE

BRIAN JEONG

Team: Uniballers
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 16 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F/C) Luis Diaz (ANK) 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists

WEEK 7 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Daren Seto (UNI) 33, Ace Watanasuparp (NGC) 23
3FGS: Ace Watanasuparp (NGC), 6 Jerry Ho (BOM), Daren Seto (UNI) 5
REBOUNDS: Phil Renz (SKK) 16, [3 players] 12
ASSISTS: Alex Tsay (BOM) 9, Victor Chia (NGC) 7
STEALS: Alex Tsay (BOM) 5, [3 players] 4
BLOCKS: John DeMartino (ANK) 3, Joseph Choi (NGC) 2


3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LEUIS NG

Team: Spaghetti Ramen
Position: Guard
Stats: 29 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists

Runner-up: (G) Antonio Cuadrado (PAW) 23 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ERIK JUSTINIANO

Team: Swishing & Dishing
Position: Forward
Stats: 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Andrew Shih (WOL) 7 rebounds, 6 steals

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MICHAEL MENG

Team: Wolverines
Position: Center
Stats: 13 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Ezekiel Shin (30F) 8 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

PHILLIP MOON

Team: No Fly Zone Ultra
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 27 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Erik Justiniano (S&D) 10 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

WEEK 7 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Jonny Nulman (MSE) 30, Leuis Ng (SPR) 29
3FGS: David Chu (NGC), Allen Liu (SPR), Jonny Nulman (MSE) 5
REBOUNDS: Ezekiel Shin (30F) 14, Michael Meng (WOL) 13
ASSISTS: Leuis Ng (SPR) 8, Matt Auerbach (SPR) 7
STEALS: Andrew Shih (WOL) 6, Jon Wexler (S&D) 5
BLOCKS: Erik Justiniano (S&D), Michael Meng (WOL), Kyle O’Reilly (REN) 2

Spr ’19 Playoff Preview (Weeknights)

PREMIER DIVISION

1) NY DREAM (7-0): If you have a team that can beat the NY Dream, we’d like to see it. This is a GSW-level dominant team, but then again the Warriors are down 1-3 tonight vs the Raptors so who knows?

2) NYK SPARTANS (6-1): The veteran Spartans have a Premier title and two D1 titles, but this might be their most impressive run in franchise history. They are shooting a blistering 44% FGs and 40% 3FGs as a TEAM.

3) THE ARENA BK (3-4): The roster is fairly deep and ABK have more balanced scoring than past seasons, but they’ll need (F) Noah Levine or (G) Jamiersen Green to get hot from 3 to pressure the Spartans. (G/F) Adio Ash has been consistent all season.

4) NY DYNASTY (3-4): You’re not going to find a team that plays harder than DYN (and nobody has played NY Dream better), but their lack of depth, at least on game days has been troubling. They need a full roster available for DRE.

1ST DIVISION

1) GAWD SHAM-GAWDS (6-1): It took a little time for the chemistry to work itself out, but the Sham-Gawds are rightfully the front-runner going into the post-season, led by (G) Jean Joseph‘s team-best 21.8 ppg and the always steady (G) Samson Rich.

2) HONEY BADGERS (5-2): This team just doesn’t go away. The defending champs are once again right in the mix for yet another title. It hasn’t been their most impressive offensive season, but the defense and extra effort never slips. What better way to end (G) Alex Tsay‘s last season than with another trophy?

3) CCB (5-2): This is a deep roster that matches up well with the Honey Badgers. CCB (G) Austin Cagley is a walking bucket and maybe the most efficient scorer this division has ever seen with 26.5 ppg on 53% FGs. CCB made the most noise in the playoffs during their title run a few seasons ago, expect no different here.

4) AGE UP THERE (3-5): The Age had a tough schedule in the second half of the season. Nevertheless, they’re a savvy, veteran team that could make a sneaky run at a chip, but now after a grueling national tourney over Memorial Day weekend and a Monday PLAY-IN GAME, will they have any gas left in the tank?

2ND DIVISION

1) SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS (7-0): The veteran Kids are led by the 1-2 punch of (G) Donovan Walsh and (F) Jordan Hecht. They also have one of D2’s biggest front-lines. SKK haven’t won by less than 15 points in their past 3 games, they are red hot going into the playoffs.

2) UNIBALLERS (5-2): If SKK is the hottest team in D2, the Uniballers are right on their tail at #2. UNI have won 5 straight games, led by D2’s most explosive scorer, (G) Daren Seto and his 28.2 ppg. (G) Caleb Lui and (G) Brian Jeong combine with Seto to be a very formidable guard trio that is defensively very stout.

3) YOLO (5-2): They don’t play pretty basketball, but YOLO are a big, physical team whose style of play tends to have more effectiveness in the post-season. (F) Mark Promax led the team in scoring and rebounding with 11.3 ppg and 8 rpg, respectively, but it’s a pretty balanced attack up and down the roster.

4) BOMB SQUAD (4-3): The devastating loss of perennial All-TDL 1st Team (F) Sherwin Salar to injury means a far tougher road to the championship for the Bombers in what is essentially a farewell tour for retiring (G) Alex Tsay. They have the veteran players to compete, but do they have the depth?

5) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE (4-3): They haven’t been the same explosive scoring team as in past championship runs, but NYC Gritty knows perhaps better than anyone how to turn it on in the playoffs. Adding (F) Joseph Choi this season has certainly bolstered the front-line defense.

6) ANKLE ROULETTE (3-4): A very solid debut for the newbie franchise Ankle are led by (F/C) Luis Diaz dominant play in the paint. Shooters (G) Henry Bell and (F) Mike Gallinari haven’t quite been knockdown this season, but if they get hot, they can compete with any team in the field.

7) UNCLE BOUGHT A COW (3-4): Uncle had arguably the toughest schedule in D2 this season, but they survived it. Now, led by their Big 3, (F) Ben Hoynes, (F) Danny Eiber and (G) Ben Maletta, the Uncs havethe pieces to make a dark horse run.

8) GUARD ME MAYBE (3-4): This team has been all over the place this spring, with quality wins and also complete duds. (C) Phil Rader is back from injury, which is good, but the key, as always, is (F) Brian Law. Law’s scoring is down, but the defensive numbers never waver. If he’s on the court, GMM always have a chance.

9) THE STREET (2-5): Another new team to D2 WN, The Street showed some signs this season, and might just get a chance to make some noise in the playoffs if they can squeeze in via the PLAY-IN GAME. They get double-digit scoring from FOUR players, it’s the defense that’s been questionable.

3RD DIVISION


WESTERN CONFERENCE

1) PAW PATROL (6-1): Finally, the Paw are living up to the talent on their illustrious roster. Speedy (G) Antonio Cuadrado is putting up another MVP-caliber campaign and (F/C) Jason Chan has regained his defensive form. New add (F) Jaquan Mullins’ defensive toughness has been a perfect fit.

2) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE (5-2): Sharpshooter (G) David Chu and the Gritty haven’t missed a beat. The defending champs are right where they want to be, even if the field just keeps getting tougher every season. They have the pedigree to get it done every season.

3) SPAGHETTI RAMEN (5-2): The Top 3 teams in the West are all led by perennial MVP candidates and multi-time honorees. (G) Leuis Ng is arguably the most distinguished among them, but he’ll also have the help of another reigning MVP (D3 Sun), (G) Will Chu. Now that’s a strong backcourt.

5) 30-FOR-30 (5-3): Every season it feels like 30F are right there, and it’s the nature of this sport that the chips just haven’t fallen where they need them. But (F) Joseph Han is finally back with a low-key MVP-caliber season. And they still have the West’s most formidable big in (C) Ezekiel Shin. Is this their season?

EASTERN CONFERENCE

1) WOLFPACK (6-1): There has never been a front-line like this in D3, much less in the East. (F) John Simmons takes defenders “out by the woodshed” every time he gets it in the paint. And with (C) Norbert Allen defending the paint, scoring down there is a foolish proposition. Wolfpack will be a tough out.

2) PNEST1 (5-2): The veteran aka old PS1 squad brought in more young blood with (F) Kyle Wilson and he’s fit in well. This is an undersized squad, but very versatile with scoring all over the court. If (G) Vegas Dave Wong can get hot, they can ride him all the way to the title game.

3) MANY SAINTS OF E-WOOD (4-3): The Saints, formerly known as Inferno, are a tough match-up for most teams. Most anyone on the roster can get hot in a game scoring-wise, but they also move the rock, and they ALL rebound. And it’s the board work that keeps them in games. Board men get paid.

5) SWISHING & DISHING (4-4): Last season, the Swishers got their first taste of playoff success and now they’re hungry for more. (F) Luis Madrigal is having his best season and rookie (F) Erik Justiniano has been a versatile scoring option for a team with solid depth and no shortage of defensive effort.

Spr ’19 Week 6 Player Awards (Sundays)

2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ACE WATANASUPARP

Team: NYC Gritty Committee
Position: Guard
Stats: 27 points, 6 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Jeff Park (HUS) 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 block

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JEFF PARK

Team: NYC Hustlers
Position: Guard
Stats: 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Kurt Samuel (TUN) 4 rebounds, 6 steals

SAM LO HUSTLE AWARD

CHRIS YOUN

Team: NYC Gritty Committee
Position: Forward
Stats: 15 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G/F) Max Dowell (GIL) 12 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks

MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE

JEFF PARK

Team: NYC Hustlers
Position: Guard
Stats: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Chris O’Brian (LIZ) 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

WEEK 6 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Ace Watanasuparp (NGC) 27, Caleb Lui (RAS) 26
3FGS: Ace Watanasuparp (NGC) 6, Caleb Lui (RAS) 5
REBOUNDS: Adesoji James (KTS), Diago Ransom (MIR), Chris Youn (NGC) 12
ASSISTS: Chris Youn (NGC) 13, [3 players] 5
STEALS: Kurt Samuel (TUN) 6, [3 players] 4
BLOCKS: Max Dowell (GIL) 3, Jeff Park (HUS) 2


3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

KYLE WILSON

Team: TAP NY
Position: Forward
Stats: 20 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Kash Miah (NFZ) 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BRIAN PARK

Team: No Fly Zone OG
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 3 rebounds, 9 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Kojo Achiampong (50S) 2 rebounds, 6 steals

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LEN KAMDANG

Team: No Fly Zone OG
Position: Center
Stats: 8 points, 21 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Kyle Wilson (TAP) 20 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

ALAN UENG

Team: 50 Shades of Klay
Position: Guard
Stats: 16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G) Langston Claude (NFZ) 13 points, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

WEEK 6 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Kash Miah (NGC) 22, Nick Liveris (OMB), Kyle Wilson (TAP) 20
3FGS: Nathan Kan (SWC), Kash Miah (NFZ), Eddie Tsao (50S), Kyle Wilson (TAP) 4
REBOUNDS: Len Kamdang (NFZ) 21, Felix Zhang (GOO) 14
ASSISTS: Kenny Liu (TAP) 8, Brian Park (NFZ) 7
STEALS: Brian Park (NFZ) 9, Kojo Achiampong (50S), Kash Miah (NFZ) 6
BLOCKS: Langston Glaude (NFZ), Len Kamdang (NFZ), Kyle Wilson (TAP) 2

Spr ’19 Week 6 Player Awards (Weeknights)

PREMIER DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

CHRIS YOUN

Team: NYK Spartans
Position: Forward
Stats: 22 points, 4 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (F) Demetrius Robinson (ABK) 20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DEMETRIUS ROBINSON

Team: The Arena BK
Position: Forward
Stats: 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G/F) Will Haile (DYN) 15 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

WILL HAILE

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 14 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-Up: (F/C) Dan Solomito (ABK) 6 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

DEMETRIUS ROBINSON

Team: The Arena BK
Position: Forward
Stats: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-Up: (F) Andrew Ecker (ABK) 16 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist

WEEK 6 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Karim Muhammad (DYN) 26, Chris Youn (SPA) 22
3FGS: Karim Muhammad (DYN) 6, [3 players] 4
REBOUNDS: Will Haile (DYN) 15, Andrew Ecker (ABK) 12
ASSISTS: Emery Clark (WHO), Dan Solomito (ABK), Chris Youn (SPA) 5
STEALS: Will Haile (DYN) 3, [3 players] 2
BLOCKS: Adio Ash (ABK), Will Haile (DYN), Demetrius Robinson (ABK) 2


1ST DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

SAMSON RICH

Team: Gawd Sham-Gawds
Position: Guard
Stats: 28 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Austin Cagley (CCB) 33 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MAX BROWN

Team: Premature Shooters
Position: Center
Stats: 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Charles Howland (CCB) 14 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ZACH MORETTI

Team: Honey Badgers
Position: Forward
Stats: 9 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-Up: (G) Austin Cagley (CCB) 33 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

AUSTIN CAGLEY

Team: CCB
Position: Guard
Stats: 33 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (G) Eric Tsay (HON) 21 points, 5 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 1 assist

WEEK 6 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Austin Cagley (CCB) 33, Samson Rich (GAW) 28
3FGS: Samson Rich (GAW) 6, Eric Tsay (HON) 5
REBOUNDS: Zach Moretti (HON) 18, Charles Howland (CCB) 14
ASSISTS: Sean Corley (GAW) 7, Kev Chang (AGE), Zach Moretti (HON) 6
STEALS: Austin Cagley (CCB) 4, [6 players] 3
BLOCKS: Max Brown (PRE) 3, Desmin James (PRE) 2


2ND DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ALVIN KONG

Team: Guard Me Maybe
Position: Guard
Stats: 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 9 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Dudley Brutus (YOL) 8 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ALVIN KONG

Team: Guard Me Maybe
Position: Guard
Stats: 2 rebounds, 9 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) John DeMartino (ANK) 1 steal, 7 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE AWARD

LUIS DIAZ

Team: Ankle Roulette
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G) Alvin Kong (GMM) 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 9 steals, 1 block

MOST OUTSTANDING ROOKIE

ELDWIN QIU

Team: Falcons 2.0
Position: Guard/Forward
Stats: 19 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F/C) Luis Diaz (ANK) 14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals

WEEK 6 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: Eldwin Qiu (FA2) 19, Mike Gallinari (ANK) 16
3FGS: Eldwin Qiu (FA2) 4, [3 players] 3
REBOUNDS: Luis Diaz (ANK) 11, [3 players] 9
ASSISTS: Dudley Brutus (YOL) 6, Damien Palacios (ANK) 5
STEALS: Alvin Kong (GMM) 9, [4 players] 2
BLOCKS: John DeMartino (ANK) 7, Brent Scott (YOL) 2


3RD DIVISION

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JIMMY KANG

Team: Team Sky
Position: Guard
Stats: 21 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: (F/C) John Simmons (WLF) 29 points, 12 rebounds

WAT MISAKA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JASON CHAN

Team: Paw Patrol
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 7 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F/C) Sean Zhang (PAW) 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

SAM LO HUSTLE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

LEUIS NG

Team: Spaghetti Ramen
Position: Guard
Stats: 19 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (F) Joseph Han (30F) 15 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

JOHN SIMMONS

Team: Wolfpack
Position: Forward/Center
Stats: 29 points, 12 rebounds

Runner-up: (F) Thom Rusie (REN) 21 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

WEEK 6 LEAGUE LEADERS

POINTS: John Simmons (WLF) 29, Joseph Skydell (MSE) 24
3FGS: Jerry Ho (OMB) 5, Jimmy Kang (SKY), Sean Zhang (PAW) 4
REBOUNDS: Joseph Han (30F), Diago Ransom (SKY) 13, [4 players] 12
ASSISTS: Jimmy Kang (SKY) 7, Michael Austin (WLF), Jimmy Smith (30F) 6
STEALS: Eric Chang (SNB), Rob Lee (30F) 5, [3 players] 4
BLOCKS: Sean Zhang (PAW) 3, [4 players] 2

Spr ’19 Mid-Season Power Rankings (Sun)

2ND DIVISION


THE BEST

1) THE LIZARDS (3-0): The perennial D1 contenders made some roster adjustments to move down to D2, but they’re probably still more a D1.5 team right now. This is going to be a really tough team to beat.

2) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE (3-0): The veterans Gritty make a return to Sundays with former MVP (F) Chris Youn at the helm (avg nearly a triple double!). NGC always carries a short roster, but with Youn carefully plotting the tempo, they will always be a contender come playoff time.

3) RAINING SPLAPPA (2-1): Explosive scorer (G) Daren Seto is on a record-setting pace right now, scoring 44 ppg. No one can predict how long he can keep it up, but if he does, this team can beat anyone.

4) THANK U, NEXT (2-2): Defending champs lost (G) David Chu this season, but (G) Kurt Samuel has stepped up with 18.8 ppg. The scoring is a bit more balanced with (F) Enoch Han joining the team and the defense looks more fluid this season. That should help defend their title when the time comes.

THE REST

5) MAKE IT REIGN MAN (2-2): They’re still in the mix with (F) Young Yu putting up one of his most efficient seasons ever, contributing all across the board. The Reign Men are an interesting dark horse candidate with plenty of veteran talent.

6) KEEP THAT SAME ENERGY (1-2): They have better scoring this season and (G) Jeremy Klappe is picking up right where he left off last winter. He and (G) Travis Gardner might be the most potent guard scoring duo in D2. But the lack of depth may be an issue come playoff time.

7) UNITED NATIONS (1-3): UNN have more balanced scoring this season with (F) Isaac Radnitzer lights out at 59% FGs and (F/C) Omer Khan stepping up on both sides of the ball. But for some reason that hasn’t translated to many wins. Other teams have improved, but the difference isn’t this much.

8) NYC HUSTLERS (1-3): The relatively new Hustlers have some really great pieces on the roster, but for whatever reason, it just hasn’t clicked yet this season. Like UNN,’s case the comp has been very steep, but on paper, HUS should be right there.

9) GILET JAUNES (1-3): The newbie franchise has the biggest front-line in D2 and they have shown signs this season that they could make the jump. Since all teams make playoffs this spring, there would be no better timing than to have it happen in the post-season.

3RD DIVISION


THE BEST

1) OMB (3-0): This team is stacked and on the verge of being bumped to D2, but until then, they’re still looking for their first D3 championship. This is the most imposing front-line in the division and (F) Seung Lim and (F/C) Nick Liveris are both having throwback seasons.

2) 50 SHADES OF KLAY (3-0): Also returning with a stacked roster this spring, it was baffling that they didn’t win it last season. They will contend again to win their 3rd D3 title. (G) “Fast Eddie” Tsao is looking more like his old self this season, so that’s yet another big scoring option to watch out for.

3) THUNDER (2-1): It’s a testament to their staying power that with all these teams stacking their roster, the Thunder are still right their in title contention with the usual suspects. The numbers for (G) Leuis Ng are down, but don’t be surprised if he’s just laying low, waiting for the post-season to turn up.

THE REST

4) NO FLY ZONE OG (2-2): Their wins have looked solid, but their losses have not been pretty. This is a veteran team led by one of TDL’s all-time most prolific scorers in (G) Kash Miah, but the defense may be a little suspect.

5) BALL IS LIFE (2-2): BIL (F) Harry Chiel has made a huge and very obvious difference, avg almost 20 & 10 and shooting at a blistering 65% clip. They have great defensive pieces around him with solid scoring from the wings. It would not be shocking if BIL made a run at the title this season.

6) SWISH CHEESE (1-3): Tough first half for the defending champs, but luckily this season, every team will make the playoffs. So even if they have climb their way back to the top from the very bottom, they have the balance, personnel and pedigree to do it.

7) TAP NY (1-3): After one of their best seasons last winter, TAP has somehow taken a step back this season. Back-to-back D3 MVP (G) Will Chu‘s numbers are way down, which explains it, but what does that mean for TAP’s playoff hopes this season after consecutive trips to the title game?

8) CANNED SWEET CORN (1-2): A new franchise in the mix, CSN has some nice pieces including floor leader (G) Kelvin Duen who does a great job of setting the table for his team. With some time, this team could make move up the ladder.

9) GOON SQUAD (1-3): The Goonies have struggled a bit with attendance this season and they have struggled again with consistent scoring. 6-4 (C) Raghu Vaidyanathan can be a force in the paint when available, but he has missed most of GOO’s games to this point.