Tag: 1st Division

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 (D1 WN)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(C) MARTIN BRUSEWITZ (THAT 70S TEAM)

28 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Ben Perkins (TOP) 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) RIGO SARGEANT (AQUA BEST NINJAS)

13 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Shaun Crummy (70S) 11 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) SHAUN CRUMMY (THAT 70S TEAM)

8 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) James Reingruber (PWC) 7 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MATT MODRICK (PWC IIII)

23 points, 6 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (C) Quinn Hood (TOP) 18.5 ppg, 10 rpg, 3 apg, 3 spg (in 2 games)

The High-5 Club

Dave Albright (PWC) 6-6-7-1-1
Nick Colon (PWC) 2-5-2-1-1
Shaun Crummy (70S) 8-11-4-4-1
Jerry Lam (ABN) 9-3-1-2-1
Demar Veljaca (70S) 2-5-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Martin Brusewitz (70S) 28, Ben Perkins (TOP) 26
3FG: Matt Modrick (PWC) 6, Dain Scheibel (PWC) 5
REB: J. Reingruber (PWC), R. Sargeant (ABN) 13
AST: Dave Albright (PWC), Dain Scheibel (PWC) 7
STL: [4 players] 4, [2 players] 3
BLK: Rigo Sargeant (ABN) 2, [5 players] 1

TDL Fall 2016 Week 6 Player Awards (D1 Sun)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) MATHEW JOSHY (LACE’O MY ASO)

43 points, 9 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (F) Rich Baptiste (LIF) 31 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ZACK KOERBER (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

8 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Rich Baptiste (LIF) 8 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 blocks 

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) WILL GUEVARA (LET IT FLY)

4 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Pete Panos (STM) 19 points, 15 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

NONE AVAILABLE

 
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Rich Baptiste (LIF) 31-8-1-5-4
Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 4-10-2-4-2
John Hsu (SKW) 10-6-1-2-1
Zack Koerber (DOR) 15-8-2-5-1
Tet Lin (LMA) 12-8-2-3-1
Michael Palacios (STM) 10-6–5-4-1
Pete Panos (STM) 19-15-1-1-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Mathew Joshy (LMA) 43, Rich Baptiste (LIF) 31
3FG: Mathew Joshy (LMA) 9, Graham Diamond (SKK) 5
REB: Pete Panos (STM) 15, Dritan Taganovic (LIF) 14
AST: Will Guevara (LIF) 7, [3 players] 6
STL: R. Baptiste (LIF), W. Guevara (LIF), Z. Koerber (DOR) 5
BLK: Rich Baptiste (LIF) 4, Pete Panos (STM) 3

TDL Fall 2016 Week 6 Power Rankings (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
NFZ		 4-0 At this point it’s as if it doesn’t matter who YUNG NO FLY ZONE has on the floor, they know how to scrape out wins. But despite their 4-0 record, NFZ’s continuity may be called into question, something that has haunted them in playoffs past.
2 (+1) DOR 3-1 DORIS FROM REGO PARK just keeps plugging along. They play with a huge, unshakable chip on their shoulder and come playoff time, that will be their primary advantage. No team has better perimeter defense. (G) Zach Koerber is still the MVP front-runner right now.
3 (+1) LMA 3-2 In the last power rankings, it was suggested that LACE’O MY ASO had to beat a Top 3 team to really be considered a contender. Well, they did just that in a thriller vs SKW on Sunday. (G) Mathew Joshy is one of the most electric scorers in the league. When he has it going, watch out.
4 (-2) SKW 1-2 Due to scheduling issues, SK WAR DOG has only played 3 games so far, their two losses to Top 3 teams. They miss (G) Kash Miah‘s long-range firepower, and they may not be the “team to beat” at this point anymore, but this team has plenty of veteran depth to get it done.
5 (=) RAR 4-1 This ranking may look like disrespect given their record, and RAINING ROSEBUDS should certainly use it accordingly, but they haven’t beaten a team with a winning record yet this season. Still, (G) Miguel Melbourne is playing MVP ball this season, and the team is clicking.
6 (=) SES 2-2 SESAME CHICKEN has only played one game since the last rankings came out, and it was mostly with subs. No movement here.
7 (+2) SKK 1-4 Just as soon as SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS get a win, they drop a tough one to DOR. SKK should make the playoffs, they’re still in it by the math, but they need some consistency on offense. If (C) Graham Diamond can continue to be a force offensively, they have a chance.
8 (-1) STM 1-4 After a slew of tough losses, STRANGER TEAM‘s solid showing early on is fading. They have consistent, well-balanced scoring, and no shortage of energy, but defense has been a surprising weakness. It isn’t immediately obvious what’s wrong here, but something needs to change fast.
9 (-1) LIF 1-4 Three straight losses and LET IT FLY is in the same position as STM. The solid start they had is looking like a missed opportunity now. Roster consistency has been a surprising problem, but if (F) Rich Baptiste is a permanent addition at least they’ll have scoring accounted for.

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
SXP		 3-0 This veteran unit continues to find ways to win, and perhaps for the first time as SEX PANTHERS, both (G) David Chu and (F) Chris Di are thriving offensively in the same season. This is an offensive juggernaut. And now, (F) Michael Lee adds young legs and defense.
2 (=) FOB 5-0 This is still the same GRITTY FOB CITY but this season they’re taking full advantage of their 50-50 opportunities to scrape out a win. And (G) Ace Watanasuparp is playing MVP ball right now. As long as they can keep (G) David Ri engaged and scoring, they can win it all.
3 (=) WOL 4-1 The WOLVERINES are a powerhouse this season, and that’s thanks in large part to a great season from (F) Nick Liveris offensively to support their trademark D. They still have poor offensive stretches that tend to keep games close, but they seem to have found the resolve to win.
4 (+1) BOM 2-2 BOMB SQUAD is a low-key contender. They haven’t been amazing this season, but when they want to assert themselves defensively, they can beat any team. (F) Joseph Bravo has been a force on this end, but better offensive efficiency will help BOM break into the next level.
5 (-1) NYU 2-3 Composure haunts NYUNITED, they do just fine when they’re winning. But as soon as they face adversity, they have not exactly found productive ways to overcome it. (F) James Zhang and (F) Rich Sun are two of the most talented players in D2, and they have good speed at the guard position, this team should be better than 2-3.
6 (=) TEA 1-2 Due to scheduling issues, TEAL CURTAIN has not played since the last power rankings. No movement here.
7 (=) TAP 1-4 This could be considered a down season for TAP NY but (F) Jin Bae Kim is back now and despite the loss to WOL, he already makes a difference. If they can squeak into the playoffs, anything can happen with this veteran group.
8 (=) GOA 1-3 It feels like the GOAT HERDERS are right on the cusp of breaking out, but now they may be losing (G) Gianni Paranni to injury for a number of games. (C) Frank Ward continues to be a dominant presence in the paint and with (F) Pete Tsevdos, GOA’s size will give them a chance.
9 (=) RAP 0-4 Just in the nick of time, the RAPTORS will get (F) Mike Adames back. Which puts RAP in the Top 3 talent-wise, but it might just be too late. Mathematically, they can still sneak into the playoffs, but they’ll have to play just about perfect ball from here on out.

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
SPR		 4-1 SPAGHETTI RAMEN is the benchmark for D3 teams and now they are even finding ways to win without (G) Leuis Ng on the floor. This will be the team to beat until someone proves otherwise.
2 (=) STR 4-1 Their one loss came short-handed to a tough JPU squad, but otherwise STREET DREAMS might be the team to challenge SPR. (G) Miguel Melbourne is playing MVP ball and they have the hustle pieces to battle SPR’s effort on 50-50 plays. Plenty to like on this team.
3 (+1) PAN 3-2 After a solid run, THE PANDAS hit the wall against an STR shooting lights out. It was just an off-game from top to bottom so throw it away. This team still has the overall talent to win it all. (G) Eddie Tsao, (F) Leo Fu and (F) Ben Wang are as good a big three as any in D3.
4 (-2) JPU 2-3 As mentioned, JAPAN UNITED tends to be as good as who shows up to play. They lost 91-81 to GOO in Week 6, which means no defense was played whatsoever. It’s not JPU’s strong suit, but they’ll have to do a lot better than that on defense to win in the playoffs.
5 (N/A) GOO 1-4 Talk about shooting lights out, GOON SQUAD scored an unbelievable 91 points in their win over JPU. That is just absurd. But they have more scoring than they’ve ever had before, and if they can keep the hot streak going into the playoffs, you just never know.
6 (N/A) LIF 1-4 All teams will make playoffs, so LET IT FLY has one more game to build its team chemistry heading into the post-season. This is a team with a lot of players running together for the first time. If they can get some kind of unified strategy, they have solid pieces here.

TDL Fall 2016 Week 5 Player Awards (D1 WN)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAIN SCHEIBEL (PWC IIII)

20 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (C) Rigo Sargeant (ABN) 17 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

19 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Ian Yu (ABN) 5 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

15 points, 19 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (HON) 9 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) DAIN SCHEIBEL (PWC IIII)

20 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Matt Modrick (PWC) 17 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 9-6-4-5-2
Will Haile (DYN) 15-19-4-3-3
Quinn Hood (TOP) 9-5-2-1-2
Jerry Lam (ABN) 2-3-1-1-1
Wilson Lew (ABN) 9-1-6-1-2
Matt Modrick (PWC) 17-8-2-2-1
Sherwin Salar (HON) 9-12-3-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Shaun Crummy (70S) 22, Dain Scheibel (PWC) 20
3FG: Tommy Wong (HON) 6, Dain Scheibel (PWC) 4
REB: Will Haile (DYN) 19, Elliot Wittlin (70S) 15
AST: A. Tsay (HON) 8, W. Lew (ABN), I. Yu (ABN) 6
STL: I. Yu (ABN) 5, J. Lam (ABN), A. Tsay (HON) 4
BLK: W. Haile (DYN) 3, W. Lew (ABN), [2 players] 2

TDL Fall 2016 Week 5 Player Awards (D1 Sun)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) MIGUEL MELBOURNE (RAINING ROSEBUDS)

32 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists
Runner-up: (F) Rich Baptiste (LIF) 34 poitns, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) GRAHAM DIAMOND (SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS)

5 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Pete Panos (STM) 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks 

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) PETE PANOS (STRANGER TEAM)

10 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Jeff Rose (RAR) 10 rebounds, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) DWAYNE JORDAN (STRANGER TEAM)

14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Dustin Ramos (STM) 8 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist

The High-5 Club

Rich Baptiste (LIF) 34-6-2-1-2
Graham Diamond (SKK) 21-5-3-3-3
Dwayne Jordan (STM) 14-7-3-1-1
Pete Panos (STM) 10-8-6-3-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Rich Baptiste (LIF) 34, Miguel Melbourne (RAR) 32
3FG: J. Chin (STM), A. Kapoor (RAR) 6, D. Walsh (SKK) 4
REB: Jeff Rose (RAR) 10, D. Linnane (SKK), D. Ramos (STM) 9
AST: M. Melbourne (RAR), P. Panos (STM) 6, C. Bonoan (STM) 5
STL: W. Guevara (LIF) 4, G. Diamond (SKK), P. Panos (STM) 2
BLK: G. Diamond (SKK), P. Panos (STM) 3, [2 players] 2

TDL Fall 2016 Week 4 Player Awards (D1 Weeknights)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) MICHAEL REDING (NY DYNASTY)

33 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Dain Scheibel (PWC) 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

8 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Martin Brusewitz (70S) 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) RICH CHANG (HONEY BADGERS)

12 points, 11 rebounds, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Wilson Ortiz (DYN) 11 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) DAIN SCHEIBEL (PWC IIII)

23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Quinn Hood (TOP) 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

The High-5 Club

Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 9-6-4-5-2
Martin Brusewitz (70S) 20-9-1-2-2
Andrew Durako (PWC) 6-7-1-1-1
Will Haile (DYN) 17-8-3-2-2
Quinn Hood (TOP) 24-8-2-1-2
Henry Lam (ABN) 18-6-1-2-2
Matt Modrick (PWC) 13-4-4-1-2
Zach Moretti (HON) 15-8-2-2-1
Mike Song (TOP) 7-8-1-2-1
Dale White (DYN) 4-6-5-1-1
Jason Wu (ABN) 18-7-1-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Michael Reding (DYN) 33, Quinn Hood (TOP) 24
3FG: Michael Reding (DYN) 8, Dain Scheibel (PWC) 4
REB: Rich Chang (HON), Wilson Ortiz (DYN) 11
AST: David Farnham (DYN) 8, Wilson Lew (ABN) 6
STL: Steve Lieu (HON) 4, [5 players] 2
BLK: [5 players] 2, [8 players] 1

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

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (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.
2 (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.
3 (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.
4 (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. 
5 (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. 
6 (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. 
7 (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.
8 (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.
9 (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
1 (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.
2 (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.
3 (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.
4 (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.
5 (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.
6 (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.
7 (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?
8 (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.
9 (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
1 (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.
2 (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.
3 (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.
4 (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.
5 (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.
6 (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 (D1 Sundays)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) MATHEW JOSHY (LACE’O MY ASO)

36 points, 6 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals
Runner-up: (F) David Farnham (NFZ) 33 points, 7 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MIGUEL MELBOURNE (RAINING ROSEBUDS)

7 rebounds, 6 steals
Runner-up: (G) Derik Kumagai (NFZ) 8 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) ERIC FANG (SESAME CHICKEN)

14 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Pete Panos (SES) 14 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) DUSTIN RAMOS (STRANGER TEAM)

15 points, 3 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (F) Eric Fang (SES) 14 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Jason Carver (SKK) 2-5-1-1-1
Yifu Huang (SES) 5-8-4-3-1
Eric Fang (SES) 5-11-6-1-2
Chung Lee (LMA) 3-10-3-2-1
Pete Panos (STM) 14-9-7-1-1
Mark Promax (LMA) 14-14-3-1-1
Michael Reding (NFZ) 12-10-6-1-2
Jeff Rose (RAR) 2-5-3-1-1
Pat Youreneff (SKW) 21-7-8-2-1
Sean Zhang (SKW) 12-5-4-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Mathew Joshy (LMA) 36, David Farnham (NFZ) 33
3FG: David Farnham (NFZ) 7, Mathew Joshy (LMA) 6
REB: E. Fang (SES) 15, V. Felciano (LMA), M. Promax (LMA) 14
AST: P. Youreneff (SKW) 8, M. Palacios (SKW), P. Panos (STM) 7
STL: M. Joshy (LMA), M. Melbourne (RAR) 6, D. Kumagai (NFZ) 5
BLK: Graham Diamond (SKK) 3, Michael Reding (NFZ) 2

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

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(F) TYSON HARNETT (FC 21 PEACE & LOVE)

34 points, 6 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Marcus Brown (SIX) 25 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) CHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)

15 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) JACK DELIGHTER (BOOMTOWN)

22 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 18 points, 15 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) TYSON HARNETT (FC 21 PEACE & LOVE)

34 points, 6 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Jason Graffam (WHG) 25 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Nick Annacone (MWW) 15-4-2-4-3
Austin Brown (FC2) 4-8-1-2-2
Marcus Brown (SIX) 25-11-1-1-1
Jack Delighter (BOO) 22-14-2-1-1
Will Haile (DYN) 6-6-3-3-1
Nate Jones (BOO) 28-12-4-2-1
J. Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 4-8-1-1-1
Sal Nasser (DYN) 8-6-2-1-3
Josh Puritz (BOO) 9-3-1-2-1
Chaz Thomas (MWW) 18-4-2-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tyson Hartnett (FC2) 34, Nate Jones (BOO) 28
3FG: T. Harnett (FC2) 6, M. Brown (SIX), B. Swanson (SIX) 5
REB: Chaz Thomas (MWW) 15, Jack Delighter (BOO) 14
AST: Gus Gauntlett (FC2) 12, Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 11
STL: Chaz Thomas (MWW) 6, Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 5
BLK: N. Annacone (MWW), S. Nasser (DYN), C. Thomas (MMW) 3

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

25 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (HON) 13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 6 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (HONEY BADGERS)

4 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 6 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (HONEY BADGERS)

10 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) James Reingruber (PWC) 13 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) DAIN SCHEIBEL (PWC IIII)

20 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Dave Albright (PWC) 15 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 9-6-4-5-2
Martin Brusewitz (70S) 24-9-1-2-1
Will Haile (DYN) 25-10-1-3-1
Zach Moretti (HON) 18-14-2-1-2
Sherwin Salar (HON) 10-15-8-2-1
Paul Trotta (PWC) 2-8-3-1-1
Alex Tsay (HON) 13-4-4-6-1
Damir Veljaca (70S) 3-4-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Will Haile (DYN) 25, Martin Brusewitz (70S) 24
3FG: David Farnham (DYN) 5, Ori Damari (70S) 4
REB: Dave Albright (PWC) 16, Sherwin Salar (HON) 15
AST: R. Hsieh (DYN), S. Salar (HON) 8, O. Damari (70S) 7
STL: Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 5, Will Haile (DYN) 3 
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 2, Zach Moretti (DYN) 2

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

21 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Bada Hong (NGC) 15 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

21 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

21 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Andre Lowden (NYE) 13 points, 14 rebounds, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

21 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Brian Law (GMM) 6 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals 

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (NGC) 3-10-3-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 21, Justin Rodriguez (JLA) 17
3FG: Tarun Jaggi (DPY) 4, Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 3
REB: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 22, Andre Lowden (NYE) 14
AST: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 7, Justin Rodriguez (JLA) 6
STL: Bada Hong (NGC) 3, Daniel Kim (NYE) 3
BLK: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 4, Kasime Cole (JLA) 3

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) STEVE SHIN (NY DYNASTY)

23 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Louis Konig (UBC) 9 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) DANIUS GIEDRAITIS (LEGO)

13 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Chris Seerveld (DYN) 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) KAVIN ZHAO (NYCAC KINGS)

10 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) KAVIN ZHAO (NYCAC KINGS)

10 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Craig Shelley (UBC) 5 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 1-13-4-2-2
Rafael Martinez (DYN) 8-7-1-1-1
Chris Seerveld (DYN) 9-9-6-2-2
Kavin Zhao (NYK) 10-10-3-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Steve Shin (DYN) 23, Jeffrey Chen (LEG) 16
3FG: Louis Konig (UBC), David Weiss (UBC) 3
REB: Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 13, Lijo Kochupaul (DYN) 11
AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 7, Chris Seerveld (DYN) 6
STL: Zhi Li (NYK) 5, Steve Shin (DYN) 4
BLK: D. Giedraitis (LEG), C. Seerveld (DYN), K. Zhao (NYK) 2