Tag: 1st Division

Fall ’17 Week 5 Power Rankings (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(=) LMA
4-1 LACE’O MY ASO retains the #1 spot with (F) Mark Promax playing solid ball for the team. (G/F) Matt Birtwell hasn’t shot particularly well, but his hustle and tough work on the glass has set the tone for an LMA team that is getting a balanced attack from up and down the roster.
(=) DOR 3-1 DORIS FROM REGO PARK (G) David Weiss and (G/F) Jacob Leizman are as good a 1-2 punch as any in D1, and it certainly seems like Weiss is back to MVP form. (F/C) Jordan Calhoun has played only two games, which is something to watch, they’ll need him to compete for a title.
(=) SKW
2-1 Usually an undersized team, SK WAR DOG now has one a formidable defensive front-line led by (C) A.K. Tewary‘s 4 bpg. (G) Vegas Dave Wong and (G) Kash Miah combine for a ludicrous 50.8 ppg, and now their bigs allow them to be even more aggressive getting up the court. 
(=) PIP
2-3 After winning two straight, PIPPEN AIN’T EASY lost a tough one to a BXB team desperate to stay in the mix. But as much as BXB wanted that game, the Pips probably should have won. This is a well-balanced team with good overall size, they should be even tougher int he playoffs.
(=) NFZ
2-3 To some degree, NO FLY ZONE is still trying to figure out what kind of team they need to be. The one positive from last Sunday’s loss to SKW is that (F) Michael Reding seems to have gotten his shooting rhythm back, but now they’re on a bye this week.
(+1) BXB
2-3 The BRONX BOMBERS are hanging around, and for a team in their first D1 season, that’s good enough. The more games they play, they better they will be at closing out these close games. One thing they need to improve on, 39% FT shooting, since they get to the line a pretty decent amount.
(-1) SKK
1-4 When SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS (G) Donovan Walsh is there, they have a chance to win. But in their last 3 games, all losses, SKK has basically put out a shell squad. All teams will make playoffs this season, so if SKK wants to a shot at making a late run, they should probably start soon.

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(=) RAR
3-0 Still undefeated, the RAINING ROSEBUDS finally have their bona fide go-to scorer settled in (G) Anthony Williams. (F) Mitch Moxley has been a very solid second option, and (G) Caleb Lui has been a pretty good complement to Williams in the backcourt so far.
(+4) ROC
2-1 This is where we expected the NY ROCKITS to be. This is a young, quick team of guards backed by a solid big in (F) Derek Wong who can rebound and protecting the paint. (G/F) Steven Wong, the team’s most consistent player is one of the toughest, most versatile players in the league.
(=) TAP
2-1 TAP NY has looked a little shaky, particularly in their short-handed loss to NFZ, but we’ll keep them at #3 for now. (G) Will Chu is playing out of his mind right now, and (G) John Hsu is picking up the shooting as well. They will need this kind of effort all season to stay alive in a tough D2 field.
(+1) NFP
1-2 Finally, we got a taste of what NO FLY PANTHERS can look like with a full roster, playing their style. NFP scored 95 pts in last week’s win. (G) David Chu, (G) Ren Hsieh & (F) Marvin Chu are shooting well, if (G) Ori Damary continues to find his rhythm, this is a lot of firepower.
(-3) BOM
1-2 This is the most perimeter depth that BOMB SQUAD has had with (G) Tommy Wong and (G) James Han joining the back court, but they run on the smaller side with (F) Sherwin Salar basically playing center. Still, this is really about (G) Alex Tsay getting healthy. Once he is, look out.
(-2) WOL
1-2 For a team that reached the title game last season, the WOLVERINES are sorting through some chemistry issues. This is a team that historically has relied on defense and hustle to win. But with more offensive weapons this season than before, and aging legs, is it time to shift gears?
(=) ZHU
0-2 JAMES ZHU & FRIENDS have only had 5 roster players show up to any one of their 2 games played. So it’s tough to say what they really have right now. (G) Derrick Shich is as good as any in D2 and rookie (F) Enoch Han has put up some solid #s, but they need some depth here.

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(=) LIF
5-0 LET IT FLY holds serve as (F) Daniel Mosley, (G/F) Julien Duddley and (C) Ola Oni continue to be the most formidable front-line in D3. As long as that stands, this is where they’ll be.
(+2) JPU
3-0 Guess who’s back? After an uneven summer season, JAPAN UNITED is back in contention with a 3-0 start. (G) Ryota Takahashi and (F) Marc Lashly are solid as usual, but it may be the addition of veteran (F) Toshi Koizumi that glues it all together. Oh and (G) Maou Suzuki is back too.
(+4) TW1
3-1 TAIWAN NO. 1‘s win over NFZ showed a lot. It took good composure in crunch time to pull out a win vs the former champs. TW1 have great size for a D3 team, most notably in (F) Alex Liu and (F) Henry Lin who are both big, versatile scoring options. 
(+2) RIS
2-1 Sleep at your own risk on the 5-time D3 champs, RISE AGAIN. Especially with perennial MVP (G) Leuis Ng playing as well as ever. And (F) Matt Auerbach continues to make solid all-around contributions, but the sooner he gets his shooting stroke back, the better. 
(-2) NFZ
1-2 NO FLY ZONE OG dropped a short-handed heart-breaker to TW1 last week, but they’ll get top scorer (F) Young Wang back this week. It looks like (G) Ren Hsieh is tuned in early, but the regular season won’t be their primary concern though, they’ll make their run in the playoffs.
(-4) LAR
1-2 There can be such thing as having too many players on a roster, and that might be the issue with LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS right now.  A lot of guys are scoring, but it doesn’t seem like any specific core is getting into much of a rhythm in any game.
(-2) BIL
1-2 BALL IS LIFE dropped two straight, but they have made good showings vs the division’s top teams. They have solid depth at the guard position with (G) Sean He leading the way, but they’re gonna need to score more than 38 ppg to really make the leap to contender status.
(=) CRO
0-4 Oddly enough, the CROSSBOWS have showed real promise despite not having won a game yet. But that blowout loss to TW1 wasn’t pretty. (F) Li Jiayuan is a franchise-type player, but they need at least one more guy to step up on the offensive end. 
(=) GOO
0-4 GOON SQUAD has also had a couple of good showings, but also a couple of blowout losses. The Goons will get consistent scoring from (G) Charles Zheng and (G) Robert Zhang, they just need to focus on defense and how to close out games as a team.

Fall ’17 Week 4 Power Rankings (Premier & D1 WN)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(=) DYN
3-1 Somehow NY DYNASTY has found a way to hang around here with every team taking a loss since the last ranking. DYN’s offense hasn’t been pretty, but they have great length on defense and a commitment to winning on the uglier side of the ball, holding teams to a league-best 49.3 ppg.
(=) PNL 3-1 PEACE & LOVE has been a bit of the opposite in past seasons. Great on offense, but lacking on D. This may be the best offensive personnel they’ve ever had with gunner (G) David Melendez leading the way, but in a short handed game vs SKY, it was the defense that came up short again.
(+2) LB3
2-2 As soon as LIVE BY THE 3 (G/F) Kevin Josey stepped onto the floor, LB3’s season turned around, winning two straight now. Josey is a scorer from every spot on the floor, and with athletic (C) Tim Cole holding down the paint, this team isn’t just moving up, they’re a contender.
(-1) SHO
2-1 SHOWCASE NYC still has the most formidable front-court in the entire league with (F) Joe Vines and (F) Mike Liander, but their guard play has been inconsistent. (G) Jimmy Ng could be the solution, but they may need to let him open up the offense a little.
(-2) WHG
2-2 Each of WE HAD GAME‘s last 3 contests have been decided by 3 points or less, and they are 1-2 in those games. WHG has all the personnel they need to make a championship run so don’t go counting them out yet. (G) Richard Shea has provided a nice offensive spark this season.
(+1) SKY
1-3 Newcomers SKY has been so close in so many games, it was nice to see them finally pick up their first win. Truth is, SKY could just as easily be 4-0. It’s probably no coincidence that the win came with (F) Mike Smalls and (F) Adam Renna carving up the PNL D to get into the paint. 
(-1) MWW
0-3 It’s been a precipitous fall from grace for METTA WORLD WAR, a team that has struggled with attendance, and key players out of the lineup. If any team can turn it around, it would be MWW, but right now, things look pretty bleak for the 4-time defending champs.

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(+1) CRV
2-1 CRAFTY VETS look like they’re back in championship form. (G) Chris Daley continues to be a prolific scorer, but it’s (G) Travis Benjamin that makes CRV nearly unstoppable as a reliable #2 option.  Not to mention (F) Rosario Bianco‘s great all-around game. This looks like the team to beat.
(=) HON
2-1 HONEY BADGERS (F) Zach Moretti is having a monster of a season. At maybe just a shade taller than 6-1, Moretti is posting huge #s on both sides of the ball as an undersized SF. But that’s Badgers basketball. Like Moretti, they’ve never been the biggest, but man do they play hard.
(=) YOL
3-1 The 3-1 record looks great, and is a testament to how far YOLO has come this season. (G) Effie Klein has been a solid addition to the roster and gives them more balanced scoring. This could be the season that YOL makes the jump toward championship contention.
(+3) UNN
3-2 It’s also been a nice turnaround for UNITED NATIONS. With (F) Jack Latta more available, and paired with ever-ready (F) Joseph Bassey, UNN finally has the tough front-line they showed on paper. This is a deep roster with a lot of contributors, every win is a team win for UNN.
(-4) LIZ
2-2 THE LIZARDS claim to be cursed. Every time they get a #1 ranking, they immediately fall. With injuries to key players in their last 2 games, both losses, can’t really blame them for thinking that. Still, any team with (G) Joe Zenz and (F) Nat Schacht has a chance so don’t count them out yet.
(=) HOO
2-2 Despite being one of the smaller teams in D1, the HOODIE MELOS have hung around with polished guard play and veteran craftiness. (G/F) Kev Chang is a former MVP and (G) Jason Chin is as good as they come in crunch time situations. Don’t sleep on HOO.
(n/a) RAW
4-0 RAW DOGS have been bumped up from D2 into the #7 spot due to a very talented, if slightly undersized, roster. (F) Lenny McNeil, (F) Robert Sweet & (G) Ronnie Bethea are a problem 1-on-1 and (G) Sean Corley is quick as they come, and a menace on D. Expect RAW to move up.
(=) VIN
1-3 VINO picked up their first win in a solid effort vs LIZ. Rookie (F) Matt Kelly pulled out all the stops in that game, and it loos like if VIN wants to keep on winning, he’ll need to do more of the same. 
(-4) GA7
0-3 When you look at their roster, it’s tough to imagine how this team could be 0-3. There a lot of new pieces here that need to find a way to mesh, but it seems like, if they do, this team could quickly become a problem.

Fall ’17 Week 5 Player Awards

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

20 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 26 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

5 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (NFZ) 3 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) MICHAEL REDING (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

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

Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 16 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G/F) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

16 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals

Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Kieran Brennan (NFZ) 11-2-1-1-2
Kash Miah (SKW) 14-7-2-1-1
Louis Konig (DOR) 8-7-2-2-1
Michael Reding (NFZ) 26-16-3-2-1
A.K. Tewary (SKW) 3-6-1-1-2
David Weiss (DOR) 20-5-10-5-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Michael Reding (NFZ) 26, David Weiss (DOR) 20
3FG: Michael Reding (NFZ) 7, John Hsu (SKW) 4
REB: Michael Reding (NFZ) 16, [2 players] 15
AST: David Weiss (DOR) 10, Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 6
STL: Alex Tsay (NFZ), David Weiss (DOR) 5
BLK: Kieran Brennan (NFZ), Scott Heafy (SKK), A.K. Tewary (SKW) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NO FLY PANTHERS)

26 points, 4 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 11 assists

Runner-up: (G) Anthony Williams (RAR) 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MATT CRUMPLAR (RAINING ROSEBUDS)

10 rebounds, 6 steals

Runner-up: (F) Derek Wong (ROC) 16 rebounds, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) DEREK WONG (NY ROCKITS)

10 points, 16 rebounds, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Enoch Han (ZHU) 10 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) DEREK WONG (NY ROCKITS)

10 points, 16 rebounds, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Enoch Han (ZHU) 10 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Saleem Ahmed (NFP) 8-10-2-1-3
Kyle Lew (ROC) 9-3-3-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (NFP) 26, Will Chu (TAP) 23
3FG: Tommy Wong (BOM) 7, John Hsu (TAP) 5
REB: Derek Wong (ROC) 16, Enoch Han (ZHU) 14
AST: David Chu (NFP) 11, Will Chu (TAP) 7
STL: Matt Crumplar (RAR) 6, [2 players] 5
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (NFP), Derek Wong (ROC) 3

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) B.J. GRANT (LET IT FLY)

18 points, 5 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (RIS) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ALEX LIU (TAIWAN NO. 1)

9 rebounds, 5 steals

Runner-up: (F) Jason Sun (BIL) 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) KEVIN WONG (NO FLY ZONE OG)

8 points, 17 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (RIS) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ALEX LIU (TAIWAN NO. 1)

12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 steals

Runner-up: (F) Toshiyuki Koizumi (JPU) 10 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Gary Chen (TW1) 7-11-3-1-1
Marvin Chu (NFZ) 4-10-2-1-1
Mark Hahn (RIS) 2-8-4-3-1
Rob Rodkey (LAR) 13-6-3-2-1
David Shi (BIL) 2-11-3-1-2
Jason Sun (BIL) 7-6-4-4-2
Jason Truong (LAR) 12-5-4-2-1
Kevin Wong (NFZ) 8-17-1-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Leuis Ng (RIS) 19, [2 players] 18
3FG: B.J. Grant (LIF) 5, Leo Fu (LAR) 4
REB: Kevin Wong (NFZ) 17, Brian Shi (LAR) 12
AST: B.J. Grant (LIF) 10, Leo Fu (LAR) 6
STL: Alex Liu (TW1) 5, Leuis Ng (RIS) 4
BLK: [4 players] 2, [10 players] 1

Fall ’17 Week 5 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

20 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 26 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

5 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (NFZ) 3 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) MICHAEL REDING (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

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

Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 16 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G/F) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

16 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals

Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Kieran Brennan (NFZ) 11-2-1-1-2
Kash Miah (SKW) 14-7-2-1-1
Louis Konig (DOR) 8-7-2-2-1
Michael Reding (NFZ) 26-16-3-2-1
A.K. Tewary (SKW) 3-6-1-1-2
David Weiss (DOR) 20-5-10-5-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Michael Reding (NFZ) 26, David Weiss (DOR) 20
3FG: Michael Reding (NFZ) 7, John Hsu (SKW) 4
REB: Michael Reding (NFZ) 16, [2 players] 15
AST: David Weiss (DOR) 10, Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 6
STL: Alex Tsay (NFZ), David Weiss (DOR) 5
BLK: Kieran Brennan (NFZ), Scott Heafy (SKK), A.K. Tewary (SKW) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NO FLY PANTHERS)

26 points, 4 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 11 assists

Runner-up: (G) Anthony Williams (RAR) 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MATT CRUMPLAR (RAINING ROSEBUDS)

10 rebounds, 6 steals

Runner-up: (F) Derek Wong (ROC) 16 rebounds, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) DEREK WONG (NY ROCKITS)

10 points, 16 rebounds, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Enoch Han (ZHU) 10 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) DEREK WONG (NY ROCKITS)

10 points, 16 rebounds, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Enoch Han (ZHU) 10 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Saleem Ahmed (NFP) 8-10-2-1-3
Kyle Lew (ROC) 9-3-3-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (NFP) 26, Will Chu (TAP) 23
3FG: Tommy Wong (BOM) 7, John Hsu (TAP) 5
REB: Derek Wong (ROC) 16, Enoch Han (ZHU) 14
AST: David Chu (NFP) 11, Will Chu (TAP) 7
STL: Matt Crumplar (RAR) 6, [2 players] 5
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (NFP), Derek Wong (ROC) 3

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) B.J. GRANT (LET IT FLY)

18 points, 5 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (RIS) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ALEX LIU (TAIWAN NO. 1)

9 rebounds, 5 steals

Runner-up: (F) Jason Sun (BIL) 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) KEVIN WONG (NO FLY ZONE OG)

8 points, 17 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (RIS) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ALEX LIU (TAIWAN NO. 1)

12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 steals

Runner-up: (F) Toshiyuki Koizumi (JPU) 10 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Gary Chen (TW1) 7-11-3-1-1
Marvin Chu (NFZ) 4-10-2-1-1
Mark Hahn (RIS) 2-8-4-3-1
Rob Rodkey (LAR) 13-6-3-2-1
David Shi (BIL) 2-11-3-1-2
Jason Sun (BIL) 7-6-4-4-2
Jason Truong (LAR) 12-5-4-2-1
Kevin Wong (NFZ) 8-17-1-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Leuis Ng (RIS) 19, [2 players] 18
3FG: B.J. Grant (LIF) 5, Leo Fu (LAR) 4
REB: Kevin Wong (NFZ) 17, Brian Shi (LAR) 12
AST: B.J. Grant (LIF) 10, Leo Fu (LAR) 6
STL: Alex Liu (TW1) 5, Leuis Ng (RIS) 4
BLK: [4 players] 2, [10 players] 1

Fall ’17 Week 4 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G/F) KEVIN JOSEY (LIVE BY THE 3)

30 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Mike Liander (SHO) 29 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) SHAWN DELOS REYES (NY DYNASTY)

5 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Joe Vines (SHO) 12 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) KEVIN JOSEY (LIVE BY THE 3)

30 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Joe Vines (SHO) 17 points, 12 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G/F) KEVIN JOSEY (LIVE BY THE 3)

30 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Mike Liander (SHO) 29 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Will Haile (DYN) 9-5-1-1-2
Mike Liander (SHO) 29-11-1-1-1
Joe Vines (SHO) 17-12-2-5-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kevin Josey (LB3) 30, Mike Liander (SHO) 29
3FG: Garrison Carr (SKY), Kevin Josey (LB3) 4
REB: Austin Brown (PNL), Kevin Josey (LB3) 13
AST: Gus Gauntlett (PNL) 10, Mike Smalls (SKY) 7
STL: Garrison Carr (SKY), Joe Vines (SHO) 5
BLK: Tim Cole (LB3), Kevin Josey (LB3) 3

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

16 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Kev Chang (HOO) 19 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (HONEY BADGERS)

5 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Noah Levine (GA7) 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 6 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

16 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Joseph Bassey (UNN) 10 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) KEN AGWAMBA (UNITED NATIONS)

14 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G) Adam Powell (HON) 17 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists

The High-5 Club

Joseph Bassey (UNN) 10-12-1-3-1
William Berry (YOL) 7-2-3-1-1
Dmitri Francis (HON) 6-5-6-1-1
Noah Levine (GA7) 12-8-3-1-6
Zach Moretti (HON) 16-17-4-1-3
Aubrey Manning (LIZ) 5-7-4-1-1
Alex Tsay (HON) 10-5-5-4-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Samson Adelaja (YOL) 20, Kev Chang (HOO) 19
3FG: Ken Agwamba (UNN) 4, [3 players] 3
REB: Zach Moretti (HON) 17, Joseph Bassey (UNN) 12
AST: Dmitri Francis (HON) 6, Alex Tsay (HON) 5
STL: Dan Solomito (GA7) 5, Alex Tsay (HON) 4
BLK: Noah Levine (GA7) 6, [2 players] 2

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) TYLER MCFARLANE (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

34 points, 5 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Brian Law (GMM) 27 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) SEAN CORLEY (RAW DOGS)

9 rebounds, 5 steals

Runner-up: (C) Lou Nikki (DAW) 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) FANG JIAN YUAN (MLGB)

10 points, 15 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Ben Hoynes (UBC) 11 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) LENNY MCNEIL (RAW DOGS)

27 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: (G) Jason Meija (DAW) 22 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 4 assists

The High-5 Club

Brian Law (GMM) 27-6-3-2-1
Joey Lee (NGC) 8-3-2-2-1
Jay McFarlane (DPY) 8-9-1-1-1
Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 34-3-1-3-2
Lou Nikki (DAW) 19-10-1-3-2
Fang Jian Yuan (DPY) 10-15-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 34, [2 players] 27
3FG: David Chu (NGC), Effie Klein (MIX), Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 5
REB: Ben Hoynes (UBC), Fang Jian Yuan (MLG) 15
AST: James Han (JAM), Gabriel Delvilbs (DAW), Robert Sweet (RAW) 7
STL: Sean Corley (RAW), Effie Klein (MIX) 5
BLK: Brent Scott (MIX) 4, Mark Promax (MIX) 3

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) JULIAN CHOI (FLAT EARTHERS)

30 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: (G) Han Lee (HAN) 28 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) GARRETT BRIGNOLI (HANDEL ARCHITECTS)

7 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Mike Shin (FLA) 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ANTHONY ROCKER (YIELDMO)

12 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Luke Lu (HAN) 6 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JOSEPH HAN (30-FOR-30)

13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals

Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Garrett Brignoli (HAN) 8-7-6-5-2
Matt Bunis (GA7), 7-6-3-2-2
Timothy Chin (DYN) 22-6-3-1-1
Zach Sherman (YIE) 6-6-4-3-1
Mike Shin (FLA) 3-8-1-4-1
Robert Woodworth (TBT) 3-4-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Julian Choi (FLA) 30, Han Lee (HAN) 28
3FG: Timothy Chin (DYN) 5, Joey Lee (NGC) 4
REB: Victor Chia (NGC), Anthony Rocker (YIE) 12
AST: Garrett Brignoli (HAN), Adam Wang (30F) 6
STL: Garrett Brignoli (HAN), Derek Lu (YIE) 5
BLK: [5 players] 2, [7 players] 1

 

Fall ’17 Week 4 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) KIERAN BRENNAN (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

25 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (F) Mark Promax (LMA) 17 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) FELIX MARTINEZ (BRONX BOMBERS)

6 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (C) A.K. Tewary (SKW) 15 rebounds, 1 steal, 6 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) WILL GUEVARA (BRONX BOMBERS)

14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) FELIX MARTINEZ (BRONX BOMBERS)

14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Julio Gomez (BXB) 19 points, 4 3FGs, 2 assists, 3 steals 

The High-5 Club

Tet Lin (LMA) 8-6-2-4-1
Felix Martinez (BXB) 14-6-1-5-2
Kash Miah (SKW) 6-3-3-1-1
Reginald Perez (PIP) 10-5-3-3-1
Michael Reding (NFZ) 10-12-7-2-1
Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 20-11-4-2-1
A.K. Tewary (SKW) 8-15-1-1-6
Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 25-2-3-1-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kieran Brennan (NFZ), Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 25
3FG: Julio Gomez (BXB), Marcus Perkins (SKK) 4
REB: A.K. Tewary (SKW) 15, [2 players] 14
AST: Michael Reding (NFZ) 7, [2 players] 5
STL: Felix Martinez (BXB) 5, [2 players] 4
BLK: A.K. Tewary (SKW) 6, [2 players] 3

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) WILL CHU (TAP NY)

29 points, 6 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: (G/F) Steven Wong (ROC) 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) DEREK WONG (NY ROCKITS)

10 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Kyle Lew (ROC) 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MARVIN CHU (NO FLY PANTHERS)

6 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G/F) Derrick Shich (ZHU) 18 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) DEREK WONG (NY ROCKITS)

13 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Michael Liu (ZHU) 12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Marvin Chu (NFP) 6-13-2-2-1
Kyle Lew (ROC) 8-5-8-1-2
Derek Wong (ROC) 13-10-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Will Chu (TAP) 29, Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 23
3FG: Will Chu (TAP) 6, David Chu (NFZ) 4
REB: Marvin Chu (NFP) 13, Ang Li (ZHU) 12
AST: Kyle Lew (ROC) 8, [2 players] 7
STL: G Beaubrun (WOL), Derrick Shich (ZHU) 4
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (NFZ), Kyle Lew (ROC) 2

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (RISE AGAIN)

30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Alex Liu (TW1) 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JAMES CHEN (TAIWAN NO. 1)

8 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Ben Wang (LAR) 7 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) HIRO TANAKA (JAPAN UNITED)

10 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist

Runner-up: (G/F) Duddley Julien (LIF) 7 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ALEX LIU (TAIWAN NO. 1)

18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (G) Tim Yu (TW1) 17 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 11-6-2-2-1
James Chen (TW1) 4-8-3-4-1
B.J. Grant (LIF) 5-6-1-1-1
Ben Wang (LAR) 9-7-3-3-2
Robert Zhang (GOO) 10-4-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Leuis Ng (RIS) 30, Charles Zheng (GOO) 24
3FG: Charles Zheng (GOO) 6, Jack Liu (TW1) 3
REB: Hiro Tanaka (JPU) 12, Duddley Julien (LIF) 10
AST: Alex Liu (TW1) 6, [6 players] 5
STL: [4 players] 4, [2 players] 3
BLK: Ben Wang (LAR) 2, [10 players] 1

Fall ’17 Week 3 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) MICHAEL SPRINGER (WE HAD GAME)

26 points, 6 3FGs, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) David Melendez (PNL) 30 points, 8 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 4 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JOE VINES (SHOWCASE NYC)

5 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Michael Springer (WHG) 2 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) KYLE CLARK (WE HAD GAME)

3 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (C) Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 7 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) GARRISON CARR (SKY)

31 points, 6 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Brandon S. (MWW) 25 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Morgan Blakely (PNL) 14-3-4-1-2
Jamel Browning (DYN) 8-4-2-2-1
Kyle Clark (WHG) 3-15-2-1-1
Jeremy Dukes (PNL) 18-11-1-1-1
Kareem Merrick (MWW) 3-7-1-1-2
Mike Springer (WHG) 26-2-5-3-2
Joe Vines (SHO) 15-10-1-3-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Melendez (PNL) 30, Michael Springer (WHG) 26
3FG: David Melendez (PNL) 8, [2 players] 6
REB: Kyle Clark (WHG) 15, J. Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 14
AST: Gus Gauntlett (PNL) 12, [2 players] 5
STL: Ian Yu (SHO) 4, [4 players] 3
BLK: Joe Vines (SHO) 4, [3 players] 2

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) CHRIS DALEY (CRAFTY VETS)

29 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F/C) Noah Leime (GA7) 30 points, 16 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

12 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Shawn Delos Reyes (CRV) 3 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

12 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Colin Desmond (LIZ) 2 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F/C) NOAH LEIME (GAME 7)

30 points, 16 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F/C) Matt Kelly (VIN) 25 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Joseph Bassey (UNN) 4-9-3-1-1
Shawn Delos Reyes (CRV) 8-3-4-4-1
Matt Modrick (VIN) 15-5-2-1-1
Zach Moretti (HON) 15-12-2-1-5
David Rivera (YOL) 3-1-1-1-1
Nat Schacht (LIZ) 13-2-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Noah Leime (GA7) 30, Chris Daley (CRV) 29
3FG: Noah Leime (GA7) 5, [3 players] 3
REB: Noah Leime (GA7) 16, [2 players] 12
AST: Elliott Curtis (GA7) 11, Shawn Delos Reyes (CRV) 4
STL: Alan Fox (UNN) 5, [3 players] 4
BLK: Zach Moretti (HON) 5, Colin Desmond (LIZ) 4

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) JASON MEIJA (D.A.W.)

23 points, 7 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 4 assists

Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (UBC) 30 points, 6 3FGs, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JOMAH WILLIAMS (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

10 rebounds, 4 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Lou Nikki (DAW) 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) JACOB LEIZMAN (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

30 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (C) Fang Jian Yuan (MLG) 6 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JASON MEIJA (D.A.W.)

23 points, 7 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 4 assists

Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (UBC) 30 points, 6 3FGs, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Sean Corley (RAW) 8-6-8-3-1
David Chu (NGC) 7-2-2-2-1
Cliff Delancer (DAW) 6-3-2-2-3
Victor Luouraj (DAW) 6-3-2-2-3
Jay McFarlane (DPY) 12-6-1-2-2
Kali Pearson (DPY) 7-3-3-3-2
Fang Jian Yuan (MLG) 6-11-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tommy Wong (GMM) 31, Jacob Leizman (UBC) 30
3FG: Tommy Wong (GMM) 10, Jason Meija (DAW) 7
REB: Jacob Leizman (UBC) 12, [2 players] 11
AST: Sean Corley (RAW) 8, [3 players] 4
STL: Jason Gu (MLG) 4, [5 players] 3
BLK: Jomah Williams (DPY) 4, [2 players] 3

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) MAX PAYNTER (YIELDMO)

26 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (G) Elliott Curtis (GA7) 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) EZEKIAL SHIN (30-FOR-30)

10 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Teddy Oh (NGC) 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ANTHONY ROCKER (YIELDMO)

9 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Ian Yu (DYN) 8 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JOSEPH HAN (30-FOR-30)

15 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Eric Wang (TBT) 13 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (NGC) 8-7-4-1-1
Nick Cruz (YIE) 14-1-1-2-1
Alex Lu (TBT) 8-4-1-1-2
Teddy Oh (NGC) 15-4-2-3-1
Anthony Rocker (YIE) 9-16-10-1-1
Mike Shin (TED) 2-7-1-1-2
John Simon (TED) 6-6-1-1-1
Adam Wang (30F) 6-3-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Max Paynter (YIE) 26, Elliott Curtis (GA7) 16
3FG: [6 players] 3, [5 players] 2
REB: Anthony Rocker (YIE) 16, Ian Yu (DYN) 12
AST: Anthony Rocker (YIE) 10, Ian Yu (DYN) 5
STL: Mike Lee (DYN) 5, [3 players] 3
BLK: [4 players] 2, [13 players] 1

 

Fall ’17 Week 3 Power Rankings (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(n/a) LMA
3-1 The defending champs, LACE’O MY ASO are picking up right where they left off, getting balanced scoring yet again this season. This may be the most balanced team in the league, solid on offense, defense, and in the hustle stats. (F) Matt Birtwell has been a machine on the glass.
(n/a) DOR 2-1 DORIS FROM REGO PARK always brings a contender, with a healthy dose of tough, grindhouse basketball. And there always seems to be a new face that keeps things fresh. This season it’s (G) Jacob Leizman, a crafty scorer that gives this D-oriented club consistent O, a scary thought.
(n/a) SKW
1-0 When the shots are dropping, no team can run up the score like SK WAR DOG. They don’t have quite as much depth at guard this season with (G) Pat Youreneff out, but (G) Kash Miah and (G) Vegas Dave Wong should provide plenty of firepower. 
(n/a) PIP
2-2 Captain (C) Graham Diamond‘s new club, PIPPEN AIN’T EASY, brings in a lot of new faces. The 0-2 start can be chalked up to some growing pains, but they’re getting into rhythm now. This is a tall, versatile line-up that creates match-up problems.  No lack of hustle either.
(n/a) NFZ
1-2 The perennial powerhouse has come out flat so far this season, displaying very little if any sense of urgency. Key rotation players have moved on and their absence is very noticeable. They’ll have to adjust, but after a summer layoff, the offense has not looked particularly crisp or even coherent.
(n/a) SKK
1-2 With two key rotation players leaving to form their own team, SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS is working in some new faces as well. (G) Donovan Walsh continues to be a scoring dynamo, but they’ll have to do it without speedy (G) James Alexander, out for the season with a broken finger. 
(n/a) BXB
1-3 On paper, the BRONX BOMBERS look pretty good. But man, did SKW give it to ’em. Expect them to bounce back. This is still the most athletic team in D1 Sun, with an array of finishers, and a PG in (G) Will Guevara who can find them. They just have to improve their base defense.

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(n/a) RAR
1-0 RAINING ROSEBUDS are stacked if they get solid attendance, and that’s always the question with RAR. Adding (G) Caleb Lui gives them a reliable PG who should complement scorer (G) Anthony WIlliams, both are aggressive defenders who can get the team out in transition.
(n/a) BOM 1-1 BOMB SQUAD (G) Alex Tsay is fighting off a leg injury, but if he is able to return healthy, the Bombers will be a contender yet again. Adding (G) Tommy Wong gives them a deep threat they desperately needed.
(n/a) TAP
1-0 With (F) Dave Liu back for TAP NY, they can make a run at the title this season. It hinges on (G) Will Chu. When he is making shots and playing efficiently, he can carry this team offensively to beat any team in D2. He is unguardable at this level when his jumper is falling. 
(n/a) WOL
1-1 The WOLVERINES lost a winnable game vs BOM, then held on to beat NFP in any ugly one. They’ll take the result. The addition of (F) J.L. Novosad gives them a deep threat they haven’t quite taken advantage of yet, and he’s just as good a hustle player as the rest of the Wolverines.
(n/a) NFP
0-1 The NO FLY PANTHERS have plenty of firepower, but they’re finesse. When they struggle with attendance, it wears down their shooters, and the shots stop falling. This is an uptempo team that relies on getting a lot of possessions. They either need a bigger roster or to get in better shape.
(n/a) ROC
0-1 They took a heart-breaking loss last week to TAP, but expect the NY ROCKITS to bounce back. This guard-oriented roster dominated D2 WN a few seasons ago with their team speed and versatility. 
(n/a) ZHU
0-0 This is a default low-ranking for TEAM JAMES ZHU having not yet played a game this season. As soon as they get their first decision under their belt, we can get a better idea of where they stand.

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(n/a) LIF
3-0 LET IT FLY have the biggest lineup and most athletic roster in D3, with arguably the best player in (F) Daniel Mosley. In other words, LIF is STACKED. If you want to beat this team, you have to keep them off the offensive glass, which they attack relentlessly, and protect the paint. 
(n/a) LAR 1-0 Last season’s finalists are back with essentially the same roster. LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS are a defense-oriented team with three of D3’s best defenders. They rely on (G) Eddie Tsao for offense, and if he has another solid season, expect LAR competing for the chip again.
(n/a) NFZ
1-1 A short-handed NO FLY ZONE OG led LIF in the 4th qtr until they ran out of gas, and (F) Young Wang is still playing All-TDL 1st Team caliber ball. Don’t forget NFZ was the spring champ, and seemed on their way to defending until they bizarrely forfeited in the semis due to attendance.
(n/a) JPU
1-0 JAPAN UNITED narrowly edged CRO in their opener without scorer (G) Ryota Takahashi in the lineup. The team hasn’t had quite the same firepower with (F) Daniel Mosley moving on to LIF, but (F) Marc Lashly has pulled his weight to keep JPU in the mix.
(n/a) BIL
1-0 An impressive opening day win over RIS for BALL IS LIFE led by (G/F) Jason Sun and the always reliable (G) Sean He. Can this be the season that BIL finally makes a move toward contention? We’re here for it.
(n/a) RIS
0-1 RISE AGAIN is basically Spaghetti Ramen by another name. Perennial MVP (G) Leuis Ng missed the first game, so don’t expect them to be here for long. This team has deep championship pedigree for a reason.
(n/a) TW1
1-1 TAIWAN NO. 1 has some solid pieces, and (F) Chuan-Heng Lin is one of D3’s more exciting players to watch. As a newbie club, it’s still too soon to determine where they’ll finish. Their destiny is in their hands.
(n/a) CRO
0-3 And the same goes for the CROSSBOWS. Their (F) Li Jiayuan has also been one of the division’s more versatile and exciting players. But taking the narrow loss to JPU hurts. We’ll see how they bounce back.
(n/a) GOO
0-2 GOON SQUAD probably should have on that game vs TW1. The LIF game was maybe too much expect, but GOO will get solid scoring from (G) Charles Zheng and (G) Robert Zhang. The rest is just making the right plays and getting the stops they need to win games down the stretch.

Fall ’17 Week 3 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) KASH MIAH (SK WAR DOG)

44 points, 13 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

Runner-up: (G) Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 30 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

3 rebounds, 4 steals

Runner-up: (F/C) Kyle Jose (LMA) 10 rebounds, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MATT BIRTWELL (LACE’O MY ASO)

17 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Michael Browne (BXB) 16 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) BRYAN GAMROTH (PIPPEN AIN’T EASY)

21 points, 4 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Runner-up: (F) Michael Browne (BXB) 16 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (DOR) 10-12-3-1-1
Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 13-12-1-1-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kash Miah (SKW) 44, Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 30
3FG: Kash Miah (SKW) 13, Angelo Ramirez (BXB) 5
REB: Matt Birtwell (LMA) 13, [4 players] 12
AST: Felix Shen (SKW) 11, [4 players] 4
STL: David Weiss (DOR) 4, [3 players] 3
BLK: Kyle Jose (LMA) 2, [8 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) WILL CHU (TAP NY)

25 points, 6 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: (G) Anthony Williams (RAR) 23 points, 2 3FGs, 3 rebounds

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

22 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Marvin Chu (NFP) 9 rebounds, 3 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

10 points, 22 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Jeff Rose (RAR) 8 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

N/A

 

Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Dave Liu (TAP) 13-3-3-2-1
Sherwin Salar (BOM) 10-22-5-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Will Chu (TAP) 25, Anthony Williams (RAR) 23
3FG: Will Chu (TAP) 6, David Hsiung (BOM) 4
REB: Sherwin Salar (BOM) 22, Jeff Rose (RAR) 11
AST: Caleb Lui (RAR) 6, Sherwin Salar (BOM) 5
STL: [7 players] 3, [7 players] 2
BLK: Michael Meng (WOL), Sherwin Salar (BOM) 2

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) DANIEL MOSLEY (LET IT FLY)

33 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G/F) Jason Sun (BIL) 17 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) OLA ONI (LET IT FLY)

10 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 9 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) SEAN HE (BALL IS LIFE)

15 points, 2 3FGs, 14 rebounds, 2 assists

Runner-up: (F) Daniel Mosley (LIF) 33 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) LI JIAYUAN (CROSSBOWS)

20 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 assists

Runner-up: (F) Chuan-Heng Lin (TN1) 14 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Gary Chen (TN1) 5-7-1-1-1
Mark Hahn (RIS) 4-4-4-1-1
Bryan Plunkett (LIF) 2-2-1-1-1
Rob Rodkey (LAR) 6-2-1-3-2
Jason Sun (BIL) 17-2-1-2-1
Shei Tian (CRO) 4-4-1-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Daniel Mosley (LIF) 33, Matt Auerbach (RIS) 23
3FG: Li Jiayuan (CRO) 6, [3 players] 3
REB: Sean He (BIL), Daniel Mosley (LIF) 14
AST: B.J. Grant (LIF) 6, [2 players] 5
STL: [5 players] 4, [4 players] 3
BLK: Ola Oni (LIF) 4, Rob Rodkey (LAR) 2 

Fall ’17 Week 2 Power Rankings (Premier and D1 WN)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(n/a) DYN
2-0 The new-look NY DYNASTY have played well so far with new faces in key positions, but this isn’t a powerhouse team. It’s a veteran squad that knows how to play well together, they’ll likely fall to middle of the pack but they were the best team after two weeks.
(n/a) PNL 2-0 PEACE & LOVE finally found the knockdown shooter they were looking for in (G) David Melendez, and it’s opened up a their offense, allowing (G) Gus Gauntlett to really flaunt his court vision. The veteran PG is on pace for a record-setting season in assists so far.
(n/a) SHO
1-0 They’ve only played 1 game, but SHOWCASE NYC looks the part of the the powerhouse in the way that DYN does not. Solid guard play, but their front-line will carry the load as one of Premier’s best led by bruising (F) Joe Vines and walking match-up problem (F) Mike Liander.
(n/a) WHG
1-1 WE HAD GAME has lost some depth at the wing positions (maybe), but new (G/F) Richard Shea has filled in well as an efficient scorer. Reigning MVP (G) Michael Springer will still lead the charge. With a full line-up, this may be the best offensive team in the league. 
(n/a) LB3
1-2 LIVE BY THE 3‘s line-up is essentially all guards with one athletic big man in the middle in the tireless (F/C) Tim Cole. Despite losing their first two games, they showed promise. Then (G) Kevin Josey showed up last week and torched defending champs MWW for 44 pts. Uh-oh.
(n/a) MWW
0-2 Tough start for METTA WORLD WAR, but the defending champs have only one goal, and that doesn’t really get started until playoff time. Key starters haven’t even shown up to a game yet, so don’t count these guys out by an stretch. They’re still very much contenders. 
(n/a) SKY
0-2 Lots of new blood in the Premier this season including SKY, who despite the two losses, also looks very promising. Neither L was a blowout, more a circumstance if warming up slowly. This team can and will shoot a lot of 3FGs. SKY can light it up from deep if you let them get going.

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(n/a) LIZ
2-0 THE LIZARDS are back with the division’s biggest front-line, carrying 3 players all around 6-4 along with big, physical wing players. Their #s won’t jump out at you, but this is a veteran team that knows how to make winning plays. (G) Joe Zenz at point makes it look easy.
(n/a) HON 1-0 At this point, the HONEY BADGERS are the Buffalo Bills of D1, having lost in the championship 4 times out of the last 5 seasons. With no real roster changes, this team will get it done the same way. Scrap on defense, and find a way to win, tooth and nail be gone.
(n/a) YOL
2-0 This is YOLO‘s best start to a season so far, but they haven’t played a top half team yet. This next stretch of games will determine if they really belong in the Top 3. Nevertheless, the team has put up solid all-around efforts in their two wins so far. Momentum is in their favor.
(n/a) CRV
1-1 The former champs are interested in only chips, so the CRAFTY VETS will do what it takes to make the playoffs, and turn it on from there. (G) Chris Daley is still the best scorer in D1. With (G/F) Travis Benjamin and (F) Daryl Blank back, they have even greater depth than before.
(n/a) GA7
0-1 GAME 7 already has a skilled veteran back-court, and solid pieces all around the front-court. But now, they’ll also have D1’s tallest player in 6-6 (C) Noah Leime. Granted, he’s kind of a stretch 5, but his height will give GA7 an instant advantage in the defensive paint.
(n/a) HOO
1-1 The HOODIE MELOS are a new team led by long-time veterans (G) Jason Chin and (G) Kev Chang. They have not scored particularly well so far, but still find themselves 1-1. The roster is physical, but undersized, which means they’ll have to pick up shooting asap.
(n/a) UNN
1-2 Roster consistency has been tricky for UNITED NATIONS so far. They have had 13 players participate in at least 1 game so far this season. (F) Joseph Bassey has been the one stable presence through each game, and he’s put up solid #s so far. But they need more consistent scoring. 
(n/a) VIN
0-3 VINO has plenty of big and versatile players to work with, but they just haven’t had consistent perimeter scoring so far. Team foot speed has been an issue and their struggles to create off the dribble may be the cause for their 19% 3-point shooting after 3 games.