Tag: 2019 Spring
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.