Tag: 3rd Division

Fall ’17 Week 8 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(F) JOE VINES (SHOWCASE NYC)

26 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Will Haile (DYN) 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

11 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (C) Seamus McKiernan (PNL) 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) JEREMY KAPLAN-LYMAN (WE HAD GAME)

9 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Joe Vines (SHO) 26 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MIKE LIANDER (SHOWCASE NYC)

22 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (C) Dan Solomito (GA7) 21 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist

The High-5 Club

Will Haile (DYN) 17-11-4-4-1
Seamus McKiernan (PNL) 17-9-2-1-4
Joe Vines (SHO) 26-13-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Joe Vines (SHO) 26, Mike Liander (SHO) 22
3FG: Elliott Curtis (GA7) 5, Ren Hsieh (DYN) 4
REB: Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 14, Joe Vines (SHO) 13
AST: Elliott Curtis (GA7) 11, Gus Gauntlett (PNL) 9
STL: Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 5, [2 players] 4
BLK: Seamus McKiernan (PNL) 4, Martin Brusewitz (DYN) 2

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) LENNY MCNEIL (RAW DOGS)

30 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Chris Daley (CRV) 22 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) NATHANIEL SCHACHT (THE LIZARDS)

5 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Sean Corley (RAW) 8 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) TRAVIS BENJAMIN (CRAFTY VETS)

18 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Josh Foster (VIN) 15 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) LENNY MCNEIL (RAW DOGS)

30 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Robert Sweet (RAW) 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

David Albright (VIN) 6-8-5-1-1
Matt Birtwell (YOL) 21-4-2-2-1
Lenny McNeil (RAW) 30-10-2-2-1
Nathaniel Schacht (LIZ) 6-5-1-2-4
Robert Sweet (RAW) 20-5-1-3-1
Ken Tobey (VIN) 5-7-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Lenny McNeil (RAW) 30, Joe Vines (HOO) 23
3FG: Robert Sweet (RAW) 6, [6 players] 3
REB: Samson Adelaja (YOL), Colin Desmond (LIZ) 13
AST: Sean Corley (RAW) 11, Warren Derevere (VIN) 7
STL: Sean Corley, Estevenson Jean-Charles (RAW) 4
BLK: Nathaniel Schacht (LIZ) 4, [7 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) BRIAN LAW (GUARD ME MAYBE)

21 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Jon Chen (TRI) 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) BRIAN LAW (GUARD ME MAYBE)

10 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Young Yu (TRI) 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) J.L. NOVOSAD (SPACE JAM)

16 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists
Runner-up: (F) Kyai Scott (DPY) 7 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JACOB LEIZMAN (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

19 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Chris Lee (TRI) 14 points, 3 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

David Hsiung (TRI) 2-7-2-2-1
Louis Konig (UBC) 6-2-2-1-1
Alvin Kong (GMM) 10-6-2-3-1
Toks Kono (TRI) 5-6-2-2-1
Brian Law (GMM) 21-10-8-4-1
Jacob Leizman (UBC) 19-4-2-2-1
Brandon Lee (GMM) 6-6-4-1-1
Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 20-5-3-1-2
Jomah Williams (DPY) 2-7-1-1-1
Tommy Wong (GMM) 20-6-3-1-1
Young Yu (TRI) 13-7-4-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jjon Chen (TRI) 23, Brian Law (GMM) 21
3FG: Tommy Wong (GMM) 6, Jacob Leizman (UBC) 4
REB: J.L. Novosad (JAM) 19, [2 players] 12
AST: Brian Law (GMM) 8, Victor Chia (NGC) 5
STL: Bada Hong (NGC), Brian Law (GMM), Young Yu (TRI) 4 
BLK: Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 2, [15 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NY DYNASTY)

27 points, 5 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julian Choi (FLA) 24 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ROBERT WOODWORTH (TBT)

8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Timothy Chin (DYN) 5 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) STEVE SHIN (FLAT EARTHERS)

3 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Robert Woodworth (TBT) 18 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) ROBERT WOODWORTH (TBT)

18 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Joseph Han (30F) 20 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 6 steals

The High-5 Club

Garrett Brignoli (HAN) 5-8-2-3-1
Nat Casey (TBT) 9-4-3-4-1
Mike Klain (TBT) 11-5-3-5-1
Mark Lee (NGC) 9-4-9-1-1
Andrew Oberst (HAN) 7-5-2-3-1
Rob Woodworth (TBT) 18-8-1-3-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (DYN) 27, ChangHee Park (HAN) 24
3FG: Robert Woodworth (TBT) 6, [2 players] 5 
REB: Steve Shin (FLA) 12, Victor Chia (NGC) 11
AST: Mark Lee (NGC) 9, Ian Yu (DYN) 6
STL: Timothy Chin (DYN), Joseph Han (30F) 6
BLK: Sam Kang (FLA), Greg Sadowski (SNB) 2 

Fall ’17 Playoff Previews (D3 Sun @ HSFI)

(2) LET IT FLY

  

VS

  

(7) BALL IS LIFE
SCOUTING REPORT

Let It Fly is a big, physical team that looks to beat you inside-out. (F) Daniel Mosley is D3’s best 15′-and-in scorer. And when (C) Ola Oni gets it going on the low block, LIF is virtually unstoppable. But there are two weaknesses you can point to. 1) they’re not strong 3-pt shooters, which means you can crowd the paint and 2) they’re notorious front-runners. If they’re winning, and their confidence is soaring, it’s tough to come back. But if they find themselves in a hole, they often struggle to dig themselves out. If they sort that out, they’re contenders.
LIF
5-1		 D3 Sun
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Sun, Nov 19
11:30am
BIL
2-4		 SCOUTING REPORT

Defense wasn’t the problem when Ball Is Life played LIF in the regular season. They held the #2 seed to just 35 points. The problem was they could only score 22. That was a fall season low for any team across all divisions. But one thing you can count on is BIL will scrap and play as hard as they can to give themselves a chance. (G) Sean He is as good a guard as you’ll find in D3. They’ll just have to hope some shots are falling tomorrow to really give LIF a run for their money. But in a single-elimination game, you never know.
Player Spotlight: Daniel Mosley

Mosley is maybe 5-9, tops. But he plays like a power forward in the paint. Able to use his shiftiness and strength to score in traffic, he is a crafty scorer who can get to the line as well. And if the mid-range jumper is falling, he is cable of putting up big scoring #s.

 Pos: F
16 ppg
7.8 rpg
2 apg
Pos: G
12.8 ppg
8.5 rpg
2.2 apg		 Player Spotlight: Sean He

Nobody can say they play harder than He. At PG, he has put up 8.5 rpg or higher in every season he’s played. He’s a crafty scorer out in transition, and has a tendency to wear himself thin with his effort plays. But his team needs it. If he has a big game, BIL might have a chance.

(1) TAIWAN NO. 1

  

VS

  

(8) GOON SQUAD
SCOUTING REPORT

Taiwan No. 1 has been the surprise of D3 so far this season, earning the #1 seed in just their first season. They’ve done it with tough D, and balanced scoring up and down the roster. Nine players contribute about 5-9 ppg. They don’t score much, but they’re D3’s best defense, consistently holding opponents to their lowest offensive output of the season with physical bigs and scrappy guards. It’s a a good formula for a deep playoff run.
TW1
5-1		 D3 Sun
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Sun, Nov 19
12:30pm
GOO
2-5		 SCOUTING REPORT

A great effort by Goon Squad to get the play in game result they were looking for. (G) Charles Zheng didn’t heat up until the 2nd half, but (G) Robert Zhang was more than able to carry the load with a game-high 28 points. Their offense is basically a two-headed monster, what they’ll need to focus on is getting stops and securing possessions against a scrappy TW1 defense that likes to play physical and pressure the ball.
Player Spotlight: Alex Liu

TW1 doesn’t really feature one player on the offensive end, but (F) Alex Liu is their most versatile player and can run a sort of point forward position. He could probably get more shots up, but the whole team moves the ball well, and he fits in just fine.

 Pos: F
8.6 ppg
9.6 rpg
1.2 spg
Pos: G
28 ppg
3 rpg
2 spg		 Player Spotlight: Robert Zhang

The Goonies needed someone to step up on offense, and boy did Zhang fill the bill. The Crossbows had no answer for him as he hit ’em from all sides, including 6-11 from long distance. If he stays hot, Zhang can give TW1 some trouble out on the break.

(4) RISE AGAIN

  

VS

  

(5) LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS
SCOUTING REPORT

These days you can’t judge Rise’s playoff prospects with reg season performance. They’re just waiting for the post-season to start. When known as Spaghetti Ramen, this is a 5-time champion, and it’s virtually the same exact roster. Led by perennial MVP (and he could very well earn the honor again this season), (G) Leuis Ng will have Rise Again poised to win their 6th title. This is an aggressive defense led by (F) Mark Hahn with an opportunistic fast break offense.
RIS
4-2		 D3 Sun
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Sun, Nov 19
2:30pm
LAR
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

After a disappointing first appearance in the title game last season, all Larry’s Kids wanted to do was get back. But this is a tough draw. RIS is a playoff monster with pedigree to spare. Every dynasty must end, however, and for the Cable Guy’s Kids era to begin, they’ll have to beat Rise. They’re actually very similar teams. Both are physical and aggressive on D, hoping to force TOs and get out on the break. LAR, however, is the better 3-pt shooting team. That could be the difference.
Player Spotlight: Leuis Ng

It’s hard to argue with those numbers, and Ng does it season after season. Rise’s entire offense runs through Ng. He’s their best shooter, creator, passer, and open court finisher. He does so much on offense, however, it might be possible expose his D when he rests.

 Pos: G
23.5 ppg
5.5 rpg
4.3 apg
Pos: G
15 ppg
3.5 apg
2.8 apg		 Player Spotlight: Eddie Tsao

When Tsao first entered D3, he overtook Ng as the fastest player in the league out on the break. He’s scaled some of that back now, but he is still very capable of putting up 20-25 pts in this game. It all depends on whether the jumper is falling, when Tsao’s hitting 3’s he’s unguardable.

Fall ’17 Playoff Previews (D3 Sun)

(3) NO FLY ZONE OG

  

VS

  

(6) JAPAN UNITED
SCOUTING REPORT

No Fly Zone is just a season removed from a title but despite having the same core group, they’ve needed a bevy of players to fill in when short-handed. This game will be no different. (F) Young Yu, who led D3 in scoring this fall will again be out, and (C) Kevin Wong is out for playoffs. Luckily, they brought back (F) Saleem Ahmed to pick up slack. And veteran (G) Ren Hsieh, who’s having a strong offensive season, will still be there to man the reins. 
NFZ
4-2		 D3 Sun
1ST RD
MLK HS
Sat, Nov 18
3:30pm
JPU
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

After coming out to a roaring 3-0 start, the United has dropped three straight and is just barely limping into the playoffs. Both (G) Ryota Takahashi and (G) Maou Suzuki are having down seasons statistically, not to mention (F) Marc Lashly. Overall, scoring has gone down drastically, and it’s not exactly obvious as to why. But they do have better foot speed at the guard position, and at MLK, if they can open it up, they may be able to punish NFZ in transition. 
Player Spotlight: Marvin Chu

With Wong out, Chu is NFZ’s best and most versatile defender. He hasn’t shot very well this season, but NFZ will need him to pick it up on offense with Wang and (G) Steven Lee out, a combined 34.3 ppg. Either way, his lock down defense will be a major key to NFZ’s success. 

 Pos: F
10.3 ppg
10.8 rpg
1.5 bpg
Pos: F
12 ppg
6 rpg
2 spg		 Key Player: Marc Lashly

For whatever reason, the typically run & gun United haven’t been very run nor gun. But they have to find a way to get Lashly more involved. His ability to score in the paint will force NFZ’s trademark 2-3 zone to collapse into the paint, which will give JPU open 3s. But they have to make them.

(8) GOON SQUAD

  

VS

  

(9) CROSSBOWS
SCOUTING REPORT

The Goons started the fall season with an impressive effort vs Taiwan No. 1, which earned the #1 seed by season’s end. Then solid efforts vs JPU and LAR, followed by a win vs BIL. It’s not that much of a stretch to say GOO could have been 4-2 this season but that would easily be their best franchise record. Nevertheless, the team is coming in to the post-season on a win. Crossbows won’t be an easy out, though.
GOO
1-5		 D3 Sun
PLAY-IN
MLK HS
Sat, Nov 18
4:30pm
CRO
0-6		 SCOUTING REPORT

Like the Goons, the Crossbows put up some strong efforts this season, mostly early on. But they just never got over the hump to get that first win. The second half of the season hasn’t been kind. But this is as good a chance as any for CRO to pick up their first win. They have some solid pieces on this roster, it’s just a matter of developing the right chemistry, and making open shots.
Player Spotlight: Charles Zheng

This season has seen a slight uptick in scoring from Zheng, and he’s been slightly more efficient. The Goons don’t need a big day from Zheng, they just need him to his his averages, and that should help provide enough offense to beat CRO.

 Pos: G
16.6 ppg
4 rpg
1.6 apg
Pos: F
7.8 ppg
9.2 rpg
1.0 spg		 Player Spotlight: Guannan Liu

Liu isn’t the Crossbows top scorer, that honor goes to (G) Li Jiayuan. But Liu is CRO’s most efficient scorer, which stands to reason that perhaps they should get him the ball more. He shoots 50% from the field, 33% from 3.

TDL Fall ’17 || Playoff Previews (Fashion HS)

(3) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE

  

VS

  

(6) GAME 7
SCOUTING REPORT

This match-up was an instant classic for each team’s final game of the regular season. NYC Gritty Committee narrowly lost, but also had to play without (C) Victor Chia. Assuming he is back in the lineup, he’ll be a major factor in this game, as NGC struggled to keep GA7 out of the paint in that loss. On offense, stand out (G) Teddy Oh showed some growing pains as well, unable to figure out GA7’s zone D. These are two very crafty teams so the veterans will have to step up and take control.
NGC
4-2		 D3 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 16
6:55pm
GA7
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

Veteran (G) Elliott Curtis posted a great all around game in their reg season match-up, particularly from behind the arc. But their success came from a healthy dose of Curtis, (G) Mike Hamane & (F) Jamerson Green attacking the paint and finding shooters. If NGC has Chia in the paint, he can erase a lot of those opportunities, which may force GA7 to convert more from mid-range. Still, Green and Hamane will have to stay in attack mode to get NGC’s defense moving.
Key Player: Mark Lee

The veteran Lee has won more than his share of big games, they’ll need another vintage outing from him tonight against a tough GA7 squad. Lee took a step back this season to let Oh to step up offensively, but come playoff time, it’s the most experienced champions who take the reins.

 Pos: G/F
14.7 ppg
6.2 rpg
4.3 apg
Pos: G
13.5 ppg
5.3 rpg
4.8 apg		 Key Player: Elliott Curtis

Much like Lee for NGC, as long as Curtis is on the floor, GA7 has a chance to win. He is the focal point on offense in both scoring and as the team’s orchestrator, basically a player coach. Curtis has been lights out from behind the arc lately so look for a big night from the veteran guard.

(1) D.A.W.

  

VS

  

(9) TRIBE
SCOUTING REPORT

After an opening season loss to a team that was eventually moved up to D1, D.A.W. has not lost another. This is a tough, physical team led by the dynamic duo of (G) Jason Meija and (C) Lou Nikki. There may not be a more formidable pair in D2. And they’re a tested team as well, winning close games all season long. They’re ready to compete for a title in their first season.
DAW
5-1		 D2 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 16
7:55pm
TRI
2-5		 SCOUTING REPORT

Tribe gets in by winning the play-in game, in which both teams played short-handed. So there is a possibility that TRI may be coming in with some tired legs. Still, there are key veteran players on this roster who have been here before, and won. If DAW sleeps on them, they certainly have the fortitude to pull off another upset and keep this run going.
Player Spotlight: Jason Meija

Meija may be the toughest guard to stay in front of in D2. With an array of moves, and tough finishes, he’s able to create plenty of scoring opportunities for himself and for his teammates. His only shortcoming may be shot selection, but TRI doesn’t really have a player who can match up with his speed.

 Pos: G
17.4 ppg
4.8 rpg
3.8 apg
Pos: F
23 ppg
9 rpg
2 apg		 Player Spotlight: Jonathan Chen

Chen is the kind of player that if you lose sight of him, he can hurt you. His game does not extend very far out on the perimeter, but he’s crafty, plays hard, and has a penchant for finding open spots on the floor. He should be a factor vs a DAW help D that occasionally falls asleep.

(2) DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF

  

VS

  

(7) UNCLE BOUGHT A COW
SCOUTING REPORT

The two-time defending champs are still the favorite to win it all despite a season full of players needing time off for injury and for personal reasons. Their two losses seemed to have two things in common, young legs that move well off the ball, and reliable 3-point shooting. DPY’s physical style of defense can be exploited with those two things, and UBC has both. But with a full roster ready for the playoffs, and now a healthy (G) Emery Clark, DPY should still be considered the favorite here.
DPY
4-2		 D2 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 16
8:55pm
UBC
2-4		 SCOUTING REPORT

UBC lost their first four games to start the season. It looked hopeless, but a mid-season add of (F) Jacob Leizman turned it all around. This team has always played hard, but it didn’t always get the consistent offense to back up their effort. Leizman bring in 27.7 ppg, and that’s been good enough to finish 2-1 and enter the post-season with momentum. But getting DPY in the 1st rd is just about as tough a match-up as they could pull, especially with DPY wanting revenge for a reg season loss.
Key Match-Up: Tyler McFarlane

With Clark out of the lineup for most of the season, McFarlane was unleashed this season posting a career-best 22 ppg. Which takes nothing away from his bread & butter defense. Though his defensive #s are down, there are few players that defend like he does at his position.

 Pos: F
22 ppg
5 rpg
2 spg
Pos: F
27.7 ppg
7.7 rpg
2.3 apg		 Key Match-Up: Jacob Leizman

Leizman is a natural scorer, finding any way to the put the ball in the bucket inside and out. The rookie gunner scored 34 on DPY in their reg season match-up, thanks to his tireless movement off the ball to get open and a knockdown jumper. DPY struggled to stay with him and paid the price.

(4) HONEY BADGERS

  

VS

  

(5) YOLO
SCOUTING REPORT

It was the best regular season finish for the Honey Badgers, but their only interest here is to get back to the chip and win it. It’s all the same usual suspects, but with notable addition (F) Adam Powell who provides added scoring from the wing. Which has been HON’s weakness in the playoffs due to the amount of energy they expend on defense. YOLO, which is trying overcome it’s own playoff hump, will be a good test.
HON
3-3		 D1 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Thu, Nov 15
9:55pm
YOL
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

The addition of (F) Matt Birtwell and (G) Effie Klein, combined with the improved play of (F) Samson Adelaja has given YOL much more balanced scoring. And better overall rebounding and defense as well. YOLO isn’t one of D1’s flashier teams, so they could be poised for an upset here should teams want to sleep on them. But YOLO has not historically matched up very well with HON.
Player Spotlight: Zach Moretti

Zach Moretti’s nickname in this league is “Crash” because we can’t think of another player more willing to put his body on the line for every single play. Sometimes we worry about his health, but he makes for a great teammate–and a catalyst for HON–as no one is willing to let him crash alone.

 Pos: F
17.3 ppg
10.3 rpg
2.3 bpg
Pos: F
16 ppg
9 rpg
3.8 apg		 Player Spotlight: Mark Promax

The veteran Promax hasn’t shot efficiently this season, but if he can get it going early, it will challenge HON to focus their energy on defending him, which should open the lane up for Birtwell and Adelaja. Promax is the focal point, but will need to be crafty vs a tough defensive team.

TDL Fall ’17 || Playoff Previews (Fashion HS)

(1) YIELDMO

  

VS

  

(9) TBT
SCOUTING REPORT

They have D3’s most dominant player on the roster in (F) Max Paynter. And two very  crafty guards in (G) Derek Lu and (G) Anthony Rocker, particularly on defense, averaging a whopping 7.8 spg combined. Yieldmo had one slip-up early in the season vs a very focused SNB team, but they have otherwise cruised to the #1 seed. This is a deep roster with good size in the front court, which is great for playoffs. they’re the team to beat. 
YIE
5-1		 D3 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Wed, Nov 15
6:55pm
TBT
1-6		 SCOUTING REPORT

TBT finally got the offense they needed to get a result last night in the play-in game, their first win of the season. Three players scored in double figures including (G) Bobby Woodworth who had it going early from the 3-point line and kept it going for a team-high 18 points. (G/F) Mike Klain also made huge contributions, particularly on the defensive end of the ball. It will still take just about a miracle to beat YIE, but in single-elim, anything’s possible. 
Key Player: Max Paynter

Paynter is the Lebron of the D3 WN. Bigger and more athletic than most, with guard skills, but what makes him so dominant is his motor. Add those tools to a player that just never stops coming at you and good night. He’s a match-up nightmare for any team, but especially for undersized TBT.

 Pos: F
22.6 ppg
9.0 rpg
4.0 apg
Pos: G
18 ppg
8 rpg
3 spg		 Key Player: Bobby Woodworth

In his best game this season, the rookie was dominant on both sides of the court, leading his team in points, rebounds and blocked shots. Facing a much tougher defense in YIE, with a bigger front line, he’ll have to really be on point offensively in this one for TBT to stand a chance.

(4) SMASH N BOUNCE

  

VS

  

(5) FLAT EARTHERS
SCOUTING REPORT

At times, this has looked like Smash n Bounce’s best season. They’re the only team to have beaten YIE this fall. But when they have lost, they’ve lost badly. So, it’s a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde situation here. They’re not very balanced on offense, so they need (F) Nathan Kan to be on his game, but they’ll never had any shortage of hustle and D. Capt (G) Andrew Tu makes sure of that by leading the way.
SNB
4-2		 D3 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Wed, Nov 15
7:55pm
FLA
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

As much as SNB has been hit or miss this season, so too are the Flat Earthers. So it’s fitting that they’re both in the 4 vs 5 match up. When the Earthers are playing well, they look like they can beat anyone. But there’s also the vice versa to this scenario. For some reason, sometimes, they stink. (G) Julian Choi will lead a very solid, deep back court, but somehow, they have to get (F) Sam Kang more involved.
Player Spotlight: Nathan Kan

Kan is on this team to provide offense, and he does so as well as anyone in D3, mostly by launching 3FGs (at rate of 11.8 per) . But he’s also the only player on SNB that scores in double-digits. If FLA decides to double him, the Smash will have to find someone else to step up.

 Pos: F
17.8 ppg
2.0 rpg
1.5 apg
Pos: G
21.8 ppg
4.5 apg
2.8 spg		 Player Spotlight: Julian Choi

In his 2nd season now, Choi is a dynamic scorer from the guard spot, able to hit the three, drive to the basket, and get to the FT line. But guarding the perimeter is one of SNB’s strengths. But Choi is an adept passer (4.5 apg) as well, he’ll still be the focal point here.

(8) SPACE JAM

  

VS

  

(9) TRIBE
SCOUTING REPORT

Space Jam has had its moments, losing 5 of 6 games by no more than 6 pts. But that means they’re still struggling to close out games in crunch time. Jam could have (maybe should have) been 4-2. With that said, they have a solid offense led by (F) J.L. Novosad and (G) Andrew Shih. And they have D2’s biggest front line. But they need to somehow get former MVP (F) Nick Liveris more involved.
JAM
4-2		 D2 WN
PLAY-IN
Fashion HS
Wed, Nov 15
8:55pm
TRI
2-4		 SCOUTING REPORT

This is Tribe’s first season, and even with veteran players on the roster, it can take awhile to get acclimated. With that said, they stomped an MLGB team that looked good to start the season and went toe-to-toe with 2-time defending champion DPY. So, that may very well mean if they can find a way to win this game, they might make a decent run. It’s a balanced offense with a solid defensive presence.
Key Match-Up: J.L. Novosad

Novosad has shot efficiently this season even if his scoring is slightly down. He is still a strong rebounder at his size and finished with a career-high 3.5 apg this season. He is a streaky shooter, and if he gets hot, it will be a 3-pt barrage, but he’s not a creator off the bounce.

 Pos: F
16.2 ppg
8.5 rpg
3.5 apg
Pos: F
14.0 ppg
5.2 rpg
3.8 apg		 Key Match-Up: Young Yu

Tribe gets consistent scoring from a number of positions, but if long-time veteran Yu can get hot from behind the arc, it can open up the offense even more for his team. The key is staying patient, this game will likely be a shootout, plenty of chances to get it going.

(4) GUARD ME MAYBE

  

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(5) MLGB
SCOUTING REPORT

There were times when the Maybes looked unbeatable. Then they hit a rough patch, losing 3 of their last 4. To be fair, they were missing key players in each of those L’s. At full strength, this roster is a beast. Led by the man-beast himself, reigning MVP (F) Brian Law. They have (G) Tommy Wong, who’s hot this season, and (F) Stefan Chaplin playing his best ball. This team may be the dark horse to sneak out a title.
GMM
3-3		 D2 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Wed, Nov 15
9:55pm
MLG
3-3		 SCOUTING REPORT

Like GMM, MLGB looked poise to challenge for the title this season with a red hot 3-0 start. But then they finished the season 0-3, with a couple of bad losses on the tail end. They have to bounced back to salvage the season here, but pulling GMM as their 1st rd opponent is a tough way to do it. This is a scrappy, physical team that sacrifices a lot of its offense to be tenacious on D. Apparently it works about 50/50. 
Key Match-Up: Brian Law

Maybe the most athletic player in D2, Law is a like a force of nature, able to get it done on both sides of the court. Nobody goes harder than Law from start to finish, which can tire him out on occasion, taking him off the floor. But GMM needs him on the court as much as humanly possible.

 Pos: F
19.0 ppg
6.3 rpg
3.8 apg
Pos: G
14.3 ppg
2.3 apg
2.2 spg		 Key Match-Up: Jason Gu

In his second season, Gu has emerged as one of the toughest, most clutch guards in D2. The power guard does not back down from anyone, and has a penchant for knocking down clutch jumpers and game winning shots. If this one is close, watch him go to work.

TDL Fall ’17 Opening Round Playoff Previews (D1, D2, D3 WN)

(2) CRAFTY VETS

  

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(7) HOODIE MELOS
Scouting Report

The Vets narrowly won their reg season match-up on a game-winner from former MVP (G) Chris Daley. They trailed for most of that game, but in crunch time, you can count on the aptly named former champs to make all the right plays to prevail. (G) Travis Benjamin has been as good as any guard in D1 this season and (C) Rob Sullivan and (F) Daryl Blank have yet to break out so far. They’re due.
CRV
5-1		 D1 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Tue, Nov 14
6:55pm
HOO
2-4		 Scouting Report

Hoodie Melos are limping into the playoffs with key injuries shortening their roster, but this is a veteran squad that knows how to win playoff games. (G) Stephan Hodges has stepped up this season to be their leading perimeter scorer, but (G/F) Kev Chang is more than capable of filling it up as well, scoring 20.2 ppg in his two previous seasons. But HOO’s focal point offensively and defensively will be (F) Joe Vines.
Key Match-Up: Chris Daley

The Melos are undersized at the (G) position compared to CRV, so Daley and Benjamin should get any shot they want. And keep in mind Benjamin was unavailable in the reg season game. Daley struggled early then, but finished strong. If shots fall early in this one, it could be a blowout.

 Pos: G
22.3 ppg
4.0 rpg
6.0 apg
Pos: F
14 ppg
9 rpg
3 apg		 Key Match-Up: Joe Vines

Vines will be the biggest player on the floor in this one, but the Vets have plenty of what we like to call “corn-fed strength.” He won’t be able to play quite as much bully ball as he might be used to, but if the Melos can get it to him around the basket, he’ll get to the FT line and slow this game down.

(8) HANDEL ARCHITECTS

  

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(9) TBT
Scouting Report

The Architects are basically feast or famine offensively. In their two wins they’ve won by a combined 48 points. But in their losses, well, let’s focus on the positives. (G/F) Han Lee can score with anyone in D3. They have a solid 3-pt threat is (G) Changhee Park, and (F) Garrett Brignoli fill in nicely as a hustle/utility man. And (F) Luke Lu puts in work on the glass as well. What they need to win is consistent scoring.
HAN
2-4		 D3 WN
PLAY-IN
Fashion HS
Tue, Nov 14
7:55pm
TBT
0-6		 Scouting Report

It’s been a tough season for TBT. After losing their opener by only two, they have gotten no closer than 15 in any subsequent match up. And the problem mostly has been their offense. (G/F) Bobby Woodworth is their only double-digit scorer at 10.5 ppg. But the great thing about single elimination playoffs is that anything can happen. If TBT can get hot in this game, they have just as much of a chance to win as HAN.
Key Match-Up: Han Lee

As mentioned, Lee can score. But his low rate of 3FGs (17%) and FTs (41%) can be a little troubling considering he does put up a decent amount of both. If he can get it going early, however, HAN can play ahead, which is what they’re better at. And TBT is not a strong offensive team.

 Pos: G/F
19 ppg
3.3 rpg
2.8 apg
Pos: G/F
14 ppg
9 rpg
3 apg		 Key Match-Up: Bobby Woodworth

Truth is, we don’t have much of a scouting report on Woodworth. He leads the team in scoring, but is producing just 10.5 ppg on 11.5 shots per game. Nobody on the roster has better scoring efficiency. Woodworth had better be red hot in this one, or they’ll need a number of guys to step up.

(3) MIXED BAG

  

VS

  

(6) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE
Scouting Report

Mixed Bag opened with two losses, but they bounced back to win out and finish 4-2. (G) Effie Klein has been a lights out shooter when available, converting 53% of his 3FGs, but it’s been the improved play of (G) Henry Bell that may be the key to MIX’s second half success. They are as strong a guard duo as you’ll find in D2. And with all-around threat (F) Mark Promax in the mix, this is a tough out for any team.
MIX
4-2		 D2 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Tue, Nov 14
8:55pm
NGC
2-4		 Scouting Report

There’s no other way to put it, this has been a down season for NYC Gritty Committee’s vaunted back court. Maybe it’s age, maybe it’s just waning chemistry, but NGC, the winter league champs, and spring runner-ups, just haven’t been able to get the shots to drop this season. But if there’s any team who can turn it on when they need to most, it’s this Gritty. One win might turn into two, then three. NGC is a wild card here.
Key Match-Up: Henry Bell

Evin with Klein’s efficient scoring, it’s been Bell carrying the load late in the season with Klein out. Bell’s contributions go up and down the stat line, but it will be his defense, especially in forcing TOs, combined with Klein and (G) Chung Lee, that will be key for MIX vs a veteran NGC back court.

 Pos: G
12.8 ppg
3.8 apg
2.7 spg
Pos: G
13 ppg
2 rpg
2.3 apg		 Key Match-Up: Ace Watanasuparp

The veteran guard has been their spark plug on offense and defense for several seasons now, and maybe it’s wearing down on him. But that’s the reg season, it’s also possible he’s just been pacing himself, as some long time veterans are known to do. If he gets hot, NGC can beat any team.

(2) 30-FOR-30

  

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(7) NY DYNASTY
Scouting Report

Two in the loss column is more than we thought 30F would finish with. At times, they look unbeatable, with as tough a defense as there is. Rookie (F) Joseph Han has been a force all season long, but with increasing size in D3 (C) Ezekial Shin hasn’t quite been as efficient a scorer in the paint, though he has been a strong presence on D regardless. This a balanced team with more scoring options than the #s imply.
30F
4-2		 D3 WN
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Tue, Nov 14
9:55pm
DYN
2-4		 Scouting Report

A team with this much talent on the roster has no business being 2-4. It just hasn’t clicked this season. For the first time, (G) David Chu did not finish as the team’s leading scorer, that went to (F) Tim Chin, who is a versatile threat, but his % is down. As is Chu’s. (G) Ian Yu is the team’s best slasher, but has been miserable at the FT line. It hasn’t been pretty for DYN, and this is their last chance to get it together.
Key Match-Up: Joseph Han

Han is a strong, athletic scorer, and he can be even tougher on D. The truth is, DYN doesn’t really have anyone who can match-up with him one-on-one. He’s too fast for their forwards, too strong for their guards. Their reg season result is pretty much exactly how they want to play this one.

 Pos: F
15.3 ppg
9.7 rpg
2.5 spg
Pos: G
15.6 ppg
5 rpg
3 apg		 Key Match-Up: David Chu

With 30F’s Shin defending the paint, it won’t be easy for an undersized DYN to find much in the paint. Which means Chu will have to get it going from 3. The problem is he has shot 26% this season, a career low. DYN has to find a way to get Chu going, at least in the hopes it will open everything else up.

Fall ’17 Week 8 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) MICHAEL REDING (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

29 points, 7 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 26 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

5 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julio Gomez (BXB) 1 rebound, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) JORDAN CALHOUN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

9 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Michael Browne (BXB) 12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

26 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julio Gomez (BXB) 16 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 9-13-1-1-1
Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 20-2-3-1-1
Julio Gomez (BXB) 16-1-4-3-1
Sam Park (PIP) 12-1-1-1-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Michael Reding (NFZ) 29, Jacob Leizman (DOR) 26
3FG: Michael Reding (NFZ) 7, [2 players] 4
REB: Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 13, [2 players] 11
AST: Will Guevara (BXB), Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 7
STL: David Weiss (DOR) 4, Julio Gomez (BXB) 3
BLK: Michael Browne (BXB) 2, [3 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Ian Yu (ROC) 19 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 6 apg

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

8 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Will Chu (TAP) 5 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) DEREK WONG (NY ROCKITS)

9.4 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 2 apg, 2.5 spg
Runner-up: (G) John Hsu (TAP) 9.5 ppg, 9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.5 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ENOCH HAN (JAMES ZHU & FRIENDS)

21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Niko O’Neil (RAR) 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The High-5 Club

Enoch Han (ZHU) 21-9-1-3-1
Kyle Lew (ROC) 3-1-2-2-1
Caleb Lui (RAR) 6-3-2-5-1
Niko O’Neil (RAR) 15-5-3-1-3
Jeff Rose (RAR) 4-9-1-2-1
Sherwin Salar (BOM) 19-8-7-5-2
Steven Wong (ROC) 6-8-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tommy Wong (BOM), Ian Yu (ROC) 24
3FG: Tommy Wong (BOM) 6, [3 players] 5
REB: Burke ??? (RAR) 14, Derek Wong (ROC) 13
AST: Will Chu (TAP), Sherwin Salar (BOM) 7
STL: Will Chu (TAP) 6, [3 players] 5
BLK: Niko O’Neil (RAR) 3, [2 players] 2

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (RISE AGAIN)

22.5 ppg, 3 rpg, 4 apg, 2.5 spg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (G) Eddie Tsao (LAR) 17.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 3 spg

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MARK HAHN (RISE AGAIN)

8.5 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1.5 bpg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (F) Ben Wang (LAR) 7 rpg, 3 spg, 1.5 bpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MARVIN CHU (NO FLY ZONE OG)

9 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 8.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 6 apg, 2.5 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) GARY CHEN (TAIWAN NO. 1)

10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Toshiyuki Koizumi (JPU) 15 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Gary Chen (TW1) 10-8-2-1-2
Marvin Chu (NFZ) 9-12-3-1-1
Mark Hahn (RIS) 7-6-2-2-1
Sean He (BIL) 9-5-3-4-1
Marc Lashly (JPU) 12-6-1-3-2
Eddie Tsao (LAR) 15-4-3-2-1
Charles Zheng (GOO) 10-3-1-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Leuis Ng (RIS) 24, Eddie Tsao (LAR) 20
3FG: Leo Fu (LAR), Allen Liu (RIS), Chris Tang (LAR) 4
REB: Marvin Chu (NFZ) 12, [3 players] 11
AST: Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 8, Justin Yoon (BIL) 7
STL: Kojo Achiampong (LAR), Ben Wang (LAR) 5
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (NFZ) 4, [2 players] 2

Fall ’17 Week 7 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) KEVIN JOSEY (LIVE BY THE 3)

40 points, 9 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Pace Shaw (MWW) 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JOE VINES (SHOWCASE NYC)

10 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Jay Freeman (GA7) 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) JEFFREY LAM (SHOWCASE NYC)

7 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Jeremy Dukes (PNL) 13 points, 18 rebounds, 2 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) KEVIN JOSEY (LIVE BY THE 3)

40 points, 9 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Pace Shaw (MWW) 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

Morgan Blakely (PNL) 14-6-4-3-1
Russ Braithwaite (GA7) 23-11-1-1-2
Jay Freeman (GA7) 14-5-6-4-1
Michael Hamane (GA7) 12-3-5-2-1
Jeffrey Lam (SHO) 7-9-4-3-1
Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 18-3-1-3-1
Mike Springer (WHG) 15-7-8-3-1
Joe Vines (SHO) 13-10-2-3-4

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kevin Josey (LB3) 40, Pace Shaw (MWW) 24
3FG: Kevin Josey (LB3) 9, David Melendez (PNL) 5
REB: Jeremy Dukes (PNL) 18, Nick Pelletier (MWW) 12
AST: Mike Springer (WHG) 8, Stedford McCleod (MWW) 7
STL: Jay Freeman (GA7) 4, [7 players] 3
BLK: Joe Vines (SHO) 4, Russ Braithwaite (GA7) 2

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) CHRIS DALEY (CRAFTY VETS)

27 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Zach Moretti (HON) 25 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) TRAVIS BENJAMIN (CRAFTY VETS)

6 rebounds, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) Sean Corley (RAW) 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) SEAN CORLEY (RAW DOGS)

5 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Claumar McRae (YOL) 12 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) RONNIE BETHEA (RAW DOGS)

22 points, 5 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (F) Lenny McNeil (RAW) 19 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

Sean Corley (RAW) 5-8-10-2-1
Claumar McRae (YOL) 12-14-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Chris Daley (CRV) 27, Zach Moretti (HON) 25
3FG: Robert Sweet (RAW) 6, Ronnie Bethea (RAW) 5
REB: Claumar McRae (YOL) 14, Lenny McNeil (RAW) 11
AST: Sean Corley (RAW) 10, Chris Daley (CRV) 8
STL: Travis Benjamin (CRV) 5, Chris Daley (CRV) 4
BLK: Zach Moretti (HON) 2, [3 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) KALI PEARSON (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

20 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Henry Bell (MIX) 22 points, 4 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Henry Bell (MIX) 2 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) KALI PEARSON (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

20 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (C) Brent Clayton (JAM) 7 points, 17 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) HENRY BELL (MIXED BAG)

22 points, 4 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 19 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Ben Biberas (TRI) 9-9-5-2-1
Craig Neslage (TRI) 5-7-3-2-1
David Weiss (UBC) 11-4-7-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Emery Clark (DPY) 25, [2 players] 22
3FG: Emery Clark (DPY) 6, Young Yu (TRI) 5
REB: Brent Clayton (JAM) 17, Kyai Scott (DPY) 14
AST: Kali Pearson (DPY), David Weiss (UBC) 7
STL: Henry Bell (MIX) 5, Chris Lee (TRI) 4
BLK: Andre Anderson (MIX), Mark Promax (MIX) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) JULIAN CHOI (FLAT EARTHERS)

24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) Elliott Curtis (GA7) 17 points, 5 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MARVIN CHU (NY DYNASTY)

3 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Mike Klein (TBT) 4 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) STEVE SHIN (FLAT EARTHERS)

18 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assist, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Mateo Llinas (YIE) 2 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JOSEPH HAN (30-FOR-30)

19 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Jamersen Green (GA7) 15 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Andre Ambrose (GA7) 4-5-2-2-1
David Chu (DYN) 18-2-2-2-1
Marvin Chu (DYN) 6-3-3-4-3
Michael Hamane (GA7) 14-4-2-2-1
Mike Klein (TBT) 7-4-5-5-1
Jeremiah Lowe (SNB) 9-11-1-2-3
Greg Sadowski (SNB) 14-12-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Julian Choi (FLA) 25, Mark Lee (NGC) 24
3FG: Elliott Curtis (GA7), Rob Lee (30F) 5
REB: Brandon Sang (NGC) 14, Jamersen Green (GA7) 13
AST: Andrew Tu (SNB) 7, Elliott Curtis (GA7) 6
STL: Julian Choi (FLA), Mike Klein (TBT) 5
BLK: Marvin Chu (DYN), Jeremiah Lowe (SNB) 3

 

Fall ’17 Week 7 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) KASH MIAH (SK WAR DOG)

24 ppg, 5 3pg, 6 rpg, 2 apg in 2 games played
Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 23 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) E’ALAFO TERELL (SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS)

13 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (C) A.K. Tewary (SKW) 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) LOUIS KONIG (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

14 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists
Runner-up: (F) Mark Promax (LMA) 19 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) E’ALAFO TERELL (SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS)

18 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 24 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 6-10-4-1-1
Ori Damary (SKK) 10-8-3-1-1
Jacob Leizman (DOR) 24-7-2-2-1
Praveen Rudrargh (SKK) 18-10-1-1-1
E-Alafo Terell (SKK) 18-13-1-1-5
Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 15-3-1-3-1

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kash Miah (SKW) 30, Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 23
3FG: Kash Miah (SKW) 6, [2 players] 4
REB: Mark Promax (LMA) 14, [2 players] 13
AST: Donovan Walsh (SKK) 11, David Weiss (SKW) 7
STL: Alex Tsay (NFZ) 4, [5 players] 3
BLK: E’Alafo Terell (SKK) 5, A.K. Tewary (SKW) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) NICK ABRAPOUR (WOLVERINES)

22 points, 3 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (BOMB SQUAD)

13 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Derrick Shich (ZHU) 5 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) ALEX TSAY (BOMB SQUAD)

12 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) J.L. Novosad (WOL) 12 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ENOCH HAN (JAMES ZHU & FRIENDS)

16 points, 2 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Nick Liveris (WOL) 15-11-4-1-1
Jeff Meng (WOL) 8-1-7-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Nick Abrapour (WOL), Derrick Shich (ZHU) 22
3FG: Tommy Wong (BOM) 5, David Farnham (NFP) 4
REB: Alex Tsay (BOM) 13, [2 players] 11
AST: Alex Tsay (BOM) 13, Jeff Meng (WOL) 7
STL: Derrick Shich (ZHU) 5, [2 players] 4
BLK: Sherwin Salar (BOM) 2, [3 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) YOUNG WANG (NO FLY ZONE OG)

36 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Eden Chuang (NFZ) 19 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MARVIN CHU (NO FLY ZONE OG)

10 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Eden Chuang (NFZ) 5 rebounds, 5 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MARVIN CHU (NO FLY ZONE OG)

9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) James Sunagawa (JPU) 8 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) HIRO TANAKA (JAPAN UNITED)

14 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Marvin Chu (NFZ) 9-10-4-1-3
Young Wang (NFZ) 36-10-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Young Wang (NFZ) 36, Eden Chuang (NFZ) 19
3FG: Ryota Takahashi (JPU) 3, [2 players] 2
REB: Nick Liveris (NFZ) 16, James Sunagawa (JPU) 11
AST: Eden Chuang (NFZ), Nick Liveris (NFZ) 8
STL: Eden Chuang (NFZ) 5, Nick Liveris (NFZ) 3
BLK: Marvin Chu (NFZ) 3, Young Wang (NFZ) 1

Fall ’17 Week 6 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(F) MIKE LIANDER (SHOWCASE NYC)

31 points, 6 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (F/C) Stedford McCleod (MWW) 19 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) KAREEM MERRICK (METTA WORLD WAR)

6 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: N/A

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) NOAH LEVINE (GAME 7) 

18 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 14 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MIKE LIANDER (SHOWCASE NYC)

31 points, 6 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (G) Benjamin Do (SKY) 26 points, 6 3FGs, 3 rebounds

The High-5 Club

Martin Brusewitz (DYN) 12-2-1-1-2
Jeffrey Lam (SHO) 4-1-2-1-1
Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 14-12-6-1-1
Joe Vines (SHOW) 17-9-6-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Mike Liander (SHO) 31, Benjamin Do (SKY) 26
3FG: Derrick Beresford (WHG) 7, [2 players] 6
REB: Noah Levine (GA7) 15, Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 12
AST: Brian Gee (SHO), Mike Smalls (SKY) 7
STL: Kareem Merrick (MWW) 4, [2 players] 3
BLK: Matt Bloem (WHG) 3, [5 players] 2

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) ROBERT SWEET (RAW DOGS)

27 points, 9 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Chris Daley (CRV) 26 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

8 rebounds, 2 steal, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Travis Benjamin (CRV) 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) SEAN CORLEY (RAW DOGS)

5 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Claumar McRae (YOL) 

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ROBERT SWEET (RAW DOGS)

27 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Lenny McNeil (RAW) 17 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Travis Benjamin (CRV) 15-7-6-4-1
Rosario Bianco (CRV) 17-9-1-3-1
Drew Chen (CRV) 13-2-3-3-1
Zach Moretti (HON) 21-8-3-2-4
Robert Sweet (RAW) 27-7-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Robert Sweet (RAW) 27, Chris Daley (CRV) 26
3FG: Robert Sweet (RAW) 9, [2 players] 4
REB: Claumar McRae (YOL) 17, Mark Promax (YOL) 13
AST: Sean Corley (RAW) 11, [2 players] 6
STL: T. Benjamin (CRV), S. Corley (RAW), A. Tsay (HON) 4
BLK: Zach Moretti (HON) 4, [4 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) RASHAWN PARKER (D.A.W.)

17 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Henry Bell (MIX) 16 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) CHUNG LEE (MIXED BAG)

4 rebounds, 7 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Jay McFarlane (DPY) 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) CHUNG LEE (MIXED BAG)

12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 7 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) J.L. Novosad (JAM) 11 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) HENRY BELL (MIXED BAG)

16 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Chris Lee (TRI) 17 points, 5 3FGs, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Ben Biberaj (TRI) 9-6-2-1-2
David Chu (NGC) 20-5-2-2-1
Brent Clayton (JAM) 6-8-2-1-2
Brian Law (GMM) 15-4-4-3-1
Chung Lee (MIX) 12-4-3-7-1
Jay McFarlane (DPY) 6-6-1-3-2
Jason Meija (DAW) 14-5-3-1-1
Young Yu (TRI) 10-5-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Andrew Shih (JAM) 21, David Chu (NGC) 20
3FG: David Chu (NGC) 6, Chris Lee (TRI) 5
REB: Victor Chia (NGC) 13, J.L. Novosad (JAM) 12
AST: Mark Lee (NGC) 7, Henry Bell (MIX) 6
STL: Chung Lee (MIX) 7, Jonathan Chen (TRI) 5
BLK: Kyai Scott (DPY) 3, [3 players] 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) NATHAN KAN (SMASH N BOUNCE)

22 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (G) Mark Lee (NGC) 22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

13 rebounds, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Derek Lu (YIE) 5 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

18 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Mateo Llinas (YIE) 2 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ROBERT WOODWORTH (TBT)

14 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jamersen Green (GA7) 10 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Nat Casey (TBT) 7-8-2-2-1
Jamersen Green (GA7) 10-7-1-1-1
Mateao Llinas (YIE) 2-11-1-1-1
Greg Sadowski (SNB) 9-7-3-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Nathan Kan (SNB), Mark Lee (NGC) 22
3FG: Nathan Kan (SNB), Robert Woodworth (TBT) 4
REB: Victor Chia (NGC) 13, Mateo Linas (YIE) 11
AST: Elliott Curtis (GA7), Derek Lu (YIE) 6
STL: Sam Kang (FLA), Derek Lu (YIE) 4
BLK: Victor Chia (NGC) 4, David Menka (YIE) 3