Tag: Fall 2016

TDL Fall 2016 End-of-Season Player Honors

Position: G/F
Seasons: 7

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

CHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)

Statistics: 17.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.8 apg, 3.7 spg, 1.7 bpg

Season Notes: Now with multiple MOP awards, this season was a testament to Thomas’ ability to fill in to any role his team needs. Thomas was able to dominate on both sides of the ball all season, and always seemed to make just the right play when his team needed it most. He was MWW’s closer this season.
 Runner-up: (G) Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 18.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 7.3 apg, 2 spg
Position: G/F
Seasons: 7

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

CHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)

Statistics: 6.7 rpg, 3.7 spg, 1.7 bpg, 0.7 fpg

Season Notes: And this here is why Thomas is so good. Not only did he fit in seamlessly to MWW’s high-octane offense, he was also the league’s most dominant defender. Tasked every game with guarding the other team’s best scorer while also flying in protect the rim from the perimeter.
 Runner-up: (F/C) Osazee Omokaro (DYN) 9.8 rpg, 1 spg, 2.2 bpg, 3 fpg 
Position: F/C
Seasons: 2

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

OSAZEE OMOKARO (NY DYNASTY)

Statistics: 11.6 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1 spg, 2.2 bpg

Season Notes: It wasn’t a great season for the Dynasty, but not for lack of effort from Omokaro. Often playing every position on the court (and defending every position), Omokaro laid it all on the floor every game.
 Runner-up: ()
Position: F
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

JASON GRAFFAM (WE HAD GAME)

Statistics: 16.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.5 bpg

Season Notes: Graffam started the season as knockdown shooter, able to also score around the basket in a variety of ways. As the season progressed, the offense shifted away from Graffam, but he was always a solid option.
 Runner-up: (G) O.J. Samples (BOO) 15.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1 apg, 1 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 18.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 7.3 apg, 2 spg
(G) Garrett James (DYN) 22.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.7 spg
(G) Morgan Blakely (FC2) 18.7 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.7 spg
(F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 17.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 3.7 spg, 1.7 bpg
(F) Nick Annacone (MWW) 16.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Landon Glover (GMM) 17 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.8 apg, 0.8 bpg
(G) Michael Springer (WHG) 17.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 7.2 apg, 2.2 spg
(F) Nate Jones (BOO) 20.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1 spg
(F) Tyson Hartnett (FC2) 16.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.4 bpg
(F) Askia Davis (GMM) 15.4 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.8 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 4.3 rpg, 2 spg, 0.3 bpg, 1 fpg
(G) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 6.7 rpg, 3.7 spg, 1.7 bpg, 0.7 fpg
(F) Oz Omokaro (DYN) 9.8 rpg, 1 spg, 2.2 bpg, 3 fpg
(F) Kareem Merrick (MWW) 7 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg, 2.8 fpg
(C) Kyle Clark (WHG) 6 rpg, 0.3 spg, 1.7 bpg, 2 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Gus Gauntlett (FC2) 4.2 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 8.6 apg, 2.8 spg, 0.2 bpg
(G) Michael Springer (WHG) 17.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 7.2 apg, 2.2 spg
(F) Will Haile (DYN) 7.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 17.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 3.7 spg, 1.7 bpg
(C) Osazee Omokaro (DYN) 11.6 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1 spg, 2.2 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) O.J. Samples (BOO) 15.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1 apg, 1 spg
(G) Ryan Mulligan (BOO) 6.3 ppg, 7 rpg, 3 apg, 0.8 spg
(F) Jason Graffam (WHG) 16.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.5 bpg
(F) Kyle Clark (WHG) 10.7 ppg, 2.3 apg, 6 rpg, 1.7 bpg
(C) Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 8.3 ppg, 8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.5 bpg

TDL Fall 2016 End-of-Season Player Honors (D1)

1st Division (Sundays)

Position: G
Seasons: 4

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

MATHEW JOSHY (LACE’O MY ASO)

Statistics: 26.8 ppg, 45% FGs, 2.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 4.3 spg

Season Notes: There were a lot of outstanding players this season, but no one was more watchable, and more integral to his team’s success this season than Joshy. Responsible for what are destined to be some of the most memorable games in TDL history, this is a well-deserved MOP award.
 Runner-up: (F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 21.6 ppg, 14.8 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.6 spg
Position: F/C
Seasons: 11

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

JORDAN CALHOUN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

Statistics: 12.8 rpg, 3 spg, 1.8 bpg, 1.8 fpg

Season Notes: We’re used to seeing Calhoun sweep up Sam Lo awards, a testament to his inextinguishable fire on the court. But they must’ve forgot about J, because they tested him this season. And he curved ’em all.
 Runner-up: (G/F) Zack Koerber (DOR) 6.3 rpg, 3 spg, 0.5 bpg, 2.3 fpg
Position: G/F
Seasons: 6

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

MICHAEL REDING (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

Statistics: 21.6 ppg, 14.8 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.6 spg

Season Notes: Reding lost the MVP vote by a hair. That’s because he’s asked to carry a very heavy load for his team, and he always comes through. In 6 seasons, Reding is a 3-time MVP, and now a two-time Sam Lo winner.
 Runner-up: (F/C) Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 11.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 3 spg, 1.8 bpg
Position: C
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

HET SUN (SESAME CHICKEN)

Statistics: 12 ppg, 50% FGs, 9.3 rpg, 1 apg, 1.3 bpg

Season Notes: Sun was one of the biggest players in D1 this season, and he threw his weight around pretty decently for a rook. The SES big man played with plenty of attitude and could be a force for seasons to come.
 Runner-up: (G) Dustin Ramos (STM) 14 ppg, 40% FGs, 7.5 rpg, 2 apg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Miguel Melbourne (RAR) 21.7 ppg, 5 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.8 spg
(G) Mathew Joshy (LMA) 26.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 4.3 spg
(F) Zack Koerber (DOR) 18.8 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.2 apg, 3 spg
(F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 21.6 ppg, 14.8 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.6 spg
(C) Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 11.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 3 spg, 1.8 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Will Chu (DOR) 18.8 ppg, 4 3pg, 3 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1 spg
(G) Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 20 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.5 spg
(F) David Farnham (NFZ) 35 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 4 apg, 1.3 spg
(F) Richard Sun (SES) 18.6 ppg, 3.6 3pg, 2.8 rpg, 0.6 spg
(C) Kevin Cheddie (LMA) 17 ppg, 10 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2 spg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Chung Lee (LMA) 6.7 rpg, 4.2 spg, 0.8 bpg, 3.7 fpg
(G) Mathew Joshy (LMA) 2.8 rpg, 4.3 spg, 0.2 bpg, 1.8 fpg
(F) Zack Koerber (DOR) 6.3 rpg, 3 spg, 0.5 bpg, 2.3 fpg
(F) Pete Panos (STM) 11.3 rpg, 1.9 spg, 1.4 bpg, 3.9 fpg
(C) Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 12.8 rpg, 3 spg, 1.8 bpg, 2.6 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Chung Lee (LMA) 5.2 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.5 apg, 4.2 spg, 0.8 bpg
(G) Tyler Wells (SKW) 11.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.8 bpg
(F) Pete Panos (SES) 13.9 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.9 spg, 1.4 bpg
(F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 21.6 ppg, 14.8 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.6 spg
(C) Jordan Calhoun (DOR) 11.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 3 spg, 1.8 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Dustin Ramos (STM) 14 ppg, 2.8 3pg, 7.5 rpg, 2 apg
(G) Michael Look (SES) 9 ppg, 2.8 3pg, 1.3 rpg, 0.3 spg
(F) Eric Fang (SES) 5.2 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1 bpg
(F) Dwayne Jordan (STM) 11.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1 spg
(C) Het Sun (SES) 12 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1 apg, 1.3 bpg

1st Division (Weeknights)

Position: G/F
Seasons: 5

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

Statistics: 17.4 ppg, 13.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.2 spg, 1.6 bpg

Season Notes: It was a close vote, due perhaps to no one particular team standing out as a favorite this season. But when you put together everything that Haile brings to the table for his team, it’s hard to go another direction. This is Haile’s 2nd career MOP award in D1.
 Runner-up: (C) Quinn Hood (TOP) 17.6 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2 spg, 1.2 bpg
Position: C
Seasons: 1

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

RIGO SARGEANT (AQUA BEST NINJAS)

Statistics: 12.7 rpg, 1 spg, 2 bpg, 3.3 fpg

Season Notes: Sargeant pretty much didn’t play a 1st quarter this season, so his defensive numbers come in limited minutes. This can’t even account for the shots he changed, he was simply a massive presence in the paint.
 Runner-up: (F) Will Haile (DYN) 13.8 rpg, 2.2 spg, 1.6 bpg, 2.2 fpg
Position: G
Seasons: 17

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

ALEX TSAY (HONEY BADGERS)

Statistics: 6.3 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg, 3.5 spg, 0.8 bpg

Season Notes: The veteran Tsay has put up gaudier numbers in the past, but if you want to talk about the eye test, there is nobody who leaves it all out on the floor more than the “Honey Badger” himself.
 Runner-up: (F) Will Haile (DYN) 17.4 ppg, 13.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.2 spg, 1.6 bpg
Position: G
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

DAIN SCHEIBEL (PWC IIII) 

Statistics: 22.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.2 spg

Season Notes: Scheibel got out to a fast start, scoring virtually at will in the 1st half of the season. Unfortunately, PWC didn’t finish as strong as they had hoped, but Scheibel was the best point guard in D1 WN this season.
 Runner-up: (F/C) Quinn Hood (TOP) 17.6 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2 spg, 1.2 bpg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Dain Scheibel (PWC) 22.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.2 spg
(G) Will Haile (DYN) 17.4 ppg, 13.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.2 spg, 1.6 bpg
(F) Zach Moretti (HON) 17.3 ppg, 12 rpg, 2 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) Quinn Hood (TOP) 17.6 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2 spg, 1.2 bpg
(C) Martin Brusewitz (70S) 20.8 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.2 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Shaun Crummy (70S) 15 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.5 spg
(G) Michael Reding (DYN) 20 ppg, 4 3pg, 9.7 rpg, 1.7 apg
(F) Ben Perkins (TOP) 17 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3 apg, 1.5 spg
(F) Matt Modrick (PWC) 16 ppg, 7 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.2 bpg
(C) Rigo Sargeant (ABN) 14.3 ppg, 50% FGs, 12.7 rpg, 1 spg, 2 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Alex Tsay (HON) 6 rpg, 3.5 spg, 0.8 bpg, 2.8 fpg
(G) Will Haile (DYN) 13.8 rpg, 2.2 spg, 1.6 bpg, 2.2 fpg
(F) Zach Moretti (HON) 12 rpg, 2 spg, 1.3 bpg, 1.7 fpg
(F) Matt Modrick (PWC) 7 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.2 bpg, 1.2 fpg
(C) Rigo Sargeant (ABN) 12.7 rpg, 1 spg, 2 bpg, 3.3 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Alex Tsay (HON) 6.3 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg, 3.5 spg, 0.8 bpg
(G) Shaun Crummy (70S) 15 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.5 spg
(F) Will Haile (DYN) 17.4 ppg, 13.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.2 spg, 1.6 bpg
(F) Zach Moretti (HON) 17.3 ppg, 12 rpg, 2 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) James Reingruber (PWC) 6 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2.4 spg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Dain Scheibel (PWC) 22.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.2 spg
(G) Fedrick Lundegardh (70S) 5.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.2 spg
(F) Dave Albright (PWC) 8.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.3 spg
(F) Matt Modrick (PWC) 16 ppg, 7 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.2 bpg
(C) Quinn Hood (TOP) 17.6 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2 spg, 1.2 bpg

TDL Fall 2016 End-of-Season Player Honors (D2)

2nd Division (Sundays)

Position: F/C
Seasons: 6

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

NICK LIVERIS (WOLVERINES)

Statistics: 19 ppg, 47% FGs, 77% FTs, 9.3 rpg, 1.2 apg, 2.2 spg

Season Notes: The veteran forward had maybe the best season of his TDL career, leading his 6-1 Wolverines team in points, FG%, rebounds, and tooth replacements. Not to mention leadership, doing everything needed for his team, he was also arguably the best two-way player in D2 this season.
 Runner-up: (G) Ace Watanasuparp (FOB) 21.4 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg, 2.2 spg
Position: F/C
Seasons: 6

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

JOSEPH BRAVO (BOMB SQUAD)

Statistics: 8.5 rpg, 3.5 spg, 1.3 bpg, 1 fpg

Season Notes: No player was more committed to making big plays on the defensive end this season than Bravo. But more importantly, his toughness and physicality gave BOM an extra edge that was integral to their title run.
 Runner-up: (C) Frank Ward (GOA) 6.8 rpg, 0.2 spg, 2.4 bpg, 1.8 fpg
Position: G/F/C
Seasons: 8

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

Statistics: 12 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 5 apg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg

Season Notes: Salar and Bravo were D2’s most formidable front-court, which is saying a lot in a big man-dominated league this season. Salar did it all, essentially the team’s only point guard all season, playing all positions.
 Runner-up: (F/C) Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 15.8 ppg, 12 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.8 spg
Position: G
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

NAKAMI MORRISON (NYUNITED)

Statistics: 14.7 ppg, 44% FGs, 7.3 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2.3 spg

Season Notes: Morrison was the most athletic, versatile guard in D2 this season. A ball hawk on defense and an acrobatic finisher, Morrison seemed to make thrilling (if at times unnecessarily difficult) plays all season long.
 Runner-up: (C) Frank Ward (GOA) 14.8 ppg, 50% FGs, 6.8 rpg, 1 apg, 2.4 bpg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Ace Watanasuparp (FOB) 21.4 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg, 2.2 spg
(G) David Chu (SXP) 22.8 ppg, 4 rpg, 6.3 apg, 1.3 spg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 12 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 5 apg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Nick Liveris (WOL) 19 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1.2 apg, 2.2 spg
(C) Noah Scovronick (TEA) 25.3 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 1 spg, 2 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 14.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Tommy Wong (RAP) 17.3 ppg, 5 3pg, 4 rpg, 1.8 apg
(F) John Mei (BOM) 13.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.1 apg, 2.9 spg
(F) Chris Di (SXP) 20 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1 spg, 1.4 bpg
(C) Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 15.8 ppg, 12 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.8 spg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 7.3 rpg, 2.3 spg, 0 bpg, 0.3 fpg
(G) Michael Lee (SXP) 7 rpg, 4.3 spg, 0 bpg, 1 fpg
(F) James Zhang (NYU) 5 rpg, 3.3 spg, 0.3 bpg, 3.3 fpg
(F) Joseph Bravo (BOM) 8.5 rpg, 3.5 spg, 1.3 bpg, 1 fpg
(C) Frank Ward (GOA) 6.8 rpg, 0.2 spg, 2.4 bpg, 1.8 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Nickolas Abrapour (WOL) 9.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Derek Lu (RAP) 14.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.3 spg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 12 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 5 apg, 1.3 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 15.8 ppg, 12 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.8 spg
(C) Noah Scovronick (TEA) 25.3 ppg, 12.7 rpg, 1 spg, 2 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Nakami Morrison (NYU) 14.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 5.7 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Nickolas Abrapour (WOL) 9.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.3 spg
(G) Feng Chen Li (NYU) 7.3 ppg, 3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.8 spg
(F) Blog Zou (NYU) 13.6 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2.2 spg, 1 bpg
(C) Frank Ward (GOA) 14.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1 apg, 2.4 bpg

2nd Division (Weeknights)

Position: G
Seasons: R

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

JOSH FAN (NY DYNASTY)

Statistics: 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg

Season Notes: He was the best two-way player in D2, and led his team on an 8-1 road to the chip. You can’t ask for much more than that. Oh yea, he also made clutch plays on both ends of the court when his team needed them most all season long.
 Runner-up: (G/F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg
Position: G
Seasons: R

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

JOSH FAN (NY DYNASTY)

Statistics: 6.5 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0 bpg, 1.8 fpg

Season Notes: As mentioned, Fan dominated on both ends. When he wasn’t putting up almost 20 ppg, he was shutting down the other team’s best offensive guard, even guarding big men, and playing the back line in zone.
 Runner-up: (C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 11.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.3 bpg, 3 fpg
Position: G/F
Seasons: R

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

Statistics: 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg

Season Notes: As much as Fan was great, Ruffin was right there. His #s were astronomical all season. The slight edge going to Fan perhaps due to JLA’s overall depth, but Ruffin was every bit as deserving of MVP as Fan.
 Runner-up: (C) Andre Lowden (NYE) 6.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 1 spg, 0.4 bpg
Position: G/F
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE) 

Statistics: 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg

Season Notes: So, Fan is also a rookie, but voters tend to try and not double and triple up awards, and we don’t stop them. Ruffin was simply dominant all season, putting up crazy #s on both ends of the court.
 Runner-up: (F) Brian Law (GMM) 14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg
(G) Ace Watanasuparp (FOB) 17.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.7 spg
(F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) Brian Law (GMM) 14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg
(C) Jarrett McCrea (JLA) 12.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2 spg, 1.7 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Justin Rodriguez (JLA) 12.5 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2 spg
(G) William Moy (DYN) 15 ppg, 3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.7 spg
(F) Adam Wang (GMM) 9.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.3 apg, 3 spg
(F) Bada Hong (NGC) 9.7 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.8 spg
(C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 7.5 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.3 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 6.5 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0 bpg, 1.8 fpg, 0.8 fpg
(G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 16.7 rpg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg, 
(F) Brian Law (GMM) 7.5 rpg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg, 2.3 fpg
(F) Bada Hong (NGC) 8 rpg, 2.8 spg, 0.7 bpg, 3.5 fpg
(C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 11.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.3 bpg, 3 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg
(G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) Brian Law (GMM) 14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg
(F) Kasime Cole (JLA) 7.5 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 1.7 spg, 1.3 bpg
(C) Andre Lowden (NYE) 6.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 1 spg, 0.4 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Josh Fan (DYN) 19.3 ppg, 53% FGs, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 2.8 spg
(G) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 17.5 ppg, 16.7 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.8 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) Brian Law (GMM) 14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 4 spg, 0.8 bpg
(F) Jarrett McCrea (JLA) 12.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2 spg, 1.7 bpg
(C) Andre Lowden (NYE) 6.8 ppg, 12.8 rpg, 1 spg, 0.4 bpg

TDL Fall 2016 Championship Preview (Premier)

(1) METTA WORLD WAR vs (2) TEAM SIX

Championship – Wednesday (12/6) 8pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Guess who’s back? In four seasons now, Metta World War has reached the championship game three times. They have never lost a title game, and they have never lost to SIX in any game. The Mettas are here to pick up some black & gold snapbacks. Their only weakness all season, if you can call it that, was depth. Often playing short-handed, it hasn’t mattered yet, but with SIX’s deep roster, it just might.
MWW
7-0

65-63
SIX
6-1		 As much as MWW is looking to reassert their dynasty, Team Six is looking to build onto theirs. They are the defending champs after all, and they want those gold snapbacks just as badly, if not more. They have the deepest roster in the league, and a clutch PG at the helm who makes all the right plays at the end of games. They’ve never been more evenly matched with MWW, this one is virtually a toss-up.
Key Player: Chaz Thomas

Easily the best two-way player that TDL has ever seen. Thomas is an MVP candidate every season, and this was one of his best, leading the team in scoring, steals and blocks. In the semis, he was 100% tuned in. If that holds up, can’t lose.

X-Factor: Shamel Arasmo

Arasmo is also a former MVP, which attests to how much talent is on the MWW roster. This hasn’t been his strongest season, but he is more than capable of a dominant final game to close out another title. 

 Pos: G/F
17.8 ppg
3.7 spg
1.7 bpg

 

Pos: G
14.7 ppg
3.5 apg
3.2 spg
Pos: G
18.7 ppg
4.3 rpg
7.3 apg

 


Pos: F
19.5 ppg
12.5 rpg
3 apg

 Key Player: Scott Weisfeld

If Thomas is the MVP for MWW then Weisfeld stakes that claim for SIX, that’s because both are not only counted on for big #s, but they’re also the catalyst on both ends of the ball teams. Never mind his size, Weisfeld is a huge competitor.

X-Factor: Marcus Brown

Brown hasn’t been present for quite some time, but he is still eligible for the playoffs. When he was on the floor for SIX this season, he was a dominant force. He can be the game changer if he’s available.

TDL Fall 2016 Championship Preview (D1 WN)

(5) AQUA BEST NINJAS vs (6) TOP STARS

Championship – Wednesday (12/6) 9pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
These are the two lowest seeds TDL has ever seen in a title game, but it’s more a testament to how close the field really was. There was no stand out favorite to win it all. Aqua Best Ninjas are sparked by a deep roster of (G)s, anchored by D1’s biggest player (C) Rigo Sargeant. But if (F) Jason Wu remains out with an ankle injury suffered in the semis, this team will be short a scorer they can’t really afford to lose.
ABN
4-4

48-44
TOP
3-5		 As mentioned in the semis preview, the Top Stars took awhile to get here but they’re the hottest team in the league right now. They have a big, physical line-up that can score in transition, and in the half-court. They can take in the paint, and hurt you from the perimeter. What they don’t have is depth and a bona fide PG. With the pressure D ABN is capable of (and will) put on, ball-handling will be the difference in this ball game.
Key Player: Rigo Sargeant

As mentioned, Sargeant is easily the biggest player in D1, and when he chooses to assert himself, there isn’t much stopping him in the paint. Can’t say much for his jumper as we haven’t seen it used very much, but this man is a singular force.

X-Factor: Ian Yu

Yu is a crafty veteran guard that can put up numbers all across the board for ABN. But he’ll need to pick up the scoring in this one if Wu cannot go. The paint be crowded, which doesn’t make it any easier. 

 Pos: C
14.3 ppg
12.7 rpg
2 bpg 

Pos: G
11 ppg
6.3 rpg
5 apg
Pos: F
17 ppg
5.5 rpg
3 apg 


Pos: C
17.6 ppg
8.6 rpg
1.2 bpg

 Key Player: Ben Perkins

For awhile, Perkins been this team’s spiritual leader. He brings a fire and competitiveness to the game that has sparked his team during this playoff run. Perkins can score all over the court, but his biggest strength might be his offensive rebounding.

X-Factor: Quinn Hood

The rookie (C) is a major factor to TOP’s surprising run this season. He brings a versatile game, scoring in the paint and with the J. And he’s as adept at passing the ball as he is at finding open spots on the floor.

TDL Fall 2016 Championship Preview (D2 WN)

(1) NY DYNASTY vs (2) GUARD ME MAYBE

Championship – Wednesday (12/6) 7pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
It hasn’t always been pretty, and the Dynasty’s narrow margin of victory in the semifinals was stark evidence of that, but at every turn, DYN has found a way to get here. Led by a deep back-court and undersized but mobile forwards in the front-court, DYN is a team that can beat you a number of ways. Whether that be in a shootout or by grind-it-out D, that kind of versatility is big plus here.
DYN
6-1

56-55
GMM
5-2		 Guard Me Maybe has been the clear no. 2 this season, losing only to DYN and a JLA team that was bumped up to the D1 playoffs. They managed to get (G) Kento Kato eligible for the post season, which helps their guard depth. But like DYN, they have only a few undersized bigs, though (F) Brian Law‘s athleticism makes up for his relatively moderate size. This game is pretty much a toss up. 
Key Player: Josh Fan

As alluded to in the semifinals here in this blurb, Fan has been the best two-way player in D2 this season. He’ll carry the load again, but DYN will need a front-court player to step up to defend GMM’s best option.

X-Factor: Will Moy

On paper, DYN has the best back court in D2. But Moy and vet (G) Ren Hsieh have been inconsistent. Moy made just 20% of his 3FGs this season, and with Fan, this trio of guards is avg 11 TOpg. DYN needs a strong outing from Moy to win. 

 Pos: G
19.3 ppg
6.5 rpg
2.8 spg

Pos: G
15 ppg
3.8 apg
2.7 spg
Pos: F
18.2 ppg
12 rpg
2.2 apg


Pos: G
13.2 ppg
5.7 rpg
2.5 apg

 Key Player: Brian Law

Law is strong, skilled, and will be the best athlete on the floor. He shoots efficiently and contributes across the stat sheet. Beyond being GMM’s best finisher, he also may be their best hustle player.

X-Factor: Tommy Wong

The veteran shooter Wong started the season off red hot, but has since cooled off. This does not mean DYN can sleep on him. He is still the most dangerous shooter on the floor, and very capable of making 10 3FGs in the game if he heats up again.