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Fall ’17 Week 9 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) KYLE JOSE (LACE’O MY ASO)

17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (G/F) Jacob Leizman (DOR) 30 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) MATT BIRTWELL (LACE’O MY ASO)

5 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Mark Promax (LMA) 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MATT BIRTWELL (LACE’O MY ASO)

14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Michael Reding (NFZ) 16 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JACOB LEIZMAN (DORIS FROM REGO PARK)

30 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 1 steal

Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Matt Birtwell (LMA) 14-5-3-5-1
Kyle Jose (LMA) 17-11-2-1-1
Mark Promax (LMA) 15-7-1-2-2

 

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jacob Leizman (DOR) 30, Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 24
3FG: Jacob Leizman (DOR) 4, Vegas Dave Wong (SKW) 3
REB: Rick Louis (SKW) 24, [2 players] 11
AST: David Rivera (LMA) 6, [3 players] 5
STL: Matt Birtwell (LMA) 5, Chung Lee (LMA) 3
BLK: Mark Promax (LMA), A.K. Tewary (SKW) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (BOMB SQUAD)

16 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists

Runner-up: (F) Jeff Meng (WOL) 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) MICHAEL MENG (WOLVERINES)

6 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Jon Jackson (NFP) 1 rebound, 2 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) LOUIS KONIG (TAP NY)

8 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 16 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F/C) BURKE WISE (RAINING ROSEBUDS)

15 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Enoch Han (ZHU) 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Nick Abrapour (WOL) 10-12-3-1-1
G Beaubrun (WOL) 2-10-8-1-1
Louis Konig (TAP) 8-17-5-1-2
Michael Meng (WOL) 8-6-3-2-3
Burke Wise (RAR) 15-14-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Nick Liveris (WOL) 23, James Han (BOM) 22
3FG: Ori Damari (NFP) 6, James Han (BOM) 4
REB: Sherwin Salar (BOM) 20, Louis Konig (TAP) 17
AST: G Beaubrun (WOL) 8, Ren Hsieh (NFP) 7
STL: Stephen Lok (TAP) 3, [8 players] 2
BLK: Michael Meng (WOL) 3, [2 players] 2

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (Sun) Player of the Week

(G) SEAN HE (BALL IS LIFE)

28 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (G) Robert Zhang (GOO) 28 points, 6 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) SALEEM AHMED (NO FLY ZONE OG)

7 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Dennis Hou (TW1) 2 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) HENRY LIN (TAIWAN NO. 1)

15 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Vickram Kulkami (GOO) 4 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) TIM YU (TAIWAN NO. 1)

21 points, 5 3FGs, 5 rebounds

Runner-up: (F) Henry Lin (TW1) 15 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Kojo Achiampong (LAR) 8-6-1-2-1
Marvin Chu (NFZ) 2-8-5-1-1
Mark Hahn (RIS) 10-4-2-2-1
Dennis Hou (TW1) 2-2-4-4-1
Henry Lin (TW1) 15-12-2-2-1
Guannan Liu (CRO) 21-5-1-1-1
Rob Rodkey (LAR) 2-5-1-1-2
Eddie Tsao (LAR) 12-2-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Sean He (BIL), Robert Zhang (GOO) 28
3FG: Saleem Ahmed (NFZ), Robert Zhang (GOO) 6
REB: Vikram Kulkami (GOO) 14, Felix Zhang (GOO) 13
AST: Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 7, [7 players] 4
STL: Sean He (BIL), Dennis Hou (TW1) 4
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (NFZ) 4, Rob Rodkey (LAR) 2

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 (D1 Sun @ MLK HS)

(1) SK WAR DOG

 

VS

 

(4) YUNG NO FLY ZONE

SCOUTING REPORT


SK War Dog has been a two-headed monster all season with a now healthy (G) Kash Miah (21.5 ppg) as head #1 and an ageless (G) Vegas Dave Wong (23.4 ppg) as head #2. They just keep coming at you in waves, thriving in transition. But that wouldn’t be possible without their defense. (F) Tyler Wells and (G) Felix Shen apply constant pressure and the addition of (C) A.K. Tewary and his 3 bpg gives them the leeway to stay aggressive. This is a team with championship pedigree, often winning it by the skin of their teeth. No team is better in crunch time than War Dog.


SKW
5-1
D3 Sun
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Sun, Nov 19
11:30am

NFZ
3-3
SCOUTING REPORT


They were champions just two season ago, and lost in the title game last spring. Yung No Fly Zone is always in the running with their deep roster of veteran players led by perennial MVP (F) Michael Reding. The 3-3 record this season is a result of working in some new pieces and Reding shaking off a long lay off. NFZ has also been fighting some injuries, the bench has pretty much been empty all season, and will continue to be here. New add (F) Kieran Brennan has given NFZ another great option on offense, but more than ever their defense has had to be a team effort this season.

Player Spotlight: Vegas Dave Wong


Rumor has it that Miah will be out for this one, so SKW will have to rely heavily on Wong for scoring. Which is likely music to his ears, Wong is more than capable of dropping 40 in a playoff game, he’s done it before. His relentless attack in transition, and ability to get to the line, will test NFZ.

Pos: G
23.4 ppg
2.4 rpg
2.2 apg

Pos: F
29 ppg
9 rpg
3 apg
Player Spotlight: Michael Reding


Reding needed to shake some rust, but he is officially back. Reding is not only NFZ’s go-to scorer, he’s also their most versatile defender. They rely on him a lot and he’s used to the workload, it’s just sometimes in the playoffs, that can wear a guy out. They’ll hope it doesn’t come to that.


(2) LACE’O MY ASO

 

VS

 

(3) DORIS FROM REGO PARK

SCOUTING REPORT


Lace’O My Aso are the reigning champs, but this is as tough a group of semifinalists as you’re gonna see. All three contenders left in the running to unseat LMA have multiple titles. Lace’O would like to join their ranks. At full strength, they can attack you from all sides. (G) Mat Joshy hasn’t been a big presence this season, but you can’t forget he is a former scoring champ. No one goes harder than (F) Matt Birtwell, tough-nosed on both sides of the ball. And versatile (F) Mark Promax is a match-up problem for most teams with his height and versatility. They’re champions for a reason and should still be regarded as such but then again, so is Doris.


LMA
4-2
D3 Sun
1ST RD
Fashion HS
Sun, Nov 19
12:30p
m

DOR
4-2
SCOUTING REPORT


This is getting redundant but Doris From Rego Park is a two-time former title holder. Their last chip came just 3 seasons ago, or when they last played. No easy outs left for anyone at this point. Doris is as tough as they come, devoted to defense on a spiritual level. Opponent’s frustration only feeds the monster, they seek submission and continue to bury you, no matter what the score. Granted, that tenacity may have lost them their starting point (G) David Weiss due to a broken nose. But (G) Will Chu as a 2nd option is pretty sweet. The big difference this season is the addition of (F) Jacob Leizman, a natural scorer who shares Doris’ love for gritty play. 

Player Spotlight: Mark Promax


With guard skills, standing at about 6-4, Promax has emerged as LMA’s featured offensive option this season, but he may be able to help Lace’O best on the defensive end in this game. With DOR’s undersized front-line, Promax can shut down the paint with his length.

Pos: F
18 ppg
8 rpg
2.2 apg

Pos: G/F
26 ppg
10 rpg
2 spg
Player Spotlight: Jacob Leizman


With Leizman, Doris gets a dynamic scorer who can manufacture points from any spot on the floor. And they lose nothing on the other side of the ball. He’s lanky, but tireless working to get open. His jumper is pretty much knock down and he finds creative ways to finish in the paint.

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
12:30p
m

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
4:30p
m

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
7:55p
m

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
8:55p
m

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 (MLK HS)

(3) THE LIZARDS

 

VS

 

(6) UNITED NATIONS

SCOUTING REPORT


The Lizards started out the season looking like the consensus #1, but a couple of short handed losses mid-season dropped them to #3, which is probably where they prefer to be. This is D1’s tallest team in terms of their overall team height, but their offense comes predominantly from their back court (G) Joe Zenz and (G) Gianni Maratea. (F) Nat Schacht will also bring a versatile skill set, and there’s never any shortage of effort with (F) Colin Desmond on the floor.


LIZ
4-2
D1 WN
1ST RD
MLK HS
Wed, Nov 15
7:00pm

UNN
3-3
SCOUTING REPORT


After a tough summer, United Nations has been solid this fall. Posting impressive wins over HON & GA7. It’s a balanced offense, due to a very deep roster, but it’s worked okay so far. When they have kept games close, they have been able to collectively make the kind of clutch plays to close out games. They have also put up some duds as well, namely to the Lizards. They’ll have to get off to a better start this time around to have a chance.

Player Spotlight: Joe Zenz


The veteran point guard has long been the catalyst for this team. He can score off the bounce and with his jumper when needed, but his ability to orchestrate and set up his teammates is what puts him up there as one of the league’s top floor leaders. If both he and Maratea are available, watch out.

Pos: G
12.8 ppg
5.5 rpg
5.0 apg

Pos: F
10.7 ppg
4.3 rpg
1.0 spg
Player Spotlight: Jack Latta


Latta has been a more efficient scorer this season, but should United expect more out of him? He’s a great position defender, and is a lot stronger in the paint than he looks. So he’ll be an impact whether he scores or not, but maybe he needs to take more than 8 FGAs per game.


(2) NY DYNASTY

 

VS

 

(7) SKY

SCOUTING REPORT


This version of the Dynasty no longer has a dominant scorer, but this is the best defense the team has ever had. With a number of long versatile defenders, DYN can cover a lot of court, and they get balanced scoring on the other end, mostly from the perimeter. Which is what makes them somewhat tricky to match up with. Nobody dominates the ball, every player has guard skills from to bottom and you never know which player is going to step up offensively on a given night.


DYN
6-1
PREMIER
1ST RD
MLK HS
Wed, Nov 15
8:00p
m

SKY
1-5
SCOUTING REPORT


When SKY played DYN in their opener, they took a little while to get acclimated. But when they did, they looked very good. This is a team that lives and dies by the 3. At 35.5 attempts per game, no team puts up more 3FGs. They’re not the tallest team in league, but they have a number of players with versatile skills, who are crafty around the basket, and two knockdown shooters in (G) Garrison Carr and capt (G) Ben Do. If they start out hot in this one, they can win it.

Player Spotlight: Michael Reding


The veteran Reding is their best and most willing shooter. He can get hot quickly, but he doesn’t really create his own shot. Luckily, his teammates do a great job of finding him. His legs can tire late, however, as he puts in just as much effort on defense as he does on offense. 

Pos: F
15.0 ppg
4.7 rpg
1.3 spg

Pos: G
26.4 ppg
5.2 rpg
2.0 spg
Player Spotlight: Garrison Carr


Carr is one of the best scorers in Premier this season, his 26.4 ppg is good for 3rd in the league, in a very high scoring fall. He attempted 16.6 3FGs per game during the regular season, and he will hit them in flurries. His range will test the length and speed of the DYN defense. 


(1) SHOWCASE NYC

 

VS

 

(8) GAME 7

SCOUTING REPORT


Showcase NYC has a pretty interesting approach. Whether they play man or zone, the guards are there to scrap on defense, and force their opponents challenge (F) Joe Vines in the paint. Vines has been masterful as the back line of the defense, looking quicker on his feet than he has in awhile. He’s a shoe-in for Defensive MVP this season. Then on the offensive end, they rely on arguably the toughest 1-on-1 match-up in Premier, (F) Mike Liander, who’s an easy 30 ppg.


SHO
5-1
PREMIER
1ST RD
MLK HS
Wed, Nov 15
9:00p
m

GA7
1-5
SCOUTING REPORT


Game 7 is late season move up from D1, so you can’t blame them for needing time to get acclimated. But they definitely have the size and talent to compete. And if SHO is caught sleeping, they’re more than capable of pulling out a win here with a front-line that is big and versatile enough to give SHO some match up issues. If (C) Dan Solomito and (F) Noah Levine are both available and hitting their shots, they can force SHO’s defense to get out of their comfort zone.

Player Spotlight: Mike Liander


Liander is good for 30 ppg on a very efficient 54% FGs. Which means he could go for more if SHO should need it. He’s also not a bad defender when he needs to be, responsible for 2.3 bpg. At about 6-6, he’s a touch match-up, quicker than the bigs, bigger than the guards.

Pos: F
30.0 ppg
8.8 rpg
2.3 bpg

Pos: F
13.5 ppg
8.5 rpg
2.0 apg
Player Spotlight: Russ Braithwaite


GA7 needs Solomito, Levine and (G) Elliott Curtis to make 3s no matter what, but what could give them the advantage is who’s left to guard Braithwaite. Outside of Vines and Liander, SHO is undersized, so Braithwaite could be match-up nightmare. He is a strong finisher in the paint.

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
7:55p
m

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
8:55p
m

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

 

VS

 

(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

 

VS

 

(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

 

VS

 

(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

 

VS

 

(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.