Tag: Premier Division

TDL Spring 2017 Week 6 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(F) MICHAEL REDING (NY DYNASTY)

30 points, 10 3FGs, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: B.J. Davis (SIX) 25 points, 5 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) OZ OMOKARO (NY DYNASTY)

10 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Young Song (SPA) 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) MICHAEL REDING (NY DYNASTY)

30 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Zack Simmons (WHG) 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G/F) JOSH HYON (NYK SPARTANS)

26 points, 10-15 FGs, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Eimitris Plexidaas (STM) 14 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1 spg in 2 games

The High-5 Club

Dwayne Jordan (STM) 2-4-2-1-1
Oz Omakaro (DYN) 11-10-4-3-2
Michael Reding (DYN) 30-12-6-1-1
Young Song (SPA) 4-8-2-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Michael Reding (DYN) 30, Josh Hyon (SPA) 26
3FG: Michael Reding (DYN) 10, [2 players] 5
REB: Ian McBride (DYN) 13, [2 players] 12
AST: Garrett James (DYN) 7, [3 players] 6
STL: [4 players] 3, [6 players] 2
BLK: [3 players] 2, [10 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) SCOTT SULLIVAN (SKILLSHARE)

23 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Jose Maldonalo (HAR) 19 points, 5 3FGS, 2 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ELLIOTT CURTIS (SKILLSHARE)

8 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Ace Watanasuparp (NGC) 4 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

8 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Jon Clark (JAM) 10 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JOSE MALDONALO (TEAM HARDWOOD)

19 points, 5 3FGs, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Justin Rigney (HAR) 16 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Jon Clark (JAM) 10-10-1-1-1
Justin Drucker (HAR) 7-6-5-2-1
Michael Hamane (SKL) 8-6-2-1-1
Anthony Hull (SKL) 4-5-3-1-1
Brian Law (GMM) 16-5-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Scott Sullivan (SKL) 23, Jose Maldonalo (HAR) 19
3FG: Jose Maldonalo (HAR) 5, J.L. Novosad (JAM) 3
REB: Victor Chia (NGC) 14, [2 players] 10
AST: Elliott Curtis (SKL) 6, [2 players] 5
STL: [3 players] 4, [2 players] 3
BLK: [9 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NY DYNASTY)

23 points, 5 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G/F) Steven Chung (NGC) 17 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

9 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (C) Dan Tak (DYN) 3 rebounds, 6 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) BADA HONG (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

11 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Andrew Tu (SNB) 13 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MATT SILBERMAN (NASTY NETS)

18 points, 3 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: n/a

The High-5 Club

David Chu (DYN) 23-6-2-3-1
Bada Hong (NGC) 11-17-3-2-1
Steven Lee (DYN) 8-3-3-1-1
Leuis Ng (SPR) 12-9-8-4-1
Will Pun (BIN) 14-6-1-3-1
Matt Silberman (NET) 18-8-2-1-1
Dan Tak (DYN) 10-3-1-1-6

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (DYN) 23, Matt Silberman (NET) 18
3FG: David Chu (DYN) 5, [4 players] 3
REB: Bada Hong (NGC) 17, Jeremiah Lowe (SNB) 12
AST: Caleb Lui (DYN) 6, Steven Chung (NGC) 5
STL: Andrew Tu (SNB) 5, Leuis Ng (SPR) 4
BLK: Dan Tak (DYN) 6, [7 players] 1

TDL Spring 2017 Week 5 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) MICHAEL SPRINGER (WE HAD GAME)

25 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Nick Pelletier (MWW) 21 points, 5 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) LANDON GLOVER (NY DYNASTY)

6 rebounds, 6 steals
Runner-up: (F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 9 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) JEREMY KAPLAN-LYMAN (WE HAD GAME)

8 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Young Song (SPA) 20 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) IMMANUEL THOMAS (STRANGER TEAM)

22 points, 5 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 3 assists
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Jin Hong (SPA) 12-3-4-1-4
J. Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 8-11-2-2-1
Varun Manocha (PNL) 4-3-2-1-2
S. McKiernan (PNL) 22-10-4-2-2
Oz Omakaro (DYN) 17-9-2-2-1
Chaz Thomas (MWW) 11-9-4-4-1
Immanuel Thomas (STM) 22-2-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Michael Springer (WHG) 25, [2 players] 22
3FG: Nick Pelletier (MWW), Immanuel Thomas (STM) 5
REB: Young Song (SPA) 12, J. Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 11
AST: Garrett James (DYN) 9, Michael Springer (WHG) 7
STL: Landon Glover (DYN) 6, Chaz Thomas (MWW) 4
BLK: Jin Hong (SPA) 4, [4 players] 2

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

27 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Chris Daley (CRV) 22 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) RICH CHANG (HONEY BADGERS)

7 rebounds, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Drew Chen (CRV) 4 rebounds, 3 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) HARIS AHMED (OPTION A)

17 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Zach Moretti (HON) 27 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) CHRIS DALEY (CRAFTY VETS)

22 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Max Ragusa (STA) 18 points, 1 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Haris Ahmed (OPA) 17-11-3-1-1
Mike Glanzman (CRV) 6-8-3-2-1
Zach Moretti (HON) 27-11-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Zach Moretti (HON) 27, Chris Daley (CRV) 22
3FG: Kevin Cai (GA7) 4, [3 players] 2
 REB: Tom Keegan (CRV) 12, [3 players] 11
AST: Chris Daley (CRV) 9, [2 players] 6
STL: Drew Chen (CRV), Victor Suarez (STA) 3
BLK: Rich Chang (HON) 5, Zac Copeland (STA) 3

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) BEN HOYNES (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

25 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) J.L. Novosad (JAM) 25 points, 10 rebounds, 

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) PIERRE RIDDLE (TEAM HARDWOOD)

11 rebounds, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Ben Hoynes (UBC) 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) BEN HOYNES (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

25 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) J.L. Novosad (JAM) 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JUSTIN RIGNEY (TEAM HARDWOOD)

25 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Jason Blakney (SKL) 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Marco Barratta (UBC) 4-3-1-1-1
Rich Chang (NGC) 8-3-1-1-1
Louis Konig (GMM) 3-8-3-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: B. Hoynes (UBC), J. Novosad (JAM), J. Rigney (HAR) 25
3FG: David Chu (NGC) 5, J.L. Novosad (JAM0 4
REB: Ben Hoynes (UBC) 13, Pierre Riddle (HAR) 11
AST: David Weiss (HAR) 8, [3 players] 5
STL: Pierre Riddle (HAR) 5, [2 players] 3
BLK: [4 players] 2, [10 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) CALEB LUI (NY DYNASTY)

21 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) Derek Lu (YIE) 23 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) DAN TAK (NY DYNASTY)

12 rebounds, 2 steals, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Caleb Lui (DYN) 8 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

11 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Caleb Lui (DYN) 21 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MAX PAYNTER (YIELDMO)

20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Teddy Oh (NGC) 21 points, 6 3FGs, 3 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Thomas Ahern (NET) 13-10-1-3-1
Victor Chia (NGC) 11-14-6-2-1
Will Pun (BIN) 14-6-1-3-1
Dan Tak (DYN) 14-12-1-2-5

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (DYN) 24, Derek Lu (YIE) 23
3FG: Teddy Oh (NGC) 6, David Chu (DYN) 4
REB: Victor Chia (NGC) 14, Dan Tak (DYN) 12
AST: David Chu, Caleb Lui (DYN) 7
STL: Nick Cruz (YIE), Caleb Lui (DYN) 5
BLK: Dan Tak (DYN) 5, [5 players] 1

TDL Spring 2017 Week 4 Power Rankings (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a)
SIX		 3-0 Every other season TEAM SIX seems to get off to a dominant start. And this is one of those seasons. The big factor in two of their wins so far has been newcomer (G) James Wang. An overseas pro, Wang has lit up every team he’s played against so far.
2 (n/a) WHG 2-1 Last season, WE HAD GAME had their best regular season, but they fell short once again in the playoffs. They’ll try to improve on that effort this season with (G) Michael Springer leading the way. Another season with (G) Jordan Schultz and (G) Zack Simmons won’t hurt either.
3 (n/a) MWW
 1-2 Not a great start for the 3-time champion METTA WORLD WAR who missed out on the title game last season, but availability has been spotty for key players. But getting (G) Chaz Thomas and (F) Nick Annacone back on the roster should mean a quick turnaround.
4 (n/a) SPA 1-0 Fresh off a D1 championship, the NYK SPARTANS are back in the Premier with star (F) Young Song playing as well as ever. The team’s back court isn’t getting any younger, but experience they have.
5 (n/a) PNL 1-2 PEACE & LOVE is back with essentially the same roster, a few new faces included. This is a team of scrappers who have played the underdog most seasons, but they’ll look to shake that rep this season. 
6 (n/a) DYN 0-2 Some new faces on the NY DYNASTY roster, but the core is still there led by (G) Garrett James. (G) Landon Glover is back, and if that weren’t enough, the addition of newcomer (G) Rell Watson will give DYN no shortage of top end guards. It’s bigs they need.
7 (n/a) STM 0-1 Lot of new faces here for a team making their first foray into the Premier, so STRANGER TEAM gets a default low-ranking for now until they get some more games under their belt.

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a) CRV 3-0 A roster of mostly new players, but don’t call them rookies. The CRAFTY VETS have been around. Led by (G) Chris Daley, what CRV lacks in youth, they more than make up for with size, skill and team chemistry. In Daley, they have D1’s best one-on-one scorer. 
2 (n/a) GA7 2-1 The last time GAME 7 played in TDL, they cruised to the D2 title. Now they’re back with a beefed up roster to try for D1 bragging rights. Rookie (G) Julian Choi has proven to be a great new scoring option, he’s been their best one-on-one scoring option so far this season.
3 (n/a)
YOL		 2-1 YOLO hasn’t dazzled anyone with big numbers so far this season but they’ve pulled some big wins against winning teams. A couple of newcomers lead the way in (G) Warren Green and (F) Sam Chadwick.
4 (n/a) OPA 2-1 What OPTION A lacked last season was a consistent wing scorer, and new add (F) Phil Thomas gives them that scorer now. (F) Haris Ahmed and (G) Scheed Bailey have given solid support to a 2-1 start.
5 (n/a) HON 2-2 An unexpected start for the HONEY BADGERS, but you can count on this veteran team to turn it around quickly. For once, they might have too many players on the roster, but they’re actually putting up solid offensive numbers for once. Could the defense actually be slacking? 
6 (n/a) JLA 1-3 Not the start that JUSTICE LEAGUE was looking for, the scoring just hasn’t been there this season. Their defense has been solid, but if their offense doesn’t catch up, this might be another long season..
7 (n/a) STA 0-3 Win-less so far this season, this will be a learning process for newbies STADIUM STARS. They have some solid pieces, including leading scorer (G) Chris Ramos, but developing chemistry will be key for this team. 

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a) HAR 2-0 TEAM HARDWOOD didn’t fancy themselves ready for D1, so they dropped down to D2 where they have won two in a row by a 23.5 ppg margin. This is a big roster with an able scorer in (F) Justin Drucker. 
2 (n/a) UBC 2-1 UNCLE BOUGHT A COW, on the other hand, wanted a challenge, and moved up from D3. This is a team now that could win it all. Veteran (G) David Weiss will lead the way, but the biggest surprise this season has been the standout play of (F) Ben Hoynes.
3 (n/a)
NGC		 2-1 The defending champs, NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE, are back with more depth at the guard position but (G) David Chu appears to have finally settled in as the featured scorer. As usual, the veteran Gritty are just looking to make the playoffs, they can make a title run from any seed.
4 (n/a) DPY 2-1 New addition (G) Emery Clark brings more scoring to the roster for DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF. This should help do-it-all (G) Kali Pearson. This is a big, physical lineup with a lot of versatile players. If they keep building their chemistry they can make a run.
5 (n/a) SKL 2-2 When they’ve had all of their core four on the court, SKILLSHARE looks like they can compete with any team in D2 after making the jump from D3 this season. (G) Elliott Curtis may still be the best PG in the league at this level. And (F) Scott Sullivan‘s game has transitioned well. 
6 (n/a) GMM 1-2 Getting (F) Brian Law back was a huge boost for this team, but GUARD ME MAYBE was always going to be a team that needed to scrap to get wins. (F) Alvin Kong is also the perfect fit in this situation, but they’ll need to pick the up the D to start winning consistently.  
7 (n/a) JAM 1-2 They have as big a front-line as you’re gonna find in D2, but SPACE JAM relies on its streak 3-point shooting to win games. When they’re hitting the 3FGs, they can compete with any team in D2. Consistency is key.
8 (n/a) DRP 0-3 The scoring just hasn’t been there for this spin-off team from DPY. DA ROTI PROJECT has plenty of players on the roster, with some very solid pieces. The question they have to answer is whether they can build the chemistry necessary to start winning some games. 

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
SPR		 3-1 This should be no surprise, SPAGHETTI RAMEN are perennial faves to win it all even after a season in which they didn’t. (G) Leuis Ng is carrying the heavy load right now, but Ramen should be glad to see (F) Mark Hahn back on the court, even if it takes some time for him to fully return.
2 (=) YIE 3-1 YIELDMO beat SPR a couple of weeks ago but they took a huge blowout loss from NGC in Week 2, so they’ll come in at no. 2 this week. If they keep this up, however, they can challenge for the top spot. Rookie (F) Max Paynter has been a force and (G) Derek Lu is as tough as they come.
3 (n/a) BIN 2-1 A veteran team that’s been to the title game before, TEAM BINY is only in it to beat SPR and win the title. (F) Carson Yiu will lead the way, but the addition of (G) Tony Cuadrado will be huge. Known as a defensive stopper, Cuadrado will also help on the boards despite his relative small stature.
4 (n/a) DYN
 1-2 This wasn’t the start that the NY DYNASTY wanted, but they got back on track with a big win over NGC. (G) David Chu will carry scoring honors, but the addition of (G) Steve Lee brings guard depth, and the add of (G) Caleb Lui brings maybe D3’s best defensive guard. 
5 (n/a) NGC 1-2 Despite the record, NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE will challenge for the title this season. Just too much veteran talent on this roster led by (G) James Choi and (F) Steve Chung. Not to mention (G) Teddy Oh has been a solid rookie addition to the roster.
6 (n/a) SNB 2-1 This might seem like we’re disrespecting SMASH N BOUNCE but we just to see one or two more games. Their two wins have come against teams ranked lower than they are. But (F) Tim Zhang is playing well along with newcomer (G) James Dai, and captain (G) Andrew Tu.
7 (n/a) WSW 1-2 WHAT IS A SEAWOLF? has a big time scorer in (G) Tommy Zheng, and they have competed in their losses, but team offense has always been the major short-coming with this team. Hopefully, Zheng can keep those shots dropping. 
8 (n/a) NET 0-4 The NASTY NETS are the only team that have yet to tally a win. (G) Matt Silberman has been their most consistent scorer with 12 ppg, but they need more offense to compete with a solid D3 field this season.

TDL Spring 2017 Week 4 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) GUS GAUNTLETT (PEACE & LOVE)

28 points, 8 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Michael Springer (WHG) 23 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) CHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)

3 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Sam Marshall (SIX) 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) MICHAEL SPRINGER (WE HAD GAME)

23 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Landon Glover (DYN) 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) IMMANUEL THOMAS (STRANGER TEAM)

13 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Tasos Fillippou (STM) 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists

The High-5 Club

BJ Davis (SIX) 3-5-4-3-1
Sam Marshall (SIX) 14-8-1-3-1
Stedford McCleod (MWW) 15-7-3-1-1
Chaz Thomas (MWW) 7-3-3-6-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Gus Gauntlett (PNL) 28, Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 23
3FG: Gus Gauntlett (PNL) 8, Michael Reding (DYN) 6
REB: Michael Springer (WHG) 15, [2 players] 12
AST: Gus Gauntlett (PNL) 7, Immanuel Thomas (STM) 6
STL: Chaz Thomas (MWW) 6, [3 players] 3
BLK: [6 players] 1

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) ROB SULLIVAN (CRAFTY VETS)

22 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) William Berry (YOL) 22 points, rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) HARIS AHMED (OPTION A)

11 rebounds, 2 steal, 1 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (HON) 9 rebounds, 3 steals 

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) ALEX TSAY (HONEY BADGERS)

10 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Justin Rodriguez (JLA) 13 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) ROB SULLIVAN (CRAFTY VETS)

22 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) William Berry (YOL) 22 points, rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Samson Adelaja (YOL) 6-11-4-1-1
Mike Glanzman (CRV) 4-7-2-1-1
Zach Moretti (HON) 7-7-3-1-1
Victor Suarez (STA) 6-6-3-2-1
Rob Sullivan (CRV) 22-12-3-1-1
Phil Thomas (OPA) 23-11-1-1-3
Chris Wilcox (CRV) 2-8-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: William Berry (YOL), Rob Sullivan (CRV) 22
3FG: [3 players] 3, [5 players] 2
 REB: Warren Green (YOL) 12, [2 players] 11
AST: Chris Daley (CRV) 6, Philip Thomas (OPA) 5
STL: Alex Tsay (HON) 3, [8 players] 2
BLK: Raheem Guy (STA) 2, [7 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) BEN HOYNES (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

26 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Scott Sullivan (SKL) 33 points, 6 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

6 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Marco Barratta (UBC) 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) BEN HOYNES (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

26 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Pierre Riddle (HAR) 6 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JUSTIN RIGNEY (TEAM HARDWOOD)

21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Mike Barkett (HAR) 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Marco Barratta (UBC) 5-5-5-2-3
Bada Hong (NGC) 9-9-1-3-2
Brian Law (GMM) 17-9-5-3-1
Jose Maldonado (HAR) 14-3-2-2-1
Terence Stroude (DRP) 11-4-2-1-1
David Weiss (UBC) 20-6-5-6-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Scott Sullivan (SKL) 33, Ben Hoynes (UBC) 26
3FG: Scott Sullivan (SKL) 6, Andrew Shih (JAM) 5
REB: Ben Hoynes (UBC) 17, Victor Chia (NGC) 12
AST: Danny Lee (NGC) 6, [4 players] 5
STL: David Weiss (UBC) 6, [2 players] 3
BLK: Marco Barratta (UBC) 3, Bada Hong (NGC) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NY DYNASTY)

32 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (G) Tommy Zheng (WSW) 36 points, 5 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 1 assist

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ALBERT HEI (WHAT IS A SEAWOLF?)

5 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Caleb Lui (DYN) 5 rebounds, 3 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

8 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists
Runner-up: (F) Jeremiah Lowe (SNB) 2 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MAX PAYNTER (YIELDMO)

30 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Matt Silberman (NET) 13 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Jason Chan (BIN) 3-6-8-1-2
Albert Hei (WSW) 14-5-3-3-1
Teddy Oh (NGC) 8-2-3-1-1
Matt Silverman (NET) 13-3-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tommy Zheng (WSW) 36, David Chu (DYN) 32
3FG: David Chu (DYN) 6, Tommy Zheng (WSW) 5
REB: Victor Chia (NGC) 14, Jermiah Lowe (SNB) 11
AST: Caleb Liu (DYN) 9, Jason Chan (BIN) 8
STL: [6 players] 3, [8 players] 2
BLK: Jason Chan (BIN), James Dai (SNB) 2 

TDL Spring 2017 Week 3 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) JAMES WANG (TEAM SIX)

33 points, 5 3FGs, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Seamus McKiernan (PNL) 21 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block
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Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) PARKER MCCLELLAND (TEAM SIX)

10 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SEAMUS MCKIERNAN (PEACE & LOVE)

12 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Parker McClelland (SIX) 9 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JAMES WANG (TEAM SIX)

33 points, 5 3FGs, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Bo McKinley (PNL) 14 points, 4 3FGs, 1 rebound, 1 assist

The High-5 Club

Nick Annacone (MWW) 13-7-1-1-1
J. Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 4-7-6-2-1
Parker McClelland (SIX) 9-10-1-3-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: James Wang (SIX) 33, Seamus McKiernan (PNL) 21
3FG: James Wang (SIX) 5, Bo McKinley (PNL) 4
REB: Parker McClelland (SIX), Seamus McKiernan (PNL) 10 
AST: J. Kaplan-Lyman, M. Springer (WHG), V. Manocha (PNL) 6
STL: [3 players] 3, [6 players] 2
BLK: Parker McClelland (SIX) 2, [4 players] 1

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) CHRIS DALEY (CRAFTY VETS)

28 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Phil Thomas (OPA) 23 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) PHIL THOMAS (OPTION A)

11 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Kasime Coles (JLA) 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) KASIME COLES (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

6 points, 1o rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F/C) Dmitri Zackonoff (GA7) 9 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) CHRIS DALEY (CRAFTY VETS)

28 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julian Choi (GA7) 22 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Kasime Coles (JLA) 6-10-2-2-2
Mark Promax (YOL) 11-4-2-2-1
Phil Thomas (OPA) 23-11-1-1-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Chris Daley (CRV) 28, Phil Thomas (OPA) 23
3FG: Tom Keegan (CRV) 5, [3 players] 3
 REB: Dmityri Zackonoff (GA7) 14, Phil Thomas (OPA) 11
AST: Julian Choi (GA7) 6, Chris Daley (CRV) 5
STL: Steve Lieu (HON) 4, [3 players] 33
BLK: Phil Thomas (OPA) 3, [2 players] 2

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) EMERY CLERK (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Elliott Curtis (SKL) 22 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

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

4 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) BEN HOYNES (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

11 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Pierre Riddle (HAR) 2 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) EMERY CLERK (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

25 points, 5 3FGs, 1 rebound, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Marco Barratta (UBC) 10 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Tyler McFarlane (DPY) 9-8-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Emery Clerk (DPY) 25, Elliott Curtis (SKL) 22
3FG: Emery Clerk (DPY) 5, Elliott Curtis (SKL) 4
REB: Ben Hoynes (UBC) 11, Marco Barratta (UBC) 9 
AST: Kento Kato (GMM) 6, Scott Sullivan (SKL) 5
STL: Kali Pearson (DPY) 4, Alvin Kong (GMM) 3
BLK: [5 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) MAX PAYNTER (YIELDMO)

33 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 21 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) PETE SUN (YIELDMO)

4 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Derek Lu (YIE) 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) MAX PAYNTER (YIELDMO)

33 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F/C) Jason Chan (BIN) 6 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) MAX PAYNTER (YIELDMO)

33 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Thomas Ahern (NET) 2-5-1-1-1
Jason Chan (BIN) 6-12-2-1-1
Tony Cuadrado (BIN) 12-6-5-3-1
Jin Yu Li (WSW) 9-5-1-1-1
Allen Liu (SPR) 5-4-1-1-1
Derek Lu (YIE) 12-7-3-4-1
Karl Ngok (WSW) 1-8-2-1-1
Max Paynter (YIE) 33-13-1-3-1
Pete Sun (YIE) 2-4-5-5-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Max Paynter (YIE) 33, Leuis Ng (SPR) 21
3FG: [4 players] 2, [8 players] 1
REB: Max Paynter (YIE) 13, [2 players 12
AST: [4 players] 5, [2 players] 3
STL: Pete Sun (YIE) 5, Caleb Lui (DYN) 4 
BLK: Pete Sun (YIE) 2, [12 players] 1

TDL Spring 2017 Week 1 & 2 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) JAMES WANG (TEAM SIX)

29 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Young Song (SPA) 22 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) YOUNG SONG (NYK SPARTANS)

11 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Kareem Merrick (MWW) 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SAM MARSHALL (TEAM SIX)

12 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Young Song (SPA) 22 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JAMES WANG (TEAM SIX)

29 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Matt Eloehn (WHG) 13 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Matt Eloehn (WHG) 13-3-1-1-1
Landon Glover (DYN) 13-7-3-2-1
Kareem Merrick (MWW) 6-11-1-1-1
Zack Simmons (WHG) 12-8-4-1-1
Young Song (SPA) 22-11-3-5-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: James Wang (SIX) 29, Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 28
3FG: Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 7, James Wang (SIX) 6
REB: Sam Marshall (SIX) 14, Kareem Merrick (MWW) 11
AST: Brett Swanson (SIX) 7, Michael Springer (WHG) 6
STL: Young Song (SPA) 5, [3 players] 3
BLK: [7 players] 1

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) CHRIS DALEY (CRAFTY VETS)

37 points, 5 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Zach Moretti (HON) 30 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (HONEY BADGERS)

7 rpg, 4.5 spg in two games
Runner-up: (G) Drew Chen (CRV) 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

9 ppg, 8 rpg, 5.5 apg, 3.5 spg, 1 bpg in two games
Runner-up: (F) Mark Promax (YOL) 18 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) CHRIS DALEY (CRAFTY VETS)

37 points, 5 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) Julian Choi (GA7) 24 points, 3 assists, 1 steals

The High-5 Club

Drew Chen (CRV) 1-3-1-3-2
Anthony Chikua (GA7) 8-6-3-1-2
Kasime Coles (JLA) 14-8-2-2-1
Rich Chang (HON) 2-11-5-1-1
Gerry Garcia (JLA) 5-6-1-1-1
Zach Moretti (HON) 15-10-2-1-1
Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 13-10-4-3-2
Chris Wilcox (CRV) 1-9-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Chris Daley (CRV) 37, Zach Moretti (HON) 30
3FG: Haris Ahmed (OPA) 5, [2 players] 4
 REB: [4 players] 10, [2 players] 9
AST: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 7, Steve Shin (GA7) 6
STL: Alex Tsay (HON) 7, Chris Daley (CRV) 5
BLK: [4 players] 2, [3 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID WEISS (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) David Chu (NGC) 21 ppg, 5 3pg, 2 rpg 2 apg in 2 games

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MARCO BARRATTA (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

12 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Bada Hong (NGC) 9 rpg, 3 spg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) BEN HOYNES (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

6 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) J.L. Novosad (JAM) 16 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JASON BLAKNEY (SKILLSHARE)

17 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Marco Barratta (UBC) 11 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The High-5 Club

Ray Alonzo (DRP) 10-3-1-1-1
Marco Barratta (UBC) 11-12-2-1-3
Doug James (DRP) 9-5-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (NGC) 26, David Weiss (UBC) 25
3FG: David Chu (NGC) 6, David Chu (NGC) 4
REB: Ben Hoynes (UBC) 18, Marco Barratta (UBC) 12
AST: Elliott Curtis (WKL) 8, Mark Lee (NGC) 7
STL: Mark Lee (NGC), David Weiss (UBC) 4
BLK: Marco Barratta (OBC), Victor Chia (NGC) 3

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

21.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3 apg, 2 spg
Runner-up: (G) Steven Chung (NGC) 19.5 ppg, 3.5 3pg, 5.5 rpg, 3 apg in 2 games

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ANTHONY ROCKER (YIELDMO)

6 rpg, 4.5 spg in 2 games
Runner-up: (C) Victor Chia (NGC) 12.5 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1 bpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

9.5 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1 bpg
Runner-up: (F) Ben Hoynes (UBC) 12 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) TEDDY OH (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

13 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 5 apg, 3.5 spg
Runner-up: (F) Marco Barratta (UBC) 17 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Brian Chin (SPR) 3-6-2-3-1
Jin Yu Li (WSW) 8-4-5-2-1
Jesse Weiss (UBC) 8-4-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tommy Zheng (WSW) 24, Steven Chung (NGC) 22
3FG: James Choi (NGC) 6, Steven Chung (NGC) 4
REB: Victor Chia (NGC) 15, [3 players] 10
AST: Teddy Oh (NGC) 7, [3 players] 5
STL: Anthony Rocker (YIE) 8, [4 players] 4
BLK: Victor Chia (NGC), Dan Tak (DYN) 2

TDL Winter 2017 End-of-Season Awards (Premier)

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

TOM KILLIAM

Team: F.K.A.L.J.s
Position: SG/SF
Statistics: 25.3 ppg, 7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.8 spg
 Runner-up: (G/F) Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 27.3 ppg, 2.7 3pg, 5 rpg, 2 apg

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

MICHAEL HICKMAN

Team: Team Coliseum
Position: PF/C
Statistics: 10.8 rpg, 0.3 spg, 2.5 spg, 2.5 fpg
 Runner-up: (G/F) Will Haile (DYN) 10.2 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1 bpg, 1.5 fpg

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

WILL HAILE

Team: NY Dynasty
Position: SG/SF
Statistics: 15 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1 bpg
 Runner-up: (G) Landon Glover (COL) 18.4 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.4 spg

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

DAVID KALEMA

Team: F.K.A.L.J.s
Position: PG/SG
Statistics: 25.3 ppg, 7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.8 spg
 Runner-up: (G/F) Jordan Schultz (WHG) 18.7 ppg, 4 3pg, 3 rpg, 5 apg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Landon Glover (COL) 18.4 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.4 spg
(G) Michael Springer (WHG) 16.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 7.2 apg, 3 spg
(G) David Kalema (FKA) 21.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1 spg
(F) Ezra Ritchin (WHG) 27.3 ppg, 2.7 3pg, 5 rpg, 2 apg
(F) Tom Killiam (FKA) 25.3 ppg, 7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.8 spg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Garrett James (DYN) 18 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2 spg
(G) Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 17.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.3 apg, 3 spg
(F) Parker McClelland (SIX) 15.4 ppg, 3 3pg, 4.8 rpg, 0.6 bpg
(F) Will Haile (DYN) 15 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1 bpg
(C) Stedford McCleod (MWW) 14.4 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2 apg, 0.8 spg 

All-Defensive Team

(G) Landon Glover (COL) 10.6 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.4 bpg, 2 fpg
(G) Will Haile (DYN) 10.2 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1 bpg, 1.5 fpg
(G) Michael Springer (WHG) 6.8 rpg, 3 spg, 0.2 bpg, 1.2 fpg
(F) Mike Holsey (FKA) 8.8 rpg, 1.3 spg, 1.8 bpg, 2.3 fpg
(C) Michael Hickman (COL) 10.8 rpg, 0.3 spg, 2.5 spg, 2.5 fpg

All-Hustle Team

(G) Landon Glover (COL) 18.4 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.4 bpg
(G) Will Haile (DYN) 15 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1 bpg
(G) Jason Crowell (GMM) 16.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Seamus McKiernan (DYN) 10 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.6 bpg
(C) Michael Hickman (COL) 11 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 0.3 spg, 2.5 bpg

All-Rookie Team

(G) Donnell Mitchell (GMM) 20.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.2 spg
(G) David Kalema (FKA) 21.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1 spg
(F) Jordan Schultz (WHG) 18.7 ppg, 4 3pg, 3 rpg, 5 apg
(F) Tom Killiam(FKA) 25.3 ppg, 7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.8 spg
(C) Michael Hickman (COL) 11 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 0.3 spg, 2.5 bpg

TDL Winter 2017 Championship Preview (Premier, D3)

(2) SKILLSHARE vs (5) NY DYNASTY

D3 WN Championship – Thursday, March 30, 7:30pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Defending champs SKILLSHARE are back in the chip. And so long as they didn’t have to face SPR before now, it seemed like an inevitability. (G) Elliott Curtis and (F) Scott Sullivan will put up big #s, and (C) Anthony Hull is easily the biggest player on the floor, and (G) Mike Hamane will lead SKL’s physical D. DYN won’t have the size or depth to match-up with SKL, but to close them out, SKL will have to make sure they don’t hot from three.
SKL
5-3

62-58
DYN
5-4		 Skillshare may have two of the Top 5 players in the league this season, but the NY DYNASTY might have two more. (G) Ren Hsieh & (G) David Chu are arguably the best back court in D3. And in the playoffs, they are scoring a combined 46 ppg on 52% FGs, incl 58% from 3. Veteran role players are key for DYN. When everyone is on the same page, and the shots are falling, this is a very tough team to beat in single-elim.
Key Player: Scott Sullivan

There are really no other players in this division that have Sullivan’s combination of size, physicality and mobility. He is a relentless attacker on offense and on the glass. If DYN can’t stay in front of him, he will dismantle their D, one that’s not great a foot speed to begin with.

 Pos: F
23.0 ppg
7.0 rpg
2.0 apg
Pos: G
28.0 ppg
6.0 3pg
2.5 spg		 Key Player: David Chu

At the D3 level, you can’t stop him, you can only hope to contain him. It helps that his team does everything it can to get him as many touches as he needs to get it going. Chu is, however, nursing a back injury, so it will be interesting to see how that affect his range.
X-Factor: Michael Hamane

Starting PG Elliott Curtis will get his, but the x-factor for SKL is Hamane. Very capable of putting up a 20-pt game, if his 3-pointer is falling, then DYN is in for a long-time night. They can shift their D to guard Curtis and Sullivan, maybe Hull, but Hamane, too? That’s too much for any team.

 Pos: F
21.5 ppg
5.0 rpg
3.5 apg
Pos: F
9.0 ppg
5.5 rpg
2.0 spg		 X-Factor: Brian Yang

In their first match-up with SKL, the veteran Yang gave DYN some much needed points in the paint with crafty moves and some tough finishes around the rim. He is an undersized post player, but his heady play will be a major factor in whether or not DYN can pull off this upset. 

(3) F.K.A.L.J.S vs (4) TEAM SIX

Premier Championship – Thursday, March 30, 8:45pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
You’d have to say it’s destiny at this point. F.K.A.L.J.S capt (G) Mike Salerno once helmed for their opponent Team Six until he left the team unceremoniously before they won their first title. This FKA team is the new girlfriend, so to speak, and they are fully loaded. (F) Tom Killiam and (G) David Kalema are as lethal a duo as any in this division, and they’re surrounded by shooters. FKA’s been the best team in Premier for the past month.
FKA
6-3

65-62
SIX
6-3		 It wasn’t there strongest reg season, but TEAM SIX just needed to make the playoffs. They know what it takes to get back to the title game, this is their third straight appearance. (G) Brett Swanson found the range in the Rd 1 to help them get past WHG. (G) BJ Davis used his speed to help SIX beat reigning champs MWW in the semis. It’s been a team effort all season with players stepping up just when SIX needs them most. No reason that should change now.
Key Player: Tom Killiam

We’ve reviewed Killiam ad nauseum at this point: athletic and he’ll score. Try to stop him, good luck. But don’t sleep on Kalema, who is crafty in the paint. He won’t beat you with the Killiams’ athleticism, but he finds a way to get into the paint to score.

 Pos: G
21.7 ppg
3.8 rpg
2.7 apg
Pos: G
8.8 ppg
4.7 rpg
3.3 apg		 Key Player: B.J. Davis

The rookie Davis showed off his speed in their semifinal win over MWW in a way we hadn’t really seen all season. But if he’s found niche in the rotation now, it’s great timing. He will be the fastest player on the floor and SIX will need him.
X-Factor: Mike Holsey

When available, Holsey is the paint defender that ties the whole team together. The other FKA forwards are big, and rebound well, but aren’t fast. Holsey makes up for that by challenging everything at the rim.

 Pos: C
4.8 ppg
8.8 rpg
1.8 bpg
Pos: G
10.2 ppg
3.4 rpg
3.0 apg		 X-Factor: Brent Swanson

Swanson is a heady veteran player who will always make a contribution whether he’s hitting his jumper or not, but man, when that 3-pointer is falling, it falls in waves. If Swanson is hot, this one’s a barn-burner. 

TDL Winter 2017 Playoff Preview (Premier, D1)

(3) ASPHALT NINJAS vs (6) TOP STARS

D1 WN Playoffs (1st Round) – Wednesday, March 22, 7:30pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
The ASPHALT NINJAS have been a low-key contender this season. They are actually better than the team that made the title game last season, but it’s been a quiet run. This team has all the pieces it needs to not only go back to the chip, but this time to win it.
ASN
5-2

63-59
TOP
2-5		 One of the wins the TOP STARS needed to get here was vs a Premier division team, one that is a 3 seed in that division. They got it. Last year TOP made one of the most improbable playoff runs in league history. They’ll try it again, as if they have catching lightning figured out.
Key Player: Kev Chang

The veteran Chang led all guards in scoring this season is D1 WN. And he has been all the difference for ASN. With a bona fide scorer on the wing, his slashing ability has created open shots for all his teammates.

 Pos: G
20.2 ppg
5.8 rpg
2.4 spg
Pos: F/C
15.1 ppg
8 rpg
2 apg		 Key Player: Quinn Hood

Hood was the best player in the D1 WN playoffs last season. One-on-one he was the toughest match-up all the way through to the chip. He hasn’t had the same impact this season, but it’s playoff time now. 

(2) NY DYNASTY vs (3) F.K.A.L.J.S

Premier Playoffs (Semifinals) – Wednesday, March 22, 8:30pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Injuries have hit NY DYNASTY at the most inopportune time. (F) Ian McBride has a gimpy hamstring, (C) Reid Wittman, having his best all around season, is out for the season with a bad back. 38 y.o. (G) Ren Hsieh is the walking dead. They have survived every win, and they’ll have to do it again.
DYN
5-2

61-60
FKA
4-3		 F.K.A.L.J.S. just barely lost an OT game to a then healthier DYN in the regular season. They could very well be in upset mode tonight. (G) David Kalema and (F) Tom Killiam will be the focal points on offense, but (C) Mike Holsey is key to their D. And if FKA’s wings hits some 3s, it opens up everything.
Key Player: Garrett James

James has carried the load for DYN for several seasons now. He is their Mr. Reliable, maybe the best in the League at getting into the paint. This season hasn’t been his most efficient, but if he’s hitting his jumper, he can take over a game.

 Pos: G
18 ppg
4.8 rpg
3.3 apg
Pos: F
25.3 ppg
7 rpg
3.3 apg		 Key Player: Tom Killiam

With no Chaz Thomas this season, FKA’s Killiam may be the Premier’s most athletic player. It gives him the ability to get any shot he wants. And he makes them at an impressive clip. Killiam will be a tough match up for DYN’s undersized wings.

(1) METTA WORLD WAR vs (4) TEAM SIX

Premier Playoffs (Semifinals) – Wednesday, March 22, 9:30pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
It’s almost as if doesn’t matter who they’re missing METTA WORLD WAR is always the favorite to win it all. With (G) Shamel Arasmo at the helm, and their commitment to D, MWW still has the pieces to defend their title. But they’ll need to shoot better to better their odds.
MWW
5-2

65-59
SIX
4-3		 TEAM SIX still has never beaten MWW in the post-season. And this roster isn’t as stacked as past teams, but they still beat a very good WHG team to get here. And guess what, (G) Brett Swanson is heating up, something we’re used to seeing from him in the playoffs now.
Key Player: Shamel Arasmo 

Arasmo is the most nimble player in Premier, able to get to any spot he wants to on the floor. The question is always whether he’s on or off. If he’s on, MWW is pretty unbeatable. If he’s off, he can still find a way.

 Pos: G
17.5 ppg
4.5 rpg
3.3 apg
Pos: G
21 ppg
6 3pg
5 rpg		 Key Player: Brett Swanson

Sometimes it looks like Swanson is coasting through the regular season, but when the games start counting, all of a sudden that jumper is knock down. They’ll need more of this as SIX tries to upset MWW tonight.