Tag: Premier Division

TDL Winter 2017 Week 2 Power Rankings (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Rank Team Record Comments
(N/A)
MWW
2-0 Out this season are former MVP (F) Chaz Thomas & gunner (F) Nick Annacone, but Metta World War still has another former MVP in (G) Shamel Arasmo and some solid new adds. They’re the favorites until proven otherwise.
(N/A) SIX 2-0 Perennial contenders now, Team Six won in Sum ’16 but lost in the title game to MWW last season. The roster has new faces but noticeably missing in the first 2 games is All-TDL 1st Team (G) Scott Weisfeld.
(N/A) DYN 1-0 There are new faces on the NY Dynasty including Best Newcomer candidate 6-6 (F) Ian McBride. But they will get their first test this week facing defending champions MWW.
(N/A) WHG 1-1 Basically the same roster as last season, We Had Game (G) Michael Springer is already in mid-season form. WHG looks like a playoff team and will make a move to unseat a top seed this season.
(N/A) FKA 0-1 Capt (G) Mike Salerno brings in F.K.A.L.Js with a couple of gunners in (G) Tom Killiam and (G) David Kalerna. They narrowly lost to MWW in the season opener despite playing short-handed. This team could very well shake up the league’s power structure very quickly.
(N/A) COL 0-2 Team Coliseum is another new team led by (G) Landon Glover who is nearly avg 20 & 10 right now. There are a number of newcomers to TDL on this roster. Don’t count them out yet despite the 0-2 start.
(N/A) GMM 0-2 This isn’t unfamiliar territory for Guard Me Maybe, they don’t always start strong. But the goal is always to make the playoffs and find a way into the chip. They’ve done it before, more than once. New (G) Donnell Mitchell can be force if he can find his fit in the lineup.

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(N/A)
HON
2-0 The Honey Badgers will never finish a game with a lack of effort. This is perennially the hardest working team in D1 and now they have some added paint presence with 6-5 (C) Kanem Johnson.
(N/A) ASN 1-0 The Asphalt Ninjas are back with some changes in their personnel, but big man 6-6 (C) Rigo Sargeant is is still the cornerstone. The addition of (G) Kev Chang may prove to be the difference this season as his 29 points in the opener seems to indicate.
(N/A) SPA 1-0 One of TDL’s oldest franchises, the NYK Spartans are finally making the move down to D1 from Premier. This is an aging team that still has a ton of talent. 6-7 (C) Jin Hong is the intimidating presence, but it’s 6-3 (F) Young Song you have to key on. He scored 38 pts SPA’s opener. 
(N/A) TOP 0-1 The defending champs were in last place when the playoffs started last season, and they turned it into a championship run. Top Stars won’t have the luxury of all teams making the post-season this time, but if they make it (which they should), they have all the pieces to repeat.
(N/A) JLA 1-0 After dominating D2 last season, Justice League makes the move up to D1. They have plenty of guard depth, but if JLA is going to survive in D1 they will need some help in the paint soon.
(N/A) OPA 0-2 Newbies Option A have some great pieces. And now (C) Pablo Salcedo gives them even more depth in the paint in a twin towers combo with (F) Haris Ahmed. If they develop their chemistry over the course of the season, this could be a team that unseats some top teams.
(N/A) ALL 0-2 All Net is also a new team in D1, but like OPA, they’ve had a rough start. Still, this is a veteran team with great size. (F) Jerrell Lawrence is already one of the league’s most versatile players. If they can get their perimeter shots falling, they can make a move.

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(N/A)
NGC
1-0 NYC Gritty Committee loses no one from last season’s playoff roster but they’ve added scorer (G) David Chu. Remains to be seen if there’s enough basketball to go around, but their opening win was a good start.
(N/A) NYR 2-0 The young NY Rockits look good. They are undersized but fast, and they play with more energy than any other team in D2 WN, which is mostly comprised of veteran teams.
(N/A) DYN 1-0 Last season, NY Dynasty went younger and won their first D2 title. This season they’ve gone back to a veteran roster, likely the oldest in the entire league over all divisions. (G) Ren Hsieh will helm along with (G) Andrew Chen and (C) Len Kamdang returning to the court.
(N/A) GMM 0-2 Two losses is not the way last season’s finalists, Guard Me Maybe, wanted to start, but they haven’t had their best player in the lineup, the very imposing (F) Brian Law. With him, this is a contender again.
(N/A) DPY 1-1 Don’t Ever Play Yourself got their first win out of the way early this season, which is good, but a blowout loss to DYN is the only thing that held them out of a Top 4 ranking. But they can get there with their new additions. DPY’s guard play has significantly improved.
(N/A) JAM 0-2 Space Jam is another veteran team, which as we all know is really a euphemism for old. JAM has solid pieces and great size. They can and enjoy shooting the 3. The shot just hasn’t been falling, thus an 0-2 start.
(N/A) JUN 0-0 The Junkies will be playing their first game in Week 3, so they get the default lowest ranking for now. Their roster, however, does boast some good size including 6-4 (F) Allen Granowski.

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
(N/A)
SPR
2-0 It took all of two weeks for Spaghetti Ramen to unseat SKL for the #1 seed. Last season, the 4X D3 champions, lost the title game to SKL, but played without multi-time MVP (G) Leuis Ng. He was back for this one, and Ramen won a goodie. We can’t wait for the rematch.
(N/A) SKL 1-1 On paper, Skillshare is the most stacked team in D3, and after last season’s title, they may be on a verge to move up to D2. Especially with (F) Scott Sullivan playing this well. But as their Week 2 loss to SPR can attest, they’re not invincible. But they’re certainly contenders again.
(N/A) DYN 1-0 After a surprise playoff run last season, the NY Dynasty has added a few upgrades in big time scorer (G) David Chu and veteran (F) Drew Deleon, who will bolster their presence in the paint.
(N/A) NYE 1-1 NYCE is a tricky team to gauge. They’re the biggest team in D3 as far as avg size across the roster. (F) DaVaughn Cunningham will dominate, but their guard play is inconsistent, and it can lose them games.
(N/A) 30F 1-0 30-for-30 played one game, they have one win. Good start, but they mustered just 35 pts in the process. (F) Adam Wang and (C) Ezekial Kim are back, but this team is gonna need more offense to move up.
(N/A) GOZ 0-2 Captain (C) Karl Ngok brings in a new team with Game of Zones with some new faces. Leading the way is Ngok, (G) Jin Yu & (F) Albert Hei. They play with good energy, but need a big boost on offense.
(N/A) LG3 0-2 With a roster completely new to TDL, LG for 3 are the new kids on the block. We’re not sure if we’ve seen the entire roster yet, but it’s a long season, we’ll see if they can turn it around.

TDL Winter 2017 Week 2 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) SHAMEL ARASMO (METTA WORLD WAR)

26 points, 5 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (G) Michael Springer (WHG) 20 points, 5 assists, 6 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MICHAEL SPRINGER (WE HAD GAME)

2 rebounds, 6 steals

Runner-up: (G) Landon Glover (COL) 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block 

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) LANDON GLOVER (TEAM COLISEUM)

16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: (G) Jason Crowell (GMM) 12 points, 4 assists, 9 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) TOM KILLIAM (F.K.A.L.J.S)

23 points, 4 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 2 assists

Runner-up: (G) David Kalema (FKA) 20 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 3 assists 

The High-5 Club

Landon Glover (COL) 16-10-4-3-1
Tom Killiam (FKA) 23-7-2-1-1
Nick Pelletier (MWW) 7-7-3-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 26, Gus Gauntlett (GMM) 21
3FG: Shamel Arasmo (MWW), Gus Gauntlett (GMM) 5
REB: Landon Glover, Michael Hickman (COL) 10
AST: Michael Springer (WHG) 5, [4 players] 4
STL: Michael Springer (WHG) 6, Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 4
BLK: Martin Brusewitz (GMM) 2, [9 players] 1

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) YOUNG SONG (NYK SPARTANS)

38 points, 8 rebounds

Runner-up: (G) Kev Chang (ASN) 29 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) HENRY LAM (ASPHALT NINJAS)

8 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G/F) Scheed Bailey (OPA) 7 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) PABLO SALCEDO (OPTION A)

12 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (C) Jin Hong (SPA) 10 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) PABLO SALCEDO (OPTION A)

12 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Jerrell Lawrence (ALL) 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Haris Ahmed (OPA) 16-14-1-3-3
Jin Hong (SPA) 5-10-2-1-1
Henry Lam (ABN) 8-8-1-1-3
Mo Thompson (ALL) 8-5-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Young Song (TOP) 38, Kev Chang (ABN) 29
3FG: [3 players] 3, [4 players] 2
REB: Pablo Salcedo (OPA) 14, Jin Hong (SPA) 10
AST: Chris Youn (SPA) 6, [2 players] 5
STL: Scheed Bailey (OPA), Jerrell Lawrence (ALL) 3
BLK: Henry Lam (ABN) 3, Scheed Bailey (OPA) 2

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

20 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

Runner-up: (G/F) Adam Wang (GMM) 17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) CARSON YIU (NY DYNASTY)

8 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: Cheuk Wong (NYR) 3 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) ADAM WANG (GUARD ME MAYBE)

17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G) Steven Wong (NYR) 6 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

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

16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists 4 steals

Runner-up: (G) Cheuk Wong (NYR) 11 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Brandon Bailey (DPY) 10-7-3-1-2
Victor Chia (NGC) 8-6-2-2-2
Brent Clayton (JAM) 4-4-2-2-1
Jomah Williams (DPY) 2-9-3-2-1
Cheuk Wong (NYR) 11-3-1-4-1
Carson Yiu (DYN) 6-8-2-3-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (NGC) 20, Adam Wang (GMM) 17
3FG: David Chu (NGC), Chris Seerveld (DYN) 4
REB: Len Kamdang (DYN) 13, Steven Wong (NYR) 12
AST: Drew Chen (DYN) 7, [2 players] 6
STL: Kali Pearson (DPY), Cheuk Wong (NYR) 4
BLK: [4 players] 2, [9 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) DAVAUGHN CUNNINGHAM (NYCE)

16 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G) David Chu (DYN) 20 points, 4 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) DAVAUGHN CUNNINGHAM (NYCE)

11 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Lijo Kochupaul (DYN) 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) DAVAUGHN CUNNINGHAM (NYCE)

16 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Tim Lu (GOZ) 10 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) DAVAUGHN CUNNINGHAM (NYCE)

16 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Gonzalo Sanchez (NYE) 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals

The High-5 Club

Matt Auerbach (SPR) 15-11-2-3-1
D. Cunningham (NYE) 16-11-10-2-3
A.J. Grossbard (SPR) 5-3-2-1-1
Tristan Mass-Ellis (NYE) 11-7-1-1-1
Tim Mergenthul (LG3) 2-5-2-1-3
Kerry Yuen (NYR) 2-6-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Scott Sullivan (SKL) 24, David Chu (DYN) 20
3FG: Matt Auerbach (SPR), David Chu (DYN) 4
REB: DaVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 11, [2 players] 10
AST: DaVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 10, Leuis Ng (SPR) 7
STL:  Dwayne Fyne (NYE) 5, Gonzalo Sanchez (NYE) 4
BLK: D. Cunningham (NYE), L. Kochupaul (DYN), T. Mergenthul (LG3) 3

TDL Winter 2017 Week 1 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(F) PARKER MCCLELLAND (TEAM SIX)

32 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (G/F) Jason Crowell (GMM) 26 points, 12 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ISHMAEL KALILOU (METTA WORLD WAR)

5 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks

Runner-up: (G/F) Jason Crowell (GMM) 12 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) JASON CROWELL (GUARD ME MAYBE)

26 points, 12 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Landon Glover (COL) 23 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) IAN MCBRIDE (NY DYNASTY)

18 points, 4 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (F) Ishmael Kalilou (MWW) 23 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 5 blocks

The High-5 Club

Jason Crowell (GMM) 26-12-1-4-1
Ishmael Kalilou (MWW) 23-5-3-1-5
Michael Johnson (MWW) 8-7-1-1-1
Parker McClelland (SIX) 32-9-2-1-1
Nick Liveris (NFZ) 15-10-2-2-1
Adrian Van Dyck (COL) 2-5-2-1-1
Josh Wohl (SIX) 7-9-2-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Parker McClelland (SIX) 32, Jason Crowell (GMM) 26
3FG: Ian McBride (DYN) 4, [4 players] 3
REB: Reid Wittman (DYN) 13, [2 players] 12
AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 9, [4 players] 4
STL: Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 5, [2 players] 4
BLK: Ishmael Kalilou (MWW) 5, Reid Wittman (DYN) 3

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G/F) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

13 points, 18 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Kanem Johnson (HON) 12 points, 21 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) HARIS AHMED (OPTION A)

14 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G/F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 18 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

13 points, 18 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Kanem Johnson (HON) 12 points, 21 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) HARIS AHMED (OPTION A)

16 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Kanem Johnson (HON) 12 points, 21 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Haris Ahmed (OPA) 16-14-1-3-3
Kasime Cole (JLA) 7-10-1-3-1
Kanem Johnson (HON) 12-21-1-1-1
Jerrell Lawrence (ALL) 12-9-1-5-1
Max Ruffin (JLA) 13-18-3-1-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Haris Ahmed (OPA) 16, Joe Rodriguez (ALL) 15
3FG: Tommy Wong (HON) 3, [6 players] 2
REB: Kanem Johnson (HON) 21, Max Ruffin (JLA) 18
AST: Steve Lieu (HON) 5, Joshua Ramos (OPA) 4
STL: Jerrell Lawrence (ALL) 5, Seamus Douglas (OPA) 4
BLK: Haris Ahmed (OPA), Max Ruffin (JLA) 3

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) KERVENS LOUISSANT (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Dennis Liew (NYR) 13 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DENNIS LIEW (NY ROCKITS)

6 rebounds, 3 steals

Runner-up: (G) Kervens Louissant (DPY) 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) STEVEN WONG (NY ROCKITS)

4 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Adam Wang (GMM) 8 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) TYLER MCFARLANE (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

8 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G) Kali Pearson (DPY) 2 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Michael Lee (GMM) 2-1-1-1-1
Andrew Li (NYR) 4-1-1-2-1
Jay McFarlane (DPY) 7-5-2-1-1
Jomah Williams (DPY) 2-9-3-1-1
Kerry Yuen (NYR) 2-6-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kervens Louissant (DPY) 16, Kyle Lew (NYR) 14
3FG: J.L. Novosad (JAM) 4, [2 players] 3
REB: Steven Wong (NYR) 13, [2 players] 10
AST: Kali Pearson (DPY) 8, James Han (JAM) 5 
STL: Dennis Liew (NYR) 3, [5 players] 2 
BLK: J.L. Novosad (JAM) 2, [6 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) SCOTT SULLIVAN (SKILLSHARE)

27 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G/F) Matt Auerbach (SPR) 15 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) MATT AUERBACH (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

11 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) A.J. Grossbard (SPR) 7 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SCOTT SULLIVAN (SKILLSHARE)

27 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (G/F) Matt Auerbach (SPR) 15 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MIGUEL ARODIO (NYCE) 

14 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (F) Matt Goolsby (LG3) 10 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Matt Auerbach (SPR) 15-11-2-3-1
DaVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 8-12-3-1-1
Kooshul Jhaveri (LG3) 8-3-3-3-1
Peter Kim (30F) 3-2-2-2-1
Tristan Masalayam (NYE) 8-12-3-1-1
Kerry Yuen (NYR) 2-6-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Scott Sullivan (SKL) 27, [2 players] 16
3FG: Scott Sullivan (SKL) 5, [3 players] 2
REB: Scott Sullivan (SKL) 16, DaVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 12
AST: Elliott Curtis (SKL) 6, [2 players] 4
STL:  A.J. Grossbard (SPR) 5, [3 players] 3
BLK: [10 players] 1

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 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 First Round Playoff Preview

(3) FC 21 PEACE & LOVE vs (6) BOOMTOWN

First Round – Wednesday (11/16) 8:00pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
FC 21 Peace & Love has all the parts needed to challenge for a title: experienced guards, shooters, and finishers in the paint. But what they lack is athleticism and a dominant defense. Neither of which is a huge issue to overcome vs BOO, which can cite the same deficiencies. The teams are similar, FC2 with more depth. If they make their perimeter shots they should win this game.
FC2
3-3

66-62


BOO
2-4
Never forget that Boomtown is a former champ, and they have never done it by stacking their team with talent. This is a scrappy group that is willing to do whatever it takes to win the game. And that effort is led by (G) Jack Delighter who is still a terror on the off. boards, avg 10.5 rpg as a guard. Rookie (G) OJ Samples has also been a feisty floor leader that fits their m.o.
Key Player: Morgan Blakely


Over the course of the season, the veteran Blakely has emerged as FC2’s most consistent scorer. While (F) Tyson Hartnett can explode if he gets hot from the 3-point line, Blakely can score inside and out, with his best asset being the ability to take advantage of smaller (G)s.

Pos: G
18.7 ppg
3.3 rpg
4.3 apg

Pos: F
20.4 ppg
6.2 rpg
3.2 apg
Key Player: Nate Jones


Jones is a former scoring champ and despite a couple of rough seasons, he appears to be back on track despite falling from his more prolific seasons shooting closer to 50% from the field. But if he can get it going early, and shoot efficiently, he can carry this team offensively. 

(2) TEAM SIX vs (7) NY DYNASTY

First Round – Wednesday (11/16) 9:00pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
The only team Team Six played in which they weren’t the obvious favorite was MWW. Otherwise, the defending champs are expected to win every other scenario. With great depth at every position, it often depends simply on whether their 3-pt shots are falling, and they have shot consistently well this season, esp with a resurgence from veteran (G) Brett Swanson.
SIX
5-1

66-56


DYN
2-4
NY Dynasty have not played well this season, they just haven’t had the personnel with a number of injuries and new players in the mix. But they looked bad going into the summer playoffs too and made it to the title game. Defense has been inconsistent for DYN this season, which has been a past strength. The key will be whether they can put up enough points to compensate.
Key Player: Scott Weisfeld


As well as (F) Marcus Brown has been in his two games this season, Weisfeld is the catalyst for SIX. He’s only played 3 gms himself, but he is no stranger to stepping right in and making all the right plays to get a W. And he’s taken a much bigger role in the offense this season.

Pos: G
18.7 ppg
4.3 rpg
7.3 apg

Pos: G
22.7 ppg
3.7 rpg
2.3 apg
Key Player: Garrett James


James went out with a sore knee mid-season after looking like he had returned to his prime early in the season. DYN’s hopes rely on whether James is feeling good tonight. They don’t have much scoring beyond him despite the add of (F) Young Song.

(4) GUARD ME MAYBE vs (5) WE HAD GAME

First Round – Thursday (11/17) 9:00pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Much like FC2, Guard Me Maybe has had all the pieces necessary to challenge for the title, but also like FC2, they had a middling season. The difference here is that FC2 has length/athleticism, and potential for a dominant defense (if not exactly consistency). This team feeds on confidence. When they are playing well and feeling themselves, they can beat anyone.
GMM
3-3

68-67


WHG
3-3
We Had Game struggled early on but seem to have caught up to the curve now. Getting all their players on the floor certainly helps. This is yet another team with great shooting, solid finishers in the paint, and a lot of hustle on the floor. Their biggest weakness is defense, but not for lack of effort. If WHG shoots well they can score with any team. This one is a toss up.
Key Player: Landon Glover


It was the emergence of Glover that lifted DYN to the title game last season. He can do the same with an arguably more talented group in GMM. If Glover is on, he is capable of carrying GMM to a championship caliber level.

Pos: G
17 ppg
3.3 rpg
2.8 apg

Pos: G
17.2 ppg
6.8 apg
7.2 spg
Key Player: Michael Springer


Early on, (F) Jason Graffam looked like the dominant scorer, but lately Springer has emerged with his ability to create and finish inside-out. Which isn’t to say sleep on Graffam, do so at your own risk, but Springer initiates the WHG offense.

TDL Fall 2016 Week 6 Player Awards

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) MICHAEL SPRINGER (WE HAD GAME)

21 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals

Runners-up: (G) Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 26 pts, 4 ast, 2 stl, (G) Morgan Blakely (FC2) 25 pts, 3 reb, 6 ast

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) KAREEM MERRICK (METTA WORLD WAR)

9 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G/F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 6 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) VARUN MANOCHA (FC 21 PEACE & LOVE)

10 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Oz Omokaro (DYN) 8 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) PHIL SWAY (BOOMTOWN)

16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Runner-up: (C) Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

Austin Brown (FC2) 10-7-2-1-1
Steven Counts (MWW) 9-6-4-4-1
Varun Manocha (FC2) 10-11-1-1-1
K. Merrick (MWW) 16-9-5-4-1
Sal Nasser (DYN) 14-6-2-1-1
Nick Pelletier (MWW) 13-6-6-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: S. Arasmo (MWW) 26, M. Blakely (FC2), N. Jones (BOO) 25
3FG: M. Blakely (FC2) 5, S. Arasmo (MWW), S. Nasser (DYN) 4
REB: Varun Manocha (FC2) 11, Oz Omokaro (DYN) 10
AST: Gus Gauntlett (FC2), Michael Springer (WHG) 12
STL: S. Counts (MWW), K. Merrick (MWW), C. Thomas (MWW) 4
BLK: Oz Omokaro (DYN), Eric Wenig (GMM) 2

TDL Fall 2016 Week 4 & 5 Player Awards

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) SCOTT WEISFELD (TEAM SIX)

18 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists

Runner-up: (F) Askia Davis (GMM) 16 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 3 bpg (in 2 games)

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) KYLE CLARK (WE HAD GAME)

8 rebounds, 5 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Askia Davis (GMM) 11.5 rpg, 3 bpg (in 2 games)

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ASKIA DAVIS (GUARD ME MAYBE)

16 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 3 bpg (in 2 games)

Runner-up: (F) Joe Geoghegan (BOO) 10 points, 15 rebounds, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) TYSON HARTNETT (FC 21 PEACE & LOVE)

18 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Runner-up: (C) Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

Askia Davis (GMM) 21-16-1-1-2
Landon Glover (GMM) 14-3-4-1-1
Jason Graffam (WHG) 9-8-4-1-1
Ryan Mulligan (BOO) 2-3-2-1-1
Oz Omokaro (DYN) 20-9-4-1-2
Brett Swanson (SIX) 8-1-3-2-1
Brett Swanson (SIX) 15-7-5-2-1
Josh Puritz (BOO) 9-3-1-2-1
Chaz Thomas (MWW) 18-4-2-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Askia Davis (GMM) 21, Oz Omokaro (DYN) 20 
3FG: Morgan Blakely (FC2) 4, [4 players] 3
REB: Askia Davis (GMM) 16, Joe Geoghegan (BOO) 15
AST: Gus Gauntlett (FC2) 9, Michael Springer (WHG) 8
STL: [6 players] 3, [5 players] 2
BLK: Kyle Clark (WHG) 5, Askia Davis (GMM) 4

TDL Fall 2016 Week 3 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(F) TYSON HARNETT (FC 21 PEACE & LOVE)

34 points, 6 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Marcus Brown (SIX) 25 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) CHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)

15 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) JACK DELIGHTER (BOOMTOWN)

22 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 18 points, 15 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) TYSON HARNETT (FC 21 PEACE & LOVE)

34 points, 6 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Jason Graffam (WHG) 25 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Nick Annacone (MWW) 15-4-2-4-3
Austin Brown (FC2) 4-8-1-2-2
Marcus Brown (SIX) 25-11-1-1-1
Jack Delighter (BOO) 22-14-2-1-1
Will Haile (DYN) 6-6-3-3-1
Nate Jones (BOO) 28-12-4-2-1
J. Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 4-8-1-1-1
Sal Nasser (DYN) 8-6-2-1-3
Josh Puritz (BOO) 9-3-1-2-1
Chaz Thomas (MWW) 18-4-2-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tyson Hartnett (FC2) 34, Nate Jones (BOO) 28
3FG: T. Harnett (FC2) 6, M. Brown (SIX), B. Swanson (SIX) 5
REB: Chaz Thomas (MWW) 15, Jack Delighter (BOO) 14
AST: Gus Gauntlett (FC2) 12, Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 11
STL: Chaz Thomas (MWW) 6, Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 5
BLK: N. Annacone (MWW), S. Nasser (DYN), C. Thomas (MMW) 3

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

25 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (HON) 13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 6 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (HONEY BADGERS)

4 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 6 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SHERWIN SALAR (HONEY BADGERS)

10 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Runner-up: (F) James Reingruber (PWC) 13 rebounds, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) DAIN SCHEIBEL (PWC IIII)

20 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

Runner-up: (F) Dave Albright (PWC) 15 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 9-6-4-5-2
Martin Brusewitz (70S) 24-9-1-2-1
Will Haile (DYN) 25-10-1-3-1
Zach Moretti (HON) 18-14-2-1-2
Sherwin Salar (HON) 10-15-8-2-1
Paul Trotta (PWC) 2-8-3-1-1
Alex Tsay (HON) 13-4-4-6-1
Damir Veljaca (70S) 3-4-3-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Will Haile (DYN) 25, Martin Brusewitz (70S) 24
3FG: David Farnham (DYN) 5, Ori Damari (70S) 4
REB: Dave Albright (PWC) 16, Sherwin Salar (HON) 15
AST: R. Hsieh (DYN), S. Salar (HON) 8, O. Damari (70S) 7
STL: Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 5, Will Haile (DYN) 3 
BLK: Saleem Ahmed (DYN) 2, Zach Moretti (DYN) 2

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

21 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Bada Hong (NGC) 15 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

21 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Kasime Cole (JLA) 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

21 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Andre Lowden (NYE) 13 points, 14 rebounds, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

21 points, 22 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Brian Law (GMM) 6 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals 

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (NGC) 3-10-3-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 21, Justin Rodriguez (JLA) 17
3FG: Tarun Jaggi (DPY) 4, Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 3
REB: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 22, Andre Lowden (NYE) 14
AST: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 7, Justin Rodriguez (JLA) 6
STL: Bada Hong (NGC) 3, Daniel Kim (NYE) 3
BLK: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 4, Kasime Cole (JLA) 3

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) STEVE SHIN (NY DYNASTY)

23 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals

Runner-up: (F) Louis Konig (UBC) 9 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) DANIUS GIEDRAITIS (LEGO)

13 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (F) Chris Seerveld (DYN) 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) KAVIN ZHAO (NYCAC KINGS)

10 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (C) Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) KAVIN ZHAO (NYCAC KINGS)

10 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks

Runner-up: (G) Craig Shelley (UBC) 5 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 1-13-4-2-2
Rafael Martinez (DYN) 8-7-1-1-1
Chris Seerveld (DYN) 9-9-6-2-2
Kavin Zhao (NYK) 10-10-3-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Steve Shin (DYN) 23, Jeffrey Chen (LEG) 16
3FG: Louis Konig (UBC), David Weiss (UBC) 3
REB: Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 13, Lijo Kochupaul (DYN) 11
AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 7, Chris Seerveld (DYN) 6
STL: Zhi Li (NYK) 5, Steve Shin (DYN) 4
BLK: D. Giedraitis (LEG), C. Seerveld (DYN), K. Zhao (NYK) 2