Tag: Premier Division

TDL Fall 2016 Semi-Weekly Power Rankings

PREMIER DIVISION

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (N/A)
MWW		 2-0 Metta World War somehow didn’t win the championship last season, so they’re back with a vengeance. In Week 2, they tried out a couple of new pieces (G) Dominique Jones and (F) Claude Blue. If they stay on the roster, this team may not lose a game this season.
2 (N/A) SIX 1-0 Lest you forget that Team Six are the defending champions, and they did it with key players missing in the title game. (G) James Hudson is gone, but rumor has it that perennial All-TDL First Teamer (G) Zack Simmons will be returning to take his place.
3 (N/A) DYN 1-0 The NY Dynasty were one win away from their 4th franchise title last season, but if everyone else is upgrading, they should too. 6-7 (C) Reid Wittman is back, with new add (F) Arjun Ohri. If (G) Daniel Guest stays on the roster, they could be on their way back to the title game.
4 (N/A) GMM 1-1 Guard Me Maybe always thrown together a lot of talent on the roster, the trick has always been getting the team to mesh in time for the post season. When it does, they can get to the chip. (G) Landon Glover will lead the way, but they could use another shooter. 
5 (N/A) FC2 0-2 FC 21 Peace & Love has had the unfortunate luck of being scheduled against two of Premier’s top teams to start the season. They haven’t looked bad, but defense has been an issue. They’ve given up 75 ppg in their first two losses. Something must change on that end of the floor. 
6 (N/A) WHG 0-1 Still too early to tell with We Had Game, they have some solid pieces on the board already, but we have yet to see their full roster. Rookie (F) Jason Graffam is a fluid scorer and (G) Michael Springer can create his own shot as well as anyone in Premier. That’s a good start.
7 (N/A) BOO 0-1 Boomtown has a revamped roster with some solid new pieces that fit in well to their defensive-minded, workhorse style of play. The question is whether or not they have enough firepower. As it stands now, (F) Nate Jones will have to post some big nights for BOO to thrive.

TDL Fall 2016 Week 2 Player Awards

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) GARRETT JAMES (NY DYNASTY)

38 points, 6 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Dominique Jones (MWW) 19 points, 12 assists, 6 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) OZ OMOKARO (NY DYNASTY)

7 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Dominique Jones (MWW) 2 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) KWA BRENYA (METTA WORLD WAR)

17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Kareem Merrick (MWW) 10 rebounds, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) DOMINIQUE JONES (METTA WORLD WAR)

19 points, 12 assists, 6 steals
Runner-up: (G) Daniel Guest (DYN) 26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Pat Armstrong (DYN) 8-8-3-3-1
Kwa Brenya (MWW) 17-11-4-1-2
Jason Crowell (GMM) 9-4-2-2-1
Will Haile (DYN) 4-9-3-1-2
Seamus McKiernan (FC2) 19-5-1-2-1
Varun Manocha (FC2) 13-9-6-1-2
JuJu Mansour (FC2) 6-5-8-1-1
Chaz Thomas (MWW) 18-4-2-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Garrett James (DYN) 38, Landon Glover (GMM) 27
3FG: Garrett James (DYN) 6, Landon Glover (GMM) 4
REB: K. Brenya (MWW), S. McKiernan (FC2) 11, D. Guest (DYN) 10
AST: Dominique Jones (MWW) 12, JuJu Mansour (FC2) 8
STL: Dominique Jones (MWW) 6, Claude Blue (MWW) 4
BLK: Oz Omokaro (DYN) 4, [4 players] 2

TDL Fall 2016 Week 1 Player Awards

1ST DIVISION (SUN)

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) CHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)

23 points, 3 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Askia Davis (GMM) 21 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) CHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)

3 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Gus Gauntlett (FC2) 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) MICHAEL SPRINGER (WE HAD GAME)

19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (G) Gus Gauntlett (FC2) 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JASON GRAFFAM (WE HAD GAME)

26 points, 4 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (F) Daniel Butler (GMM) 15 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

Daniel Butler (GMM) 15-11-3-1-1
Askia Davis (GMM) 21-8-2-1-2
Seamus McKiernan (FC2) 19-5-1-2-1
Kareem Merrick (MWW) 4-3-1-2-1
Chaz Thomas (MWW) 23-3-1-5-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jason Graffam (WHG) 26, Chaz Thomas (MWW) 23
3FG: Will Chu (GMM) 6, Jason Graffam (WHG) 4
REB: Jeremy Kaplam (WHG) 12, Nick Annacone (MWW) 11
AST: G. Gauntlett (FC2), M. Springer (WHG) 5, S. McCleod (MWW) 4
STL: Chaz Thomas (MWW) 5, [2 players] 4
BLK: A. Davis (GMM), V. Manocha (FC2), C. Thomas (MWW) 2

TDL Summer 2016 End-of-Season Awards

Position: PG
Seasons: 3

PREMIER DIVISION MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

SHAMEL ARASMO (METTA WORLD WAR)

Statistics: 22.1 ppg, 43% FGs, 5.6 rpg, 4.4 apg, 2.4 spg

Season Notes: Make it two in a row for Arasmo, but this one isn’t quite as fulfilling as the spring season. Metta World War didn’t win the chip, but the loss was also a testament to how important he is to the team. He didn’t play in it. MWW missed Arasmo’s league-high 22.1 ppg, his ability to get to the rim, and penchant for hitting big shots in crunch time.
 Runner-up: (F/C) Young Song (SPA) 18.3 ppg, 59% FGs, 9.7 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.2 spg

Position: PF
Seasons: 6

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

KAREEM MERRICK (METTA WORLD WAR)

Statistics: 8 rpg, 1.7 spg, 2 bpg, 2.9 fpg

Season Notes: No player could effectively guard positions 1 through 5 like Merrick, and he did so night in, night out. At this point in his basketball life, he’s dedicated himself to one side of the basketball, but nobody played that side better than Merrick this season.
 Runner-up: (G/F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 8 rpg, 2.7 spg, 1.2 bpg, 2 fpg

Position: PF
Seasons: 3

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

YOUNG SONG (NYK SPARTANS)

Statistics: 18.3 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.2 spg

Season Notes: What Song brings in skills and talent is not obvious to the casual observer. He has what you call a “knack,” or a “nose for the ball.” Song always seems to find himself in the right place at the right time, and he has a better touch around the rim than maybe anyone we’ve ever seen.
 Runner-up: (C) Sonny Tudeme (BKA) 5.3 ppg, 13.9 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.4 bpg

Position: SF
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

NICK ANNACONE (METTA WORLD WAR)

Statistics: 15.5 ppg, 45% FGs, 6.7 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1 bpg

Season Notes: Annacone lit teams from every spot on the court by mid-season, making MWW seem impossible to guard. Nobody was more electric this summer than when he found the zone. Degree of difficulty wasn’t in the vocab. Just as important, he was a sneaky good defender.
 Runner-up: (G) Ryan Kennedy (ASN) 18.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.9 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 22.1 ppg, 43% FGs, 5.6 rpg, 4.4 apg, 2.4 spg
(G) Landon Glover (DYN) 16.3 ppg, 41% FGs, 8.1 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2 spg
(F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 13.3 ppg, 41% FGs, 8 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.7 spg
(F) Stefan Perunicic (TIM) 21.2 ppg, 44% FGs, 4.2 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.3 spg 
(C) Young Song (SPA) 18.3 ppg, 59% FGs, 9.7 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.2 spg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Courteney Tabron (BLH) 21.3 ppg, 45% FGs, 3.7 rpg, 1.4 apg, 2.6 spg
(G) James Hudson (SIX) 14.6 ppg, 42% FGs, 2.9 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.1 spg
(F) Nick Annacone (MWW) 15.5 ppg, 45% FGs, 6.7 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1 bpg
(F) George O’Garro (DYN) 14 ppg, 41% FGs, 7.7 rpg, 1 spg, 1.3 bpg
(C) Askia Davis (SPA) 14.6 ppg, 49% FGs, 8.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 2 bpg

All-Dynasty Honorable Mention

(G) Ryan Kennedy (ASN) 18.1 ppg, 41% FGs, 3.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.9 spg
(G) Honey Tufail (BKA) 19.9 ppg, 37% FGs, 5.3 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.1 spg
(F) Parker McClelland (SIX) 10.2 ppg, 39% FGs, 6.2 rpg, 1.8 apg
(F) Perun Kovacevic (TIM) 10.7 ppg, 38% FGs, 9.3 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.7 bpg
(C) Sonny Tudeme (BKA) 5.3 ppg, 35% FGs, 13.9 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.4 bpg 

All-Defensive Team

(G) Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 1 rpg, 3.2 spg, 0.4 bpg, 1.4 fpg
(G) Landon Glover (DYN) 8.1 rpg, 2 spg, 1 bpg, 1.7 fpg
(F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 8 rpg, 2.7 spg, 1.2 bpg, 2 fpg
(F) Kareem Merrick (MWW) 8 rpg, 1.7 spg, 2 bpg, 2.9 fpg
(C) George O’Garro (DYN) 7.7 rpg, 1 spg, 1.3 bpg, 3.3 fpg

Honorable Mention: Shamel Arasmo (MWW), Askia Davis (SPA), Will Haile (DYN), Jin Hong (SPA)

All-Hustle Team

(G) Landon Glover (DYN) 16.3 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2 spg
(G) Will Haile (DYN) 12.2 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 2.3 spg, 0.8 bpg
(F) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 13.3 ppg, 8 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.7 spg
(F) Young Song (SPA) 18.3 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.2 spg
(C) Sonny Tudeme (BKA) 5.3 ppg, 13.9 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.4 bpg

Honorable Mention: Cedric Baptiste (BKA), Sam Marshall (SIX), Kareem Merrick (MWW)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Ryan Kennedy (ASN) 18.1 ppg, 41% FGs, 3.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.9 spg
(G) James Hudson (SIX) 14.6 ppg, 42% FGs, 2.9 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.1 spg
(F) Nick Annacone (MWW) 15.5 ppg, 45% FGs, 6.7 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1 bpg
(F) Jimmy Noel (BLH) 13 ppg, 42% FGs, 6.7 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1.3 spg
(C) Sonny Tudeme (BKA) 5.3 ppg, 35% FGs, 13.9 rpg, 1.4 spg, 1.4 bpg

Honorable Mention: Marcus Brown (SIX), Scott Weisfeld (SIX)

TDL Summer 2016 Playoff Preview – Semifinals

(1) METTA WORLD WAR vs (4) NY DYNASTY

Semifinals – Wednesday (9/7) 8:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Defending champs, Metta World War, were untouchable this season until they got too comfortable in a Week 7 loss to ASN (when only 4 players showed). It’s probably just what they needed to get focused for this title run. MWW is yet again the unquestioned front-runner.
MWW
6-1

72-65
DYN
4-4		 The NY Dynasty haven’t been a notable team this summer, but after an impressive, dominating win over SPA, they should put up a better effort than the regular season rout MWW put on them. The defensive personnel is better now, and the offense finally seems to be clicking.
Key Player: Shamel Arasmo

Arasmo’s speed & aggressiveness is the catalyst to MWW’s offense. His teammates feed off it. But he can get himself into trouble sometimes, too, with a bit of tunnel vision. Finding balance is the key.

X-Factor: Nick Annacone

If he gets hot from three, there’s little you can do to stop Anncone. His high, quick release (and range) are almost unguardable. When he’s making shots, the MWW offense feels unstoppable.

 Pos: G
22.1 ppg
5.6 rpg
4.4 apg


Pos: F
15.5 ppg
6.7 rpg
1 bpg
Pos: G
22 ppg
5 rpg
3 spg

Pos: F
15 ppg
13 rpg
2 bpg

 Key Player: Landon Glover

The veteran has gradually assumed the role of DYN’s #1 option and it’s been a pretty good fit. The offense can still get stagnant with no real 3-pt threats, but Glover is strong enough 1-on-1 to create opps.

X-Factor: Oz Omokaro

When Omokaro is healthy, he covers as much ground on D as anyone. His physicality is a great complement to O’Garro’s length on the defensive back line. And when he’s scoring, too, it’s a huge bonus.

(2) TEAM SIX vs (6) BK ALL DAY

Semifinals – Thursday (9/8) 8:30pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
The only team to give MWW a real challenge, Team Six has been on a several seasons-long quest for their first TDL championship. This is as deep and loaded a roster as ever. The backcourt adds give SIX great depth, but (F) Marcus Brown has also been big for the front court.
SIX
6-1

71-67
BKA
3-5		 It wasn’t the most convincing rout to the semifinals, but here stands BK All Day one win away from returning to the title game, where they’ve been twice before (winning once). It’s a veteran unit, with Premier’s top rebounder, and a deadly shooter. All they have to do is get hot.
Key Player: James Hudson

Hudson started the season strong but has cooled off from three lately. He has the speed and athleticism to get virtually any shot he wants, so if he gets hot, he’ll be a big option on a very deep team.

X-Factor: Scott Weisfeld

Weisfeld has been the heart & soul of the team all season. As adept at finding teammates as he is at making shots. But his best ability is his relentless D. When he’s keyed in, this is a very tough team.

 Pos: G
14.6 ppg
2.9 rpg
2.7 apg


Pos: G
9.4 ppg
6 apg
3.2 spg
Pos: G
15 ppg
3 apg
3 spg

Pos: G/F
18 ppg
7 rpg
5 apg

 Key Player: Rommel Dolar

The numbers haven’t been off the charts, but Dolar is the catalyst for this offense. He is relentless, and plays with fire. And when his legs are feeling good, he creates easy buckets for the whole team.

X-Factor: Anthony Fonseca

Fonseca has been nursing injuries but he finally looked like his old self in Rd 1 going for 18 pts on 6 3FGs. At his best, Fonseca is actually more like a #1 option, particularly when it comes to playoff time.

TDL Summer 2016 Playoff Preview – First Round

(4) NY DYNASTY vs (5) NYK SPARTANS

First Round – Wednesday (8/31) 8pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
The roster has been short all season, and they’ve just barely scraped into the post-season, but the NY Dynasty is a team with championship pedigree. If they get hot, they can go all the way. But they’ll have to get more consistent 3-pt shooting. DYN shot just 27% this season, a franchise worst. But what they do have going for them is length and versatility on D. When they force TOs, they get easy points. And they need as many of those as they can get.
DYN
3-4

61-60
SPA
3-4		 NYK Spartans started the season strong as they needed to do, but expectedly hit some trouble when facing the higher tier teams in the league. But they made it to the post season, even scrapping last game. SPA has the league’s best front line with (F) Young Song, (F) Askia Davis and (C) Jin Hong, but it leaves them without a true SF. What SPA really lacks is a go-to slasher who can finish, especially with DYN’s length on D. 
Key Player: Landon Glover

Glover contributes all across the board for DYN, but he’s often asked to do so much, he tires late in games. Or coasts for some stretches. Still, he gives DYN two one-on-one threats with (G) Garrett James. And at this level, sometimes that’s enough.
Pos: G
16.3 ppg
8.1 rpg
2.9 apg
 Pos: F
18.3 ppg
9.7 rpg
3.2 apg
 Key Player: Young Song

They call him the silent killer, we call him “The Quiet Storm.” Song can be completely dominant in a game, and you won’t even notice him. He just keeps coming at you with a tireless motor, and an uncanny knack for finishing around the rim.

(3) TIM NUBINA vs (6) BK ALL DAY

First Round – Wednesday (8/31) 9pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Tim Nubina has the pieces they need to contend. They have great size, though they tend to spend more time outside the paint, and they have solid guard play. The issue this season has been a consistent effort on defense. They don’t have great speed or length as a defensive unit, but if they put their minds to it, they should dominate the boards. TIM
5-2

65-62
BKA
2-5		 BK All Day reaches the playoffs on a technicality, ASN is disqualified from the post-season. This is a veteran team with good size and 3-pt shooting, but for whatever reason, it just wasn’t working this season. Which isn’t to say they can’t turn it around right now. If (G) Honey Tufail and (G) Rommel Dolar get hot from the perimeter, anything is possible.
Key Player: S. Perunicic

At his best, Perunicic is a deadly shooter with nearly unlimited range, but he has a tendency to go off the rails when things don’t go his way. If he stays focused, and stays away from the refs, he can dominate. One hot stretch of games could mean a title run.

 Pos: G
21.2 ppg
4.2 rpg
0.8 apg		 Pos: G
16 ppg
9.7 rpg
0.7 bpg
 Key Player: Rommel Dolar

BKA’s entire offense runs through the veteran Dolar. He’s lost a step to be sure, but he’s still among the league’s quickest guards. The key will be balancing his own looks with those of his teammates. He needs to get his teammates involved, but he can also be a dangerous scorer.

TDL Summer 2016 Week 7 Player Awards

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) ROMMEL DOLAR (BK ALL DAY)

32 points, 6 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
 Runner-up: (F) Chima Ekekeugbor (ASN) 26 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) KAREEM MERRICK (METTA WORLD WAR)

8 rebounds, 4 blocks
 Runner-up: (F) Anthony Fonseca (BKA) 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ANTHONY FONSECA (BK ALL DAY)

13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
 Runner-up: (G) Thomas Cui (ASN) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) CHIMA EKEKEUGBOR (ASPHALT NINJAS 2.0)

26 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
 Runner-up: (F) Nick Annacone (MWW) 25 points, 5 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

(F) Will Haile (DYN) 8-5-6-2-1
(F) Perun Kovacevic (TIM) 13-10-5-2-1
(G) Thomas Cui (ASN) 16-2-4-1-2
(F) Anthony Fonseca (BKA) 2-13-6-3-2
(G) Peter Stanojevic (TIM) 2-2-3-1-1
(C) Sonny Tudeme (BKA) 1-12-2-1-1
(F) Milos Trivic (TIM) 12-6-2-1-1
(C) Josh Wohl (SIX) 6-7-3-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Rommel Dolar (BKA) 32, Chima Ekekeugbor (ASN) 26

3FG: Rommel Dolar (BKA) 6, [3 players] 5

REB: Anthony Fonseca (BKA) 13, Sonny Tudeme (BKA) 12

AST: Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 9, Tom Cui (ASN) 8

STL: Courteney Tabron (BLH) 5, Landon Glover (DYN), Scott Weisfeld (SIX) 4

BLK: Kareem Merrick (MWW) 4, [3 players] 2

TDL Summer 2016 Week 6 Player Awards

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) LANDON GLOVER (NY DYNASTY)

26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
 Runner-up: (F) Jin Hong (SPA) 36 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) JIN HONG (NYK SPARTANS)

3 rebounds, 2 steals, 6 blocks
 Runner-up: (G) Will Haile (DYN) 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

14 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks
 Runner-up: (F) Cedric Baptiste (BKA) 12 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) RYAN KENNEDY (ASPHALT NINJAS 2.0)

28 points, 4 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
 Runner-up: (F) Nick Annacone (MWW) 24 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks

The High-5 Club

(G) Andrew Ahn (SPA) 4-8-2-1-1
(F) Nick Annacone (MWW) 24-8-2-1-2
(G) Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 17-10-6-2-1
(F) Cedric Baptiste (BKA) 8-12-2-2-2
(F) Marcus Brown (SAL) 12-8-2-2-1
(F) Seleik Crowder (BLH) 4-2-5-2-1
(G) Thomas Cui (ASN) 16-2-4-1-2
(F) Askia Davis (SPA) 13-10-1-1-2
(G) Landon Glover (DYN) 26-10-2-3-1
(G) Will Haile (DYN) 14-10-1-4-2
(C) Jin Hong (SPA) 10-3-4-2-6
(G) Garrett James (DYN) 22-7-1-5-1
(F) Talla Ndinye (ASN) 6-10-1-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Young Song (SPA) 36, Ryan Kennedy (ASN) 28

3FG: Nick Annacone (MWW), Ryan Kennedy (ASN) 4, Tom Cui (ASN) 3

REB: Sam Marshall (SAL) 13, Cedric Baptiste (BKA), Sonny T. (BKA) 12

AST: Ian Yu (SPA) 8, Shamel Arasmo (MWW), Chaz Thomas (MWW) 6

STL: Sam Deadwyler (ASN), Garrett James (DYN) 5, Will Haile (DYN), Tashon Marte (ASN) 4

BLK: Jin Hong (SPA) 6, Perun Kovacevic (TIM) 3

TDL Summer 2016 Week 6 Power Rankings

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
MWW		 5-0 This should be no surprise. Other than a closely-contested game with SAL, Metta World War has been freight train, plowing through the comp on their way to a 3rd title defense. And to make matters worse, rookie (F) Nick Annacone got his shot going to the tune of 26 points on 7 3FGs in Week 4. (G) Steven Counts also made an appearance in Wk 5.
2 (=) SAL 3-1 Sal Team 6 looks like they’re on cruise control as well, they might not get another test until they see MWW again in the playoffs. This is a very deep roster with added quickness and athleticism  in (G) Scott Weisfeld and (G) James Hudson. No team other than MWW stands out as a worthy opponent right now.
3 (+1) TIM
 4-1 What a difference  a season makes for Tim Nubina. With (G) Morgan Blakely and (G) Gus Gauntlett at the helm, shooters (G) Stefan Perunicic and (G) Duke Stanojevic have been lights out. They still have lapses on the defensive end, but with their size and physicality in the paint, this team will be a tough out in the post-season grind.
4 (-1) SPA 3-1 The NYK Spartans finally faced a Top 3 opponent in Week 5 and they put up a good fight. (F) Young Song has been solid all season and SPA’s 3-pt shooting has held up so far–it was a huge weakness last season. The rest of SPA’s schedule is all Top 5 teams now, so the home stretch will be the true test of how much they have improved.
5 (=) DYN 2-3 At this point, the NY Dynasty are scrambling to just make the playoffs where they hope to get hot. The roster has been thin and inconsistent, but a bright spot is new add (G) Landon Glover‘s break out game in Week 5, his league-best 30 pts helped secure DYN an OT win. Just as important, they need (G) Garrett James to break his shooting slump.
6 (=) BKA 1-3 BK All Day needs to pick up a couple of quality wins to secure a playoff spot, especially the season finale vs. ASN. If they can do that, this deep veteran roster with a solid interior presence can make some noise in the playoffs. Especially if they can get former MVP (G) Anthony Fonseca going again after a layoff due to injury.
7 (=) ASN 0-4 Struggling with the same roster issues as DYN, Asphalt Ninjas 2.0 just hasn’t had an consistency other than (G) Ryan Kennedy and (G) Thomas Cui. Rangy (F) Granville Gittens has been a solid contributor when available but rebounding continues to be ASN’s biggest weakness. And they have little to no offensive presence in the paint.
8 (=) BLH 0-5 Short-handed Bronx-Lebanon HC has put up some good fights this season, but it just hasn’t fallen their way. If they can beat ASN and SAL, they can hope for losses from BKA and ASN to give them a chance at the playoffs. As it is, (G) Courteney Tabron has been a big time scorer all season, (C) Matt Killen solid also, the depth just hasn’t been there.