Tag: Spring 2017

TDL Spring 2017 Week 8 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(F) MICHAEL REDING (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

25 points, 7 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Hamzah Shabazz (TRP) 20 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) HAMZAH SHABAZZ (TRAPAHOLICS)

15 rebounds, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Kevin Riley (TOP) 12 rebounds, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) HAMZAH SHABAZZ (TRAPAHOLICS)

20 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Jeff Rose (RAR) 2 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) HAMZAH SHABAZZ (TRAPAHOLICS)

20 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Keith Malanga (TRP) 16 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Keith Malanga (TRP) 16-9-2-1-1
Mitch Moxley (RAR) 16-5-2-1-1
Tyrone Ray (TRP) 2-3-3-1-1
Jeff Rose (RAR) 2-9-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Anthony Williams (RAR) 33, Michael Reding (NFZ) 25
3FG: Michael Reding (NFZ) 7, [2 players] 5
REB: Hamzah Shabazz (TRP) 15, Kevin Riley (TOP) 12
AST: Ren Hsieh, Emmett Van Slyke (NFZ) 7
STL: [4 players] 2, [10 players] 1
BLK: Kevin Riley (TOP), Hamzah Shabazz (TRP) 3

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(G) WILL CHU (TAP NY)

35 points, 9 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Sam Lu (ROV) 28 points, 6 3FGs, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) MAX CHOI (SUPREME TEAM)

11 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Nikko Cancio (ROV) 14 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) NIKKO CANCIO (RICE IN OUR VEINS)

6 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (F) Marvin Chu (NFZ) 13 points, 16 rebounds, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) J.C. PEREZ (TTO)

16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) Frankie Maldonado (TTO) 15 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Max Choi (SUP) 8-11-2-1-4
Chris Florentino (TTO) 14-8-1-1-1
Charles Korschun (TEA) 8-1-1-1-1
Jordan Kravitz (TEA) 6-14-4-1-1
Marc Lashly (JPU) 7-11-4-1-1
Sam Lu (ROV) 28-12-2-1-1
Michael Meng (WOL) 12-2-1-1-1
Bryan Rahija (TEA) 8-12-1-1-2
Dale White (NFZ) 6-10-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Will Chu (TAP) 35, Evan Leong (NFZ), Sam Lu (ROV) 28
3FG: Will Chu (TAP) 9, Evan Leong (NFZ) 8
REB: Marvin Chu (NFZ) 16, [2 players] 14
AST: Nikko Cancio (ROV) 11, Frankie Maldonado (TTO) 8
STL: Nikko Cancio (ROV), J.C. Perez (TTO), Evan Tsevdos (GOA) 5
BLK: Max Choi (SUP) 4, Joseph Choi (SUP) 3

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(G) KOJI ACHIAMPONG (LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS)

8 points, 26 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Marvin Chu (NFZ) 18 points, 4 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) KOJI ACHIAMPONG (LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS)

8 points, 26 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Marvin Chu (NFZ) 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) KOJI ACHIAMPONG (LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS)

8 points, 26 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Rashawn Providence (NFZ) 8 points, 19 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) KOJI ACHIAMPONG (LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS)

8 points, 26 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Rob Rodkey (LAR) 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The High-5 Club

K. Achiampong (LAR) 8-26-10-4-1
Marvin Chu (NFZ) 18-10-4-2-3
Neil Dumadag (STR) 14-13-1-2-1
Jason Lai (CRU) 6-5-5-1-1
Rob Rodkey (LAR) 16-6-4-2-3
Chris Seerveld (BSH) 12-7-1-1-1
Ben Wang (LAR) 11-9-3-2-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Marvin Chu (NFZ) 18, Rob Rodkey (LAR) 16
3FG: Marvin Chu (NFZ), Chris Seerveld (BSH) 4
REB: Koji Achiampong (LAR) 26, Rashawn Providence (NFZ) 19
AST: Koji Achiampong (LAR) 10, Jason Lai (CRU) 5
STL: Eddie Tsao (LAR) 5, [2 players] 4
BLK: Marvin Chu (NFZ), Rob Rodkey (LAR) 3

TDL Spring 2017 Week 10 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) SHAMEL ARASMO (METTA WORLD WAR)

26 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Zack Simmons (WHG) 25 points, 5 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JOSH WOHL (TEAM SIX)

8 rebounds, 2 steal, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 4 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) JEREMY KAPLAN-LYMAN (WE HAD GAME)

3 points, 17 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (C) Max Shillalies (SIX) 9 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

N/A

 
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Landon Glover (DYN) 12-11-6-1-1
Max Shillalies (SIX) 9-12-1-1-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 26, Zack Simmons (WHG) 25
3FG: Zack Simmons (WHG) 5, [2 players] 4
REB: Jeremy Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 17, Max Shillalies (SIX) 12
AST: Dan DiVietri (SIX), Landon Glover (DYN) 6
STL: Shamel Arasmo (MWW), Parker McClelland (SIX) 4
BLK: Josh Wohl (SIX) 4, Max Shillalies (SIX) 3

 1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) PHIL THOMAS (OPTION A)

31 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Julian Choi (GA7) 22 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) ALLEN GRANOWSKI (OPTION A)

10 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Haris Ahmed (OPA) 9 rebounds, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) MAXWELL RUFFIN (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

12 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Phil Thomas (OPA) 31 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JULIAN CHOI (GAME 7)

22 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (C) Anthony Chikua (GA7) 10 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist

The High-5 Club

William Berry (YOL) 2-1-2-2-1
Allen Granowski (OPA) 10-10-2-1-2
Xavier Melendez (JLA) 7-4-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Phil Thomas (OPA) 31, Mark Promax (YOL) 24
3FG: Phil Thomas (OPA) 4, Gabriel Asencio (JLA) 3
REB: [3 players] 13, [2 players] 10
AST: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 6, Phil Thomas (OPA) 4
STL: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 3, [3 players] 2
BLK: Haris Ahmed (OPA) 3, Allen Granowski (OPA) 2

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

15 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) David Chu (NGC) 19 points, 5 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 5 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

16 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Emery Clark (DPY) 4 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JUSTIN HNATOW (SPACE JAM)

3 points, 19 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Runner-up: (C) Victor Chia (NGC) 15 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

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

15 points, 3 3FGs, 1 rebound, 2 assist
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Brandon Bailey (DPY) 10-1-3-1-2
Victor Chia (NGC) 15-16-3-3-3
Brent Clayton (JAM) 8-11-3-2-1
Jay McFarlane (DPY) 9-7-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (NGC) 19, J.L. Novosad (JAM) 18
3FG: David Chu (NGC) 5, J.L. Novosad (JAM) 4
REB: Justin Hnatow (JAM) 19, Victor Chia (NGC) 16
AST: [3 players] 5, [7 players] 3
STL: Kali Pearson (DPY) 4, [2 players] 3
BLK: Victor Chia (NGC) 3, Brandon Bailey (DPY) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NY DYNASTY)

27 points, 6 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 17 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) JASON CHAN (TEAM BINY)

13 rebounds, 3 steals, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (F/C) Dan Tak (DYN) 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) JASON CHAN (TEAM BINY)

13 rebounds, 3 steals, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (F/C) Dan Tak (DYN) 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) WILL ZHOU (TEAM BINY)

11 points, 3 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (G) Teddy Oh (NGC) 9 points, 3 3FGs, 1 rebound, 5 steals

The High-5 Club

Jason Chan (BIN) 6-13-3-3-5

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (DYN) 27, Carson Yiu (BIN) 24
3FG: David Chu (DYN) 6, [4 players] 3
REB: Jason Chan (BIN) 13, Dan Tak (DYN) 12
AST: Leuis Ng (SPR) 7, James Choi (NGC) 5
STL: Teddy Oh (NGC) 5, Matt Auerbach (SPR) 4
BLK: Jason Chan (BIN) 5, [2 players] 2

TDL Spring 2017 Week 7 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(F) QUINN HOOD (TOP STARS)

25 points, 21 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Anthony Williams (RAR) 20 points, 6 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) KYLE JOSE (LACE O’ MY ASO)

7 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Ben Perkins (TOP) 9 rebounds, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) QUINN HOOD (TOP STARS) 

25 points, 21 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Wilson Wang (SKW) 9 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JAQUAN HOLLIDAY (TOP STARS)

18 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Quinn Hood (TOP) 25-21-5-1-1
Kyle Jose (LMA) 11-7-1-3-1
Wilson Wang (SKW) 9-10-2-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Quinn Hood (TOP) 25, Dave Wong (SKW) 21
3FG: Anthony Williams (RAR) 6, [5 players] 2
REB: Quinn Hood (TOP) 21, Terrell Wheeler (RAR) 12
AST: Chung Lee (LMA) 6, Quinn Hood (TOP) 5
STL: Kyle Jose (LMA) 3, [2 players] 2
BLK: Ben Perkins (TOP) 2, [3 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (BOMB SQUAD)

16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Steven Lee (NFZ) 18 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (BOMB SQUAD)

4 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Bryan Rahija (TEA) 15 points, 4 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) KEVIN WONG (NO FLY ZONE)

8 points, 23 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Bryan Rahija (TEA) 10 points, 15 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) FRANKIE MALDONADO (TTO)

16 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (C) David Crosse (GOA) 12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (FOB) 2-13-5-2-1
Marvin Chu (NFZ) 8-13-2-1-1
Alex Tsay (BOM) 16-4-2-6-1
Kevin Wong (NFZ) 8-23-2-1-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Ri (FOB) 19, Steve Lee (NFZ) 18
3FG: Greg Loeffert (SXP) 5, [3 players] 3
REB: Kevin Wong (NFZ) 23, Bryan Rahija (TEA) 15
AST: Frankie Maldonado (TTO), Sherwin Salar (BOM) 6
STL: Alex Tsay (BOM) 6, [3 players] 4 
BLK: Kevin Wong (NFZ) 3, 

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(G) JASON LAI (CRUSTACEANS)

29 points, 7 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Eddie Huang (NFZ) 20 points, 5 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DANNY FENG (CRUSTACEANS)

6 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Neil Dumadag (STR) 7 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

12 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals
Runner-up: (G) Duddley Julien (LIF) 10 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) STEVE CHONG (BALL SO HARD)

22 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Duddley Julien (LIF) 10 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks

The High-5 Club

Steve Chong (BSH) 22-8-1-3-1
Neil Dumadag (STR) 18-7-1-6-1
Danny Feng (CRU) 10-6-1-6-1
Danius Giedraitis (ISO) 10-14-2-3-1
Mark Hahn (SPR) 12-3-2-2-2
Jerry Ho (BSH) 7-5-1-1-1
Duddley Julien (LIF) 10-15-2-1-3
Satoru Mokonuma (CRU) 5-5-1-1-1
Anthony Ng (STR) 8-6-2-2-1
Gio Panlilio (POG) 16-7-2-1-1
Eddie Tsao (LAR) 14-8-5-3-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jason Lai (CRU) 29, [2 players] 23
3FG: Jason Lai (CRU) 7, [3 players] 5
REB: Duddley Julien (LIF) 15, [2 players] 14
AST: Miguel Melbourne (STR), Leuis Ng (SPR) 8 
STL: Neil Dumadag (STR) 6, Leuis Ng (SPR) 5
BLK: Duddley Julien (LIF), Eddie Tsao (LAR) 3 

TDL Spring 2017 Playoff Previews (1st Round)

(4) NY DYNASTY vs (5) NYK SPARTANS

Premier Division Playoffs (1st Rd) – Wednesday, June 14, 8pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
During the regular season, the NY DYNASTY came from behind to beat SPA, barely holding on in the final seconds. But they did not have (F) Michael Reding in the line up for that one, the team’s top scorer. The addition of (C) Ezra Hoover has been huge, bolstering their back line defense, and giving them an athleticism they lacked. 
DYN
4-3

63-61
SPA
3-4		 When (G) Josh Hyon joined the NYK SPARTANS, he brought new life to an aging back court. Now he is one of the Premier’s most exciting guards to watch. With his addition, (F) Young Song‘s numbers have declined, but the Spartans needed the additional scoring option for a more versatile attack. If they get hot, this team can win it all.
Key Player: Michael Reding

Reding has been hit or miss on WNs in the past, but this season he’s been red hot, making a career-best 6.3 3pg for 22 ppg. Contributing across the stat sheet, he’s been DYN’s best player this season.

 Pos: F
22 ppg
6.3 rpg
8 rpg
Pos: G
21.5 ppg
2.8 3pg
3.8 rpg		 Key Player: Josh Hyon

The rookie Hyon has a knock down mid-range jumper and is a nifty ball-handler, able to find his way to the hoop for easy buckets. He is an efficient scorer that will need the focus of the opposing D.

(3) METTA WORLD WAR vs (6) PEACE & LOVE

Premier Division Playoffs (1st Rd) – Wednesday, June 14, 9pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
METTA WORLD WAR‘s defense hasn’t been as airtight as in the past, but they still have the league’s top defensive player in veteran (F) Chaz Thomas. Offensively, they’ve been solid. Despite total team ppg being down, (G) Shamel Arasmo & (C) Stedford McCleod have steadily score 20+ ppg. And they have three other double-digit scorers who can break out any time. 
MWW
5-2

65-60
PNL
2-5		 PEACE & LOVE has a whopping five double-digit scorers led by (G) Morgan Blakely and (F) Seamus McKiernan. Defense has been the issue, giving up 67 ppg while scoring just 65 ppg. But they have kept most games relatively close with an efficient offense, and if they can pick up their defense late in this one, they might have a shot at upsetting the former champs.
Key Player: Shamel Arasmo

Arasmo has long been one of TDL’s best scorers. He doesn’t beat you with outright speed, he is crafty at getting to the rim and has unlimited range from behind the arc. If he’s shooting well from three, MWW is almost bulletproof.

 Pos: G
22.4 ppg
3.8 apg
1.8 spg
Pos: G
20 ppg
6.2 rpg
2.8 apg		 Key Player: Morgan Blakely

The veteran guard has been a work horse, consistently leading his team in scoring and hustle plays. Blakely is a big, physical guard who isn’t afraid of the dirty work. His team just needs to get over this hump and find a way to upset.

TDL Spring 2017 Playoff Previews (D2, D3)

(1) SPAGHETTI RAMEN vs (5) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE

D3 WN Playoffs (Semifinals) – Tuesday, June 13, 7pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Last season was the first in 4 seasons that SPAGHETTI RAMEN was not in the title game. This bona fide dynasty is looking to fix that blemish with a return trip this season. (G) Leuis Ng with yet another MVP-caliber season leads the way with (F) Matt Auerbach sitting shotgun. Ramen is very much the team to beat.
SPR
6-1

58-52
NGC
4-4		 NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE has one strength that may give them the advantage over SPR, and that’s (C) Victor Chia’s size. SPR has no real match-up but they do a good job of making opponents play their tempo. Gritty won’t thrive in an uptempo game, they need to slow down and let (G) James Choi orchestrate, but will SPR let them?
Key Player: Leuis Ng

When it’s all said and done, Ng may finish as TDL’s most decorated all-time player. Not only as he picked up numerous MVPs, he’s become one of the most clutch players in the league, across all divisions. This makes SPR very tough to beat.

 Pos: G
19.3 ppg
6.6 rpg
5.3 apg
Pos: G
14.2 ppg
4 apg
2.8 spg		 Key Player: Teddy Oh

If Gritty can get the same kind of output from Oh as they got in Game 1 (18 pts, 6 ast), then they may have a chance. Oh has been one D3’s most exciting rookies, so another break out game here, and we might have found a new NGC star. 

(2) TEAM BINY vs (3) NY DYNASTY

D3 WN Playoffs (Semifinals) – Tuesday, June 13, 8:15pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
TEAM BINY has tons of veteran talent, and they’ve all been here before. Their only goal is to win a championship. Rookie (G) Will Zhou has been a great spark plug off the bench, and his ability to attack the basket along with their established vets, could give DYN fits on the defensive end.
BIN
5-2

58-55
DYN
6-2		 Defending champs NY DYNASTY squeaked by a tough SNB, which exposed possible weaknesses in their offense. But with (G) Caleb Lui and (C) Dan Tak on D, this is one of the toughest teams to score on. This should be another ugly one, but both semifinal games are looking to be great match-ups.
Key Player: Eden Chuang

After playing mostly a defensive role as 6th man in last seasons’s DYN championship team, Chuang has returned to BIN with vintage play. He’s been one of the best players off the dribble this season and he’ll give DYN’s Lui all he can handle.

 Pos: G
13.8 ppg
5 rpg
2.8 spg
Pos: G
22.3 ppg
5.9 rpg
2.9 apg		 Key Player: David Chu

The veteran scorer’s 22.3 ppg was second in D3 this season. His ability to shoot the three and make FTs make him an efficient scorer, but even tougher is how relentlessly his team will try to get him the ball. The shots never stop coming.

(1) DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF vs (5) SKILLSHARE

D2 WN Playoffs (Semifinals) – Tuesday, June 13, 9:30pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF has come a long way, from last to first in just 4 seasons. Rookie (G) Emery Clark has given them the guard depth they needed to pair with (G) Kali Pearson. DPY always had plenty of forwards and size in the paint. Now they just have to keep the momentum going for a title run.
DPY
6-1

52-48
SKL
5-3		 SKILLSHARE should have been a contender all season, but absences from key players hurt in crucial games. Still, as they proved in their 1st rd win over HAR, they are tough to beat with a full roster. And that’s the catch here, SKL is expecting a number of missing players in this one. But they will no doubt bring everything they have for it.
Key Player: Tyler McFarlane

The versatile McFarlane has had a consistent season with solid #s. He is adept at getting in for offensive rebounds and getting out on the break. That’s where he can hurt you most, is finishing in the paint, and drawing fouls in the process.

 Pos: F
12.4 ppg
6.6 apg
1.6 spg
Pos: F
18 ppg
6.6 rpg
2.8 apg		 Key Player: Scott Sullivan

Sullivan came through with a big game (2o pts, 9 reb) just as expected in Rd I. And he’s gonna need to play even bigger against DPY’s massive front line. If SKL is going to be short handed, Sullivan will be carrying a very heavy load.

TDL Spring 2017 Playoff Previews (D2, D3 WN)

(4) TEAM HARDWOOD vs (5) SKILLSHARE

D2 WN Playoffs (1st Rd) – Thursday, June 8, 6:45pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
TEAM HARDWOOD had a strong start, but finished just 1-2 to end the season, losing to D2’s top two seeded teams. HAR is a big, physical team with a slashing scorer in (G) Justin Rigney, and a strong option in the paint with (F) Justin Drucker. They have plenty of solid pieces, the trick is just getting them all to work together.
HAR
4-3

51-50
SKL
4-3		 After one title, and some dominant seasons in D3, SKILLSHARE made the move up to D2. They have more than held their own. If not for a few key absences this season, they might have been a Top 2 seed. (G) Justin Blakney has been a solid add this season, giving them an extra scoring option despite some inconsistent shooting this season.
Key Player: Justin Rigney

A crafty ball-handler, Rigney is quick off the dribble and who finds ways of sneaking into the slimmest of creases. He is HAR’s best play-maker, and his ability to drive and create is integral to their offense.

 Pos: G
14.3 ppg
3.2 rpg
2.2 apg
Pos: F
18 ppg
6.6 rpg
2.8 apg		 Key Player: Scott Sullivan

Sullivan earned MVP honors in D3 last season, and he has carried that over to a solid D2 campaign. He is one of D2’s most versatile players, and is relentless attacking both on offense and on the glass. 

(4) YIELDMO vs (5) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE

D3 WN Playoffs (1st Rd) – Thursday, June 8, 7:45pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
YIELDMO has looked a little shaky at times, but at full strength, they have some solid pieces, that if clicking, could mean a title run. If (G) Derek Lu (18.3 ppg) wasn’t already enough on offense, they also have (F) Max Paynter, a versatile big who is as unstoppable as you’re going to see in D3. 
YIE
4-3

57-55
NGC
3-4		 NYC GRITTY has tons of veteran playoff experience. (G) James Choi was the best PG off the dribble in D3 this season, despite an inconsistent jumper. But if outside shooters are hitting, and if (C) Victor Chia is finishing in the paint, they have the defensive physicality on the other end to steal this one. 
Key Player: Max Paynter

Paynter is big, athletic, and tireless. And he has skills across the board. He should be first on the list of any kind of game-plan. The only thing is, there just may not be one that can stop him.

 Pos: F
24.5 ppg
10.3 rpg
2.8 spg
Pos: G
15.7 ppg
3.5 rpg
2.3 apg		 Key Player: Steven Chung

This has been one of Chung’s best seasons in a while. The veteran gunner has shot efficiently, and has moved the ball better. If he gets hot, his quick trigger opens up a lot of offense for NGC.

(3) UNCLE BOUGHT A COW vs (6) SPACE JAM

D2 WN Playoffs (1st Rd) – Thursday, June 8, 8:45pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
After opening the season with a loss, UNCLE BOUGHT A COW won four straight to claim their stake as a contender. Then they lost two in a row with their starting backcourt out of the lineup the last two weeks. At full strength, this team can win it all led by gritty defensive play.
UBC
4-3

56-50
JAM
3-4		 SPACE JAM finished without a win last season, but bounced back with a solid 3-4 finish to nab the last seed.  They shoot a lot of threes, and this season they’ve been making them. They also have a big front-line to help them get more attempts. If they get hot, they can upset any team.
Key Player: David Weiss

Weiss’ teammate (F) Ben Hoynes has put up MVP #s this season, but as UBC witnessed with their PG out of the lineup, they need him to win. Weiss is a feisty lead scorer who gets it all started with tough D first.

 Pos: G
18 ppg
4 apg
3.8 spg
Pos: F
18.6 ppg
7.6 rpg
2.9 apg		 Key Player: 

This has been one of the veteran Novosad’s best seasons. Into his 40s now, Novosad has shot a strong 38% from 3 this season on 9 3FGAs a game. If Novosad can spark his team offensively, JAM can win this.

(3) NY DYNASTY vs (6) SMASH N BOUNCE

D3 WN Playoffs (1st Rd) – Thursday, June 8, 9:45pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Defending champs NY DYNASTY have made big roster changes, but (G) David Chu is still where the offense is coming from. (G) Caleb Lui is just as capable a setup man as former (G) Ren Hsieh, and a far better defender. In fact, he and (F) Dan Tak might be the best in D3 at their position on D. DYN should still be the favorite to win it all.
DYN
5-2

55-51
SNB
3-4		 SMASH N BOUNCE is a defensive minded team that played DYN to a point 43-44 in their final reg season game. If they can muster that kind of defensive effort again, they can give themselves a chance. Their biggest weakness, however, is offense, with the team scoring just 46.9 ppg., second lowest in D3. They’ll need more than that to beat DYN.
Key Player: David Chu

Chu has long been a focal point of opposing defenses. A knock down 3-pt shooter with unlimited range, Chu will just keep coming at you on offense. Defenses simply can’t take any plays off.

 Pos: G
22.3 ppg
5.9 rpg
2.9 apg
Pos: G
9.9 ppg
5.6 rpg
2.3 spg		 Key Player: Andrew Tu

The veteran Tu is scored just under 10 ppg this season, which is a drop from his usual output, but his speed and active play on both sides of the ball will be key to sparking the SNB offense.

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

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(F) CHRIS YOUN (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

24 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Kenny Pitt (RAR) 30 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) HAMZAH SHABAZZ (TRAPHAHOLICS)

9 rebounds, 6 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Josh Schneider (SKW) 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) CHRIS YOUN (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

24 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Kenny Pitt (RAR) 30 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) KENNY PITT (RAINING ROSEBUDS)

30 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Daniel Brit (LMA) 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Kenny Pitt (RAR) 30-13-2-4-1
Kevin Riley (TOP) 3-9-1-1-1
Josh Schneider (SKW) 10-11-9-2-3
Hamzah Shabazz (TRP) 5-9-3-6-2
Tyler Wells (SKW) 11-12-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kenny Pitt (RAR) 30, Chris Youn (NGC) 24
3FG: Mathew Joshy (LMA), Anthony Williams (RAR) 5
REB: Chris Youn (NGC) 16, Kenny Pitt (RAR) 13
AST: Josh Schneider (SKW) 9, [2 players] 6
STL: Hamzah Shabazz (TRP) 6, Kenny Pitt (RAR) 4
BLK: Josh Schneider (SKW) 3, Hamzah Shabazz (TRP) 2

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (SEX PANTHERS)

24 points, 6 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Nick Liveris (WOL) 22 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (BOMB SQUAD)

9 rebounds, 8 steals
Runner-up: (C) Max Choi (SUP) 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) NICK LIVERIS (WOLVERINES)

22 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 24 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(C) DAVID CROSSE (GOAT HERDERS)

16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Runner-up: (F) Amrit Subramanian (ROV) 11 points, 3 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 1 assist

The High-5 Club

Max Choi (SUP) 6-10-2-4-2
Emeka Okafor (ROV) 4-5-1-1-1
Sherwin Salar (BOM) 12-13-4-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (SXP), Brian Kim (SUP), Sherwin Salar (BOM) 24
3FG: David Chu (SXP) 6, [4 players] 4
REB: Nick Liveris (WOL) 18, Sherwin Salar (BOM) 15
AST: Daniel Wolff (BOM) 9, Nick Liveris (WOL) 7
STL: Alex Tsay (BOM) 8, Greg Loeffert (SXP) 5
BLK: [4 players] 2, [4 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(G) STEVEN LEE (NO FLY ZONE OG)

19 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Duddley Julien (LIF) 15 points, 3 3FGs, 15 rebounds

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

SPAGHETTI RAMEN (SPR)

39 rebounds, 15 steals, 6 blocks
Runner-up: N/A

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) SEAN HE (BALL IS LIFE)

18 points, 22 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Duddley Julien (LIF) 15 points, 15 rebounds

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G/F) PIERSON TU (ISO JOES)

21 points, 7 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Sean He (BIL) 18 points, 22 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Marvin Chu (NFZ) 17-8-3-2-1
Rondeep Dutta (SPR) 6-4-2-2-2
Sean He (BIL) 18-22-2-3-1
Tom Xu (SPR) 7-6-1-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Pierson Tu (ISO) 21, [2 players] 19
3FG: Pierson Tu (ISO) 7, [3 players] 3
REB: Sean He (BIL) 22, Duddley Julien (LIF) 15
AST: B.J. Grant (LIF) 6, [2 players] 5
STL: Andy Ting (BSH) 5, [3 players] 4
BLK: Dale White (NFZ) 3, [3 players] 2

TDL Spring 2017 Week 8 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G/F) ZACK SIMMONS (WE HAD GAME)

24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F/C) Stedford McCleod (MWW) 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) EZRA HOOVER (NY DYNASTY)

11 rebounds, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Daniel Ortiz (PNL) 6 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) TIM BAYUS (WE HAD GAME)

21 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Steven Counts (MWW) 2 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JOSH HYON (NYK SPARTANS)

23 points, 3 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (F) Immanuel Thomas (STM) 20 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Martin Brusewitz (STM) 15-5-3-2-2
David Farnham (DYN) 9-4-4-3-1
Garrett James (DYN) 14-5-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Stedford McCleod (MWW) 24
3FG: Tim Bayus (WHG) 4, [2 players] 3
REB: Young Song (SPA) 13, [3 players] 11
AST: Landon Glover (DYN), Michael Springer (WHG) 6
STL: Daniel Ortiz (PNL) 6, [2 players] 4
BLK: Ezra Hoover (DYN) 3, Martin Brusewitz (STM) 2

 1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) ZACH MORETTI (HONEY BADGERS)

20 ppg, 9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.5 bpg
Runner-up: (G) Austin Davis (JLA) 20 points, 3 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 1 assist

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ALEX TSAY (HONEY BADGERS)

5.5 rpg, 4 spg, 0.5 bpg
Runner-up: (G/F) Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) KASIME COLES (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

8 points, 18 rebounds
Runner-up: (C) Rich Chang (HON) 8 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) AUSTIN DAVIS (JUSTICE LEAGUE)

20 points, 3 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (F) Samson Adelaja (YOL) 13 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist

The High-5 Club

Scheed Bailey (OPA) 4-6-3-2-1
Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 15-11-5-2-2
Sherwin Salar (HON) 8-13-5-1-1
Alex Tsay (HON) 12-9-3-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Justin Ngo (GA7) 23, [3 players] 20
3FG: Steve Lieu (HON) 5, Ryota Takahashi (OPA) 4
REB: Kasime Coles (JLA) 18, [2 players] 13
AST: [4 players] 5, [2 players] 4
STL: Alex Tsay (HON) 4, [2 players] 3
BLK: Maxwell Ruffin (JLA) 2, [7 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

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

25 points, 5 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) David Chu (NGC) 24 points, 7 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Ben Hoynes (UBC) 12 rebounds, 7 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) BEN HOYNES (UNCLE BOUGHT A COW)

8 points, 12 rebounds, 7 steals
Runner-up: (G) Jason Fulford (JAM) 23 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JONATHAN BROWN (DA ROTI PROJECT)

28 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 5 assists
Runner-up: (F) Marco Barratta (UBC) 20 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (NGC) 2-8-1-3-3
David Chu (NGC) 24-3-2-1-1
Jay McFarlane (DPY) 9-7-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jonathan Brown (ROT) 28, J.L. Novosad (JAM) 27
3FG: David Chu (NGC) 7, [3 players] 5
REB: Jason Fulford (JAM) 14, Bada Hong (NGC) 13
AST: Pierre Riddle (HAR) 7, [3 players] 6
STL: Ben Hoynes (UBC) 7, [5 players] 4
BLK: Victor Chia (NGC) 3, Ace Watanasuparp (NGC) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) TONY CUADRADO (TEAM BINY)

24 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Jarrett Lee (WSW) 27 points, 3 3FGs, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) TONY CUADRADO (TEAM BINY)

5 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Teddy Lo (SPR) 7 rebounds, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JEREMIAH LOWE (SMASH N BOUNCE)

8 points, 16 rebounds, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Jason Chan (BIN) 5 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) TEDDY OH (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

16 points, 4 3FGs, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) James Dai (SNB) 16 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (NGC) 12-10-3-2-1
Tony Cuadrado (BIN) 24-5-2-6-1
Will Pun (BIN) 5-4-4-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Jarrett Lee (WSW) 27, Tony Cuadrado (BIN) 24
3FG: Teddy Oh (NGC) 4, [5 players] 3
REB: Jeremiah Lowe (SNB) 16, Jason Chan (BIN) 13
AST: Leuis Ng (SPR) 8, [2 players] 6
STL: Tony Cuadrado (BIN) 6, [2 players] 4
BLK: David Hahm (SNB), Teddy Lo (SPR) 2