Tag: Summer 2016

TDL Summer 2016 End-of-Season Awards (D2 SUN)

Position: SG
Seasons: 17

2ND DIVISION (SUN) MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

DAVID CHU (SEX PANTHERS)

Statistics: 29.8 ppg, 44% FGs, 6 3pg, 4.4 rpg, 4 apg, 1.6 spg

Season Notes: There was no question who the best team was this season and who their best player was. Chu came into his own this summer, not just putting up ridiculous numbers, but leading a veteran team. When the Panthers needed him most, he always came up big, lifting SXP to a 2nd straight title in his best game from an all-time season.
 Runner-up: (G/F) Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 16 ppg, 44% FGs, 9.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg

Position: G/F
Seasons: 5

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

JIN BAE KIM (TAP NY)

Statistics: 9.8 rpg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg, 1.2 fpg 

Season Notes: It often felt like Kim was everywhere at once on the court. His length and athleticism are rare in D2, and he used it to change games defensively, whether one-on-one or prowling the passing lanes. And his biggest asset was turning defense into easy baskets the other way.
 Runner-up: Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 12 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2 bpg, 1.6 fpg

Position: PF
Seasons: 2

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

BRYAN RYHIJA (TEAL CURTAIN)

Statistics: 9.6 ppg, 12 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2 bpg

Season Notes: After a modest spring season, Ryhija let it all hang out this season, leading Teal Curtain in rebounds and blocks. He was one of D2’s top help defenders and played as physical in the paint as anyone in the league all season.
 Runner-up: (C) Kevin Wong (NFZ) 7 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.8 spg, 1 bpg

Position: SG
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

EDDIE TSAO (LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS)

Statistics: 16.3 ppg, 41% FGs, 6.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.9 spg

Season Notes: Few players were as exciting to watch this summer as Tsao, perhaps the new title holder as fastest end-to-end player in 2nd Division. But it wasn’t just layups, when Tsao had the jumper going, he was flat out impossible to guard.
 Runner-up: N/A

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) David Chu (SXP) 29.8 ppg, 44% FGs, 6 3pg, 4.4 rpg, 4 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) Will Chu (TAP) 18 ppg, 39% FGs, 4.1 3pg, 4 rpg, 4.6 apg, 2.4 spg
(F) Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 16 ppg, 44% FGs, 9.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Mike Adames (RAP) 18 ppg, 37% FGs, 13.3 rpg, 1 apg, 0.5 spg, 1.3 bpg
(C) Noah Scovronick (TEA) 18 ppg, 53% FGs, 9.5 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 16.8 ppg, 44% FGs, 3.7 rpg, 6.2 apg, 1.7 spg
(G) Ian Zack (TEA) 15 ppg, 46% FGs, 6.6 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.2 spg
(F) Chris Di (SXP) 17.7 ppg, 46% FGs, 9.3 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.3 bpg 
(F) Pete Tsevdos (GOA) 19 ppg, 36% FGs, 12.6 rpg, 2 apg, 1.2 spg
(C) Gus Konidas (GOA) 28.7 ppg, 51% FGs, 9.3 rpg, 1 apg, 1 spg

All-Dynasty Honorable Mention

(G) Eddie Tsao (LAR) 16.3 ppg, 41% FGs, 6.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.9 spg
(G) Greg Loeffert (SXP) 16 ppg, 47% FGs, 4.8 rpg, 5 apg, 0.5 spg
(F) David Ri (FOB) 14.8 ppg, 47% FGs, 7.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Ben Wang (LAR) 7.2 ppg, 33% FGs, 10.3 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.2 spg, 1 bpg
(C) Victor Chia (FOB) 8.7 ppg, 44% FGs, 12.8 rpg, 3 apg, 0.7 spg, 1.3 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) David Ri (FOB) 7.8 rpg, 1.5 spg, 1 bpg, 1.2 fpg
(G) Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 9.8 rpg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg, 1.2 fpg 
(F) Ben Wang (LAR) 10.3 rpg, 2.2 spg, 1 bpg, 2 fpg
(F) Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 12 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2 bpg, 1.6 fpg
(C) Kevin Wong (NFZ) 9.2 rpg, 2.8 spg, 1 bpg, 1.2 fpg

Honorable Mention: Victor Chia (FOB), Alex Gochal (TEA), Jon Jackson (SXP), Charles Korschun (TEA), Derik Kumagai (NFZ)

All-Hustle Team

(G) Derik Kumagai (NFZ) 11 ppg, 5 rpg, 4.2 apg, 3.2 spg
(G) Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 16 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.6 spg, 1 bpg 
(F) Ben Wang (LAR) 7.2 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 4.2 apg, 2.2 spg, 1 bpg
(F) Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 9.6 ppg, 12 rpg, 1.6 spg, 2 bpg
(C) Kevin Wong (NFZ) 7 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 3.2 apg, 2.8 spg, 1 bpg

Honorable Mention: Louis Konig (TAP), Greg Loeffert (SXP), Mark Somers (TEA), Pete Tsevdos (GOA)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Eddie Tsao (LAR) 16.3 ppg, 41% FGs, 6.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.9 spg, 0.4 bpg
(G) Leo Fu (LAR) 11.8 ppg, 37% FGs, 5.7 rpg, 0.7 apg, 0.7 spg
(G) Joe Tsai (LAR) 10 ppg, 32% FGs, 3.3 3pg, 1.7 rpg, 0.5 apg, 1.2 spg
(F) Elliot Pantanopoulos (GOA) 7.1 ppg, 24% FGs, 6.1 rpg, 2 apg, 1.7 spg
(C) N/A

Honorable Mention: N/A

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 End-of-Season Awards (D2 WN)

Position: PG
Seasons: R

2ND DIVISION (WN) MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

JUSTIN NGO (GAME 7)

Statistics: 17.7 ppg, 57% FGs, 4.2 rpg, 4 apg, 2 spg

Season Notes: Game 7 was a powerhouse that simply ran teams off the court this season, and that’s due to their floor leader, Ngo. A big shot maker, crafty defender, and the best passer in D2 (even with a modest 4 apg), it was Ngo that made this team feel unbeatable.
 Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 13.3 ppg, 60% FGs, 11.3 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2 spg

Position: PF
Seasons: 2

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

HENRY LAM (MAGIKARPS)

Statistics: 11.8 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1.8 bpg, 2 fpg

Season Notes: It is not what you would call succinct. But his nickname now is officially “A Bulldozer With A Wrecking Ball Attached.” Lam was a monster all season, flying up and down the court, demolishing everything in his path. 
 Runner-up: (C) Victor Chia (NGC) 11.7 rpg, 2.1 spg, 1.9 bpg, 2.1 fpg

Position: SF
Seasons: 4

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

JIN BAE KIM (GUARD ME MAYBE)

Statistics: 12.8 ppg, 11 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.2 spg, 0.8 bpg

Season Notes: Essentially a guard playing small forward, the rebounding numbers that Kim consistently puts up are absurd. This is the result of an all-out effort in every game. Nobody plays harder than Kim.
 Runner-up: (F) Pierre Riddle (PRB) 7.7 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.7 bpg

Position: SG
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

SOOIN LEE (GAME 7)

Statistics: 15.0 ppg, 43% FGs, 3.4 rpg, 3 apg, 1.6 spg

Season Notes: We’re bypassing the double-up award for Ngo to share the wealth, but this is no second fiddle prize. Lee could have just as easily been the MVP had he not gone a little cold in the last few games. He and Ngo were a dynamic duo, terrorizing back courts all season long.
 Runner-up: (G) Angelo Green (MGK) 15.7 ppg, 38% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 4.7 spg 

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Justin Ngo (GA7) 17.7 ppg, 58% FGs, 4.2 rpg, 4 apg, 2 spg
(G) David Chu (PRB) 26 ppg, 41% FGs, 2.5 rpg, 3 apg, 1 spg
(F) Henry Lam (MGK) 21.5 ppg, 53% FGs, 11.8 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1.8 bpg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 13.3 ppg, 60% FGs, 11.3 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2 spg
(C) Len Kamdang (DYN) 16 ppg, 62% FGs, 9.7 rpg, 1 apg, 0.7 bpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Sooin Lee (GA7) 15 ppg, 43% FGs, 3.4 rpg, 3 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) Angelo Green (MGK) 15.7 ppg, 38% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 4.7 spg
(F) Steven Chung (NGC) 16.7 ppg, 45% FGs, 1.5 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.7 spg 
(F) Jin Bae Kim (GMM) 12.8 ppg, 38% FGs, 11 rpg, 2.2 spg, 0.8 bpg
(C) Victor Chia (NGC) 10.9 ppg, 49% FGs 11.7 rpg, 2 apg, 2.1 spg, 1.9 bpg

All-Dynasty Honorable Mention

(G) Caleb Lui (PRB) 12.8 ppg, 44% FGs, 5 rpg, 4.6 apg, 3.6 spg
(G) Tommy Wong (GMM) 13.3 ppg, 40% FGs, 3.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1 spg
(F) David Hsiung (BOM) 13 ppg, 38 % FGs, 5.9 rpg, 1 apg, 1 spg
(F) Pierre Riddle (PRB) 7.7 ppg, 32% FGs, 10.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.8 spg
(C) Joseph Bravo (BOM) 11 ppg, 64% FGs, 8.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1 bpg

All-Defensive Team

(G) Caleb Lui (PRB) 5 rpg, 3.6 spg, 0 bpg, 2.6 fpg
(G) Angelo Green (MGK) 6.3 rpg, 4.7 spg, 0.3 bpg, 1 fpg
(F) Henry Lam (MGK) 11.8 rpg, 2.5 spg, 1.8 bpg, 2 fpg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 11.3 rpg, 2 spg, 0.3 bpg, 4.4 fpg
(C) Victor Chia (NGC) 11.7 rpg, 2.1 spg, 1.9 bpg, 2.1 fpg

Honorable Mention: Joseph Bravo (BOM), Sooin Lee (GA7), Justin Ngo (GA7), Jae Park (GA7)

All-Hustle Team

(G) Caleb Lui (PRB) 12.8 ppg, 5 rpg, 4.6 apg, 3.6 spg, 0 bpg
(G) Jin Bae Kim (GMM) 12.8 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.2 spg, 1.7 apg 0.8 bpg
(F) Henry Lam (MGK) 21.5 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 1 apg, 2.5 spg, 1.8 bpg
(F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 13.3 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 3.4 apg, 2 spg, 0.3 bpg
(C) Pierre Riddle (PRB) 7.7 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.7 bpg

Honorable Mention: Joseph Bravo (BOM), Adam Wang (GMM), Wilson Wang (DYN)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Justin Ngo (GA7) 17.7 ppg, 58% FGs, 4.2 rpg, 4 apg, 2 spg
(G) Sooin Lee (GA7) 15 ppg, 43% FGs, 3.4 rpg, 3 apg, 1.6 spg
(G) Angelo Green (MGK) 15.7 ppg, 38% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 4.7 spg
(F) Jake Indursky (MOS) 9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, 2.8 spg
(C) PT Truong (MOS) 13.3 ppg, 32% FGs, 7.8 rpg, 2.5 spg

Honorable Mention: Jake Indursky (MOS), Jae Park (GA7), Clayton Wall (MOS)

TDL Summer 2016 End-of-Season Player Awards

Position: PG
Seasons: 3

3RD DIVISION MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

Statistics: 19.7 ppg, 65% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.5 spg

Season Notes: There was no more efficient player than Spaghetti Ramen’s veteran point guard this season. He led the league in points per game and FG% (a stunning feat from the PG position). He was also Top 5 in assists. But more importantly, when his team needed him most, that’s when he was at his best, leading SPR to their 3rd straight title.
 Runner-up: (F) Carson Yiu (TOF) 18.7 ppg, 46% FGs, 8.1 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.4 spg
Position: SF
Seasons: 3

Wat Misaka Defensive Most Outstanding Player

MARK HAHN (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

Statistics: 7.2 rpg, 3.4 spg, 1.2 fpg

Season Notes: When you have the league’s best player and best defender on the same team, you usually do pretty well for yourself. There may not be any more physically fit player than Hahn, and even fighting off injuries all season, he managed to change games completely with a seemingly pathological commitment to defense. 
 Runner-up: (C) Dan Tak (DYN) 9.2 rpg, 1 spg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 fpg
Position: SF
Seasons: 2

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

CARSON YIU (STINKY TOFU)

Statistics: 18.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.4 spg, 0.3 bpg

Season Notes: There is no one who can honestly say they play harder than Yiu. There are few players who look as if the team should have an oxygen tank waiting for him at every time-out, Yiu is one of them. I’m not really sure what “balls to the wall” actually means, but somehow I know it applies to how this man plays basketball.
 Runner-up: (F) Julian Gutman (SKL) 7 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 1.3 spg, 0.3 bpg
Position: SG
Seasons: R

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

STEVEN WONG (NY FREEMASONS)

Statistics: 15.4 ppg, 43% FGs, 7.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.1 spg

Season Notes: The Freemasons saw a lot of turnaround on their roster this season from last, but they posted their best record yet with a 4-3 finish. That is due to Wong, who in is first season, carried this team by doing everything a player can do on the court to help his team win.
 Runner-up: (G/F) Zack Koerber (DOR) 11.3 ppg, 33% FGs, 4 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.3 spg

All-Dynasty First Team

(G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 19.7 ppg, 65% FGs, 6.3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.5 spg
(G) David Weiss (DOR) 16.7 ppg, 51% FGs, 4.9 rpg, 3.9 apg, 2.9 spg
(F) Carson Yiu (TOF) 18.7 ppg, 46% FGs, 8.1 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.4 spg
(F) Scott Sullivan (SKL) 13.7 ppg, 35% FGs, 9 rpg, 2 apg, 1.3 spg
(C) Dan Tak (DYN) 7.4 ppg, 48% FGs, 9.2 rpg, 1 spg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 fpg

All-Dynasty Second Team

(G) Elliot Curtis (SKL) 14.3 ppg, 38% FGs, 4.8 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1 spg
(G) Steven Wong (FRE) 15.4 ppg, 43% FGs, 7.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.1 spg
(F) Mark Hahn (SPR) 8 ppg, 33% FGs, 7.2 rpg, 3.8 apg, 3.4 spg
(F) Steve Shin (MYP) 16 ppg, 39% FGs, 5.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.2 spg
(C) Jason Chan (TOF) 9.6 ppg, 42% FGs, 9.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.2 bpg

All-Dynasty Honorable Mention

(G) Ren Hsieh (DYN) 14.6 ppg, 46% FGs, 2.6 rpg, 3.8 apg, 0.6 spg
(G) Kento Kato (DEM) 14.1 ppg, 39% FGs, 6.4 rpg, 3 apg, 2.4 spg
(F) Jonathan Chiu (LEG) 15 ppg, 41% FGs, 5.8 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1.2 spg
(F) Steve Song (DYN) 8.6 ppg, 47% FGs, 8.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 3.2 spg
(C) Anthony Hull (SKL) 12.5 ppg, 50% FGs, 9 rpg, 0.8 apg, 1 spg

All-Defensive Team

(G) David Weiss (DOR) 4.9 rpg, 2.9 spg, 0.3 bpg, 2.1 fpg
(G) Paul Savino (TOF) 4.8 rpg, 3.3 spg, 0.3 bpg, 0.8 fpg
(F) Mark Hahn (SPR) 7.2 rpg, 3.4 spg, 0 bpg, 1.2 fpg
(F) Steve Song (DYN) 8.2 rpg, 3.2 spg, 0 bpg, 0.8 fpg
(C) Dan Tak (DYN) 9.2 rpg, 1 spg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 fpg

Honorable Mention: Jason Chan (TOF), Danius Giedraitis (LEG), Ivan Hui (LEG), Steven Wong (FRE)

All-Hustle Team

(F) Jovan Irving (DEM) 6.2 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.7 spg, 0.3 bpg
(F) Carson Yiu (TOF) 18.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.4 spg, 0.3 bpg
(F) Young Jee (FAT) 3.8 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 0.2 spg, 1.3 bpg
(F) Julian Gutman (SKL)  7 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 1.3 spg, 0.3 bp
(C) Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 4.4 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.1 spg, 0.6 bpg

Honorable Mention: Mark Hahn (SPR), Dan Tak (DYN), David Weiss (DOR)

All-Rookie Team

(G) Steven Wong (FRE) 15.4 ppg, 43% FGs, 7.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.1 spg
(G) Xavier Melendez (DEM) 14.4 ppg, 3.7 3pg, 4.6 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.3 spg
(F) Zach Koerber (DOR) 11.3 ppg, 33% FGs, 4.0 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.3 spg
(F) Jim Yang (MYP) 6.2 ppg, 37% FGs, 8.5 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.8 spg, 1.3 bpg
(C) Danius Giedraitis (LEG) 4.4 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 2.1 spg, 0.6 bpg

Honorable Mention: Johnny Lee (FRE), Gabe Melendez (DEM), Ju Zhang (MYP)

TDL Summer 2016 Championship Preview (D2 SUN)

(1) SEX PANTHERS vs (2) TAP NY

Championship – Sunday (9/18) 12:00pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
They have been the favorites to win it all for three straight seasons, and in their first title defense, the Sex Panthers finally look like a team that has settled in with who they are. Even when they get down early in games, like they did in the semis vs RAP, they stay composed, and fight. Even when their usual scorers aren’t hitting shots, they persevere and find a way to win. SXP has now became a true champion.
SPB
7-1

60-55
TAP
6-2		 Last time TAP NY made it to a title game, they lost a heart-breaker, then they fell of for a while. But they’re back again in what may be their best season as a franchise. It’s no secret, (F) Jin Bae Kim has been a huge addi to this team, really the perfect fit, he’s given TAP everything they were missing. TAP doesn’t have the depth that SXP does, but their Top 5 is every bit as good and they have a real chance for their first title.
Key Player: David Chu

Chu can get trigger-happy from the 3-pt line, but in yesterday’s semis he kept his composure and pulled through a cold stretch to make key shots down the stretch in the win. There’s no question Chu can shoot, the key is how he reacts to misses.

X-Factor: Greg Loeffert

Loeffert didn’t shoot well in their semifinal win, but he brings much more to the table as his 9 reb, 5 ast and 3 stl can attest. Even when he isn’t shooting well, Loeffert is never short on effort, and he makes a lot of little plays that get wins.

 Pos: G
22 ppg
6 3pg
8 rpg


Pos: G
6 ppg
9 rpg
5 apg
Pos: G
12 ppg
5 rpg
1 spg

Pos: F
25 ppg
5 rpg
4 spg

 Key Player: Will Chu

Chu hasn’t had the best season, but he is still the player who initiates the offense. His manic energy on offense is what make TAP feel like they are constantly on the attack. If he gets it going from 3, TAP can become really tough to stop.

X-Factor: Jin Bae Kim

Kim will be the fastest player in this game, and if you don’t defend him well, he will get to the line and make a ton of FTs. SXP is a bit quicker than FOB, but how much Kim scores has a lot to do with how patient he is. He’ll do everything else regardless.

TDL Summer 2016 Championship Preview

(3) SPACE BADGERS vs (4) SK WAR DOG

Championship – Sunday (9/18) 1:00pm at MLK HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
The Space Badgers have had past teams, meticulously organized and built, that didn’t get this far. And this almost haphazardly constructed team thrown together at the last second is one game away from their first title. What a game, huh? They have the biggest, most physical front line in D1, and that was a huge asset in their semifinal win. It should be here as well with a smaller SKW.
SPB
6-2

64-65
SKW
5-3		 But we’re giving the edge to the SK War Dog, lest you forget they were the defending champs. Though we didn’t release a semifinal preview, the general thought was that if any team could find a way to circle the wagons, it was SKW. And they did it in near legendary form yesterday with perhaps (G) “Vegas” Dave Wong‘s greatest game, scoring 37 pts at 40 years of age. 
Key Player: Sherwin Salar

Salar has emerged as the team’s orchestrator, and he’s led them to the title game. Able to basically play point forward, he sets the table and pinpoints mismatches similar to NGC (F) Chris Youn. If you need to cut off the head of the snake, he’s it, but good luck trying do it.

X-Factor: Sam Deadwyler

Deadwyler’s impact isn’t really reflected in the numbers. What he does is, like teammate Alex Tsay disrupt whole offenses with an all-out effort. They key is getting him to the game.

 Pos: F
10 ppg
8 rpg
5 apg


Pos: F
9 ppg
2 rpg
5 apg
Pos: G
22 ppg
5 rpg
3 spg

Pos: G
27.5 ppg
5 3pg
2.5 rpg

 Key Player: Pat Youreneff

For War Dog, it still starts with their PG Youreneff. Yesterday, he was composed throughout in what was at times a heated game, and led his team to a comfortable upset win. If not for Wong’s explosion, his #s were easily MVP-worthy.

X-Factor: “Vegas” Dave Wong

When “Vegas” has it going, he takes SKW to another level because he is relentless on the attack, has great stamina, and SKW finds him. If he does even half of what he did in the semis, it will be one of the greatest playoff runs we’ve ever seen.