Tag: Summer 2016

TDL Summer 2016 Week 4 Player Awards

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) SHAMEL ARASMO (METTA WORLD WAR)

27 points, 5 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals
 Runner-up: (G) Stefan Perunicic (TIM) 27 points, 7 3FGs, 6 rebounds

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) CHAZ THOMAS (METTA WORLD WAR)

6 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks
 Runner-up: (G) Ryan Kennedy (ASN) 3 rebounds, 6 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) YOUNG SONG (NYK SPARTANS)

14 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
 Runner-up: (F) Sam Marshall (SAL) 13 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) NICK ANNACONE (METTA WORLD WAR)

26 points, 7 3FGs, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
 Runner-up: (G) Ryan Kennedy (ASN) 19 points, 3 rebounds, 6 steals

The High-5 Club

(F) Nick Annacone (MWW) 8-6-4-1-1
(F) Brian Gilbert (BLH) 8-8-1-1-1
(G) Landon Glover (DYN) 17-8-3-1-1
(F) Will Haile (DYN) 21-7-2-1-1
(C) Matt Killen (BLH) 12-9-3-1-1
(C) Stedford McCleod (MWW) 4-8-1-2-1
(F) Kareem Merrick (MWW) 10-10-2-2-1
(C) Chris Samuels (BKA) 11-9-1-2-2
(C) Sonny T. (BKA) 4-14-2-2-1 
(G) Chaz Thomas (MWW) 8-6-1-2-3
(G) Scott Weisfeld (SAL) 8-1-4-3-1
(F) Josh Wohl (SAL) 8-1-4-3-1
(F) Chris Youn (SPA) 8-3-6-1-1
(F) Sami Zantout (BKA) 5-1-1-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Shamel Arasmo (MWW), Stefan Perunicic (TIM) 27, Nick Annacone (MWW) 26

3FG: Nick Annacone (MWW), Stefan Perunicic (TIM) 7, Tom Cui (ASN) 6

REB: Sam Marshall (SAL), Young Song (SPA), Sonny T. (BKA) 14

AST: Shamel Arasmo (MWW) 9, Morgan Blakely (TIM), Chris Youn (SPA) 6

STL: Shamel Arasmo (MWW), Ryan Kennedy (ASN), Courteney Tabron (BLH) 6

BLK: Chaz Thomas (MWW) 3, [3 players] 2

TDL Summer 2016 Week 5 Player Awards (D3)

3rd Division Player of the Week

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Paul Savino (TOF) 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JIM YANG (MYPC)

11 rebounds, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Steven Song (DYN) 8 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) YOUNG JEE (FATTIES)

1 point, 20 rebounds
 Runner-up: (F) Jimmy Wu (FRE) 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) STEVEN WONG (NY FREEMASONS)

20 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block
 Runner-up: (F) Jim Yang (MYP) 10 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks

The High-5 Club

Chris Chao (DYN) 9-6-2-2-1
Thomas Chen (FRE) 7-7-2-1-1
Aaron Maeng (FAT) 5-2-3-1-1
David Weiss (DOR) 11-4-4-3-1
Steven Wong (FRE) 20-11-1-1-1
Jimmy Wu (FRE) 4-8-5-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Leuis Ng (SPR), Steven Wong (FRE) 20, Ren Hsieh (DYN), Paul Savino (TOF) 18

3FG: Steven Wong (FAT) 6, Ren Hsieh (DYN), Kyle Wilson (DOR) 3

REB: Young Jee (FAT) 20, Mike Lee (FRE) 13

AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 9, Mike Lee (FRE) 6

STL: Paul Savino (TOF) 5, Steven Song (DYN) 4

BLK: Jim Yang (MYP) 4, Dan Tak (DYN), Ju Zhang (MYP) 2

TDL Summer 2016 Week 4 Player Awards (D2 WK)

2nd Division (Weeknights) Player of the Week

(G) JIN BAE KIM (GUARD ME MAYBE)

20 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Sherwin Salar (BOM) 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

9 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Jin Bae Kim (GMM) 14 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JIN BAE KIM (GUARD ME MAYBE)

20 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks
 Runner-up: (F) Brian Yang (DYN) 12 rebounds, 2 steals 

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JACOB INDURSKY (MO SPEIGHTS, MO BUCKETS)

20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals
 Runner-up: (G) Justin Ngo (GA7) 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (NGC) 9-9-2-4-2
Jin Bae Kim (GMM) 20-14-1-2-3
Mike Lee (MIK) 14-6-2-1-1
Steve Shin (GA7) 7-6-2-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (PRB) 27, [3 players] 20

3FG: David Chu (PRB) 7, Justin Ngo (GA7) 4

REB: Jin Bae Kim (GMM) 14, Brandon Sang (NGC), Brian Yang (DYN) 12

AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN), Sherwin Salar (BOM) 6, Elvin Fung (MIK) 5

STL: Victor Chia (NGC) Patrick Gu (MIK), Jacob Indurksy (MOS) 4

BLK: Jin Bae Kim (GMM), Nick Mulford (MOS) 3, Victor Chia (NGC) 2

TDL Summer 2016 Week 3 Power Rankings (D1)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a)
SKW		 3-0 It is a testament to SK War Dog‘s deep roster that they can lose MVP candidate (G) Kash Miah (knee) & (F) Sean Zhang (personal) and still come back as the team to beat. As expected (G) “Vegas” Dave Wong has picked up the scoring reins, and both (F) Michael Palacios and (F/C) Michael Campbell‘s return to the lineup has already paid off. 
2 (n/a) NFZ 2-1 With (G) Sal Nasser joining the team, Yung No Fly Zone has become a more aggressive team on offense and D (as if they could be  more aggro on offense). (F) Dale White is a much-needed bruiser/facilitator. But, after (F) Mike Reding‘s best game of the season, he is out for the reg season. Perfect time for (F) David Farnham to rejoin the roster.
3 (n/a) SPB
 1-1 An FA team with mostly Space Jam and Honey Badgers joining forces, Space Badgers has talent. (G) Alex Tsay, (F) Sherwin Salar with new D1 entry (F) Sam Deadwyler. Add (G) John Hsu, (G) David Hsiung and two legit bigs in (C) Brent Clayton and (C) Graham Diamond, this could be contender real soon.
4 (n/a) RAR 1-2 Raining Rosebuds is working in some new talent. New add (G) Justin Elliot is as fast as they come and has made his impact on defense. (G) Joseph Jaffee is playing near MVP ball. But this has been a team with plenty of guard talent for the past few seasons. What they really need to round out this team is a couple of reliable low-post options.
5 (n/a) SHA 1-2 Shawty Likes the Way I Ball Out is always as good as who makes it to the games. At full strength they are a championship team, they have proven that already. It’s still early in the season so SHA has plenty of time to get on the right track. Already under their belt is a well-earned win over NFZ in the Week 1 opener.
6 (n/a) ISS 0-2 This is a team with the same problem as SHA, the ISS Flightz are as good as which players show up. (F) Jason Wu will give them a solid all around effort every game, but they need more scorers to support a solid defense. (G) Jarrett Lee will be key, as will (G) Kyle Lew, but they could use (C) Howie Chu to anchor the low-post, if he’s even available.

TDL Summer 2016 Week 3 Power Rankings (D2 SUN)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a)
SXP		 3-0 Until someone proves otherwise, the Sex Panthers the team to beat. The younger, more athletic teams that gave SXP fits last season are not in the field this season so the fast track for a repeat title is there. It just might depend on SXP not getting complacent. Spring championship MVP (F) Chris Di has been putting up some vintage numbers so far. 
2 (n/a) NFZ 3-0 After a disastrous spring season, No Fly Zone OG made some changes, and the turnaround has been immediate. The biggest change is getting (F) Kevin Wong back in the lineup. His work on D and heady offense, along with the addition of defensive stalwart (C) Dan Tak, let (G) Ren Hsieh & (F) Young Wang focus on offense, which is much improved.
3 (n/a) TEA
 2-1 With Teal Curtain‘s size, defense, and heady guard play, they could be just as much a contender as anyone in the Top 3 by season’s end. (F) Noah Scovronick is virtually unstoppable in the low-post and they won’t be outworked in any game. Somehow they got derailed last season, mostly by attendance. Full roster, this is a very good D2 team.
4 (n/a) TAP 2-1 The good news for TAP NY is that (G) Will Chu is shooting like his old self again, and the addition of (F) Jin Bae Kim has been a pretty good fit. Kim gives TAP the athleticism and finishing ability in transition that they have needed. He’s also a terror on defense, putting game after game in the High-5 club.  If TAP gets hot they can make some noise.
5 (n/a) FOB 1-2 Truth is, Gritty FOB City should be 2-1, but they pretty much gave away a game to NFZ. Or NFZ stole it. Either way, nothing chances with any (F) Ethan Kim produced team. If they can make the playoffs, they look to make a run. And good news for FOB is that (F) David Ri has looked more aggressive to start this season. They need him to be.
6 (n/a) RAP 1-2 The Raptors gave away a game last week by forfeit, which is something they can’t much afford to do. They will likely be on the fringe of the post season all season, and will need every win they can get. A big step in that direction is the addition of (F) Mike Adames who should be good for 20-10 every game. If he actually makes the games.
7 (n/a) LAR 0-3 Larry the Cable Guy’s Kids have some great pieces. (G) Eddie Tsao may now be the fastest end-to-end player in D2 (or D1), apologies to Will Chu. (F) Ben Wang is a versatile, play maker and rebounder, (G) Leo Fu is starting to pick the scoring and (G) Joe Tsai is a solid shooter. They just might need some more seasons together to contend. 
8 (n/a) GOA 0-3 After an ugly opener, the Goat Herders have played better with (F) Pete Tsevdos, (F) Pete Stanojevic and (C) Gus Konidas joining the roster. They may be second only to TEA in overall team size, so they will score in the paint. The key to breaking out of this losing streak will be getting more consistent, solid guard play out of their backcourt.

TDL Summer 2016 Week 3 Player Awards (D1)

1st Division Player of the Week

(F) MICHAEL REDING (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

33 points, 7 3FGs, 10 rebounds, 1 assist
 Runner-up: (F/C) Michael Campbell (SKW) 28 points, 14 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) BRENT CLAYTON (SPACE BADGERS) 

12 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
 Runner-up: (F) Tyler Wells (SKW) 11 rebounds, 3 steals 

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) PAT YOURENEFF (SK WAR DOG)

19 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
 Runner-up: (G) Sal Nasser (NFZ) 10 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Michael Campbell (SKW) 28-14-1-1-1
Brent Clayton (SPB) 10-12-1-1-2
Jeffrey Lam (ISS) 4-4-1-1-1
Andre Liu (SKW) 14-3-4-1-1
Zach Moretti (SPB) 22-10-3-1-1
Jason Wu (ISS) 21-10-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Michael Reding (NFZ) 33, Michael Campbell (SKW) 28

3FG: Michael Reding (NFZ) 7, Deric Kung (SHA) 5

REB: Pat Youreneff (SKW) 16, Michael Campbell (SKW) 14

AST: Ren Hsieh (NFZ) 10, Joseph Jaffee (RAR), Pat Youreneff (SKW) 6 

STL: Deric Kung (SHA) 4, [5 players] 3

BLK: Brent Clayton (SPB) 2, [6 players] 1

TDL Summer 2016 Week 3 Player Awards (D2 SUN)

2nd Division (Sundays) Player of the Week

(G) EVAN LEONG (NO FLY ZONE OG)

24 points, 8 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
 Runner-up: (C) Victor Chia (FOB) 24 points, 26 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) BRYAN RYHIJA (TEAL CURTAIN)

9 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
 Runner-up: (F) Ben Wang (LAR) 16 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(C) VICTOR CHIA (GRITTY FOB CITY)

24 points, 26 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
 Runner-up: (F) Ben Wang (LAR) 7 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) BEN WANG (LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S KIDS)

7 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal
 Runner-up: (G) Leo Fu (LAR) 19 points, 3 3FGs, 3 rebounds

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (FOB) 25-26-6-2-1
Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 8-9-3-2-1
Evan Leong (NFZ) 24-8-1-1-2
David Ri (FOB) 16-17-3-1-1
Ben Wang (LAR) 7-16-8-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: V. Chia (FOB) 25, W. Chu (TAP), E. Leong (NFZ) 24

3FG: Evan Leong (NFZ) 8, Will Chu (TAP) 6

REB: Victor Chia (FOB) 26, Ben Wang (LAR) 16

AST: A. Gochal (TEA), R. Hsieh, B. Wang (LAR) 8

STL: D. Kumagai (NFZ), I. Zack (TEA) 4, [3 players] 3 

BLK: Bryan Ryhija (TEA) 4, Evan Leong (NFZ) 2

TDL Summer 2016 Week 4 Power Rankings (P)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (n/a)
MWW		 3-0 How is it possible that Metta World War, having two titles in their last two seasons played, and with every team building their roster to beat them, seemed to have gotten even better? (F) Gus David‘s return and the addition of (F) Nick Annacone have now given MWW the only thing they lacked last season, depth. This is the team to beat.
2 (n/a) SAL 1-1 It’s a new look Sal Team 6 and new adds (G) James Hudson and (G) Scott Weisfeld give the team an even more polished in the backcourt. Weisfeld is a savvy scorer and point man, while Hudson can gun it with anyone in the Premier. They have given MWW their toughest game this season, that one could have just as easily gone to SAL. 
3 (n/a) SPA
 2-0 After a rough start sapped their confidence last season, the NYK Spartans look rejuvenated. This is still not a top end offensive team, but (F) Askia Davis gives them a consistent option in the front-court, and only bolsters their tough interior D.  Davis’ also frees up (F) Young Song to fill gaps and score without set plays, which he does very well.
4 (n/a) TIM 2-1 This is already much better than last season’s debacle. Tim Nubina has always had the size and shooting, but adding (G) Morgan Blakely and (G) Gus Gauntlett gives them two strong floor leaders now. Which frees up (G) Duke Stanojevic and (G) Stefan Perunicic to do what they do best, shoot the three ball. 
5 (n/a) DYN 1-2 NY Dynasty has probably been past its prime for some time now. The once perennial champs don’t have the same consistency on D as in past seasons and tired legs look to be the culprit. They have no consistent 3-pt shooter. (G) Landon Glover was a good add, fitting their mold of smart, defensive-minded guards, but so far, the offense is stalling.
6 (n/a) BKA 1-1 After a long hiatus, BK All Day is back. The one-time champs may not be as young as they used to be, but they know haven’t forgotten how to win. Look for BKA to move up the ladder. (G) Honey Tufail has dropped 18 3FGs in 2 games, and (G) Rommel Dolar has the ball on a string as much as ever has. The key is who else will fill out the roster.
7 (n/a) ASN 0-2 The Asphalt Ninjas are really a free agent team, and though they have good talent, particularly 19 yo Pace University (G) Ryan Kennedy who has been virtually unstoppable off the bounce, they haven’t quite had the chemistry to pull out a win yet. But they haven’t been far off. This could be a matter of time before they make a run. 
8 (n/a) BLH 0-3 The only team to win a title between MWW’s last 2 seasons was Bronx-Lebanon HC. But the momentum is lost after taking a season off. The key missing piece is the versatility and toughness of (F) Felipe Barrios. (F) Jimmy Noel has been a solid new add, but scorer (G) Courteney Tabron needs more help carrying the load offensively if (F) Brian Gilbert continues to miss games. Time is running out.

TDL Summer 2016 Week 4 Player Awards (D3)

3rd Division Player of the Week

(G) KENTO KATO (DEM BOYZ)

17 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) STEVEN SONG (NY DYNASTY)

12 rebounds, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Kento Kato (DEM) 13 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) KENTO KATO (DEM BOYZ)

17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 steals
 Runner-up: (G) Osiris Diaz (DEM) 11 rebounds, 2 blocks 

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) XAVIER MELENDEZ (DEM BOYZ)

21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
 Runner-up: (G) Ivan Hui (LEG) 13 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Jonathan Chiu (LEG) 14-6-1-2-1
Osiris Diaz (DEM) 3-6-4-2-1
Gabe Melendes (DEM) 14-5-6-2-1
Xavier Melendez (DEM) 21-10-2-2-1
Steve Wong (FRE) 11-8-2-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Steve Shin (MYP) 22, Xavier Melendez (DEM) 21

3FG: Xavier Melendez (DEM) 5, [6 players] 3

REB: Kento Kato (DEM) 13, Steven Song (DYN) 12

AST: Elliot Curtis (SKL) 8, I. Hui (LEG), G. Melendez (DEM) 6

STL: K. Kento ((DEM), M. Lee (FRE), S. Shin (MYP), S. Song (DYN) 4

BLK: Eke Singh (DYN) 3, Osiris Diaz (DEM) 2

TDL Summer 2016 Week 3 Player Awards (D2 WN)

2nd Division (Weeknights) Player of the Week

(G) SOOIN LEE (GAME 7)

20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (C) Victor Chia (NGC) 14 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Kento Kato (GMM) 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks 

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) MARK LEE (NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE)

13 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
 Runner-up: (G) Justin Ngo (GA7) 14 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) JUSTIN NGO (GAME 7)

14 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals
 Runner-up: (F) Adam Wang (GMM) 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (NGC) 14-9-1-2-2
Nicholas Gross (BOM) 4-2-1-2-1
Kento Kato (GMM) 5-2-5-2-2
Eric Leu (GA7) 10-6-1-2-1
Kevin Leung (GMM) 6-7-2-2-1
Josh Lewis (MOS) 3-1-2-1-1
Eke Singh (DYN) 5-2-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Sooin Lee (GA7) 20, Steven Chung (NGC) 17

3FG: Adam Gilfix (MOS), Justin Ngo (GA7) 4

REB: B. Sang (NGC), C. Wall (MOS) 12, M. Lee (NGC) 10

AST: Justin Ngo (GA7) 8, Jiwon Kim (NGC) 6

STL: Joey Lee (NGC) 4, [3 players] 3

BLK: [4 players] 2, [3 players] 1