(3) ASPHALT NINJAS vs (6) TOP STARS
D1 WN Playoffs (1st Round) – Wednesday, March 22, 7:30pm at Fashion HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| The ASPHALT NINJAS have been a low-key contender this season. They are actually better than the team that made the title game last season, but it’s been a quiet run. This team has all the pieces it needs to not only go back to the chip, but this time to win it. |  ASN 5-2 |
63-59 |
 TOP 2-5 |
One of the wins the TOP STARS needed to get here was vs a Premier division team, one that is a 3 seed in that division. They got it. Last year TOP made one of the most improbable playoff runs in league history. They’ll try it again, as if they have catching lightning figured out. |
| Key Player: Kev Chang
The veteran Chang led all guards in scoring this season is D1 WN. And he has been all the difference for ASN. With a bona fide scorer on the wing, his slashing ability has created open shots for all his teammates. |
 Pos: G20.2 ppg 5.8 rpg 2.4 spg |
 Pos: F/C 15.1 ppg 8 rpg 2 apg |
Key Player: Quinn Hood
Hood was the best player in the D1 WN playoffs last season. One-on-one he was the toughest match-up all the way through to the chip. He hasn’t had the same impact this season, but it’s playoff time now. |
(2) NY DYNASTY vs (3) F.K.A.L.J.S
Premier Playoffs (Semifinals) – Wednesday, March 22, 8:30pm at Fashion HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| Injuries have hit NY DYNASTY at the most inopportune time. (F) Ian McBride has a gimpy hamstring, (C) Reid Wittman, having his best all around season, is out for the season with a bad back. 38 y.o. (G) Ren Hsieh is the walking dead. They have survived every win, and they’ll have to do it again. | DYN 5-2 |
61-60 |
 FKA 4-3 |
F.K.A.L.J.S. just barely lost an OT game to a then healthier DYN in the regular season. They could very well be in upset mode tonight. (G) David Kalema and (F) Tom Killiam will be the focal points on offense, but (C) Mike Holsey is key to their D. And if FKA’s wings hits some 3s, it opens up everything. |
| Key Player: Garrett James
James has carried the load for DYN for several seasons now. He is their Mr. Reliable, maybe the best in the League at getting into the paint. This season hasn’t been his most efficient, but if he’s hitting his jumper, he can take over a game. |
 Pos: G18 ppg 4.8 rpg 3.3 apg |
 Pos: F 25.3 ppg 7 rpg 3.3 apg |
Key Player: Tom Killiam
With no Chaz Thomas this season, FKA’s Killiam may be the Premier’s most athletic player. It gives him the ability to get any shot he wants. And he makes them at an impressive clip. Killiam will be a tough match up for DYN’s undersized wings. |
(1) METTA WORLD WAR vs (4) TEAM SIX
Premier Playoffs (Semifinals) – Wednesday, March 22, 9:30pm at Fashion HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| It’s almost as if doesn’t matter who they’re missing METTA WORLD WAR is always the favorite to win it all. With (G) Shamel Arasmo at the helm, and their commitment to D, MWW still has the pieces to defend their title. But they’ll need to shoot better to better their odds. | MWW 5-2 |
65-59 |
SIX 4-3 |
TEAM SIX still has never beaten MWW in the post-season. And this roster isn’t as stacked as past teams, but they still beat a very good WHG team to get here. And guess what, (G) Brett Swanson is heating up, something we’re used to seeing from him in the playoffs now. |
| Key Player: Shamel Arasmo
Arasmo is the most nimble player in Premier, able to get to any spot he wants to on the floor. The question is always whether he’s on or off. If he’s on, MWW is pretty unbeatable. If he’s off, he can still find a way. |
 Pos: G17.5 ppg 4.5 rpg 3.3 apg |
 Pos: G 21 ppg 6 3pg 5 rpg |
Key Player: Brett Swanson
Sometimes it looks like Swanson is coasting through the regular season, but when the games start counting, all of a sudden that jumper is knock down. They’ll need more of this as SIX tries to upset MWW tonight. |