SK WAR DOG played only one game in the past three weeks due to schedule adjustments, but it was a win so they’ll hold onto the top spot for now.
2 (=)
NFZ
4-1
Looks like YUNG NO FLY ZONE is hitting their stride. With balanced scoring from all positions, they haven’t needed (F) Michael Reding to play hero ball. Like SKW, they have a lot of weapons they can go to.
3 (+2)
ADG
4-2
ADAM D GAMBLERS have appeared to turn the corner as well, winning 3 of their last 4. This is the best defense in D1, and (F) Richard Schuler had a break out game last week with 26 pts, a season-high.
4 (-1)
LIZ
2-2
Not sure what to make of THE LIZARDS just yet. (G) Joe Zenz puts up solid numbers, but they don’t seem to get enough scoring yet to win consistently. Getting (F) Nat Schacht to more games might help.
5 (+1)
SKK
2-3
Just when it seemed like SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS’ season was going down the drain, they got a huge win over LMA last week. There are a bunch of teams at spots 4-7 with similar records, so one more win might not be enough. Win out to be safe.
6 (-2)
LMA
1-3
LACE’O MY ASO was regarded as a contender coming into the season, with a fully loaded roster. But for whatever reason, the wins just haven’t fallen their way like they did last season. Maybe teams see them coming now, but with 3 games left, they still have a chance to turn it around.
7 (=)
STM
2-2
Mathematically, STRANGER TEAM is in a better position than the #5 & #6 ranked teams, but we’re not convinced just yet. Last season wasn’t a good indicator, but (G) Dylan Rafferty has scored well this season, and (F) Chris Tsatsis gives them an athleticism they didn’t have before.
8 (=)
RAR
1-5
At this point, the RAINING ROSEBUDS have to win their last game vs LMA and hope for the best. It was a tough season after a strong showing last winter.
2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)
Rank
Team
Record
Comments
1 (=)
BOM
4-1
BOMB SQUAD is still the team to beat. They’re the defending champs and their new personnel has fit in well enough. They key here is really their comfort level playing together, they never have a doubt.
2 (-1)
FOB
4-1
This is the opposite of a lot of past GRITTY FOB CITY seasons. They have found a way to win games while juggling a completely inconsistent roster. Who will lead their playoff roster? That’s the big question.
3 (+1)
SXP
3-1
The SEX PANTHERS are only one season removed from back-to-back titles, so they’re well in the mix here. (F) Chris Di is playing at an MVP clip right now. This is the deepest roster of guards they’ve ever had.
4 (+7)
NFZ
3-2
How does NO FLY ZONEOG jump seven spots to #4 in 3 weeks? The addition of (F) Phil Thomas, likely the division’s most athletic player. Thomas bolsters every short-coming NFZ had, age, old legs, a finisher. He makes NFZ an instant contender now.
5 (=)
BRI
3-2
It’s slow and steady for the NY BRICKS. They don’t score a lot of (just 49 ppg), but they play great defense and have balanced scoring. (G) Eric Kim is still the catalyst, but the tireless work of (G) Andrew Tu, (F) Tim Zhang, and the whole roster really, is the difference.
6 (+2)
WOL
3-2
The WOLVERINES have been all over the place this season, putting up two disappointing losses to BOM and SPR before bouncing back with a blowout win over GOA. (G) Nickolas Abrapour really is the x-factor here. If he can play efficiently and fit in, this team can win it all.
7 (+1)
TAP
2-3
TAP NY has hung in there, they have a great chance to make the playoffs with a win over SPR this Sunday. The pieces are all there, it’s a matter of coalescing, and getting (F) Jin Bae Kim more involved. This is as deep a TAP roster as they’ve ever had.
8 (-1)
ROV
2-4
Rookie (F) Emeka Okafor has played well for RICE IN OUR VEINS, but they need (F) Sam Lu. He’s their most versatile defender and scorer. With Okafor, Lu and the ROV guards attacking the paint, and (G) Deric Kung at the 3-pt line, this team should be better than 2-4.
9 (-3)
TEA
1-3
It’s been a weird season for TEAL CURTAIN, they’ve taken a couple of unexpected losses, but they’ve only played four games. So this season is very salvageable at this point. Total coin flip here.
10 (=)
SPR
2-4
SPAGHETTI RAMEN is not out of it yet. They still have a chance to take the 9th and last playoff spot. (G) Ryan Chong was supposed to be the offensive lift they needed, but he hasn’t shot well yet. But if his MVP performance in PAAG ’16 is any indication, he can get there.
11 (-2)
NYU
1-3
To this point, NYUNITED still hasn’t quite decided on its full roster yet. Plus, the instability of their composure in every game leaves them a complete wild card. (G) Nakami Morrison is still the most dangerous player in D2, but NYU needs to give him a chance.
12 (=)
GOA
2-4
The GOAT HERDERS stay at #12 this week, but they’re not out of it just yet. If they can win their last game vs FOB, they’ll have to hope for a few key losses from other playoff contenders, but they’re still alive.
3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)
Rank
Team
Record
Comments
1 (=)
JPU
4-0
JAPAN UNITED played only one game in the past three weeks due to schedule adjustments, so they stay #1 for now. But this marquee match up of the season comes this Sunday vs STR.
2 (=)
STR
5-0
New additions (G) Anthony Williams and (C) Terrell Wheeler are more help than STREET DREAMS probably needed, but the secret to their success this season has been (F) Neil Dumadag‘s dominance on the defensive end.
3 (+2)
BLO
4-1
After a season-opening loss to NFU, THE BLOUSES have come out of nowhere to win 4 straight and take the #3 spot. They have arguably D3’s best shooter in (G) Mark Feeney, and (G) Brent Morita is the perfect veteran PG to run the show.
4 (-1)
NFU
4-2
NY FALCONS U was beginning to look like a team that just might challenge JPU or STR for title contention. Then STR dismantled them in Week 7. How they bounce back from this loss will determine whether they can really contend for the chip.
5 (+1)
POG
3-3
Three straight losses had POGI POINTS looking like a big pretender, despite a talented roster. Then POG blew up all over CRU in Week 7, showing just what this team is capable of. And if they can play like this consistently, they might be a contender.
6 (-2)
CRU
2-4
It’s been a disappointing few weeks for THE CRUSTACEANS. After two solid wins, four straight losses, all close until the blowout loss to POG last week. They still have a chance to clinch a playoff spot with a win this week vs PAN.
7 (=)
PAN
2-4
Like CRU above them, THE PANDAS haven’t had a great season, but they can clinch a playoff spot with a win this Sunday. Otherwise they’ll have to hope for the best and let the math play out. Tough to diagnose what’s going on here, they’ve been close in most losses.
8 (=)
GOO
2-4
After picking up two wins to keep playoff hopes alive GOON SQUAD dropped a winnable game to LIF in Week 7. They’ll have to win a tough one vs BLO to ensure a post-season bid. They’ll rely on 3-pt bombs away from (G) Bob Zhang and (G) Charles Zheng.
9 (+1)
LIF
1-4
The win last week keeps LET IT FLY‘s playoff hopes alive. Two more wins guarantee a bid, one more will keep them in the mix, but they absolutely must beat SON this Sunday. They have to get that shooting percentage above to 26% to really stand a chance.
10 (-1)
SON
0-5
Unfortunately, the SUPERSONICS are now mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. They were the only team in D3 without one double-digit scorer on the roster, but they’ve been competitive in many of their losses. They saw some tough breaks this season.