NEW YORK CITY -- For the second season in a row, there are more lower seeds in the Semis than higher seeds. That's a testament to the parity in this league, or vacation schedules anyway. Here, we have another toss up as key players from both teams will be pilfered by the KABT Saturday.
Thunder Committee will lose scoring dynamo (F) Scott Lee, really a savior for this otherwise floundering team. They will, however, have former MVP (G) Leuis Ng and All-Star (F) Mike Ha. And, they will have (F) Victor Chia to round out a front-court that will have a significant size advantage.
The Sex Panthers will lose MVP candidate (F) Chris Youn and (G) David Chu to the KABT. (F) Dooley Watts will again be out for his inexplicable personal reasons. But, (F) Rob Toste will be back with defending MVP (G) Ren Hsieh at the helm. This one's a toss up. -- The Jet
Thunder Committee
GR
GR
Sex Panthers
Match-Up
(G) Leuis Ng
A
A
(G) Ren Hsieh
Ng hasn't had the best season but he's not far removed from two MVPs. The veteran Hsieh has taken a backseat to Youn this season but needs to step up here.
(G) Scott Wang
B
B
(G) Scott Yoon
Both Scotts are shooters, Wang is bigger so a better rebounder but Yoon can be sneaky in the passing lanes. Both have to be ready to knock down some big shots in this one.
(F) Mike Ha
B+
B
(F) J. McConnell
Ha was red hot in THC's win over GEN but its tough to say what you'll get here. He'll have to stay active. McConnell as well, coming off of surgery, you don't know what to expect.
(F) Kenneth Van
B
B
(F) Chris Di
As the senior member of the team, Van will be the calming influence. He may get some post-ups in the match-up. Di is a little small for D-I but can find ways to score.
(C) Victor Chia
B
A
(F) Rob Toste
Chia will be the biggest player on the floor and he'll have to find a way to contribute. Toste is versatile on both sides of the ball but not very bulky. He'll need help on rebs.
BENCH (F) Rondeep Dutta
F+
F
BENCH
THC has only (F) Rondeep Dutta coming off the pine--but that's questionable at best as he is nursing a severely sprained ankle. SXP will have no bench to speak of.
NEW YORK CITY -- Another classic in the making as last season's finalists face off in the Semis. If you will recall, BBS (F) Andre Liu hit a jumper at the buzzer to knock off the Caps for Bearball's first title. Now, the Caps are back for a little redemption.
For Bearball, the personnel has changed significantly. (G) Kash Miah was the primary offensive option and accordingly, he took the D-I scoring title. The addition of (C) Vineesh Manchanda and other key pieces with usual vets like (G) Danny Chin make this team the favorite to win it all.
But, the Caps will be no easy out. They got this far last season without the services of their new addition (G) Zach Liu, who finished as D-II's 3rd leading scorer. With (G) Jason Chin returning to MVP form last week, this backcourt duo could be deadly.-- JVG
Bearball State
GR
GR
iVentureCap
Match-Up
(G) Felix Shen
B
A
(G) Jason Chin
Shen is a solid defender, set up man, and he can knock down the open 3. Chin might be back on that MVP status. He was lights out in the 1st rd.
(G) Kash Miah
A+
A+
(G) Zach Liu
If Miah is feeling it, BBS will flourish. If not, he can still manufacture points. Liu is all but unguardable. He can create his own shots off the bounce and shots for everyone else.
(F) Danny Chin
A
B
(F) Myong Choi
Chin hasn't had his strongest season but the crafty guard can contribute a number of ways. Choi is just as crafty scoring the ball and plays big in clutch situations.
(F) Andre Liu
B
B
(F) Brandon Sang
Liu will look to build on a solid outing last week. Just don't leave him open with the game on the line. Sang is a beast and BBS will have to find someone to body him.
(F) V. Manchanda
B+
B+
(C) Jiang Yu
The add of Manchanda gave BBS new life as an athletic defender and capable scorer. Yu, with Sang, make IVC tough. (G)s can shoot without remorse as they'll get 2nd chances.
BENCH (G) Mike Chin (G) Danny Han (G) E. Truong
B+
B+
BENCH (G) David Chen (G) Brent Morita (F) Gene Kim
BBS has a solid bench, all contributors if a little undersized. The Caps have solid vets coming off the bench that make winning plays down the stretch.
Kunga Nyima (GEN) 2nd Season, Ht: 5-10, Wt: 155 lbs
PPG
FG%
RPG
APG
SPG
15.5*
.436
4.9
5.5*
3.9^
*Top ten. ^Leads League.
Zach Liu (IVC) Rookie, Ht: 5-8, Wt: 160 lbs
PPG
FG%
RPG
APG
SPG
21.6*
.451
2.6
2.2
0.6
*Top ten. ^Leads League.
OCC ALL-STAR RESERVES C Al Chen (GEN) 14.2 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.2 apg F Jon Chen (DMF) 20.4 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 1.6 apg F Jason Wu (HYP) 15.8 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.5 spg G Tommy Zheng (RBL) 14.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg G Danny Chin (BBS) 12.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.5 apg
Alternates: Mike Chin (BBS), Ian Yu (HYP)
ORC ALL-STAR RESERVES C Rauhn Turner (OMW) 10.6 ppg, 8.4 rpg F Ben Williams (OMW) 8.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 4.6 apg F Fidel Frias (COF) 14.1 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.3 spg G David Hsiung (OMW) 14.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg G J.R. Rivera (OMW) 12.5 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 3.1 apg
Alternate: Ren Hsieh (SXP), Addie Kong (DOR)
3-POINT SHOOT-OUT SELECTION 1.) Young Yu (DMF) 30 3FGs, 50% 2.) David Chu (SXP) 30 3FGs, 48% 3.) Tommy Zheng (RBL) 14 3FGs, 54% 4.) Kash Miah (BBS) 26 3FGs, 33% 5.) Zach Liu (IVC) 17 3FGs, 40% 6.) Rob Schopen (GEN) 21 3FGs, 33% 7.) Mike Ha (THC) 14 3FGs, 35% 8.) Pete Rosenthal (COF) 20 3FGs, 30%
There will be a trophy & t-shirt presented to the winner as well as a cash pool. RSVP to Liren Teng or in the comments below. We do have reserves in mind if you can't make it.
3-POINT SHOOT-OUT RULES
Each participant will have 1:00 min to make as many 3FGs as possible from five spots on the floor. Shooters must attempt one shot from each spot once at a time and cannot repeat until all spots have been shot in (1) rotation.
Each participant may have (2) people rebound for them. Participants may bring their ball, only one is permitted.
Winner of each round will be determined head to head in a single-elimination format. Each made 3FG is worth (1) point.
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The All-Star Game will be played after the Championship this Sunday (6/10) at 3:30pm. We have limited edition 2012 All-Star t-shirts to giveaway to the winners. The FBNYC 3-pt Shootout will take place at half time of the ASG. Winner will also receive a t-shirt and trophy.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP to Commissioner Liren Teng here: liren@fastbreaknyc.com.
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V. Manchanda (BBS) Rookie Ht: 6-4 Wt: 200 lbs Profile
PPG
FG%
RPG
SPG
BPG
12.8
.463
12.8*
1.8
1.2*
*Top ten. ^Leads League.
Jason Wu (HYP) 1st Season Ht: 6-0 Wt: 175 lbs Profile
PPG
FG%
RPG
SPG
BPG
15.8*
.481
8.0
1.5
0.8*
*Top ten. ^Leads League.
Young Yu (DMF) 8th Season Ht: 6-1 Wt: 210 lbs Profile
PPG
FG%
3FG%
RPG
APG
21.1*
.469
.500*
3.4
2.5
*Top ten. ^Leads League.
** FASTBREAK NYC SPRING 2012 ALL-STAR GAME & 3-PT SHOOTOUT **
The All-Star Game will be played after the Championship this Sunday (6/10) at 3:30pm. We have limited edition 2012 All-Star t-shirts to giveaway to the winners. The FBNYC 3-pt Shootout will take place at half time of the ASG. Winner will also receive a t-shirt and trophy.
All-Star rosters and Shootout contestants will be announced on Thursday. Ballots will close midnight on Wednesday. You can RSVP to Commissioner Liren Teng here: liren@fastbreaknyc.com.
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