2011 Fall, SEASON 6
Week 6
By: Nathan Apolonio/ @NDAx92
I’ve been virtually quiet the past week or so, but I can not hold this in any longer. There is a team that I’d like to pick a bone with, namely the West Coast Pros. They’re a talented bunch, and play the game with tremendous passion, don’t get me wrong. However the past couple of weeks they’ve fallen victim to the “late” rule. For those of you not familiar with the rule: The “late” rule constitutes that each minute your team is not on the court after the scheduled game time, that the other team be awarded a point. So in Week 5 and 6 the West Coast Pros. showed up late to their game and mind you with only 4 players. (which is legal to start the game) They then try to come back from the early deficit but lose their composure on “calls” late in the game which ultimately cost them the game, and then their team GM leaves the gym saying the refs are “weak” or anything else of that nature. Also after their first few loses this season they had their disgruntled “coach” on the league page complaining about the league referee’s what he would do, if he was reffing in the league, because he is an “all-star ref” mind you. The complaints never ensued after a win, only after losses. I’ve noticed this trend , so I’m calling them out on it. Somehow this team feels that “the league, or the refs, or anyone or anything else, is always out to get them”. Just Play Basketball!!
The Dynasty vs. P.A.H.U
DIVISION 1
The Dynasty show off their aerial attack, showing us why they are the most explosive team in the league. They defeat P.A.H.U by a score of 83-57.
For P.A.H.U, Gary McNellys Jr. led the way with 27 points and 2 rebounds, shooting 8/18 from the field. Damon finished with 10 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists and Greg rounded out the scoring load with 8 points, and 7 rebounds.
As always the Dynasty had a balanced offensive “aerial” attack with Matt leading the way with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. performance.Holden finished the game as the teams second leading scorer with 19 points and 10 rebounds to garner his first POTW honors of the season, becoming the second Dynasty player to do so, the first being Buai Tut. D.Jamerson was the third leading scorer with 18 points, and 3 assists. Tren rounded out the scoring quartet with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
Tupac Back vs. West Coast Pros.
DIVISION 1
Tupac Back holds on to defeat the West Coast Pros. in a 68-62 offensive oriented game.
Artis led the way for Tupac Back with 17 Points and 2 rebounds, Eric finished with 15 points and 2 assists and Gary rounded out the top 3 scorers with 14 points and 3 rebounds.
Josh and Shawn Sawyer led the way for West Coast Pros. with 14 points, Josh also pulled in 11 rebounds while Sawyer pulled in 5. Donnel and Deondre was the second leading scorer with 10 points each, both players pulled in 4 rebounds. Daimon Fleming and Charles Gray rounded out the scoring load with 7 points apiece. Fleming also came away with 8 rebounds.
Play Makerz vs. The Pack
DIVISION 1
With the absence of their high flyers, the highly touted Play Makerz fall to The Pack by a score of 61-44.
Johnnie Green notched a team-high 21 points pulled in 7 rebounds. Carl Hardin chipped in 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Greg finished with 8 and 7 rebounds points to round out the scoring trio of the Play Makerz.
Luke (19 points and 2 rebounds ), Lonnie Rivera (13 points and 6 rebounds) led all scorers for The Pack, Jason rounded out the top 3 scorers with 8 points and 3 rebounds.
IBall vs. Knicee
DIVISION 1
After giving up their 17 point lead in the spirit of being competitive, IBall takes care of Knicee by a score of 43-28.
Mauricio led the way for IBall, finishing with 13 points and pulled in 5 rebounds. James and Adam assisted Mauricio with a 12 points apiece and Wilson Fiallos rounded out the top 4 scorers with 6 points on 2/4 shooting from the field.
Knicee was led by Kenneth Ubom who finished with 16 points and 6 rebounds while Anthony Barajas finished with 7 points and 3 rebounds to round out the top performers for the under manned Knicee team.
Washed Up vs. Morningwood
DIVISION 1
Washed Up stays undefeated after defeating the reigning champs, 44-43, in an offensive struggle. Both teams had their fair share of offensive woes in this game. Washed Up jumped out to a double-digit lead early but the resilient champs would not bow down so easy. Morningwood clawed back in large part to the play of Derrick Pickett and tied the game in the final minutes. A botched Morningwood inbound pass that was stolen by Tyler iced the game for Washed Up.
Derrick Pickett led all Morningwood scorers with 12 points 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Dewayne O’Neal and Rich Cobarrubias were the teams second leading scorer, with 10 points apiece O’Neal also pulled in 11 rebounds to go along with his 10 points. Diahnte Pickett rounded out the scoring load with 6 points and was the teams fourth leading scorer behind .
Johnny Earl returned to his natural role as the teams leading scorer and finished with a team high 20 points and 9 rebounds. Dre finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Dominic Smith was the teams third leading scorer, he finished with 5 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals.
IBL Full Court Press 