April 1 - April 30

April 25th, 2006

WBA Free Agency Preview

The end of the season is drawing closer and closer and we all know what that means. The beloved rituals of the WBA Draft and Free Agency period take place. Through a series of articles I'll profile the top talent that might be out there when it comes time to make your teams acquisitions. Today's installment will be about Point Guards. My profiles will be in ABC order and I will do my Top 10 players available at that position.

Drake Bacheman. Despite being 31 years of age Drake is still a potential starter for a team in desperate need of a point guard, but most likely he will end up as a very talented backup on someone's roster. He's a pure passer that always looks to involve his teammates. He won't add much to your scoring average himself, but he plays great defense and doesn't turn the ball over which helps a team win games. He's also smart with his body which means he's able to stick around. Just a great guy to have on the floor.

Leon Berthelson. Berthelson had a ton of promise early in his career, but he has just never really blossomed into the kind of player that many thought he would become. Now, at age 31, he will probably be a second option for some team. He's another guy that really focuses on getting his teammates involved. His best asset is his defense. He gets into peoples faces pretty well for a point guard and he's a master at knocking the ball loose. That leads directly to points on the other end of the court. He's also excellent at taking care of the ball and is a good influence on his teammates.

Javonte Bolk. At just 24 years of age I think that Bolk will be a highly sought after free agent this off season if Rochester doesn't get him resigned. Bolk is a great passer that doesn't turn the ball over. He's a smart player that seems to know when to take the shot and when to get the ball to a hot shooting teammate. He needs to develop his own shooting skills in the paint a little bit, but with his deadly three point ability and his court vision he might be one of the best young point guards in the entire league. His defense is only average right now, but he will produce a few steals through the course of a game.

Reid Dall. Dall is an intriguing prospect at the point also. He is a great passer and a solid team leader. He's a pass first, pass second, shoot tenth kind of guy. I doubt that Gabon will pay him enough to keep him away from free agency, but he would make any team a fine starting point guard. His defense is great as he will hound opponents into giving up the ball. Perhaps the best part of the whole thing is his mental game. He rarely turns the ball over and doesn't commit fouls which make him a great asset. If your team can score at other posts this kid would be well worth a look.

Oliver Doherty. Doherty is a unique type of point guard. He's one of the few that redefine a position. He has the potential to be a huge scorer in this league as he gets to the line a lot and can also knock it down from anywhere on the court. The biggest issue with him is he doesn't like to pass the ball like a pure point man. His defense is solid though as he will really get under the skin of opposing players. One thing that goes along with his big time offensive game is that he loves to drive the lane which leads to a higher than normal turnover count for a point guard. But if you want scoring out of your one spot then he's your man.

John Gaiser. Gaiser is another player that has never really reached the potential many thought he would. He is still one of the best passers that this league has ever seen when he is on his game, but his shooting ability and lack of concentration at times has led to him being labeled as a career sub. With the proper attention a few years back this could possibly have been avoided, but I think it is probably too late now. He has some turnover problems and will get into foul trouble also. He will make a nice sub for someone, but I wouldn't let him play many minutes.

Omar Jefferson. I have heard that he will be extended by Brooklyn which wouldn't surprise me. I think he is pretty much the player that makes the team go. He's an amazing scorer that can shoot from anywhere on the court . While he does look to shoot as much as he can he is a smart player and knows how to find open teammates after the defense is drawn to him. He's a premier passer and his defense is really coming into its' own. At age 25 I think he would be possibly the top free agent in this years group if he doesn't get an extension.

Felipe Juarez. Juarez is another offensive minded point guard. He is a solid scorer who loves to challenge any big man in the paint. He is also capable of faking a drive and pulling up for the deep shot. This flexibility is what makes him dangerous. He isn't a very productive passer as a point guard though which leads some to believe he is more of a shooting guard type. This is even further perpetuated when you look at his defensive stats which show that he is a very casual defender. He also suffers some mental lapses and will pick up dumb fouls and commit some turnovers. If he plays a good calm game he is a deadly weapon, but can he do that consistently?

Vincent Robinson. Robinson starts to fall back into more of a pure point guard type of mold. He doesn't look to shoot very much and you wouldn't want to trust him to hit a game winner although he can hit the occasional 3 pointer. He is best suited as a passer where he excels. He can put out some highlight reel dishes and almost never turns it over. His defense is also a selling point as he wreaks havoc on opposing players with lockdown ability and great body control.

Jimmy Whalen. Whalen has all the tools to be a star in the WBA, but he just hasn't put together all the tools he has for a complete season yet. He is a great passer and plays a decent game offensively. His shooting is solid for a guard and he can score some points too. His defense is pretty good and he will get some steals. His biggest detractor is his lack of focus as he will commit some turnovers at times and will also pick up some fouls.

April 23rd, 2006

WBA STATS ANALYZER: WEEK 12

MMF

WEEK 12		MMF	TOTAL		MMF
1	Bishop Stein	173.35	1 (=)	Bishop Stein	1702
2	Mario Bailey	165.95	2 (=)	Abdiel Gordon	1634.9
3	Walt Jackson	157.65	3 (=)	Mario Bailey	1563.25
4	Marquez Houston	149.8	4 (+1)	Walt Jackson	1517.1
5	Jay Vasquez	149.05	5 (-1)	Heiko Van Brand	1489.55
6	Omar Jefferson	148.2	6 (+2)	Jay Vasquez	1483.3
7	Shane Strom	142.25	7 (-1)	Cordell Parks	1481.35
8	Cordell Parks	137.8	8 (+2)	Shane Strom	1451.65
9	Tom Kinsey	133.25	9 (+2)	Omar Jefferson	1449.75
10	Roy Base	129	10 (-1)	Devonta Corriga	1439.75
11	Lou Gonzales	127.65	11 (-4)	Dave Williams	1439.4
12	Brad Bangerter	122	12 (+1)	Marquez Houston	1436.7
13	Devonta Corriga	121.25	13 (-1)	Lou Gonzales	1427.9
14	Heiko Van Brand	120.6	14 (+2)	Jaxon McCall	1297.1
15	Jaxon McCall	117.3	15 (-1)	Obafemi Mabruke	1296.5
16	Abdiel Gordon	116.5	16 (-1)	Craig Bradshaw	1291.45
17	Anthony Curtis	114.95	17 (=)	Roy Base	1273.05
18	Elvis Harris	114	18 (+1)	Maury Coleman	1230.15
19	Austyn Williams	113.15	19 (+1)	Brad Bangerter	1219.05
20	Greg Lacy	111.6	20 (+4)	Tom Kinsey	1205.65
21	Cory Mosley	110.45	21 (-3)	Juwan Bixby	1200.2
22	Ramon Phelan	109.55	22 (-1)	Ahmed Dougherty	1181.75
23	Al Herbert	108.95	23 (-1)	Kent Mercer	1174.1
24	Tony Dimateo	108.7	24 (-1)	Mike Bennett	1170.6
25	Samir Sheth	108.5	25 (+2)	Parker Mason	1148.3
26	Maury Coleman	107	26 (=)	Sean Ashman	1144.55
27	Yuri Vilasny	105.2	27 (+2)	Yuri Vilasny	1144.3
28	Dave Williams	105.05	28 (-3)	Oshodi Bombata	1139.7
29	Reed Moses	104.5	29 (+1)	Oman Fatafehi	1130.3
30	Simeon Hill	103.85	30 (+2)	Cory Mosley	1128.4

VORP

WEEK 12		VORP	TOTAL		VORP
1	Mario Bailey	60.121	1 (=)	Bishop Stein	508.468
2	Bishop Stein	57.463	2 (=)	Mario Bailey	507.376
3	Tony Dimateo	45.659	3 (=)	Lou Gonzales	444.701
4	Walt Jackson	45.342	4 (=)	Abdiel Gordon	433.309
5	Omar Jefferson	45.112	5 (+1)	Omar Jefferson	430.583
6	Marquez Houston	43.343	6 (-1)	Dave Williams	428.117
7	Cordell Parks	41.830	7 (=)	Walt Jackson	423.286
8	Jay Vasquez	40.154	8 (=)	Cordell Parks	413.932
9	Jaxon McCall	39.396	9 (=)	Maury Coleman	405.653
10	Tom Kinsey	38.828	10 (+1)	Marquez Houston	404.056
11	Lou Gonzales	38.779	11 (-1)	Jaxon McCall	403.549
12	Roy Base	37.941	12 (+1)	Jay Vasquez	391.289
13	Elvis Harris	37.151	13 (-1)	Ahmed Dougherty	379.861
14	Maury Coleman	36.987	14 (=)	Devonta Corriga	377.110
15	Ramon Phelan	36.774	15 (=)	Shane Strom	363.994
16	Devonta Corriga	36.086	16 (=)	Oshodi Bombata	346.786
17	Anthony Curtis	34.610	17 (+1)	Heiko Van Brand	327.598
18	Shane Strom	31.371	18 (-1)	Mike Bennett	325.766
19	Brad Bangerter	30.440	19 (=)	Tom Kinsey	322.622
20	Dave Williams	30.013	20 (=)	Craig Bradshaw	312.754
21	Bobby Cress	29.955	21 (+5)	Anthony Curtis	305.062
22	Craig Bradshaw	29.944	22 (=)	Oman Fatafehi	303.704
23	Austyn Williams	29.776	23 (+1)	Sean Ashman	300.155
24	Cristobal Dashe	29.738	24 (+7)	Tony Dimateo	300.000
25	Dave Troychak	29.652	25 (+2)	Brad Bangerter	298.821
26	Abdiel Gordon	29.154	26 (-5)	Wayne Taylor	297.908
27	Heiko Van Brand	28.990	27 (-4)	Charlie Meyers	295.093
28	Reed Moses	28.855	28 (+4)	Roy Base	292.103
29	Kurt Beck	28.773	29 (-4)	Juwan Bixby	289.123
30	Jim McCarthy	28.419	30 (-2)	Kent Mercer	285.127

WEEK 12		AV	TOTAL		AV
1	Mario Bailey	2.40803	1 (+1)	Bishop Stein	13.022
2	Bishop Stein	2.33035	2 (+2)	Mario Bailey	12.768
3	Marquez Houston	2.25179	3 (-2)	Abdiel Gordon	12.763
4	Jay Vasquez	2.21217	4 (-1)	Heiko Van Brand	12.713
5	Walt Jackson	2.20223	5 (=)	Lou Gonzales	12.468
6	Cordell Parks	2.08171	6 (+2)	Jay Vasquez	12.440
7	Lou Gonzales	2.05123	7 (-1)	Cordell Parks	12.412
8	Tom Kinsey	2.03082	8 (-1)	Devonta Corriga	12.294
9	Omar Jefferson	2.02058	9 (=)	Marquez Houston	12.289
10	Roy Base	2.00007	10 (=)	Walt Jackson	11.985
11	Shane Strom	1.98979	11 (=)	Craig Bradshaw	11.626
12	Brad Bangerter	1.98979	12 (=)	Shane Strom	11.569
13	Heiko Van Brand	1.94848	13 (=)	Dave Williams	11.293
14	Greg Lacy	1.90687	14 (+2)	Brad Bangerter	11.184
15	Devonta Corriga	1.89642	15 (-1)	Obafemi Mabruke	11.120
16	Al Herbert	1.85443	16 (+2)	Omar Jefferson	10.963
17	Elvis Harris	1.83332	17 (-2)	Juwan Bixby	10.934
18	Simeon Hill	1.83332	18 (-1)	Jaxon McCall	10.864
19	Ramon Phelan	1.82273	19 (+4)	Roy Base	10.846
20	Anthony Curtis	1.81213	20 (=)	Greg Lacy	10.817
21	Reed Moses	1.81213	21 (-2)	Oman Fatafehi	10.729
22	Cory Mosley	1.79085	22 (-1)	Mike Bennett	10.653
23	Jaxon McCall	1.74804	23 (+5)	Tom Kinsey	10.605
24	Jarius Miles	1.73728	24 (+2)	Cory Mosley	10.576
25	Cristobal Dashe	1.71570	25 (-1)	Sean Ashman	10.558
26	Oman Fatafehi	1.71570	26 (-4)	Oshodi Bombata	10.505
27	Donavan Jones	1.69403	27 (=)	Jim McCarthy	10.452
28	Craig Bradshaw	1.68316	28 (-3)	Kent Mercer	10.446
29	Sean Ashman	1.68316	29 (=)	Paul Spagnoli	10.202
30	Tony Dimateo	1.67226	30 (=)	Maury Coleman	10.113

April 22nd, 2006

Jalen Bell: Remembering Chuck Murphy

The patch with number 41 rested on the shoulder of his Seoul uniform, like a

policeman's badge. Officials and league representatives spoke with general

manager Tony Swagger and head coach Bill Cash for almost ten minutes, as the

start of the game against Toronto was delayed for the sake of Jalen Bell and

the memory of a teammate.

"When Chuck died," Bell said in a post game news conference, "people seemed

to overlook him. Felt like a really horrible thing to do to a man who was

part of a world champion team just the season before, and when I was traded

here, I met with Tony to ask if I could do something in Chuck's memory."

Chuck Murphy, a reserve center for the Salt Lake City Fanatics, died in a

car accident on February 27, 2006, en route to catch a flight for the

following night's game in Toronto. Murphy, who had been seeing a back

specialist in Salt Lake City, had yet to play this season due to a severe

muscle strain, had not been placed on injured reserve as he said he would be

there if he was needed.

Given Salt Lake's record and their success this season, he wasn't needed in

the lineup. After meeting with a back specialist while the team was hosted

by Seoul, his car slipped on a patch of ice and crossed lanes. He was

broadsided by an empty passenger bus and driven off the road. Murphy died

that night.

"Chuck and I were roomates," Bell said. "So maybe I knew him better than the

rest of the roster did. It just seemed like he deserved to be remembered

with more than just a minute of silence before the next home game. So I when

I got here, and Bill and Tony were waiting to meet me at the airport, I had

a request to make of them."

Chuck Murphy's contract had been included in the trade, and Seoul had

already agreed to pay the remainder of this season's salary to Murphy's

widow. Jalen's request, however, was for the right to wear a patch on his

uniform with #41, Chuck Murphy's number, for the rest of the season.

"Swagger and his team went to work, contacting the commissioner's office and

cutting through all the red tape about uniform rules and so on. I couldn't

ask the other players to wear these patches, they hadn't known Chuck or

played against him this season. It was something I had to do myself."

Dispensation came through from the commissioner's office minutes before the

game was to begin, one of the perils of making a request from the other side

of the world.

"The referees were on me to change uniforms, telling me they wouldn't let me

play if I had that patch on...to their credit, Bill and Arron were there to

argue my case the whole way. When the dispensation got run down by one of

Tony's office crew, it held up the start of the game while the officials

looked it over, Toronto's coaches looked it over. It was like they thought I

was wearing a gang symbol or something, but in the end, it was just making

sure that Chuck was remembered.

Allowed to play, the game started ten minutes late and was won 95-94 in the

closing seconds with a three point shot from Bell that hit nothing but net.

Toronto's Walt Jackson was unable to get the last shot off with 1.2 seconds

on the clock, and Bell finished with 15 points on the night.

Additional Notes:

Chuck Murphy's widow has been given complimentary front row tickets by Seoul

to attend their matchup in Salt Lake City next week. Hotel reservations and

seats have also been made for the widow Murphy and her son for the flight

following the game back to South Korea to the Seoul Nebraska game. She will

travel with the team on their chartered flight and will return stateside for

the Dragons' away game against division leader Oregon. The Fanatics were in

Seoul on the night that Murphy died, and prior to the game against Nebraska,

Tiziana Murphy will be presented with a Seoul jersey with her husband's name

and number. Jalen Bell will make the presentation.

April 21st, 2006

What better way to reward your best performer than with a ticket out of

town?

An odd scenario that could only make sense in professional sports, where the

Seoul Dragons hosted their fan award ceremonies on Tuesday. The player voted

team MVP for the Seoul Dragons, guard/forward Eugene LaMaitre, was permitted

a few extra days before reporting to Salt Lake where he would join his new

team in the midst of a battle for first place in the Midwest Division.

LaMaitre, who had received 36% of the vote, edged out team co-captain Joe

Siebert (34%) in the first fan-voted awards ceremony for the fledgling

franchise. As part of their joint charity work with the "Just 100 Won"

foundation, the Dragons joined actors and performers in Daegu for a charity

week with a surprise for fans.

LaMaitre would not finish the season with the Dragons, instead being sent

with cash to Salt Lake in exchange for Jalen Bell and a pair of first round

draft picks. Bell will be suited up and ready to play in Friday's home game

against the Toronto Dinos.

"It's a tremendous honor," LaMaitre said, accepting the trophy before a

crowd of over five thousand people. "I wish I could stay and be part of the

coming seasons. I'm proud to say that I was part of this team in their first

season, and wish all the luck to Bill, Arron, and my former teammates for

the rest of the year and the seasons to come. I think South Korea is lucky

to have a team like this, one that we could well be facing in the playoffs a

couple of years down the line."

"I hate to see Gene go," head coach Bill Cash said. "He's been the glue

that's brought this group together for most of the year. I know Salt Lake

City is getting a legend, and Gene is getting a real shot at winning it all

this year."

"It felt like the right choice to make," general manager T.D. Swagger said

at a press conference following the event. "Jalen gets a chance to be the

top scoring option here and we get a test drive with one of the top free

agents for next season, and Gene gets put into the heart of a very deep and

very dangerous lineup. Both sides got what they really wanted in the end."

A charity auction included game worn jerseys and clinics with the athletes

as well as memorabilia and appearances with entertainment and musical

figures raised 770,000,000 Won (over $800,000) for the charity, most closely

associated with the March of Dimes. As a side note, rookies Eiji Yamaha and

Ajan Estay combined bids to win a lunch with singer Park Ji Yoon.

Other award winners for the team in fan voting:

Michael Huryta, Comeback of the Year

Sam Plummer, 6th Man of the Year

Brian Armstrong, Rookie of the Year

April 17th, 2006

WBA STATS ANALYZER: WEEK 11

MMF

WEEK 11		MMF	TOTAL		MMF
1	Walt Jackson	179.15	1 (+1)	Bishop Stein	1528.65
2	Mario Bailey	156.75	2 (-1)	Abdiel Gordon	1518.4
3	Bishop Stein	154.3	3 (+1)	Mario Bailey	1397.3
4	Devonta Corriga	143.1	4 (-1)	Heiko Van Brand	1368.95
5	Jay Vasquez	138.7	5 (+6)	Walt Jackson	1359.45
6	Omar Jefferson	129.95	6 (-1)	Cordell Parks	1343.55
7	Anthony Curtis	127.65	7 (-1)	Dave Williams	1334.35
8	Heiko Van Brand	123.4	8 (-1)	Jay Vasquez	1334.25
9	Shane Strom	122.9	9 (+3)	Devonta Corriga	1318.5
10	Charlie Meyers	121.35	10 (-2)	Shane Strom	1309.4
11	Gerhold Verholm	116.6	11 (+2)	Omar Jefferson	1301.55
12	Cordell Parks	116.05	12 (-3)	Lou Gonzales	1300.25
13	Dave Williams	114.65	13 (-3)	Marquez Houston	1286.9
14	Ahmed Dougherty	113.85	14 (=)	Obafemi Mabruke	1207.8
15	Lou Gonzales	113.8	15 (=)	Craig Bradshaw	1193.4
16	Anson Valente	113.4	16 (=)	Jaxon McCall	1179.8
17	Donavan Jones	110.25	17 (=)	Roy Base	1144.05
18	Abdiel Gordon	107.8	18 (+2)	Juwan Bixby	1124.25
19	George Holt	107.4	19 (=)	Maury Coleman	1123.15
20	Craig Bradshaw	104.3	20 (-2)	Brad Bangerter	1097.05
21	Juwan Bixby	103.75	21 (+6)	Ahmed Dougherty	1087.95
22	Marquez Houston	102.85	22 (+2)	Kent Mercer	1077.4
23	Cory Mosley	102.1	23 (-1)	Mike Bennett	1076.4
24	Abdullah Chanda	99.75	24 (-3)	Tom Kinsey	1072.4
25	Kent Mercer	99.4	25 (-2)	Oshodi Bombata	1068.35
26	Obafemi Mabruke	97.6	26 (-1)	Sean Ashman	1046.4
27	Mike Ivey	97.4	27 (-1)	Parker Mason	1044.5
28	Zane Rivers	96.55	28 (+3)	Wayne Taylor	1039.5
29	Boom-Boom Casey	94.65	29 (-1)	Yuri Vilasny	1039.1
30	Daren Benson	94	30 (=)	Oman Fatafehi	1029.05

VORP

WEEK 11		VORP	TOTAL		VORP
1	Mario Bailey	52.407	1 (=)	Bishop Stein	451.209
2	Bishop Stein	50.560	2 (=)	Mario Bailey	447.711
3	Walt Jackson	49.765	3 (+1)	Lou Gonzales	405.863
4	Devonta Corriga	42.138	4 (-1)	Abdiel Gordon	404.498
5	Ahmed Dougherty	40.969	5 (=)	Dave Williams	398.149
6	Omar Jefferson	39.609	6 (=)	Omar Jefferson	385.431
7	Anthony Curtis	38.311	7 (+4)	Walt Jackson	377.353
8	Gerhold Verholm	35.858	8 (=)	Cordell Parks	372.190
9	Cordell Parks	35.503	9 (-2)	Maury Coleman	368.374
10	Charlie Meyers	35.153	10 (-1)	Jaxon McCall	364.015
11	Dave Williams	34.764	11 (-1)	Marquez Houston	360.573
12	Lou Gonzales	33.847	12 (+1)	Ahmed Dougherty	353.131
13	Jay Vasquez	30.427	13 (-1)	Jay Vasquez	351.091
14	Jaxon McCall	30.399	14 (+2)	Devonta Corriga	341.018
15	Abdiel Gordon	29.694	15 (-1)	Shane Strom	332.543
16	Wayne Taylor	29.486	16 (-1)	Oshodi Bombata	326.985
17	Maury Coleman	29.144	17 (=)	Mike Bennett	299.086
18	Cory Mosley	28.465	18 (=)	Heiko Van Brand	298.651
19	Jalen Bell	27.927	19 (=)	Tom Kinsey	283.407
20	Oshodi Bombata	27.688	20 (+1)	Craig Bradshaw	282.921
21	Shane Strom	27.664	21 (+6)	Wayne Taylor	279.609
22	Marquez Houston	27.544	22 (=)	Oman Fatafehi	278.526
23	George Holt	27.407	23 (+10)	Charlie Meyers	273.843
24	Kent Mercer	27.316	24 (+1)	Sean Ashman	272.809
25	Zachariah Saler	26.815	25 (+1)	Juwan Bixby	272.412
26	Heiko Van Brand	26.792	26 (+5)	Anthony Curtis	270.785
27	Mike Ivey	26.169	27 (-7)	Brad Bangerter	268.256
28	Daren Benson	25.964	28 (+4)	Kent Mercer	265.364
29	Donavan Jones	25.722	29 (+4)	Obafemi Mabruke	264.692
30	Cristobal Dashe	25.174	30 (-1)	Yuri Vilasny	262.258

WEEK 11		AV	TOTAL		AV
1	Walt Jackson	2.39837	1 (=)	Abdiel Gordon	12.126
2	Mario Bailey	2.25179	2 (+1)	Bishop Stein	12.024
3	Bishop Stein	2.18230	3 (-1)	Heiko Van Brand	11.922
4	Devonta Corriga	2.13220	4 (+2)	Mario Bailey	11.718
5	Jay Vasquez	2.07157	5 (-1)	Lou Gonzales	11.615
6	Anthony Curtis	1.96917	6 (-1)	Cordell Parks	11.541
7	Heiko Van Brand	1.95883	7 (+2)	Devonta Corriga	11.523
8	Donavan Jones	1.87547	8 (=)	Jay Vasquez	11.495
9	Charlie Meyers	1.86496	9 (-2)	Marquez Houston	11.316
10	Lou Gonzales	1.86496	10 (+3)	Walt Jackson	11.033
11	Cordell Parks	1.81213	11 (-1)	Craig Bradshaw	10.957
12	Shane Strom	1.81213	12 (=)	Shane Strom	10.729
13	Omar Jefferson	1.76949	13 (-2)	Dave Williams	10.700
14	Gerhold Verholm	1.76949	14 (+1)	Obafemi Mabruke	10.564
15	Anson Valente	1.74804	15 (+1)	Juwan Bixby	10.399
16	George Holt	1.73728	16 (-2)	Brad Bangerter	10.333
17	Craig Bradshaw	1.72650	17 (+1)	Jaxon McCall	10.143
18	Juwan Bixby	1.70487	18 (+7)	Omar Jefferson	10.089
19	Ahmed Dougherty	1.69403	19 (+1)	Oman Fatafehi	10.023
20	Dave Williams	1.69403	20 (-3)	Greg Lacy	10.005
21	Cory Mosley	1.66134	21 (+1)	Mike Bennett	9.993
22	Zane Rivers	1.66134	22 (-1)	Oshodi Bombata	9.987
23	Abdullah Chanda	1.66134	23 (-4)	Roy Base	9.981
24	Abdiel Gordon	1.65040	24 (-1)	Sean Ashman	9.866
25	Marquez Houston	1.63944	25 (+2)	Kent Mercer	9.824
26	Obafemi Mabruke	1.63944	26 (+2)	Cory Mosley	9.824
27	Kent Mercer	1.62844	27 (-1)	Jim McCarthy	9.769
28	Bobby Cress	1.61743	28 (-4)	Tom Kinsey	9.715
29	Boom-Boom Casey	1.60639	29 (=)	Paul Spagnoli	9.605
30	Mike Ivey	1.59532	30 (=)	Maury Coleman	9.459

April 16th, 2006

WBA STATS ANALYZER: WEEK 10

MMF

WEEK 10		MMF	TOTAL		MMF
1	Abdiel Gordon	171.75	1 (+1)	Abdiel Gordon	1410.6
2	Omar Jefferson	160.1	2 (-1)	Bishop Stein	1374.35
3	Mario Bailey	151.1	3 (+1)	Heiko Van Brand	1245.55
4	Brandon Morfeld	140.7	4 (+3)	Mario Bailey	1240.55
5	Heiko Van Brand	134.25	5 (-2)	Cordell Parks	1227.5
6	Shane Strom	131.1	6 (-1)	Dave Williams	1219.7
7	Roy Base	130.15	7 (+3)	Jay Vasquez	1195.55
8	Jay Vasquez	129.65	8 (+4)	Shane Strom	1186.5
9	Bishop Stein	116.05	9 (-1)	Lou Gonzales	1186.45
10	Dave Williams	116	10 (-4)	Marquez Houston	1184.05
11	Walt Jackson	115.75	11 (=)	Walt Jackson	1180.3
12	Lou Gonzales	113.7	12 (-3)	Devonta Corriga	1175.4
13	Craig Bradshaw	112.5	13 (+1)	Omar Jefferson	1171.6
14	Tom Kinsey	110.5	14 (-1)	Obafemi Mabruke	1110.2
15	Anthony Curtis	107.55	15 (+1)	Craig Bradshaw	1089.1
16	Devonta Corriga	107.4	16 (-1)	Jaxon McCall	1086.25
17	Oman Fatafehi	107	17 (=)	Roy Base	1075.2
18	Jaxon McCall	106.65	18 (+1)	Brad Bangerter	1035.55
19	Cristobal Dashe	103.7	19 (-1)	Maury Coleman	1034.3
20	Wayne Taylor	101.8	20 (+1)	Juwan Bixby	1020.5
21	Juwan Bixby	101.6	21 (+4)	Tom Kinsey	1017.45
22	Brad Bangerter	101.25	22 (-2)	Mike Bennett	995.25
23	Dexter Kodak	97.8	23 (-1)	Oshodi Bombata	990.65
24	Obafemi Mabruke	97.8	24 (+2)	Kent Mercer	978
25	Keith Douglas	97.6	25 (+4)	Sean Ashman	976.15
26	Angelo Bacchi	97.6	26 (-3)	Parker Mason	975.25
27	Al Herbert	97.15	27 (=)	Ahmed Dougherty	974.1
28	Danny Hainge	97	28 (=)	Yuri Vilasny	969.7
29	Mark Carr	96.7	29 (-5)	Greg Lacy	960.8
30	Kadeem Reed	96.55	30 (+2)	Oman Fatafehi	949.9

VORP

WEEK 10		VORP	TOTAL		VORP
1	Anthony Curtis	49.3902	1 (=)	Bishop Stein	400.9385
2	Bishop Stein	47.0646	2 (=)	Mario Bailey	394.8982
3	Mike Bennett	44.4507	3 (+2)	Abdiel Gordon	374.7513
4	Jay Vasquez	42.7115	4 (-1)	Lou Gonzales	371.9979
5	Walt Jackson	41.1125	5 (-1)	Dave Williams	363.3704
6	Shane Strom	39.4845	6 (+4)	Omar Jefferson	345.8853
7	Tom Kinsey	38.3066	7 (+1)	Maury Coleman	339.2173
8	Dave Williams	37.6681	8 (-1)	Cordell Parks	335.5121
9	Charlie Meyers	37.2134	9 (=)	Jaxon McCall	333.5555
10	Ahmed Dougherty	35.8257	10 (-4)	Marquez Houston	332.7619
11	John Devine	33.8884	11 (+1)	Walt Jackson	326.1384
12	Angelo Bacchi	33.3811	12 (+1)	Jay Vasquez	320.7024
13	Branko Filipovi	33.2439	13 (-2)	Ahmed Dougherty	312.3021
14	Mario Bailey	32.7185	14 (+2)	Shane Strom	304.7750
15	Daren Benson	31.8093	15 (=)	Oshodi Bombata	299.8566
16	Eugene LaMaitre	31.5847	16 (-2)	Devonta Corriga	298.8073
17	Lou Gonzales	30.9007	17 (=)	Mike Bennett	275.8048
18	Harry Jarvis	30.7326	18 (=)	Heiko Van Brand	271.8541
19	Pat Stephenson	30.5315	19 (=)	Tom Kinsey	270.4077
20	Bill Yeager	29.9544	20 (+2)	Brad Bangerter	258.2526
21	Gordon Whitehou	29.7716	21 (+2)	Craig Bradshaw	257.9809
22	Paul Spagnoli	29.4322	22 (+7)	Oman Fatafehi	257.9556
23	Tom Perkins	29.3109	23 (+5)	Dexter Kodak	256.1660
24	Jerry Bramson	29.1669	24 (=)	Tony Dimateo	254.4977
25	Anson Valente	28.7682	25 (-5)	Sean Ashman	252.8123
26	Chad O'Donnell	28.0018	26 (+6)	Juwan Bixby	250.1353
27	Samir Sheth	27.9106	27 (=)	Wayne Taylor	249.6042
28	Evilio Nunez	27.7804	28 (+5)	Roy Base	246.4944
29	Wayne Taylor	27.7570	29 (-4)	Yuri Vilasny	244.8048
30	Kurt Beck	27.7323	30 (+1)	Branko Filipovi	242.6713

WEEK 10		AV	TOTAL		AV
1	Abdiel Gordon	2.34985	1 (=)	Abdiel Gordon	11.48329
2	Mario Bailey	2.21217	2 (+2)	Heiko Van Brand	11.10827
3	Brandon Morfeld	2.14225	3 (-1)	Bishop Stein	11.08506
4	Omar Jefferson	2.10196	4 (+2)	Lou Gonzales	10.84616
5	Heiko Van Brand	2.06141	5 (-2)	Cordell Parks	10.79934
6	Jay Vasquez	1.95883	6 (+3)	Mario Bailey	10.72899
7	Roy Base	1.93810	7 (-2)	Marquez Houston	10.66436
8	Shane Strom	1.90687	8 (=)	Jay Vasquez	10.60550
9	Lou Gonzales	1.88595	9 (-2)	Devonta Corriga	10.59960
10	Oman Fatafehi	1.86496	10 (=)	Craig Bradshaw	10.24998
11	Craig Bradshaw	1.85443	11 (=)	Dave Williams	10.00466
12	Cristobal Dashe	1.82273	12 (+4)	Shane Strom	9.96860
13	Bishop Stein	1.75877	13 (+1)	Walt Jackson	9.93249
14	Brad Bangerter	1.75877	14 (+1)	Brad Bangerter	9.92044
15	Walt Jackson	1.74804	15 (-3)	Obafemi Mabruke	9.89633
16	Tom Kinsey	1.74804	16 (+1)	Juwan Bixby	9.69061
17	Devonta Corriga	1.74804	17 (-4)	Greg Lacy	9.59939
18	Jaxon McCall	1.72650	18 (-2)	Jaxon McCall	9.56282
19	Dave Williams	1.72650	19 (+2)	Roy Base	9.53842
20	Juwan Bixby	1.72650	20 (+3)	Oman Fatafehi	9.45896
21	Anthony Curtis	1.69403	21 (-3)	Oshodi Bombata	9.44059
22	Al Herbert	1.65040	22 (-2)	Mike Bennett	9.38541
23	Sean Ashman	1.63944	23 (-1)	Sean Ashman	9.36085
24	Angelo Bacchi	1.61743	24 (+1)	Tom Kinsey	9.34242
25	John Greene	1.60639	25 (+5)	Omar Jefferson	9.33627
26	Obafemi Mabruke	1.59532	26 (=)	Jim McCarthy	9.16979
27	Keith Douglas	1.58423	27 (-3)	Kent Mercer	9.14504
28	Al Lee	1.57311	28 (-1)	Cory Mosley	9.12646
29	George Faup	1.57311	29 (=)	Paul Spagnoli	8.99607
30	Simeon Hill	1.57311	30 (+2)	Maury Coleman	8.90254

April 14th, 2006

Deadline Deals

Part Four

Rumors of deals come flooding in as negotiations become fast and furious between WBA offices. General Managers remain near their phones, reading scouting reports and watching tapes to scout out the best of the available players on the market. By the time of publication, any number of moves can be made by any team-this focuses on what areas a team MAY focus on in the last few days before the deadline.

With forty-eight hours before the trade deadline elapses, we conclude our look at each team in the WBA with Omaha through Toronto, to see who is most likely to stay, who is likely to go, and a few possible destinations.

Omaha: five trades

A smart move to acquire Evans now in the push for the 8th seed in the west, and Sandler is more tried and tested on the floor than the young Luca McMillan. A team hunting for the chance to play upset might not yet be done with their playoff hopes, and the search for another scoring option may lead them to acquire Peter Parker for Ed Rhodes and a pair of second rounders. Rhodes, underutilized by Omaha, could be a bargain to re-sign for Alaska in the process. Should the team look toward next year, Ramiro Watts could make a playoff contender that much more solid with his 50%+ shooting. With one trade under their belt this week, the likelihood of another major deal is slim. Still, if there is an emergency in the coming days, watch for some of that cap space to be put to use to avert disaster.

Oregon: one trade

Barring an explosion that would make the Hindenberg look like the strike of a match, Oregon has clinched the division, crafted an all-star roster, and invested in the future with Ian Tilmon. What more could they ask for? Honestly, perhaps a little more cap space to come for the pending free agency, and with their big four locked up for years to come, Corey Moseley and Cole Bayo are the most likely to be moved if anyone is. Then again, Ian Tilmon’s successful campaign could warrant a higher payday for a lower cost than anyone on the team. No deals are imminent, but never say never. In the meantime, enjoy what has become a Western Conference Dynasty.

Paris: two trades

The second first place team to be reviewed, and the second team that is not likely to be making a move leading into the playoffs. This Paris team is a vast improvement over last year’s finals team-and that’s saying a great deal. The acquisition of anything outside of a draft pick would likely lead to the release of Watson or DeAngelo, and moreover the trade of a salaried player. With so much in place and so little to improve on, and a bonifide shot at the #1 overall pick next season, trades will only be made to give this team a solid future two or three years down the road. Don’t expect much here.

Rochester: three trades

Seven games over .500 and twelve and a half games out of first place, Rochester has the unenviable task of being a good team in a great division. Dave Williams is nearing the end of his contract, and the fans have to believe he would want to stay a bit more if he had a title legacy. With Davion Stahl underproducing, in high demand, and having racked up the frequent flier miles already, there’s potential for him to be moved one more time to give Williams a reason to stick around. Perhaps can be moved for Toronto’s Abdullah Chanda, or part of a deal for Ellis Law. They’ll be trolling the wires for the best options, and an upgrade to defense may be all they need.

Sacramento: four trades

Outside of the two year deal Oregon gave Ian Tilmon, one has to look at Jesse Sczygiel as one of the year’s best bargains, a castoff from Paris who’s filled a hole admirably. Injuries and misfortune have plagued them, but they stand a chance at making the seventh or eighth playoff seed in the West, and if any team could play spoiler, this is it. Will they make a play for a big name to improve their offense for that final run? Indications that Jalen Bell of Salt Lake is on the market, and could be a good acquisition for the right price. With only piecemeal coming back for free agency next year, don’t be surprised if John Van Horne is placed on the market if the team decides to call it a year.

Salt Lake City: one trade

A dogfight in the west for Salt Lake and Colorado to determine the Midwest Division champion. The difference between the third and fifth seed could come down to who has the staying power at the end of the season. Indications are that Salt Lake is looking to move Jalen Bell to improve what is already an incredible powerhouse lineup. Expect to hear discussions bandied about as Bell will hope to go somewhere that he can show off his skills as the number one scorer for a team, something that will guarantee a higher payday following free agency. The bench may see something of a purge to make sure the best candidates are available for the post-season.

Seoul: nine trades

The indication that both Siebert and LaMaitre are available has shown that the team is already thinking about next season. Someone will be moved from the team, almost certainly, though it is highly unlikely Daren Benson will be that player. Benson has improved as the heir to Gaiser’s legacy, and Brody Liang has proven difficult to release as he just keeps showing why he’s been a worthwhile addition. With Rojas headed for free agency and a pair of aging leaders, it’s hard to imagine Seoul not pushing to make a trade to start rebuilding next year. Twenty wins is considered to be a successful first season for an expansion franchise, and they’ve made that goal. Time to look to next season, and make that one last move if they can.

Toronto: seven trades

A blockbuster deal bringing young point guard wiz Jervan Timmons to Toronto has made the team that much more dangerous. Toronto is likely going to take a close look at an upgrade over Remi Jeay, who has the lowest shooting percentage of any starter. Timmons will need at least one more person to pass to in order to give Toronto the chance to play spoiler. Coomas Neetar could be had if someone was willing to take Jeay in turn-the potential acquisition of Art Campbell from New York would solidify the offence and allow Morfield and London to cover the shooting guard position without muchmore potential cost than Quade Nash and Hans Bryson.

April 13th, 20006

Deadline Deals

Part Three

With only a few days remaining, a major deal has occured wherein Brandon Sadler and Dontae Evans have been traded from Cincinnati to Omaha for a package including four draft picks, Angelo Bacchi, and Luca McMillan. Omaha acquires both a solid point guard and a very good power forward at what appears to be a heavy price. More on this to come.

With this final week before the trade deadline now upon us, we are halfway through our look at the 30 teams in the WBA, and today, we'll cover teams L-N to see who is most likely to stay, who is likely to go, and a few possible destinations.

Las Vegas: four trades

Ah, Las Vegas. 20-37 in their first season, and only five games out of a playoff spot in the top heavy Western conference, but showing only the most minimal interest in making it that far. A lot of cash for free agents next year, and only one big contract at this time (Otto Hameleers) leads one to believe that Vegas will not be making any further deals unless Hameleers or Rice fetches a good payoff. Vegas did not get what they had hoped this season, and the end result will be an almost full reset for next year. Vegas goes into free agency with one of the league’s worst records, a 25% handicap, but more money than most teams to find the players that they want. It is not impossible to imagine them fielding their rookies as starters for the rest of the season solely to get them more playing time and build on their experience for next season.

London: two trades

A team capable not only of adding salary, but also of making the playoffs this season given a few good breaks, the most valuable assets for them on the market are short term players like Jeremy Aarons and Jeff Sandbeck. Given Alaska’s willingness to part with Peter Parker for a bargain price, London may pick up a big part of their future lineup for the sake of cash relief and a draft pick or two. This is a team in need of a higher percentage shooter, and a player like Alaska’s Parker would be an excellent acquisition. The cap space they have saved will likely go to re-signing offensive leader Evelio Nunez in the offseason, given the bargain he proved to be this year. Sergei Danilov will not be moved barring an overwhelming deal, but that won’t stop a few teams from inquiring, given that his salary is manageable and his talent is still evident.

Long Island: Ten Trades

Over the cap and out of options, Long Island will watch the waiver wire to fill the few holes that exist in their lineup. A young big man, such as Salt Lake City’s Chris Rose, could likely be had for a waiver claim and would be an excellent investment to develop over time if he played well the rest of the year. Watch for the offseason, as they will not likely be re-signing Doherty, and will instead look at free agents to be like John Gaiser. Doherty might not last the season, if the right name is available as a FA. McCarthy, Doherty, and Gorman amount to almost eighteen million dollars set to come off the books as free agency promises to carry some big name players looking for a concrete winner. As such, Long Island will keep an eye open for the best players who can be used to fill out the rest of this season before diving at the opportunity to sign the missing pieces once the playoffs are done.

Mexico City: two trades

A team that is over the cap, next seasonbrings with it five expiring contracts, two first round picks, and a second round choice. It’s unlikely that John Gaiser will be re-signed, and Pete Merritt and the current coach have not seen eye to eye, leading one to imagine fifteen million dollars used to fill two spots after the draft. It’s possible that underrated Odibe King, Gaiser, and one of those draft picks could lead to a big score like Nebraska’s Tom Perkins, who has indicated a willingness to sign for much less next season. Mexico City is in dire need of sharpshooters, and it’s likely that they will simply wait until the offseason, unless the underachieving Peter Parker can be had for a bargain price.

Miami: No trades

Lingering on the edge of average, Miami’s numbers are comparable to their opponents’ in most categories. The team is good, but lacks the nudge that could lead them to be great. In a season where they have not only been quiet, but downright cryptic about their intentions, a major deal could easily shock and awe the average WBA fan into watching them again. Fatafehi is a premiere presence as a rebounder, and his high salary will scare most teams away. Despite that, there is a chance that Fatafehi may end up in London as part of a deal for Sergei Danilov, or in Nebraska to replace Tom Perkins. Expect Miami to remain silent until the deadline, when they will do their best to surprise the casual fan.

Nebraska: Four trades

It takes a certain kind of courage to rebuild your team in those last few moments before the deadline, and Nebraska has proven themselves to be among the most courageous teams in the WBA. The blockbuster deal with Toronto provided them Magic Toby and Simeon Hill, whose offensive and rebounding presence will make them a dangerous opponent to face. The team has lost a step, giving up young passing whiz Jervan Timmons for Umberto DiTullio, perennially forgotten when the time comes to look at the best point guards in the league. Nebraska is gearing up for the playoff run, and one could expect them to look for a scoring presence off the bench. A team that could easily look to a Kumanchik in the end.

\New York: two trades

Certain not to advance to the playoffs this year, the team that has a three contracts coming off the books that could be of interest, particularly to teams fighting to make that final run to the playoffs without incurring a heavy cost for the future. Center Charles Cushman is likely the most tempting of these targets, someone that Toronto has looked at closely recently. A move to the West Coast is certainly possible, as is the potential for Art Campbell, a level-headed and clever small forward, to depart for Las Vegas in exchange for a second round pick and Kaniel Hobbs. Cristobal Dasher, on the other hand, has the most potential to make an impact wherever he goes, and a Cress and Costantini for Dasher and Lee mega-deal is not a total impossibility. Watch to see if New York keeps the money, or moves to set some pieces for next season.

April 13th, 2006

WBA STATS ANALYZER: WEEK 9

MMF

WEEK 8		MMF	TOTAL		MMF
1	Roy Base	134.85	1	Bishop Stein	1258.3
2	Abdiel Gordon	134.5	2	Abdiel Gordon	1238.85
3	Samir Sheth	125.25	3	Cordell Parks	1139.05
4	Ahmed Dougherty	118.25	4	Heiko Van Brand	1111.3
5	Juwan Bixby	115.95	5	Dave Williams	1103.7
6	Brad Bangerter	115.35	6	Marquez Houston	1092.25
7	Obafemi Mabruke	113.05	7	Mario Bailey	1089.45
8	Cordell Parks	112.95	8	Lou Gonzales	1072.75
9	Greg Lacy	110.7	9	Devonta Corriga	1068
10	Bobby Egan	109.2	10	Jay Vasquez	1065.9
11	Dave Williams	106.35	11	Walt Jackson	1064.55
12	Tom Kinsey	105.85	12	Shane Strom	1055.4
13	Heiko Van Brand	105.7	13	Obafemi Mabruke	1012.4
14	Marquez Houston	105.2	14	Omar Jefferson	1011.5
15	Parker Mason	104.8	15	Jaxon McCall	979.6
16	Walt Jackson	102.3	16	Craig Bradshaw	976.6
17	Sean Ashman	102	17	Roy Base	945.05
18	Gordon Whitehou	101.4	18	Maury Coleman	941
19	Bill Yeager	101.35	19	Brad Bangerter	934.3
20	Jay Vasquez	101.1	20	Mike Bennett	919.9
21	Pat Stephenson	100.1	21	Juwan Bixby	918.9
22	Mark Miller	99.6	22	Oshodi Bombata	914.5
23	Jim McCarthy	99.05	23	Parker Mason	914.1
24	Dave Troychak	98.5	24	Greg Lacy	910.35
25	Bobby Cress	98.45	25	Tom Kinsey	906.95
26	Jevon Carter	98.05	26	Kent Mercer	905.25
27	John Devine	93.45	27	Ahmed Dougherty	905
28	Lou Gonzales	92.7	28	Yuri Vilasny	894.45
29	Matt Archer	91.9	29	Sean Ashman	880.75
30	Austyn Williams	90.65	30	Dave Troychak	862.45

VORP

WEEK 8		VORP	TOTAL		VORP
1	Abdiel Gordon	40.112	1	Bishop Stein	367.907
2	Ahmed Dougherty	39.773	2	Mario Bailey	341.784
3	Roy Base	37.988	3	Lou Gonzales	335.248
4	Samir Sheth	37.281	4	Dave Williams	329.414
5	Dave Williams	35.622	5	Abdiel Gordon	322.236
6	Brad Bangerter	34.498	6	Marquez Houston	313.791
7	Jevon Carter	33.784	7	Cordell Parks	312.321
8	Bobby Egan	33.131	8	Maury Coleman	307.799
9	Maury Coleman	33.099	9	Jaxon McCall	297.640
10	Marquez Houston	32.277	10	Omar Jefferson	295.540
11	Sean Ashman	31.959	11	Ahmed Dougherty	290.244
12	Bill Yeager	31.861	12	Walt Jackson	288.546
13	Greg Lacy	31.709	13	Jay Vasquez	286.246
14	Tom Kinsey	31.388	14	Devonta Corriga	282.219
15	Kelvin Boice	30.673	15	Oshodi Bombata	280.859
16	Mario Bailey	30.233	16	Shane Strom	276.571
17	Walt Jackson	29.355	17	Mike Bennett	257.101
18	Heiko Van Brand	29.322	18	Heiko Van Brand	245.810
19	Bobby Cress	28.352	19	Tom Kinsey	241.452
20	Pat Stephenson	27.864	20	Sean Ashman	231.822
21	Lou Gonzales	27.782	2	Greg Lacy	230.015
22	Jim McCarthy	27.705	22	Brad Bangerter	228.363
23	Cordell Parks	27.570	23	Craig Bradshaw	227.839
24	Obafemi Mabruke	27.210	24	Tony Dimateo	227.664
25	Dave Troychak	26.495	25	Yuri Vilasny	225.811
26	Ian Tilmon	26.224	26	Obafemi Mabruke	223.493
27	Jay Vasquez	25.988	27	Wayne Taylor	223.303
28	Parker Mason	25.643	28	Dexter Kodak	221.731
29	Juwan Bixby	25.514	29	Oman Fatafehi	219.292
30	Omar Jefferson	25.375	30	Kent Mercer	218.822

WEEK 8		AV	TOTAL		AV
1	Roy Base	2.102	1	Abdiel Gordon	10.428
2	Abdiel Gordon	1.928	2	Bishop Stein	10.363
3	Brad Bangerter	1.928	3	Cordell Parks	10.214
4	Juwan Bixby	1.928	4	Heiko Van Brand	10.214
5	Greg Lacy	1.907	5	Marquez Houston	10.089
6	Samir Sheth	1.875	6	Lou Gonzales	10.047
7	Cordell Parks	1.875	7	Devonta Corriga	9.872
8	Obafemi Mabruke	1.791	8	Jay Vasquez	9.757
9	Sean Ashman	1.748	9	Mario Bailey	9.733
10	Jim McCarthy	1.748	10	Craig Bradshaw	9.453
11	Tom Kinsey	1.737	11	Dave Williams	9.275
12	Marquez Houston	1.727	12	Obafemi Mabruke	9.238
13	Heiko Van Brand	1.727	13	Greg Lacy	9.219
14	Ahmed Dougherty	1.716	14	Walt Jackson	9.188
15	Bill Yeager	1.716	15	Brad Bangerter	9.170
16	Dave Williams	1.705	16	Shane Strom	9.133
17	Pat Stephenson	1.705	17	Juwan Bixby	8.952
18	Walt Jackson	1.672	18	Oshodi Bombata	8.871
19	Reed Moses	1.672	19	Mike Bennett	8.834
20	Jay Vasquez	1.650	20	Jaxon McCall	8.821
21	Gordon Whitehou	1.650	21	Roy Base	8.670
22	Bobby Egan	1.639	22	Sean Ashman	8.664
23	Bobby Cress	1.639	23	Oman Fatafehi	8.633
24	Mark Miller	1.639	24	Kent Mercer	8.633
25	Matt Archer	1.628	25	Tom Kinsey	8.582
26	Kelvin Boice	1.606	26	Jim McCarthy	8.531
27	Lou Gonzales	1.606	27	Cory Mosley	8.487
28	Jevon Carter	1.584	28	Mark Miller	8.417
29	Parker Mason	1.584	29	Paul Spagnoli	8.373
30	Sheldon Gorman	1.551	30	Omar Jefferson	8.360

April 11th, 2006

WBA Midseason Playoff Predictions

Well, the All-Star break is just past and the trade deadline nears. Teams are locking down for the stretch run hoping that they will make it into the WBA playoffs. Several teams are basically a lock at midseason to make it, but where will the teams end up? I'll do my best to lay out where I think the teams will end up and how the playoffs may shape up.

RD 1 Western Conference

1) Oregon

8) Sacramento

This may seem like a shocker, but I think Oregon will overtake Cancun as the top seed mainly because of the divisions they are in. Oregon is in the weakest division in the WBA and they'll use that to their advantage while Cancun seems to be in a very competitive division. Sacramento has some talent on their squad that I think they haven't used to full potential yet. Van Horne and Sheth (when healthy) plus Mark Miller is a great trio. This team is capable of great things, but I think they'll settle for an 8 seed. Now when these two teams start going at it I think there is an advantage to Oregon because they play such great defense while Sacramento really relies on an offensive style of basketball. Oregon takes it 3-1.

4) Capetown

5) Budapest

Talk about two teams that are all business. Neither will wow fans with finesse play, but they do the fundamentals of the game so well that they win all the time. Budapest has long been known as a defensive machine and that continues. Cress is a force inside and he really pushes this team. Capetown has emerged as a dark horse contender every year. They always seem to be on the verge of greatness, but need that one piece to push them over the edge. I give them this series though as I think their offense will be too much for Budapest to handle. Capetown 3-1.

2) Cancun

7) Nebraska

The only surprising thing about Cancun is that they aren't the top seed here. All the big names are back and I believe they are actually the best team in the West. Any team with Parker Mason leading it is a contender, not to mention Kent Mercer and Paul Carroll. Nebraska is a team that is still looking for its' new direction. I think that with their recent moves they will make it to the playoffs once again and be a 7 seed, but even with their new look I don't think they are any match for Cancun. Cancun wins 3-0.

3) SLC

6) Colorado

This will be an interesting series for sure. SLC is not used to being a favorite in a big series like this. They have a lot of talent, but it is the same players they have had in every other season. So where were the wins then? I think this team is playing great ball and they have really matured as a team this year. Colorado on the other hand has a history recently of losing when they are the favorites, so postseason success is foreign to the guys on the squad now. A solid outing here could really mature them fast. This series will be the best in the first round going 3-2 to SLC.

RD 1 Eastern Conference

1) Brooklyn

8) London

Brooklyn has really blown away the competition this year. All of their young players seem to be developing nicely and advancing their careers with some big wins. Jefferson, Miles, Herbert, and of course Strom have all played exceptionally well this year. It's a testament to the training program in place in Brooklyn that all these players can grow up there. I really feel that when it comes down to it, Brooklyn may be the best team in the league IF they can control the turnovers. London is just completely overwhelmed here. The East is 7 deep and London will be the “lucky” winner of the 8 seed in my opinion because they play in such a weak division. This is a big step for London to get back to the playoffs. A few seasons back they started a major rebuilding project that is still continuing. Brooklyn 3-0.

4) Long Island

5) Albacete

Long Island has a major force at every position, but their main weapon is still former MVP Wayne Taylor. Taylor has had an off year since being dealt from his old franchise Nebraska, but you can still see glimpses of stardom from him. I think that once the playoffs hit Long Island needs to make sure to get him the ball as much as possible and he is still capable of carrying a team through the playoffs. Albacete goes how Harry Jarvis goes. They have other weapons like youngster Juwan Bixby, but in the end if you shut down team leader Jarvis you're going to beat these guys. Jarvis is aging and Albacete may just have this one more run with him as their go to guy before they need to find another man. That will inspire them, but Taylor is too much, Long Island 3-1.

2) Paris

7) Rochester

A very interesting series here. Paris brings in one of the games most dominant players in Jay Vasquez while Rochester counters with scoring leader Dave Williams. To me Paris is a one man show. They were actually better over the past few seasons, but after making some deals I feel they have weakened themselves. Rochester is a team that I see as having a very solid starting 5. Van Brandt and Phelan will be the difference to me and I see Rochester winning the series 3-2 in the upset.

3) Charlotte

6) Toronto

Well, lucky for Charlotte they play in a very poor division. A third seed is a gift for them and it gives them home court in the first round. This is a team with a lot of talent in players like Schulz, Whalen, and Blackstone, but these are also journeyman players. Toronto just struck a deal that brought them an amazing backcourt tandem in Brandon Morfeld and Jervan Timmons. While I believe that their lack of a dominant Center will be a problem for them in the playoffs this is about the only team that doesn't have a C capable of taking advantage of that so I predict Toronto 3-2.

Western Conference RD 2

Oregon vs. Capetown Oregon 4-2.

Cancun vs. SLC Cancun 4-2.

Eastern Conference RD 2

Brooklyn vs. Long Island Brooklyn 4-1.

Rochester vs. Toronto Rochester 4-2.

Western Finals

Oregon vs. Cancun Cancun 4-1.

Brooklyn vs. Rochester Brooklyn 4-3.

Championship

Brooklyn vs. Cancun

What a classic match-up this would be.

I say Cancun 4-2 as Brooklyn's turnover issues come back to haunt them finally.

April 10th, 2006

Deadline Deals

Part Two

Every season brings with it a bevy of discussion and speculation regarding playoff runs, teams looking to rebuild, and those who are simply trying to slash payroll for free agency in the hope of re-signing players they want to keep, or improving themselves with players from other organizations. Even teams over the trade cap will be watching the rest of the WBA closely, to see which names end up on the waiver wire, and which players are earmarked for free agency for teams looking to slash payroll for next season. With this final week before the trade deadline now upon us, a quick look at the 30 teams in the WBA will tell us who is most likely to stay, who is likely to go, and a few possible destinations for the jet set. Today, we'll cover teams C-G.

Cancun: three trades

Another first place team, only slightly ahead of their chief rival Capetown in the World Division. Cancun has no reason to make major moves at this point save perhaps to increase their defensive pressure on opponents, and perhaps a shooting upgrade over Parker Mason, whose 40.4% shooting is the lowest among all five starters. Again, not a weakness, and barely even a chip in the armor considering what he adds in rebounds, assists, and steals. If any deals are to be made, expect Ryan Cuevas to be moved to a rebuilding team willing to invest to resign a better than average passer. Salt Lake City may have an interest in Jim Koons, but his contract will likely expire with him still playing for Mexico.

Capetown: five trades

Capetown has been downright scary in their pursuit of the World Division title, and have been involved in the chase of the year. Oshodi Bombata has shot an electrifying 57% from the floor and the only “hole” is that opponents are better at the free throw line. It’s not likely that Capetown will make any deals at the deadline, despite the potential to upgrade from Jim Donnelly as the backup small forward. If any deals are to be made, expect Capetown to package a future pick for something to use in the coming season, or to move Donnelly with a second round pick for the expiring contract for Gabon’s Marty Williams-a deal that will give them a little extra cash to re-sign the effective Mitchel Gallagher. Don’t expect any big deals at the deadline.

Charlotte: six trades

Ten games ahead of their closest competition, Charlotte’s triangle offense serves them well, with Coleman, Spagnoli, and Blackstone taking the lead for the team with Callaway, McCree, and Schulz contributing the most from the bench. An expiring contract like Jimmy Whalen’s is the most useful item that Charlotte can move to acquire a big fourth. Teams will keep listening for openings for the big three, but if Whalen is offered up, expect another expiring contract to come back to allow Charlotte at least four million going into free agency. Whalen to London for Jeff Sandbeck may look odd on the surface, but Sandbeck has underperformed since he was acquired from Seoul, and remains a bargain contract at the cost of someone expected to be available on the free agent market next year regardless.

Cincinnati: one trade

Last place in the Atlantic Division doesn’t bode well for a team at the trade deadline, especially when you have major leads over your opponents in almost every category and still have a 2-27 record away from home. What this amounts to is a search for the pieces that will work best for next season. Easily the most alluring on the market would be Brooklyn’s Bert Haug, but it’s a deal that hinges on him accepting a contract extension. Raheem Qualls and Timi Rambuka are easily coveted as young, quality prospects, but Jerry Kumanchik could yield some heavy returns, given the brevity of his contract and what he has accomplished this season. Sacramento, Nebraska, and Gabon are all fighting for the 8 slot in the west, with Omaha and Vegas not far behind. There’s a key market for him beyond his expiring contract, and the right gamble would mean one of those teams making the playoffs at what could be a very reasonable price.

Colorado: five trades

It’s a lock that Colorado will make the playoffs, and are still capable of overtaking Salt Lake for the Division title. That being said, the only major category where they could use improvement over being a truly terrifyingly dominant team is rebounding. Their opponents score nearly one hundred points a game in spite of several dominant rebounders of note in their starting lineup. Some insurance will help them off the bench, and a Dragunas/Boyer for Berger/Oblongata swap with Mexico City is likely the most involved move that Colorado will make before the deadline. The team is just that damn good.

Frankfurt: three trades

A good team in need of fewer fouls and better rebounding from its players, Frankfurt has the most outside of chances to contend this year. As such, the decision is theirs whether they will push forward this season or build for next year. Mike Bennett will likely draw a lot of interest if they do decide to call it a season from a Western Division team. If they decide to push for the playoffs themselves, a rebounder off the bench like Cancun’s Al Zarra or Andorra’s Quenten Christiansen could be had cheaply and would contribute a lot to the team’s chances. Expect the team to at least look if Jerry Kumanchik is available.

Gabon: three trades

Number seven by a thread, the “sacrificial victim” to Oregon in the first round of the playoffs, Gabon is a team that is one good scorer away from gaining dominance. The team is too aggressive on the floor, and that costs them victories in the end. They are playing solid enough basketball to continue competing, but Sims and Tango will be at their most useful moved as expiring contracts to bring in a bigger name player. A.J. Schulz may prove to be a good fit if the team needs an offensive spurt off the bench, but it could prove costly in the end. Gabon will likely stay the course and avoid any further deals this season, content with an early playoff exit.

April 10th, 2006

Deadline Deals

Part One

Alaska: Seven trades

Some conjecture has occurred as to whether or not a major deal with Las Vegas for recently acquired Isaac Rice. Rice would be a good fit in with a team looking to get a little cash back next year, but one would suspect only minor deals to come following the Oregon blockbuster. A team in need of some financial relief, one has to wonder if Cincinnatti’s Abegunda Abasi would welcome a trip to colder climes in exchange for financial freedom next season. Adding $7.5 million to their cap would give them a lot to work with in free agency next year. Teams may like the look of guard Bohuslav Hruska, who passes with some skill. Donavan Jones will likely draw some interest as a solid PF/C in a setting like Toronto or London.

Albacete: Seven trades

A team that is, on the whole, one of the most balanced in the WBA, and making a serious challenge to Paris for first place in the Euro Division, they are well stocked at every position and fully capable of making it through the season without any additional moves. The most likely scenario for a player to be moved would be to add another player capable of handling the guard positions, more than likely a youngster to develop on their own. Frankfurt’s Steve Carter, for example. Odds of seeing a last minute deal from Albacete are slim, but expect a few nibbles from other teams for Matt Archer and Harry Jarvis.

Andorra: Six trades

Andorra has the unenviable position of fielding one of the top players in the league (Devonta Corrigan) on a last place roster. The team has not suffered this season for lack of offense, but rather, a defense that has given up over a hundred points a game on average. This, while scoring 99 points a game over the course of the season is no small feat. The team is aggressive on the floor, tracking down rebounds and showing more than a fair amount of offense, but not excelling in stripping other teams of the ball in close contests. The question of when Corrigan will be moved has to be asked, and with his contract expiring next year, it’s likely that optimum value would be achieved by moving him now. In turn, Ellis Law (averaging fifteen points a game in under 30 minutes per) would be a very alluring piece to a deal for someone like London’s Sergei Danilov, who would provide an improved defense in the front court. Look for this team to at least discuss Corrigan, with even odds of him being moved this year.

Arkansas: ten trades (cap)

A team that will be watching the waiver wire closely. Adam Virgil is not long for the team, and Buck Jones and Gary Agey both have the upside that might make the team release Bill Andrews early to open two slots. Cashwise, it doesn’t make sense prior to the deadline, but one suspects that Wu Dian-Fan will not be given an extension this year either-bringing the total that much closer. Watch to see if they upgrade based on players released, as they have the time to experiment this season to find the best fit for next year.

Baltimore: one trade

Second place in a division where only the first place team moves on, seven games under .500, and still fighting for the eighth playoff spot in the east, Baltimore is in need of a shot of adrenaline. Rhodes, Valente, and Tawaraya are three names that will doubtless draw interest, but only the last is potentially to be moved. Fonzarelli’s lackluster year will not lead to him being moved...yet. A team with money to spare. Scott Currie and Frank Ryan might be packaged together with a 2nd round pick to bring Luke Benner and Jerry Sims from Gabon, but Anson Valente will be the player most people will be inquiring about. Brooklyn’s Bert Haug might also be a solid fit, if Baltimore can offer enough.

Boston: three trades

A team seeking more to develop from within than make a move this year, one would still suspect Boston looks long and hard at what it takes to re-sign at least one of their departing free agents, likely Al Levy. With Lang holding firmly onto the center position, George Faup might prove an attractive player to a team with expiring contracts to spare, Charlotte may part with Jimmy Whalen and a draft pick to acquire a developing center, and Boston can delve into the free agent market with a little more cash. A solid shooter with an inexpensive contract, like Cincinatti’s Justice Grant would also be a boon to a team whose only real weakness is a lack of accuracy. Teams will look long and hard at Ajani Valentine, but Boston will be hoping to move Pynn more than any other player.

Brooklyn: two trades

Leading their division by an astonishing ten and a half games, Brooklyn has the winning lineup in the Northeast Division. They are strong from top to bottom, and seem to require almost nothing in the long run. If that were so, however, Bert Haug would have been signed to a longer term deal during free agency, given what he has contributed on a part time basis. His value has never been so high, and for a team in need of virtually nothing at this time, it’s difficult to envision them making any major moves near the deadline. It’s possible, given his lackluster shooting percentage on a team renowned for hitting basket after basket, that the Al Herbert experiment at center may be coming to an end, but he’s young and talented with only room to grow. It’s more likely that Paul Wilson, the rebounding wizard at power forward, could be moved with Yuriy Zakharov for a player like Michael Huryta of Seoul (who has surprised many with his offensive growth this season) or Isaac Rice of Las Vegas to fill a hole and decrease the team salary to give the rage a better chance at re-signing Omar Jefferson, likely the most coveted player of the pending free agency period. Watch for Haug to be moved potentially for draft picks to reach the same end.

Budapest: three trades

Thirty-eight wins and sixteen losses, and lodged firmly in third place, Budapest would play Capetown in the playoffs if the season ended today. An extended division rivalry that brings the focus back to the most basic aspect of the game: shooting more baskets than your opponents. A 41.4% shooting percentage has not prevented this team from being 22 games over .500, but the team is in dire need of some bench support capable of hitting the shots when the time comes. Bobby Cress has been atrocious following the signing of his seven year, $101 million dollar contract in the offseason, going from shooting over 52% to 38%, a career low. It is no surprise that Budapest would be looking to move his contract and acquire a center who fits into their system a little better. London has been rumored to be interested in re-acquiring Cress, but Budapest would have to both offset his contract and add an additional player to get something equitable in return. New York’s Charles Cushman, whose contract expires at year’s end, is a stopgap style acquisition who has been used sparingly this season and could possibly be had for the comparably priced tandem of Gill and Costantini, plus a 2nd round pick. Watch to see if Cress is placed up for trade-if so, London is one of a few teams who could likely work a deal for him.

April 8th, 2006

Jackson Once Again Shines Among The Stars at All Star Weekend.

Johnny"Hoops"Hamilton

Walt Jackson has always been in the spotlight and all star weekend is all about the spotlight. Jackson would be starting in his first all star game and did not disappoint tying for the lead in team scoring for the eastern conference team with 15. Jackson also finally claimed the 3 point shooting title in his third attempt. He was a finalist in his rookie year in both the 3 pt shootout and the slam dunk contest falling short in both. But despite a so performance in the final round it was enough to get the win and claim the 3 pt shooting crown. All this in a year with his team a true playoff contender in the East. It has been a big year for Walt Jackson and maybe a bigger year for the franchise that he is the face of. Maybe all of this can explain a sub par performance in the first game back after the all star break where Jackson only scored 4 points but his team picked up the slack as the Dinos beat division leaders in the west Salt Lake.

Jackson is his 3rd year is really starting to show that he is part of the WBA elite. Dinos rise from league bottom feeder and Walt's success have gone hand and hand. It is clear how far the Dinos go is directly linked to Walt Jackson. Other players have better numbers but Walt Jackson may be the true definition of M. V.P. I mean could you imagine how bad this team would be without Jackson? It's not to say the Dinos not have some nice players beyond Jackson but without him they would struggle to score. If Jackson has an of night the Dinos usually lose and lose badly. Which makes the win over Salt Lake all the sweeter.

Coach Armstrong had this to say on his All Star Player:

Armstrong: Walt's been a great player from day one. He has natural God given talent. However he has always been willing to listen and try to improve. Wins mean more to him than his personal stat line. I understand that he may come off sometimes in the media as a cocky kid but it's just his way to focus on doing his best. I don't always like it when he does go off in the media but with maturity he will learn that you don't have to say it just go do it and others will say it for you. I've told him that this year and I think it's starting to sink in. He is a joy to coach though and I think when all is said and done has hall of fame type talent. He makes a Joe bag of donuts coach like me look very smart most nights.

Jackson makes his teammates better as well. You need look no further than Tyler Durden. The veteran is having his best season in years. He is glad he came back to the franchise he was with back in it's pre Toronto days. Durden seemed happy with his choice when he talked with us:

Tyler Durden: It's great being here. This team makes me feel young and energizes me. Walt is one of the greatest guys I've had a chance to play with in my time in the league. He can score he can rebound and he doesn't hog it ether he can drop dimes like a pg. When I'm old and gray in my rocking chair after my days in WBA are done, I can say I played with that kid when he was starting out. He's going be something special you can just see it when you get a chance to be around him everyday.

The high praise is well deserved and if the Dinos go anywhere it will be in large part to what #44 Walt Jackson was done. Walt seemed to be less excited than you might expect after all his all star weekend success. Here is what he had to say prior to the game vs. Salt Lake:

Jackson: I'm happy with how the weekend went. I mean all star weekend has always been big to me. However we are in a heck of a dogfight right now and we need to focus on that as a team. Any individual awards or praise I get is all good but something I'll think about after the season. Right now we need to go out and play hard and get some W's. We have come a long way this year and I think we close to being a contender. But we have Brooklyn, Long Island,Rochester and Albacete all to battle. We are the new kid on the block as far as playoff contention goes. I think that missing out last year on the playoffs taught my team and I,what it takes to be a winner. We are no fluke and I think anyone that thought that or thinks that will get the proof were not as we go down the stretch. The playoffs is something I want to experience, playing with everything on the line. I crave that excitement and drama more than anything.

Well Jackson should get all of that and more in the push to the playoffs as on of the closest battles in league history hits the stretch run. This could be a moment that will define Jackson and the Dino Organization with what happens in the next 30 games. It's going to be very exciting to watch as we close in on the trade deadline to see what teams will do to try and gain the upper hand for the stretch run. The say no one nowadays is untradeable but Walt Jackson is as close as you can get. The future looks bright for Walt and the Dinos but that could change very fast, given how close everyone sits in standings. Living on the edge and it seems Jackson wouldn't have it any other way!!!

April 8th, 2006

Around the WBA

New York's Keith Douglas has been suspended for five games due to an incident in Boston today where he kicked a folding chair at a fan.

Veteran TJ McFarland, now with Rochester, has been told by doctors that he needs micro fracture surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

Oshadi bombata passed a small Kidney Stone today and will miss monday's game.

Walt Jackson lost his Grandmother who he was very close to. He has dedicated the rest fo the seasonto her memory.

April 3rd, 2006

All-Star Weekend

3-point Contest

Round 1

Maury Coleman 00012 11100 11002 11112 10112= 21

Wes Taylor 01110 01102 11102 01010 11000= 16

Charlie Meyers 10112 01112 11012 01012 11112= 25

Parker Mason 11112 00110 11112 01112 01102= 23

Branko Filipovic 11112 01112 10102 01112 11012= 25

Wayne Taylor 10112 11102 11112 00000 11102= 21

Damien Bohm 01102 11112 00002 00112 01112= 21

Abdiel Gordon 00002 10100 01012 10112 11012= 18

Nikos Atirides 10010 01000 11100 11102 01100= 13

Eugene Lamaitre 11002 10110 10110 01012 11112= 20

Jay Dickinson 00102 01102 10110 10110 00112= 17

John Devine 11112 11102 10102 10000 11112= 22

Dennis Evans 11112 11012 11102 10010 01112= 23

Oryn Dasing 11010 01000 11112 01112 01102= 19

Joe Watts 11110 01102 11110 11102 11012= 22

Jaxon McCall 11110 10102 11110 11110 01002= 19

Bishop Stein 10112 01112 11100 01112 11112= 24

Harry Jarvis 11112 10110 11112 10102 01012= 23

Dave Williams 11110 11110 11102 11100 11110= 20

Walt Jackson 11112 10112 10102 11012 10102= 24

Omar Jefferson 10110 10112 10102 10012 00112= 20

Austyn Williams 01010 11112 11102 10100 11112= 21

Wu Dian-Fan 10012 11110 10100 10102 11012= 19

Jesse Szcygiel 00002 00110 01012 01102 00100= 13

Rick Schulz 00012 11012 11102 10010 11110= 19

Zacharia Salera 01112 11102 11000 11112 01102= 22

Oman Fatafehi 11002 11012 01102 01102 10100= 19

Ajani Valentine 10110 11112 11112 01012 10110= 22

Shermar Mahara 11112 11102 11012 00110 00100= 19

Round 1 Shoot-off

John Devine 11102 11112 11112 11002 11102= 26

Joe Watts 01010 00012 11102 11012 11100= 18

Zacharia Salera 11012 11112 00012 01110 11000= 19

Ajani Valentine 10110 10110 01002 11012 11102= 19

2nd Shoot-off

Zacharia Salera 11112 11102 01010 01110 10110= 19

Ajani Valentine 01102 11112 11110 11100 11112= 23

The first round was riddled with terrific performances.

But, none were more impressive than John Devine in the

Shoot-off. he put tremendous pressure on Watts, Valentine

and Salera who both folded after his 26 point burst.

Round 2

Charlie Meyers 10002 01012 01102 11110 00010= 16

Parker Mason 11102 11112 10010 11110 11012= 22

Branko Filipovic 11012 11112 11010 11112 11110= 24

John Devine 01112 11112 01112 11112 01112= 27

Dennis Evans 01000 10112 00112 10100 10012= 16

Bishop Stein 01110 11012 00102 10000 10112= 17

Harry Jarvis 01112 01112 00112 00000 01102= 18

Walt Jackson 11112 01112 11110 11112 10002= 24

Ajani Valentine 10112 01012 10112 01012 11012= 23

The big surprise this round was the colapse of Bishop

Stein who many thought had a real shot at winnning the

contest. Valentine had a terific performance barely

edging Mason out ofthe next round. But, the major honors

go to John Devine for his near perfect performance with

27 points.

Round 3

Branko Filipovic 01012 11112 11102 11112 11112= 27

John Devine 00112 11112 11010 11010 01012= 20

Walt Jackson 11112 11012 11002 11112 10012= 25

Ajani Valentine 11110 11112 11102 00110 10112= 22

After back to back huge performances John Devine slipped

and it cost him. Devine's stumble allowed Jackson to be

relaxed and post a great score. Valentine just have enough

to compete.

Final

Branko Filipovic 11110 11102 10002 11110 00000= 16

Walt Jackson 00110 11012 01110 10102 11002= 18

WOW! This is the worst final we have ever had. Both players

really struggled. Filipovic did the unthinkable by missing

his last six shots and leaving the door wide open for

Jackson.

(31-20) Sophmores 35 23 21 24 - 103 (Chad Nolan 20)

(21-29) Rookies 17 25 19 27 - 88 (Kyle Hawkins 14)

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Mark Carr 24 3-12 4- 4 1- 2 0- 2 2 0 0 1 1 11

Jarrod Roe 24 1- 5 5- 6 0- 0 0- 8 2 2 2 4 0 7

Darryl Whittaker 24 5-10 4- 4 2- 4 1- 2 4 0 2 4 2 16

Justus Rhodes 24 8- 9 2- 2 1- 1 1- 5 1 1 0 6 0 19

Chad Nolan 24 6-14 6- 6 2- 5 3- 8 1 4 0 2 0 20

Brenden Dawson 24 3- 9 2- 4 0- 1 1- 7 1 0 0 0 2 8

George Faup 24 4- 9 2- 2 0- 0 2- 6 2 5 0 3 0 10

Jesse Szcygiel 24 4-10 0- 0 2- 2 2- 5 2 0 0 4 2 10

Jervan Timmons 24 0- 2 0- 0 0- 1 0- 3 8 1 0 1 1 0

Kurt Beck 24 1- 1 0- 0 0- 0 1- 6 1 0 1 2 1 2

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Totals 240 35- 81 25-28 8-16 11-52 24 13 5 27 9 103

43.2% 89.3% 50.0%

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Rookies FG FT 3P REB

MIN M-A M-A M-A O-T A PF BLK TO STL PTS

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Ian Tilmon 24 2-10 3- 4 0- 0 2- 2 1 1 1 0 1 7

Senecca Redd 30 4- 9 0- 0 0- 0 1- 5 4 5 1 1 2 8

Justin Hill 30 4- 9 2- 2 0- 0 1- 5 2 1 1 5 1 10

Jermaine Lee 23 3- 7 1- 2 0- 0 1- 3 2 1 1 3 1 7

Dondrell Palmer 24 5-12 2- 2 0- 0 1- 1 4 1 0 1 1 12

Shermar Mahara 24 4-10 0- 0 1- 4 2- 3 6 3 1 1 0 9

Kyle Hawkins 30 5-11 1- 2 3- 5 0- 3 1 3 0 1 1 14

Casey Pointer 24 3-12 2- 2 1- 5 1- 5 3 2 2 1 1 9

Alexej Peska 31 5-15 2- 2 0- 0 2- 9 0 2 2 0 0 12

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Totals 240 35- 95 13-16 5-14 11-36 23 19 9 13 8 88

36.8% 81.3% 35.7%

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Lead Changes: 1 Ties: 1 (2-2)

Go-Ahead Shot: Justus Rhodes (4-2)

Largest Leads: Sophmores -- 26 (50-24)

Rookies -- 2 (2-0)

Injuries: Sophmores Rookies

Omar Raoumbe 1

Open 29

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(31-21) Western All-Sta 23 26 30 38 - 117 (Abdiel Gordon 19)

(18-34) Eastern All-Sta 30 28 17 31 - 106 (Shane Strom 15)

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Austyn Williams 22 4- 6 1- 2 0- 0 0- 1 6 0 0 1 0 9

Bishop Stein 21 2- 5 2- 2 2- 3 1- 2 8 2 0 2 2 8

Jaxon McCall 21 3- 8 1- 2 1- 3 1- 6 1 2 0 1 0 8

Abdiel Gordon 22 8-11 1- 2 2- 3 0- 5 3 0 0 1 2 19

Lou Gonzales 21 5- 7 1- 2 0- 0 1- 2 1 1 2 0 1 11

Parker Mason 21 5- 8 0- 0 1- 1 1- 4 4 1 1 2 1 11

Ahmed Dougherty 23 5-12 2- 2 3- 5 1- 3 7 0 0 1 0 15

Marquez Houston 13 3- 6 1- 2 0- 2 1- 2 0 0 0 0 0 7

Roy Base 21 3- 9 2- 4 0- 1 2- 3 0 1 2 0 0 8

John Van Horne 23 0- 5 2- 2 0- 1 1- 6 2 1 1 3 0 2

Obafemi Mabruke 19 4-10 2- 2 0- 0 2- 5 2 2 0 1 1 10

Cordell Parks 11 2- 6 5- 6 0- 1 0- 2 0 1 1 0 1 9

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Totals 240 44- 93 20-28 9-20 11-41 34 11 7 12 8 117

47.3% 71.4% 45.0%

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Omar Jefferson 26 5-10 2- 2 2- 6 0- 1 10 2 0 2 0 14

Dave Williams 28 5-11 2- 2 1- 3 0- 2 0 0 0 2 0 13

Shane Strom 23 7-14 1- 2 0- 0 0- 4 3 2 0 3 1 15

Walt Jackson 23 6-11 2- 6 1- 3 2- 2 5 4 1 0 1 15

Jay Vasquez 19 2- 6 0- 0 0- 1 0- 4 3 3 1 2 0 4

Mario Bailey 26 6-11 2- 2 0- 1 1- 2 1 1 1 0 2 14

Heiko Van Brandt 22 4- 5 0- 0 0- 0 0- 3 1 1 0 1 2 8

Tom Kinsey 23 4- 6 0- 0 0- 0 4- 7 0 2 1 2 0 8

Craig Bradshaw 20 3- 6 1- 2 0- 0 2-10 2 2 1 0 0 7

Devonta Corrigan 22 2-11 0- 0 0- 0 1- 2 1 1 0 2 0 4

Juwan Bixby 7 1- 1 2- 2 0- 0 0- 3 2 0 0 0 0 4

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Totals 240 45- 92 12-18 4-14 10-40 28 18 5 14 6 106

48.9% 66.7% 28.6%

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Lead Changes: 8 Ties: 2 (67-67)

Go-Ahead Shot: Bishop Stein (70-67)

Largest Leads: Western All-Stars -- 13 (105-92)

Eastern All-Stars -- 11 (34-23)

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