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Season 68 USA II.1 All-Star Backups – Full Write-Up
By Buzzer-Manager

Big 8 All-Star Backups (Away Team)

Jim “I Oughta” Broughton – Point Guard, Tar Heels #1
One of the league’s sharpest floor generals. Broughton ranks top 5 in AST, AST/game, and AST/TO, while showcasing elite shooting touch at #6 in 3FG% and #7 in 3FG made. He’s a true two-way orchestrator.

Lee Pelowski – Shooting Guard, The White Mambas
Pelowski is a scoring technician. He ranks #1 in both 3FG made and attempted, and sits top 5 in PTS, PTS/game, FG made, and FG%. A nightmare for defenders with his lightning-quick release and deep range.

Velislav Draganov – Shooting Guard, Tar Heels #1
Draganov is a hybrid weapon who ranks top 5 in AST, AST/game, AST/48min, and #3 in 3FG%. His court vision and sniper accuracy give Tar Heels a deadly dual-threat on the wing.

Ed “Airhead” Irwin – Power Forward, SomeTeam
A rebounding menace and second-chance machine. Irwin ranks top 5 in REB, REB/game, and DR, while crashing the glass on both ends with ferocity. The frontcourt backbone of SomeTeam.

Goran “Joker 2.0” Janković – Center, Smallfries
Cousin of Nikola Jokić, Janković brings grit and physicality to the post. He ranks #4 in PF and #8 in PF/game, a sign of his relentless interior battles. A bruising anchor with international pedigree.

Great 8 All-Star Backups (Home Team)

Ernie “Diddler” Pease – Point Guard, Wavy Gates
The hottest backcourt scorer in the league! Pease averages 23.7 PPG, ranks #4 in PTS/game, and #3 in PTS/48min, all while hitting top 10 in 3FG% and 3FG made. His MVP-level performance has fueled Wavy Gates’ undefeated tear.

Glen Calhoun – Shooting Guard, Corntucky Mildcats
A defensive terror! Calhoun leads USA II.1 in STL, and ranks #2 in STL/game and STL/48min. Add his top-10 assist presence, and he’s one of the most disruptive guards on both ends of the court.

Damien “Pop a MF” Turill – Power Forward, Wavy Gates
A powerful paint beast. Turill ranks #7 in FT%, #8 in REB/game, and #9 in DR. His size, soft touch, and high IQ defense give Wavy Gates the edge in every inside battle.

Israel “Gimme That Shit” Marcos – Center, Wavy Gates
The most feared rim protector in the league! Marcos is a Hall-of-Fame center who powers Wavy Gates' elite defense with relentless rebounding and shot blocking. A true interior enforcer and vocal leader.

Harlan Sotelo – Center, Big Forest
A rebounding technician. Sotelo ranks #3 in REB/game and DR/game, and top 10 in REB, DR, OR, and OR/game. His positioning and instincts keep Big Forest alive on the glass every game.

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Will the Great 8 or Big 8 emerge as the winning conference this season?
The stars are set, the stage is lit—only one side will shine brightest when the All-Star lights go out!

Last edited by Kukas at 5/21/2025 3:50:52 PM

These write ups are great- thanks for doing them!

Ed “Airhead” Irwin – Power Forward, SomeTeam

Ed wasn't aware he got traded from the Idiots

Looks like the Big 8 won the ASG 175-152, with some help from their "wondrous" coach rating.

Smallfries need Gameshape to improve badly or I’m going to be just like the Lakers - over bloated salary with no results.

Yeah I didn't understand that couching rating. Also, I don't understand the 3 point competition. 2nd year in a row Andy Olsen gets same score as another guy and does not advance to second round... What kind of bs is this???

Day 14 (Saturday 24 May 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Kings Knights 125 - Big Forest 95
Wasted Potential 119 - Harbor City Storm 82
Smallfries 90 - SomeTeam 102
Blue Ocean 78 - Baker Street Irregulars 104
Flying Ostriches 118 - Wavy Gates 109
Village Idiots 89 - TAR HEELS #1 106
The White Mambas 75 - Hemet Hooligans 107
southpaw army 30 - Corntucky Mildcats 117

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 125 : Kings Knights
Rebounds : 78 : Corntucky Mildcats
Assists : 38 : Corntucky Mildcats
Steals : 11 : Kings Knights
Block Shots : 16 : Wasted Potential

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 55 : L. Yanzhao (Flying Ostriches)
Rebounds : 20 : D. Turill (Wavy Gates), B. Roush (Hemet Hooligans), V. Fraser (Corntucky Mildcats)
Assists : 10 : S. Anderson (Big Forest)
Steals : 4 : I. Cosmede (Kings Knights), L. Chun Fung (Wavy Gates)
Block Shots : 4 : A. Santos (Big Forest), S. Dogruel (Wasted Potential), D. Choate (Wasted Potential), M. Dutton (Wasted Potential)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : E. Eller (Baker Street Irregulars) (18 Points, 12 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 1 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 36
Shooting Guard : L. Yanzhao (Flying Ostriches) (55 Points, 5 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 49
Small Forward : T. Nguyên (SomeTeam) (35 Points, 9 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 41
Power Forward : B. Roush (Hemet Hooligans) (21 Points, 20 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 32
Center : V. Fraser (Corntucky Mildcats) (27 Points, 20 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 1 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 51

MVP of the evening
V. Fraser (Corntucky Mildcats) (27 Points, 20 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 1 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 51

The bad performance of the evening
B. Frazier (southpaw army) (3 Points, 3 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -17

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : T. Shi Wan (Big Forest), Q. Silva (Blue Ocean) : 5 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : L. Xiuan (Flying Ostriches), I. Marcos (Wavy Gates), B. Roush (Hemet Hooligans) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : A. Freeman (Harbor City Storm), M. Ramasodi (SomeTeam), C. Lambert (Village Idiots), V. Fraser (Corntucky Mildcats) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : M. Mázl (Wasted Potential) : 8 Three points

The best performer : E. Utters (SomeTeam) : Rating : 19.5

The worst performer : E. McPherson (southpaw army) : Rating : 0.0

D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 14 Recap (May 24, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

Corntucky Crashes the Party, Yanzhao Erupts, and Kings Knights Make a Statement
Day 14 was one for the books. Corntucky Mildcats ripped through southpaw army like paper, Yanzhao dropped a jaw-dropping 55, and the Kings Knights crushed a contender to send a loud message to the league. Oh, and Wavy Gates? They’re undefeated no more.

Kings Knights Humble Big Forest
This was domination start to finish. The Knights flexed on Big Forest with a 125–95 beatdown, winning every quarter and racking up 11 steals. Cosmede’s defense and I. Olsen’s flamethrower shooting fueled a statement win from a team finding its edge at the perfect time.

Wasted Potential Delivers Defensive Clinic
The potential was fully realized. In a suffocating 119–82 win over Harbor City, Wasted Potential blocked 16 shots and shut down the Storm’s offense. M. Mázl’s 8 threes lit the scoreboard, but it was the rim protection—Choate, Dutton, and Dogruel—that broke Harbor’s will.

Yanzhao’s 55 Ends the Streak
Flying Ostriches held off Wavy Gates in a wild 118–109 shootout thanks to L. Yanzhao going nuclear: 55 points on absurd efficiency. The loss ends Wavy Gates’ perfect season at 13–1 and proves the Ostriches aren’t just contenders—they’re closers. A changing of the guard may be brewing.

Fraser, Mildcats Obliterate southpaw army
Call the fire marshal. Corntucky blew the doors off in a 117–30 embarrassment of southpaw army. V. Fraser was an absolute force—27-20-7—and claimed MVP honors with a monster 51 efficiency. If the Mildcats were under the radar before, they’re not anymore.

SomeTeam Outlasts Smallfries
SomeTeam looked locked in and beat the Friez 102–90, powered by T. Nguyên’s complete effort and E. Utters’ steady play. With a balanced attack and top-tier efficiency, SomeTeam keeps climbing.

Tar Heels #1 Stay Hot
Village Idiots couldn’t keep up, falling 106–89 to a surging Tar Heels #1 squad. Everything clicked on both ends as the Heels made a case that their peak might still be ahead.

Baker Street Back in Rhythm
After two rough outings, the Irregulars bounced back with a strong 104–78 win over Blue Ocean. Eller flirted with a triple-double and led the team like a seasoned vet. A needed recalibration win.

Hooligans Handle Business
The White Mambas never stood a chance—Hemet Hooligans rolled 107–75 behind a 21-point, 20-rebound explosion from B. Roush. The big man punished the paint and reminded everyone Hemet's interior is no joke.

Key Takeaways
• Kings Knights just crushed a top rival. They're for real.
• Yanzhao’s 55 might be the single most explosive scoring night of the year.
• Wavy Gates’ dream run ends in dramatic fashion—can they bounce back?
• Wasted Potential has the deepest frontcourt rotation in the league.
• V. Fraser is anchoring a Mildcats team on the rise.

Final Word:
Day 14 was loud, lopsided, and lethal. The Great 8 looks sharper by the day, but the Big 8 isn’t backing down. With Fraser, Yanzhao, and the Knights all showing out—and Wavy Gates finally falling—the playoff race just hit another gear. Will the Great 8 or Big 8 emerge on top? Buckle up—this ride's just getting wild.

Stay sharp.

Very nice summaries. Don't you feel like going to the NBBA and doing the same? :D

Thanks! I'm trying and yes I would love to do that

Maybe this the season, unless Isaiah decides to keep adding more 200K salary players... I'm poor, I could use some of that NBBA money loan

Day 15 (Tuesday 27 May 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Big Forest 72 - Wasted Potential 129
Harbor City Storm 104 - Smallfries 117
SomeTeam 92 - Blue Ocean 106
Baker Street Irregulars 89 - Flying Ostriches 102
Wavy Gates 102 - Village Idiots 111
TAR HEELS #1 103 - The White Mambas 69
Hemet Hooligans 116 - southpaw army 43
Corntucky Mildcats 84 - Kings Knights 113

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 129 : Wasted Potential
Rebounds : 65 : Wasted Potential
Assists : 34 : Smallfries
Steals : 11 : Flying Ostriches
Block Shots : 18 : Wasted Potential

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 36 : L. Pelowski (Wasted Potential), G. Short (Kings Knights)
Rebounds : 23 : A. Santos (Big Forest)
Assists : 16 : A. Freeman (Harbor City Storm)
Steals : 3 : S. Dogruel (Wasted Potential), G. Bandeira (Smallfries), C. Calderón (Smallfries), L. Xiuan (Flying Ostriches), M. Bejarano (The White Mambas), P. Barbarossa (Hemet Hooligans)
Block Shots : 6 : M. Dutton (Wasted Potential)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : C. Calderón (Smallfries) (13 Points, 1 Rebounds, 15 Assists, 3 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 26
Shooting Guard : L. Pelowski (Wasted Potential) (36 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 34
Small Forward : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) (35 Points, 5 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 36
Power Forward : G. Short (Kings Knights) (36 Points, 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40
Center : A. Santos (Big Forest) (24 Points, 23 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 0 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40

MVP of the evening
A. Santos (Big Forest) (24 Points, 23 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 0 Steals, 2 Block Shots), G. Short (Kings Knights) (36 Points, 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40

The bad performance of the evening
D. Connelly (Big Forest) (0 Points, 0 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots), : Efficiency : -9

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : M. Willoughby (Corntucky Mildcats) : 8 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : S. Anderson (Big Forest), L. Portobello (Village Idiots) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : B. Mendoza (SomeTeam), H. Sotelo (Baker Street Irregulars), M. Willoughby (Corntucky Mildcats) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : L. Pelowski (Wasted Potential), M. Mázl (Wasted Potential), G. Bandeira (Smallfries), B. Frazier (southpaw army) : 5 Three points

The best performer : H. Asraf (TAR HEELS #1), X. Cots (The White Mambas) : Rating : 18.5

The worst performer : E. McPherson (southpaw army) : Rating : 0.0

D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 15 Recap (May 27, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

Wasted Potential Unleashes Hell, Bandeira and Pelowski Light It Up, and the Idiots Take Down Royalty
Day 15 was a feast of dominance and firepower. Wasted Potential obliterated Big Forest, Smallfries flexed their playmaking muscle, and Village Idiots knocked off the defending champs. Oh, and G. Short and A. Santos shared MVP honors with two very different—but equally devastating—performances.

Wasted Potential Dismantles Big Forest
This was a beatdown of historic proportions. Wasted Potential throttled Big Forest 129–72 behind suffocating defense (18 blocks!) and balanced scoring. L. Pelowski poured in 36 points while M. Dutton owned the paint with 6 swats. Santos’ 24 & 23 outing was the lone bright spot for Big Forest—but it was buried under an avalanche.

Smallfries’ Dynamic Duo Shines in Storm Showdown
Calderón and Bandeira were in full sync as the Friez beat Harbor City 117–104. Calderón dished 15 assists with 3 steals, while Bandeira dropped 35 in a dazzling display. With 34 team assists, this was peak execution from a team firing on all cylinders.

Idiots Stun the Champs
Village Idiots shocked Wavy Gates 111–102 and handed the champs their second straight loss. With Wavy looking uncharacteristically sloppy and Portobello fouling out late, the Idiots took full advantage with smart ball movement and relentless effort. Don’t look now—but the Idiots are on the march.

Kings Knights Keep Cruising
Kings Knights dominated Corntucky Mildcats 113–84 with G. Short erupting for 36 points and 7 boards. Efficient, focused, and relentless, the Knights are looking more and more like the league’s most dangerous two-way team.

Flying Ostriches Down Baker Street
The Ostriches stayed red hot with a 102–89 win over the Irregulars. Yanzhao didn’t drop 50 this time—but Flying O’s defense did the job, forcing turnovers and nabbing 11 steals. This team just keeps checking all the boxes.

Blue Ocean Sinks SomeTeam’s Hopes
A crisp 106–92 win by Blue Ocean reminded everyone that this squad, when clicking, can hang with anyone. The flow was steady, and the energy higher than SomeTeam could match on this night.

Tar Heels #1 Crush Mambas
A 103–69 demolition. The White Mambas had no answers as Tar Heels #1 rolled behind a total team effort. H. Asraf was the steady engine once again. Heels are starting to look scary.

Hemet Hooligans Flatten southpaw army
Another long night for southpaw army, who were outclassed 116–43. B. Roush cleaned the glass again, and Barbarossa’s motor never stopped. Hooligans handled business.

Key Takeaways
• Wasted Potential’s frontcourt is destroying souls—and stat sheets.
• G. Short quietly becoming a star for the surging Knights.
• Village Idiots might be the most underrated threat left standing.
• Bandeira + Calderón = a Smallfries formula that might just work deep in playoffs.
• Wavy Gates look shaky—are they hitting their first real skid?

Final Word:
Day 15 was an eye-opener. The top contenders made noise—but so did the underdogs. Wasted Potential looked terrifying, the Idiots pulled off a power move, and two MVPs rose from opposite ends of the standings. With only a few rounds left, every game is now a message. Who’s rising? Who’s falling? And who’s already too late?

Don’t blink.