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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.

USA II.1 Power Rankings – Post-Day 15 (Season 68)
By Buzzer-Manager

With just past half point of the season, the race for playoff seeding is heating up—and the balance of power is shifting fast. Blowouts, upsets, and a major roster move have all stirred the pot. Here’s where every team stands going into the stretch run.

1. Flying Ostriches (14-1, +484)
Still the gold standard. Top defense (lowest PA), elite ball movement, and fewest turnovers. Their only loss was razor-thin. They’ve beaten good teams and crushed bad ones—this is the most complete team in the league.

2. Kings Knights (12-3, +310)
Efficient, physical, and dangerous on both ends. G. Short is quietly becoming a two-way star, and this roster has no glaring weaknesses. Among the league leaders in FG%, 3PT%, and rebounding—real title threat.

3. TAR HEELS #1 (12-3, +327)
Under the radar but deadly. Best team FG%, top-tier defense, and a consistent machine led by H. Asraf. They don’t win flashy—but they win clean. Their point differential is no joke.

4. Wavy Gates (13-2, +311)
Still atop the Big 8, but recent losses raise eyebrows. Their metrics remain elite—top in FG%, blocks, and efficiency—but the cohesion isn’t what it once was. Still a contender, but the shine has dulled a bit.

5. Smallfries (9-6, +140)
The most surgical passing team just added a nuke. Enter: Dawid Oskroba, a $208,132-salary PF scoring machine. With Bandeira and Calderón already clicking, the Friez now have the interior punch to become a true juggernaut. The ceiling? Championship-level—if they put it all together in time.

6. Wasted Potential (9-6, +272)
Top-3 in rebounding and blocks. L. Pelowski and M. Dutton dominate the paint. Their 57-point beatdown of Big Forest sent a clear message: this team is built for the playoffs, and their best might still be coming.

7. Village Idiots (8-7, +114)
Their gritty win over Wavy Gates proves they’re not just pesky—they’re legit. Balance across the board and trending up fast. If the matchups fall their way, they could absolutely bust a bracket or two.

8. Blue Ocean (9-6, +79)
Good talent, good execution, but consistency remains an issue. Their wins are convincing, but losses are flat. Hard to know what version shows up in crunch time—but the tools are there.

—continued in Part 2—


Last edited by Kukas at 5/28/2025 10:20:21 AM

USA II.1 Power Rankings – Part 2
By Buzzer-Manager (cont.)

9. Baker Street Irregulars (8-7, +121)
Smart team with strong defense and solid passing. Lack some scoring depth and offensive variety, but still a tough out. They could grind their way into the second round if the cards fall right.

10. SomeTeam (8-7, +57)
Respectable record, but slipping in form. Their shooting is near the bottom of the league, and recent results have been shaky. Metrics say they’re average—and that might not be enough down the stretch.

11. Hemet Hooligans (6-9, -189)
They hustle. Roush and Barbarossa give effort every night, and they dominate weaker teams. But against playoff squads? They just don’t have the firepower. Best of the lower-tier, but capped.

12. Big Forest (1-14, -279)
Santos puts up big numbers, but that’s about it. Their lone win is ancient history now, and they were completely dismantled by Wasted Potential. Offense can’t keep pace, and defense is leaking.

13. Corntucky Mildcats (5-10, -200)
Their offensive woes are crippling—worst FG% in the league. They play hard and defend better than the record suggests, but they’ve hit a ceiling.

14. The White Mambas (4-11, -207)
Some fight, but not enough talent. Defensively vulnerable, and offense disappears for long stretches. A couple flashes early, but the story’s written.

15. Harbor City Storm (2-13, -258)
Tough season. They’ve been competitive in spurts, but turnovers and defensive lapses always undo the effort. They’re rebuilding, and it shows.

16. southpaw army (0-15, -1082)
Historically bad. Worst FG%, worst PA, worst point differential by nearly 800. A -72 average margin of defeat is almost unheard of. Nothing more to say.

Final Word:
Ostriches, Knights, and Heels are your top dogs—no doubt. But the next tier is thick with dangerous contenders. The Smallfries’ move may be the season’s biggest swing, and the Idiots are surging late. Meanwhile, Wavy Gates and Wasted Potential need to tighten the screws before it’s too late. The bottom? A total bloodbath.

We’re entering the final stretch—every result now echoes into playoff seeding. Stay locked in.

16. southpaw army (0-15, -1082)
Historically bad. Worst FG%, worst PA, worst point differential by nearly 800. A -72 average margin of defeat is almost unheard of. Nothing more to say.

But that 5/5 A+ 18 yo old tho!

Yes, and hopefully an ATG potential, which would make it easier to endure this ChatGPT slander

You get me!

Nooooooo! I forgot to set my lineup for today. Rip game shape. Oh well. Not like my team had championship aspirations for this season anyways.

Happens to all of us. Hey man you got a solid squad maybe not a contender, but a piece or two away.

Day 16 (Saturday 31 May 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Big Forest 92 - Wavy Gates 135
Harbor City Storm 51 - TAR HEELS #1 112
SomeTeam 50 - Hemet Hooligans 115
Baker Street Irregulars 72 - Corntucky Mildcats 91
Smallfries 109 - The White Mambas 96
Blue Ocean 140 - southpaw army 57
Flying Ostriches 96 - Kings Knights 112
Village Idiots 80 - Wasted Potential 93

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 140 : Blue Ocean
Rebounds : 64 : Wavy Gates, TAR HEELS #1
Assists : 43 : Blue Ocean
Steals : 18 : Blue Ocean
Block Shots : 15 : Hemet Hooligans

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 41 : X. Cots (The White Mambas)
Rebounds : 16 : I. Marcos (Wavy Gates)
Assists : 11 : M. Toros (Wavy Gates), Z. Kincaid (Blue Ocean)
Steals : 5 : G. Calhoun (Blue Ocean)
Block Shots : 6 : C. Sample (Hemet Hooligans)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : X. Cots (The White Mambas) (41 Points, 2 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 39
Shooting Guard : N. Neside (Smallfries) (29 Points, 7 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 32
Small Forward : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) (35 Points, 6 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 0 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 42
Power Forward : O. Espí (Blue Ocean) (30 Points, 12 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40
Center : A. Santos (Big Forest) (18 Points, 14 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 1 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 28

MVP of the evening
G. Bandeira (Smallfries) (35 Points, 6 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 0 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 42

The bad performance of the evening
B. Mendoza (SomeTeam) (1 Points, 0 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -6

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : D. Shook (southpaw army) : 7 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : A. Peachey (southpaw army), H. Sloan (Village Idiots) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : M. Ramasodi (SomeTeam), M. Willoughby (Corntucky Mildcats), L. Portobello (Village Idiots), D. Choate (Wasted Potential) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) : 7 Three points

The best performer : X. Cots (The White Mambas) : Rating : 20.0

The worst performer : T. Bravo (southpaw army) : Rating : 5.0