Tommy Avalos

Co-Commissioner
     Logistics & Facilities

Hey Guys, it’s the Co-Commish, first off I would like to start with my apologies for the first week, without going in to it, Pomona, WOW, we will not have that problem again and as Hanz said “if you want details ask”.  I am here for any suggestions that anyone should have and if you know of a gym that you think would be a good addition to our current gyms let me know and if you have a contact number even better.  Thanks to Martin for helping out, we appreciate it.

Welcome to all the new teams and welcome back to returning teams.  We strive to make your games fun and your stats accurate.  I can definitely say that I am looking forward to all the comp.  Players, if you haven’t navigated the site, DO IT, Hanz has a ton of cool stuff especially the stats and if you know of any teams that want to join have them contact us as soon as possible, as when it comes to new teams we are on a first come first serve basis, and word on the streets there isn’t too much room for many more teams.

Now regarding the first week:

For the teams that showed up, thanks, good games and good sportsmanship, but the one issue that really bothered me, one team in particular….you know who you are, when you show up and your jerseys don’t have numbers or the same numbers DO NOT WRITE IN DIFFERENT NUMBERS ON THE STAT LOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  We make sure that the stats are accurate and when you change numbers, like when you have, let’s say for example two # 33’s and the log shows, for example one # 9 and one #33 and also for example, one #3 but  the jersey is, for example blank, how in the world should stats be right?  I thought about this and they can’t be, luckily we do care (a little) and want stats to be accurate, so we took care of it.  Please do your part and make sure the game logs are accurate.  Make sure all numbers are on the stat log, that was another one that made our day even better, a player scores only for us to see he’s not on the roster we don’t know everyone’s names, we need your guys’ help also.

As far as jersey’s go, Team Captains should get a hold of players and make sure everyone gets the same color jerseys or at least semi-similar in color, try to stay away from purple, white and red for one team, come on guys, even the all-star team gets matching jersey’s.  All in all I enjoyed the first week (except for losing, wack, I would say I am going to get in shape, but unfortunately, the beer companies are brewing beer and I need to drink it, so running, I will just have to get more players)

Play hard and have fun.

                                                                                      Last Updated: 2/4/07

• National CIF Rules uploaded to our Rules page.
• Commish and Co-commish assigned to play for two teams.
• GAME LOG: Abstract vs. Phenoms (Week1) finally up.
• As stated, ALL ROSTERS ARE FINAL AS OF 1/29/07.
• Game-highs and Results updated.
• Everyone gets a BYE WEEK, because of Superbowl.
• Do not get DUNKED on. Watch out for these 3 high-flyers.
• NIGHTCAP (Week 2) - Top 5 Games.
• Around the League - Another scoring record set on Week 2.

- Angkor Wat Joseph Flores goes for 47 points.
     - Christian Gopez outduels him hitting on 9 three-pointers and Elements win.
• PLAYER BLOGS updated.
     - Luke Montilla writes about emulating Kobe in his 3rd entry.
     - Hanz Jimenez submits his first piece, Watch and Learn.

Recruiting Wars
When the deadline for adding players ended on January 28, a slew of
 teams forgot about winning with their friends and were opting for the easy way out. Several teams wasted the Commish's time and instead
of being organized in the offseason, Team Captains were trying to add
players after the DEADLINE TO ADD PLAYERS WAS CLEARLY STATED.
 

Global Gym changed their name to Global Domination.

 Michael Camarena, Karl Camarena, Lalo Arroyo,
Charles Elias, Patrick Elias, Raul "Magic" Aguilar,
Finals MVP - Mike Villa.

Platinum Division is extremely competitive and its defense that win games. Players are more athletic and the stats aren't as impressive as the Gold Division stats. Here are the key players for some of the games.

Marcus Richardson, Flight One - 25 points, 3 three-pointers.
Vic Buchanon, Dynasty - 21 points, 4 assists, 4 steals.
Steven Watts, Freestyle - 15 rebounds, 15 points in a loss.
Derrick Devan, Mindstate - 28 points, 11 boards, and a monster dunk on defending champs, Global Gym.
Ben, Deacons - 17 rebounds, 9 points.
EJ Latorre, Dead End - 21 points, 4 assists.
Terrance Taylor, #1 Stunners - 9 points, 5 rebounds, and the third and final dunk of the evening.


He dunked on Global Gym numerous times and spoiled the Championship Trophy presentation for the defending champs. Mindstate's Center, Derrick Devan, stood above 2 MVPs in Mike Villa and Lalo Arroyo and easily scored 28 points and 11 boards. Derrick is your Platinum Division's Player of the Week for Week 2.
 

The Gold Division doesn't play defense. The fun-and-gun games have a lot of players posting record highs in scoring and the 'PBA player' Christian Gopez delivered an improbable win for Elements.

Christian Gopez, Elements - 9 three-pointers, 27 points.
Joseph Flores, Angkor Wat - 47 points, 9 rebounds in a loss.
Thomas Cruz, Team Dime - 41 points, 6 three's.
Matt Stein, Team Dime - 38 points, 4 assists, 7 three's.
Ryan Mileski, Aztecs - 35 points, 6 three-pointers, 5 steals.
Tony Johnson, Team Dime - 4 blocks, 18 rebounds, 1st dunk.
Mike Singh, BBC - 16 boards, 10 points.
Mike, Deep Penetration - Game winner against B-LO-DA-RIM.


Player of the Week is no other than Christian Gopez. Elements were down the whole way until Alex Jeff and Christian Gopez got the team within striking distance. He connected on a new record, 9 three-pointers. Congratulations Christian, for being Player of the Week for Week 2 in the Gold Division.
 

SLAM

TONY JOHNSON
TEAM DIME / MINDSTATE   
"Can't take the funk off a nasty dunk."

The first dunk of the League came on a breakaway and it left a lot of players awestruck. The Team Dime guard looked like he was going for a layup and out of nowhere, crammed the rock on the tin. The humble guard didn't have to celebrate as the players did that for him. Talented and humble, that's a plus.

DERRICK DOVAN
MINDSTATE
"Excuse me as I kiss the sky."

Totally dominated against Global Gym thus earning him Player of the Week honors. The big man dunked it so many times it scared the beejesus out of Lalo Arroyo. We called Lalo for an interview and his voice was still trembling.  

TERRENCE TAYLOR    
#1 STUNNERS
"Hoooooooooo"

Maybe it was because it the last game of the night, but you could hear the pin drop after Terrence dunked the rock. His attempt to wow the crowd let out a weak "Hoooooo." We could have sworn we heard owls.

ALEX JEFF    
ELEMENTS
"Are you serious?"

The fact that Alex even tried to dunk turned several heads in the crowd. The Sprite commercial hopeful's attempt to steal the show failed and it was so embarrassing we did him a favor by using a star as his face. Nice try, Superstar.