POST SEASON AWARDS
September 20, 2008

Semi Pro Inc wins MVP and GM of the Season Award

Coach Don and Jason Sanchies took home the GM of the Season award after leading Semi Pro Inc to a perfect record this season. The defending Champions were 8-0 in their second season and made headlines week after week. Not only did the team add former USC standout Jeff Trepagnier but the Champs also added hip hop recording artist, "The Game" in the lineup. The star-studded line-up meant capacity crowds and Semi Pro Inc arguably became the team to beat this season. Coach Don was very involved with his team as the team donned new Semi Pro Inc t-shirts while occasionally showing up to other opponent's games. Coach Don was also involved in producing scouting reports for other teams especially against Wildcats, a team he looks forward to facing in the Playoffs this season.

"The team is well coached and they also engage in friendly competition with some of the other teams," said a league analyst. "Whether they're producing scouting reports against you or they're informing you of the other team's weaknesses, it just shows how involved Semi Pro Inc is with the league."

Jeff Trepagnier finished in the top 3 in scoring this season and the USC standout led the league in ppg (27.4 ppg). Trepagnier led the division in steals with a total of 20 (2.9 spg) and was tied for 2nd in three-pointers with a total of 33 three's. While Trepagnier is making his way to Europe at the end of the season, Kenneth Ubom started the season coming back from Europe. It seems like he's nominated for the MVP award every season and this season, he ranked in the top three in scoring posting 26.4 ppg for his new team, Team Play. Cameron Murray tied the season record with 45 assists and he averaged 6.4 apg, 17.4 ppg, and 1.0 spg.

Defensive Player of the Season award was awarded to Wildcats Tracy Murray who led the league with 16 blocks. The former Wizards player averaged 2.7 bpg, 1.5 spg and 9.0 rpg for Wildcats this season. Andrew Knox was tied for 2nd in blocked shots with a total of 11 and he finished with 6 steals while averaging 4.6 bpg. Last season's Rookie of the Season, Cortez Ward, was also tied for 2nd in blocked shots with a total of 11. The Skull-basherz GM averaged 8.7 rpg, 1.1 spg.

The Rookie of the Season award went to Ryan Snook who led the league in scoring in his first season averaging 25.0 ppg and recording 200 points for Team 24. He was tied for 2nd in three-pointers with a total of 33 three's. After starting the season with a 0-3 record, Street Fam Hustlas made a huge turnaround after adding Cartier Carter to the line-up. Cartier led the team in scoring with 18.2 ppg and he averaged 1.5 spg, 1.7 apg. Rashad Austin was also nominated for the award and he ranked 3rd in ppg averaging 26.3 ppg in his rookie season with Hard Work.

Rashad's teammate from Hard Work, Tim Pendergraph, won the Most Improved Award this season. Last season, he averaged 13.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg and Hard Work failed to qualify for the playoffs. This season, Hard Work is in the Playoffs with Pendergraph averaging 21.3 ppg, 2.7 apg.
 

END OF THE SEASON AWARDS - DIAMOND DIVISION
MVP	DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE SEASON	ROOKIE OF THE SEASON
1. Jeff Trepagnier, Semi Pro Inc 2. Cameron Murray, Wildcats 3. Amos Battle, Young Gunnaz 4. Terrance Martin, #1 Stunners 5. Kenneth Ubom, Team Play	1. Tracy Murray, Wildcats 2. Cortez Ward, Skull-basherz 3. Leshawn Miller, Street Fam Hustlas 4. Andrew Knox, Young Gunnaz 5. Jay Hollis, Hard Work	1. Ryan Snook, Team 24 2. Cartier Carter, Street Fam 3. Rashad Austin, Hard Work 4. Donelle Booker, Team Splash 5. Gentry Blaine, Skull-basherz
GENERAL MANAGER OF THE SEASON	MOST IMPROVED	FANTASY PLAYER OF THE SEASON
1. Jason Sanchies, Semi Pro Inc 2. Paul Anderson, Street Fam 3. Aldrin Medina, Team 24 4. Kearney Lindsay, Hard Work 5. Mark Pagdilao, #1 Stunners	1. Tim Pendergraph, Hard Work 2. James Richard, Posse 3. Michael Clue, So Cal Ballers 4. Aldrin Medina, Team 24 5. Taylor Begg, So Cal Ballers	1. Ryan Snook, Team 24 2. Jeff Trepagnier, Semi Pro Inc 3. Tracy Murray, Wildcats 4. Walt Batton, Hard Work 5. Cortez Ward, Skull-basherz

POST SEASON AWARDS
September 20, 2008

USUCK claims MVP and GM of the Season Award
 

It's been a long year for DSK General Manager Harry Yoo. After leaving the team he first started a year ago, the Center claimed his first GM of the Season award after leading USUCK to an undefeated 8-0 season. The runner-up, Mikey Buenaventura, is running B-Junkies for the first time and he's done an exceptional job in his first season as a GM. The team finished with a 7-1 record and their MySpace page has been one of the better MySpace profiles in the league.

Dedrick Bates was added to USUCK last summer and his team's record means more to him than his individual stats. Still, you can't ignore the numbers he posted this season: 25.5 ppg (ranked 1st), 4.4 apg (ranked 2nd), and 45 three-pointers (ranked 1st).

Defensive Player of the Season award was awarded to rookie Donald Smith of Hydroform. The forward grabbed the rebounding title averaging 12.0 rpg and ranked 1st in steals with 3.4 spg.

B-Junkies rookie Hugh Butler led the division in assists with 4.6 apg, 37 assists. Hugh led the team in scoring with 22.4 ppg and was tops in three-pointers hitting 22 three's this season. Chacon Davis, a runner-up for Rookie of the season, led the division in blocked shots with 17 blocks in his rookie season. The Remix Center was also a runner-up for Defensive Player of the Season.

He said it many times before and many chose not to believe him. He said he was capable of leading the division in scoring and at one point of the season, he led the division in three-pointers. Dagobah System GM finished with 26 three pointers (tied for 4th) and averaged 20.9 ppg, a career-high. His improved shooting has inspired a DVD - Better Hoops with Bouncin' Beau Reyes.

POST SEASON AWARDS
September 21, 2008

JR Gonzalez wins MVP award

Rookie JR Gonzalez led the division in scoring and 3-pointers this season. The sharp-shooter averaged 34.9 ppg and connected for a league-high 54 three-pointers. He led Them Guys to the Playoffs with a 5-3 record with the last game being a triple OT clincher on the last week of the season. JR's scoring average was 52 percent of his team's scoring average. 626'ers Kevin Valmonte was a close runner-up along with Allen Brown, the Stylin On You guard.

After making a trip to the Finals last season, Stylin On You GM Terence Morales proved the trip was no fluke leading Stylin On You to a 6-2 record. The Stylin On You GM added key pieces to the team in the off-season and has already committed to playing in Platinum Division next season. After a 0-3 start, Victor Ng led his team to 5 wins straight as Silent But Deadly finished with a 5-3 record. 626'ers GM Rodney Ching improved his team from a 4-4 record to a 6-2 record this season. The team ranks #1 and had one of the toughest schedule this season.

Defensive Player of the Season award was awarded to rookie Marselis Irving of Team Kellz. The rookie averaged 10.8 rpg (ranked 3rd) and posted totals of 9 steals and 8 blocks. He was also a candidate for Rookie of the season averaging 19.5 ppg and 11 three-pointers in his rookie season. Outkast Connection Center Marcus Richardson ranked 2nd in rebounds with 12.4 rpg and was a close runner-up in the ballots.

After leading the division in steals (24 steals) and finishing 2nd in three-pointers (28 three's) JimenezWockeez guard Aaron Jimenez finished the ballot as Rookie of the Season. The League Commissioner Hanz Jimenez hesitated to give his cousin the award but after finishing the season in the top 3 in categories, certainly his stats deserved recognition especially after the team started with a 0-2 start. "It was difficult for me to award Aaron the Rookie of the Season award especially since he's my cousin but our voting panel chose who should be recognized for certain awards on Week 8." Marselis Irving was a runner-up for the award (19.5 ppg) along with Paul Abel of 562 Renegades

562 Renegades guard Luigi Pardini improved his scoring average by nearly 10 points. Luigi averaged 14.5 ppg and the sharp turnaround helped rookie team 562 Renegades become one of the division's top teams this season.

POST SEASON AWARDS
September 21, 2008

Jodian Lyn wins MVP award
 

Reigning Finals MVP Jodian Lyn was named the Regular Season MVP award after having an undefeated season with Lady Skull-basherz this season. The only loss the defending Champs suffered was when she wasn't in the lineup and when she's suited up for LSB, the team is 6-0. She finished 2nd in assists with 4.8 apg and averaged 7.4 ppg, 2.4 spg. The defending Champs are 6-1 in their second season finishing 1st in the Women's Division.

Her teammate Malika Jones ranked 2nd in rebounds averaging 9.7 rpg, 1.3 spg. She was one of the league's leading shot-blockers swatting a total of 9 blocks in her second season.

Rookie Joanna Miller of Deaconettes averaged 18.3 ppg, 5.0 apg, 12.3 rpg in her rookie season. She was named unanimous Rookie of the Season while her General Manager, Don Clark, was named GM of the Season. The team finished with a 4-3 record and brought tremendous crowd support all the way from Hollywood, week after week.

Jamie Bumia of Ladies Reign improved on her scoring average from last season. She averaged 6.3 ppg last season and this season, she improved by more than 10 points averaging 16.7 ppg in 3 games.

POST SEASON AWARDS
September 28, 2008

James Bernardo wins MVP award
 

With an emphasis on defense, Elements surged to a 4-0 start and they had their General Manager to thank for it. He led the division in steals with 24 steals, 3.0 spg and also led the division in assists handing out 3.5 apg, 28 assists. Also considered was Championship Game MVP Jeri De Leon of Game Bang

Chuck Trevino led the division in rebounds (17.0 rpg) and blocked shots with a total of 11 blocks. Anthony Santos ranked 2nd in the ballots and he ranked 3rd in steals with a total of 17.

With the new website, Assassinslive.com, Ron Hernandez was voted by league voters as the GM of the Season for Assassins. Not only does he show up every game for his team but he has also shown tremendous support for several teams: Game Bang, Hydroform, and Money Inc.

MVP talks surrounded Gin Rojas of Elements and he named the Most Improved Player of the division. He led LeBronze in three-pointers with 23 and averaged 12.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg.

POST SEASON AWARDS
October 4, 2008
 

MVP, Defensive Player, and GM of the Season go to ‘Daygo’s Finest’
 

Finest walked into the gym with the nicest jerseys, largest crowd, and a video camera to tape their games.  Right from the get go, everyone knew Finest was a team that was serious when it came to basketball.  They ended the season with a 4 game winning streak, holding on to the best record in the league at 6-2.  GM Nate Bautista walks away as the first ever GM of the Season award for Superstar San Diego.  He put together both a professional and talented team with the MVP and Defensive Player of the Season also on his team.  GM Hanz Jimenez was the runner-up for GM of the Season, bringing his team down from LA to play Saturdays while also running Superstar LA on Sundays.  He did a great job on getting enough players there, and its impressive that he can get at least 5 players to show up for each game.  Some SD teams can’t even do that. 

A close battle between The Fleet’s own Jeremy Hunt and Finest’s Kenny Lee came down to the wire but Lee would come out on top.  He played like an MVP all season, showing up for all 8 games while securing the best record for his team with also impressive numbers.  He averaged 24.1 ppg(2^nd), hit 40 threes (1^st), and made 25-31 free throws(1^st FTM).  In a notable game against his MVP competition Jeremy Hunt, he scored 39 points and hit on a league high 9 threes.

Jeremy Hunt of the The Fleet would be awarded the Rookie of the Season award.  Hunt led the league in scoring averaging 31.2 points a game.  He also grabbed 8.8 boards a game and dished out 2 assists a contest.  He was also in the Top 3 in three point field goals a game.  Along with the Rookie award, he also claimed the Fantasy Player of the Season award.  In week 3, Hunt ended up scoring a league high 48 points while hitting on 9 threes, despite losing by 3 points to LA > SD.

The Defensive Player of the Season award was awarded to Center Tali McLemore of Finest.  Even though he is now out for the season, he was a force in the paint ranking 1^st in blocked shots with 2.2 rejections a game.  He also averaged 2 steals, 10 boards, and 11.4 points a game.  Lemme Sheck’s Justin Omalev was not far behind for the Defensive Player award averaging a league high 3.1 steals a game. 

Get Swayze’s own Gaylord Phillips got nominated for all awards except GM of the Season.