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Hello to all my new league mates, I'm going to give my quick assesment of what I think this league has to offer for Season 16. This will all of course change rapidly as the season goes on.
Big 8:

Arizona Roadrunners-Look to be a balanced team, but unfortunately not strong enough at the top end to compete for a playoff spot. Stars: A pair of decent PFs(11k apiece). Prediction: Looking at missing the playoffs this season, 5-7.
buffalo Cobras-Another balanced team, look to be a little better off, led by a veteran PG and some decent post play. Stars: Decent at PG/PF(10k/11k) Prediction: Finish in bottom pack 5-7.
Droids-Looking strong after demoting from D.III Droids are trying to get right back up. Stars: A pair of C/SGs along with a solid PG(41/32/22/20/12k). Prediction: Will look to recapture the D.IV magic, trying for 1 or 2 seed.
essex 90-Lacking in firepower this team tries to make up for it in sheer number of players. Stars: One ok C and a decent group at SG/SF(10k). Prediction: In the fight to avoid the relegation series.
happy helpers-A semi-unbalanced roster, they will lean heavily on their PFs. Stars: Those 2 PF's mentioned before(22/11k). Prediction: Playoffs, I favor them for the 3 seed.
McArthurs Fury-On the short list of contenders in the B8 with some real stars on the roster. Stars: A pair at C, along with a good PG/SF(37/22/17/15k). Prediction: Will battle with Droids for #1 all season.
STARBURYS-A well balanced team, looking to make some roster changes. Stars: Another strong PF(13k). Prediction: Playoffs as 3-4 seed.
the sikers-A completely new team, they may struggle to adjust. Stars: None. Prediction: Relegation.

Big 8 Allstar Team
1st team
C:Guntademaro Yusta(McArthurs Fury)
PF:Tzenko Traykov(happy helpers)
SF:Pi Daonan(McArthurs Fury)
SG:Roberto Dani(Droids)
PG:William Vinson(McArthurs Fury)

2nd team
C:Matteo Musetti(Droids)
PF:Gunars Sulmanis(STARBURYS)
SF:Teobaldo Bardisa(essex 90)
SG:Yao Bingli(Droids)
PG:James Miner(buffalo Cobras)

Will do a set for the Great 8 in the next couple of days.

Last edited by Eminence Front at 4/18/2011 11:54:20 PM

Great 8

Bridgeport Knicks-So many players... Not going to scare anyone though. Stars: None. Prediction: Relegation.
El Puerco Grande-A solid looking team, with an absolutely amazing young trainee to look out for in upcoming seasons. Stars: A good SG with a solid duo down low(18k). Prediction: Borderline between playoffs/just outside of them.
frito bandito-Not a team to overlook this team is looking for back to back championships. Stars: A great SG and some solid support players(38/13k). Prediction: Continue their recent dominance in D.IV, in fight for #1 seed.
Ohio Suns-Have a good inside/outside combo going on here. Stars: Led by a strong C and his SG running mate(16/12k). Prediction: On the outside looking in on the playoffs.
Pheonix Suns*-Looks like they are making some changes on their roster and are on the way up. Stars: A new PF pickup will lead them(17k). Prediction: Fighting to avoid the relegation series.
Seachickens-A nice and deep team, they are currently selling some of their key players. Stars: A good back court, with a pair of decent Cs(15/10/14/12k). Prediction: Looking at 3-4 unless they replace some of their stars.
Team WWE-Very strong on the wings, with ridiculous depth at the SF position. Stars: A whole crop of SF's(14/13/11k). Prediction: Experience/Depth vs. Youth/Superstars in the battle between Team WWE and frito bandito for the Great 8 crown.
The Arlington All Stars-Very strong in the forwards/center area, also grooming an excellent draftee. Stars: SF/PF/C, maybe no better group in the league(16/12/15k). Prediction: A playoff team for sure, could pull some surprises on anyone.

Great 8 Allstars
1st team
C:Juan Carlos Lopez(The Arlington All Stars)
PF:Shay Berman(Pheonix Suns*)
SF:Pere Fons(The Arlington All Stars)
SG:Anibal Rodrigues(frito bandito)
PG:Lonnie Jude(Seachickens)

2nd team
C:Tadeusas Polanskis(Ohio Suns)
PF:Shogo Huallpa(The Arlington All Stars)
SF:Michael Bridges(Team WWE)
SG:Sandigui Bakhoum(El Puerco Grande)
PG:Nolan Ali(frito bandito)

Next up is a complete league overview:-)

League IV.13

Standings Predictions
1.McArthurs Fury(20-2): Give them the edge for now due to league experience.
2.Droids(19-3): Will strengthen as season goes on, hoping to prime for playoffs.
3.Team WWE(18-4): After a close call with promotion last season I see them taking a step back this season.
4.frito bandito(16-6): Looking to have an excellent first season in D.IV.
5.The Arlington All Stars(15-7): I see them dropping a few they shouldn't and not quite meeting their goals.
6.happy helpers(14-8): I see a major step forward for this team as they look to make noise in the playoffs.
7.Seachickens(13-9): Their great depth should propel them to wins over the bottom half and keep them in other games.
8.STARBURYS(12-10): I see them also taking a step back after an excellent season.
9.buffalo Cobras(11-11)
10.El Puerco Grande(10-12)
11.Ohio Suns(9-13)
12.Pheonix Suns*(7-15)
13.Arizona Roadrunners(6-16)
14.essex 90(5-17)
15.the sikers(1-21)
16.Bridgeport Knicks(0-22)

League IV.13 Allstar Team
1st team
C:Guntademaro Yusta(McArthurs Fury)
PF:Tzenko Traykov(happy helpers)
SF:Pere Fons(The Arlington Allstars)
SG:Anibal Rodrigues(frito bandito)
PG:William Vinson(McArthurs Fury)

2nd team
C:Matteo Musetti(Droids)
PF:Shay Berman(Pheonix Suns*)
SF:Pi Daonan(McArthurs Fury)
SG:Roberto Dani(Droids)
PG:James Miner(buffalo Cobras)


True MVP Canidates
1-5.The Entire 1st team all league
6.Matteo Musetti
7.Pi Daonan
8.Roberto Dani

Thanks for taking the time to do this write up...I just wish next time you do so you lay off the crack pipe, steer clear of the spray paint cans, and avoid anything with "shroom" in the word!! :-)

Ouch:(, jk. Was wondering if anyone in the league would be interested in working with me on the England U21 team if I win the elections there?

Dont know if I would be qualified/experienced enough to help, but sounds fun. Let me know!

All right, it sounds like I won't be winning, but I've been offered a spot as an assistant by one of the other canidates if he wins if you'd still be interested?

Yes, just let me know. You can send me a message if you dont hear from me on the forums.

There's a kind of cool contest centered around the USA tournament right now in the US forums if anyone wants to get their picks in now, I think it closes after the first round begins.

Glad to have you in the league, you are correct though I'm currently in the process of revamping my roster. I made the mistake of getting a very good trainer who was a drain on my income so I have only been able to make limited expansions to my arena...

I ended up letting said trainer go so hopefully after one major player sale I'll be able to get back into income generating mode. Watch out my second half push!

Good first game, and ouch early season loss. Trying to train+ worst game of my SG's life+ less effort= road t.v. loss:(