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Quest for Naismith (A D2 Finals Roundup)

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Date: 1/31/2012 10:40:19 AM
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A look at the upcoming D2 Championship Series' and who you just may see in Canada's premier division next season.

II.1 Cerebral Assassins (33522) (19-3) vs NW Alberta Kaboom United (24812) (20-2) *

Cerebral Assassins started in Season 11 and has steadily improved each season they have played, including making the playoffs every single season. This is their 4th season in II.1 and they do hold a win over Kaboom in the regular season. They also seem to have the advantage of saving some extra enthusiasm for the finals match up. They are lead by their 3 bigs who are all Power Forwards by trade.

Kaboom are a verteran team that have been around since Season 3 and have been in Naismith on two separate occasions, the most recent was season 13. Since then they have played in one of the toughest D2 Conferences in all of Canada. They have reached the finals twice and are looking to make the third time the charm. A lot more of a balanced team than the Cerebral Assassins, Kaboom is lead by Canada NT prospect Sondee Bowie. No way his salary will be affordable in D2 again next season, this seems to be a make it or break it season for Bowie and Kaboom.

Prediction: I think Kaboom is due and their HCA plus slightly more well rounded team will take it. I would not be surprised if CA steals this one with their powerful inside attack though.

II. 2 Shabbies (25026) (12-10) vs World Alliance (33584) (19-3)*

II.2 is probably the weakest of Division 2 and unless the champion can make a splash with new acquisitions, they will be in tough to survive a season in Naismith. Shabbies were a 3 seed that have fought their way into the Championship series and are looking to make one more upset. They have been around since season 9 and in II.2 since Season 13. Shabbies are lead by an all Canadian back court that are more known for scoring than defense and that could prove to be their downfall in the finals.

World Alliance has a team of 9 players and only 6 of them are good players. One injury and their chances of promotion could be over for another season. Another team that has only been around since Season 11, World Alliance is more known for their deep cup runs than anything else. Will Andersen their starting Center be enough to win the series? Or will the depth of Shabbies be too much too handle?

Prediction: I do think that World Alliance will take this series. They will need to make a splash though if they want to even consider sticking around more than one season in Naismith.

II.3 BryantFTW444 (33186) (17-5) vs Hamilton Hosers (19-3)*

The toughest of the D2, this is easily the best series to watch in all of Canada with two powerhouses with ridiculous salaries doing battle. Bryant has been around since Season 9 and last season spent some serious cash on SF's and an injury derailed their chances of promotion last season. Bryant is a bit of an older team with 3 of their core players 29 or older. They sold Canadian Xaivier Arel earlier this season and upgraded at both the the PG and PF spot, looking to secure their spot in Naismith next season.

The Hosers on the other hand have the blueprint down of a successful team. Two bigs with high IS and a ton of OD, they will have both an enthusiasm and home court advantage in this series. Around since season 7, the Hosers have recently made the jump to powerhouse in the last season. Lead by their two bigs to score and their Canadian guards to defend, the Hosers are probably the only team in D2 that can stop BryantFTW444.

Prediciton: I think the overpowering OD is going to let the Hosers take this series. If these two teams are in different divisions, they easily move up to Naismith. These are the best two teams and I think that whoever wins has no problem staying up for seasons to come. The loser however will be hard pressed to keep their teams in tact next season.

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Date: 1/31/2012 10:40:34 AM
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II.4 The Hounds (25054) (12-10) vs Crystal Lake Executioners (25117) (20-2)

The Hounds are trying to make one of the most historic runs to a top division in all of Buzzerbeater. Scratch that, this would be insane if they pulled it off seeing they have only been playing since... wait for it... Season 15. Following the other blueprint for success, the Hounds have purchased a team of older players with high salaries for cheap. The inside attack is very powerful and the team has some okay depth that they might put up a fight.

CLE on the other hand are a veteran team since season 6 and have been stuck in II.4 since Season 8. This a tale of two completely different teams as the Executioners are a little more well rounded with some better depth. If they can stop the inside attack, this is their finals for the taking.

Prediction: Executioners will take this one as the clock will strike midnight for Cinderella.

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Date: 1/31/2012 10:50:46 AM
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Team Salaries:

Cerebral Assassins: Roster: 12 players, Age 26.8, Salary 393.1K (32.8K/player)
NW Alberta United Kaboom: Roster: 11 players, Age 25.5, Salary 423.9K (38.5K/player)

Shabbies: Roster: 13 players, Age 23.8, Salary 249.9K (19.2K/player)
World Alliance: Roster: 9 players, Age 23.7, Salary 429.6K (47.7K/player)

BryantFTW444: Roster: 12 players, Age 27.2, Salary 604.7K (50.4K/player)
Hamilton Hosers: Roster: 15 players, Age 27.7, Salary 500.4K (33.4K/player)

The Hounds: Roster: 11 players, Age 29.1, Salary 442.6K (40.2K/player)
Crystal Lake Executioners: Roster: 12 players, Age 26.1, Salary 492.4K (41.0K/player)

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Date: 1/31/2012 3:45:19 PM
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These are awesome! :D The Hounds could be the story of the season!

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Date: 1/31/2012 6:32:54 PM
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Very nice analysis of the remaining Div II teams and their quest to make it to the top division.

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Date: 1/31/2012 7:02:25 PM
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very nice write up
not in depth by any means but very interesting to say the least

i would like to add that i was stuck in div2 for that many seasons due to my commitment to training 2 U21 players for the S17 team which sucked up my resources and time for good chunks of 3 seasons
any coincidence that i put together a competitive team the 1st season my U21 prospects turn 22? lol
sweet i have the youngest team =)

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Date: 1/31/2012 7:10:53 PM
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oh jeez as we speak i have an in-game injury already... hopefully its not serious lol

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Date: 1/31/2012 7:44:48 PM
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I probably checked out each set of games for about 10 minutes each. Just wanted something up about the match ups.

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Date: 2/5/2012 8:49:11 PM
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Crystal Lake to Naismith after thriller at the Pit
Last Minute victory moves Executioners


The Executioners were facing extiinction, they were down 81-72 after 3 quarters.
They had already made up the deficit in the 4th quarter but fell behind once more and time was running out.
Down 105-103 with 53 seconds to play Tiborc Sengel delivered a key dunk to tie it.
The turning point belonged to Mihkel Pang, his steal with 18 seconds left set up the championship winner.
4 seconds later Jarkko Räisänen drained the jumper.
Executioners 107 Hounds 105, and the Executioner defense made it stand