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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

D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 16 Recap (May 31, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

Blue Ocean Unloads a Barrage, Bandeira Claims the Throne, and Smallfries’ Superteam Assembles
The playoff picture is heating up, and Day 16 delivered with lopsided wins, MVP-caliber outings, and a few harsh wake-up calls. Blue Ocean blitzed southpaw army, TAR HEELS #1 and Wavy Gates reasserted their dominance, and Smallfries reminded everyone why they’re building a juggernaut just in time for the postseason.

Blue Ocean Sets the Bar at 140
This was pure basketball carnage. Blue Ocean smashed southpaw army 140–57 in a game that was over before halftime. Four players scored 20+, Z. Kincaid dished 11 assists, and the team racked up 43 assists and 18 steals. O. Espí was a two-way force with 30 & 12. This was surgical—and a message: Blue is back.

Smallfries Debut Their Final Form
Smallfries officially unveiled their postseason monster with the debut of $208k scoring machine Dawid Oskroba—and the results were devastating. G. Bandeira torched The White Mambas for 35 points and 3 blocks, while N. Neside added 29. With Oskroba now in the mix, the Friez have transformed from dangerous to terrifying. The chemistry is coming together—and it’s happening right on schedule.

TAR HEELS #1 and Wavy Gates Flatten Overmatched Foes
Two contenders got their groove back. The Heels ran Harbor City Storm out of the gym, 112–51, in a 64-rebound, 6-player double-digit scoring effort. Meanwhile, Wavy Gates demolished Big Forest 135–92, powered by 16 boards from I. Marcos and 11 assists from M. Toros. These are the kinds of business-like wins that real contenders chalk up late in the season.

Kings Knights Handle Business Against Ostriches
Kings Knights dispatched the Flying Ostriches 112–96 behind a balanced effort and trademark defensive pressure. G. Short didn’t need to carry the load—this was team basketball executed at a high level. The Knights keep cruising.

Hooligans, Mildcats, and Wasted Potential Keep Pace
Hemet Hooligans mauled SomeTeam 115–50 with 15 blocks and all-around dominance. Corntucky Mildcats pulled away late to bury Baker Street Irregulars 91–72. Wasted Potential locked down Village Idiots 93–80 in a grind-it-out slugfest to stay in the upper tier.

The Bad News for SomeTeam and southpaw army
SomeTeam was embarrassed by the Hooligans and had the night’s worst individual performance (Mendoza, -6 efficiency). Meanwhile, southpaw army turned the ball over 24 times and got run off the floor by 83. They’re not just slumping—they’re unraveling.

Key Takeaways
• Blue Ocean just dropped 140 and made it look easy.
• G. Bandeira is on fire—and with Oskroba now in, Smallfries look terrifying.
• TAR HEELS #1 and Wavy Gates are reasserting elite form.
• Kings Knights continue their quiet campaign of excellence.
• Hooligans are playing like they’ve got a point to prove.
• southpaw army has fully lost the plot.

Final Word:
Day 16 was full-throttle dominance from the league’s top-tier teams. The standings may be tight, but the separation in execution is growing clearer. Smallfries are now a complete squad. Blue Ocean’s ceiling is sky-high. And the playoff race just got a whole lot more urgent.

June is here—and the margin for error is gone.

Last edited by Kukas at 5/31/2025 10:10:47 PM

Day 17 (Tuesday 3 June 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
TAR HEELS #1 119 - Big Forest 80
Hemet Hooligans 125 - Harbor City Storm 111
Corntucky Mildcats 84 - SomeTeam 69
Wavy Gates 91 - Baker Street Irregulars 110
southpaw army 60 - Smallfries 137
Kings Knights 112 - Blue Ocean 107
Wasted Potential 73 - Flying Ostriches 89
The White Mambas 67 - Village Idiots 116

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 137 : Smallfries
Rebounds : 65 : Smallfries
Assists : 39 : Smallfries
Steals : 18 : Smallfries
Block Shots : 11 : Smallfries, Wasted Potential

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 37 : G. Ruxing (Baker Street Irregulars)
Rebounds : 18 : E. Utters (SomeTeam)
Assists : 14 : A. Freeman (Harbor City Storm)
Steals : 5 : N. Radenović (Baker Street Irregulars)
Block Shots : 7 : V. Fraser (Corntucky Mildcats)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : P. Mikos (TAR HEELS #1) (26 Points, 2 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 3 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 33
Shooting Guard : N. Neside (Smallfries) (27 Points, 3 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 4 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 41
Small Forward : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) (23 Points, 7 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 3 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35
Power Forward : S. Overton (Hemet Hooligans) (36 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 38
Center : Q. Silva (Blue Ocean) (25 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 38

MVP of the evening
N. Neside (Smallfries) (27 Points, 3 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 4 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 41

The bad performance of the evening
C. Webb (Wasted Potential) (0 Points, 1 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -6

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : K. Gkarilas (Harbor City Storm), D. Turill (Wavy Gates) : 7 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : M. Krešić (Harbor City Storm), I. Cosmede (Kings Knights), D. Echols (The White Mambas), L. Olmedilla (The White Mambas) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : V. Fraser (Corntucky Mildcats), B. Mendoza (SomeTeam), H. Sotelo (Baker Street Irregulars), G. Paciente (Wasted Potential), C. Lambert (Village Idiots) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : G. Ruxing (Baker Street Irregulars), N. Neside (Smallfries) : 7 Three points

The best performer : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) : Rating : 20.0

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