MLK HS, NYC -- With this many FBNYC veterans on the floor, you just knew it was going to be a good one. With NYC Gritty Committee and Club Trillion NYC getting pre-season rankings at no. 1 and 3 respectively, it was no surprise this one went down to the final shot. Despite some early season hype and the last minute addition of veteran scorer (F) Young Yu, captain (G) Drew Chen has been trying to downplay their team's place in the food chain.
NYC Gritty Committee (2-0) Club Trillion NYC (0-1)
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Top Performers
NYC Gritty Committee
Club Trillion NYC
V. Chia Pts: 12 Reb: 10 Ast: 1 Stl: 3 Blk: 2
D. Chen Pts: 11 Reb: 3 Ast: 2 Stl: 3 Blk: 0
Game Leaders
NGC
TRL
Points
Chia/Van 12
Y. Yu 12
Rebounds
V. Chia 10
K. Coll 18
Assists
J. Park 4
D. Chen 2
Steals
V. Chia 3
D. Chen 3
Blocks
V. Chia 2
K. Coll 3
INSIDE THE STATS NGC (F) Vic Chia's 12 pts and 10 rebs marks, surprisingly, the first double-double of his RED league career. His game-winner with 1.0 secs remaining is the first of his career.
TLC (C) Kevin Coll's 18 rebs is the most rebs recorded by any player so far this season.
Despite shooting just 29% from the field, TRL stayed in it by out-rebounding NGC 37-28.
Nevertheless, TRL came out strong, taking an early lead on the 1-0 Gritty, who survived a late 4th qtr surge from the pre-season no. 2 Sex Panthers just last week. After the 1st qtr, TRL led 13-9 in a defensive battle suiting the Trillion pace just fine. Yu had it going early on offense and (C) Kevin Coll, returning from a long hiatus, dominated the offensive glass (he'd finish with a game high 18 rebs). But, Gritty would control the 2nd and 3rd qtrs as (G) Kenneth Van and (F) Victor Chia got it going.
In the 4th, TRL made its move with (F) Myong Choi's 7 pts in the qtr nearly matching Gritty's entire 8-pt output. Despite Choi's points, however, NGC (G) John Park sank a clutch 3FG that seemed to be the dagger with just over 2:00 min remaining. But, just as NGC seemed to have the game under control, TRL stormed back yet again with full-court pressure D. Down just 2, the veteran Yu stole the ball from Park and dove down the lane scoring 2 plus the foul. Yu sank the FT to give TRL the lead.
TRL continued to press but for some reason, fouled NGC (F) Kyu Lee in the backcourt. A costly mistake as Lee went to the line and sank 1-of-2 to tie the game. With only seconds remaining in the next possession, Yu returned Park's earlier TO by stepping out of bounds and giving the ball back to NGC.
As the seconds ticked off, the ball ended up in Chia's hands at the top of the key. Without a second thought, he barreled down the lane to score the go-ahead bucket with 1.0 secs left. A fall away 3FG by Choi fell off the mark and for the 2nd straight week, NGC survived. Ugly as it was, however, TRL looked solid against the pre-season no. 1. -- Jeff Van Ghandi
2K10 SUM SEASON MOVES, TRANSACTIONS & INJURY REPORT
[8/7] WHITE - BRI (G) Jack Ma leaves 3:00pm game in 2nd qtr with laceration above left eye.
[7/21] WHITE - REP (G) Andrew Kang is out for the season (knee).
[7/21] RED - GOD has added Scottish (G) Jamie Rillay to roster.
[7/20] WHITE - SXP adds (F) Lijo Kochupaul to roster.
[7/14] RED - ABN (G) Joe Chin leaves game in 4th qtr with laceration above left eye.
[7/14] RED - GOD adds former SDK (C) Kevin Forde to roster.
[7/9] WHITE - SXP adds (G) James Choi to the roster.
[6/28] RED - 2K10 SPR MVP (F) Chris Youn has been added to the Below the Rim roster along with (G) Henry Jun.
[6/26] WHITE - Rookies (F) Dave Hsiung and (G) JR Rivera have been added to the FAS roster.
[6/24] RED - ABN (G) Wilson Lew (ankle) is out at least two weeks.
[6/24] RED/WHITE - DB Airballers have been officially moved up into the RED league.
[6/23] RED - DBA has added 6-7 (C) Stefan Savic to the roster.
[6/21] RED - Free agent (C) Ezra Hoover has been added to the TX Thunder roster.
[6/17] WHITE - Free agents (G) Avril Do, (F) David Chan, (G) James Seok, (G) John Hsu, (F) Kevin Agno, (F) Scott Wang and (F) Young Wang have joined to form an FA team.
[6/17] WHITE - PRB adds free agent (G) Andy Oh and (F) Joo Yoon to roster.
[6/16] WHITE - INI adds rookie (C) Jason Chun to roster.
[6/16] WHITE - BRI adds (C) Jason Yee and (F) Sean Zhang to roster.
[6/15] RED - Pizza Hut Buffet will return to defend their 2K9 SUM title with (C) Brian O'Neill. The bar is now set for RED league bigs. All teams MUST submit rosters for approval before their first game.
[6/12] RED - GOD adds (G) Avril Do and (F) David Hsiung to roster.
[6/9] RED, WHITE - (F) Young Wang enters the FA pool.
[6/8] RED - 2K10 SPR defending champs Alpha Kenny Ninjas will return.
[6/7] RED - AOD (C) Len Kamdang has joined the Club Trillion roster.
2K10 SUM LEAGUE
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
The 2K10 season's summer league Championship will be played @ the one and only Madison Sq. Garden.
Registration is closed but for info on the upcoming 2K10 FALL season, contact:
NEW TEAM PACKAGES: due to increasing demand, we are offering DISCOUNTED TEAM PACKAGES for teams looking for custom jerseys, practice space and/or video footage of games.
These items are also being offered a la carte and to individuals. Pricing is on the REGISTRATION page.
SPORTS VAULT: For the aspiring pro baller, Sports Vault is teaming up with FBNYC to help get you there. Our BLUE league is now a scouting league for interested Asian pro teams.
** JULY ** 2K10 SUM "RED" League Players of the Month
Occidental Conference
PPG
3PG
RPG
SPG
31.5^
6.5^
5.5
2.0*
*Top 10. ^Led league.
Oriental Conference
PPG
FG%
RPG
SPG
21.3*
.526*
11.0*
2.3*
*Top 10. ^Led league.
** JULY ** 2K10 SUM "WHITE" League Players of the Month
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