Game Picks: Week 5

Debreceni (3-1) vs. Fotino (2-2)
Coming off a tough loss to Calderan in the game of the year, expect Team Debreceni to come out and play with a vengeance. Don't expect Team Fotino to lie down either, they finally got their act together last week and showed that they can be a force to be reckoned with down the stretch. There won't be much defense in this one, and in the end I think Team Debreceni wins a close one behind a big game from Ryan Langell.
Debreceni 56 Fotino 53

Calderan (4-0) vs. MacLeod (2-2)
This could potentially be a let down game for Team Calderan, coming off a win in the showdown against Debreceni. Tynan MacLeod and Hunter Lambert will not be in attendence for Team MacLeod, so in order to keep the game close they'll need a big performance inside from Jeremy Pappafagos, and Peter Georges at the guard position. The effort might be there for Team MacLeod, but Team Calderan will be too much in the end.
Calderan 53 MacLeod 36

Dawson (2-2) vs. Wright (0-4)
After a rough start, Team Dawson has rebounded nicely with a two-game winning streak behind strong play from Jared Dawson at the guard position, and aggressive rebounding by Mackie Enright down low (14 rebounds last week). Meanwhile Team Wright continues to disappoint. The one-man press of Jared Dawson should disrupt the tempo that Mike Devarenne and the other guards on Team Wright like to play at, and I expect Dawson to keep up their winning ways.
Dawson 48 Wright 46

Lavallee (2-2) vs. Dion (0-4)
The loss of first round pick Dustin McEvoy to the high school varsity team means Team Dion will without not only their number one scoring threat, but their defense standout as well. Team Lavallee should dominate throughout this one, as the agile Big Ben Icenogle should be able to handle a less nimble Liam Barberich or a smaller Zach Hurst.
Lavallee 51 Dion 30

Bailey (1-3) vs. Burke (3-1)
Team Bailey may have one of the best guard tandems in the league, but to this point that have not fully utilized their skill and potential- the effort just hasn't been there. On the other hand Team Burke has exhibited a winning attitude fueled by their coach Dave Burke. Team Burke will dominate the boards no doubt, but Team Bailey could certainly make it interesting if they dictated an uptempo pace, but I'm not sure that they can switch from a lazier pace to the aggressiveness that will be necessary to fastbreak against Team Burke.
Burke 44 Bailey 37

Jarboe (3-1) vs. Hegeman (2-2)
Team Hegeman played very well last week in a 3 point loss to Team Fotino, without Anthony Cotoni. Now that he is back Team Hegeman will be equipped with their best player and will have the ability to both shoot outside- with Noah Burkholz- and inside- with Cotoni and Saaid Arshad. Zack Dhionis might have something to say about that, so it should be a good battle between the big guys.
Hegeman 47 Jarboe 42

Smith (2-2) vs. Stevens (2-2)
Check back tomorrow for this pick.