I Apologize

Hey everyone I'm back. I'm sorry for not posting things for the past week and a half, I was busy at first and then just didn't get around to it. Now I am over it so i hope everyone else can get over it and I don't plan on letting it happen again.

Scores: Week 2

Finally experienced my first game of the season, as I watched Team Stevens defeat Team Stark. Ryan Sheehan made a valiant effort to keep is team afloat, scoring 23 of his team's first 27 points, and keeping them within five points until there were about 12 minutes left in the second half. Sheehan eventually fouled out and Team Stevens would go on to bust it open with their usual balanced scoring attack. If anyone has scores/stats/info for games that are not posted here, please leave them in the comments!


Stevens 62 Stark 35
DDawson 48 Debreceni 32
Hegeman 36 Naughton 29
Mahan 50 Jarboe 49 (OT)
Wright 53 Saraceno 49
KDawson 42 DeLuca 32
Walsh Stewart

Baller of the Week/Power Rankings/Game Picks

Griffin has the stuff done on his computer.  I expect that he will update the site with it tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Get Rec'd Shirts Still Available

If anyone is interested in a "Get Rec'd" shirt, send me an email at pj.r.stevens@gmail.com or contact me on Facebook. I have about 10 left, most of which are large sized. I will be home from school on winter break for a month, so I can meet up with you to give it to you either this weekend or in January. Just $5 per shirt...

Griffin and Matt should have Baller of the Week for Week 1 and Power Rankings for Week 2 up soon!

Scores: Week 1

Very exciting week one is in the books.  Griffin and Matt will have Baller of the Week and Power Rankings up by Monday night.  If anyone has any stats/info for any of the games, please leave a comment below. The standings page has been updated, so be sure to check that out.


Stewart 65 Debreceni 31
Stevens 50 Hegeman 35
DeLuca 33 Walsh 32
Saraceno 53 Mahan 49 (OT)
Jarboe 35 Wright 30
DDawson 57 Stark 38
KDawson 52 Naughton 32

Week 1 Picks by Matt and Griffin

Team Hegeman(2) vs Team Stevens(10)

Matt - Score: Hegemen 55, Stevens 48

Team Hegeman could be on upset alert if Team Stevens can push the tempo of the game, however Austin Hourani, Nick Longo, and Brandon Orlando will be able to dominate on the glass with no one matching their size and athletic ability as big men. For team Stevens to win Patrick Stevens will need a Baller of the Week performance, but they will fall just short.

Griffin - Score: Hegemen 53, Stevens 50

This is going to be a closer game than everybody is thinking. We all know that Rosa and Patrick Stevens' athleticism will be a hard test on its own, but with the solid unknown role players Liam Henry and Nick Freiter this will be a good matchup for Team Hegemen. But i still think that with Longo and Hourani being two of the best forwards in the league this year, they will be able to take this one from Stevens.

Team Debreceni(12) vs. Team Stewart(11)

Matt - Score: Stewart 50, Debreceni 45

This may be one of the best one on one matchups of the week with Kyle Karaska against Alex Dhinois, whoever is best between each other in this battle may hold the key to victory. However I think the depth and play of Willy Stewart and Ryan Bunis will be the deciding factor in a close finish.

Griffin - Score: Stewart 54, Debreceni 42

I think that team Stewart has this week's game locked up. Karaska and Dhino will cancel each other out down low and the quickness and scoring abality of Bunis and Willy Stewart will give them the clear advantage in this one. If Alex Kieleczawa can knock down his shots than this game will be a lot closer.

Team Mahan(5) vs. Team Saraceno(9)

Matt - Score: Mahan 60, Saraceno 45

I think team Mahan should man handle team Saraceno. Team Saraceno has no answer for Ben Icenogle who will draw many double teams and open up the floor for Matt Werner and Griffin Modz. Griffin will hold Doug Smith while Matt Werner and Dan Mcguiness will have a solid game on Matt Ferro. The Triple Towers will have a enormous impact on the game on the glass for Mahans first win.

Griffin - Score: Mahan 55, Saraceno 50

With the rebounding abailities of the Huber twins and Ben Icenogle on team Mahan, and the quick defense of Matt Werner and Dan McGuinness they will be able to control the defensive end. First overall pick Doug Smith will put up a good effort on the boards in his first game since sophomore year, and providing Roper and Ferro can make some of their threes then this will be a very good game.

Team Dawson, Kurt(7) vs. Team Naughton(1)

Matt - Score: Naughton 60, Dawson 52

Hanagan and Team Naughton will face an early season test against Dawson, but Dawson will be missing big man Ryan Dawson which will have a huge impact on the game. Joey Stewart and Matt Hanagan is an interesting matchup but Matt’s athletic ability to play inside and outside will wear down Joey in this matchup. The way Team Dawson can pull off the upset is to get Matt to be facilitator rather than a scorer. The x-factor in this game is the defense of Greg Naughton to shut down Drew Estabrook and Ryan Doody to hold the boards against Rasku.

Griffin - Score: Naughton 54, Dawson 48

This will be a good matchup but i just feel as if Matt Hanagan will be able to dominate this game. The down low pressure of this team will be very lacking with out big bruiser Ryan Dawson, but Rasku and Acaba will have to try to fill that void for the first few weeks. As long as Danny Kessler can hit some shots and Greg Naughton can throw a few steals in, I feel as if this will be an easy but close game for Hegemen.

Team DeLuca(8) vs. Team Walsh(4)

Matt - Score: DeLuca 55, Walsh 50

This is the debut of Josh Walsh against Second year coach Matt Deluca but I think Matt’s experience will help during this game to lead his team to victory. Timmy Grove will dominate the matchup against Ben Walsh with his tough defense and crisp passing, to open the floor for Ian Macpherson. Also Marcello Guadiano will be able to hold Tom Denatale to an average game. The X-Factor could be Robbie Beal and Dan Mead ripping down rebounds in this game.

Griffin - Score: Walsh 53, DeLuca 50

This will be a very good matchup between friends/foes Josh Walsh and Matt DeLuca. As long as Ben Walsh can play a full court offense and not walk the ball up the court, this will be a hard game for DeLuca. It wil be good to see how Ian MacPherson does in his new role at center being the tallest kid on his team. Either way this game will come down to the last possession or two.

Team Stark(14) vs. Team Dawson, Dianna(6)

Matt - Score: Dawson 65, Stark 50

This game shouldn’t be close with Team Stark having no answer for the depth of Team Dawson and Conor Enright, MVP candidate Ryan Sheehan will try to will his team to victory but their lack of depth and inexperience will have them fall short. I am excited to see the debut of Scott Delforte and what type of player he can be in this league.

Griffin - Score: Dawson 62, Stark 45

Team Dawson has the clear strength and size in this one with first year Scott Delforte probably having to cover MVP hopeful Conor Enright. If Mitch Dawson can contain his shots and only take the good ones then this game will be no problem at all for Dianna's hopeful championship run.

Sunday Game: Team Jarboe(3) vs. Team Wright(13)

Matt - Score: Jarboe 48, Wright 35

This shouldn’t be a tough game for Jarboe. Jackson should be able to hold A.J and Pete Ellerkamp will shut down whatever Leibold he covers. The depth of Team Jarboe is way to much with Nick Birmingham, Matt Aumais, Mike Murphy, and Myles Markham. Jarboe will run a incredible fast break and shut down Team Wright on the other end of the floor.

Griffin - Score: Jarboe 50, Wright 36

This will be a very fast paced game led by ex-varsity made basketball star Peter Ellerkamp. Jack and Rick Liebold always play well together but i feel as if the team defense of Jarboe will just be too much for them in this one.

*( ) indicates teams power ranking.

Schedule Announced

The 2011-2012 schedule has been announced!  Each team is scheduled to play eight games, with the first set to be played this coming weekend. The playoffs are currently scheduled to be played the week after February vacation. I have posted a "schedule" tab at the top for your convenience. You can also view it on this post at its full size by clicking on the image below.

Pre-Season Award Predictions

MVP: Matt Hanagan

We think that Matt Hanagan will be like the LeBron James of the Cavaliers. This is a championship caliber team with Matt Hanagan leading the way, but if he under performs even a little bit we feel as if team Naughton will then be average at best.

Underclassmen of the Year: Alex Dhionis

This is like the same case of Matt Hanagan and team Naughton. If Dhino doesn't perform then team Stewart will have no chance this season. Dhionis is the classic big man. He's tall, strong and can dominate the game in the paint.

Defensive Player: Peter Ellerkamp

Peter with his nonchalant attitude and his ridiculous trash tasking ability, he can catch many people off guard and come up with many turnovers. You know how GD won the D2 Championship for soccer? Well, Ellerkamp was their top defender throughout the season.

Sixth Man of the Year: Dan Tomany

In order for Dawson 2 to compare to Dianne's Dawson 1 team, Dan will have to be a huge part of this team coming off of the bench leading their second line.

Coach of the Year: Matt DeLuca

With Matt's passion for the game and his drive to win it all, we feel as if he will be able to coach up his team enough to make a good run at the title.

Power Rankings: Pre-Season

1. Team Naughton

-Because of Hanagan's versatility of being able to shoot the three or play down low, Greg Naughton's quick defense, and Kessler's ball handling it should make for a very successful season.

2. Team Hegeman

-With the duo of Longo and Austin Hourani, they should be able to run a fast paced offense and be able to dish it down low to Orlando or Brian O'Hara.

3. Team Jarboe

-The depth of possibly Matt Aumais, Nick Birmingham, and Mike Murphy coming off the bench teamed up with Ellerkamp's trash talking defense can pose a big threat in this average joe league.

4. Team Walsh

-The shooting ability of the Walsh's and Tom DeNatale can really spread the floor and open it up for their big men like Phen and Jake Wertheimer

5. Team Mahan

-With the top raked player (Ben Icenogle) and a solid backcourt with Werner, myself, and Dan McGuinness it will be easy for them to create the one on one match up desired for B.Ice.

6. Team Dawson 1

-With our number one ranked player in Enwright teamed with long time wing man Mitch Dawson, they will make a good run for the title. But I feel like they may fall short due to their lack of defense and just the bad luck that comes with every Dawson team.

7.Team Dawson 2

-They may not have the star studded talent as some teams but they have a very solid frontcourt and Estabrooke handling could work out well for them this season.

8. Team DeLuca

-With great coaching, and an offense led by Timmy Grove and big man Ian MacPherson along with good role players off of the bench such as Marcelo Guadiana they should be a quality team this year.

9. Team Saraceno

-With number one pick in the draft Doug Smith, hopefully he will be able to recapture some of his sophomore year skill and lead this team to the promise land.

10. Team Stevens

-They are not a very big team but Patrick Stevens and Douglas Rosa leading the charge can create many fast break opportunities and tire out the opposition.

11. Team Stewart

-With the huge losses of Mark Robinson and Noah Burkholtz from last season, hopefully Alex Dhionis and Willy Stewart will be able to pick up where they left off last season.

12. Team Debreceni

-With big boy Karaska and the experience of the Hoffman twins, providing Kyle shows up to the games, they should be able to do well down the stretch.

13. Team Wright

-The big three (Wright and the Liebold's) hopefully will be able to get past some of the tougher teams in the league this year.

14. Team Stark

-With Sheehan and first year man Scott Delforte, they don't have much to work with since there is no clear cut third man or depth to this team.

Power Rankings and more will be up tonight.

GD Rec Basketball Intro Video 2011-2012

Thought a pump up video might be in order to get ready for the 2011-2012 season. Let's go!





Thanks to Paul Fitzgerald, Ryan Henry, Mr. Stewart for the pictures and videos.

Regular Season Practice Schedule

Here are which teams and which nights people are practicing on, and i will put the regular season schedule up as soon as it comes out.

Monday LA

8:00-9:25 Stevens Debreceni Jarboe Dawson 1D Dawson 2K

Tuesday LA

8:00-9:25 Stark DeLuca Naughton Walsh Hegerman

Thursday MSN

6:00-7:25 Wright Saraceno

7:30-9:00 Mahan Stewart

Swish

This is a video that Mr.Stewart graciously took of Thursday night's practice/eval. enjoy.

P.S. I think it is fair to say by now Matt Ferro that Patchy (Patrick Stevens) is better than you.

Rosters Posted

The draft was held last night and the teams have been announced.  Check out the "Rosters" tab under the "GD Rec Basketball" heading to see all fourteen teams.  Games will start next Saturday and Sunday with the official dates and times still to be announced (I will put up the schedule as soon as I receive it), and practices will begin this week.  Cannot wait for another great season to begin!