Welcome to the inaguaral season of Los Angeles Hoopz! We at LA Hoopz are thrilled to get our first season underway. As the excitement of opening night draws near, I want to post a quick note to remind players of a few things.

All teams will be opening their seasons this week. Please arrive 30 minutes early for your first game so that we may take player photos for the web site. Team and individual will all receive an authenic LA Hoopz jersey.

Any player whose game day apparel is not in compliance with this will receive a technical foul at the beginning of the game. This technical foul will not, however, be counted against an individual towards a suspension (see below).

LA Hoopz strives to hire the best officials available to run our games. We ask all players to be respectful of the officiating crew, regardless of the situation. Our referees have been instructed to “tighten up” the game, similar to the NBA officials, for the season. In other words, excessive arguing of calls will be result in a technical foul without warning. Also, please keep in mind that according to our official rules, all technical fouls will also be counted as a personal foul. Audible foul language, whether directed at an official, opponent, teammate or self will result in an immediate technical foul. LA Hoopz has entered an agreement with our facilities to strictly prohibit any foul language.

The accumulation of technical fouls will result in supensions for players. According to the LA Hoopz official rules, Technical fouls accessed to players will result in two (2) free throws plus ball possession to the opposing team.  The technical foul will count both as a personal and team foul.  UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR IS INTOLERABLE AND AN AUTOMATIC EJECTION IS WARRANTED.
Penalty: Any player having two (2) technical in a game will be disqualified from competition.  All season the technical fouls will be calculated.  If a player has five (5) or more technical fouls, they will have to pay a league fine of $50 and a reinstatement form to compete responsibly. In addition, LA Hoopz has a zero-tolerance policy towards fighting. Any player or players who engage in any sort of physical confrontation will be expelled, without refund, from LA Hoopz pending review.

One final note about the officiating: LA Hoopz has hired officials to run our basketball games. Any complaints or questions about the game being played should be directed to the officials in a calm, respectful manner. The LA Hoopz personnel sitting at the scoring table has absolutely no say in the way the game is being played or called. Any complaints being directed to the scorers table will be ignored. If, 24 hours after a game you feel you would like to contact LA Hoopz regarding a specific game situation, we at LA Hoopz will be happy to hear your concern.

Please remember that in order to eligible for the playoffs, a player must appear on a teams submitted roster and appear in at least four (4) regular season games. Exceptions to this rule, for instances such as injury, will be ruled on a case-by-case basis by the league office. Please realize that very few exceptions to this rule will be allowed.

One final note – LA Hoopz strives to offer the absolute best basketball experience possible. One key feature we offer that no other adult recreational league does is online access to individual and team stats. You can expect your teams full boxscore (as well as recap articles) to appear on our webpage after games. Please, however, be patient and wait for the boxscore to be put on the website. Many players are interested in seeing the stats immediately following the games. In order to protect the integrity of the league, and make it fair for all, no player will be allowed to view the official score sheets following their game. Thank you in advance for cooperating with this request.

Now that the technical stuff is out of the way, let’s play ball! I am almost embarassingly excited for this season to get under way. LA Hoopz has made great strides to begin our first season this summer, and we are constantly looking for ways to continue to grow and improve the league. Any suggestions, comments or even complaints you may have are welcome and encouraged at all times. We seriously consider all suggestions (the skill assessment and this blog page were started, in part, to player interest and requests). The best advertising LA Hoopz can have is testimonials from our players. Please, help us spread the word about the league! If you are enjoying your LA Hoopz experience, tell others. If LA Hoopz is not living up to your expectations, please tell us.

Good luck to all teams and I look forward to seeing you on the court this week.

Your Commissioner

Los Angeles Hoopz, America’s Favorite Basketball League

Purple Rain | Women’s Squad & Agents

Welcome to the Women’s League heading down the stretch. The ladies are now jumping on board to join the division and get started.

The league now has a total of four squads, their info will be released shortly.

Free Agent, Kellie Johnson, has signed a season contract with the WFA 1.0. The resume includes a steller background playing on a regular and collegiate career with Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson.

Women’s League, Coming Soon! 

Twitter | FaceBook | YouTube 

The Free Agents are organizing a strong squad, however this is done with a team from different SoCal connections.

Purple Rain is now in the hunt to challenge with team captain, Martha Orozco, joining to lead the charge. Kalia Williams is on deck now and the rest of the PR for battling for the WD first Gold Cup.

In other news: Leagues sources say a Hoopz Staff member will be joining the women’s division. Who that will be is still yet to be determined as the release of the roster.

Playoffs | Goin’ Fishin’ | Finals

TOP NEWS: Players that have outstanding balances will forfeit eligibility to compete in the playoffs. See your nearest Hoopz Staff member for complete details. Teams and players missing jersey or failing to check in prior to the contest will be  a technical foul.

Squads on the verge, Win or Go Home

Heading down the stretch we have now come to grips that the season is almost over. The league can separate the pretenders from the contenders and the LA Hoopz Playoffs is the best barometer for the men’s league.

Questions needed to be answered and some fell short while others overcame adversity to move into the Finals. This season’s dark horse, Hoop Dreams and DE-TROIT!, fell short and now are sitting at the Marina Del Rey dock catching the rays.

The teams down ahead 1- 0 in the Finals need to take note and avoid the dreaded trap game. Lose the first contest and your squad will likely be in a for a dog fight until the crack of dawn.

Check out the results from the semifinals below for the 2011 Summer Season;

 The Finals Schedule 

MFA 8.0 v The Armada – 3pm, Game 2; if necessary Game 3 at 5pm

Rec Semifinals: HD 54 v Armada 64 | MFA 8.0 73 v MBA LLERS 46

Rec Finals: Game 1 – Armada 63 v MFA 8.0 71

Raw Warriors v No Mercy – 4pm, Game 2; if necessary Game 3 at 6pm

Comp Semifinals: Suspects 33 v Raw Warriors 54 | DE-TROIT! 74 v No Mercy 81

Comp Finals: No Mercy 59 v Raw Warriors 78

LEAGUE NOTES: All players be sure to arrive early prior to the tip-off to prevent delay. A technical foul will be assessed to the tardy team and play will commence shortly after. Playerz and Fanz be sure to keep the facility clean for our next event. For questions or concerns see your nearest Hoopz Staff member.

2011 Summer Season Playoffs | Bracketology

TOP NEWS: Players that have outstanding balances will forfeit eligibility to compete in the playoffs. See your nearest Hoopz Staff member for complete details. Teams and players missing jersey or failing to check in prior to the contest will be  a technical foul.

 Jeffery O’Harrow (C) attacks the defense, fourth season in the competitive division

Sitting here thinking about how well the season has been and how thankful the Hoopz Staff and Hoopz World have become due to technology. Give a moment of silence to the CEO and Founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, who passed away today. We are all better off through his vision and candid ideas to use for the betterment our league, LA Hoopz, heading into the 21st century. Rest In Peace Mr. Jobs and a job well done.

Now back to basketball for SoCal’s premiere basketball league, in a season of the NBA lockout. Our next season will begin January 2012, so prepare for the return of the Hoopz Staff and Dr. Hoopz!

Let the games begin to round out the final weeks of another great and entertaining season. Eligible teams are listed below for both the recreational and competitive division for the 2011 Summer Season in the men’s league. See the tip-off times highlighted in the schedule, in Venice.

Teams come prepared to run games all day as the strongest will survive in the best time of the year.  Remember the Finals are a best of three series, so the best 2 of 3 games are required to win the Gold Cup. The first two games will be played this weekend and the final contest will be the following Sunday (10-16), if applicable.

The first round is single elimination. Finals are destined to be great including dynamic upsets.

See the schedules for your team tip-off! Bring a friend and ya game! Good luck to all teams involved this post season.

NOTE: ONLY ONE FINALS GAME WILL BE PLAYED THIS SUNDAY, AS REQUESTED BY PLAYERS! 

LEAGUE NOTES: All players be sure to arrive early prior to the tip-off to prevent delay. A technical foul will be assessed to the tardy team and play will commence shortly after. Playerz and Fanz be sure to keep the facility clean for our next event. For questions or concerns see your nearest Hoopz Staff member. 

Recap | Recepients | Winners

TOP NEWS: Players that have outstanding balances will forfeit eligibility to compete in the playoffs. See your nearest Hoopz Staff member for complete details. Teams and players missing jersey or failing to check in prior to the contest will be  a technical foul. 

Dan Zinchuk holds Eze Burts attempt at bay, Comp Division 

As with any all-star weekend, the best of the best really spoke to the league as a whole and that was no different this weekend as Kurt Uhler, Junior Benitez and Michael Redding represented LA HOOPZ as a premiere basketball league in Los Angeles. To begin the day, six of the league’s top marksman’s from the 3-point arc went to battle. A possible twenty points (sixteen shots, including four money balls) all six contestants reached at least nine points in the first round, but Kurt Uhler twelve, Chris Anderson eleven and Michael Redding separated themselves from the others and moved onto the 2nd round.

First Round Results                                                             Second Round Results

Kurt Uhler – 12pts                                                                Kurt Uhler – 10pts                          
Chris Anderson – 11pts                                                       Chris Anderson – 8pts
Michael Redding – 10pts                                                     Irina Sharf – 6pts
Joseph Tucker – 9pts                                                           Michael Redding – 5pts
Michael Mims – 9pts                                                           *top two advanced
Junior Benitez – 9pts
*top three advanced to 2nd round as well as first round bye contestant Irina Sharf 

LA Hoopz staff pick to win Michael Redding struggled in the 2nd round scoring only five points, while the combination of Anderson and Uhler made sure to capitalize on Redding’s struggles scoring eight and ten points each.

 Kurt Uhler, back-to-back 3PT Hot Shot winner

The finals matched up two very different kinds of shooters in the finals. Anderson who was this seasons MVP of the REC league is the definition of a scorer who uses slashing skills and transition shooting to average a jaw dropping 33 points a game. It is usually not easy for a scorer to win a shooting contest, just reference the greatest of all times attempt at the 3-point contest (Michael Jordan in 1990 only made 5 of a possible 30 points during All-Star Weekend). Uhler on the other hand is the ideal spot up shooter with a stroke that looks too smooth to miss. Although the styles contrast each other, both Anderson and Uhler scored 8 points forcing an OT shoot out.

Finals Results
Kurt Uhler – 8pts
Chris Anderson – 8pts
*OT Shoot-out forced

Uhler went first in OT and impressed by tallying a total of 12 points. With the pressure on to perform, Anderson did not disappoint with at tally of 10 points going into the final shot, but Anderson was not quick enough as he drained the final money ball to tie a half second after the buzzer went off. The showdown gave Uhler his second straight 3-point title and only builds his reputation as a shooter you must account for at all times.

OT Finals Results
Kurt Uhler – 12pts (2011 Champion)
Chris Anderson – 10pts 

Following the 3-point shootout Keanna sang the national Anthem and then Chris Anderson received the REC League MVP Trophy. Once the awards and singing concluded, the game got off to a quick start with Junior Benitez bringing instant energy to the game every time he touch the ball for the visitors. Joseph Tucker helped Benitez out as he hit a 3 to pull the visitors lead to 17-13 with 12 minutes left in the first half. Not willing to let Benitez and company run away with the game, Chris Anderson and Seth Mumy charged a comeback that was capped off by a between the legs pass by Anderson to a streaking Mumy for a lay-in to put the Home Team up 33-30 with 40 seconds left in the first half. The second half saw more tight play as Zach Ellis made a key tip-in to keep the Home Team up 43-41 with 12 minutes left in the 2nd half. After the 12 minute mark the game was taken over by the play of Chris Anderson as he hit back-to-back 3′s at the 4 minute mark to give his team a 62-60 lead. However, Anderson and the rest of his team cooled off in the final minutes and the combination of Joseph Tucker, Junior Benitez and Courtland Connell proved to be too much stepping on the gas pedal and finishing off the game 78-63 in favor of The Visiting Team All-Stars.

Game MVP – Junior Benitez
Benitez was the clear MVP as he led his team with 29 points and sparked his team in all aspects of the game. He was tough on Defense and was also able to shred the opposing team with his penetration and outside shooting. The is no doubt Benitez would bring value to any team in LA HOOPZ as he has the ability to play both guard spots at a high level and also brings a certain attitude to the game that seems to spark his teammates and himself to play at a higher level.

The Competitive Division matched got started following the League MVP Trophy Presentation going to No Mercy’s Chrismen Oliver. Right from the tip, the visiting team came out firing as Michael Redding and Ric Hepburn proved why they belonged in this game catching fire from deep. To balance off the hot start from Redding and Hepburn the Home All-Stars played great team defense and capitalized off turnovers like at the 13 minute mark of the first half when a turnover was able to lead to a crowd pleasing William B. King two-handed tomahawk dunk giving the Home Team a lead they would take to halftime 48-40. The Visiting Team was able to make a comeback in the second half as they routinely found an inside scoring presence from Mark Jones scoring 13 points sparked an inside out touch to a team that had marksmen like Redding and Hepburn already hitting. Not to be outdone with inside scoring Dan Zinchuk battled Jones on the other end and scored numerous times in the low post to help give the home team a 60-55 lead with ten minutes remaining. The last ten minutes were back and forth but Michael Redding pulled a Greg Jennings and put the team on his back, doing it for LA HOOPZ with clutch shooting as his team pulled out a victory 84-83. 

Keana Vinluan serenade’s the crowd, prior to the Comp Division tip-off

Game MVP – Michael Redding
Redding was a consistent scorer throughout the game and ended up with a game high 29 points. He was able to create for everyone on his team the entire game
and was clutch when it mattered most in a game that was decided by one point. League CEO commented before tip, that the key was to shut down Redding from the outside, but Redding proved to everyone in the building that there is more to his game than 3 point shooting with an all-around performance.

*Other games notes
Key matchups in this game were the ones to watch and really spoke to how high the level of competition is in the upper division. We got to see two elite
wings go against each other as No Mercy Teammates Eze Burts and William B. King were battling each other. William B. King (former Defensive Player of the Year) also matched up against top level scorers in Rick Hepburn and Michael Redding at various moments of the game. Finally the battle of big’s down low was something to watch as both Mark Jones and Dan Zinchuk craft and unique combination of skill, size and strength you don’t see in many leagues. This game really could have gone either way as the score indicated at 84-83.

LEAGUE NOTES: All players be sure to arrive early prior to the tip-off to prevent delay. A technical foul will be assessed to the tardy team and play will commence shortly after. Playerz and Fanz be sure to keep the facility clean for our next event. For questions or concerns see your nearest Hoopz Staff member.

All Star Weedend | Agenda | Award Leaders

This Sunday, October 2nd the Summer League will have the seasonal All Star Weekend. Check out the information below for complete details on starters, reserves and special events. 

Who?

Hoopz World the time is here for SoCal best ballers to compete in LA Hoopz seasonal All Star event(s).  Two games, a three point shootout and guests from all over the City of Angels. Bring ya binoculars, cameras, or iPhone but we’ll have the postgame interviews and highlights.

Don’t forget to check out Keller’s Korner for food, a chill drink or candies.  Special performance by the Tri-City Falcons and Keanna.

Tune in as a Champion will be crowned by for the competitive and recreational division for the summer playoffs.

This season we will have a different format for the selection process. Players will be chosen based on performance and team standings. 

When?

All Star weekend is October 2^nd, 2011. Location is at the original venue where it all began in Venice at the Boys & Girls Club. 

3PT Hot Shot Contest – 4pm                      Award Ceremony and Championship Trophy presentation – 5pm

Recreational All Star game – 5:30pm                 Competitive All Star game – 6:30pm

What?

Join the pre-game festivities where awards will be given to the summer playerz, voted by the Hoopz Staff for the following:

Comp MVP                                         Rec MVP

Chrismen Oliver                                Chris Anderson 

Michael Reding                                  Seth Mumy

Chris Smith                                         Matthew Calflin

Greg Walker                                        Aaron Watson

Defensive Player Comp                  Defensive Player Rec

Greg Walker                                      Marcarius Brownfield

Jordan Rush                                      Ian Joyce

Ozzie Smith                                        Marcus Singleton 

Marc Jones                                         Derrick Taylor

3PT Hot Shot Contest

Kurt Uhler (defending Champ)

Junior “Ninth Wonder” Benitez

Chrismen Oliver

Joseph Tucker

Mike Mimms

*Submission – submit a request, only best shooters earn a spot (2 available)

 **Rules: 45 seconds, 16 balls [including 4 money balls], balls will be placed on the floor/rack @ four positions around the arc* 

 All Star Starters & Reserves

*denotes a starter 

Competitive Division

*Greg Walker                    * Jenero Jefferson

*Syrus Yarbough              *Jordan Rush

*William King                     *Dan Zinchuk

*Eze Burts                           *Dave Miller

*Ric Heburn                       *Michael Reding

Reserves; Stephen Payne, Chrismen Oliver, Josh Hover, Courtland Connell, James Ellison, Miguel Thomas

Recreational Division

*Seth Mumy                      *Chris Anderson

*Daniel Glaser                   *Mike Mimms

*Zach Ellis                           *Ian Joyce

*Joseph Tucker                  *Marcus Singleton

*Jesse Sanchez                    *Jakub Kudlacz

Reserves; Michael Huber, Josh Novak, Jesse Tyler, Aaron Watson, Derrick Taylor, Jose Acumabig

As normal, players that cannot attend please notify the Hoopz Staff immediately. 

Additonal Information

For complete details tune-in weekly and track who is the leading vote getter by both the fanz and the playerz to participate in the 2011 Summer All Star game.

Press Release

Tell everyone about SoCal’s only competitive basketball All Star game!! Game on October 2nd, 2011!! Awards, interviews, photos, a great game and contests!!

Armada stay undefeated | Suspects fall to the HOV in week five

TOP NEWS: Players that have outstanding balances will forfeit eligibility to compete in the playoffs. See your nearest Hoopz Staff member for complete details. Teams and players missing jersey or failing to check in prior to the contest will be  a technical foul. This week the All Star Ballot will be released, vote often for yourself and friends. Information found on the homepage of Los Angeles Hoopz.

 Byron Bloomquist defends Matt Claflin #61 in recreational division

As we itch closer and closer to the season finale teams are now poised to make a stamp on the season. DE-TROIT!, The House of Vibe and GITYL are in a three way tie for the fourth playoff position. The Armada are on a roll since recruiting Daniel Glaser and Chris Anderson is taking the recreational division by storm.

Since the passing of Hurricane Irene the real storm is about to hit the City of Angels, the LA Hoopz playoffs in the coming weeks. The Playoff Bracketology will be released next week and the number of teams in the hunt.

Below are the weekend scores and recaps.

MBA LLERS 63 defeat Hoop Dreams 49 in the weekend opener earning a much needed victory to stay in the playoff push. Leading all scorers was Aaron Watson with 15 points and 11 rebounds. However the play of new recruit, Bryon Bloomquist earns POG honors.

The Armada – 84

MFA 7.0 – 48

POG | Neema Samari; 14 pts, 6 rebs; finished 7/12 .583% from field goal range

The Armada have played well all season long, is this the team to beat in the recreational division? Free Agents have worked well in an attempt to contain Tyler and Glaser but the dark horse, Seth Mumy must rise to the challenge and help get the Armada over the hump. However, Anderson and Ellis must continue to distribute the ball effective and score as needed.

House of Vibe – 67

Usual Suspects – 61

Finally to top off the evening the HOV defeated the Suspects by six points. Securing the victory was clutch free throws and late game defensive stops by the HOV.

The game began with as ‘even Steven’ until the HOV began substituting a fresh five every ten minutes. Given the depth by the HOV, the once undefeated team began to fold.

A turnover here, a missed lay-in there and a blown loose ball recovery was the demise of Will Keiffer and company.

POG | Mike; 26 pts on multiple isolation plays against the tired legs of C.Holiday and S. Lepore.

Remaining Scores

Warriors 111 victorious against WestSide Ballers 61 – POG | Obai Ahmadi; 27 pts, 8 rebs and shot a blazing 10/15 .666% on field goals.

No Mercy 91 pound the slower team of Bring It On 76 – POG | Stephen Payne; 16 pts, 5 asts, 5 rebs in the win leading the team to a 4 – 1 record.

GITYL 73 out plays team DE-TROIT! 64 to pull even in the competitve division standings – POG | David Kane, 25pts, 12 rebs as the sub of the season thus far.

MFA 8.0 defeat MYMP by forty points, 89 – 49, enroute to a much needed victory after last weeks review – POG | Chris Anderson; 44 pts, 5 rebs and 2 steals.

LEAGUE NOTES: All players be sure to arrive early prior to the tip-off to prevent delay. A technical foul will be assessed to the tardy team and play will commence shortly after. Playerz and Fanz be sure to keep the facility clean for our next event. For questions or concerns see your nearest Hoopz Staff member.

Power Rankings | Comp & Rec Divisions

TOP NEWS: Players that have outstanding balances will forfeit eligibility to compete in the playoffs. See your nearest Hoopz Staff member for complete details. Teams and players missing jersey or failing to check in prior to the contest will be  a technical foul.

The Free Agents 8.0 and Armada are headed in the right direction

Following an entertaining weekend and one of the most controversial days of Los Angeles Hoopz, the Hoopz Staff has complied this season’s Power Rankings.

The summary includes the highs and lows of the season, including last week’s contest.

Players and fans the standings are not playoff seeding but rather overall record and points spread, see the Rules & Regulations. Last week stats below and information for All Star ballot coming shortly.

Commissioner Note: Please be aware that we have taken all the emails and phones calls seriously. We have spoken to the entire staff (officials and scores table) about the previous weekend mishap. Players and fans continue to show professionalism as we work to bring the best entertainment possible. Please refrain from profanity and disorderly conduct to prevent ejection or dismissal from the league and venue. We will continue to work towards making the right calls. In light WE ALL must honor the Code of Conduct at all times.

Let the games begin this weekend. Players remember that in order to compete in the playoffs, individuals must fulfill the minimum of four games played throughout the season.

Below are the season Power Rankings, enjoy the must read of the 2011 summer.

Competitive Division

8 – Bring It On, record 1 – 3, last week lost

After losing by a total of sixty-eight points in the league opener the team has continued to get better. Posted their only win over WestSide Ballers was not the statement game the hoped. Need to fill holes in the back court with a penetrator and man from deep, team is lead in scoring by Julius 12.66 ppg average.

 7 – Westside Ballers, record 1 – 3, last week lost  

Vontae Armstrong has missed the last two weeks of competition. The pick-up of Ivory Hunter and Josh Akiliu creates much need offensive opportunities. Adding a strong 15.2 ppg avg, Junior Benitez needs to play off the ball and help distribute to the leagues largest front line in Gossett, Hunter and Connell.

 6 – Give It To You Later [GITYL], record 1 – 3, last week lost

This is not on the DL, but Dan Zinchuk, one of the best big men ever to play in the league needs help in the post. Playing as the only solid big, Zinchuk misses Carusso and the services of Aaron Young. The addition of Kurt Uhler was key, but look for Jeff “Magik Man” O’Harrow to continue to attack the rim. Watch out as Dave Miller continues to recruit reputable players in the near future.

 5 – House of Vibe, record 1 – 3, last week won

Considered to be the best in the lower half of the division, the HOV, has added a much improved roster after the DE-TROIT! loss earlier in the season.  Greg Walker and Syrus Yarbough, season veterans, understand the importance of winning in late game situations. Team
needs to continue to push uptempo style and pass effectively in the open court to win, all other areas covered.

 4 – DE-TROIT!, record 2– 2, last week won

Absent from action, Gary Harrington, now has key players to help the offensive attack. Defensively good, offensively talented. Team DE-TROIT! will continue to grow as they won two straight games heading into the second half of the season. Chemistry is key as new additions need to develop rolls if they plan on making a playoff push. Chris Smith early candidate for MVP with 20.16 ppg in division.

 3 – No Mercy, record 3 –1, last week won

 Gene Shepherd has assembled a team that can compete with any roster in the business. King, Burts and Oliver continue to keep the surging Mercy squad on the attack. Minus this season, Cory Aycock, defensive and open court ability to create off the bench leaves a gap. No Mercy will continue to win despite a loss to PR#1. Not many can compete with the squad but they are their own enemy.  

2 – Raw Warriors, record 3 – 1, last week won

 Dabo Kabov and company has a strong formula for success. The point guard position needs to be addressed as the team is only averaging 6.8 apg is a league low. An abundance of bigs in the post, no team will dominate the rebounding side of the ball. Only loss to PR#2 but team chemistry and overall play helps keep them above No Mercy. Reminder, players must play a minimum of four games to compete in the playoffs, Warriors need consistency on the roster to maintain.

1 – Usual Suspects, record 4 – 0, last week won

 Dominate on the offensive (post, arc and passing), what can this team not do? Defend speedy guards in the open court. Carlyle Holiday and Mark Jeanetta are the only true guards on the squad. Pick up another point to help defend and distribute the ball. Mark Jones an early candidate for MVP averaging 21.5 ppg and 4 rebounds this season.  

Recreational Division

5 – Men’s Free Agents 7.0, record 0 – 4, last week lost

Help is needed! Help is needed! Any big men available looking to play in the division, sign up and join the fastest and most reliable guard in the divisions offensively, Michael Mims. Posting a team high 15.5 ppg and helping their only win of the season, Mims and company need help. West LA prospect, Marcarius Singleton has the ability to draw fouls much like another top guard in Chris Anderson of MFA 8.0.

5 – Make Yo Momma Proud [MYMP], record 0 – 4, last week lost

 For Hire, point guard for MYMP, send applications to Jose Acumabig. Poor shooting and defense has plague them all season. Shooting an horrendous .281% from the field doesn’t help. Acumbig and company should look to the PR#1 as role model.

4 – MBA LLERS, record 2 – 2, last week won

 One of the top shooting teams in the division at .441% from the field and averaging 56.2 ppg. Jakob leads the squad with 13.7 ppg and grabbing halft the team rebounds per game at 4.2 for the MBA LLERS. Stay tuned for a squad that is learning quickly to use their talents, as the largest team inside above 6’5 in height. A dedicated point guard will definately push them to the cup but without anything is possible, just ask KG of the Boston Celtics.

3 – Hoop Dreams | Reality, record 2 – 2, last week won

 Key losses of Chris Anderson and Byron Bloomquist might just doom this squad, but the addition of Ian Joyce is a step in the right direction. Members from the previous champs roster Tucker, Watson, Ramierz and Luevano look to defend. Transition defense must get better, if the squad wants to contain some of the best passers and ball handlers in PR#2 and #1. Chances to repeat are hovering around 50% if HD can find the stroke again beyond the arc and play team defense.

2 – Men’s Free Agents 8.0, record 3 – 1, last week lost

One of the most talented guards in the league, Chris Anderson, dropped 57 points in the season opener. Now looks to talk the talk all the way to the chip. Surrounded by plenty of roll players, Macarius Brownfield, continues to impress scoring the ”go-ahead” bucket against PR#1. Popular for a reason, controversy, helps fuel this team as they defeated the Armada in a evenly matched contest. Look for the two to meet in the Recreational Finals in the coming weeks.

1 – The Armada, record 4 – 0, last week won

 The addition of Daniel Glaser has turned heads in the front office. Glaser and Tyler have led the one-two punch for the Armada, but the play of Seth Mumy has surged as well. Mumy is now playing “the Matrix,” scoring at will in transition. The development of Zach Ellis is key and the passing has become a staple for the floor general and ability to knock down the shot in the crunch. This team is destined to win the Gold Cup with all the right pieces this season despite a tough loss last week.

LEAGUE NOTES: All players be sure to arrive early prior to the tip-off to prevent delay. A technical foul will be assessed to the tardy team and play will commence shortly after. Playerz and Fanz be sure to keep the facility clean for our next event. For questions or concerns see your nearest Hoopz Staff member.

Final Review | Armada v MFA 8.0 announcement

The remaining time in the game between the Armada and MFA 8.0 has been reviewed. The outcome of the contest will be reversed, granting the Armada the victor.

With a time of 5.1 seconds remaining in the second half, the Armada, were ahead by one point 54 – 53 as Chris Anderson drove to the basket. On the ensuing possession a foul was called after the missed attempt by Anderson and a foul on Daniel Glaser.

 Chris Anderson accepts the inbound pass with 5.1 seconds remaining 

The clock should have read 0.3 seconds as Glaser shot free throws in the final minute of the ball game. 

Following the first unsuccessful shot by Glaser, MFA was granted a timeout with 0.3 seconds remaining.

The infraction incurred by the scores table by adding 0.7 seconds, resulting in a whole second on the clock instead of allowing the existing time to stand.

Los Angeles Hoopz admits to taking full responsibility of the fault but the play will be reversed granted human error. According to the rules of basketball the referee has the approval to oversee the final score using concert facts upon investigation.

We aim to do use the best judgement and the actual circumstances have been reviewed according to the rule book.

Thus the proposedly ”game winning” shot by Marcarius Brownfield would be voided, following the rule of minimum 0.4 seconds rule to shoot the ball. Counting the shot by Brownfield would result in a 55 – 54 score, in favor of Free Agents.

The Hoopz Staff apologizes to the Armada and the fans for the unfortunate circumstances in a well played contest.

Daniel Glaser grabs the missed shot by Chris Anderson (far right) 

The Armada (4-0) will record a win, while the Agents (3-1) earn the loss despite the fact.  

Play will resume next weekend (8/28) at the Boys and Girls Club in Venice.

Good luck to all teams and Bring ya game!

Suspects terrorize opponents and Armada steam roll champs again, Week two recap

TOP NEWS: Players that have outstanding balances will forfeit eligibility to compete in the playoffs. See your nearest Hoopz Staff member for complete details. Teams and players missing jersey or failing to check in prior to the contest will be  a technical foul.

Josh Novak and Maestro rally the troops against GITYL (background) 

Talk about an entertaining weekend of basketball and around the world. First the 3 on 3 Nike tournament held down the Staples complex where we saw Kenny Dobbs rock the house and our own Young Hollywood bring the crowd to a frenzy with their electrifying dunks. Then the US credit dropped to an all time low in history on Monday, important but not basketball related just yet.

Keep your fingers crossed as the NBA lockout look to pick up as quickly as the NFL and their players association did a few weeks ago.

Now back to the league here in Venice-Santa Monica on Sunday.

Teams are finally getting rosters set and players are still yet to be recruited for the season. Both divisions have voids to fill heading into week three, look for the latest additions in the Recent Transitions.

Recaps include the Agents defeating the MBA LLERS, No Mercy drumming DE-TROIT!, and the Suspects going on a terror over lesser opponent in Westside Ballers.

Weekend Scores [Stats available 8/9]

The Armada 88 def Hoop Dreams 58; One team most definitely looks like formidable champs this early in the season.

In a early back-to-back match up the Armada took advantage of the smaller front line of Tristan Marin and Aaron Watson to take an lead and never look back. Leading the way to victory was the strong play of Seth Mumy 33 points, 5 rebounds and a steal, earning POG honors. Chipping in was Jesse Tyler 22 points and 17 rebounds in the win.

Team GITYL 71 def Bring It On 63; Dave Miller and Dan Zinchuk off to a good start, playing without other BIG in Carusso.

The combination of Miller and Zinchuk to recruit Kurt Uhler paid off in the win. Uhler finished with AY like numbers 15 points on three made from beyond the arc.

POG | Dave Miller; 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and one steal in the win.

Team MFA 7.0 43 def MYMP 37; Heated match up as both looking to earn the first win of the season. Playing in only their second game as the rookies of the receational division, MYMP, undestands the need of winning.

POG | Mike Mimms; 24 points and 50% shooting for 2pt and 3p field goals

Agents defeat the rookies of the rec division by stellar defense

MFA 8.0 (2-0) – 60

MBA LLERS (1-1) – 52

Riding into week two the Men’s Free Agents went to work earning a big second victory of the season. The word made it out that the only person to stop, which has proved to be unstoppable was Chris Anderson in 35 plus minutes of work.

A close game throughout but the constant turnovers and fouls delayed the game going down the stretch.

Andrew Lessner added 14 points and 3 steals in the loss. Next week the MBA players look for their first win of the season against the same opponent.

Suspects terrorize Westside Ballers toppling the century mark in consecutive weeks

Usual Suspects (2 – 0) – 105

Westside Ballers (1 – 1) – 45

Carlyle Holiday has returned and has brought friends from the basketball gods. Teammates of Lepore, Jones and Jenetta combined for over 50% of the teams points. The former NFL standout played low-key throughout the contest finishing with 21 points in the win over Westside.

Junior “Ninth Wonder” Benitez played with a sprained ankle but managed 13 points and couple rebounds before retiring to the bench.

The Usual Suspects have returned to form as they appear to be one of top teams heading into week three.

POG | Mark Janetta; 24 points on 60% from three point land (6/10)

No Mercy drums team DE-TROIT! as they withstood the first half battle

André Johnson defends the leading point man for No Mercy 

No Mercy (2 – 0) – 90

DE-TROIT! (0 – 2) – 53

Gene Shepherd and company worked the table on DE-TROIT! from the start. The strength of Eze Burts and William King grabbed over half the rebounds, leading that battle as a team 30 – 23 in the victory.

At one point Chrismen Oliver did his best Kenny Anderson impression throwing a no-look pass to a cutting King down the lane for the lay-up.

POG | Rick Heburn; 18 points, 7 rebounds and a steal in the win

Warriors earn second victory, defeat the HOV easily going away

Raw Warriors (2 – 0) – 84

House of Vibe (0 – 2) – 70

Jordan Rush picked up right where his heart is this season, in the air attacking the rim relentlessly.

Chipping in for the House of Vibe was Jesse Satterfield with 14 points in their second consecutive loss of the season.

POG | Jordan Rush; 25 points, 2 rebounds and a steal in the win 

LEAGUE NOTES: All players be sure to arrive early prior to the tip-off to prevent delay. A technical foul will be assessed to the tardy team and play will commence shortly after. Playerz and Fanz be sure to keep the facility clean for our next event. For questions or concerns see your nearest Hoopz Staff member.

Chris Anderson into the scoring record column

Men’s Free Agents are here to stay. Anderson tallies 57 points in the victory over opposing Agents.

Check out with Chris Anderson did on both ends of the floor.

20/28 for .714% FG

3/ 5 for .600% 3PT

14/15 for .933% FT

Total 57 points, 3 ORB, 1 DRB, 1 Foul in 40 minutes of action.  

Anderson now sits atop the men’s league with the most points scored in a game and for the recreational division.

To fully understand what Anderson did in a full forty minute game, the entire team of Bring It On was out performed. Anderson outscored the entire team of BIO and into the LA HOOPZ record books for a offensive display of the ages.

Could it have been the jersey? Wearing the #2 jersey has always been a lucky number, since yours truly don’s the goods, Dr. Hoopz.

Move over Dan Zinchuk company is on the way, MFA’s finest veteran, Chris Anderson.

Congratulations!