This first weeks wrap-up is going to be early as I have plans for the weekend.
Well it's the start to a new season in Division II.2 and all of our news feeds are filled with player shuffling with many people selling off their star caliber players which included some stellar rookies.
There seems to be a lot of discussion surrounding the new "boycotting" system that was introduced this season which will effect many of the teams who will be trying to "tank and bank". This also goes hand-in-hand with the new salary floor update which has seen a 10% increase since last season.
Leikas United has shot up into pole position in the Great 8 with the help of a good starting draw against 2 of the lower salaried teams. He is followed closely by The J Man and his team Lords of Hellfire.
In the Best 8 only South Victorian Menstrals still holds an undefeated record.
Game of the week: Svetties vs. South Lake ravens 116 - 118 (93377209)Well this is what you want to see to start off the season. 2 well matched teams going down to the wire with time winding down. Mr. Clutch man José Gato
(34649131) with ice in his veins managed to drain 2 free throws with 14 seconds left on the clock and put his Ravens ahead. Sloppy passing from Svetties inevitably lost his team the chance to equalise the score and send it to overtime. Looking at the box score shows that while the end result was close, the deficit between assists, rebounding and free throws really gave the Ravens all the opportunities to win.
MVP: José Gato
(34649131)Whilst his shooting was less than impressive, to be able to get points when it matters in clutch time definitely makes up for everything else.