My PO Predictions
Big 8
1. Snakes
2. Who Dey
3. ETBU
4. Royal
1. The Snakes have a not very flashy roster at first glance, but their amazing depth for a IV team carries them. Also, they have possibly the best center in IV. 21 not named Januszek.
2. Who Dey is a smart enough manager to buy back players. NOTE: God DAM! I missed a MVP SG 18 YO for 100k...
3. Solid manager, could take the two seed for real if Who Dey buys back players late. Very consistent team, and ratings.
4. The lack of DEPTH in the Big 8 should allow him to stay. Also, Januszek is arguably the best Center in IV. 21.
Great 8
1. Shadowcats
2. Bossesofbosses
3. Bobcats
4. BuzzerBees
1. Shadowcats are impressively deep as well. Their logjam at Center provides many great scoring option for their Look Inside offense.
2. Bossesofbosses would have been the one seed, but Shadowcats made an impressive move to take on the salary of a 72k center. Look for them to pull some upsets in the POs.
3. Bobcats are a solid team, much like ETBU.
4. Buzzerbees are the old reliable. Bensballas does not look like a good enough team to hold the 4 position, and Donner Pass Cannibals are still working out the kinks.
SCOUTING REPORT! Defensive Tactics.
Big-8 Top Seeds
1. Saratoga Snakes - it can't hurt to play 2-3 Zone against Agustin. However, they do appear to have the guards to hurt you if they play R & G or Motion.
2. Who Dey - Their recent Clearance Sale has me jumbled, but I'm certain they will come back more inside oriented. However, Who Dey's love for Sylvain Duterte might still make him play Motion. Right now, I would play 1-3-1 Zone, but you never know.
3. ETBU Tigers - They have been kissing the outside. Play 1-3-1 against them.
4. Royal Eagles - They have nothing but Centers. However, we all say thank you to the Eagles after this, for bringing the league up a step. After Januszek, there was nothing but big acquisitions. Anyway, play 2-3. Inside is the only way they can hurt you.
Great-8 Top Seeds
1. Shadowcats - Play 2-3. That is the only way to stop their center from pooping on you. Don't let him beat you. Let his guards beat you.
2. Bossesofbosses - Play 2-3. They have a solid inside team, and they usually play Look Inside. However, if he plays an Outside Tactic, it might be over. They have a solid outside unit as well.
3. Bobcats - Man to Man.They have a balanced attack with Push the Ball. Man to Man with a solid defensive squad will end that.
4. Buzzerbees - Unfortunately, I can't hurt you anywhere. The best option, though, would be to play Man 2 Man, as I have a slightly balanced team as well.
Playoff Results
Big 8: Round 1
1 & 4 Seed - Snakes Vs. Royal Eagles. Snakes - 97. Royal Eagles - 83
2 & 3 Seed - ETBU Vs. Who Dey. ETBU - 84. Who Dey - 89
Big 8 - Semis
Snakes Vs. Who Dey. Snakes - 93. Who Dey - 75
Great 8: Round 1
1 & 4 Seed - ShadowCats Vs. Buzzerbees. Shadow Cats - 101. Buzzerbees - 82
2 & 3 Seed - BossesofBosses Vs. Bobcats. Bosses - 96. Bobcats - 72
Great 8: Semis
Bossesofbosses Vs. ShadowCats. Shadow Cats - 82. Bossesofbosses- 77
Finals!
Game 1: Shadowcats W - 90 - 77.
Game 2: Saratoga Snakes W - 84 - 73
Game 3: Saratoga Snakes W - 85 - 83
This will be the outcome if Shadowcats doesn't play their Enth. Card well.