So after all the kerfuffle (fun words!) that followed after the release of the Preseason Rankings, we finally have some sense of how certain teams are, even though there were plenty of inactive players due to those pesky football commitments.
A few news updates before I begin. First off, I think I set a new record for least amount of people who verbally assaulted me after the release of the rankings. I appreciate that. Secondly, I was not even there on Wednesday, so I am just winging about who played well. So if I said you played well and you weren't even there... That is awesome. Also, for some reason, the Nets became the Hawks and the Bulls became the Nets... like what? House basketball everyone.
() Indicates previous ranking; [] indicates record
1. (4) [1-0] Suns
The Suns took on the Nets on Wednesday, who used to be the Bulls (still confused about that), and took care of them with ease. The Suns were lead by the trio of Jack McCann, David Voigt and Scott Voigt. Charlie Dean, who continues to make the difficult transition from varsity to House, got work done, and will continue to play the role of the dark horse on this team. The Suns are an offensive juggernaut, as they scored the second most points in the league on Wednesday. The team was also without superstar Tim Graham, who is too busy right now leading the Football team to a state ship. Once he returns on Sunday, this team will be scary.
2. (6) [1-0] Cavaliers
The Cavs make a big jump from #6 to #2 after Jamie Schofield and Co. took care of the short handed Nuggets on Wednesday night. Schofield took on the Nuggets with ease, and showed that he is one of the best in the league. With help from Danny O'Boyle, the Cavs were able to put up the most points in the league last night. The team was also without Christian Trifone, who will be one of the top defensive players on the team. If the team finds one more scoring option outside of O'Boyle and Schofield, they will be dangerous.
3. (5) [1-0] Warriors
The Warriors came out strong on Wednesday night, defeating the Spurs by a score of 43-31, even though the team was plagued by inactive players like Charlie Burke and big man Colin Corcoran. The team was also without Christian "Sleeping Beauty" Fiorenza, who was "so excited for the game that (he) took a nap and didn't wake up until after it was over". If the Warriors are able to be so dominate without the bulk of their roster, it makes one wonder how they will play with a full roster. With all around athletes such as Cary O'Brien, who is making is highly anticipated return to House, this team will no doubt reach the #1 spot this year.
4. (1) [0-1] Knicks
Even though the Knicks got absolutely slaughtered on Wednesday night by the Raptors, you must realize the team was without athletic freak Mark Schmidt and that Cornell bound prospect in Spencer Stovall. Student. Athlete. Had both these players been in attendance, this would have been a much closer game. Schmidt noted troubles in the paint while watching from the sideline, which could easily be solved once Nick Murphy gets back into House form and once again, the return of The Stove. If Gardella and Charlie Miller can knock some shots down too, this team will be back on track and will return to higher rankings.
5. (2) [0-1] Nuggets
The trend continues. The short handed Nuggets (football is a great sport) struggled without Hudson Hamill, and an apparent injury to Burke Blatney slowed them down even more. The team, however, just gained a massive free agent in Pablo Martinez, who is an athletic freak. Honestly, I have never seen him play basketball, but after watching him dominate the game of soccer, I can see him taking on Lebron and winning. Hopefully, the debut of Hamill will come on Sunday against the Hawks, which is a game that the Nuggets should win.
6. (10) [1-0] Raptors
The Raptors dethroned the short handed (this week honestly was awful) Knicks from their #1 spot, which allows for the team to leap from #10 to #6. Although young, the team was able to overcome their youth and give the people an outstanding performance by dropping over 50 points and only allowing 31. Jack Beatty proved the doubters wrong, leading the teams offensive attack. The late addition of Connor Gonzalez-Falla was huge for this team, as he adds some senior leadership mentally and some quickness on the floor physically. Ben Bidell continues to amaze, and other juniors such as Brett Durbin and James Solberg will add to this impressive young squad.
7. (9) [1-0] Celtics
The Celtics were the surprise of the night on Wednesday, as the team defeated the Hawks by two points even though they were without post player Brian Keating and star defensive end Quinn Fay. How the Celtics won? I actually have no clue. But they pulled it off, which gives them this ranking. Once Fay and Keating return on Sunday, this team could be dangerous, but will need to perform better on the defensive side of the ball to be contenders.
8. (3) [0-1] Spurs
The Spurs struggled mightily without Colin Minicus, who as you probably guessed, wasn't there because of football. The team was not able to get the ball in the basket consistently, and had trouble defending the attack of Dylan Griffin and Teddy Burke, who I think was there, I am just guessing at this point. The team should be solid this year with a trio of players like the Klingmen's and Sean Edgar, and with the return of Minicus coming on Sunday, this team should be in solid shape heading into the rest of the season.
9. (8) [0-1] Hawks
Do not get me wrong, the Nets, I mean the Hawks, are a very good basketball team. The fact that they lost to the Celtics who were without their two best players is kind of embarrassing. The team only did lose by two, and was able to put up 48 points in the process. One of the Drakes, I have no clue which one, put up solid numbers on the offensive side of the ball, which complimented the game of Connor Mulliken nicely. It is the defense that scares me, since allowing a team to drop 50 on you who doesn't have its best scorer is not something to be proud of. The Hawks did get a late addition in House freak Andrew Mathew, who will be looking to posterizing some innocent paint players this coming year.
10. (7) [0-1] Nets
The Nets lost to the Suns on Wednesday night, and both teams were, yep, you guessed it. Short. Handed. The Nets biggest casualty was Cord Fox, who is the best scoring option the team has outside of Aidan Coyle. The return of both Fox and DPotY hopeful Tyler Grant should help this team out, even though they lack a secondary rebounding option next to Coyle. Junior Jack Farren can also be a solid contributor, as his shooting ability could help the Nets out in the long run.
Game Predictions:
Nets vs. Raptors
Cord Fox will have a solid debut, but this result lies on the shoulders of Aidan Coyle. If Coyle plays, the Nets win. If he doesn't, it is all Raptors.
Hawks vs. Nuggets
Hudson Hamill and Connor Mulliken will battle it out, but the other players on the teams will decide this one. Hawks pull off the upset.
Celtics vs. Warriors
Christian Fiorenza makes his hotly anticipated debut, which will allow for the Warriors to grab their second straight win.
Cavaliers vs. Spurs
Jamie Schofield will continue to make defenses look silly, and MVP hopeful Colin Minicus will make his debut. I am kind of on this team, so you know picking against us is kind of a jerk move. But, if I wasn't on this team, I'd go Spurs. That hurt to say.
Knicks vs. Suns
Mark Schmidt and Spencer Stovall arrive on the scene, but Timmy Graham makes a grander entrance and goes off against the Knicks. Suns win.
4. (1) [0-1] Knicks
Even though the Knicks got absolutely slaughtered on Wednesday night by the Raptors, you must realize the team was without athletic freak Mark Schmidt and that Cornell bound prospect in Spencer Stovall. Student. Athlete. Had both these players been in attendance, this would have been a much closer game. Schmidt noted troubles in the paint while watching from the sideline, which could easily be solved once Nick Murphy gets back into House form and once again, the return of The Stove. If Gardella and Charlie Miller can knock some shots down too, this team will be back on track and will return to higher rankings.
5. (2) [0-1] Nuggets
The trend continues. The short handed Nuggets (football is a great sport) struggled without Hudson Hamill, and an apparent injury to Burke Blatney slowed them down even more. The team, however, just gained a massive free agent in Pablo Martinez, who is an athletic freak. Honestly, I have never seen him play basketball, but after watching him dominate the game of soccer, I can see him taking on Lebron and winning. Hopefully, the debut of Hamill will come on Sunday against the Hawks, which is a game that the Nuggets should win.
6. (10) [1-0] Raptors
The Raptors dethroned the short handed (this week honestly was awful) Knicks from their #1 spot, which allows for the team to leap from #10 to #6. Although young, the team was able to overcome their youth and give the people an outstanding performance by dropping over 50 points and only allowing 31. Jack Beatty proved the doubters wrong, leading the teams offensive attack. The late addition of Connor Gonzalez-Falla was huge for this team, as he adds some senior leadership mentally and some quickness on the floor physically. Ben Bidell continues to amaze, and other juniors such as Brett Durbin and James Solberg will add to this impressive young squad.
7. (9) [1-0] Celtics
The Celtics were the surprise of the night on Wednesday, as the team defeated the Hawks by two points even though they were without post player Brian Keating and star defensive end Quinn Fay. How the Celtics won? I actually have no clue. But they pulled it off, which gives them this ranking. Once Fay and Keating return on Sunday, this team could be dangerous, but will need to perform better on the defensive side of the ball to be contenders.
8. (3) [0-1] Spurs
The Spurs struggled mightily without Colin Minicus, who as you probably guessed, wasn't there because of football. The team was not able to get the ball in the basket consistently, and had trouble defending the attack of Dylan Griffin and Teddy Burke, who I think was there, I am just guessing at this point. The team should be solid this year with a trio of players like the Klingmen's and Sean Edgar, and with the return of Minicus coming on Sunday, this team should be in solid shape heading into the rest of the season.
9. (8) [0-1] Hawks
Do not get me wrong, the Nets, I mean the Hawks, are a very good basketball team. The fact that they lost to the Celtics who were without their two best players is kind of embarrassing. The team only did lose by two, and was able to put up 48 points in the process. One of the Drakes, I have no clue which one, put up solid numbers on the offensive side of the ball, which complimented the game of Connor Mulliken nicely. It is the defense that scares me, since allowing a team to drop 50 on you who doesn't have its best scorer is not something to be proud of. The Hawks did get a late addition in House freak Andrew Mathew, who will be looking to posterizing some innocent paint players this coming year.
10. (7) [0-1] Nets
The Nets lost to the Suns on Wednesday night, and both teams were, yep, you guessed it. Short. Handed. The Nets biggest casualty was Cord Fox, who is the best scoring option the team has outside of Aidan Coyle. The return of both Fox and DPotY hopeful Tyler Grant should help this team out, even though they lack a secondary rebounding option next to Coyle. Junior Jack Farren can also be a solid contributor, as his shooting ability could help the Nets out in the long run.
Game Predictions:
Nets vs. Raptors
Cord Fox will have a solid debut, but this result lies on the shoulders of Aidan Coyle. If Coyle plays, the Nets win. If he doesn't, it is all Raptors.
Hawks vs. Nuggets
Hudson Hamill and Connor Mulliken will battle it out, but the other players on the teams will decide this one. Hawks pull off the upset.
Celtics vs. Warriors
Christian Fiorenza makes his hotly anticipated debut, which will allow for the Warriors to grab their second straight win.
Cavaliers vs. Spurs
Jamie Schofield will continue to make defenses look silly, and MVP hopeful Colin Minicus will make his debut. I am kind of on this team, so you know picking against us is kind of a jerk move. But, if I wasn't on this team, I'd go Spurs. That hurt to say.
Knicks vs. Suns
Mark Schmidt and Spencer Stovall arrive on the scene, but Timmy Graham makes a grander entrance and goes off against the Knicks. Suns win.
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