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Round 9:

Flashover @ TAR HEELS #1 (II.1)
Mill City Thunder @ Philadelphia Cheesesteaks (II.3)
The LA Lions vs. Big Gulp Reincarnated (II.3)
Splash Gang vs. Ferth Ozone (II.4)
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Meridian Hill McMornings (II.4)
TarTeam vs. Oakland IronPigs (IV.31)

Day 14 (Saturday 30 August 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Splash Gang 35 - Visionaries 108
Kings Knights 82 - TarTeam 103
The LA Lions 68 - Virginia Cavaliers 104
Stark Contrast 106 - Flashover 94
Resurrected Fury 47 - Silverbacks 120
ETBU Tigers 101 - Beware of Dogs 70
10inch Vertical 71 - Mill City Thunder 94
HumanFund 105 - Mos Eisley Imperials 91

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 120 : Silverbacks
Rebounds : 74 : Virginia Cavaliers
Assists : 27 : Virginia Cavaliers, Silverbacks, Mill City Thunder
Steals : 14 : Visionaries
Block Shots : 11 : Visionaries, Silverbacks

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 47 : J. Valentin (Stark Contrast)
Rebounds : 28 : W. Saucedo (Virginia Cavaliers)
Assists : 12 : G. Piccolo (HumanFund)
Steals : 3 : A. Taylor (Visionaries), K. Timm (Visionaries), J. Andrews (Virginia Cavaliers), D. Ledesma (Virginia Cavaliers), R. Anderson (Stark Contrast), B. Nguyên (Silverbacks)
Block Shots : 5 : I. Šcesnavicius (Kings Knights)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : H. Lahaye (Flashover) (17 Points, 5 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots), L. Feaster (ETBU Tigers) (13 Points, 2 Rebounds, 9 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 23
Shooting Guard : G. Piccolo (HumanFund) (20 Points, 7 Rebounds, 12 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 32
Small Forward : D. Wong (HumanFund) (26 Points, 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 29
Power Forward : Q. Laperche (Visionaries) (24 Points, 23 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 48
Center : W. Saucedo (Virginia Cavaliers) (30 Points, 28 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 55

MVP of the evening
W. Saucedo (Virginia Cavaliers) (30 Points, 28 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 55

The bad performance of the evening
B. Burrows (Splash Gang) (6 Points, 9 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -15

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : F. Ka Hon (Resurrected Fury) : 6 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : O. Gorman (Mos Eisley Imperials) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : T. Burk (Splash Gang), R. Kozin (Splash Gang), W. Saucedo (Virginia Cavaliers), P. Biduido (Flashover), A. Conejos (Resurrected Fury), T. Salter (Resurrected Fury), A. Kirpikovas (Resurrected Fury), F. Ka Hon (Resurrected Fury), S. Moldovan (Resurrected Fury), R. Pike (Beware of Dogs), B. Crawford (Mos Eisley Imperials) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : J. Valentin (Stark Contrast), W. Orourke (Silverbacks) : 4 Three points

The best performer : A. Dogana (Mill City Thunder) : Rating : 22.0

The worst performer : T. Burk (Splash Gang), R. Fletcher (Stark Contrast) : Rating : 3.0

NBBA Season 69 – Day 14 Recap (Saturday, August 30, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Road Warriors: ETBU, Stark, and HumanFund Break Through
Day 14 bucked the usual NBBA trend of home dominance, with three teams earning victories away from home. ETBU Tigers and HumanFund notched important statement wins in their playoff chases, while Stark Contrast showed once again why they remain the league’s gold standard. Meanwhile, Cavaliers’ star big man W. Saucedo turned in one of the best individual performances of the season.

Visionaries Overwhelm Splash Gang
Visionaries crushed Splash Gang 108–35, holding them to the lowest point total of the season. Q. Laperche dominated with 24 points and 23 rebounds as Visionaries moved to 9–5.

TarTeam Controls Kings Knights
TarTeam traveled into the Kingdom and walked out with a 103–82 win, led by J. Wheatley and H. Slater. The Knights drop to 7–7, while TarTeam rises to 11–3, staying on top of the Great 8.

Cavaliers Back in Form
Virginia routed the LA Lions 104–68, thanks to a monster 30-point, 28-rebound effort from W. Saucedo, earning him MVP of the night with an efficiency of 55. The Cavaliers improve to 8–6, while the Lions slide to 6–8.

Stark Contrast Silence Flashover
After the All-Star break, Stark Contrast showed no rust. Behind J. Valentin’s 47 points, Stark pulled off a key road win, beating Flashover 106–94. The Big 8 leaders sit firmly at 13–1.

Silverbacks Crush Fury
The Silverbacks demolished Resurrected Fury 120–47, controlling the glass 71–35. They remain a dangerous threat in the Great 8, climbing to 8–6.

ETBU Tigers Roar on the Road
ETBU notched an important away win, defeating Beware of Dogs 101–70. L. Feaster ran the offense smoothly with 9 assists, helping ETBU rise to 8–6. The Dogs, after their lone bright moment in Day 12, drop to 1–13.

Mill City Rebounds
Defending champs Mill City Thunder stabilized with a 94–71 road win at 10inch Vertical. Dogana was efficient once again, earning best overall performer rating (22.0), as Mill City climbed back to 9–5.

HumanFund Handles Imperials
HumanFund capped the night with another road win, taking down the tanking Imperials 105–91. G. Piccolo’s 20-point, 12-assist gem highlighted the effort as HumanFund improved to 7–7.

Key Takeaways
• Three road teams — ETBU, Stark, and HumanFund — defied the odds and secured away wins.
• W. Saucedo delivered a performance for the ages: 30 points, 28 rebounds, 55 efficiency.
• Stark Contrast (13–1) and TarTeam (11–3) continue to hold pole position in their conferences.
• Visionaries and Silverbacks strengthened their playoff bids with dominant wins.
• Beware of Dogs fell back to reality after their one shining victory.

Final Word
Day 14 was all about resilience and road grit. ETBU and HumanFund boosted their playoff credentials with timely away wins, while Stark Contrast reaffirmed their place as the team to beat. With the standings tightening, every result now carries even greater weight as the playoff chase heats up.

Day 15 (Tuesday 2 September 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
TarTeam 100 - Splash Gang 115
Virginia Cavaliers 36 - Kings Knights 131
Flashover 50 - The LA Lions 138
Silverbacks 95 - Stark Contrast 91
Beware of Dogs 114 - Resurrected Fury 39
Mill City Thunder 63 - ETBU Tigers 114
Mos Eisley Imperials 95 - 10inch Vertical 108
Visionaries 103 - HumanFund 110

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 138 : The LA Lions
Rebounds : 67 : The LA Lions
Assists : 45 : Beware of Dogs
Steals : 10 : Beware of Dogs
Block Shots : 17 : Splash Gang

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 40 : D. Sohn (Splash Gang)
Rebounds : 22 : P. Wilkinson (Splash Gang)
Assists : 14 : B. Dunning (Beware of Dogs)
Steals : 4 : R. Lesickas (Splash Gang), S. Myles (Kings Knights), V. Polizzi (Beware of Dogs)
Block Shots : 10 : P. Wilkinson (Splash Gang)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : B. Dunning (Beware of Dogs) (17 Points, 8 Rebounds, 14 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 36
Shooting Guard : L. Holbrook (Beware of Dogs) (19 Points, 5 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 0 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 27
Small Forward : J. Carandil (Kings Knights) (18 Points, 14 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots), G. Buonfini (The LA Lions) (29 Points, 7 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35
Power Forward : I. Šcesnavicius (Kings Knights) (14 Points, 14 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 1 Steals, 4 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 39
Center : E. Papakonstantinou (10inch Vertical) (23 Points, 16 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots), Q. Laperche (Visionaries) (18 Points, 13 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 32

MVP of the evening
I. Šcesnavicius (Kings Knights) (14 Points, 14 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 1 Steals, 4 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 39

The bad performance of the evening
J. Bruce (Virginia Cavaliers) (0 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -14

Triple-Double of the evening
I. Šcesnavicius (Kings Knights) (14 Points, 14 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 1 Steals, 4 Block Shots)

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : C. Wood (Virginia Cavaliers) : 6 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : R. Lesickas (Splash Gang), D. Sohn (Splash Gang), J. Carandil (Kings Knights), N. Gardeck (Virginia Cavaliers), J. Zuzula (Flashover), R. Kazinczy (The LA Lions), B. Kyle (Silverbacks), J. Valentin (Stark Contrast), R. Celanova (ETBU Tigers), R. Mormile (10inch Vertical), O. Gorman (Mos Eisley Imperials), S. Haturini (Visionaries) : 5 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : N. Tatum (Virginia Cavaliers), L. Castro (Virginia Cavaliers), J. Bruce (Virginia Cavaliers), G. Roberts (Flashover), N. Xermade (Resurrected Fury), W. Motley (Resurrected Fury), L. Clinton (Resurrected Fury), M. Rolen (Resurrected Fury), E. Bajrektarević (Mill City Thunder), W. Elkins (Mos Eisley Imperials), R. Carter (HumanFund) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : D. Sohn (Splash Gang) : 8 Three points

The best performer : J. Carandil (Kings Knights) : Rating : 24.0

The worst performer : N. Xermade (Resurrected Fury) : Rating : -0.5

NBBA Season 69 – Day 15 Recap (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Silverbacks Shock Stark on the Road, Dogs Win Tanker Battle
Day 15 flipped the script on expectations as the Silverbacks marched into Stark Contrast’s arena and handed the league leaders their first home loss of the season, 95–91. It was a huge statement win that tightens the Great 8 race. Meanwhile, Beware of Dogs thrashed Resurrected Fury in the battle of the tankers, notching their second win of the year. In total, only two road teams (Silverbacks and Dogs) claimed victories.

Splash Gang Upset TarTeam
D. Sohn’s 40-point explosion, including 8 threes, powered Splash Gang past TarTeam 115–100. With the win, Splash Gang keep their momentum, while TarTeam fall to 11–4 but remain atop the Great 8.

Knights Roll Cavaliers’ Reserves
Kings Knights demolished Virginia Cavaliers 131–36 in what was essentially a walkover. Cavaliers rested starters ahead of an important Cup game, and the Knights capitalized in full. MVP I. Šcesnavicius posted a rare triple-double (14–14–10 with 4 blocks) as the Knights improved to 8–7, matching the Cavaliers’ now 8–7 mark.

Lions Roar Over Flashover
The LA Lions blitzed Flashover 138–50, dominating inside and out with 67 rebounds and balanced scoring. The win moves LA to 7–8, staying alive in the playoff chase.

Silverbacks Stun Stark
The shock of the night came from the Silverbacks, who stunned Stark Contrast on the road 95–91. O’Rourke, Kyle, and Carmona anchored a gritty defensive effort, lifting the Silverbacks to 9–6. Stark, now 13–2, showed cracks in their otherwise dominant campaign.

Dogs Dominate Tanker Clash
Beware of Dogs destroyed Resurrected Fury 114–39, riding a 45-assist team performance. B. Dunning dished 14 assists to lead the charge. Dogs rise to 2–13, while Fury drop to 1–14.

ETBU Crush Mill City
ETBU Tigers stormed into Mill City’s gym and rolled the defending champs 114–63, handing them their sixth loss. Balanced scoring and stifling defense pushed ETBU to 9–6, tying Mill City’s record.

Vertical Too Strong for Imperials
10inch Vertical leaned on Papakonstantinou (23 points, 16 rebounds) to secure a 108–95 road win over Mos Eisley Imperials.

HumanFund Outlast Visionaries
HumanFund edged Visionaries 110–103 on the road, led by G. Piccolo’s all-around brilliance (20 points, 12 assists). The win brings HumanFund to 8–7, while Visionaries slip to 8–7.

Key Takeaways
• Silverbacks shocked Stark on the road — the upset of the season so far.
• Cavaliers prioritized the Cup, resting starters in their blowout loss to the Knights.
• Beware of Dogs dominated Resurrected Fury, winning the tanker battle.
• ETBU showed real playoff strength with a statement road victory at Mill City.
• HumanFund and Lions both tightened the middle-pack playoff race.

Final Word
Day 15 will be remembered for the Silverbacks’ road stunner and the Dogs’ tanker triumph. With playoff races heating up and some teams eyeing Cup competition, every choice — from rotations to resting starters — now carries massive consequences.

Quarterfinals:

TarTeam (NBBA) @ Mill City Thunder (NBBA)
Virginia Cavaliers (NBBA) @ The LA Lions (NBBA)
Flashover @ LionPride (II.2)
Splash Gang (NBBA) @ Jumpstop Jumpers (II.3)

Good luck!

Day 16 (Saturday 6 September 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Splash Gang 87 - Resurrected Fury 73
Kings Knights 85 - ETBU Tigers 102
The LA Lions 84 - 10inch Vertical 92
Stark Contrast 89 - HumanFund 78
Virginia Cavaliers 27 - Mill City Thunder 114
Flashover 63 - Mos Eisley Imperials 147
Silverbacks 93 - Visionaries 103
Beware of Dogs 54 - TarTeam 125

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 147 : Mos Eisley Imperials
Rebounds : 65 : Mill City Thunder
Assists : 41 : Mos Eisley Imperials
Steals : 11 : TarTeam
Block Shots : 14 : ETBU Tigers

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 35 : R. Quiroz (Mill City Thunder)
Rebounds : 27 : H. Kangshan (ETBU Tigers)
Assists : 11 : R. Wheat (TarTeam)
Steals : 3 : M. Grimm (HumanFund), A. Taylor (Visionaries), G. Briscoe (TarTeam)
Block Shots : 7 : H. Kangshan (ETBU Tigers)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : K. Timm (Visionaries) (22 Points, 3 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 24
Shooting Guard : T. Meade (Visionaries) (23 Points, 8 Rebounds, 9 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 34
Small Forward : A. Taylor (Visionaries) (23 Points, 6 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 3 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 30
Power Forward : O. Gorman (Mos Eisley Imperials) (21 Points, 13 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 1 Steals, 4 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35
Center : R. Quiroz (Mill City Thunder) (35 Points, 14 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 49

MVP of the evening
R. Quiroz (Mill City Thunder) (35 Points, 14 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 49

The bad performance of the evening
C. Wood (Virginia Cavaliers) (6 Points, 2 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -20

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : L. Castro (Virginia Cavaliers), R. Pike (Beware of Dogs) : 5 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : W. Orourke (Silverbacks) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : R. Quiroz (Mill City Thunder), N. Tatum (Virginia Cavaliers), L. Castro (Virginia Cavaliers), N. Gardeck (Virginia Cavaliers), J. Bruce (Virginia Cavaliers), B. Crawford (Mos Eisley Imperials), G. Roberts (Flashover), R. Pike (Beware of Dogs) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : I. Fisher (TarTeam) : 7 Three points

The best performer : N. Ament (Splash Gang), Z. Chongping (The LA Lions), A. Dogana (Mill City Thunder), J. Wheatley (TarTeam) : Rating : 21.5

The worst performer : B. McQueen (Flashover) : Rating : 0.5

NBBA Season 69 – Day 16 Recap (Saturday, September 6, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Quiroz Dominates as Mill City Smash Cavaliers’ Reserves
Mill City Thunder stormed past the Virginia Cavaliers 114–27 behind a monster showing from R. Quiroz (35–14–6 with 3 blocks). The Cavs rested starters ahead of Cup play, and the defending champs took full advantage to move to 10–6. Virginia slide to 8–8.

ETBU Keep Rolling, Knights Struggle in Transition
The ETBU Tigers overpowered Kings Knights 102–85, led by H. Kangshan’s 27 rebounds and 7 blocks. The Tigers climb to 10–6 while the Knights, adjusting their roster mid-season, fall back to 8–8.

Imperials Put in Extra Effort, Crush Flashover
After weeks of soft-tanking, the Mos Eisley Imperials locked in and hammered Flashover 147–63, notching their most complete game of the season. With 41 team assists, they showed what happens when their roster actually commits.

Splash Gang & Stark Grab Road Wins
Only two road teams triumphed this round: Splash Gang downed Resurrected Fury 87–73, and Stark Contrast held off HumanFund 89–78. Splash Gang join the crowded mix at 10–6, while Stark extend their dominance at 14–2.

Vertical Push Lions Down Again
10inch Vertical claimed a 92–84 road win at LA Lions, sending them to 7–9. Z. Chongping fought hard for LA, but Vertical’s balance was too much.

TarTeam Too Much for Dogs
The Great 8 leaders, TarTeam, crushed Beware of Dogs 125–54 to improve to 12–4. Dogs fall to 2–14.

Visionaries Fall to Silverbacks
In a key playoff-race matchup, the Silverbacks defended home court 103–93 over the Visionaries. The loss drops Visionaries to 10–6, joining ETBU, Mill City, and Splash Gang in the logjam. Silverbacks keep pace at 9–7.

Key Takeaways
• Only Splash Gang and Stark Contrast managed away wins on Day 16.
• Four contenders — ETBU, Mill City, Visionaries, and Splash Gang — now share a 10–6 record.
• Imperials showed their ceiling when they play full throttle.
• Knights reshaping their roster may have cost them ground, now sitting at 8–8.
• TarTeam remain firmly in control of the Great 8 at 12–4.
• Lions continue to slip at 7–9.

Final Word
Day 16 reinforced the importance of effort and roster management. With four teams knotted at 10–6 and the Knights drifting back, the playoff picture in both conferences is heating up fast. One misstep could be the difference between a top-four seed and the lottery.

USA Cup Quarterfinals Preview
by Buzz Beat Daily

TarTeam (NBBA) @ Mill City Thunder (NBBA)
A Cup clash worthy of the final arrives early. TarTeam enter at 12–4, balanced and battle-tested, while Mill City Thunder — last season’s NBBA champions — are still hungry. After lifting the league crown, Mill City now have eyes on adding a Cup trophy to their collection. With Dogana, Quiroz, and Ruojia anchoring the squad, they have the star power, but TarTeam’s defensive versatility makes this a heavyweight showdown. Expect fireworks.

Virginia Cavaliers (NBBA) @ The LA Lions (NBBA)
With Charles Nguyen fully back in rhythm, the Cavaliers bring a dangerous all-around lineup into Los Angeles. They’ll need every ounce of firepower to withstand the Lions, who are led by Buonfini and Siracusa and thrive when their home crowd gets loud. Both clubs sit in the middle of the NBBA pack, so the Cup offers a rare chance at hardware. Expect a grind-it-out duel where one spark — a hot shooting night, a defensive stand — swings the balance.

Flashover (NBBA) @ LionPride (II.2)
Flashover enter as defending Cup champions, but their path to a repeat isn’t easy. They’ve loaded up for another deep run, running the second-highest payroll in the NBBA to fuel this push. LionPride, meanwhile, are hungry to return to the top flight after last season’s relegation. Led by the American guard duo Tyrone Carmichael and Tommy Bob Chow, they currently lead II.2 and look every bit the part of a team ready to come back. Can LionPride’s guards topple the Cup holders?

Splash Gang (NBBA) @ Jumpstop Jumpers (II.3)
The most intriguing matchup of the quarters. Splash Gang’s explosive, guard-heavy attack, powered by Sohn’s outside shooting, faces off against the undefeated II.3 powerhouse. Jumpstop Jumpers, led by Chow Yun You, have built a roster with a lower-tier D1 salary, looking every bit the part of a future NBBA squad. With promotion already within reach, Jumpstop now have a chance to announce themselves on the biggest stage. Experience vs. hunger — this might be the closest contest of the round.

Final Word
The Cup quarterfinals offer a perfect mix: reigning champions of both the NBBA (Mill City) and the Cup (Flashover) in action, tested by hungry rivals and ambitious D2 powerhouses. TarTeam’s clash with Mill City could decide the tournament’s eventual favorite, Flashover face the dangerous LionPride, and Jumpstop Jumpers have the chance to prove they’re already NBBA-caliber. One thing’s certain: by the end of this round, one dream of a double crown will be gone.

Thank you for the summary. Some regular starters were rested tonight in order to prepare for Thursday's important game.