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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.

Day 17 (Tuesday 9 September 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
ETBU Tigers 96 - Splash Gang 94
10inch Vertical 106 - Kings Knights 97
HumanFund 70 - The LA Lions 131
Resurrected Fury 75 - Stark Contrast 103
Mos Eisley Imperials 90 - Virginia Cavaliers 141
Visionaries 101 - Flashover 87
TarTeam 49 - Silverbacks 117
Mill City Thunder 95 - Beware of Dogs 71

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 141 : Virginia Cavaliers
Rebounds : 61 : Silverbacks
Assists : 37 : Virginia Cavaliers
Steals : 12 : Stark Contrast
Block Shots : 15 : Silverbacks

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 33 : E. Bajrektarević (Mill City Thunder)
Rebounds : 20 : R. Kozin (Splash Gang)
Assists : 11 : J. Andrews (Virginia Cavaliers)
Steals : 3 : F. Fontanete (10inch Vertical), G. Short (Kings Knights), C. Celentano (Stark Contrast), A. Taylor (Visionaries)
Block Shots : 7 : R. Kozin (Splash Gang), H. Masters (Silverbacks)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : J. Andrews (Virginia Cavaliers) (21 Points, 2 Rebounds, 11 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 29
Shooting Guard : J. Leone (Virginia Cavaliers) (27 Points, 3 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 33
Small Forward : D. Cho (Splash Gang) (25 Points, 6 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 28
Power Forward : W. Saucedo (Virginia Cavaliers) (28 Points, 18 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 46
Center : E. Bajrektarević (Mill City Thunder) (33 Points, 7 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35

MVP of the evening
W. Saucedo (Virginia Cavaliers) (28 Points, 18 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 46

The bad performance of the evening
G. Roby (Resurrected Fury) (4 Points, 6 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -9

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

Player targeted by the referees : R. Lesickas (Splash Gang) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : I. Ricks (Resurrected Fury), W. Elkins (Mos Eisley Imperials), P. Biduido (Flashover), J. Gardiner (TarTeam), B. Garnett (TarTeam), A. Rooberg (Beware of Dogs) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : F. Ka Hon (Resurrected Fury) : 6 Three points

The best performer : J. Carandil (Kings Knights), C. Nguyen (Virginia Cavaliers) : Rating : 21.0

The worst performer : M. Bingham (HumanFund) : Rating : 2.0

NBBA Season 69 – Day 17 Recap (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Vertical Stun Knights, ETBU Edge Splash in Thriller
Day 17 was a night of heartbreak and shocks as 10inch Vertical marched into Kings Knights’ arena and stole a 106–97 win. The defeat was compounded for the Knights when Renan Kuyas sprained his knee, sidelining him for 11–22 days. Manager Kukas admitted he was left “speechless” after the double blow.

Meanwhile, in another dramatic finish, ETBU Tigers silenced Splash Gang’s home crowd in a nail-biter, 96–94. Leroy Varner’s clutch free throws sealed the deal, marking the second time this season ETBU have handed Splash a last-second defeat.

Mill City and Visionaries Claim Rare Road Wins
The defending champs Mill City Thunder took care of business with a 95–71 win at Beware of Dogs, powered by Bajrektarević’s 33 points. Elsewhere, the Visionaries played spoiler in Flashover’s gym, pulling out a 101–87 victory. Both road wins underscore how valuable — and rare — away triumphs remain in the NBBA.

Cavs and Lions Dominate, TarTeam and Flashover Rest Key Players
The Virginia Cavaliers unleashed their offense in a 141–90 demolition of the Mos Eisley Imperials, with W. Saucedo shining as MVP (28 pts, 18 reb). The LA Lions also steamrolled HumanFund 131–70 behind a balanced attack.

On the flip side, both TarTeam and Flashover clearly prioritized their looming USA Cup quarterfinal clashes, resting stars and paying the price. TarTeam fell 117–49 to the surging Silverbacks, while Flashover couldn’t hold off the Visionaries.

Stark Roll, Fury Still Winless
Stark Contrast stayed steady with a 103–75 win over Resurrected Fury, who remain mired without a victory.

Key Takeaways
• 10inch Vertical’s road stunner at the Knights’ house — plus Kuyas’ injury — shakes up the Big 8 playoff race.
• ETBU handed Splash Gang another heartbreaking home loss in the final seconds.
• Mill City and Visionaries delivered valuable road wins to tighten the standings.
• TarTeam and Flashover sacrificed league games with eyes on their USA Cup quarterfinals.
• Cavaliers and Lions flexed big-time offense, each dropping 130+ points.

Final Word
Day 17 delivered twists across the league — from Vertical’s shock win and ETBU’s clutch heroics, to the Cavaliers’ offensive explosion. With the Cup looming large and playoff seeding tightening, teams are being forced to choose their battles carefully.

Not this "AI recap" but one of the recent ones before it, I think it says I won when I lost, or lost when I won, and reports win-loss records that don't line up one way or the other. Typical AI hallucination fun

Still, thank you for posting them! They're fun!

Last edited by Peluin at 9/12/2025 1:50:21 AM

Semifinals:

Splash Gang (NBBA) vs. Mill City Thunder (NBBA)
Virginia Cavaliers (NBBA) vs. Flashover (NBBA)

Good luck everyone!