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BWT's Men's Summer League 2009 Championship Game was held this past Saturday August 15th, 2009 at the Air Canada Centre - Toronto Raptors Practice Court. The game featured Eastern Conference Champions – Assassins vs. the Western Conference Champions – Red Knights. The game was a highly competitive with both teams taking the lead throughout and no clear cut winner until the finals seconds ticked off the clock.

The Red Knights got out to a quick lead behind their captain and leader Simon Farine (#8). Scoring 9 quick points in the first half, Farine was instrumental in setting up his team and picking through the Assassins defense. Combining with Farine was the Red Knight's Matt Kokish (#11) who slashed through the defense and finished both from inside and outside. But the Assassins are a well tested playoff team and former League Champion. They did not get rattled with the quick start by Red Knights. Working the ball inside to their big man Phil Monroe (#0), the Assassins kept the game close throughout. Behind their leader, Nolan Gooding (#23) the Assassins started to disrupt the flow of the Red Knights and counter attack. As we reached the half way mark, the Red Knights led 32-29.

Once the second half got back underway, the Red Knights seasoned veterans started to come to life. Yannick Walcott (#21) helped lead the surge scoring 9 second half points and controlling the tempo. Working inside to their big men and outside to their shooters, Walcott kept the Assassins on their heels. But just as it seemed as the game was going to get out of control, back came the Assassins. Like they have done before in so many games, they started to hit their stride and found their range from 3PT land. Behind big 3-PT's from Gooding and Anthony Guada (#15), the Assassins were not going to go out without a fight. But with every key basket the Assassins hit, the Red Knights captain Simon Farine seemed to have an answer. Finishing with 8 points in the 2nd half, Simon made sure his team claimed the League Championship 58-52. Taking home the Playoffs MVP, was Farine ended the game with 17 points, 4 assists, 9 rebounds and 1 steal.

Congratulations and thank you to all players who participated in BWT'S Men's Summer League 2009 this year and we look forward to seeing you all in BWT’s Men's Fall League 2009 starting Sunday September 13th, 2009.

BWT's Men's Summer League 2009 All-Star Game was held this past Saturday July 25th, 2009 at the Air Canada Centre - Toronto Raptors Practice Court at 2:30PM. The game featured the East All-Stars vs. the West All-Stars as well as a 3PT Contest at Halftime.

As the game got underway, both teams began to feel each other out and work to their strengths. The East All-Stars were led by Anthony Alexander (#11) and Charles Kissi (#21) slashing through the West defence. But the West All-Stars countered and broke out to a ten point lead behind baskets from Michael Allicock (#15) and working inside with Sheldon James (#21) and Vaughan Daley (#34). With every counter attack made by the East All-Stars, the West kept sending waves of players in to sustain the lead. By the time the half time buzzer went, the score was 41-29 for the West Division.

3-POINT CONTEST
At half-time, BWT's 3-Point Contest took place. In the first round, the 3PT contest featured head to head matchups between the top three 3-PT shooters in each division. From the East Division, the participants included Daniel Andrew (39.1%), Nijah Duncan (39.0%) and Josh Israelievitch (37.0%). From the West Division, the shooters included Nathaniel Mitchell (48.7%), Arun Kumar (41.7%) and Nigel Clarke (40.0%). After the first round, we had two players hit a total of 14 shots. It was the East’s Josh Israelievitch and the West’s Nathaniel Mitchell. In the second and final round, Nathaniel showed why he led his division and the league in 3-PT shooting at 48.7% as he continued to hit 12 3-PT’s with more than 20 seconds left to surpass Josh’s 11 3-PT’s made in the 2nd round. Congratulations to Nathaniel in becoming BWT’s Men’s Summer League - 3PT Contest Champion.

As the 2nd half got under way, the East All-Stars got back on track with a balanced scoring attack. With baskets from Kadeem Willis (#23), Wills Francis (#32) and Anthony Alexander (#11) once again, the East started to bridge the gap. But as the East started continued to breakdown the defence, the West was able to counter behind Nolan Gooding (#23) and a balanced stat line from Vaughan Daley (#34). Vaughan not only scored at key times, but he helped to distribute to his teammates and collect rebounds on both ends of the court. As the 2nd half winded down, the East had closed the gap to 3 points with 3.9 seconds left on the clock and the ball. As the time ticked down, the East had a half court shot to tie the game which back rimmed leaving the West Division All-Stars with the win. The All-Star Game MVP was awarded to Vaughan Daley for his complete game as he finished with 8 points, 6 assists, 9 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block.

Congratulations and thank you to all players who participated in the All-Star Game and 3-Point Competition.

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 10 was awarded to the East Division’s – Jerome Roberts (#8) from Ronin. Roberts played a vital role in his team's big win against Party Krashers scoring 15 points to go along with 15 rebounds, 1 block and 2 assists. Jerome has been a key player for Ronin this season and with the win, he helped his team secure 3rd place in the East Division. Jerome will again be called upon this Sunday as his team faces ifs first round playoff matchup with Mamelukes. Congratulations and good luck.

 Honorable Mentions
East Division - The Way - Matt Cole (#5) - 17 points, 2 assists & 3 rebounds.
West Division - Spartan Warriors - Sheldon James (#21) - 28 points, 3 steals, 5 blocks, 1 assist & 15 rebounds.

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 9 was awarded to the West Division’s – Anthony Guada (#15) from Assassins. Guada was on fire scoring 29 points on 4/8 FG and 6/8 from 3-PT land in his teams big win on the weekend against Steady Mobbin 81-52. Anthony combined his scoring with 3 steals, 4 assists and 8 rebounds in a well rounded stat line. Guada will need to come up big again as his team looks to revenge their early season loss to 2nd place U-Play this coming Sunday. Congratulations.

Honorable Mentions
East Division - H1N1 - Chris Pollmann (#32) - 17 points, 2 blocks, 1 assist & 9 rebounds.
West Division - NT Huskies - Matt Koller (#1) - 18 points, 3 steals, 4 assists & 4 rebounds.

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 8 was awarded to the East Division’s – Andrew Black (#23) from Party Krashers. Andrew scored 28 points to go along 2 steals, 1 block, 1 assist and 9 rebounds in last Sunday's win over the Jayhawks. Andrew, who is 3rd in the East Division in scoring at 17.7 PPG and 3rd in rebounds at 9.4 RPG has his team firing on all cylinders as they make a run towards the playoffs. Congratulations. 

Honorable Mentions
East Division - The Way - Kadeem Willis (#1) - 21 points, 1 steal, 3 assists & 6 rebounds.
West Division - Spartan Warriors - Darnell James (#1) - 10 points, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 11 assists & 12 rebounds.

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 7 was awarded to the West Division’s – Nathaniel Mitchell (#11) from Spartan Warriors. Nathaniel scored 32 points combined with 5 assists and 8 rebounds in a dominant win over Steady Mobbin 84-47. Nathaniel, who is 3rd in scoring at 20.6 PPG and 1st in assists at 6.6 APG has helped lead his team to a 2nd place standing in the division. Nathaniel will again be called on by his team to lead them in their rematch against the Winter season League Finalists - NT Huskies this coming Sunday. Congratulations. 

Honorable Mentions
East Division - Party Krashers - Andrew Black (#23) - 11 points, 1 steals, 10 assists & 12 rebounds.
West Division - Red Knights - Sandy Velt (#34) - 24 points & 12 rebounds. .

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 6 was awarded to the West Division’s – Tyrell Vernon (#5) from U-Play. Vernon scored 23 points, combined with 5 assists, 2 rebounds & 1 steal in leading his team to a 75-70 win over the only other 5-0 team, the Gunners. Distributing the ball evenly amongst his teammates and scoring when needed, Tyrell ensured his team's success last Sunday. Second in the league in assists and 10th overall in scoring, Vernon will be leading his team against last season's League Finalists - the NT Huskies. Congratulations.

Honorable Mentions
East Division - Party Krashers - Glen Booth (#32) - 15 points, 2 steals, 2 assists & 9 rebounds.
West Division - Triumphant - Durvin Rugless (#32) - 19 points, 1 steal & 8 rebounds.

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 5 was awarded to the East Division’s – Anthony Alexander (#11) from Ronin. Anthony scored 25 points, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 5 assists and 5 rebounds leading his team to a Division Leading win on the weekend. Second in the East Division in scoring, 3rd in steals and tied for 4th in assists, Anthony has helped his team secure the lead in the East Division as we reach the half way point of the season. Congratulations. 

Honorable Mentions
East Division -The Way - Tristan Gordon (#8) - 22 points, 1 steal, 2 assists & 6 rebounds.
West Division - Spartan Warriors - SHeldon James (#21) - 13 points, 1 steal, 5 blocks & 14 rebounds.

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 4 was awarded to the West Division’s – Michael Allicock (#11) from the Gunners. Allicock scored 30 points to go along with 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists as he led the Gunners to a big win over the perennial powerhouse NT Huskies. Leading his team in scoring, Allicock has been instrumental in his team's successful start and securing the #1 spot in the highly contested West Division. The Gunners will look to remain undefeated this weekend as his team matches up against the Spartan Warriors. Congratulations.

Honorable Mentions
East Division - The Way - Kadeem Willis (#1) - 21 points, 2 steals, 1 block, 3 assists & 19 rebounds.
West Division - Triumphant - Jamaal Fyffe (#8) - 29 points, 5 steals, 6 assists & 3 rebounds. .

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 3 was awarded to the East Division’s – Donovan Gayle (#34) from H1N1. Gayle scored 22 points, had 3 steals, 1 assist and 12 rebounds in a big win over The Way. Leading his team in scoring, Donovan will look to help his team stay undefeated this weekend when his team matches up against the other undefeated team Ronin. Congratulations.

 Honorable Mentions
East Division -Mamalukes - Mitchell Wiggins (#15) - 22 points, 1 steal, 2 assists & 8 rebounds.
West Division - U-PLAY - Arun Kumar (#3) - 22 points, 5 assists & 5 rebounds.

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 2 was awarded to the West Division’s – Nolan Gooding (#23) from Assassins. Gooding scored 33 points in a dominant win over Steady Mobbin. Combining that with 2 steals, 2 assists and 7 rebounds, Nolan helped secure his teams first win of the season. Leading the league in scoring, Nolan will now look to add to his team's success as they face U-Play next Sunday. Congratulations.

Honorable Mentions
East Division - Party Krashers - Andrew Black (#23) - 15 points, 2 steals, 2 assists & 12 rebounds.
West Division - Spartan Warriors - Darnell James (#1) - 22 points, 4 steals, 2 blocks, 3 assists & 15 rebounds.

BWT's - Men's Summer League 2009 - Player of the Week - Week 1 was awarded to the East Division’s – Howard Campbell (#15) from Ronin. Campbell scored 23 points, had 2 steals and 8 rebounds as he led his team to an overtime win against the Toronto Police squad. Campbell will look to help his team add to the win column this weekend when they face perennial powerhouse The Way on Sunday. Congratulations.

Honorable Mentions
East Division -The Way - Wills Francis #34 - 17 points, 6 steals, 1 assists & 10 rebounds.
West Division - Red Knights - Simon Farine (#8) - 21 points, 3 steals, 5 assists & 9 rebounds.