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He’s back! The logo returns to his roots with the Buzz

IV abruptly retires & the Buzz trade for Gr3g

Coming off a disappointing first year playing in the BeerCityHoops Gr3g League, starting point guard and Buzz team ambassador IV dramatically walked off the court mid-game and subsequently retired this past Tuesday.

While the team continued on to a defeat at the hands of the Crew, league officials were already in contact with each other during the second half about the future of players (IV & Gr3g, specifically), the players still on the floor for the Buzz and the Broad Leaf franchise, in general.

Having taken the lead for the Buzz since late last summer, IV had shown promise as a team owner/ambassador as he put together a roster of competitive hoopers. Although the Buzz hadn’t entered the league with the type of success and fanfare as the Crew or the City, the stability as a franchise seemed to be on par with that of the Nines and the Ligers. But, if he doesn’t want to play during the hard times, the players union has already spoken and declined to allow IV back on the court.

the players union has already spoken and declined to allow IV back on the court

In a meeting just prior to new year, Gr3g talked with Grizzly Doug, the founder of the Broad Leaf Buzz, and admitted that his days playing for the Nines were numbered (mostly 15, 36 & 52) but would continue as a role player on the Alpine Route if needed and would gladly accept a move away from “an environment I once enjoyed but can’t exist in anymore” as soon as possible. The worst part, he added, “was asking Money to join me over there while not really knowing if I could stay”.

The advice?

“Tell ’em all to go take a flyin’ bleep on a rollin’ donut!”

Gr3g’s agent, Michelle, added,

“YOU DO YOU!”

And so here we are, the league’s founder will be traded back to the Buzz for a 2022 late-round pick trying to fit into a squad that has enough talent (and possibly enough time to mesh) to compete in the playoffs. Gr3g will wear the yellow #8 jersey for the Buzz.

Maybe it works. Maybe it fails miserably. Word is they’re just going out to hoop it up.

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2021-22 Week 6 Preview: End of the 1st Half

first half of the season ends tuesday

The first half of the 2021-22 regular season will come to a conclusion on Tuesday night before the Gr3g League takes nearly a month off for the holidays.

7pm game: Championship rematch, part 2

CREW LOOKS TO STAY UNDEFEATED

The Creston Rock Crew will be looking to stay undefeated as they take the home end of the floor playing host to the Red Hawks of Force in the opening game (7pm). Both teams have a different look since the season opener where the Crew defeated the Hawks, 47-38.

Crew 2021Newcomers Ricky Bobby (left) and Proto have led the way for the Crew, according to the MVP Race, but it’s been a collective effort across the board for the Purple. Boog and Jimmy G are playing some of their best basketball to date while the new additions of Gavin and Asian Spice (right) have increased tempo and opened up wide-open pockets to shoot from.

The Crew hasn’t felt the need to take their game outside the 3G line, as they’e attempted the least of any team.

 

For the Hawks, this season has been the perfect storm

Coming off last season’s Championship victory, the team found itself in disarray. Multiple players had secretly positioned themselves to leave the squad for other teams over the summer creating a whirlwind of drama which was at the time only known to league personnel.

During the offseason recruiting process, multiple players had again made it “very clear” they did not want to return to the Hawks. One was even bold enough to tell the league they’d, “found another league to play in and I’m taking some players with me.” (That player no longer plays in the Gr3g League and did not respond to inquiries for a comment.)

The league made the choice to fill the team with incoming players in a huge trade after Week 1 “once the Nines decided how to fill their roster” AND “none of the other Hawks being available or having reached out to the league yet“.

In that trade, the Hawks secured the services of a “team of 4 that will start their own expansion team next season in Orange & Black” consisting of The Juice, AG, ****Mike & Coach Drew to go with  I’ll Will, (pictured below) Cake and newcomer Daniel Bk.

Hawks 2021With Bandit‘s sudden return in Week 4, the Red now have a returning squad of four plus the Orange 4 and part-time available services of Big Baby.

A.G. has lead the way in the scoring department so far this season, only giving way to Bandit this past week against the Buzz. ****Mike is a dominant force on the boards both offensively and defensively. After an injury to his shooting hand, Coach Drew has taken a prominent role on the sidelines as the “voice of the Force” and, not surprisingly, The Juice just keeps finding himself in open space to fire three-pointers in long-sleeves.

This team has taken the most 3G’s this season, a deep contrast to their upcoming opponent.

Continue reading “2021-22 Week 6 Preview: End of the 1st Half”

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MVP on the move? Nines send 4 players to Hawks for Mr94Feet, rights to J. Barrett

AG, ****, The Juice & Coach Drew heading to defending Champs

 

Less than 12 minutes into the first game of the season, the Greyline Nines saw Drew wince and grab his right arm. He knew. We knew. He’d be out for the next 10-12 weeks with a fracture (broken arm) just above his right wrist.

While it didn’t change the outcome of the Week 1 game against the Buzz, it definitely caused some concern for the front office of the Greyline Nines.

On Monday morning, the Nines reached out to Ryan 4ce, the GM/lead ambassador of the Red Hawks of Force to inquire about a major shakeup to both rosters. Becoming Coach Drew for the remainder fo the regular season, he’s a better fit on the bench for the Hawks as opposed to pacing the sidelines for a Nines team wrought in familiarity and the 4ce sees that.

Joining Coach Drew on the move to the Hawks are newcomers A.G. and ****, as well as wily Military Veteran The Juice.

In return for the major haul of talent, the Hawks will send Mr94Feet and the returning player rights to J. Barrett (aka “Double Barrett”) to the Nines.

With the trade, the Hawks gain some much needed production in the lane (****) and a guard (A.G.) who can both create off the dribble and light the fire from distance like a viking sparking the funeral pyre. Adding “The Juice” to the mix only makes it a higher possibility that the opposing team goes home to drink Bloody Mary’s as soon as possible.

On the other side of the trade table are the Nines, who’ve made some interesting moves over the past 6 months. After acquiring Tyco from the Hawks for draft picks over the summer, they were notified during pre-season that the big man, along with 2020-21 League MVP Los, were opting to play “overseas” (in some cheesy YMCA league, per an unidentified source) and wouldn’t be returning to the Gr3g League for the 2021-22 season. Losing their two biggest players (both physically and “in the news” this summer), the team targeted the best outside shooters on the market to go with the returning “get buckets” duo of MJ and Boston.

After finding a deal to put Money in a Buzz uniform, the Broad Leaf ambassadors shipped him to the Nines to clear space for incoming draftees from Summer League. Knowing the Buzz was going to fill the roster with the “highest upside”, the Nines again reached out to the Buzz to inquire about the availability of BeerCityHoops‘ founder, Gr3g. The high-motor, “recklessly defensive of his parquet” point-forward returns to the League with hopes of pushing his Buzz #8 and Nines #15 jerseys into a HOF #36 before he retires and takes the broadcasting helm.

The Nines now have some of the best outside shooters in the League. Finding some space inside the 3-point line for Gr3g on the block will allow the others to spot up and fire up some 3’s and 3G’s.

We know they have the talent, do they have the health to compete? 

Coming off a knee scope for MJ, a scattered schedule for Boston’s little leaguers, Gr3g’s age and the unknown of the newcomers, including Buggs, who signed today, signify a change of direction in philosophy for the Nines but also shows that the front office understands last year’s game plan fell flat in the Playoffs. This team is now the oldest of the Original Six, with Money being the only under-30 player on the team.

What now for the defending Champions? 

The sudden addition of a near-full squad that has played together in other markets definitely puts them back on the map. Losing key players Mr94Feet (Nines), Bandit (no-show), and Big Baby (playing in Norton Shores with Whores) and some deep bench players (Tyco, Jerms, Berlin Wall), the Red Hawks will rely on Cake (returning from injury), I’ll Will (their own Eric Beverly) and rookie Daniel BK, who joins the League as the first player from the Congo.

 

https://beercityhoops.com/calendar/2021-22-season/

 

 

2021-22 Gr3g League Week 1 in the books

Crew, City & Nines all get victories to begin the new season. 

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Date Time League Season
November 9, 2021 7:00 pm 2nd Ward Division Year 2: 2021-22

Results

Team1234TOutcome
Hawks****999835Loss
Crew**151515651Win

Hawks****

# Player FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% GRM GRA GR% PTS REB RBZ AST STL BLK FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
1Cake62425.042020.000016073500000000
10DanielBk11010.0010.0010.02060000000000
1I’ll Will020.0020.00000051410000000
52Gr3g31030.0020.011100.07011100000000
H1HomeSub142218.221216.7060.010062100000000
 Total146820.663716.21812.53502571110000000

Crew**

# Player FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% GRM GRA GR% PTS REB RBZ AST STL BLK FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
21Ricky Bobby71450.03650.0000170103100000000
5Asian Spice070.0060.0010.000105000000000
20Proto 102050.02450.0000220100000000000
A1AwaySub141330.84666.7020.0120122000000000
 Total215438.992240.9030.05104210100000000

The undermanned defending Gr3g League champion Hawks flew into the Knapp Shack  clutching their 2020-21 title against a new-look Crew squad that was ready to avenge the loss in the final game of last season.

 

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Knapp Shack
Grand Rapids Charter Township, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
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Date Time League Season
November 9, 2021 7:40 pm the GR3G league Year 2: 2021-22

Results

Team1234TOutcome
Ligers9991138Loss
City121212945Win

Ligers

# Player FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% GRM GRA GR% PTS REB RBZ AST STL BLK FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
9Silky1911.1020.00002061010000000
13B. Buckets3933.31333.3020.07073110000000
34Moten71741.22540.000016080020000000
11The Juice3933.31520.00007070200000000
H2HomeSub231225.0030.0020.06070310000000
H3HomeSub3010.00000000012000000000
 Total175729.841822.2040.0380366650000000

City

# Player FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% GRM GRA GR% PTS REB RBZ AST STL BLK FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
33D Nags2728.61520.00005042200000000
36Kid A4850.03475.0020.011011100000000
1Cuervo41330.83742.9020.0110113100000000
6Cope010.0010.00000082220000000
5Trav Waylaa61637.53933.311100.016031200000000
3Shippy1119.1020.0010.02130000000000
 Total175630.4102835.71616.7451309820000000

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Knapp Shack
Grand Rapids Charter Township, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

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Date Time League Season
November 9, 2021 8:20 pm the GR3G league Year 2: 2021-22

Results

TeamTOutcome
Buzz*43Loss
Nines**45Win

Buzz*

# Player FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% GRM GRA GR% PTS REB RBZ AST STL BLK FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
63The Disciple2540.0030.00004030200000000
65Water51241.7010.000010075100000000
13LeBronner3650.00000006090000000000
39Khan2922.22540.0010.06032200000000
 Total123237.52922.2010.0260227500000000

Nines**

# Player FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% GRM GRA GR% PTS REB RBZ AST STL BLK FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
10Money11010.01911.10003024000000000
7A.G.102147.61616.73742.924063000000000
44Four Star Mike51050.0000000100124320000000
11The Juice3933.3060.022100.08010000000000
A2AwaySub2090.0040.0020.000101120000000
 Total195932.22258.051145.54503112440000000

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Knapp Shack
Grand Rapids Charter Township, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

 

Ricky Robby signs a new deal with the Creston Rock Crew

Ricky Bobby, the big fundamental from the Greyline Nines, has announced he’ll be taking the stage with the purple Creston Rock Crew for the upcoming 2021-22 season and beyond. 

While most of you know the background of the team, you don’t know that Ricky Bobby is also the lead singer of the Pretoria Band, who play tonight on the City’ s WestSide at the Tip Top Deluxe on Butterworth Ave SW.

1st Ward Division

SeasonTeamDPOYMVP RaceGFGMFGAFG%3PM3P%3PAGRMGRA3G%PTSPPGRBZZPGASTSTLBLKFT%GSRPGAPGSPGBPG
Year 1 2020-21Nines**0000000000000000000000000
Year 2: 2021-22Nines**0000000000000000000000000
Total-0000000000000000000000000

2nd Ward Division

SeasonTeamDPOYMVP RaceGFGMFGAFG%3PM3P%3PAGRMGRA3G%PTSPPGRBZZPGASTSTLBLKFT%GSRPGAPGSPGBPG
Year 1 2020-21Crew**0000000000000000000000000
Year 2: 2021-22Crew**8.76706338638.4828.6280007412.3528.72992060.04.81.50.3
Total-8.76706338638.4828.6280007412.3528.72992060.04.81.50.3

the GR3G league

SeasonTeamDPOYMVP RaceGFGMFGAFG%3PM3P%3PAGRMGRA3G%PTSPPGRBZZPGASTSTLBLKFT%GSRPGAPGSPGBPG
Year 1 2020-21Nines**2.600011236634.8729.22400012611.5272.58700110.00.70.60.0
Year 2: 2021-22Crew**8.24330.33146920533.71824.374040.017412.41188.4571740140.04.11.20.3
Total-10.84330.33259227133.92553.598040.030012.01455.8652440250.02.61.00.2

Career Total

SeasonDPOYMVP RaceGFGMFGAFG%3PM3P%3PAGRMGRA3G%PTSPPGRBZZPGASTSTLBLKFT%GSRPGAPGSPGBPG
Year 1 2020-212.600011236634.8729.22400012611.5272.58700110.00.70.60.0
Year 2: 2021-228.24330.33146920533.71824.374040.017412.41188.4571740140.04.11.20.3
Year 2 Finals (Winter 2021-Spring 2022)8.1502.644195633.9627.322020.04511.3379.32330040.05.80.80.0
Total18.99332.972911132733.93180.8120060.034512.01825.8882740290.02.61.00.2

Rumor: The Nines are currently working the phones to add a big man and a point guard from Summer League. 

Nines losing PG as Wasabi heads west

The Greyline Nines learned this week that speedy PG Joe Tan, aka Wasabi, will not be returning to the League in 2021-22.

1st Ward Division

SeasonTeamDPOYMVP RaceGFGMFGAFG%3PM3P%3PAGRMGRA3G%PTSPPGRBZZPGASTSTLBLKFT%GSRPGAPGSPGBPG
Total-000000000

the GR3G league

SeasonTeamDPOYMVP RaceGFGMFGAFG%3PM3P%3PAGRMGRA3G%PTSPPGRBZZPGASTSTLBLKFT%GSRPGAPGSPGBPG
Total-25.004.05.000.01.00.30.0

Career Total

SeasonDPOYMVP RaceGFGMFGAFG%3PM3P%3PAGRMGRA3G%PTSPPGRBZZPGASTSTLBLKFT%GSRPGAPGSPGBPG
Total25.004.05.000.01.00.30.0
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2021 Gr3g League MVP: Los

Nines guard takes home inaugural MVP honors

Los, #13 in white, has won the 2020-21 Gr3g League MVP award after a great season for the Greyline Nines.

Los received 14 player votes for MVP, no other player had more than 6 votes.

The award was measured on the algorithm below.

League MVP Award Points Breakdown:

 

  • Games Played x .2
  • Wins x .3
  • Total Points x .1
  • 3G Made x .05
  • 3G% x .1
  • Vote by Players x .25

 

Year 1: 2020-21 Player Stats

PlayerTeamPositionAgeMVP RaceDPOYGFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%GRMGRA3G%PTSPPGRBZZPGASTSTLBLKRPGAPGSPGBPG
WallGuard537.621.13315156124.632213.641428.623015.3151.015500.01.00.30.0
BanditGuard532.071.26213153938.5040.041723.520215.5181.47200.00.50.20.0
EllCenter50.000.8001372528.0050.0000.014010.8131.02000.00.20.00.0
SpaghettiForward50.000.631131911.1030.0000.0977.590.73100.00.20.10.0
I’ll WillForward512.820.8171241136.4020.01333.3574.8110.91100.00.10.10.0
ShippyGuard518.241.11712134231.031520.03742.91008.3131.14300.00.30.30.0
DJ Seven EightzGuard440.001.0001272825.02728.6000.0746.2151.38000.00.70.00.0
MoneyForward3217.291.3171262030.01911.11425.0937.8161.34300.00.30.30.0
Big BabyCenter360.000.3331251050.0000.0000.0282.350.42000.00.20.00.0
Sam AwryForward440.000.3271151145.5000.0000.0837.520.21200.00.10.20.0
SilkyForward-Guard4425.421.25511113531.431323.1010.016715.2111.02320.00.20.30.2
Ricky BobbyForward50.002.60011236634.872429.2000.012611.5272.58700.00.70.60.0
Jimmy GGuard560.000.00011000.0000.0000.0635.700.00000.00.00.00.0
Fries With That “Diesel”Forward-Center517.900.9451161540.01425.0020.01069.680.72220.00.20.20.2
Ureste*Forward-Guard519.031.1401041233.31520.01250.012012.080.82500.00.20.50.0
LosForward-Guard537.352.20010306050.092437.5030.026326.3252.58200.00.80.20.0
GoolayGuard50.001.3601031915.822100.0000.0343.4121.21400.00.10.40.0
Red LeifForward50.000.480102450.0000.0000.0414.160.60000.00.00.00.0
MotenForward50.000.8201092634.61616.7000.017117.190.911100.01.10.10.0
MJGuard530.112.0679255050.072231.81714.321423.8222.45100.00.60.10.0
Frain WreckForward-Guard50.002.5569101952.6000.0000.09110.1252.85210.00.60.20.1
TycoForward50.000.356961540.0040.0000.010411.640.40000.00.00.00.0
D NagsGuard460.001.422971546.74944.4000.010511.7161.84000.00.40.00.0
Kid AForward400.001.000951338.551241.7000.0566.2101.12100.00.20.10.0
Berlin Wall*Forward-Center50.001.178971741.2000.0000.0444.9121.31100.00.10.10.0
B. BucketsGuard430.000.0008000.0000.0000.0749.300.00000.00.00.00.0
LoubalanceGuard50.000.0008000.0000.0000.010012.500.00000.00.00.00.0
JacksonGuard440.003.7437194245.24944.4000.010615.1294.16300.00.90.40.0
Jackson Sr.Forward-Guard50.000.0007000.0000.0000.014220.300.00000.00.00.00.0
Zaza*Forward50.000.0007000.0000.0000.0415.900.00000.00.00.00.0
BostonGuard50.000.85772540.0030.0000.0486.950.71200.00.10.30.0
JermsGuard50.553.000562030.0070.0030.0265.2153.01210.00.20.40.2
B StacksGuard50.001.00041616.7010.0000.092.351.32000.00.50.00.0
Boog*Forward-Center50.000.0004000.0000.0000.08120.300.00000.00.00.00.0
WasabiForward-Guard50.004.333352025.0040.0000.0124.0155.03100.01.00.30.0
HomeSub3Forward-Guard00.004.1002163053.32922.2000.03417.094.50100.00.00.50.0
CakeGuard430.003.200242516.01195.3000.0126.084.05000.02.50.00.0
LelandGuard5-2.494.40025955.622100.0040.0147.063.01310.00.51.50.5
The JuiceGuard50.000.0002000.0000.0000.03015.000.00000.00.00.00.0
Dr. WeedForward510.000.0002000.0000.0000.000.000.00000.00.00.00.0
AwaySub3Forward-Guard0-6.632.60011812.5030.0010.022.022.01100.01.01.00.0
AwaySub4Forward-Guard00.009.600151338.52633.3000.01212.077.01400.01.04.00.0
HomeSub2Forward-Guard00.006.800121513.311010.0000.055.066.03200.03.02.00.0
JspoonForward-Guard50.000.0001000.0000.0000.066.000.00000.00.00.00.0
Double BarrettGuard40.000.0001000.0000.0000.01818.000.00000.00.00.00.0

Hawks soar to 2021 Championship

Red Hawks leave the Crew behind on way to inaugural Gr3g League title

 

It came down to one final game in the inaugural Gr3g red hawks team photo finalsLeague playoffs on Tuesday night at the Knapp Shack and the Red Hawks Of Force clawed their way to raise the trophy, 55-41, over the Creston Rock Crew.

The Crew got out to a quick 7-0 lead to start the game but found themselves behind 16-13 at the end of the first quarter. The Hawks were able to take a 30-20 advantage at the halftime break and kept their opponents at bay throughout the second half.

 

 

Mr94Feet led the way for the Hawks scoring a game-high 24 points, including 13 in the first nine minutes.

Mr94Feet shoots finals

 

 

Ureste (driving) took top honors for the Crew with 12 points.

Ureste drives finals

 

 

Jimmy G (below) added 11.

Jimmy G shoots finals

City of Bridges wins Draft Lottery

City wins the lottery, will pick 1st overall in 2021 Draft

At least one thing went their way in April. Coming off a tough loss in the Gr3g League Playoffs Elimination Game, the City of Bridges and injured guard Jackson have a little sun shining down upon them today.

City, aka The Blues, will have the 1st overall pick in the 2021 draft, scheduled for mid-October.

2021 Draft Entrants

RankPlayerPositionHeightWeight
1Big MaxForward-Center6-4200
2B StacksGuard5-10215
3AwaySub2Forward-Guard6-0200
4AwaySub3Forward-Guard6-0200
5AwaySub4Forward-Guard6-0200
6AwaySub5Forward-Guard6-0200
7AlphaWolfForward-Guard6-0220
8GRCCedarGuard6-1200
9AwaySub1Forward-Guard6-0200
10HomeSub1Forward-Guard6-0200
11HomeSub2Forward-Guard6-0200
12HomeSub3Forward-Guard6-0200
13HomeSub4Forward-Guard6-0200
14HomeSub5Forward-Guard6-0200
15HengyForward-Center6-1240
16I’ll WillForward5-9185
17MTallGuard5-10175
18Ureste*Forward-Guard6-1185
19CakeGuard5-8186
20JacksonGuard5-10195

Nines stay atop the standings, City goes fishing

Seeding Round and Elimination Game highlight Week 11

 

It really all had to happen over Spring Break while players, coaches, and League staff were finally getting a chance to escape the pandemic for a few slight moments. Yes, folks, it all came down to who showed up in Week 11.

In Game A, otherwise known as the 7pm game (which normally starts about 7:12p, sigh), the Nines worked their way to a 59-55 win over the Crew to solidify their #1 seed in the Playoffs. With the win, the Route Nines achieved the storied honor of choosing their semi-final opponent. They have the option of facing off against the Crew for a second week in a row, but will have to weigh the return of players for both teams. MJ did his thing.

In Game B (we started at 8p, not bad), the Greens took advantage of an injury-riddled City team. Behind $ilky’s team season-best 43 points, the Green Ligers made a run just after halftime to send the City of Bridges into the 3rd game of the night and a date with possible elimination.

Oh, the terror of playing your last game of the season. That’s the nightmare the Hawks and City had to deal with. After a tough loss to the Greens and an immediate turnaround in a game against the hungry Hawks team looking to notarize the playoff paperwork late in the year. After a stretch of 7 straight losses, the Hawks won big in Week 9 and lost by 1 in the final game of the regular season. But Tuesday night, the Red Hawks of Force were flying a stealth bomber right up and over the defense of the City squad. “Green Light” Bandit led the way in the final 3 quarters, but really put it away in the 2nd. Mr94Feet and Berlin Wall complimented well and fan favorite Big Baby did his thing, driving the gallery into a frenzy.

 

 

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