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News and updates on players, coaches and more from Grand Rapids, MI #BeerCityUSA

2024 Off-Season Is Now Active!

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We deleted our social media pages, again. 

Now, you can only find us here on the interwebs at BeerCityHoops.com, on our YouTube Channel (which you just should subscribe to) or find us out in the real world at a bucket near you! 

 

2023 was the year of Bridges

2023 was the year of Bridges as City took home their first title. As the original franchise in the League, they’ve played the most games (59), have the most wins (29) and the most losses (30).

City of Bridges (D Nags, P, T-Roof, Money, Kid A, Deja) celebrate winning Year 4.

D Nags became the first player in League history to break the career 400-point barrier. His next game will be his 50th, another League record.

Money (46 games, 298 points) and Kid A (45 games, 330 points) will each reach 50 games played this year and quite possibly the 400-point mark, respectively, as well.

Porter, T-Roof & Deja have engaged veterans RossTy (Achilles) and Gustafson (Business) about a possible return. 

 

The Rhythm fell just short in the Final Series in their second year together.

Since their inception in Year 3, they’ve won 67% of their games (20-10).

They’ve got a First Big 3 (Cope, Cuervo, Trav) and a New Big 3 (Parker, Uncle Jeff, Boogie) and will again be tough to contend with.

Rello has replied “hard maybe” about a return to the League. No word yet from Big Ed $.

 

The Nets had a tough Final Series but will return most of the core squad.

Availability of stars Baker, Arrows & Juice will be key in their quest. Adding Evinrude to the cast was a real catch.

Will TK and Greeny be back? If not, could adding Hengy & Wooly in free agency be the answer? 

 

 

Last year’s rookie squad of Hearts will return determined to attack with its defensive pressure and long-range shooting.

After going 1-2 in the Finals, Jody Breeze, Rio, Targets, JMills & Good Job James should all return to the mix. 

Hamlet played a couple games with the Hearts late in the season. Is he the answer in the middle?

 

The GRR Ligers (aka Ruckus) will return to the game schedule in the Fall.

While their roster has been fluid over the years, the mainstays of Sam Awry, Silky & B. Buckets should all be back in green this season.

TLC has improved his shooting each season. Could there be a return of Moten, Scotty J, Frain Wreck or B Stacks? 

 

The Fire took missing out on the Finals to reset and recoup after an incident resulting in a player being suspended for the remainder of the season.

Will Gr3g and Big Baby find a way to rebuild a fledging franchise amid such chaos?

Retaining DBk is the most likely option to start their first off-season working together. 

Former players I’ll Will, Wall, Berlin & AFord are all on the radar. 

 

 

All former League veterans were contacted just as the league season opened on July 1st.

So far, we’ve heard back from MJ (351points) and Crain. 

Potential Rookies joining the League this season are BK (the gym keys!), Gator and Splash. 

 

 

WE ARE STILL RECRUITING! New Players are encouraged to be 30 years and older. 

New Member Entry is $163/player which includes custom jersey and first year dues. 

Returning Members (you have a jersey) will pay Annual Dues before season starts. (2023 dues were approx. $50/player)

 

 

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Merry Christmas & Best Swishes to you!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

The BeerCityHoops Players Association sends our best holiday swishes to each and every hooper that has been a part of our journey throughout the years.

We hope you’ll take the time to wad up the gift wrap, make sure the tallest gift box is open at the top & teach those tiny little relatives about “Phi Slamma Pajama“, “A Kobe Christmas“, or “TinseLinsanity“.

Here are our Keys to a Holiday Victory:

  • Don’t you dare park your car under the basketball hoop.
  • Make sure you’re open to playing defense.
  • Keep the “3-seconds” rule in politics and religion.
  • Take a charge/block to stop the pets from getting out.
  • Rebound from whatever happened yesterday.
  • Pass the potatoes to the open receiver.
  • Pick and/or Roll one up to slow the game down.
  • Pop out to the garage fridge & get a soda for grandma.
  • Never make a trade demand. It’s the Santa Clause.
  • Don’t hesitate, take your shot! (If proposing at the function…)
  • Always walk the handshake line before you leave.

 

We hope you’ll take these suggestions to heart as you head out to Holiday Happenings this season.

Stay tuned for more a big announcement about the League in the coming days.

 

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Happy Birthday #35 to RossTy!

Besides brewing up some trouble on the court, our guy RossTy is a starter for the Trail Point Brewing team off the court, as well.

Originally known as the Bus Stop Kid, he’s graduated to full-time Hoops Hero.

Cheers to you, Brother of the Bridges!

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Name
RossTy
Position
Forward-Guard
Member Status
Lifetime
Height
6-2
Weight
200
Current Team
City
Leagues
2nd Ward Division, the GR3G league
Seasons
2022 Season, 2024 Season
Age
36
2022 stats mvp

2022 Awards Finalists Named

10 Players on Ballot for League MVP

MVP Finalists requirements:

  • played in all 8 games with full stats/video, during Weeks 3-10 in 2022
  • 10 players match this criteria
  1. Sam Awry, Ligers
  2. Gr3g, Legends
  3. Breezo, Rhythm
  4. Cope, Rhythm
  5. PorterHouse, City
  6. D Nags, City
  7. Kid A, City
  8. RJ Juice, Southside
  9. Nate Rocket, Hawks
  10. Magnum TC, Hawks

Rookie, Over-40 & Under-30 Awards Finalists released later this week.