WBS NEWS

[GM Lucas]

BREAKING NEWS

Father and son reunited as Oaklands new coach and former coach of Panama City Breakers Jarvis Isenhour swings a deal for star his son and all-star center Rob Isenhour. The deal sends Zac Sheppard and rookie Ryu Ken Hiro to division rival Seattle Grunge for Rob Isenhour, Veteran star guard Dereck Fisher and a first round pick. Coach Isenhour commented on the deal....

"Swung a deal to get my boy to Oakland, I believe that's a first for WBS. Father and son coaching player duo, let me tell you why, Oakland is no longer going to be a mat for people to clean their feet on JACK!, There is still a ton of season to go so expect us to be in full competition mode. This is just a first deal in many. I am also announcing it so I am clear and transparent I will also be moving Lincoln Hollis, Jerome King, Vojislav Kraljevic and newly acquired PG Derek Fisher. Oakland will be a young, energetic team with a team first mentality. There is no room for complacency and complaining. It's a New Day, JACK! "

Interesting developments as Seattle just made a splash and are telling their fans that the playoffs are not enough. Seattle looks to be going for it all. On the Okland side of the ball, looks like he is cleaning house and flipping talented veteran guard Derek Fisher and moving former Steals leader and veteran all-star guard Jerome King. More to come on news that seems to be making waves throughout the league.

ESPN: BRIAN WINDHORST

[GM Lucas]

WEEK 5 NEWS

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Maryjan Javonich puts up 163 points in a 3 game span including two 65 point games back to back in what some are saying is the greatest back to back performance of a WBS players sine Bar Harbor's Noah Archer put up plus 50 points 4 games in a row back in season 7. With chants of MVP blarring at each home game Maryjan Javonavic is having his best season to date.

----------OTHER LEAGUE NEWS--------------

(Mist) - Smokey Mountain Jumps to 2nd place in the division with a 3 game win streak that saw 3 players get double digit Rebs and Points in 3 straight games. Coach Robert Murry known for being a tough no nonsense coach has found harmony coaching his young players. One young player said "He's tough, but fair" like my grandad.

(Moguls) Another sideline explosion after coach Bedard decides to start Anderson to motivate him quickly backfires as Deaundra refuses to leave the game late first quarter causing Hingle McCringleberry to grab Anderson and push him off the court. After being Benched for Anderson, SF Melikis tells reporters that "The locker room has become a circus like nothing he has ever seen" Owner Eddie Phoenix Jr says if GM Digger doesn't handle the situation this week he will have to make a decision if he wants to keep being the GM of Manhattan. 

(Breakers) While Terrel Robinson is making his case for Rookie of the year, Panama city gets dealt two blows as Pabcevic and Thorton go down with nagging injuries they can't seem to shrug off during this weeks stretch of games. With only 4 wins fans and analyst can't figure out why with so much talent Panama can't seem to win games.

(Scorpions) A huge victory against Vancouver salvages what would have been 3 loses for Black Rock, but through the smoke comes a silver lining as Tobias Brown has really turned it on averaging 29 points during the stretch. Coach Jackson met with reporters and said "We have guys stepping up all over the place, they just haven't all stepped up together. Once we get everyone running on the same track we'll be dangerous considering how good Berry is playing right now"

(Grunge) Zac Sheppard fizzles offensively during the three-game stretch which has fans already calling the trade a bust and questioning GM Josh decision to trade away fan and locker room favorite Rob Isenhour. When approached about his performance Sheppard made it very clear "I'm here to win games and make money. We are winning games, I'm making money, life is good, I don't care about all that other noise"

(Hustle) Coach Isenhour has Oakland playing well as the trade that brings in his son Rob Isenhour who pours in 26 points and 10 rebs and opens up a spot for Alexander Ludwig who pours in 36 looks like a good move. While fans are still skeptical there seems to be new life back in Oakland.

(Freeze) While Vancouver's Derion Williams recovers and plays with heavy heart, he still manages to play well but while most teams that score 140 and 139 win those games, Vancouvers weakness is starting to show as their lack of defense late in games dooms them to 0-2 for the week. Coach Boone was very upset with their lost to Black Rock as he was overheard saying "How can we lose to a team llike this" as he was walking down the tunnel after the loss.

(Muertos) A heated exchange between Jared Anderson and Spark Phoenix was caught on camera at the end of the Seattle game after Spark Phoenix took the game winning 3 point shot that rattled out the rim to cost Mexico the game. Replays show Jared was covered but was still asking for the ball as Spark took a wide-open shot. Reporters tried to catch up to Jared but all he said was "The play was drawn for me" Some are speculating after Jared missed the game winner in their first match up with Seattle, that was the reason Spark took the shot. After a 1-3 week, the Muertos seem to be in a tail spin.

(Storm) Bar Harbor gets absolutely pummeled by Smokey Moutain has fans asking for GM Franchise to make a move. Word from sources say that Noah Archer is not happy with having to cut his vacation in FIJI short and that he's coming to stay. Once again Bar Harbor sports talk radio is calling for Noah to put back on the Jersey and help this team out.

(Saviors) Kasey Babayaga and Fender Esquire have a back and forth for the ages as Motor City jumps out to a 53-19 first quarter lead. Texas has no quit as they storm back on the back of Babayaga but Fender and Fonseca prove to be just to much down the stretch. Owner Morgan Dean is questioning his coach's ability to manage in game situations as he watched coach Grimes keep sitting the hot hand in Stoneking and continue to put in rookie Forrest Greenleaf for 30 minutes and put up 8 points, 5 fouls and 2 turnovers.

(Patriots) What was labeled game of the week did not disappoint as Patriots Big win over a surging Seattle has fans and owner Don Potus thinking playoffs as the D.C Patriots official web page just listed first round playoff tickets to go on sale after the All-Star break. After Johnny Walls hit the last second fade away shot for the win fans stormed the court in celebration. Officials are worried that this type of celebration during a regular season game may be dangerous for fans and players and are asking the commissioner to step in for safety concerns.

(Machines) Motor City looks unstoppable as Troy Mitchell looks to lead the league in assist once again. Good thing for Motor city because Fonseca and Fender make sure they will not win assist leader, but they may not have to if they keep playing the way they are and with Morgoone starting to get hot, this team looks to be the most dangerous in the league. Reporters tried to get a comment from Fender who avoided all reporters, Morgoone did not and stated he never knew beating teams the way they are can be so much fun.

----WBS INJURY NEWS----

Panama City Breakers - Darko Pabcevic (10 days - Injured foot)

Seattle Grunge - Zac Sheppard (4-6 days Strained Knee)

Mexico City Muertos - Storm McCastle (3-5 days Bruised thigh)

----------INTERNATIONAL BASEKETBALL LEAGUE----------

Puerto Rico Coquis 131 (0-1)  @ Austrailia Roos 154 (1-0)
(PR) Angel Nunez 5 Rebs, 5 Assit 39 Pts
(AUS) Cease Fire  20 Rebs, 6 Assit, 72 Pts

New Zealand Southern Lights 112 (0-1) @ Serbia Tigers 137 (1-0)
(NZSL) Zangus Adwani 6-8 3pt, 7 Assit, 4 Rebs, 26 Pts
(SER) Julius Hardwick 10 rebs, 50 Pts

Jamaica Goleo 117(0-1) @ Canada Mounties 134 (1-0)
(JAM) Lenard Bayyan 16 rebs, 25 Pts
(CAN) Anthony Gainous 16 rebs, 26 Pts

Tokyo Samuria (1-0) 124 @ Venice Piraeus  97 (0-1)
(TOK) Kenji Tenzo 14 Rebs, 28 Pts
(VEN) Trenton Woods 14 Rebs, 17 pts

Brazil Iguanas 121 (1-0) @ Africa Lion kings 94 (0-1)
(BRA) Doug Paul 11 Rebs, 32 Pts   
(AFR) Mike Spears  11 Rebs, 21 Pts

-----IBA NEWS-----

(Australia) PG Cease Fire racks up 20 rebounds and 72 points to lead Australia in a home win over Puerto Rico 154-131. Told reporters he could ahve scored a 100 if he wasn't playing an all around great game.

(Puerto Rico) SF Angel Nunez did all he could with a 5 Rebs, 5 assist, 39 point stat line but had the unfortunate task playing against Cease Fire and his historical stat line. He was asked about the teams overall performance and he said "We would have beated every other team today so I'm not to disappointed in how our future looks I'm just disappointed that we let Fire run circles around us"

(Serbia) Former Bar Harbor star Julius Hardwick put up 50 points to and 10 rebs to propel Serbia over New Zealand in what was another monster game from the former WBS star. The star would put up money signs after every basket and could be heard screaming "WBS, We coming for that ass"

(New Zealand) Owners Jaka and Juma Ako were court side all game long jawing back and forth with Julius Hardwick. Fans of New Zealand blame the owners for motivating Julius Hardwicks performance possibly costing them the game. The Brothers were not available for comment.

(Canadan) Former Texas Savior and 2nd round pick Anthony Gainous, signed with Canada after asking for a release from texas at the end of last season. Anthony has found a home leading Canada over Jamaica with 16 rebounds and 26 points. He spoke with reporters after the game "Sometimes we need a change of scenery. Opportunity is out there you just have to bet on yourself"

(TOKYO) Kenji Tenzo,  ex-actor on Japan's Basketball Dramodey series "Basket Sushi" now basketball player lit the stat card with 16 rebounds and 28 points to lead Tokyo over Venice. through a translator said " It looked like fun making the TV show, figured it couldn't be that hard to actually play, it doesn't seem that hard and it's a lot of fun"

(Venice) Another Former WBS player who could never find his way off the bench Trenton Woods leads Venice stat card but couldn't lead them to victory. Sources within the organization are saying owner Paulina Picasso to think abstractly and out the box and try and bring on more disgruntled WBS players who need an opportunity.

(Brazil) Brazil Star Doug Paul calls for an investigation into the African Stadium situation. Claims the away locker rooms lacked benches, lockers and was cold and damp and right next to the stadium restrooms which lack plumbing. Said the smell and conditions was unbearable and was making a lot of guys sick. Says he will boycott playing in Africa until things get better.

(Africa) Owner Prince Amunda Jafar took offense to Doug's statement and told reporters through a translator "there was mis communication. The Brazil team used the Stadiums Storage room and was never sent to the Soccer teams Lockers". Prince says he is looking into it and apologizes for the mix up. Sources say someone within the organization purposely sent Brazil to the storage room as a Joke.

-----------NCAA NEWS-----------

NCAA TOP 20
#1- Iowa (1-0) (Iowa 112 vs Ohio 95)
#2-Oregon (1-0) (Oregon 97 @ Syracuse 81)
#3-Miami (1-0) ( Miami 88 vs Northwestern 69)
#4- Colorado State (1-0)(Colorado 98 vs Temple 59)
#5- Tulsa (1-0) (Tulsa 83 vs Bridgeport 61)
#6- Akron (1-0) (Akron 95 @ Maryland 77)
#7- Marquette (1-0) (Marquette 87 @ Sout Carolina State 75)
#8-North Carolina (1-0) (NC 88 @ Michigan State 61)
#9- Utah (1-0) (Utah 77 vs St. Johns 76)
#10- St. johns (0-1) (St Johns 76 @ Utah 77)
#11- UCONN (1-0) (UCONN 69 vs Princeton 54)
#12- Washington (1-0) (Washington 87 @ UNLV 65)
#13- Maryland (0-1) Maryland 77 vs Akron 95)
#14- Boise State (1-0) (Boise 101 @ Kansas 100)
#15-Kansas (0-1) (Kansas 100 vs Boise 101)
#16-Syracuse (0-1) (Syracuse 84 vs Oregon 97)
#17-Florida State (1-0)(Florida State 97 vs Hawaii 95)
#18- Hawaii (0-1) (Hawaii 95 @ Florida State)
#19-Northwestern (0-1) (Northwester 69 @ Miami 88)
#20 Arkansas (1-0) (Washington State 76 @ Arkansa 88)

Standout Performers
PG - Richard Stoneking (NC) 16 assist, 5 Rebounds 32 points to lead North Carolina over Michigan state.
C - Kingdom Khan(ARK) Put up 25 points, 17 rebounds and 6 block shots leading unranked Arkansas over Washington State to make their claim into the NCAA top 20.
PF - Sebastian Reese (Iowa) Keeps Iowa ranked #1 with opening game triple double. 10 Rebs, 12 assist, 17 points to lead Iowa over unranked Ohio State

[GM Lucas]

BREAKING NEWS....BREAKING NEWS....BREAKING NEWS....BREAKING NEWS....BREAKING NEWS

Manhattan Moguls owner Eddie Phoenix Jr releases GM Digger after both mutually decide to part ways. GM Digger put a team together that went to the playoffs last season but fell short to Oakland Hustle. This season with the departure of Fender Esquire the team was ready to move on with all the new acquisitions but coach of the year, David Bedard could only do so much as an already fragile and volatile locker room seems to have imploded. With GM Digger to make the hard decisions the team has slid to last place for the first time in their historic history. Owner Eddie Phoenix Jr spoke to the press after GM Diggers release....

"This was a business move. GM Digger wasn't present during one of the teams most tremulous times and we found ourselves in a very unfamiliar place in the standings. A place that is unacceptable to myself, the fans and the players. After GM Digger and I had a meeting, we thought it would be best for everyone involved and we wish GM Digger the best in his future endeavors but now we look ahead. First course of action is to move Deaundra Anderson. We are taking offers and hope to get this done no later than next week. Until we find a New Gm all team operations and team business will be conducted by Zelda Cortes"

[GM Lucas]

BREAKING NEWS....TRADE....BREAKING NEWS.... TRADE....BREAKING NEWS.....TRADE....BREAKING NEWS........BREAKING NEWS....TRADE

GM Franchise goes out and gets Jerald Chadwick the help he needed and acquires Deaundra Anderson in a trade between division rivals. New Manhattan GM Zelda Cortez quickly begins the turnaround in Manhattan acquiring second year Power forward Frank Drissell and rookies Corey Lindquist and Nico Cutlass along with 2024 and 2025 2nd round draft picks. She sends Disgruntled star Deaundra Anderson and rookie Center Cam Sezgin to Bar Harbor. Zelda is fully prepared to continue to allow Manhattan to compete for a very open wild card. GM Franchise lands his next star but many question Deaundra's passion to play.

[GM Lucas]

R.I.P

IN MEMORY OF GM BLACK DEATH (JAMES WELLS)

In a stunning and sad revelation over the weekend, one of WBS family members have left us. GM Black Death also known as James Wells of the Black Rock Scorpions suffered an unfortunate and untimely passing leaving the sports world stunned and saddened. Never having been faced with such tragedy; players, coaches and fans from around the league pour into the commissioner's office asking for a shortened season to honor the late GM of the Black Rock Scorpions. Nikola Roman shared the sentiment with the fans as approval from the other 11 owners was sent to Commissioner Jewels Jackson who is currently in works to shorten the season to 41 games. We here at the WBS send our heartfelt prayers to the family of one GM Black Death.

We'll miss you brotha

[GM Lucas]

WEEK 6 NEWS

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Once again for a second time in a row, Seatle All star Power Forward Maryjan Jovanavic takes home POTW honors. Though Seattle falling to 2-1 for the week if no other player had a three-game stretch of 36 pt 13 tbs,62 pt 12 reb 42 pts 8 rbs. Fore week total of 142 points 33 rbs. His clutch play lifting Seatle over a surging Oakland who seems to be putting it all together and a Vancouver team that is at once again full strength.

----------OTHER LEAGUE NEWS--------------

- (OAKLAND) makes his first GM hire of the season bringing back one time GM of the Panama City Breakers GM Justin

- (BLACK ROCK) Before game time an emotional Larry Keely tells reporters that the GOTW means more than a championship right now. Rallies the Scorpions to 30 point win over D.C Patriots

- (BAR HARBOR) Deaundra Anderson starts slow as Bar Harbor loses it's first two games. Fans  demand that Owner take action and Deaundra responds with a 30 point 4 block game to beat Vancouver and settle the tides in Bar Harbor

- (MANHATTAN) After parting ways with GM Digger Manhattan 's goes and pulls the upset of the week as Dustin Gilchrist takes over and leads the Moguls to a shocking victory over the League Leading Motor City Machines scoring 20 of his 42 points in the 4th quarter.

- (SMOKEY MOUNTAIN) Coach Robert Murray, known as the drill sergeant around the league who many claimed the game has passed by gives credit to GM Adam for helping him come to term with the changing WBS landscape. Credits GM Adams willing to take chances as to why he's been able to communicate with his younger player including budding star Dq'Youngster Forrest.

- (MOTOR CITY) 59 points against Manhattan and breakout 43point performance by J'Dinklage MorGoone was not enough to continue Motor City's winning streak as they drop 2 games in row for their first loses of the season. Thought leading the league in scoring (142.5ppg). Morgoone was upset on the bench during the loss to Mexico as the hot hand was removed in the final minute and a half of the game to put in defender Rodney Smith. Coach Wallace defended his decision stating "When the game is well into the hundred and thirty point mark, well, down by 4, I felt like we needed a defensive presence to make a few stops to give Fonseca and Fender a chance, Smith had fresh legs and his strength is on the defensive side of the ball".

- (SEATTLE) Seattle is 3-3 since the acquisition of Zac Sheppard. Zac Sheppard met with reporters " These last three games coach has done a great job getting me more involved, I just think it's a gelling process. A lot of guys here are used to all things Seattle going through Maryjan, I just think they need to get used to having another talented player on the court the ball can come through"

- (VANCOUVER) After a 41 point 31 reb performance by Derion Williams against Oakland, He leaves the game early after taking a hard fall in the first quarter against Bar Harbor as Vancouver counldn't keep up in the fourth quarter and loses the game to close out the week.

- (TEXAS) Coach Grimes benches rookie Forrest Greenleaf and starts Tim Stoneking who puts out a 30 point performance and adds 7 rebounds and 6 assist to help a struggling Texas team find their footing as six players including all five starters score in double digits. Ohanlon credits his 17 rebounds and 10 points and Tims performance to Coach Grimes lettings them stay in the game and not over thinking the strategy.

- (PANAMA) Budding Rookie star and number 1 overall pick Terrel Robinson, is coming into his own helping Panama go 2-1 for the week including two huge wins at home against Bar Harbor and rival Smokey Mountain. A player who wished not to be quote saying " We can make the playoffs if Terrel reaches his full potential this season"

-(SMOKEY MOUNTAIN) Smokey Mountain lost it's only game this week despite all five starters scoring in double digit including a perfect day from the line from Piers and John Holden going 8-15 from the three-point line. Smokey Mountain faded down the stretch as they let Panama go on a 26-4 run to start the fourth quarter.

-(MEXICO) 27 rebounds from Blake Darden and 30 points from Storm Mcastle who played 42 minutes, Launches a last second 3 point shot to break the tie and lift Mexico over Motor City leaving Fender Esquire and Lucas Fonseca in shock and having to be escorted from the court by security as Mexico City fans erupt onto the court to celebrate a huge upset over Motor City sending the Machines to their second straight loss. "Storm Mcastle met with reporters during the celebration and said "Is this what your March madness feels like, Oyl"

-(D.C) Though D.C currently is the number 1 defensive team in the league leading the league in blocks (11.9), steals (7.6) and rebounds(60.2) but could not stop a Black Rock team that was determined to win a game for their GM BD.

----WBS INJURY NEWS----

BAR HARBOR STORM: Antwan McCullough - 7 days- Sore Hand
MANHATTAN MOGULS: Frank Drissel - 2-3 days - Sore Calf

----------INTERNATIONAL BASEKETBALL LEAGUE----------

Puerto Rico Coquis 140 (1-1) @ Venice Piraeus 123 (1-2)
(PR) SF - Cuba Macey 30pts, 13 Rebs
(VEN) PG - William Kelley 27pts, 22 Assist, 7 Rebs

Tokyo Samruia 122 (2-0) @ Canadian Mounties 115 (1-1)
(JAP) SG - Talon Yamada 21 pts, 2 assist, 3-4 3points
(CAN) PF - J.J Wessel 25 pts, 13 Rebs

Brazil Iguanas 132 (2-0) @ New Zealand Northern lights 105 (0-2)
(BRA) SG - Doug Paul 33pts, 9 Rebs
(NEW) SF - Thanos Stone 25pts, 5-10 3 pts

Serbian Tigers 123 (1-1) @ Jamiaca Goleo 139 (1-1)
(JAM) PG- Rashon Coley 35 pts, 6 rebs, 9 assist
(SER) SF- Julius Hardwick 48 pts, 11 Rebs

Australia Roos 165 (2-0) @ Africa Lion Kings 78 (0-2)
(AUS) PF - Cease Fire 98 pts, 18 Rebs
(AFR) Rory Sylla 18pts, 3 Rebs

-----IBA NEWS-----

(AUSTRALIA) 2 points shy of 100 points, Cease Fire sets the basketball world a blaze soring 98 points and 18 rebounds leading to a dismantling of the African Lion Kings by over 80 points. Fans of WBS are starting to wonder if the WBS will be able to win their World All star challenge coming in Week 12.

(SERBIA) Julius Hardwick keeps continues on his mission to make Bar Harbor and the WBS pay for ever letting him walk away posting 48 points 11 Rebounds.

(NEW ZEALAND) The Ako brothers had to be escorted from court side as Juma began screaming at one of the players and Jaka was arguing with new Zealands coach about strategy as New Zealand falls to (0-2)

(PUERTO RICO) Cuba Macey and Angel Nunez carry PR to their first victory. Cuba Macey and Angel Nunez were both interviewed and told reporters they look forward to winning the IBA title and joining a WBS team next season.

(CANADA) WBS cast of averaged 1.5 minutes per game last season for Black Rock is becoming hero with another strong performance posting 25 points and 13 Rebounds but gets ejected after signaling towards Tokyo bench with a Seppuku drawing massive ire from Tokyo Coach. IBA fans expect fines to be handed down.

(TOKYO) Newly Signed SG, Talon Yamada scores 11 of Tokyo's last 12 points to lead Tokyo over Canada scoring 21 pts, 2 assist with 3-4 3pt shooting.

(VENICE) William Kelly 27 pts, 22 rebs wasn't enough to lift Venice past Puerto Rico. Venice owner Paulino Picasso draws fines from IBA after saying the WBS bench players need to come over, they will have starting jobs. WBS commissioner Jackson calls for penalties and compensation for what he deems as tampering.

(AFRICA) Owner Prince Amunda Jafar tells IBA reporters that though a translator "it's players like Cease Fire  and Julius Hardwick who expose the IBA's lack of true talent is what will lead to the demise of the IBA within 2 years"

(BRAZIL) Many Players from Brazil team had to be rushed from the Stadium to their Hotel by police as civil unrest in New Zealand had come to the doorstep of the stadium. Many officails and IBA trust are becoming increasingly worried with both the Behavior of the AKO brothers and the state of unrest which the country is in. Brazil president states they will not go back and demand games be moved to neutral site.

(JAMAICA) Black Rock Cast off in Rashon Coley becoming international mega star as he drops 35 points and 9 assist but then after the game is transported to be on stage with Jean Paul and Shaggy as his reggae career is taking off.

NCAA TOP 20
#1- Iowa (2-0)
#2-Oregon (2-0)
#3-Washington (1-1) 
#4- North Carolina (2-0)
#5- Tulsa (1-1)
#6- Miami (1-1) 
#7- Akron (1-1)
#8-Colorado State (1-1)
#9- Utah (1-1)
#10- St. Johns (1-1)
#11- UCONN (2-0)
#12- Florida State (2-0)
#13- Arkansas (2-0) 
#14- Marquette (2-0) 
#15-Hawaii (1-1)
#16-Syracuse (1-1)
#17-Boise State (1-1)
#18- Kansas (0-2)
#19-Northwestern (0-2)
#20 Maryland (0-2) 

Standout Performers
PG - Richard Stoneking (NC) 19 assist, 5 Rebounds 29 points to lead North Carolina over Tulsa.
C - Kingdom Khan(ARK) Put up 32 points, 11 rebounds and 2 block shots leading moving Arkansas further up the college standings to number 13
C-Brixton "Brick" House (ORE) suffers scary injury as he comes down wrong on his ankle and needs to be carried off the court. Brixton House is stated to be a top 3 pick in next season WBS draft.

[GM Lucas]

TOP PERFORMERS

TOP 5 SCORERS

Maryjan Jovanovic 41.5 (SEA)
Kurt Berry 37.1 (BLACK ROCK)
Lucas Fonseca 34.4 (MOTOR)
Jerald Chadwick 334.2 (BAR HARBOR)
Kasey Gobochov Babayaga 33.0 (TEX)

TOP 5 ASSIST

Troy Mitchell 10.8 (MOTOR)
Blake Evans 9.1 (VAN)
Marc Brown 8.1 (D.C)
Forrest Greenleaf 6.7 (TEX)
Mila Pires 6.2 (SMOKEY)

TOP 5 REBOUNDS

Blake Darden 14.4 (MEX)
Wei Quo Lie 13.8 (MOTOR)
Johnathan Maxwell 13.3 (MAN)
Hingle McCringleberry 13.0 (MAN)
Xavier Fonseca 12.7 (D.C)

TOP 5 BLOCKS

Xavier Fonseca 3.6 (D.C)
Steve Ausler 3.2 (TEX)
Wei Quo Lie 2.6 (MOTOR)
Johnathan Maxwell 2.5 (MAN)
Higgins McSwine 2.5 (SMOKEY)

TOP 5 STEALS

Xavier Fonseca 1.6 (D.C)
Jerome king 1.6 (OAK)
Kurt Berry 1.6 (BLACK ROCK)
Zac Norvelle 1.6 (SMOKEY)
Eran Aharoni 1.2 (SEA)

LAGUE LEADERS BY TEAM

[GM Lucas]

Team owner Eloy Tusk rehires former PR secretary Henessey Divine as they get ready to introduce their new GM GM Justin

[GM Lucas]

----LEAGUE NEWS----

WBS commissioner's office has released the entire WBS news team including Jounalist, editorial writers and head of operations Max Newsman. Sources confirm that many of the staff were making bets taking bets and even choosing to write columns in order to drive news stories and manipulate the fans. The news staff was already under investigation after they omitted team news in the past and after a headline was released this past week that Seattle had beaten Vancouver when it was Vancouver who had won, investigators found that head of operations Max Newsman was a diehard Seattle fan and was distraught after losing a large sum of money on the game, The commissioner's office released a statement.

"I hope this message finds you well. We want to sincerely apologize for the error in our recent news report of the Seattle/Vancouver outcome. It has come to our attention that there was a mistake in the information provided, and we take full responsibility for the inaccuracies.

Journalistic integrity and accuracy are of utmost importance to us, and we deeply regret any confusion or inconvenience caused by the error. We are conducting a thorough review of our reporting processes to prevent such incidents in the future. We are not in the business of delivering fake news.

Our commitment to delivering reliable and trustworthy news remains unwavering, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to address this issue. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Moving forward how we deliver the league wise news will be approach much differently in order to deliver direct and accurate information.

Thank you for your continued support"

[GM Lucas]

International basketball League News

Already 2 weeks into their season, the Commissioner of the IBA Jean Claude Von Doom has announced his first two starters int he World All Star game choosing Power Forward from Australia Cease Fire and Small Forward from Serbia Tigers Julius Hardwick. While it will be up to the GM of each WBS team to choose one player from their team to represent the WBS, the Commissioner of the IBA makes his choices to represent the league.

[GM Lucas]

LEAGUE NEWS: TRADE

Jelani Stewart has been traded on the heel of GM Diggers departure from Manhattan. once former WBS All Star signed with Manhattan on a veteran prove it deal instead of taking the money from Puerto Rico or Serbia. Making it known he wanted to go out a winner. After connecting with coach Bedard of the Moguls he finds out that GM Zelda Cortes makes her second move in as many weeks sending former WBS all-star Jelani Stewart to rival contender. Sources say owner Eddie Phoenix JR has approved each deal but fans are questioning if Manhattan still wants to win as they continue to make rival teams stronger.

[GM Lucas]

WEEK 7 NEWS

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Player of the week honors had a lot of contenders, so let's acknowledge the other players who were in line. Though Jared Anderson had a monster week and Kurt Berry once again led the Black Rock Scorpions to an upset victory, Deaundra Anderson has found new life in Bar Harbor. What started off as a rocky introduction to the Harbo City of Maine, Deaundra quickly rooted himself in and took over this week. The week started off with a vital win at Panama. With 9 seconds left and the game tied, Anderson made two clutch free throws to give Bar Harbor the lead by 2 points. With second remaining, miscommunication between Erick Victor and Adrian Summerall saw the inbound pass get knocked away by Dunkatron who quickly threw the alley-oop and Deaundra slammed it down with time expiring to lead Bar Harbor to a 4-point win. Bar Harbor would go on to sweep the weep with Anderson pouring in 13, 28 and 31 points while averaging a double and adding 5 blocks.

----------OTHER LEAGUE NEWS--------------

Commissioner Julz Jackson tells WBS GM"s to start announcing one player from each team that will represent them in the World All Star game. (You can tell me privately, so I make it news dropping throughout the week)

- (OAKLAND) GM Justin earns his first victory in the WBS as the Oakland Hustle dismantle Mexico by nearly 30 points.

- (BLACK ROCK) Kurt Berry and now a healthy Larry Keeling upsetting the league's hottest team, the D.C Patriots.

- (BAR HARBOR) Owner Noah Archer to meet with GM Franchise, some are speculating a major change is coming down the pipe for GM Franchise.

- (MANHATTAN) Dustin Gilchrist told reporters, "I'm not a quiter, so I'll play this out, but this is my final year in Manhattan

- (SMOKEY MOUNTAIN) Zac Norvelle and coach Murray seem to have words on the sideline after the loss to Mexico City. Zac walked off the court with 2 minutes left.

- (MOTOR CITY)-INJURY ALERT- After hearing local sports radio ask if Motor City is a pretender and are coming back down with the rest of the pack, Fender calls the local radio station and predicts a monster game. Goes out and scores 44 points and 15 rebounds to beat Mexico City.

- (SEATTLE) 49 points from Maryjan Javonovic isn't enough to lift Seatle passed the spiraling Manhattan Moguls as rookie Von Poffo tells the press how much he hates playing games on the east coast, calling Manhattan a cesspool of freaks and foreigners.

- (VANCOUVER) Derion came out with what was easily his best performance of the season scoring 55 points to help Vancouver secure a win against Smokey Mountain.

- (TEXAS) Owner Dean Morgan seen to be in a very heated conversation with coach Grimes at the end of the GOTW where Texas scored 156 and still lossed.

- (PANAMA) Budding Rookies keep taking the league by storm, but inexperienced down the stretch continues to haunt Panama at the end of games[/i]

-(MEXICO) After Jared Anderson moves to point guard, he explodes on the court, but his efforts aren't enough to give Mexico a winning weak. Owner believes his snubb of the player of the week award has to do with the league's biased against Mexico City.

-(D.C) D.C, the hottest team in the league fell short of a surging Kurt Berry and Larry Keely of the Scorpions. Newly acquired Jelani Stewart tells the press after the game "We took them for granted. We thought they got their championship last week"

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----WBS INJURY NEWS----

Motor City did not only suffer a loss from a last second by Smokey Mountains Da'Youngster Octavious, they suffered a huge loss as center Wei Quo Lie went down with what seemed like a sprained ankle but was later revealed to be a season ending ACL tear. The 32 year old came back from China to try and win a title and now suffers what could be a career ending injury. Wei would not give a response but many within the Motor City organization say he was distraught and would head back to China in hopes of finding doctors who could help him come back this season. With the season shortened, it now seems highly improbable, but nothing is impossible.

D.C PATRIOTS: Tywin Lanister: Bruised Abdomen
OAKLAND HUSTLE: Scott Jefferson 2-3 days - Sore Calf

----------INTERNATIONAL BASEKETBALL LEAGUE----------

Serbia Tigers 125 (2-1) @ Brazil Iguanas 121 (1-2)
(SER) SF - Julius Hardwick 33 pts, 6 rebs, 7 assists
(BRA) PF - Doug Paul  13 pts, 11 rebs, 4 assists

Tokyo Samruia 101 (2-0) @ Canadian Mounties 72 (1-1)
(TOK) SG - Talon Yamada 33 pts, 9 assist, 6-9 3points
(CAN) PF - Anthony Gainous 35pts, 19 ebs, 9 Assist

Australia Roos 132 (3-0) @ New Zealand Northern lights 101 (0-3)
(AUS) PF - Cease Fire 66 pts, 16 Rebs, 3 assist, 2 stls
(NEW) SF - Thanos Stone 17pts,12 Rebs, 5 blks

Jamiaca Goleo 130 (2-1) @ Venice Piraeus 116 (1-2)[/u]
(JAM) SG- Abel Marley 47 pts, 5 Rebs, 6 assist
(VEN) PG - William Kelley 16 pts, 13 Rebs, 16 assist, 2 Blks.

Puerto Rico 145 (2-1) @ Africa Lion Kings 103 (0-3)
(PR) PF - Cuba Macey, 27 pts, 11 rebs, 9 assist.
(AFR) Troy Vanilear 25pts, 5 assist

-----IBA NEWS-----

(AUSTRALIA) 2 points shy of 100 points, Cease Fire sets the basketball world a blaze soring 98 points and 18 rebounds leading to a dismantling of the African Lion Kings by over 80 points. Fans of WBS are starting to wonder if the WBS will be able to win their World All star challenge coming in Week 12.

(SERBIA) Julius Hardwick calls out Jerald Chadwick, says "Hope your idiot GM puts you on the All Star team"

(NEW ZEALAND) The Ako brothers sell franchise to their sister in efforts to not be forced to sell to outside market due to their recent run in with the law.

(PUERTO RICO) Cuba Macey and Angel Nunez continue to carry Puerto Rico as some WBS scouts were seen sitting in the crowd.

(CANADA) Every week Former WBS players make their mark. This week no different as Anthony Gainous puts up big numbers with 39 pts 19 rebounds but it wasn't enough to get Canada the win.

(TOKYO) SG, Talon Yamada taking Japan by storm as the young man puts up 33 pts and 9 assist. Says he's looking to do for the IBA what his family has done for HIFL

(VENICE) William Kelly drops a triple double, tells reporters he's ready to be named to the all-star team.

(AFRICA) Africa only suits 5 who play all 48 minutes due to food poisoning, Bench player Troy Vinlear steps up but it's not enough as Africa is winless.  [/i]

(BRAZIL) Doug Paul is first player to ask for a trade out of Brazil, says he wants to play basketball but the teams focus on celebrity, partying and women makes it hard to focus on the game. 

(JAMAICA) Great grandson of famous Reggea artist Bob Marley, Abel Marley makes his mark dropping 47 pts lifting Jamaica over Venice

NCAA TOP 20
#1- Iowa (3-0)
#2-Oregon (3-0)
#3-North Carolina (3-0)
#4- Akron (2-1)
#5- Tulsa (2-1)
#6- Miami (2-1) 
#7- St. Johns (2-1)
#8-Colorado State (2-1)
#9- Utah (2-1)
#10- Washington (1-2)
#11- Arkansas (2-1)
#12- UCONN (3-0)
#13- Florida State (2-1)
#14- Marquette (2-1) 
#15- Boise State (2-1)
#16-Syracuse (2-1)
#17-Hawaii (2-1)
#18-Kansas (0-3)
#19-Northwestern (0-3)
#20 Maryland (0-3) 

Standout Performers
PG - Richard Stoneking (NC) 22 assist, 9 Rebounds 21 points to lead North Carolina over Tulsa.
C - Kingdom Khan(ARK) Put up 44 points, 114 rebounds and 6 block shots leading moving Arkansas further up the college standings to number 11
PG- Victor Drunkenstien (IOWA) Makes NCAA mens basketball history scoring 62 points nailing 16/16 in 3 point shooting.

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STANDINGS

[GM Lucas]

International Basketball League News

"Soon after William Kelley has another stellar performance dropping a triple double for Venice and then tells IBA he is ready to be put on the All Star team, Venice chooses to send him to the world All-Star game. With Julius Hardwick, Cease Fire and now William Kelley, the IBA team is shaping up to be very competition for the WBS. We will continue to monitor how both leagues put together their teams"

[GM Lucas]

-----WBS LEAGUE NEWS-----

"In an unprecedented move by eccentric Bar Harbor owner and former WBS All Star and Future WBS Hall of Famer Noah Archer, he hands over the rights to the Bar Harbor Storm to GM Franchise. Details of the transfer of ownership have not all been released but it seems like GM Franchise will be the rightful owner of the Storm but has until the end of season 13 to find an owner or risk relinquishing ownership and GM Duties to the board of trustees who agreed to this deal. With this deal, owners are lining up including disgruntled ex-employee and what many thought was the rightful Aire to the Bar Harbor Strom franchise, Rosita Ahab. Sources close to the situation say she is already putting together a superstar group, many speculate that the group maybe comprised of owners to put in a bid or a superstar group of lawyers to take what she believes is hers. More news as this situation develops"

[GM Lucas]

WBS ALL STAR NEWS

Vancouver is the first to step up to the plate and announce that they have selected WBS Superstar, 2-time champion and All Star forward Derion Williams into the World All Star Game. Vancouver sets the stage as WBS GM's/Owners get ready to start putting together their world all-star rosters. 12 teams will choose 12 players as the fans will choose two injury replacements.

[GM Lucas]

WEEK 8 NEWS

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Player of the week honors once again had a lot of contenders. From Derion Williams 47 points to Maryjan Javonovic's 56 points. Even rookie Storm MCastle threw his hat in the POTW talk with 46 point performance. We even considered giving to IBL Mega Star Cease Fire who put up 103 points, but this is the WBS player of the week and I'm sure if and wehn Cease Fire decides to bring his game over he will get plenty of the POTW honors. So, the WBS honors go to the only player in WBS to ever record a triple double with points, rebounds and blocks, Xavier Fonseca. To further prove his point he added 4 steals and no turnovers in 34 minutes.

----------OTHER LEAGUE NEWS--------------

-(D.C) The Patriots find themselves 1.5 games behind Motor City for the division lead after starting slow. Players are praising coach Reyes and his approach to the game as the reason for the hot streak.

-(Texas) Owner Morgan Dean wins both games in absence of coach grimes including a scorcher vs Bar Harbor as Texas fans chant "BE OUR COACH, BE OUR COACH"

-(Black Rock) Scorpions make history as first team ever to have four starters score over 30 points as fans find out that the team will be getting rebranded.

-(Manhattan) Owner Eddie Phoenix JR hands full coaching control over to coach David Bedard as fans call for Zelda Cortes to be fired as Manhattan continues to spiral.

-(Seattle) Coach Eyles cuts back on Maryjan Javanovic's minutes as MJ goes out and scores 56 points. Says he likes the breaks in-between play time

-(Mexico City) Storm MCastle scores 45 points in 32 minutes in losing effort in Mexico as Mexico's offense has been ramped up but at the cost of defense.

-(Oakland) Rookie PG Alexander Ludwig says he will not take any trips to Panama as he had to be removed from a game due to food poisoning in Panama City hotel, feels it was deliberate after not tipping at the bar.

-(Panama City) GM Fosters hands in resignation from Panama City Breakers as Owner Jack Rummy is nowhere to be found.

-(Smokey Mountain) With rumors that GM Wrong was resigning, as he hands the keys to owner Cyrus Skinner, Skinner tosses them to the new GM, James Anthony Michaels, also known as GM J.A.M as he walks right past and into the office.

-(Motor City) Rumors surface of Lucas Fonseca refusing to sign a contract extension with Motor City due to not being picked for the World All Star. Didn't seem stop phase him as went out and went off as some sources close to the team are saying there was some awkwardness on the bench between Fender and Fonseca

-(Bar Harbor) New Owner/Gm, GM Franchise watches his team give up 141 points as fans littered the court with debris after the game in disappointment.

-(Vancouver) Derion Williams, who is known for letting his game do the talking looks like he is back for Vancouver and tells reporters "There's been too much MVP talk and I haven't heard my name in it yet"

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----WBS INJURY NEWS----


MEXICO CITY: Brad Smith: Strained Hamstring 4-6 days
OAKLAND HUSTLE Alexander Ludwig: Food poisoning - 3-5 days
OAKLAND HUSTLE Michael LaPointe: Back Spasms 8-12 days

----------INTERNATIONAL BASEKETBALL LEAGUE----------

Canada Mounties 98 (2-2)[/b] @ Brazil Iguanas 101 (2-2)
(CAN) SG- J,J Wessel 23 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assist, 3 steals
(BRA) PF - Doug Paul  42 pts, 14 rebs, 9 assists

Tokyo Samruia 129 (4-0)[/b] @ Venice Piraeus  107 (1-3)
(TOK) SG - Talon Yamada 35 points, 4 rebounds, 5 Assist
(VEN) SF - Brian Robertson 33 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks

Australia Roos 157 (4-0) @ Serbia Tigers 137 (3-1)
(AUS) PF - Cease Fire 103 pts, 14 Rebs, 3 assist, 10-19 3 point
(SER) PF - Fredrov Kravcheck  29 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assist

Jamiaca Goleo 103 (2-2) @ Puerto Rico 144 (3-1
(JAM) SG- Abel Marley 38 pts, 9 Rebs, 8 assist
(PR) PG - SF Cuba Macey 33 points, 17 Rebs, 5 assist, 2 Blks.

New Zealand Northern lights 109 (0-4) @ Africa Lion Kings 111 (1-3)
(NEW) PF - Lionel Sandy 22 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assist
(AFR) Troy Vanilear 22pts,7 assist, 11 rebounds

-----IBA NEWS-----

(AUSTRALIA) We knew it was coming but didn't know when, as good as Serbia had been playing with Mario Wright and Julius Hardwick leading them, 103 points from Cease Fire was to much to overcome.

(SERBIA) Lockeroom seems to be split on if Julius Hardwick should have been chosen to represent the team in the World All Star game[/i]

(NEW ZEALAND) Only 6 players suit up major shakeup within the organization suspended 4 players.

(PUERTO RICO) Puerto Rico is having a fan voting and letting the fans choose who they want to send to the World All Star game.

(CANADA) Former college standout J.J Wessel is having a career year in Canada, say he hopes to play one day back int he WBS.

(TOKYO) SG, Talon Yamada says Kengi Tenzo deserves to be the all star chosen as Kenji Tenzo says the young upstart Talon should go.

(VENICE) Owner Paula Picasso said to already be bored with running the team and tells the IBA Venice will not come back next season unless she can sell the team.

(AFRICA) Africa gets their first win for owner Prince Amunda Jafar who is bead written with an unknown illness [/i]

(BRAZIL) Doug Paul keeps on blazing the score board and tells Brazil if he's not chosen to the World All Star game he will sit out the rest of the season or until traded. 

(JAMAICA) Abel Marley keep on jamming, jamming, jamming as he has Jamaica flying high and playing well in a loss to PR.

NCAA TOP 20
#1- Iowa (4-0)
#2-Oregon (4-0)
#3-North Carolina (4-0)
#4- Akron (3-1)
#5- Tulsa (3-1)
#6- UCONN (4-0)
#7- Miami (2-2)
#8-Colorado State (3-1) St. Johns (2-2)
#9- Arkansas (2-2)
#10- Washington (2-2)
#11- Utah (2-2)
#12- St. Johns (2-2)
#13- Boise State (3-1)
#14- Marquette (3-1) 
#15- Florida State (3-1)
#16-Syracuse (3-1)
#17-Hawaii (3-1)
#18-Kansas (1-3)
#19-Northwestern (1-3)
#20 Maryland (0-4) 

Standout Performers
PG - Richard Stoneking (NC) 15 assist, 6 Rebounds 14 points to lead North Carolina over unranked Rockford.
C - Kingdom Khan(ARK) continues to domiate the NCAA with 39 points, 17 rebounds and 8 block shots leading moving Arkansas further up the college standings to number 9
PG- Victor Drunkenstien (IOWA) makes NCAA history once again giving us a triple double of 30,20,10. 30 points, 20 assist, 10 steals

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[GM Lucas]

WBS ALL STAR NEWS

GM/OWNER Franchise waste no time and name Jerald Chadwick to the World Alls tar game. Former world champ and league scoring leader now gets to show the world who he is and go head-to-head with former teammates Julius Hardwick and Mario Wright. With former teammates Derion Williams and Jerald Chadwick on the team, Team WBS is starting to come together.

[GM Lucas]

WBS ALL STAR NEWS

What most already expected, D.C Superstar Johnny Walls has been added to the World All Star team. The 28 year old small forward who is averaging 28 points per game and 8 rebounds joins an already big man line up of Jerald Chadwick and Derion Williams. Excitement is buzzing as to how the rest of the roster will shape out.

[GM Lucas]

International Basketball League News

Brazil Iguanas grant SF Doug Paul his request and adds him to the World All-Star game. Doug Paul has been lighting up teams with his play as he has the Iguanas at .500. Some within the organization had made it known he was ready to ask for a trade to Puerto Rico as the World All Star has dual citizenship and would have definitely made PR a force in the IBA to challenge Cease Fire and the Australia Roos. Many aren't sure if his placement on the IBA team will satisfy the player but for now things seem content.

[GM Lucas]

WBS ALL STAR NEWS

"With the best-known secret, Motor City makes it official and will send team captain Fender Esquire to represent them in the World All Star Game. Though he had announced it to the press weeks back a lot players and analyst thought there might be a change of heart considering the loyalty GM Gooch has shown his young Superstar Lucas Fonseca, but GM Gooch stuck to his guns and made the call. Many WBS officials think it's a brilliant move to draw even more attention to the World All Star game as we can now debate the future match up of Cease Fire vs Fender Esquire. While some in the league offices are concerned due to Fender's controversial and volatile past with the media other's have praised GM Gooch for putting the game and the league first with sending a seasoned and experienced superstar and a player he feels gives the WBS the best chance at winning and representing the world"

[GM Lucas]

WEEK 9 NEWS

PLAYER OF THE WEEK


Player of the week honors once again had a lot of contenders. Kurt Berry continuing to carry the Black Rock Scorpions towards a playoff push. Young Rookie Ryu Ken Hiro with his performance against Vancouver Making a claim for Rookie of the year with his newfound opportunity in Seattle. Jerald Chadwick shooting the lights out to settle the waters and give Bar Harbo a much-needed win against Vancouver. Even Dustin Gilchrist performance helping Manhattan upset the Seattle grunge. All great performances but none better that Maryjan Javonovic scoring 196 points in 4 games leading the Seattle Grunge to a 3-1 record. We saw Maryjan get his minutes scaled back to help get other players involved and keep him healthy and boy has it worked. Maryjan stepping back allowed young Rookie Hiro to get more minutes and gave Maryjan new life in his legs. Great Performance Maryjan as we go into the thick of the season. 
----------OTHER LEAGUE NEWS--------------

COACHES OF THE WBS WORLD ALL STAR WILL BE TWO COACHES THAT APPEARED IN THE WBS FINAL LAST SEASON. BAR HARBOR'S JOHN LONG AND MOTOR CITY'S BEN WALLACE.

-(D.C) Half a game behind Motor City, D.C goes into Mexico and takes care of business but may be looing at some fines as their often calm and grounded coach Aaron Reyes get ejected from the game with getting into a heated verbal altercation with Mexico City center Alberic Rochefort which leads to Aaron Reyes walking on the court screaming profanities towards Mexico's bench. 

-(Texas) Owner Morgan Dean goes 1-1 for the week and shows that sometimes you can be too smart for your own good. Bench three players for showing up late to practice then finds himself short as Al Fuller gets fouled out in a loss to Seattle. Then he addresses the Texas fans and tells them to R.E.L.A.X[/b][/i]

-(Black Rock) Owner Nikola Roman tells Russian news outlet that she is sending Kurt Berry to the World Allstar and then announces this will be the last year of the Scorpions being in Black Rock as paperwork has been filed for moving the team.

-(Manhattan) Owner Eddie Phoenix's move to hand over control to coach David Bedards pays off as he see's his Manhattan team pull off a major upset against Seattle. Tells NY news media that he has full confidence in Zelda Cortes who is building for the future.

-(Seattle) Rookie Ryu Ken Hiro puts on a four game clinic making his statement for Rookie of the year. Buried ont he bench in Oakland, Hiro finds new life as a starter in Seattle and puts a week to remember. in four games 45 assist, 11 steals, 5 blocks and 55 points. He says though a translator that playing with Maryjan helps him go unnoticed and under the radar..........(Not anymore!)

-(Mexico City) Coach Vinson and Coach Peck seem to have words on the sideline. Sources say after the trade of McCastle, there is a rift happening due to not being able to get on the same page as the team looks to be dividing between coach Vinson and Coach Pecks philosophy.

-(Oakland) Schedule makers either gave GM Justin a break and did him a huge favor or are just incompetent as they leave out the Oakland Hustle from any games next week. Owner Eloy Tusk is said to be extremely frustrated with the entire situation.

-(Panama City) No Gm, no Problem. Stockholders have put an unnamed source as head of operation in Panama as their eccentric owner Jaxx Rummy is still missing. Well good news, New Acquisition Storm McCastle lads Panama to a 1-1 week averaging 31 points per game.

-(Smokey Mountain) New GM steps in and gets captain Marquess Merton to step into a new roll as the 6th man off the bench in favor of veteran Zac Norvelle, unfortunately their only game came against a surging Motor City in which new GM saw coach Murray bench Zac.

-(Motor City) MCSwine brothers clash as Motor City and Smokey Mountain play 3 quarters of close basketball. The difference would be McSwine with his first career triple double, Not Higgins, but motor Cities Brendan McSwine out duels his brother in each way posting a 34 points, 14 assist 11 rebound triple double.

-(Bar Harbor) It wasn't a sweep week but Bar harbor got a huge win against Vancouver as Jerald Chadwick is playing at an all time MVP level.

-(Vancouver) Vancouver and Seattle battled down to the last seconds as Vancouver pulled out a 2 point win. Derion Willaims won't make excuses for their loss to Bar Harbor stating "Let's not take any credit away from Bar harbor, Chadwick has them playing great ball. We weren't tired, they just made a few more plays"


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----WBS INJURY NEWS----


MANHATTAN MOGULS:Johnathan Maxwell: Twisted Ankle:4 days


----------INTERNATIONAL BASEKETBALL LEAGUE----------

Serbia Tigers 134(3-2)[/b] @ Brazil Iguanas 122 (2-3)
(SERB) SG- Mario Wright 33 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assist, 5 steals
(BRA) PF - Doug Paul  39 pts, 11 rebs, 12 assists

Tokyo Samruia 101 (5-0)[/b] @ Africa Lion Kings 89 (1-4)
(TOK) SG - Talon Yamada 24 points, 6 rebounds, 8 Assist 4-7 3point shot
(AFR) SF -Derrick Postell 22pts,1 assist, 5 rebounds

Australia Roos 101 (4-1) @ New Zealand 111 (2-3)
(AUS) PF - J Mance  34 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assist
(NEW) PF - Fredrov Kravcheck  21 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assist

Jamiaca Goleo 103 (3-2) @ Venice Pireus 67 (1-4)
(JAM) SG- Abel Marley 43 pts, 11 Rebs, 2 assist
(VEN) PG - William Kelley 27 pts, 16 Rebs, 11 assist, 5 Blks.

Canadian Mounties 144 (3-2) @ Puerto Rico Coquis 143 (3-2)
(CAN) PF - J.J Wessel 34 points, 7 Rebounds
(PR) SF Angel Nunez 32 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assist 3 blocks


-----IBA NEWS-----

(AUSTRALIA) Major upset: Cease Fire leaves 2 minutes int he game with injury. Austrailia loses to New Zeland in what is the upset of the year in the IBA. Cease Fire injury is still unknown and many think he may sit out until WORLD ALL STAR GAME.

(SERBIA) Mario Wright Takes over and tells the Serbian news, he's the right man for the job[/i]

(NEW ZEALAND) With pending removal of the New Zeleand from the IBA, a major wins vs Australia gives them traction for extended stay until end of season. 

(PUERTO RICO) Puerto Rico Fan votes come in as they choose SF Angel nunez to head to the WORLD ALL STAR GAME

(CANADA) J.J Wessel still goings strong, says he looks to sign long term deal. Didn't make clear if it would be in the IBA or WBS

(TOKYO) SG, Talon Yamada says has another great night as the fans learn that the young upstart rookie will be representing them in the WORLD ALLL STAR GAME.

(VENICE) With the team complete unmotived, stadiums emptied, Venice plays in front of 323 people and they watch William kelley put up nearly half their points .

(AFRICA) Rumors coming from the African Embassy are claiming that the Prince has passed away. The team vows to win it all for their Prince [/i]

(BRAZIL) Doug Paul gets his name called and continues surging. Says he is thinking of joining the WBS next season.

(JAMAICA) Abel Marley puts up a clinic then after the game gives the remaining fans a small concert

NCAA TOP 20
#1- Iowa (5-0)
#2-Oregon (5-0)
#3-North Carolina (5-0)
#4- Akron (4-1)
#5- Tulsa (4-1)
#6- UCONN (5-0)
#7- Miami (3-2)
#8-Colorado State (4-1)
#9- Arkansas (3-2)
#10- Washington (3-2)
#11- Utah (3-2)
#12- St. Johns (3-2)
#13- Boise State (4-1)
#14- Marquette (4-1) 
#15- Florida State (4-1)
#16-Syracuse (4-1)
#17-Hawaii (4-1)
#18-Kansas (2-3)
#19-Northwestern (1-4)
#20 Maryland (1-4) 

Standout Performers
PG - Richard Stoneking (NC) 23 assist, 6 Rebounds 6 points to lead North Carolina over Northwestern.
C - Kingdom Khan(ARK) Breaks NCAA record with 19 blocks 24 rebounds
PG- Victor Drunkenstien (IOWA) Suffers scary injury in win over Maryland

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[GM Lucas]

WBS ALL STAR NEWS

"No Suprise here, Black Rock's owner Nikola Roman sends Kurt berry to represent the Scorpions in the World All Star game. Already one of the league's best, averaging 34 points, 3 assist and 5 rebounds a game, Kurt berry has been playing exceptionally inspires basketball. Says he's playing for the fans, he's playing for a new contract but most of all he's playing to honor the memory of a fallen brother."

[GM Lucas]

International Basketball League News

"Puerto Rico Coquis vote to send their All Star sharp shooting small forward, Angel Nunez to the World All Star Challenge. Considerably humbled at the opportunity to play for his country and the land he loves he thanks his people and vows to make Boriquas proud"

[GM Lucas]

International Basketball League News

"With the blessings of veteran superstar Kengi Tenzo, Tokyo will send young budding star, Talon Yamada to represent them in the world All Star game. Talon was said to be honored at this highest praise and vows to usher in a new dynasty of basketball throughout the world for Kengi and the Tokyo basketball association"

[GM Lucas]

WEEK 10 NEWS

PLAYER OF THE WEEK


Mila Pires has been quietly making a case for MVP in Smokey Mountain averaging 26 points he's doing all the little things that have propelled Smokey Mountain to third place in the division and has made it known that he would like to be chosen to play against his fellow French men in the World All Star game. [/b][/font][/size][/color]--------------

LEAGUE NEWS

-(D.C) Takes over first place for the first time all season having gone 9-1 int he last ten games. Don Potus says tickets sales for the playoffs will begin selling after the world All Star game

-(Texas) Owner Morgan Dean Steps down and lets Coach Grimes go abck tot he sideline and then watches his coach make huge substitution blunder down the stretch witch many Texas fans are saying cost them the game. No Coment from Owner Morgan Dean[/b][/i]

-(Black Rock) After upsetting Seattle and going 8-2 since the Black rock Tragedy, word is coming that Larry Keely may have suffered another injury.

-(Manhattan) A week after Eddie Phoenix gives GM Zelda Cortes vote of confidence, sources have come up that a Owner Eddie Phoenix has met with a potential new GM, the same GM that Panama is seeking to replace GM Justin with.

-(Seattle) Losing to Black Rock has fans questioning did GM josh do enough to help support Maryjan Jovonavic.

-(Mexico City) Mexico wins nail biter as Spark Phoenix shows up with a shirt that reads "MEXICO ALL STAR" while passport issues cause delay and confusion over Gilbert Blanks availability for the game

-(Oakland) Eloy Tusk already fed up with GM Justin's lack of commitment will make announcement shortly

-(Panama City) The Trustees in charge collectively elect to send Rookie Phenom Terrel Robinson to the World ALL Star Game then find out the league amended their schedule until a permanent owner is resolved. Panama will have no games for the upcoming week.

-(Smokey Mountain) Players are responding well to the new GM as Merton is showing signs of rejuvenation off the bench

-(Motor City) Motor City finds themselves out of first place for the first time all season but the bigger story being Fender not riding back with the team after being sat by coach Grimes in the second game of a major series with Vancouver. Fender tells reporters that he may take a year off to pursuit other interest after the season.

-(Bar Harbor) Lost a big game as they see themselves fall to 4th.

-(Vancouver) Finds themselves 2 games ahead in the division lead with less then 15 games to play in the season [/i]


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----WBS INJURY NEWS----


Seattle Grunge:Maryjan Javonavic: Sore Shoulder: 4 days
Black Rock Scorpions: Larry Keely; Torn Meniscus: 6-8 weeks


----------INTERNATIONAL BASEKETBALL LEAGUE----------

IBA IS ON WORLD ALL STAR GAME TRAINING




-----IBA NEWS-----

(AUSTRALIA) Cease Fire uses descriptive language some are saying is racial motivated when describing what he expects from the World All Star game.

(SERBIA) Mario Wright says after the IBA dominates the WBS in the World All Star he will retire and hopes to become a coach[/i]

(NEW ZEALAND) More shocking details about the Ako brothers involvement in a world wide cell phone data trafficking scheme continues pushes the IBA to remove New Zealand from the IBA forfeiting their season. IBA making decision of any player should represent them int he W.A.S game 

(PUERTO RICO) Puerto Rico seems to be a hot bed of sports excitement as many of the teams players are looking to make the jump to the WBS

(CANADA) J.J Wessel has to leave the Canadian team and head back to finish school as former professor of his Almer Mater says he never passed his senior capstone so he should have never been able to graduate. Wessel declares that he will be at the W.A.S Game

(TOKYO) SG, Talon Yamada was seen in Alabama supporting his older brother currently playing for the HIFL leagues Alabama nighthawks. .

(VENICE) Owner Paulina Picasso closes the doors on Venice stating her boredom with the sport and lack of profit from games no longer interest her and will design clothes instead. William Kelley is still on pace to represent Venice int he W.A.S game

(AFRICA) ask the IBA to please allow another team to send a second player as they do not wish to embarrass themselves by sending a poor performing player in the wake of losing their beloved prince they do not want to suffer any more heartbreak.

(BRAZIL) Brazilian superstar Doug Paul shows up in a Brazilian emergency room with a burning down below. Sources say he was stricken by an STD after a night of partying with former MMA fighter Anderson Silva.

(JAMAICA) Abel Marley was chosen to open the W.A.S game ceremonies with a song Tribute to his father Bob Marley

NCAA TOP 20
#1- Iowa (6-0)
#2-Oregon (6-0)
#3-North Carolina (6-0)
#4- Akron (5-1)
#5- Tulsa (5-1)
#6- UCONN (5-1)
#7- Marquette (5-1) 
#8-Colorado State (4-2)
#9- Arkansas (4-2)
#10- Washington (4-2)
#11- Utah (4-2)
#12- St. Johns (4-2)
#13- Boise State (4-2)
#14- Miami (4-2) 
#15- Florida State (4-2)
#16-Syracuse (5-1)
#17-Hawaii (4-2)
#18-Kansas (3-3)
#19-Northwestern (2-4)
#20 Maryland (1-5) 

Standout Performers
PG - Herny Sullivan (Syracuse) 14 assist, 16 Rebounds 26 points to lead Syracuse over Maryland.
C - Dushan Pasic-(Kansas) 23 points, 14 rebounds, 6-8 3 point shooting
PG- Victor Drunkenstien (IOWA) out for season after tearing ACL

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[GM Lucas]

BREAKING NEWS

Panama finds new owner as former Panama City Superstar and hall of Famer Richard Karcher puts together a group to purchase his former team the Panama City beakers. News came as the ownership group was pressured by the league to find a new owner before being allowed to continue their season. Sources close to the situation say that former hall of famer Richard Karcher had been in talks with former owner, Jaxx rummy who still has not been found since his voyage and is presumed to be lost at sea. The former owner had already handed over the Breakers to an ownership group to find a new owner and now they have. Before the ink could dry Richard Karcher announces he has hired a new GM, GM Talon. Richard Karcher has stated he and newly hired GM Talon have worked out detailed specifics on what is expected and hopes to see the Breakers set sail on the high seas sooner than later.