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.

[GM Lucas]

WEEK 11 NEWS

PLAYER OF THE WEEK


Even without Larry Keely, Kurt Berry puts Black Rock on his back and carries Black rock into second place surpassing Seattle Grunge who had a rough week. After Suffering a devastating loss to the Black rock family then losing All Star Guard Larry Keely for the year, everyone wrote Black Rock off. One ESPN insider said, "No team and overcome what Black rock has had to deal with so I think Finally, the run is over" Kurt Berry heard the message and it did not sit well. Black rock is on one hell of a run and looks to keep it going. With a week left to the world All Star Game many are putting Kurt berry into the MVP conversation.  [/b][/font][/size][/color]--------------

LEAGUE NEWS

A week Left before World ALL star and some teams have not chosen their representative all-star. IBA will finalize this week.

-(D.C) D Goes 10-0 in their last 10 games. With the Patriots rolling into the last week before the World All Star, owner Don Potus ckaimed "We are the best, that is known, and in all honesty every award this league has to offer should be going to every member of the Patriots"

-(Texas) With no comment from Owner Morgan Dean, Texas watches their Saviors lose another two games despite outstanding performance from Babayaga. Father of Cassey and super-agent KGB says it's time for his son to move on and play for a winner. [/b][/i]

-(Black Rock) Black Rock has Seattle number this season and has gone 7-1 over the last 10 games. Kurt berry said "We already had to Bury a brother we aren't gonna bury this season"

-(Manhattan) Manhattan continues showing some potential in their rollercoaster season. Another win beating Vancouver, then following it up with a lost to Vancouver has owner Eddie Phoenix JR thinking of a big offseason.   

-(Seattle) tails spin week as Maryjan comes off the bench after refusing to sit out due to injury. Watches Seattle lose three games as they suffer another injury as Sheppard goes down with a concussion.

-(Mexico City) Mexico owner Miguel "Pancho" Chacon puts vote of confidence on GM Big Dog as he tells Mexico City fans, The big Dog has us in the right direction, give her time and we will have a title, I'm confident of that.

-(Oakland) GM Justin fired from another team has owner Eloy Tusk ready to sell Oakland to an over sea's buyer.

-(Panama City) New GM stays away from team to assess and scout from remote location. Sources say he doesn't want to tamper and let the season play out as he prepares for major overhaul.

-(Smokey Mountain) Despite playing well, Smokey Mountain is at .500 and 8 games back with less than 15 to go. Merton tells reporters that he will be leaving Smokey Mountain after the season. not sure if it's on another team or off into the sunset.

-(Motor City) Motor City keep pace with DC and is trailing by one game. Fender tells reporters after Motor City wins the title he will take time off and try out for a football team in the PFL. Syas he's accomplished so much in basketball and wants a new challenge.

-(Bar Harbor) Bar Harbor wins big game but makes up no ground. Coach was seen getting into a verbal confrontation with a fan as he exited the arena.

-(Vancouver) Another loss to Manhattan brings Black Rock closer as suddenly it's a three team race to the top in the west.  [/i]


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----WBS INJURY NEWS----


Seattle Grunge:Zac Sheppard: Concussion Day by Day
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 is healthy and telling reporters that when IBA wins, WBS should consider either expanding to let IBA teams in or shutting its door as the inferior league. 

(SERBIA) Mario Wright thinks evertything wrong with Bar HArbor started when they hired GM Franchise[/i]

(NEW ZEALAND) Has been banned from further IBA play due to scandal.

(PUERTO RICO) With HIfl announcing it's move to Puerto Rico, PR is petitioning the WBS to bring a team over as well. HIFL GM of the Hurricanes has backed the plan and thinks WBS should consider bringing a team in.

(CANADA) J.J Wessel cleared to play in World All Star, has take final night before

(TOKYO) SG, Talon Yamada watches older brother retire from Alabama, jokes with reporters that he would love to try and be a receiver like his younger brother Jett in the HIFL. many think it's not a joke.

(VENICE) Owner Paulina Picasso has meeting with Oakland owner Eloy Tusk about possible purchase of the Oakland Hustle.

(AFRICA) The Lions den which the Lion kings played was condemned and torn down and will be made into a basketball school and gym. 

(BRAZIL) Doug Paul expresses embarrassment over STD reporting, says he will no longer represent Brazil after what he felt was a betrayal of press and play as a free agent in the WAG.

(JAMAICA) Abel Marley has drawn interest from two teams in WBS, teams not mentioned as speculation grows of cross league tampering.

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

Standout Performers
PG - Herny Sullivan (Syracuse) 12 assist, 12 Rebounds 32 points to lead Syracuse over Maryland.
C - Raheem "Wrecking Crew" Morgan (PF)-(Florida State) 44 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks
PG- Victor Drunkenstien (IOWA) Says he'll be ready by next season to play on any WBS team that drafts him.
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[GM Lucas]

WEEK 11 NEWS

SLAM DUNK AND 3-POINT CONTESTANTS ANNOUNCED


SLAM DUNK CONTESTANTS

Dunk Contest

Bar Harbor Storm - DUNKATRON

Texas Saviors - KASEY GORBOCHOV BABAYAGA

Seattle Grunge - RYU KEN HIRO

Smokey Mountain Mist - Higgins McSwine

Serbian Tigers - MARIO WRIGHT

3-POINT CONTESTANTS


Smokey Mountain Mist - John Holden


Panama City breakers - Storm McCastle


Black Rock Scorpions - Kurt Berry


Motor City Machines - Lucas Fonseca


Manhattan  Moguls - Dustin Gilchrist


Tokyo Samurai - Talon Yamada

[GM Lucas]

WBS ALL STAR NEWS

"Six more teams finalize their World All Star Selection. With a few of these picks no brainers, there were two that stood out that book ends this wave of entries. while many thought Panama would be the only team sending a rookie to the World All Star game, Oakland's owner Eloy Tusk sends rookie from Serbia, Alexander Ludwig to represent the Oakland Hustle. Alexander Ludwig being 23 years old had already been playing professional sports in Russia since 16 and is already well verses in the international games having already played against most the talent that the IBA will be sending. The surprise was Rookie All Star Terrell Robinson. While many felt this was the only choice and a voice that has proven himself in the league so far there were some chirps about Erick Victor being the representative. While the WBS looks to finalize their selections there is still one team who has not made a decision, the Smokey Mountain Mist who some believe are deciding between hometown hero Higgins Mcswine and Venice sensation Mila Pires, both deserving players will finalize the roster, but we will wait and see. The IBA looks to also finalize their roster in the next coming days"

[GM Lucas]

International Basketball League News World All Star Line Ups

Venice Piraeus-SF-WILLIAM KELLY

Serbian Tigers-PG-JULIUS HARDWICK

Formerly of Brazil-C-DOUG PAUL

Australian Roos-PF-CEASE FIRE

Puerto Rico Coquis-SF-ANGEL NUNEZ

----------BENCH-------------

Jamaica Galeo-SG-ABEL MARLEY

Serbian Tigers-PG-MARIO WRIGHT

Tokyo Samurai-SG-TALON YAMADA

New Zealand Northern Lights-SF-Thanos Stone

Canadian Mounties-SG-J.J WESSEL

Tokyo Samurai-PG-Kengi Tenzo

Puerto Rico Coquis-SF-Cuba Macey

[GM Lucas]

WEEK 13 NEWS

PLAYER OF THE WEEK



DERION WILLIAMS

Leading his team to 3-0 in the final week before the break, Derion Williams has stepped up and once again has entered the MVP conversation. With a 3 game stretch we ere he scored 125 points, 28 boards, 8 assist and 8 boards and added 7 block shots to boot, Derion absolutely put on a  clinic and has Vancouver riding high with only two weeks left in the season.

LEAGUE LEADING AWARD LEADERS

MVP

1. Maryjan Jovanovic (Seattle)
2. Lucas Fonseca (Motor City)
3. Johnny Walls (D.C)
4. Derion Williams (Vancouver)
5. Kurt Berry (Black Rock)

Rookie of the Year

1. Spark Phoenix (Mexico)
2. Alexander Ludwig (Oakland)
3. Ryu Ken Hero (Seattle)
4. Terrell Robinson (Panama City)
5. Storm MCastle (Panama City)

6th Man

1. J'Dinkalagae Margoone (Motor City)
2. Brandon Hollbrook (Seattle)
3. Al Fuller (Texas)
4. Dunkatron (Bar Harbor)
5. Larry Tart (Vancouver)

-------WORLD ALL STAR GAME NEWS--------

International Basketball Associations tuns the WBS. What was an amazing game that WBS take a 40-33 lead into the second quarter. The second opened with a 24-8 runs by the IBA as Angel Nunez and William Kelley started the surge. The IBA scored 50 int he second quarter and at half time IBA lead 83-74. WBS opened the third quarter and gave some medicine back as Babayaga and Chadwick open the third to score the WBS first 17 points of the quarter. In the third we say 4 players foul out Kurt Berry and Derion who was covering Cease Fire all night in many moments that would become tense and the two had to be separated. On the IBA side we saw Julius Hardwick hit the showers. Going into the 4th quarter tied at 117 a piece. The first 6 minutes go the fourth quarter was some of the most aggressive we have seen all night the IBA lose Doug Paul and Abel Marley to the showers followed by the WBS Jared Anderson and Rookie Terrel Robinson follow right behind for a total of 7 players, 4 from the WBS. The last quarter would be known as a game for the ages. 11 lead changes as Cease Fire for the IBA and Maryjan Jovanovic for the WBS would start to dominate the quarter. Later down the stretch, Fender Esquire who was having a solid game but finding it hard to get easy buckets as team IBA put Nunez and Macey on him all night. Fender scored 20 but went 1-6 in the last 3 minutes at the free throw line. the game would come down to the last 25 seconds. With IBA leading 168-165, we watched John holden who had been 3-8 from the three-point arch hit a massive 3 pointer to tie the game with 7 seconds left. William Kelly already with 22 assist, 9 rebounds and 29 points would give the play of the night. He would take the inbound pass from Tenzo and make a move to drive as he gave a no look pass to Talon Yamada, John Holden with terrific defense goes up as Talon Yamada shoots a fade away three pointer right over John Holden from the corner and as time expires the ball goes in stunning the crowd at the Chicago united center. The IBA teams floods the center of the court as the WBS stood watching stunned. Coach Wallace and Long stunned. The crowd showed respect and started clapping and cheering the IBA team. Many players on the WBS side began applauding while others left the court with their towels on their head extremely upset. No one knows what ripples this will have going forward but WBS brass along with many sponsors where not happy.

Von Doom would watch in pure pride and amazement what a team he put together accomplished.

WORLD ALL STAR GAME MVP

Wiliam Kelly lead the IBA team with 23 assist, 29 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks and went 15-15 from the free throw line.

3-Point and Dunk Contest Winner

DUNK CHAMPION

Dunkatron

The night would see high flying and creative dunks from Higgins MCswine and Ryu Ken Hiro. At one point We saw Higgins bounce it off the glass within his left and catch it with his right hand, throw it underneath both legs then switch hands in a reverse dunk, no one was going to beat DUNKATRON tonight who would blow the judges away with a windmill, through the legs and around the back monster jam that had judges falling off their seats and nearly running out the arena and giving the WBS the win for the night.

3-POINT CHAMPION

TALON YAMADA

John Holden didn't look like he could be beat going a perfect 25-25 in the first round and near perfect 14-15 int he second. Had him face off against Talon Yamada who had gone 21-25 and 23-25 to go up against holden int he finals of the 3-point contest. Both men would line up at opposite ends of the court and a timer would go off. basket for basket until talon missed his first shot on the third rack. Holden had been lighting it up but had missed the 2 point money ball in the fourth rack leaving Yamada up by one as both men went into the final rack. Holden and Yamada would both missed the first ball, but with time winding down both men put up the last shot, with holden needing the money ball to win the contest, Watch as the ball hit the rim, then off the glass and climb back out while Yamada hit the bottom of the net giving Yamada the win for the IBA

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

-(D.C) Johnny Walls was not happy with coach Wallace and coach long choosing to start Fender and Chadwick over himself and Jared Anderson. Says "It's not ego, it's strategy, I would have hit a lot more free throws"

-(Texas) Owner Morgan Dean says future all-star games should strictly be chose by fans and the starters should be the five statically leading the league in their position. He's furious over the amount of Advertisements rumored to be pulling away from the WBS [/b][/i]

-(Black Rock) Berry tells reporters he feels like he let the team down by fouling out. "I'm not a rookie, We weren't overseas we were home, We should have played better but hats off to them, they took it to us.

-(Manhattan) after only logging 9 minutes Dustin Golchrist says coach long cost us the game. 

-(Seattle) With a game out of second place Seattle suddenly finds themselves with in a race for the final spot with Black Rock, Bar Harbor and Smokey Moutain. Fans wanting to see Hollbrook to start, they are saying Seattle needs more fiery players starting. 

-(Mexico City) Mexico with potentially the rookie of the year candidate going up against their former player and current rookie of the year candidate Storm Mcastle. Storm Credits Coach Peck for his emergence, says "I wish I was still there, Me and Spark would have been a great tandem"

-(Oakland) Eloy Tusk let's the cat out of the bag when he let's reporters know he taking the team to Colorado.

-(Panama City) Has just been purchased by media billionaires the McMahon family.

-(Smokey Mountain) Players and fans are excited to be fighting for the fourth playoff spot, They say GM JAM needs to make the right moves to make it happen and start Merton Again.

-(Motor City) A twitter post is sent out by WBS Superstar Lucas Former showing a video of him making all his free throws.

-(Bar Harbor) After going 6-4 in the last 10 games and watching Seattle stumble, GM Franchise and Bar Harbor find themselves needing a lot of help but still alive in the playoff hunt with two weeks left.

-(Vancouver) Derion tells reporters that the IBA belongs and are the real deal and hopes they find their way to the WBS but also says, that was an exhibition and now the real games are here and those are the ones he need to win.   [/i]

-------INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL NEWS--------

Jean Claude Von Doom was said to be already speaking to the WBS brass about a possible merger. Says though the IBA put together a great team, there is not enough talent to keep the IBA a float but thinks there is enough talent between both leagues an the upcoming draft class to expand the league into two divisions a US Division and Oversea's division. Says he will be closing the doors to this season as there is no need to crown a IBA champ because the IBA is already the WORLD CHAMPS.

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

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

[GM Lucas]

BREAKING NEWS

WESTERN PLAYOFFS

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EASTERN PLAYOFFS

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With a 4th play tie with Seattle and Smokey Mountain, the playoff picture comes down to tie breakers that take us all the way to conference and divisional records. Giving Seattle a 2 game boost and sending them to the playoffs for the second straight year under GM Josh. Along with Seattle meeting GM Ele and the Vancouver Freeze, GM Gooch finds himself once again in the playoffs with his new team Motor City against first time GM, GM Gates and the DC Patriots.

[GM Lucas]

BREAKING NEWS

Commissioner Jules Jackson has resigned as WBS Commissioner amid rumblings that the WBS and IBA are in talks of a major merger. Rumblings since the World All Star game comes on the heels of major advertising pulling out of WBS leaving a huge financial hole for the World Basketball Stars league. Many from within the WBS Committee and board of trustees do not believe the WBS can withstand this type of financial blow admitting that advertisements was the leading force of revenue for smaller market teams like Panama City, Oakland, Smokey Mountain and Black Rock. To add to the already unsteady foundation the WBS seems to currently be resting on, many teams are closing their doors permanently. Black Rock announced that they have filed bankruptcy and are liquidating all assets. Eloy Tusk of the Oakland Hustle has grown incredibly frustrated with the state of Oakland basketball, the fans and inability of the WBS to properly function on a consistent level. The purposed purchase of the Panama City Breakers to a team lead by WBS hall of Famer and Players Union president Richard Karcher has hit a major snag and word out of Smokey Mouintain is that Owner Cyrus Skinner is that Smokey Mountain is being sold to an unknown owner from the IBA. We were able to get a word from former Commissioner, Jules Jackson

"Truth is, we have been going for a long time, 12 seasons to be exact and though I wasn't part of all it I was part of the big stuff. This league has endured many controversies, countless teams breaking ground then leaving within 3 seasons. Owners nont being able to solidify any consistency within their organization and most importantly, the WBS has not done a great job obtaining and retaining GM's throughout the league. The GM who are here have done a magnificent job but the truth is there are 12 teams, 8 GM's. When our most storied franchises like Manhattan and Panama City can't retain GM's. Wrap all that up and then put us in front of the world against a bunch of international stars, WBS cast offs and rejects then watch them beat the very best in the world, well, I would say a name change of the World Basketball Star moniker is in line for a massive overhaul. quite frankly, advertisements were the life blood of the WBS and now they have all gone looking for international teams and players to support and I don't blame them, they have been our life raft for 12 years, they are moving on and so am I"

More Major News to come.

[GM Lucas]

------LEAGUE NEWS-------

"Fans are outraged across the WBS due to massice blackouts. The WBS have filed multiple lawsuits against the Satellite company currently under contract to broadcast the WBS along with Paramount and all of the Viacom subsidiaries for national blackout of first round playoffs games Between Vancouver and Seattle and Motor City and DC. With DC having their own network owned by their owner Don Pouts, many along the midwest, southern and western regions of the united were blackout from televised games. A representative who wanted to remain anonymous reported that due to massive exodus of advertisements, marketing analyst predict that WBS will not have the financial backing to cover the cost to have the networks in question cover the games. This would lead to a breach of contract and lawsuits of their own would have to be filed against the WBS. Owner of DC Pontus reached you to strike a temporary deal for networks to stream of his own Statewide network of DCTV and allow advertisements to join his network in order to stabilize the Finacial foundation and allow the WBS time to get their affairs in order. Don Potus reached out..

"We are in a yuge crisis at the moment. I, the chief executor and owner of this wonderful team here in DC. This wonderful group of men, group of Patriots deserve to be honored amongst basketball fans and purist alike. This great counry of ours is being denied access to one of the most wonderful basketball teams to ever grace the WBS and quiet honestly, I find that deplorable. Coporate greed and mishandling of allocated funds have lead to this recession in such a great league and I can't stand by and watch. I have decided that someone needs to come to the aide of the WBS and help lead them out of the darkness and into the light. I am hoping the advertisements and networks agree on our temporary deal to handle such a huge finaical load and we once again can make WBS GREAT AGAIN!"

[GM Lucas]

------PLAYOFFS NEWS-----

Vancouver and Motor City take commanding leads in pivotal game 5's

                               


3-2                                     3-2

Vancouver vs Seattle
After Seattle took a 2 games to 1 lead int he western conference finals. Vancouver has been won the next two games by a total margin of 18 points. Maryjan Jovanovic would be having a career series if it wasn';t for Derion Willaims who have already scored 55 points in two different game in this series. Seattle goes back home to try and even the series and fly back to Vancouver for a game 7

Motor City vs D.C
Motor City has come out all hands on deck since losing to DC going into the playoffs then losing to DC in the first game. motor City went on to 3 consecutive games but couldn't close out DC in game 5 as DC survived elimination and must now get two in a row. not an impossible mission but Motor City is looking to close out DC at home to avoid going back to DC for a game 7.

[GM Lucas]

----LEAGUE NEWS----

Players across the league are reacting possible rumors that the WBS may be closing it's door in a merger with the IBA. Sources have reported that while some players are indifferent many big names that carry star power are not interested in playing overseas or for any other league that is not the WBS. Two confirmed players who will not be part of any merger are Motor City's Small forward Fender Esquire and Toronto's Power forward Derion Williams. As of right now many other are spealing with their agents and will not commit to any decisions until more information is released but we caught up with both men during the playoffs and here is what they had to say

DERION-
"I play in Toronto, I live in Boston, my family is in Massachusetts. Playing my entire career in Toronto was hard enough but I made it work because I love the fans of this city. I won't play in Serbia or Australia. Family is important to me and if I have to choose then maybe it's time I polish off my college cleats. I have a ton of game left in me but maybe it's no longer in basketball"

Fender-
"I've done everything I have wanted to in the WBS. My credentials are here. I am true blue American boy. I turned down Vancouver's offer two season ago because I play here, in the states. I have no desire to play anywhere else. I have already said that I am stepping away after this year. I wasn't sure retirement was on the Dockett but if WBS cease to exist then, Hey I used to be a Wide Receiver for Rutgers, my agent and I have already been in contact with the PFL. I need to venture out, try something new so if there is no WBS, then I'll try my hand at going back tp play football, I'm getting kind of bored with basketball anyway"

[GM Lucas]

----PLAYOFF NEWS----

4-2

VANCOUVER IS MOVING ON TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Seattle hosted Vancouver in a must win game 6 and could not hold off Vancouver as Seattle once again fell short of their title dreams. Vancouver's Derion Williams 27 points and 10 boards help carry Vancouver to game clinching win that send Vancouver back to the finals to try and win a third title since Derion Willaims was drafted. Vancouver never trailed in the game. IN an unfortunate circumstance Seattle superstar power forward Maryjan Jovanovic left the game 8 minutes in the second quarter with what was later diagnosed as torn MCL suffered when Maryjan was making a play for a rebound falling of out bounds and collided with Vancouver's Ivan Drago. Maryjan Got up and tried to shake it off but it was obvious within minutes he could not move and fell to the ground in pain. The crowd was stunned as they saw their potential superstar forward and MVP being helped by teammates Zac Sheppard and Vancouver's Derion Williams. A stunned crowd stood in ovation for both their superstar and Derions sportsmanship. Seattle came out and tried to light a spark but guard Eran Aharoni could not get it going having the single worst game of the season could not have come at a worst time playing 41 minutes and logging in more personal fouls than points and assist combined. The stunned crowd was silent as what was left of the Seattle crowd when the game ended stood on their feet and applauded their team and started chanting MVP for Maryjan who was courtside on crutches.

[GM Lucas]

----PLAYOFF NEWS----

3-3

After taking a commanding 3 games to 2 lead DC fought back to tie the series as game seven shifts back to DC for a final battle between both Eastern conference power houses. Motor City had their hometown rocking as it looked like GM Gooch, coach Wallace and Lucas Fonseca was once again headed to another championship game. Leading the first three quarters with stellar play for both their superstars Fender and Fonseca the crowd was active and on their feet all night, Well Johnny Walls and Jelani Stewart had other plans as Johnny Walls put DC on his back scoring 41 points with 5 assist and 9 boards. Jelani Stewart contributed with 23 points of his own as the fourth quarter belonged to DC. Going in tthe fourth quarter down by 5, with Lucas Fonseca in foul trouble all game, DC came out the fourth quarter on a 12-5 run and never looked back as DC now bring a game 7 back home.

[GM Lucas]

----LEAGUE NEWS----

On the heals of major news regarding the merger and or buyout of the WBS to the IBA, Black Rock and Oakland have filed for bankruptcy. This comes with the announcement of the resignation of commissioner Jules Jackson. The dominoes also continue to fall as all paperwork filed by the group led by hall of famer Richard Karcher to buy the Panama City Breakers have rescinded their bid and have halted all progression and will no longer continue to pursue purchasing of the Panama City Breakers. Richard Karcher was said to be livid and seeking to file lawsuit against the league for what he believes was a low brow tactic to force Black Rock into Filing as opposed to selling in order to scare aware potential buyers in order to allow teams to liquidate their assets which the league hold complete ownership of all names, logos, brands and titles to be returned in which they could use as bargaining chips in their potential sale or merger to the IBA.

in other league wide news, many disgruntled fans have flooded their networks as fans are refusing to purchase future season ticket packages due to the unknown nature of where the WBS will be moving forward. Many WBS sports stores through the U.S have announced they will be closing down their doors at the conclusion of the season along with the Owner of the Texas Saviors who has severed ties connected with his owns ports stores and the WBS. He seeks to make international deal with the IBA and WBS in partnership.

[GM Lucas]

----PLAYOFF NEWS----

----WBS CHAMPIONSHIP----

DC comes back from 3-2 deficit to win game 7 on their court. In one of the best game of the entire playoffs, DC and Motor City fought tooth and nail. no team lead bby more than 3 the entire game as there were 16 lead changes. Lucas Fonseca put Morot City on his back and poured in 42 points and 8 rebounds in 31 minutes. It wasn't enough as Fender could not get going and in foul trouble early on as both players had suffered their 4th foul by half time. The foul trouble impacted Motor City as Fender could not get hot and ended the game with 7 point in 22 minutes and Stephen Scott, center who has filled in tremendously for the absence of Wie also fouled out in the start of the 4th quarter. But let's give credit where credit is due, Motor City suffered their own foul trouble issues with Walls, Stacks having to sit for the majority of the 3rd quarter and Jelani Stewart fouling out. But the difference came down to defense, and clutch play by big time role players Xavier Fonseca and Earl Tarver each pouring in 15 and 12 point respectfully but combining for 27 of the 62 rebounds which made the difference. DC out rebounded Motor city 62-46 which 17 of those boards were offensive rebounds for DC. The entire series was headlined but brother vs brother and Lucas and Xavier faced off, but Xavier drew the task of having to stop Fender and boy did he did a great job of doing so. Coach Reyes quickly saw the mismatch of speed when he tried to give the fans what they wanted by giving Xavier Fonseca the task of guarding his brother but both having very different games, Lucas was to fast and Coach Reyes made the change after the half of game 1. Johnny Walls could not help sharing a few words with Motor City coach, Coach Wallace as he walked off the court later stating all he told coach was "I could have helped us beat the IBA like I helped us win tonight"

A massive win for the first time DC Patriots. After a long history of failure in Minnesota, Don Potus bought the franchise in crisis, moved them to DC, brought in GM Gates and the rest is now history as the DC patriots will be in their very first ever WBS title game as Vancouver and Derion Williams tries to capture their third title.

[GM Lucas]

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0-1

In a game that ended with Jelani Stewart, Derion Williams and Earl Tarver all fouling out you wouldn't think the score would be 130-137 but it was and it was the early play of Johnny Walls and Jelani Stewart that set the tone and ended the first quarter with an 11 point lead. Vancouver would battle all night to bring the game within 3 by the end of the third quarter but 3 minutes into the fourth Derion and Jelani Stewart both fouled out as they had to be separated and technical were handed out to both teams after continuous hard fouls slowed the game down. Vancouver managed to get 7 guys in double figure scoring including 4 of them that had over 20. But along with Walls and Stewart scoring a combined 71 it was the defensive play of Xavier Fonseca that set the tone with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 blocks including two of them that came in the last 57 seconds of the game which stopped three-point shots by Mccain and Evans which also created turnovers to seal the game giving DC game 1 of the WBS Championship.

[GM Lucas]

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1-1

Vancouver could not go back to Vancouver down 2-0. After game one it seemed like they went back to the drawing board, game back and controlled the tempo. For Vancouver, cooler heads prevailed as once again Vancouver watch Jelani Stewart and Earl Tarver foul out once again but the difference was Derion stayed clean and managed to stay in the game to the tune of 31 points and 16 rebounds. The stats showed that DC should have won this game but after their lead in the first, Vancouver managed to gain a foothold of a lead and never let up. Vancouver was able to control the tempo and pacing of the game which didn't allow DC to get into their normal fast paced Rythm as they couldn't get any consistent runs going. The Freeze now goes back to Vancouver with home field advantage and hopes to take a commanding lead in the series. DC is going to have to show some self-control and avoid letting key players like Tarver and Steward foul out.

[GM Lucas]

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1-2

No one was fouled out this game but Johnny Walls was not going to let DC fall down 2-1 in Vancouver and scored 40 points in game 3. Jelani Stweart wouldn't him let it go alone with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assist. But there was another player on the other side, Derion Williams went on a tear and scored 52 points getting a bucket every time Vancouver needed a score and he wasn't alone as the rookie Ivan Drago poured in 33 and Ryan McCain dropped 34 to help Vancouver take a 2-1 lead in the series.

[GM Lucas]

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2-2

Derion Williams kept his hot hand from game 3, but DC regrouped after game 3 and everyone pitched in. 6 players scored in double digits for DC including two 30 point performances from Jelani Stewart and Johnny Walls. The crowd was jumping looking to take a commanding 3-1 lead but DC grabbed a first quarter lead and never looked back. Every time Vancouver got close another player on DC started nailing shots but the difference will be in the defense. DC out rebounded Vancouver 63-40 with Rookie Xavier Fonseca grabbing 17 boards and added 5 blocks. DC tied the series as they head back Home in what will be a huge game 5.

[GM Lucas]

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2-3

Vancouver played every single player on their team and came out the gate hot hitting their first 8 shots starting the game 16-5 but Johnny walls decided to answer back missing a triple double by 1 rebound. After coach Reyes called a time out with 7 minutes left int he first, DC came out and went on a 30-5 run ending the first quarter with a 35-25 lead. Derion Williams found himself in foul trouble early as coach Boone had to use every player on his bench to try and put together team that could defend DC but at the end Johnny walls 46 points, 10 assist and 9 boards were just to much as DC took a commanding 3-2 lead and is now are 1 game away from history as they head back to Vancouver. On the other side, Derion Williams and company are going to have to defend their home as Center Kwame Jackson told reporters as he was leaving that they should get ready for a game 7.

[GM Lucas]

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MVP

MARYJAN JAVONOVIC

At the age of 36, Maryjan Javonovic averaged 45.6 points this season while averaging 37 minutes. He added 4 rebounds and 4 assist as carried Seattle to the playoffs. GM Under Pants did all he could to assist Maryjan including going out to get All Star Center Zac Sheppard. At the end Maryjan did all he could and once again fell short in the first round. Runner ups Derion Willaims, Johnny Walls and Lucas Fonseca all had a case to be MVP but in the end the leagues voting committee decided that the most valuable player to his team was Maryjan Javonovic. Upon hearing the news of receiving the WBS most prestigious award, Maryjan announced his retirement.

[GM Lucas]

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Rookie of the Year

XAVIER FONSECA

The Rookie of the year award was dominated by Spark Phoenix, Alexander Ludwig and even Storm MCastle made a case after his trade to Panama avergaing 25.8 points and 9 rebounds a game but int he end the voters awarded the player who was our number 6 player on the board for this award, Xavier Phoenix. A defensive player has never gotten this award but while Xavier only averaged 12 points a game he lead the league in defensive trifecta; rebounds (14.7), Blocks (3.4) and steals (2.3) and was the absolute driving force in DC's defense throughout the season and continues to drive their defense in the playoffs.

[GM Lucas]

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6th Man of the Year

J'Dinklage Morgoone

J'Dinlage Morgoone was neck in neck in my book with Seattle's Brandon Hollbrook who made a great case but lost some playing time when Ryu Ken Hiro got hot. When Motor City's center Wei Quo Lie went down with a season ending injury, a lot of basketball analyst didn't think Motor City's bench was deep enough to withstand that loss but J'Dinklage stepped up to the plate and really hit a home run for motor City and now gets rewarded as the leagues 6th man of the year averaging 16 points, 3 assist, 5 rebounds and shooting an impressive 78% from the field and 92% from free throw line while playing 17 minutes a game. One of the last players signed in Free agency by Motor City but in week 5 J'Dinklage really made a name for himself and never looked back.

[GM Lucas]

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Defensive player of the Year

It's rare air that a rookie of the year is a defensive player, it's even more rare they are also defensive player of the year. While many players got close in categories like steals, rebounds and blocks, Xavier Fonseca lead in all three. Xavier might have left his mark when he became the only player in WBS history to record a triple double consisting of 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocks ad he added 4 steals for good measure. Some are saying given Xavier Fonseca played one year in Puerto Rico as an armature, that he shouldn't be considered a rookie, but his play in the WBS as a first-year professional qualifies him as just that. It was his defense that helped slow down his brother, All Star guard and former champion, Lucas Fonseca in the first round and lock up Fender Esquire. Xavier is the first player ever to win the triple crown of defense in the WBS and now sits alone as the only player to have ever done so.

[GM Lucas]

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4-2

Vancouver facing elimination on their home court was destined to be an epic game that would see DC and Vancouver take it back to the nation's capital in a winner take all game 7. Derion would show up with a fat 37 points to make it known that Vancouver would not go down without a fight. Defensive player of the year and rookie of the year found himself in uncharted territory facing foul troubles and was not much of a factor but that wouldn't matter s his back up and a player some thought at the start of the season would be a starter, Smoke Stacks came to play. Vancouvers Ryan McCain would pour in 25 of his points and add 11 boards but in the end, Jelani Stewart career quest to win a title was capped off by his own 25 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assist and steals. Johnny Walls was not going to be denied and let Jelani Stweart be denied as he came with 48 points, 10 boards and 5 blocks of his own to cap an amazing run that ends with a DC Patriots Championship. DC gets to raise the banner in their first and celebrate as Champions of the world.


THE NEW, WBS CHAMPIONS OF THE WOOOORLD. DC PATRIOTS