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USA Cup Quarterfinals Preview
by Buzz Beat Daily

TarTeam (NBBA) @ Mill City Thunder (NBBA)
A Cup clash worthy of the final arrives early. TarTeam enter at 12–4, balanced and battle-tested, while Mill City Thunder — last season’s NBBA champions — are still hungry. After lifting the league crown, Mill City now have eyes on adding a Cup trophy to their collection. With Dogana, Quiroz, and Ruojia anchoring the squad, they have the star power, but TarTeam’s defensive versatility makes this a heavyweight showdown. Expect fireworks.

Virginia Cavaliers (NBBA) @ The LA Lions (NBBA)
With Charles Nguyen fully back in rhythm, the Cavaliers bring a dangerous all-around lineup into Los Angeles. They’ll need every ounce of firepower to withstand the Lions, who are led by Buonfini and Siracusa and thrive when their home crowd gets loud. Both clubs sit in the middle of the NBBA pack, so the Cup offers a rare chance at hardware. Expect a grind-it-out duel where one spark — a hot shooting night, a defensive stand — swings the balance.

Flashover (NBBA) @ LionPride (II.2)
Flashover enter as defending Cup champions, but their path to a repeat isn’t easy. They’ve loaded up for another deep run, running the second-highest payroll in the NBBA to fuel this push. LionPride, meanwhile, are hungry to return to the top flight after last season’s relegation. Led by the American guard duo Tyrone Carmichael and Tommy Bob Chow, they currently lead II.2 and look every bit the part of a team ready to come back. Can LionPride’s guards topple the Cup holders?

Splash Gang (NBBA) @ Jumpstop Jumpers (II.3)
The most intriguing matchup of the quarters. Splash Gang’s explosive, guard-heavy attack, powered by Sohn’s outside shooting, faces off against the undefeated II.3 powerhouse. Jumpstop Jumpers, led by Chow Yun You, have built a roster with a lower-tier D1 salary, looking every bit the part of a future NBBA squad. With promotion already within reach, Jumpstop now have a chance to announce themselves on the biggest stage. Experience vs. hunger — this might be the closest contest of the round.

Final Word
The Cup quarterfinals offer a perfect mix: reigning champions of both the NBBA (Mill City) and the Cup (Flashover) in action, tested by hungry rivals and ambitious D2 powerhouses. TarTeam’s clash with Mill City could decide the tournament’s eventual favorite, Flashover face the dangerous LionPride, and Jumpstop Jumpers have the chance to prove they’re already NBBA-caliber. One thing’s certain: by the end of this round, one dream of a double crown will be gone.

Thank you for the summary. Some regular starters were rested tonight in order to prepare for Thursday's important game.

Day 17 (Tuesday 9 September 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
ETBU Tigers 96 - Splash Gang 94
10inch Vertical 106 - Kings Knights 97
HumanFund 70 - The LA Lions 131
Resurrected Fury 75 - Stark Contrast 103
Mos Eisley Imperials 90 - Virginia Cavaliers 141
Visionaries 101 - Flashover 87
TarTeam 49 - Silverbacks 117
Mill City Thunder 95 - Beware of Dogs 71

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 141 : Virginia Cavaliers
Rebounds : 61 : Silverbacks
Assists : 37 : Virginia Cavaliers
Steals : 12 : Stark Contrast
Block Shots : 15 : Silverbacks

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 33 : E. Bajrektarević (Mill City Thunder)
Rebounds : 20 : R. Kozin (Splash Gang)
Assists : 11 : J. Andrews (Virginia Cavaliers)
Steals : 3 : F. Fontanete (10inch Vertical), G. Short (Kings Knights), C. Celentano (Stark Contrast), A. Taylor (Visionaries)
Block Shots : 7 : R. Kozin (Splash Gang), H. Masters (Silverbacks)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : J. Andrews (Virginia Cavaliers) (21 Points, 2 Rebounds, 11 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 29
Shooting Guard : J. Leone (Virginia Cavaliers) (27 Points, 3 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 33
Small Forward : D. Cho (Splash Gang) (25 Points, 6 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 28
Power Forward : W. Saucedo (Virginia Cavaliers) (28 Points, 18 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 46
Center : E. Bajrektarević (Mill City Thunder) (33 Points, 7 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35

MVP of the evening
W. Saucedo (Virginia Cavaliers) (28 Points, 18 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 46

The bad performance of the evening
G. Roby (Resurrected Fury) (4 Points, 6 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -9

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : G. Roby (Resurrected Fury) : 6 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : R. Lesickas (Splash Gang) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : I. Ricks (Resurrected Fury), W. Elkins (Mos Eisley Imperials), P. Biduido (Flashover), J. Gardiner (TarTeam), B. Garnett (TarTeam), A. Rooberg (Beware of Dogs) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : F. Ka Hon (Resurrected Fury) : 6 Three points

The best performer : J. Carandil (Kings Knights), C. Nguyen (Virginia Cavaliers) : Rating : 21.0

The worst performer : M. Bingham (HumanFund) : Rating : 2.0

NBBA Season 69 – Day 17 Recap (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Vertical Stun Knights, ETBU Edge Splash in Thriller
Day 17 was a night of heartbreak and shocks as 10inch Vertical marched into Kings Knights’ arena and stole a 106–97 win. The defeat was compounded for the Knights when Renan Kuyas sprained his knee, sidelining him for 11–22 days. Manager Kukas admitted he was left “speechless” after the double blow.

Meanwhile, in another dramatic finish, ETBU Tigers silenced Splash Gang’s home crowd in a nail-biter, 96–94. Leroy Varner’s clutch free throws sealed the deal, marking the second time this season ETBU have handed Splash a last-second defeat.

Mill City and Visionaries Claim Rare Road Wins
The defending champs Mill City Thunder took care of business with a 95–71 win at Beware of Dogs, powered by Bajrektarević’s 33 points. Elsewhere, the Visionaries played spoiler in Flashover’s gym, pulling out a 101–87 victory. Both road wins underscore how valuable — and rare — away triumphs remain in the NBBA.

Cavs and Lions Dominate, TarTeam and Flashover Rest Key Players
The Virginia Cavaliers unleashed their offense in a 141–90 demolition of the Mos Eisley Imperials, with W. Saucedo shining as MVP (28 pts, 18 reb). The LA Lions also steamrolled HumanFund 131–70 behind a balanced attack.

On the flip side, both TarTeam and Flashover clearly prioritized their looming USA Cup quarterfinal clashes, resting stars and paying the price. TarTeam fell 117–49 to the surging Silverbacks, while Flashover couldn’t hold off the Visionaries.

Stark Roll, Fury Still Winless
Stark Contrast stayed steady with a 103–75 win over Resurrected Fury, who remain mired without a victory.

Key Takeaways
• 10inch Vertical’s road stunner at the Knights’ house — plus Kuyas’ injury — shakes up the Big 8 playoff race.
• ETBU handed Splash Gang another heartbreaking home loss in the final seconds.
• Mill City and Visionaries delivered valuable road wins to tighten the standings.
• TarTeam and Flashover sacrificed league games with eyes on their USA Cup quarterfinals.
• Cavaliers and Lions flexed big-time offense, each dropping 130+ points.

Final Word
Day 17 delivered twists across the league — from Vertical’s shock win and ETBU’s clutch heroics, to the Cavaliers’ offensive explosion. With the Cup looming large and playoff seeding tightening, teams are being forced to choose their battles carefully.

Not this "AI recap" but one of the recent ones before it, I think it says I won when I lost, or lost when I won, and reports win-loss records that don't line up one way or the other. Typical AI hallucination fun

Still, thank you for posting them! They're fun!

Last edited by Peluin at 9/12/2025 1:50:21 AM

Semifinals:

Splash Gang (NBBA) vs. Mill City Thunder (NBBA)
Virginia Cavaliers (NBBA) vs. Flashover (NBBA)

Good luck everyone!

Day 18 (Saturday 13 September 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Splash Gang 51 - 10inch Vertical 136
Kings Knights 114 - HumanFund 66
The LA Lions 136 - Resurrected Fury 52
Stark Contrast 82 - ETBU Tigers 94
Virginia Cavaliers 49 - Visionaries 125
Flashover 62 - TarTeam 85
Silverbacks 87 - Mill City Thunder 102
Beware of Dogs 88 - Mos Eisley Imperials 131

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 136 : 10inch Vertical, The LA Lions
Rebounds : 69 : 10inch Vertical
Assists : 46 : The LA Lions
Steals : 16 : The LA Lions
Block Shots : 13 : Visionaries

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 40 : T. Meade (Visionaries)
Rebounds : 21 : Q. Laperche (Visionaries)
Assists : 11 : Q. Laperche (Visionaries)
Steals : 4 : W. Posey (10inch Vertical), F. Fontanete (10inch Vertical)
Block Shots : 6 : T. Salter (Kings Knights), W. Ruojia (Mill City Thunder)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : L. Feaster (ETBU Tigers) (27 Points, 5 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots), W. Ruojia (Mill City Thunder) (9 Points, 11 Rebounds, 9 Assists, 0 Steals, 6 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 29
Shooting Guard : T. Meade (Visionaries) (40 Points, 1 Rebounds, 8 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 45
Small Forward : P. Holtz (The LA Lions) (35 Points, 7 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 3 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 50
Power Forward : S. Haturini (Visionaries) (28 Points, 16 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 46
Center : Q. Laperche (Visionaries) (18 Points, 21 Rebounds, 11 Assists, 1 Steals, 4 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 51

MVP of the evening
Q. Laperche (Visionaries) (18 Points, 21 Rebounds, 11 Assists, 1 Steals, 4 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 51

The bad performance of the evening
G. Roby (Resurrected Fury) (5 Points, 0 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -11

Triple-Double of the evening
Q. Laperche (Visionaries) (18 Points, 21 Rebounds, 11 Assists, 1 Steals, 4 Block Shots)

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : L. Clinton (Resurrected Fury) : 6 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : T. Burk (Splash Gang), D. Abernathy (HumanFund), P. Holtz (The LA Lions), H. Terrasse (Stark Contrast), N. Irizarry (Virginia Cavaliers), N. Gardeck (Virginia Cavaliers), B. Kyle (Silverbacks) : 5 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : T. Burk (Splash Gang), R. Kozin (Splash Gang), I. Ricks (Resurrected Fury), C. Wood (Virginia Cavaliers), N. Tatum (Virginia Cavaliers), P. Biduido (Flashover), B. Crawford (Mos Eisley Imperials), R. Pike (Beware of Dogs) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : N. Irizarry (Virginia Cavaliers) : 6 Three points

The best performer : A. Taylor (Visionaries) : Rating : 21.5

The worst performer : B. Holder (HumanFund) : Rating : 2.0

NBBA Season 69 – Day 18 Recap (Saturday, September 13, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Visionaries Obliterate Cavaliers Behind Laperche’s Triple-Double
The Visionaries made the loudest statement of Day 18, annihilating the Virginia Cavaliers 125–49. Quentin Laperche was unstoppable, posting a monster triple-double (18 pts, 21 reb, 11 ast, 4 blocks) and earning MVP honors. With T. Meade pouring in 40 points, Visionaries’ frontcourt dominance was on full display.

Lions and Knights Grab Rare Road Wins
Two rare away victories came from mid-tier teams. The LA Lions stormed into Resurrected Fury’s gym and left with a 136–52 blowout, powered by Holtz’s 35 points and 10 assists. Meanwhile, the Kings Knights cruised past HumanFund 114–66, relying on stifling interior defense and a fast transition game to stay firmly in playoff contention.

ETBU Takes Down Stark, Mill City Holds at Home
The ETBU Tigers extended their hot streak with a gritty 94–82 road win over Stark Contrast. Feaster’s playmaking and balanced scoring carried ETBU as they climb into the elite tier. Meanwhile, the Silverbacks fell to defending champions Mill City Thunder 102–87 at Mill City’s home court. Bajrektarević (33 pts) and Ruojia’s rim protection (6 blocks) led Mill City’s charge, showing they remain serious contenders.

Vertical and TarTeam Cruise, Imperials Handle Dogs
10inch Vertical demolished Splash Gang 136–51, with Posey and Fontanete combining for 8 steals in a defensive clinic. TarTeam rolled past Flashover 85–62, taking advantage of star guard Harvey Lahaye’s groin injury, which will sideline him for 8–16 days. In the Great 8 basement, the Mos Eisley Imperials dispatched Beware of Dogs 131–88, marking another strong performance.

Key Takeaways
• Quentin Laperche posted a monster triple-double to lead Visionaries’ rout of the Cavaliers.
• The LA Lions and Kings Knights grabbed rare and valuable road wins over weaker squads.
• ETBU stunned Stark Contrast, keeping their hot streak alive.
• Mill City flexed championship pedigree with a strong home win over the Silverbacks.
• TarTeam rolled Flashover, now down Lahaye for at least two weeks.
• Imperials took another step forward with a dominant showing over Beware of Dogs.

Final Word
Day 18 underscored the importance of health and timing. With Lahaye sidelined, Flashover’s Cup and league hopes take a hit, while Visionaries and ETBU are peaking at the perfect moment. Road wins remain precious, and both the Lions and Knights capitalized, keeping themselves in the playoff hunt as the season approaches its stretch run.

Not this "AI recap" but one of the recent ones before it, I think it says I won when I lost, or lost when I won, and reports win-loss records that don't line up one way or the other. Typical AI hallucination fun

Still, thank you for posting them! They're fun!

Yes, they updating their engine I think and it has been messing up with tracking records correctly. I have been trying to proofread them before posting more thoroughly, but last several ones the AI has been on something as I correct one thing it messes up another thing. On and on like that… So my apologies if I miss a thing or two

Day 19 (Tuesday 16 September 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
ETBU Tigers 80 - The LA Lions 95
10inch Vertical 85 - Stark Contrast 125
TarTeam 87 - Virginia Cavaliers 104
Mill City Thunder 93 - Flashover 42
Mos Eisley Imperials 88 - Silverbacks 107
Visionaries 139 - Beware of Dogs 70
HumanFund 63 - Splash Gang 124
Resurrected Fury 62 - Kings Knights 117

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 139 : Visionaries
Rebounds : 67 : Splash Gang
Assists : 35 : Visionaries
Steals : 14 : Visionaries
Block Shots : 10 : ETBU Tigers, Mill City Thunder

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 33 : A. Conejos (Resurrected Fury)
Rebounds : 23 : R. Lesickas (Splash Gang)
Assists : 9 : J. Carandil (Kings Knights)
Steals : 4 : R. Escobar (Mill City Thunder)
Block Shots : 6 : H. Kangshan (ETBU Tigers)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : D. Cho (Splash Gang) (20 Points, 2 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 3 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 28
Shooting Guard : R. Anderson (Stark Contrast) (27 Points, 8 Rebounds, 8 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 36
Small Forward : D. Carmona (Silverbacks) (29 Points, 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 33
Power Forward : R. Lesickas (Splash Gang) (16 Points, 23 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 1 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40
Center : Q. Laperche (Visionaries) (20 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 34

MVP of the evening
R. Lesickas (Splash Gang) (16 Points, 23 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 1 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40

The bad performance of the evening
I. Ricks (Resurrected Fury) (5 Points, 6 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots)M. Rolen (Resurrected Fury) (0 Points, 4 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots)F. Fontanete (10inch Vertical) (4 Points, 2 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -11

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : A. Patton (Flashover) : 8 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : D. Sohn (Splash Gang), L. Varner (ETBU Tigers), F. Fontanete (10inch Vertical), I. Fisher (TarTeam), A. Patton (Flashover), B. Kyle (Silverbacks) : 5 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : S. Moldovan (Resurrected Fury), C. Cámpoy (Flashover), A. Patton (Flashover), G. Roberts (Flashover), W. Elkins (Mos Eisley Imperials), A. Rooberg (Beware of Dogs) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : P. Connor (Silverbacks), T. Meade (Visionaries), B. Dunning (Beware of Dogs), R. Elegido (Visionaries) : 5 Three points

The best performer : A. Taylor (Visionaries) : Rating : 22.0

The worst performer : R. Escobar (Mill City Thunder) : Rating : 1.0

NBBA Season 69 – Day 19 Recap (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Visionaries Crush Beware of Dogs with Statement Win
The Visionaries continue to send shockwaves through the NBBA, this time dismantling the Beware of Dogs on their own court, 139–70. Quentin Laperche (20 pts, 13 reb, 5 ast) once again dictated the flow inside, while T. Meade and R. Elegido lit it up from outside. The Dogs never stood a chance as Visionaries ran up the score with their league-leading offensive efficiency.

Flashover Wave the White Flag vs Mill City
In a bizarre scene, Flashover suited up just three players as the rest of the squad rested ahead of their looming USA Cup semifinal. The short-handed lineup left them utterly outgunned, falling 93–42 at home to Mill City Thunder. It was a stress-free road win for the reigning NBBA champions, who took care of business but clearly knew the opponent wasn’t putting up a fight.

Lions Take Down Tigers
The LA Lions grabbed an important away win over the ETBU Tigers, 95–80. Led by the American backcourt duo of Tyrone Carmichael and Tommy Bob Chow, the Lions’ balance on both ends of the floor proved too much. ETBU’s inside game kept them in range early, but the Tigers ran out of gas in the second half.

Stark Contrast Roll Over 10inch Vertical
Even on the road, Stark Contrast remain untouchable. They hammered 10inch Vertical 125–85 behind Ronald Anderson’s 27-point, 8-rebound, 8-assist showcase. With the win, Stark Contrast remain locked in on the #1 seed and continue to look like the most complete team in the league.

Cavaliers Finally Find a Spark
The Virginia Cavaliers put together one of their best nights of the season, stealing a 104–87 road win against TarTeam. Charles Nguyen looked sharp running the offense, and veteran scoring helped push them across the finish line. It’s been a difficult campaign, but this victory may give the Cavs a sliver of momentum.

Other Results
• Kings Knights breezed past tanking Resurrected Fury 117–62, with J. Carandil dishing 9 assists to lead the way.
• Silverbacks picked up a strong road win at Mos Eisley Imperials, 107–88, with Carmona shining on the wing.
• Splash Gang snapped back into rhythm, thrashing HumanFund 124–63 behind R. Lesickas’ monster 23-rebound performance.

Final Word
Day 19 saw the league’s top teams continue to assert dominance, with the Visionaries and Stark Contrast proving why they’re favorites, while Mill City Thunder handled a lightened Flashover squad with ease. The LA Lions’ road triumph and Virginia Cavaliers’ breakthrough win showed that surprises are still possible, but overall, the night reinforced the gap between contenders and the rest of the league.