Parlez De Nous Captures Both Fall League Titles (Photo: Tumblr.com)
Vet Group Captures Advanced Division Title (Photo: Tumblr.com)
Parlez De Nous Captures Both Fall League Titles - Dec 8, 2016
Parlez De Nous set out during the Fall League with the goal of capturing both the Advanced and Rec. Division Championships and on Tuesday night they did just that! All in attendance were treated to two thrilling games that will go down in NBBL History. PDN becomes the first organization to win the title in two separate divisions. The first game of the night featured (1) Parlez De Nous vs (3) Friendship Group. PDN jumped out to an early lead that they would not relinquish en route to the title. Friendship Group made a few timely runs however the deficit establish in the first seven minutes proved too tough a task to overcome. The duo of Jamar Coke (5'11''-G) and Roland Gaulton continued their great play knocking down sensational three's and highlight reel plays. Faisel Bello and Rex Gaulton were key as well. Jordan Nelson and Anthony Thomas led the Friendship Group in scoring. After the terrific start to the night with the Rec. Division Championship, the Advanced Division was a scintillating game that went right down to the final seconds. (2) Monstars and (1) PDN fought back and forth with the lead changing numerous times Throughout the game. Jonathan Maxwell (6'4''-G/F-82) knocked down a huge three with 26 seconds remaining to put PDN up by two points, then a steal on the next possession and fast break lay-up by league MVP, Manny Campbell (5'11''-PG) sealed the victory for PDN, completing their undefeated season. Campbell and Dwayne Harvey (5'10''-PG) led the way for PDN as they have all season. Ryan Christie (6'7''-PF-90) and Cam Michaud were terrific for the Monstars in a tough loss. We saw Ryan Christie really elevate his game to another level in the Championship game and throughout the season. Unfortunately with the absence of Andrew Cicuttini (6'7''-F) to their front line, Christie's efforts were just not enough. These teams have developed a great rivalry and it will be great to see them go toe-to-toe again as PDN will look to defend their titles in the summer 2017! Courtesy of: northborderbasketball.com
Vet Group Captures Advanced Division Title - Aug 9, 2016
Everyone writes their own story. Vet Group travelled a long road to reach the top of the mountain as they pick up their first ever NBBL Championship title under GM Luc Stevenson . A pool of 16 strong teams gave the Vet Group a battle tested road, game after game. However, their ability to lock and load from the outside and play big time basketball down the stretch of games helped them secure the top spot this season. Vet Group finished third in the Western Conference during the regular season and made quick work of their first two opponents in the playoffs en route to the Championship. Vet Group got out to the early lead and held a 30-27 margin going into the half. Parlez De Nous made a great come back to take the lead late in the second half however, Vet Group proved to be too much for PDN in a thrilling Championship game. Team captain/GM Luc Stevenson said he felt that he had the best team entering the season and this was his "YEAR" for a championship and he definitely didn't disappoint. This group truly resembled their team name exhibiting great poise, cohesiveness and chemistry throughout the entire season, helping to propel them to NBBL Champions. Jeremy Leonard-Smith (6'4''-F) earned his first ever Finals MVP and NBBL Championship as he tallied 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. This was Leonard-Smiths first season in the NBBL and all season he was a league stand out but tonight Inside the paint, or outside beyond the three point line, the 6'3 muscle man controlled the game by using unmatched strength dominating the game on the offensive end. Courtesy of: northborderbasketball.com
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