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Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 3/18/2024 4:02 pm

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1988 Quarterfinals
#1 Dovinwitt Louds 71, #8 Desherd City Dachshunds 74
Oh. My. Days. MVP Tyrone Buckley could not be stopped be the formidable defense of the Louds. Buckley's 43 points and 12 rebounds were major contributing factors in the upset victory. Further, with eight seconds remaining and a tied game, he was fouled hard on the way to the rack and still managed to lay the basket in. The impending free throw went through, and Dovinwitt's last minute dash for a three was wildly unsuccessful. Desherd City will advance to the second round, as the Louds title hopes come crashing down.

#4 Ensylvan Drakes 90, #5 The Team of the River Galloway 74
In the only chalked victory of this first round, Larry Antwan and Javen McFoster III lit the scoreboard up from the get-go. The duo combined for 55 of Ensylvan's 90 points - Antwan with 20 and McFoster with 35. Stanley Sweetney had a quietly solid night - 24 points on 11 shots and 13 rebounds to go with it - but received little help from elsewhere. The Team struggled on the defensive end, as McFoster controlled the play in the paint with relative ease. After 20 years in existence, the Ensylvan Drakes finally win their first playoff game in franchise history!!

#3 City Van East Sunrisers 58, #6 Luva Mountaineers 70
As much as the home arena was packed, the Sunrisers fans didn't have much to cheer for throughout the game. Luva powered through, particularly on the offensive rebounding, to clinch another playoff victory in their franchise's storied history. Sinclair Journey turned the clock back to the tune of 26 points and seven assists. The young City Van East team, especially Matt Morris, fell short of their lofty expectations. Morris had just 14 points and added six turnovers. Ja Perrano wasn't better, as he finished with a woeful 12 points and five turnovers.

#2 Simeka Sleuths 68, #7 Soup 82
Soup is now 2-0 against

Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 3/18/2024 3:32 pm

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1988 Playoffs
#1 Dovinwitt Louds vs. #8 Desherd City Dachshunds
Dovinwitt's defensive dominance displayed dastardly demonstrations daily. Desherd City, should supreme small-forward succeed sans supporting scalawags, seeks surmountable Saturday summit, surpassing central-western screamers.

#4 Ensylvan Drakes vs. #5 The Team of the River Galloway
It is going to be a brutal battle in the paint in Ensylvan between the Drake's Javen McFoster III and The Team's Stanley Sweetney. A perennial superstar, Sweetney looks to advance in the playoffs and add another trophy to his shelf. Will Larry Antwan do just enough for the Drakes to progress? Can The Team use their previous experiences to their advantage?

#3 City Van East Sunrisers vs. #6 Luva Mountaineers
Ja Perrano and Matt Morris are scary forces for the Sunrisers, but they are also rookies. This Luva squad is used to this playoff feeling, coming away with three titles in four trips to the OCS Finals. However, Sinclair Journey struggled mightily this year. Will the Sunrisers assert dominance on their home floor? Do the Mountaineers have one more playoff run in them?

#2 Simeka Sleuths vs. #7 Soup
My, my my. The previous OCS Finals was too much fun to go without a rematch. I doubt anyone expected it to come in the first round, though. Simeka's Sol Renfro and Brody Rizzo captain an experienced squad that is looking to avenge their 1987 Finals loss. Horace Suggs, Clarence Poole and Soup stand in their way, hoping to eclipse yet another improbable OCS Finals run. Who will come out on top in this rematch?

THE PLAYOFFS ARE COMING!!!!!

Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 2/11/2024 12:20 am

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1988 Season

That Dovinwitt defense was ramped up to another level in 1988. The team led the league in points allowed by a considerable margin. Their collective defensive stronghold propelled them to the top of the standings for the first time in league history. A season sweep of the second place Simeka Sleuths - including a stifling shutdown win of 80-55 - gave them the tiebreaker and the #1 overall seed.

Simeka enjoyed their fourth consecutive top two finish, cementing themselves as perennial forces in the OBA. Sol Renfro had his best season of his career on his way to an All-OBA second team nomination, the first of his career. While Brody Rizzo wasn't as spectacular as he was during his MVP campaign, he was still incredible and the most questionable snub from the All-OBA team.

Skyrocketing into the #3 seed was the City Van East Sunrisers. Second-year players Ja Perrano and Matt Morris captained the young squad to their first postseason appearance. The Sunrisers picked up 13 more wins than they did the previous year, a remarkable improvement with such bright prospective talent.

The Ensylvan Drakes found themselves returning to the playoffs, in part due to the efforts of speedy shooting guard Larry Antwan and new center Javen McFoster III. Antwan shot the ball well from the outside, and McFoster III protected the rim in exciting fashion on their way to the #4 seed. The Drakes clinched their first playoff birth since 1983 when they finished third in the regular season.

Stanley Sweetney had another stellar showing for The Team of the River Galloway. After falling short in 1987, The Team rode a 7-game winning streak into the end of the year, going from the #10 to the #5 seed in that span. The Luva Mountaineers put together a solid season on their way to their seventh straight playoff bid, even with an aging Sinclair Journey.

The defending champions, Soup, started off hot, winning 16 of their first 19 games.

Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 1/28/2024 6:18 pm

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1988 Offseason
Nothing really of note from the offseason meetings, catered by TacoTown.

Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 1/22/2024 1:29 pm

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1987 Championship Banner

How appropriate for the first Soup championship banner to be in the shape of a bowl.

Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 1/16/2024 9:47 pm

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1987 OCS Finals
#1 Simeka Sleuths 78, #2 Soup 81
SOUUUUUUUUUPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes indeed, the youngsters proved to be victorious in their first ever OCS Finals against the #1 team in the league. The bookies had Soup opening as a 7.5 point underdog in this matchup, and boy was the payout healthy for anyone betting for Soup.

The first half was a back and forth between the two squads until about 4:00 to go; Simeka, using the power of their multi-faceted offense, screamed out to a 48-40 lead as the buzzer sounded. Soup needed to trust what worked for them earlier in the half to keep pace. That's exactly what they did - Horace Suggs locked down on Brody Rizzo and matched up against the league MVP for the entire half. Rizzo was held to just four points after an 18-point first half. Rizzo was unable to get clean shots off, but Sol Renfro picked up some of the slack. While the margin floated between 7-11 points, it was at the 6:35 mark that Soup decided to charge back. It was at that point that Suggs had not one, not two... but THREE straight and-ones on THREE possessions. It was truly a moment to remember for basketball eternity.

The Sleuths composed themselves enough to limit Soup's momentum. With 2:15 to go, the game was tied at 74. Renfro scored on a left-handed layup to break the deadlock. That Sleuth lead lasted all of five seconds, as Soup pushed the ball immediately. That possession ended in Suggs throwing an alley-oop to his center, Clarence Poole. Both teams bricked their next two offensive attempts. Simeka big man Alex Zaragoza attempted a layup, but Poole swatted it away like a summertime fly at a picnic. Suggs got the rebound and laid it up on a fast break. On the defensive end, Suggs pickpocketed Rizzo and shockingly pulled up for a transition three and sunk it. Rizzo was gifted a quick, contact-free layup. From there, Soup was able to play keep away and, despite Clarence Poole mi

Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 1/16/2024 2:34 pm

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1987 Semifinals

#1 Simeka Sleuths 92, #4 Gin City Porkers 76
If someone saw this result coming, they need to share the numbers to the Oneioea National Lottery. Holy schnikies this was not close. Simeka adjusted to Ibrahim Mohammed's stout defense by staying and shooting from the perimeter. It worked!! Brody Rizzo and Sol Renfro lit up the Porkers for a combined 77 points. It was absurd. The step-back jumper was the move of the night for the Sleuths. Byron No had a great night for the opposition, netting 22 points and 13 rebounds, but it wasn't enough. Simeka advances to their first ever OCS Finals!

#2 Soup 85, #3 The Bay Bishops 72
Wow the Bishops came down from their high shooting performance in the first round. John Hamilton struggled as he only scored 15 points on 18 shots. Conversely, the Soup team could not be stopped. Horace Suggs lit up the Bishops for 33 points and tagged on 12 assists. Suggs also had three steals, two of which were by pickpocketing Hamilton late in the first half. Suggs had a remarkable performance that left Soup fans exhilarated. Postgame, he was calm and happy. He knew that there was a mission, and that mission was not yet complete. Soup, like Simeka, will be making their first OCS Finals apperance!!

1987 OCS Finals Preview
#1 Simeka Sleuths vs. #2 Soup
This is the first #1 vs. #2 matchup since Gin City took down Remolvo in 1984. That was also the last time the OBA had first-time championship winner. This is guaranteed, as neither team has ever participated in the Finals. Simeka comes into the matchup with a high octane offense, powered by MVP Brody Rizzo and a supporting cast of Sol Renfro, Alex Zaragoza and Esteban Grover. Nobody on the Sleuths could have imagined that the young Soup team would be the one standing between them and a championship. Horace Suggs has his sights set on greatness.

Who will come out on top in the 1987 OCS Finals?

Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 1/16/2024 11:04 am

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1987 First Round
#1 Simeka Sleuths 69, #8 Luva Mountaineers 68
RENFRO AT THE BUZZER!!! An instant classic went down in Simeka as the Sleuths came out on top. Tied at 35 at half, both teams went into the locker rooms confident in their strategies. Sinclair Journey was slightly hampered by Sol Renfro's excellent defense, but that only opened things up for Freddy Duncan to alleviate some of that stress. Journey finished with 18 points while Duncan led the way with 25. On the Simeka sideline, it was all about the ball movement. League MVP Brody Rizzo put together a floor general masterclass as he assisted on eight scoring plays while notching 24 points of his own.

The final minute was breathtaking, excellent basketball. Luva was down 66-62 and needed a handful of clutch plays. Journey drove into the middle of the paint, jump-stopped, and kicked out to Duncan for a rimless, swished three. Then, on the inbound, Journey slapped the ball away and chucked up a three that miraculously went in. The timeout at the 20 second mark allowed Simeka to draw up a winner. Misdirection on the weak side allowed for Sol Renfro to get open in the short corner and had all day to shoot and sink the buzzer beater. He was surrounded by teammates and roaring Sleuth fans. Renfro finished the night with 12. Brody Rizzo was the leading scorer with 23. Alex Zaragoza added 15.

#4 Gin City Porkers 72, #5 Dovinwitt Louds 68
Game #2 of the postseason was also a stellar showdown between two defensive juggernauts. Gin City came out on top, thanks in part to Byron No's 36 points, half of the Porkers' total score. It went down to the wire; with the Porkers up 70-68, the Louds needed a bucket. However, it was Ibrahim Mohammed who, per usual, protected the rim diligently, blocking the potential tying shot, grabbing the rebound and subsequently getting fouled and sent to the free throw line. From there, Mohammed sunk the two free

Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 1/15/2024 5:16 pm

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1987 Playoffs

#1 Simeka Sleuths vs. #8 Luva Mountaineers
We've seen this movie before - Simeka gets one of the top seeds and falters in the first round. It happened last year when they were upended by the Irving Crows. In 1985, they were blown out of the water by the Remolvo Choristers. Sinclair Journey and the Luva Mountaineers stand in their way as a hungry #8 seed. Will the upset-minded Mountaineers topple the Sleuths? Can Simeka avenge their previous postseason woes and advance?

#4 Gin City Porkers vs. #5 Dovinwitt Louds
Ibrahim Mohammed had one of his best years as a Porker. With Byron No by his side, Gin City is hoping to advance to the OCS Finals for the first time since their 1984 victory. The Louds are coming into town looking for their first playoff victory in franchise history. Will the Gin City duo come through? Will Dovinwitt's defense hold them to minimal damage?

#3 The Bay Bishops vs. #6 McQuelsey Woodpeckers
Well, well, well... what a time for a playoff rematch! This rivalry is about to be dialed to 100 as Bryson McMurray looks to add to his already stacked legacy. The Bishops plan for revenge begins in the first round. McQuelsey won the big one in 1986; what holds for 1987 between these two basketball giants?

#2 Soup vs. #7 Murdlock Monocles
Ish Anderson returns from injury for the Monocles and joins his partner-in-crime in Io October. An inexperienced Soup team is high on young talent and is hellbent on cementing themselves as a force in the OBA. The 1980s have spelled disappointment for the Monocles - can this year change? Will Soup be rattled?

The 1987 Playoffs are here!!! Who will come away with the Golden Carrot?
 

Basketball » Good If It Goes: The Story of the OBA » 1/15/2024 3:16 pm

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1987 Season

1987 had plenty in store for basketball fans all around. The Simeka Sleuths emerged as the top team in the regular season for the second time. They were captained by point guard Brody Rizzo, who was awarded his first MVP of his career. He was dishing and diming throughout the entire season, aided by Sol Renfro and new addition Freddie James. Rizzo led the league in assists and was third in the league in scoring.

Following in the #2 position is Soup, who clinched their first ever playoff birth! It was a full team effort to eclipse their first 30-win season. Point guard Horace Suggs was their main contributor as the team's leading scorer.

Fresh off of their OCS Finals runner up finish, The Bay improved their standing to the #3 seed. They shot better than they did last season and look to continue their playoff hot streak.

Ibrahim Mohammed was a monster on the boards for Gin City, leading the league in BOTH offensive and defensive rebounds. He anchored a defense that allowed the fewest points, making the Porkers a formidable opponent every week. The Dovinwitt Louds won three fewer games than they did in 1986. They will look to bounce back after their first round exit to the Bishops. If the Porkers were the best defense, Dovinwitt was the second best.

The reigning champions finished in the sixth spot. Bryson McMurray showed no signs of slowing down, coming in second in the MVP voting. Some feel as if the Rizzo MVP was controversial and it should have gone to McMurray. It led to some heated discussions at the local pubs.

Despite Ish Anderson's serious wrist injury early in the season, Io October played incredibly. Despite being snubbed for the All-OBA team, he carried the Monocles to the postseason. He had a pivotal role in the team's three victories in three weeks to end the regular season. Anderson is expected to be fully healthy by the second round of the playoffs.

As is evident in the standings

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