Max's All Stars suffer another crushing defeat in Fall 2011 92Y Adult Basketball League A-Division

Coming back from Thanksgiving break last night, Max's All Stars could not get on track against Team #3 Ray S - Black at the 92nd Street Y, falling by a final score of 62-55. Max's All Stars battled all night and took a slim two-point lead midway through the second half, but could not hold on. Eleven players showed up for the game last night and substitutions were difficult to handle, thus making it hard to perform consistently throughout the game. Max's All Stars fell to 1-6 in the Fall 2011 92Y Adult Basketball League A-Division and 4-8 overall this season.
Next game is on Saturday, December 3rd at Boys and Girls Republic.

Marvin Billups Jr rejoins roster for remainder of the Fall 2011 season

Former SUNY Purchase star, Marvin Billups Jr, will rejoin Max's All Stars for the remainder of the Fall 2011 season after a stint in Puerto Rico with Quebradillas Piratas where he started all 11 games and averaged 10.7 PPG, 4.45 RPG. Billups played three games for Max's All Stars in the Summer 2011 Basketball City Tuesday East A-Division and averaged 10.3 PPG.

Max's All Stars drop to 1-5 at 92nd Street Y

Max's All Stars lost last night at the 92nd Street Y against Team #8 Chris C - Orange by a final score of 67-57. The game was evenly matched in the first half as Max's All Stars jumped out to an early 7-point lead. However, Team #8 came back and closed the half out up 33-32. Team #8 went on a run to start the second half and Max's All Stars could not overcome it, falling to 1-5 in the Fall 2011 92Y Adult Basketball League A-Division and 4-7 overall.

Max's All Stars suffer heartbreaking defeat against City College with only 5 players

Max's All Stars suffered a hard fought loss in the Fall 2011 NY Alumni Sports Adult Basketball League against City College today by a final score of 70-62 with only 5 players. John Simmons made his debut and was joined by Corey Orgias, Josiah Peay, Patrick James and Reed Morgan. Max's All Stars led 30-25 at halftime, but could not hold on. Without substitutions, guys were worn out and City College went on a big run to put the game out of reach. Max's All Stars drop to 3-2 in the Fall 2011 NY Alumni Sports Adult Basketball League and 4-6 overall.
The team plays again on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7:15 PM in the Fall 2011 92Y Adult Basketball League against Team #8 Chris C - Orange.

John Simmons added to the roster

Max's All Stars are very pleased to announce the addition of John Simmons for the remainder of the season (on Saturdays only). He averaged 5.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG and 0.4 APG in 83 games with Bronx Community College (2007-2008) and SUNY Purchase (2008-2011).

Max's All Stars get first win in Fall 2011 92Y Adult Basketball League A-Division

Last night, Max's All Stars improved to 4-5 overall with a forfeit win over Team #8 Chris C - Orange in the Fall 2011 92Y Adult Basketball League A-Division.
Angel Gonzalez, Corey Orgias, Kevin Major, Mike Viola, Patrick James, Reed Morgan and Ronnie Worthen Jr stayed to shoot around and play pickup basketball among themselves. Josiah Peay also made an appearance.
The team plays again on Saturday, November 19th at 1:15 PM in the Fall 2011 NY Alumni Sports Adult Basketball League.

Max's All Stars earn hard fought win over Johnson & Wales

Max's All Stars improve to 3-1 in the Fall 2011 NY Alumni Sports Adult Basketball League with a hard fought win over Johnson & Wales by a final score of 58-54. Branden Gibson served as the PG in Angel Gonzalez's absence and played all 40 minutes, scoring some clutch buckets and distributing the ball very well. Patrick James sealed the win with his incredible second half performance. He played harassing defense, got boards, attacked the basket, drew fouls and hit clutch free throws. Max's All Stars overcame some bad calls and an 8-point deficit late in the game to win with solid contributions from Corey Orgias, Kevin Major, Mike Viola, Reed Morgan and Ronnie Worthen Jr (making his debut).
Next game is on Tuesday night at 9:15 PM as Max's All Stars go for their first win in the Fall 2011 92Y Adult Basketball League A-Division.

New player added to the roster

Ronnie Worthen Jr has been added to the roster for the remainder of the season. Worthen played high school basketball for Middle College and is expected to provide a solid presence down low.

Greedy Peterson can't save Max's All Stars as they fall to 0-4 at 92nd Street Y

Last night, Max's All Stars dropped to 0-4 at the 92nd Street Y with a heartbreaking overtime loss to Team #1 Eric F - Royal Blue by a final score of 74-70. Mishandled substitutions, missed free throws, inconsistent ball movement and defense contributed to the loss. The team has a 2-5 overall record and plays again on Saturday, November 12th in the NY Alumni Sports Adult Basketball League.
Greedy Peterson is set to report to the Canton Charge of the NBDL on Thursday.

Max's All Stars get forfeit win in NY Alumni Sports Adult Basketball League

Yesterday, Max's All Stars improved to 2-1 in the Fall 2011 NY Alumni Sports Adult Basketball League with a forfeit win over Delaware State. The team has a 2-4 overall record and plays again on Tuesday, November 8th at the 92nd Street Y.

Max's All Stars suffer heartbreaking defeat at 92nd Street Y

Last night, Max's All Stars lost to Team #2 Scott G - Carolina Blue by a final score of 67-64. With only five guys to start the team managed to kept things close all the way through until Reed Morgan showed up and came off the bench, contributing quite a few rebounds and buckets underneath the basket. Down 10 at halftime, Max's All Stars chipped away and took a five point lead late in the second half. Unfortunately, down the stretch Team #2 made some nice plays and got a few friendly calls from the officials and won the game by three.
The loss drops Max's All Stars to 1-4 on the season (92Y record: 0-3, NYAS record: 1-1).
Next game is on Saturday, November 5th in the NY Alumni Sports Adult Basketball League.