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.