Team Capsules and Predictions

Teams are listed in order of finish:

1 - Moose - Defending Champions. Moose is always stacked with talent, although this year they lose their team leader, Mike Hochman, who moved to Colorado, and Finals MVP Mark Wehling, who moved to China. Look for them to continue to attack the rim and play 35 minutes of lackadasical defense (the exceptions being for G Chris D and G Zack "I never fouled him. Are you freaking crazy! Graham did you see that" Fried. Odds: 4-1.

2 - Night Cap: Count on Captain Casey Craig and Night Cap making a deep run in the playoffs. Night Cap hopes to welcome back F Ebong Eka from an injury that derailed him last season. You can always count on Night Cap to run up the score. If you can get them out of there 2-3 zone you might have a chance. Odds: 5-1

3 - Lights Out: Maybe the best passing team in the league. Lights Out wears other teams down with its constant ball movement and accurate 3-point shooters. Word on the street is that they re-loaded and is primed and ready for their first championship. Odds: 8-1

4 - Critical Mass: Captain Wade Boese's team doesn't look intimidating, but they play as hard as any team in the league. Again, another good team - they share the ball with the best of them. C Wes is a beast in the middle and he'll drain a 3 if you leave him open. Odds: 10-1

5 - Old School. Time is running out on Old School. They are the Jeckyl and Hyde of the league. When they have F Mark, C Khari, and F Randy they are a tough team because they control the boards. However, when their guards are left to run the show, they are easier to beat. Outside shooting is their weakness, but if their big three are playing then they get plenty of second chance shots. Odds 12-1

6 - Cagers: Turn off the shot clock, it's not needed. All of their players can drain the 3 and if C Jermaine Epps is back (wrist injury), then they're even more deadly. Cagers made it to the finals two seasons ago and hope to make it back this season. Odds: 17-1

7 - The Truth: G Andrew Hulling takes over leadership from Ian McNeil (that slacker went off to med school). Hulling takes over another up and down team, but probably the best defensive squad in the league. Hulling and G Joby "I take 5 charges a game" Ryan hound defenders. If G Stevenson finds his stroke then they are a tough team to beat. Odds: 25-1

8 - Team DMV: Two great guards and loads of athletic ability. DMV finished last season 5-5 but G Brian "Seriously, I'm the best guard in the league" Lewis and G Carlton Phelps will lead them to the playoffs this season. Oddds: 30-1


9 - 5 Guys: This team looks like a basketball team, but sometimes plays like a baseball team. That is, 4 guys standing around watching 1 guy play. 5 Guys started out strong last year but faded with a 6-game losing streak. If they regain their form of three seasons ago then they will be dangerous. Odds: 35-1


10 - Swag: Swag loses C Lew Stevens to college and re-loaded with three new guards. The question is whether or not the new up-tempo style will lead to wins or blowouts. Look for some growing pains while the offense finds its way. And as always look for Coach of the Year Graham King to implement new plays and talk trash (at least until the knee is better). Odds: 40-1

11 - Sons of Travis Henry: Captain Adam Issan assures us that they've got some new recruits, but until we see a pass-first point guard, then we'll relegate them to 11th place. C Chris Walz has the best post moves in the league, but if he doesn't get the ball, then it's going to be a long-game. Odds: 50-1

12 - Warriors: Another team that needs a point guard to set everything up. The Warriors need G Jason Thomas to shoot more if they are to win in this league. Brothers Dan and Bryan Sullivan provide the muscle, but this team needs more offense. Odds: 100-1

13 - Rainmankers: A new team. An unknown. Captain Vernon Williams brings his squad to the Elite League. Be sure to welcome them! Odds: n/a

14 - Full Court Press: Same here. Full Court Press advances from the Co-ed League to the Elite League. Guards Matt Lehrich and Ross Weingorter are sneaky good. The question is whether or not they can do that in the Elite League. Odds: n/a