Blendos Spring Basketball Leagues 2026 Week 2 Recap

Sunday, March 15, 2026 | Oneonta Armory

Week 2 of the Blendos Spring 2026 season is officially in the books! From shorthanded heroics and dominant doubleheaders in the B League to razor-thin thrillers in the A League, we saw breakout performances, clutch plays, and several teams emerging as early contenders. With every B League team now having played at least one game and the A League heating up, here are the full recaps from a crazy Sunday at the Armory.

B League Week 2 Recap:

2:00 PM – Team Blendos (Black) 93 – Pink 70

Team Blendos-Black made a statement in their season debut, shocking Pink 93-70 in the first game of the day. The Black squad jumped out to a massive 53-21 halftime lead and held on despite Pink’s 49-point second-half push, securing a 23-point victory while playing shorthanded with only four players the entire game.

Game Flow Team Blendos (Black) came out firing on all cylinders, building a staggering 32-point halftime advantage through hot three-point shooting and relentless rebounding. Pink responded aggressively after the break, cutting the lead significantly with better ball movement and interior scoring, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome. Blendos-Black’s four-man rotation stayed composed down the stretch and converted enough defensive stops into easy baskets to seal the win.

Standout Performances Shea Barber – Team Blendos (Black) 45 points

• 17-of-33 FG (52%)

• 11-of-22 from three (50%)

• 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

• Efficiency: 40

  
  

  Barber earned Player of the Game honors with an elite shooting night from deep (50% on 22 attempts), providing volume scoring and grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double.
  

Cam Hayes – Team Blendos (Black) 44 points

• 15-of-31 FG (48%)

• 9-of-23 from three (39%)

• 5-of-6 FT (83%)

• 21 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals

• Game Score: 33.2

• Efficiency: 56

  
  

  Hayes nearly notched a triple-double with dominant all-around play, anchoring both ends of the floor and keeping the four-man squad alive.

  
  

Other Key Contributors Team Blendos (Black)

• Mike Tandle: 4 pts / 11 reb / 3 ast / 2 stl — quietly excellent on the boards

• Collin Schick: 0 pts / 6 reb / 10 ast — ran the offense perfectly

  
  

Pink

• David Valmas: 28 pts / 18 reb / 8 ast — best player on the floor for Pink

• Malachi Ritter: 24 pts / 11 reb / 2 stl / 2 blk

  
  

Team Stats Comparison Team Blendos (Black)

• FG%: 45% (33/73)

• 3PT%: 41% (20/49) — carried the day

• Rebounds: 48

• Assists: 25

• Steals: 9

  
  

Pink

• FG%: 32% (30/94)

• 3PT%: 20% (6/30)

• Rebounds: 60

• Assists: 17

• Turnovers: 18

  
  

Roster Notes & Context

Team Blendos (Black) made their Spring 2026 debut playing with only four players and still dominated one of the league’s most explosive teams from Week 1. Pink dropped from their 90-point explosion last week and struggled mightily from the field (32% FG).

Early Standings Impact Team Blendos (Black) starts 1-0 in dramatic fashion and immediately looks like a force. Pink falls to 1-1 after their first loss and will need to clean up shooting and turnovers quickly.

This shorthanded upset was the perfect tone-setter for Week 2 and sent a message across the entire B League.

3:00 PM – Team Blendos-Black 87 – Royal Blue 78

Team Blendos (Black) stayed perfect in their doubleheader debut, grinding out an 87-78 victory over Royal Blue in their second game of the day. The Black squad built a 48-39 halftime lead and held off a late Royal Blue push to improve to 2-0 while Royal Blue dropped to 0-3.

Game Flow Team Blendos-Black controlled the first half with efficient inside scoring and timely threes to take a 9-point lead into the break. Royal Blue responded in the second half, matching Team Blendos-Black point-for-point and making it a one-possession game late, but Team Blendos-Black’s five-man rotation tightened up defensively and converted clutch free throws to seal the win.

Standout Performances Cam Hayes - Team Blendos (Black) 36 points

• 13-of-26 FG (50%)

• 3-of-15 from three (20%)

• 7-of-7 FT (100%)

• 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals

• Game Score: 24.2 |

• Efficiency: 42

  
  

  Hayes continued his Week 2 dominance, anchoring both ends and delivering when it mattered most.

  
  

Shea Barber – Team Blendos(Black) 36 points

• 12-of-28 FG (43%)

• 8-of-22 from three (36%)

• 4-of-4 FT (100%)

• 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 1 block

• Efficiency: 30 Barber matched Hayes’ scoring output with elite three-point volume and defensive versatility.

  
  

Other Key Contributors Team Blendos (Black)

• Mike Tandle: 9 pts / 8 reb / 1 blk — steady interior presence, close to double-double

• Max Hayes: 4 pts / 3 assists

• Collin Schick: 2 pts / 3 reb / 2 ast

Royal Blue

• Matt Zynda: 35 points / 14 rebounds — best performance of the day for Royal Blue

• Jonah Burness: 15 pts / 6 reb / 3 ast

• Record Pawkett: 6 pts

  
  

Team Stats Comparison Team Blendos-Black

• FG%: 43% (31/72)

• 3PT%: 29% (12/42)

• FT%: 87% (13/15) — huge in a close game

• Rebounds: 29

• Assists: 17

• Steals: 7

  
  

Royal Blue (Decker)

• FG%: 44% (34/77)

• 3PT%: 32% (8/25)

• FT%: 40% (2/5)

• Rebounds: 40

• Assists: 21

• Turnovers: 19

  
  

Roster Notes & Context

Team Blendos-Black played their second straight game, but this game they had only five players and still went 2-0 on opening day. Royal Blue dropped to 0-3 after another tough outing, struggling with free-throw shooting and turnovers despite Matt Zynda’s big scoring night.

Early Standings Impact

Team Blendos-Black sits at 2-0 and looks like an early contender after sweeping their doubleheader. Royal Blue falls to 0-3 and will need major adjustments to get in the win column.

This back-to-back victory capped a perfect opening day for the Black squad and sent another strong message across B League.

Up Next for Team Blendos (Black): 

They open Week 3 with a massive doubleheader test against undefeated MAMCO (Grey) at 2:00 PM — two 2-0 powerhouses colliding in what could be the early game of the year — followed immediately by Poolbrook Contracting (Gold) at 3:00 PM. Can the shorthanded squad with Cam Hayes’ scoring explosion and Shea Barber’s three-point barrage keep the perfect record alive?

4:00 PM – MAMCO (Grey) 64 – Green 46

MAMCO (Grey) pulled away in the second half to defeat Green 64-46 and improve to 2-0. Green dropped to 0-2 after a slow start and struggled to find consistent scoring in the second half.

Game Flow

The first half was tight, with MAMCO holding a slim 25-24 lead at the break. In the second half, MAMCO exploded for 39 points while holding Green to just 22, using superior ball movement and defensive pressure to create easy transition opportunities and pull away comfortably.

Standout Performances

Jared Conklin – MAMCO (Grey) 21 points

• 8-of-16 FG (50%)

• 2-of-3 from three (67%)

• 3-of-5 FT (60%)

• 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks

• Game Score: 16.4 | Efficiency: 28

  
  

  Conklin was the most complete player on the floor — scoring efficiently while dominating the glass and anchoring the defense.

  
  

Naji Lawrence – MAMCO (Grey) 5 points (but huge impact)

• 2-of-4 FG

• 17 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

• Efficiency: 26 Lawrence quietly owned the boards and facilitated the offense all game long.

  
  

Other Key Contributors MAMCO (Grey)

• Tom Dorritie: 11 pts / 12 reb / 2 ast / 1 blk

• Jake Welsh: 6 pts / 6 reb

• Tanner Greiner: 9 pts / 3 reb

  
  

Green

• Jack Langstaff: 15 points

• Max Eisel: 8 pts / 6 reb

• Pat Terk: 10 pts / 4 reb / 2 stl / 1 blk

  
  

Team Stats Comparison MAMCO (Grey)

• FG%: 40% (24/60)

• 3PT%: 37% (7/19)

• FT%: 64% (9/14)

• Rebounds: 59

• Assists: 19

• Steals: 12

  
  

Green

• FG%: 31% (18/59)

• 3PT%: 17% (4/23)

• FT%: 55% (6/11)

• Rebounds: 22

• Assists: 8

• Turnovers: 8

  
  

Roster Notes & Context

This was Tom Dorritie’s first ever Blendos game. The team also features father-son duo Kyle Greiner and his son Tanner Greiner. Jack Langstaff also made his Blendos debut this past Sunday, scoring 15 points off the bench for Green.

Green fell to 0-2 and is still searching for consistent offensive rhythm after a promising Week 1 debut.

Early Standings Impact

MAMCO (Grey) sits at 2-0 and looks like a rising contender after back-to-back wins. Green drops to 0-2 and will need to improve shooting and rebounding quickly.

This second-half blowout continued MAMCO’s momentum and kept them in the early mix at the top of B League.

Up Next for MAMCO (Grey): They’ll face Team Blendos(Black) in the 2:00 PM slot next Sunday — two undefeated teams colliding in a high-stakes battle of rebounding dominance vs explosive scoring.

5:00 PM – Carolina Blue 57 – Red 83

Red exploded in the second half to defeat Carolina Blue 83-57 and improve to 2-0. Carolina Blue fell to 1-1 after a slow second half and struggled to match Red’s offensive firepower late in the game.

Game Flow

The first half was dead even at 28-28, with both teams trading buckets evenly. In the second half, Red poured on 53 points while holding Carolina Blue to just 29, using hot shooting and strong interior play to pull away and secure a comfortable 26-point victory.

Standout Performances

George Sheley – Red 33 points

• 12-of-26 FG (46%)

• 9-of-20 from three (45%)

• 6 rebounds, 4 assists

• Game Score: 23.4 | Efficiency: 30 Sheley caught absolute fire from beyond the arc and carried Red’s offense in the decisive second half.

  
  

Ray Williams – Red 18 points

• 8-of-12 FG (67%)

• 2-of-2 FT (100%)

• 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

• Efficiency: 25 Williams provided efficient scoring and elite defense, leading the team in steals.

Other Key Contributors Red

• Derek Wright: 15 pts / 12 reb / 4 stl / 3 blk

• Jason Davis: 11 pts / 4 reb / 3 ast / 2 blk

Carolina Blue

• Tyler Harris: 24 points

• Trevor Huntsman: 20 pts / 14 reb / 5 ast / 6 stl / 4 blk

  
  

Team Stats Comparison

Red

• FG%: 45% (33/73)

• 3PT%: 33% (11/33)

• FT%: 100% (6/6)

• Rebounds: 38

• Assists: 20

• Steals: 13

  
  

Carolina Blue

• FG%: 40% (24/60)

• 3PT%: 24% (6/25)

• FT%: 38% (3/8)

• Rebounds: 33

• Assists: 11

• Turnovers: 18

  
  

Roster Notes & Context

Please welcome back Gavin Harris, brother of Tyler Harris. Gavin played back in the 2015 summer league (the one we are still missing stats for), so it is great to get him into the Blendos historical archive. Red continued their strong start, while Carolina Blue dropped their first game after a dominant Week 1 showing.

Early Standings Impact

Red sits at 2-0 and looks like a rising contender after back-to-back wins. Carolina Blue falls to 1-1 and will need to tighten up their second-half execution.

This second-half explosion gave Red a big statement win and kept them undefeated early in the season.

Up Next for Red: They’ll face Poolbrook Contracting (Gold) at 4:00 PM next Sunday — Red’s +50 net rating vs a struggling 0-1 team sets up another chance to extend their dominance.

6:00 PM – Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White) 65 – Orchid (Wooden) 73 (OT)

Orchid (Wooden) survived a tight battle and pulled away in overtime to defeat Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White) 73-65, improving to 3-0. Oneonta Job Corps dropped to 0-2 after pushing the league leaders to the limit.

Game Flow

The game was tightly contested throughout regulation, with both teams trading leads. Sylvester Bassett hit a huge shot to tie the game late and force overtime. In the extra period, Orchid’s depth and star power took over, outscoring Oneonta Job Corps 14-6 to secure the hard-fought victory.

Standout Performances

Graham Wooden – Orchid 34 points

• 13-of-17 FG (76%)

• 1-of-2 from three (50%)

• 7-of-11 FT (64%)

• 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

• Game Score: 32.9 | Efficiency: 46 This was Graham Wooden’s first B League game with Orchid, and he delivered a dominant, all-around performance that proved decisive in overtime.

  
  

Kaiden Legree – Orchid 10 points

• 4-of-8 FG (50%)

• 2-of-4 from three (50%)

• 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

• Efficiency: 15

  
  

Other Key Contributors

Orchid

• Brock Birdsall: 6 pts / 7 reb / 5 ast / 1 stl / 1 blk

• Matt Serrao: 10 pts

  
  

Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White)

• Sylvester Bassett: 20 points / 16 rebounds

• Rashad Bester: 14 pts

  
  

Team Stats Comparison

Orchid

• FG%: 46% (26/57)

• 3PT%: 14% (3/21)

• FT%: 60% (18/30)

• Rebounds: 36

• Assists: 13

• Steals: 7

  
  

Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White)

• FG%: 36% (27/74)

• 3PT%: 33% (9/27)

• FT%: 40% (2/5)

• Rebounds: 43

• Assists: 9

• Turnovers: 12

  
  

Roster Notes & Context

This was Graham Wooden’s first B League game with Orchid, and he immediately made his presence felt. Orchid continued their undefeated start, while Oneonta Job Corps showed fight but fell to 0-2.

Early Standings Impact

Orchid sits at 3-0 and remains the clear early favorite after surviving a tough overtime test. Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White) falls to 0-2 and will need to improve their shooting consistency.

This overtime thriller kept Orchid undefeated and highlighted the growing competitiveness of the B League.

Up Next for Orchid (Wooden): They’ll face Purple in the 8:45 PM nightcap next Sunday — the 3-0 leader vs one of the most efficient 2-0 teams in the league. Can Graham Wooden’s star power keep the perfect record alive?

6:55 PM – Bello/Richfield (Midnight Navy) 70 – Purple 81

Purple pulled away in the second half to defeat Bello/Richfield (Midnight Navy) 81-70 and improve to 2-0. Bello/Richfield fell to 0-2 after mounting a strong comeback but falling short late.

Game Flow

Purple dominated the first half, building a commanding 46-21 lead through sharp shooting and balanced play. Bello/Richfield responded with a 49-point second half, cutting the lead significantly, but Purple’s efficiency and defensive stops in the final minutes were enough to hold on for the 11-point victory.

Standout Performances

Kevin Kurkowski – Purple 21 points

• 8-of-17 FG (47%)

• 3-of-6 from three (50%)

• 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

• Efficiency: 19

  
  

Dylan Jaklitsch – Purple 11 points

• 4-of-9 FG (44%)

• 1-of-5 from three (20%)

• 2-of-3 FT (67%)

• 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

• Game Score: 11.2 | Efficiency: 14

  
  

  Jaklitsch quietly ran the offense with elite playmaking (8 assists) and strong rebounding, contributing to Purple’s balanced attack.

  
  

Other Key Contributors Purple

• Arie Brunson: 12 pts

• Aaron Smith: 15 pts

• Devon Chabot: 15 pts

  
  

Bello/Richfield (Midnight Navy)

• Jo Annan: 17 pts / 10 reb

• Josiah Annan: 18 pts

• Finn Dibble: 15 pts

  
  

Team Stats Comparison

Purple

• FG%: 53% (34/64)

• 3PT%: 32% (8/25)

• FT%: 45% (5/11)

• Rebounds: 36

• Assists: 19

• Steals: 5

  
  

Bello/Richfield (Midnight Navy)

• FG%: 49% (28/57)

• 3PT%: 33% (8/24)

• FT%: 55% (6/11)

• Rebounds: 33

• Assists: 13

• Turnovers: 18

  
  

Roster Notes & Context

Bello/Richfield features multiple father-son duos — Ethan & Ranen Durham and Jo & Josiah Annan.

Purple improved to 2-0 with balanced scoring and solid efficiency.

Early Standings Impact

Purple sits at 2-0 and continues to look like one of the most efficient teams in the league. Bello/Richfield falls to 0-2 and will need to clean up turnovers.

This win kept Purple undefeated and highlighted their consistency.

Up Next for Purple: They’ll open their Week 3 doubleheader against Green at 7:45 PM before facing undefeated Orchid (Wooden) at 8:45 PM — a huge test of their efficiency against the league’s top two teams.

A League Week 2 Results

7:40 PM – Bello Electric (Navy) 72 – Orange 79

Orange flipped the script in the second half to defeat Bello Electric (Navy) 79-72 and improve to 2-0. Bello Electric fell to 0-2 after holding a narrow halftime lead but unable to withstand Orange’s surge.

Game Flow

Bello Electric came out swinging and held a slim 39-38 halftime advantage in a back-and-forth battle. Orange responded with purpose after the break, unleashing a more cohesive and aggressive attack that outscored Bello 41-33 in the second half. Sharp ball movement, timely threes, and lockdown defense in key moments allowed Orange to seize control and secure the seven-point victory.

Standout Performances

Jo Annan – Orange 26 points

• 11-of-18 FG (61%)

• 3-of-8 from three (38%)

• 1-of-1 FT (100%)

• 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

• Game Score: 22.0 | Efficiency: 37

  
  

  Annan delivered a complete masterclass performance that anchored Orange on both ends.

  
  

Dre Palmer – Orange 19 points / 11 rebounds — powerful double-double effort inside.

Jonny Marsh – Orange 16 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks — versatile two-way impact.

Zyeir Lawrence – Bello Electric 25 points / 7 rebounds — carried the load for Bello with strong interior play.

Danny Njoku – Bello Electric 23 points (4-of-15 from three, 5-of-5 FT).

Team Stats Comparison

Orange

• FG%: 43% (30/70)

• 3PT%: 37% (11/30)

• FT%: 73% (8/11)

• Rebounds: 41

• Assists: 15

• Steals: 5

  
  

Bello Electric (Navy)

• FG%: 39% (26/67)

• 3PT%: 34% (11/32)

• FT%: 82% (9/11)

• Rebounds: 32

• Assists: 10

• Turnovers: 8

  
  

Roster Notes & Context

Orange showed impressive second-half resilience and team chemistry, turning a tight halftime game into a statement win to remain perfect at 2-0. Bello Electric displayed promising fight and competitive spirit early but will look to tighten their execution down the stretch as they start the season 0-2.

Early Standings Impact

Orange stays undefeated and looks like one of the teams to beat in the A League. Bello Electric drops to 0-2 and faces an early uphill battle.

This comeback victory highlighted Orange’s ability to adjust and impose their will late in games.

8:40 PM – Gold 81 – J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 78

Gold stole a razor-thin victory over J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 81-78 to improve to 2-0. J & D Wagon Wheel dropped to 0-2 in a back-and-forth thriller that came down to the final minutes.

Game Flow

J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) edged out a slim 41-40 halftime lead in a high-intensity first half. Gold answered with a gritty second half, outscoring J&D 41-37 behind flawless free-throw shooting and timely three-point making to pull out the dramatic 3-point win.

Standout Performances

Mason Weir – Gold 17 points

• 5-of-7 FG (71%)

• 4-of-4 from three (100%)

• 3-of-3 FT (100%)

• 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

• Efficiency: 22 Weir was surgical from deep and clutch at the line.

  
  

Evan Lane – Gold 18 points / 10 rebounds / 3 blocks — dominant inside presence.

Aaron Smith – Gold 17 points (perfect 6/6 FT).

Graham Wooden – Gold 17 points / 3 assists / 2 steals.

Jason Tagios – J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 25 points (10-of-13 FG, 5-of-7 from three) — led the charge.

Anthony Graffio-Jackson – J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) 20 points / 11 rebounds — strong double-double.

Team Stats Comparison

Gold

• FG%: 48% (26/54)

• 3PT%: 44% (12/27)

• FT%: 100% (17/17) — the difference maker

• Rebounds: 19

• Assists: 16

• Steals: 4

  
  

J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue)

• FG%: 51% (31/61)

• 3PT%: 41% (12/29)

• FT%: 80% (4/5)

• Rebounds: 32

• Assists: 11

• Turnovers: 12

  
  

Roster Notes & Context

Mason Weir, a longtime Blendos veteran returning after a couple of years hiatus (last seen in the summer of 2021), made an immediate impact with his pinpoint shooting and playmaking. Gold’s clinical efficiency and perfect free-throw execution turned a nail-biter into a statement win. J & D Wagon Wheel (Blue) — stacked with current SUNY Delhi men’s basketball talent — pushed them to the absolute limit with superior rebounding and inside scoring but just couldn’t close it out.

Early Standings Impact

Gold moves to 2-0 and looks every bit like a title contender alongside Orange. J & D Wagon Wheel falls to 0-2 and will need to find ways to convert close games.

This dramatic finish capped an exciting night of A League action and showed just how competitive the top of the standings already is.

End of Week 2 Games

B League Standings Analysis After Week 2

Here’s a closer statistical look at the current B League standings:

#	Team	GP	W	L	PCT	GB	+/-	Streak
1	Orchid	3	3	0	1.000	–	+37	W3
2	MAMCO (Grey)	2	2	0	1.000	0.5	+20	W2
3	Purple	2	2	0	1.000	0.5	+39	W2
4	Red	2	2	0	1.000	0.5	+50	W2
5	Team Blendos (Black)	2	2	0	1.000	0.5	+32	W2
6	Carolina Blue	2	1	1	.500	1.5	+6	L1
7	Pink	2	1	1	.500	1.5	+23	L1
8	Poolbrook Contracting (Gold)	1	0	1	.000	2	–32	L1
9	Sapphire	1	0	1	.000	2	–23	L1
10	Bello/Richfield (Midnight Navy)	2	0	2	.000	2.5	–13	L2
11	Green	2	0	2	.000	2.5	–24	L2
12	Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White)	2	0	2	.000	2.5	–36	L2
13	Royal Blue	3	0	3	.000	3	–79	L3

Key Takeaways

• Undefeated Tier: Five teams sit at 2-0 or better (Orchid leads with 3-0 and the second-best point differential). Red owns the biggest net rating (+50), followed by Purple (+39) and Team Blendos (Black) (+32) — showing the top of the standings is already being separated by efficiency and margin of victory rather than just wins.

• Mid-Pack Volatility: Carolina Blue and Pink are the only .500 teams, but both carry positive point differentials from Week 1 blowouts that have been offset by Week 2 losses.

• Bottom Tier: Royal Blue (0-3, –79) is in a hole, while the four 0-2 teams are all trending downward.

• Early Season Trend: Point differential is proving more predictive than wins alone — the top five teams have combined +178 while the bottom five are –174.

  
  

B League Team Statistical Leaders Analysis After Week 2

The B League’s team leaderboards after two weeks highlight emerging identities. Here’s a deep dive into key categories:

Offensive Categories

• Points Per Game: Team Blendos (Black) – 90.0 PPG (clear league leader)

• Field Goals Made Per Game: Purple & Red – 33.0 FGM/G

• 3-Point Field Goals Made: Team Blendos (Black) – 32.0 3PM

• Assists (Total): Orchid (Wooden) – 45 assists

• Rebounds Per Game: Pink – 57.5 RPG

• Effective Field Goal %: Purple – 58.47%

• True Shooting %: Purple – 59.58%

Defensive Categories

• Points Allowed Per Game: MAMCO (Grey) – 50.0 PPG (dominant defensive performance)

• Opponent Field Goal %: MAMCO (Grey) & Orchid – 34%

• Opponent 3-Point Field Goal %: MAMCO (Grey) – 17% (elite perimeter defense)

• Steals (Total): Orchid (Wooden) – 24 steals

• Blocks (Total): Carolina Blue & Royal Blue – 9 blocks each

  
  

Key Team Insights: Team Blendos (Black) has been the most explosive offensive team in the league despite playing most games shorthanded, leading in scoring and three-point volume. MAMCO (Grey) has established itself as the premier defensive unit, holding opponents to an incredible 50 PPG and just 17% from three-point range. Purple stands out for shooting efficiency across multiple categories, making them one of the most balanced teams early on. Orchid leads in total rebounds and steals, reinforcing their status as the only 3-0 team.

B League Individual Player Statistical Leaders Analysis After Week 2

The individual leaderboards showcase breakout stars and all-around contributors driving their teams’ success. Here’s a deep dive into the top performers:

Scoring

• Points Per Game: Shea Barber (Team Blendos (Black)) – 40.5 PPG (81 total points)

• Total Points: Shea Barber – 81 points

• Cam Hayes (Team Blendos (Black)) is right behind at 40.0 PPG and 80 total points.

  
  

Efficiency & Shooting

• Efficiency Rating: Cam Hayes – 98

• Game Score: Graham Wooden – 32.9

• 3-Point Field Goals Made Per Game: Shea Barber – 9.5 3PM/G

  
  

Rebounding & Defense

• Rebounds Per Game: Jonathan Codrington (Carolina Blue) – 21.0 RPG

• Cam Hayes – 18.5 RPG (2nd)

• Steals Per Game: Trevor Huntsman (Carolina Blue) – 3.5 SPG (7 total steals)

• Blocks Per Game: Bisskit Robinson – 4.0 BPG

  
  

Playmaking

• Assists Per Game: Cam Hayes & Dylan Jaklitsch – 7.5 APG (15 total each)

Week 1 vs Week 2 Comparison & League Trends

After two complete weeks of action, several meaningful patterns have emerged that distinguish the early leaders from the rest of the pack. The data reveals a league that rewards adaptability, depth, and second-half execution far more than raw Week 1 explosions.

Scoring & Efficiency Trends

Week 1 produced several high-scoring outbursts (Pink’s 90 PPG, Carolina Blue’s 84 PPG), but Week 2 showed a more tempered league-wide average with sharper separation at the top. Team Blendos (Black) averaged 90 PPG across two games despite extreme shorthanded conditions (five players), while Pink suffered the largest regression of the young season — dropping from 90 PPG / 121 EFF in Week 1 to 70 points and 32% FG in Week 2. Red’s 53-point second half against Carolina Blue stands as the most dominant half yet, illustrating how teams that adjust defensively mid-game can dramatically reverse outcomes. Contenders continue to hover around 40-45% FG, while teams below 35% (Green, Pink in Week 2) are consistently falling short.

Rebounding & Defensive Identity

Rebounding remains the clearest separator. MAMCO surged from 32 rebounds in Week 1 to 59 in Week 2, and Red improved its glass work to 38 REB in its statement win. Conversely, Green’s rebounding collapsed from 41 in Week 1 to just 22 in Week 2 — a clear regression that contributed to their 0-2 start. Steals and blocks trended upward for winning teams (Team Blendos (Black) recorded 9 + 7 steals across their doubleheader), reinforcing that defensive intensity is directly translating into victories.

Shooting & Pace Adjustments

Three-point shooting remains volatile but critical. Team Blendos (Black) shot 41% from deep

in their opener and 29% in the second game, yet won both through volume and elite free-throw accuracy (87% FT). MAMCO improved from 40% 3PT in Week 1 to 37% in Week 2 while increasing assist totals (19 vs 8), indicating better ball movement. On the flip side, Carolina Blue’s 3PT% dropped sharply, and their turnover rate (18) exposed vulnerabilities against Red’s transition attack. League FG% for contenders remains stable around 40-45%, but teams below 35% continue to struggle.

Roster Depth, Family Ties & Recruiting Impact

The league’s unique culture continues to drive success. Father-son duos, Teams with veteran-newcomer mixes (MAMCO, Team Blendos (Black)) are winning through depth, while pure youth or inexperienced squads (Green, Royal Blue) are struggling with consistency. Comissioner Cam Hayes’ recruiting efforts are paying early dividends with debuts like Jack Langstaff (15 pts) contributing immediatley

Standings Movement & Early Implications

After two full weeks, Team Blendos (Black), MAMCO (Grey), Red, and Orchid (Wooden) sit at 2-0 or better with the strongest combined efficiency and rebounding margins. Pink and Carolina Blue have each suffered their first loss, exposing the danger of relying on single-game explosions. Royal Blue remains winless at 0-3, and Green at 0-2 — both must address turnovers and rebounding immediately. With all B League teams now having played at least one game, the parity gap is widening faster than in Week 1.

These early trends suggest a season defined by adaptability, depth, and family-driven chemistry rather than raw talent alone. Teams that improve week-over-week (MAMCO’s rebounding surge, Red’s second-half dominance) are pulling ahead, while those stuck in Week 1 patterns are falling behind. The league is still young, but the foundation for a highly competitive spring is already visible.

Week 2 Predictions vs Reality – Statistical Deep Dive

Reference: Official Blendos Spring Basketball League Week 1 Recap (which highlighted Orchid’s depth without Graham Wooden, Blendos’ Cam Hayes sub/release, and early efficiency gaps).

In last week’s preview I projected spreads based on Week 1 net ratings, shooting splits, rebounding margins, and roster depth from the official Week 1 blog. Here’s how reality compared, quantified with advanced metrics from actual box scores:

1. Team Blendos (Black) Doubleheader

   • Prediction: Pink favored by 8; Royal Blue favored by 6 (Week 1 explosions: Pink 90 PPG / 121 EFF).

   • Reality: Team Blendos (Black) swept 93-70 (+23) & 87-78 (+9) → 2-0.

   • Deep dive: Team Blendos (Black) played both games with only 4 players in Game 1 and 5 in Game 2 yet posted +32 combined net rating. Cam Hayes averaged 40 PPG / 18.5 REB / 7.5 AST (49 EFF). Pink’s FG% cratered –16 points (48% → 32%). Royal Blue turnovers spiked to 19. This was the biggest upset of the season and flipped the “explosive veteran” narrative.

     
     

2. MAMCO (Grey) vs Green

   • Prediction: Green favored by 3.

   • Reality: MAMCO won 64-46 (+18).

   • Deep dive: MAMCO rebounding surged +27 (32 → 59); Green collapsed –19 (41 → 22). Jared Conklin’s 28 EFF + 3 blocks anchored +12 steal/block margin. Green eFG% dropped to 31% (league low).

     
     

3. Red vs Carolina Blue

   • Prediction: Carolina Blue favored by 4.

   • Reality: Red won 83-57 (+26).

   • Deep dive: Red’s second-half explosion produced +25 differential swing. George Sheley’s 45% 3PT on 20 attempts + +13 steal margin exposed Carolina Blue’s 18 turnovers. Red now leads league net rating at +50.

     
     

4. Orchid OT Win

   • Prediction: Orchid favored by 12.

   • Reality: 73-65 OT (+8).

   • Deep dive: Graham Wooden’s debut (34 PTS / 46 EFF) was spot-on, but Sylvester Bassett’s clutch tying shot forced OT. Orchid’s 60% FT was their only inefficiency.

     
     

Prediction Record After Week 2 Out of the 5 major game predictions made heading into Week 2:

• Correct: 1 (Orchid win directionally)

• Incorrect: 4 (wrong favorite/margin in Team Blendos (Black) vs Pink, Team Blendos (Black) vs Royal Blue, MAMCO vs Green, and Red vs Carolina Blue)

  
  

Brief Examination of Misses The main reasons for the misses were over-reliance on Week 1 offensive explosions without factoring in regression (e.g., Pink's FG% dropped 16 points) and defensive improvements. I also underestimated Team Blendos (Black)'s chemistry and efficiency despite playing shorthanded. Rebounding dominance (MAMCO) and second-half adjustments (Red) were far more predictive than raw scoring volume. This highlights the importance of sustainable metrics and depth in early season analysis.

Week 3 Predictions & Spreads (Sunday, March 22)

Here are the updated Week 3 B League game predictions with brief reasoning for each pick and spread. All spreads are my best estimate based on current records, net ratings, recent form, roster depth, and matchup-specific data from Weeks 1-2.

• 2:00 PM – Team Blendos (Black) vs MAMCO (Grey)

  • Pick: Team Blendos (Black) -3 Two undefeated 2-0 teams collide in the early marquee matchup. Team Blendos (Black) leads the league in scoring (90 PPG) and has elite three-point volume (32 3PM), while MAMCO (Grey) is the top defensive team (50 PPG allowed, 17% opponent 3PT). Blendos (Black)’s explosive offense edges out MAMCO’s rebounding dominance in a close, high-stakes battle.

    
    

• 3:00 PM – Poolbrook Contracting (Gold) vs Team Blendos (Black)

  • Pick: Team Blendos (Black) -11 Team Blendos (Black) plays their second game of the day against a 0-1 Poolbrook squad with a –32 net rating. Blendos (Black)’s depth and momentum from a perfect opening weekend should overwhelm Gold unless Poolbrook finds a miracle shooting night.

    
    

• 4:00 PM – Red vs Poolbrook Contracting (Gold)

  • Pick: Red -17 Red is rolling with a +50 net rating and back-to-back blowouts. Poolbrook is still searching for their first win and has been outscored by 32 in their lone game. Expect Red to keep the pedal down and improve to 3-0.

    
    

• 5:00 PM – Oneonta Job Corps Academy (White) vs Bello/Richfield (Midnight Navy)

  • Pick: Bello/Richfield -5 Two 0-2 teams desperate for a win. Bello/Richfield has multiple father-son duos and slightly better overall efficiency so far; Oneonta has shown fight but sits at –36 net. Give the slight edge to Bello/Richfield in what could be the first “win column” game for either side.

    
    

• 5:50 PM – Carolina Blue vs Sapphire

  • Pick: Carolina Blue -8 Carolina Blue is 1-1 with positive differential (+6) and has shown they can score in bunches. Sapphire is 0-1 and –23, still looking for rhythm. Carolina Blue should bounce back here and move back toward .500.

    
    

• 6:40 PM – Sapphire vs Pink

  • Pick: Pink -6 Pink is 1-1 with a huge +23 differential and proven scoring punch (even after their Week 2 regression). Sapphire is 0-1 and still searching. Pink’s experience should carry them to their second win.

  • 7:45 PM – Purple vs Green

  • Pick: Purple -13 Purple is 2-0 (+39 differential) and playing extremely efficient basketball (53% FG). Green is 0-2 (–24) and has struggled on the glass. This looks like a comfortable home win for Purple as they chase the perfect record.

    
    

• 8:45 PM – Purple vs Orchid (Wooden)

  • Pick: Orchid (Wooden) -4 The marquee matchup of the night! Orchid is 3-0 (+37) and the clear league leader; Purple is 2-0 (+39) and one of the hottest teams. This is the first true “top vs. top” clash. Orchid’s extra game experience and star power (Graham Wooden’s debut impact) gives them the narrow edge in what should be the closest and most exciting game of the day.

    
    

Week 3 Storylines

• Team Blendos (Black) doubleheader survival test.

• Orchid vs Purple heavyweight clash.

• First wins for the bottom tier?

  
  

Week 2 proved the Week 1 blog’s depth narrative correct. Week 3 will separate the contenders. Drop your picks below — full recaps coming after the games! 🏀

GET READY FOR SUMMER LEAGUE

This summer we are aiming to have a record number of B league teams (24). Local support from businesses can make this possible and this will be the best league to date! We have the opportunity to start the league on June 7th aka 6/07! If anyone has any questions or would like assitance obtaining a sponsor please email us: @blendosfitness@gmail.com The summer league sponsorship form request is available.

BLEND-A-RAMA 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Want to get invovled but can't commit to a league schedule ?

This summer the 5th annual Blend-A-Rama community 3 v 3 basketball tournament will be held on August 1 & 2nd on Main St in Oneonta, NY.

We will have at least 15 courts available with divisions for kids ages 6+. Last year we hosted a record number of 101 teams, this summer we anticipate to increase that number but we need your help! Ask how to get invovled!

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