Original Flava's NCBL 2K10 predictions.

Head's up ya'll.this is an article by Original Flava (just another basketball fanatics).

Since there's no prediction made yet by no one (if i'm not mistaken), I would like to send in my NCBL's pre-season prediction for both Div 1 & Div 2 teams.

Div 1 :-
PHOENIX
As we can see,three teams have already made their way to the Div 1 and the teams are Phoenix (last season's Div 2 champion),ATM a.k.a the Universal Soldiers & J3 themselves.For whoever has watched the Flaming Birds' performance in KLNC tournament,they have made quite and impact and impressively,Phoenix lost to the Super Swoosh by only 3 points,how's tat for a team birth in the Div 2.The other Div 1 teams should be well prepared to face these youngsters cuz they are filled wit Primax 95 for their speed & fast break plays plus their ball rotation are superbly converted in every game.

ATM
Since I haven't got any info about ATM,I couldn't really predict their game-season.But as far as I myself had experience playing against them,I think it should not be a problem for them to hang on maybe for a season or two.Besides,Div 1 is always full of surprises.

J3
As far as I heard about J3,these youngsters are dominant as well.But sources informed me that some of the reliable players are out of the game due to their own reasons such as continuing studies,working and yada yada yada.The only one left is Azri a.k.a Double L (Long Limbs),could this be a new beginning for him to prove to the NC community that he can carry on the burden himself?We'll see later on.

SEMI-FINALISTS

The usual 4 that we used to watch in the semis were Phantoms,Cocoro,Pegasus & Swoosh.Well,from the players & teams that are being rebuild and upgraded,i'm sure that there will be changes from the Fantastic 4 spot.Why not?Even Liverpool are out from the top 4 this season,anything's possible.Anyways,the top 4 of my choice would be Phantoms,Swoosh,Phoenix & could be either J3 or Pegasus,it's all based on speed,strength and experiences because Pegasus has waived (the players' will) quite a number of good players like Kei & Aizat,including their former center Panje who is playing for Swoosh this season.But they too acquired Arip a.k.a Katik for Aizat's replacement,not bad eyh?So,it's a fight for J3 & Pegasus for the 4th spot,and ATM might have a small chance to ruin their battle for the 4th spot too.

RELEGATED

If the relegation rules are still on the line this season,then Flames,Cons and Scorekeys better watch out.Rumors flying that Scorekeys lost two of their big men,but there are additions made to cover up the hole.Whereas Cons,their 2nd playmaker (Ma'e,which is I should say a 1st Guard recently due to Ash's knee injury) are going to Phantoms' squad.Really?If that's true,looks like Phantoms are turning into a team of Phenoms instead.More dangerous & more youth.Flames?Well,as you heard,Alex is no longer there,he went flying to other nation to continue his studies (that's what I heard),but Flames still has what it takes to maintain & ensuring a Div 1 for another season,if they reduce the loss column a little more that is.

Div 2 :-

Well,new faces,new teams,new hype!!! This is the era of NC Ballerz growth towards youth development.Yes,some people said that there are more teams to be 'ayam' or 'sayur' with,but what matters most is that we enjoy doing what we love the most and we collect more & more experience from the seasoned ones.

CLIMBING TO DIV 1

UBSA - The team which made into the semi finals of the KLNC tournament,who surprised everyone by beating Phoenix to take the 2nd spot in the grouping stage,and into the semis by beating Cons in a narrow win and manage to retrieve 4th place in KLNC.This was the time when Muaz was add up & Mr.UBSA (Alip) return to his country and help by rebuilt the team again and turned them into a more dominant opponent.Plus,Wan Kid turn out to be a dangerous substitute when he had rest and regain more stamina too.Pops a.k.a Muz was on fire by the baseline and his threes as well.While Pow,Mr.X,Badut & Shamon the Shaman can turn into a more aggressive defender once in a while,and that's a fact.And this NCBL season,the whole NC community will witness (the return?) and put their sights on to Ayie the Hungry Bear after 6 months out due to his knee injury.UBSA even add up Kei from Pegasus and who knows who else will they bring into their team.Looks like teams have to watch out for the perimeter shots and the downtown lines,not to mention the post as well.This is a must-watch team.

MALAYA TITANS

Well,judging by their performances during KLNC tournament,these youngsters are not too bad themselves.They nearly beat Swoosh 3 during the group stage,they were unbeaten for 3 matches (or 4) before their loss to Swoosh 3.Plus,they have the aggressive defence and 56% finishing form inside the semi circle area.Well,they might not advance to Div 1 nex season,but they are somehow interesting and not to be underestimate with.

QUARTER FINALS

UBSA

MALAYA TITANS

PHANTOMS (B) - Well,like I've said,never underestimate any team whether they consist of veteran players or even youthful youngsters.This team might give the rest of the team quite a problem for their shots are hardly foreseen.It's like an assassin waiting to put a bullet behind your head.

J3 (B)/(C) - As all have heard about J3 teams,like their senior team,they would like to make an impact in the league,so,they might lack of experience but they may have the quality to apprehend the other dominant teams.

SWOOSH 2/WEEMOTO.COM - Eventually,Swoosh's team are all favourites to advance through the grouping stages.And FYI,as much as i've been told that veemoto is actually Swoosh 3,but they change their name to bring more flares.

HURRICANES/QUAKES/SNIPERS - The Q spot is always there to be taken by those who deserves it.And to deserve it,they have to earn it.These goes to Hurricanes,Quakes and Snipers.They have the similarities from players to playbooks.Sources said that Snipers had recruit few well known players too to boost (not the Cadbury chocolate) up their performance such as Dinie the Berr and Sadiq from Archers.As for Hurricanes and Quakes,they have made a point during their friendly matches before the NCBL season starts.Who's to take?Just wait and watch.

OTHER TEAMS

GRIFFIN - Could be the same Griffin,but still they poses a threat too.

BENCHWARMERS - Rumors saying that they've added up a Center player to replace Farid a.k.a Orang Tua,could the replacement be a better player?We'll see.

NIRWANA SHOCK - Might SHOCK the whole league by winning the Div 2,who knows?

BULLETS - Adam Lipas' (from Phantoms A) managing team.New school,but might consist old plays.

NEXT RIDER - Formerly known as KJ Riders,could the changing in names bring more momentum for them?

JUMP - Mr.SKN2U a.k.a Saku's team.Players from the old,but still have what it takes to win a few games maybe?Plus,Anip is back in action people! Does he still has the handles to shake & bake,you never know.

SOULSPEED - No info about this team,could be surprises waiting for us.

ARIONS - No info.

SLASHERS - Heard that they are from Seremban consists of players that haven't been crashing courts for quite sometime.Still,experience players do have the advantages.

K-2 - The family which reigns in with Snipers.They still have the moves to take down new comers.

CAGERS - No info.

BANTURAZ - Players from Bandar Tun Razak.This might be interesting.

ARCHERS - A threat for the new comers,they are the team from NCBL 2009 (last season's) which won 3 games (or 4).

VENOM - A team with quality but lack of chemistry?Maybe they need more friendlies to up their players' bond.

FENRIR - No info.

PRINZE - Prinze was from Div 1 (last season's NCBL(2009) ),but was relegated due to their 8 losses and manage to win only 1 game.But could they battle to carry themselve back to the Div 1?

RUDDERS - No info.

D'FLIPSE - Was once known as KPTM.New name,might be new game as well.

TITANS - An experience team too.New comers be ready.

Overall View - Like I said,it's only my prediction during the pre-season of the NCBL 2010.Besides,it hasn't started yet,so things might go way different than what I might expect.So,let's bring on the hype and love to the game,and til' next time,word up!!