May 28-30: 2016 Tigers Tournament Schedule

Upcoming Tournaments:
2016 Sacramento Barons Schedule

Message from the founder: Jimmy Miyasaka

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Photo by Coach Phillip Miyasaka (c)
Aloha and welcome to the our website! I am the founder of Menehune Basketball. Please feel free to learn more about us with our "tabs" above. Read up "About Us", "Player Profiles", post a blog about your thoughts or list your top 10 Asian teams in the country. We also have applications for players or SPONSORS! We are looking for sponsors to help our organization out. Check out our "photo gallery" and also our "Fan" page. If your a Menehune supporter please fill out an "contact us" and tell us more about yourself. 

I wish you ballers all the best out there and keep up the ballin!       

Mahalo,
Jimmy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

5th Annual Menehunes Invitational Tournament August 1-2, 2015

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CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS:

Men Divisions:
AA Asian
A+ Asian
A Asian Gold
A Asian Silver
Open Upper
Open Lower

Women Divisions:
UPPER 
Lower 

Stats/Scores/Full Schedules on www.MyPTBA.com 

Sean Liou: Captain of Cali Davis Dynasty-Menehunes 

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Cali Davis Dynasty Menehunes President Sean Liou
Contact info:
Team Email: [email protected]

Sean Liou started the Cali Davis Dynasty program up in the Northern California region, and has built quite a resume over the years. Its such an honor to have the Cali Davis Dynasty be apart of the Menehune Basketball Ohana. Sean is a player coach for the Cali Davis Dynasty team that plays in multiple tournaments and leagues nationally.  

Welcome to the Ohana Cali Davis Dynasty Menehunes!!! 

PREVIOUS MENEHUNE INVITATIONAL RECAPS:

Menehunes Archives: Results

Click on the links below:
2015 Las Vegas Invitational (LVI)
2015 Pasadena Bruins Tournament
2015 5th Annual Menehunes Basketball Tournament
2015 Jets/Jetts Tournament 
2015 3rd Season Nikkei Basketball Association Wednesday League
2015 Nikkei Basketball Association Tournament 3rd Annual 
2015 ABCNA Basketball Tournament 
2015 Nikkei Basketball Summer Season
2015 PTBA Spring Season
2015 Tigers Tournament
2015 Sacramento Barons Tournament 
2015 Nikkei Basketball Association Spring Season 
2015 DYNASTY INVITATIONAL WEST REGIONAL 
2015 PTBA Winter Season
2014 FOR Tournament
2014 Tumakbo United Tournament
2014 PTBA Summer Season
2014 Las Vegas Invitational Tournament
2014 Pasadena Bruins Tournament
2014 Menehunes Invitational Basketball Tournament
2014 Jets/Jetts Basketball Tournament 
2014 Nikkei Basketball Association Tournament
2014 Tigers Tournament 
2014 Sacramento Barons Tournament
2014 Kapamylia Tournament
2013 FOR Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament Nov 29- Dec 1, 2013
2013 Winter PTBA League
2013 Tumakbo Huli Huli Tournament
2013 PTBA League
2013 FOR Tournament Runners Up A+ Gold
2013 New Black Menehunes Jerseys 
2013 WINTER PTBA SEASON
2013 Mofufus Tournament 
2013 TUMAKBO KABA HOOPS Tournament
2013 Summer PTBA Season 
2013 Las Vegas Invitataionl Menehunes A-Gold/Nakatani AA-Gold
2013 Menehunes Invitational Basketball Tournament Results
2013 Summer PTBA Season
2013 Menehunes-Taiwan Center Basketball camp
2013 Spring PTBA Season
2013 Tigers Tournament
2013 Winter PTBA Season
2012 Fall PTBA CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON
2012 Summer PTBA Championship Season
2012 Las Vegas Invitational 
2012 2nd Annual Menehunes Invitational Basketball Tournament
2012 Tigers Tournament 
2012 Barons Tournament Roster
2012 NAU Season (Sundays at RDHS)
2012 Sacramento Barons Tournament
2011 Superstar Basketball Asian League 
2011 Prime Time Basketball League (PTBA)
2011 Mofufus Halloween Basketball Tournament
2011 Las Vegas Invitational Tournament
2011 Menehunes Invitational Basketball Tournament
2011 Central Cal Cobras Tournament 
2011 City of Brea League
2011 Tigers Tournament Schedule/Brackets
2010 ABA Champions
Fans
Blogs
LINKS to other TEAMS/ORGANIZATIONS
Menehune Hall of Famers
Sponsors
Whats happening with the Menehunes? Click here "NEWS" 

Year 2013:

Year 2012:
  • 2012 Summer PTBA Season Menehunes-LVI win the Division 1 Championship
  • 2012 2nd Meneunes Invitational Tournament 4th place.
  • 2012 LVI Menehunes-LVI win Consolation Champions in A+ Upper Open, Nakatani come in second in AA-Gold
  • 2012 Tigers Tournament Menehunes come in 2nd place in A-Gold


Year 2011:
2011 Superstar Basketball Asian Champions 9-0
2011 PTBA (2nd place) PTBA season 9-2
2011 Mofufus Halloween Tournament: A+ Consolation Champs (2-1) and Taiwan Center AA-Champs (3-0)
2011 LVI Champions: Menehunes A+ Open Lower Champions(3-0) and Nakatani's AA-Gold Champions(3-0)
2011 Menehunes Invitational Basketball Tournament Champions (3-0) SUMMARY Menehunes AA Team
2011 Central Cal Cobras Tournament CHAMPIONS (4-0) SUMMARY (Menehunes AA Team)
2011 Brea Community Center League CHAMPIONS (12-0) SUMMARY (Menehunes A+ Teams)
2011 Tiger's Men's A Gold-Consolation Runners-up (1-2) SUMMARY (Menehune B Team)


Year 2010:
2010 Tiger's Men's A SILVER, Championship (Menehunes B Team) (3-0)
2010 Asian Basketball Association (12-0) SUMMARY (Horizon League Championship, Final Four finalist, Conference Champions) (Menehunes AA Team)


Year 2009:
2009 Asian basketball Association Championship Fall (12-0) (Menehunes AA Team)

Year 2008:
2008 Asian Basketball Association (11-1) (Asianhoops.net) Championship (Menehunes AA Team)
2008 Asian basketball Association (10-1)  Championship Winter (Menehunes AA Team)
2008 Asian Basketball Association (11-0) Championship Summer (Menehunes AA Team)
2008 Asian Basketball Association Championship Fall (11-0) (Menehunes AA Team)


Year 2007:
2007 Pac Rim Bronze Asian Championship (9-2) (Menehunes A+  Team) 
2007 Pac Rim Asian East Silver Championship (10-1)  (Menehunes A+ Team)

2015 Asian Basketball Championships of North America:  July 4-6, 2015

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2015 ABCNA
This year makes the inaugural tournament for Asian Basketball Championships of North America, July 4th weekend in Arizona. They will have the best Asian American Teams from all over the country playing in it. They have multiple divisions for all level of play.  


Click here for more info regarding the: 2015 ABCNA National Tournament



 
4th Annual Menehune Invitational recaps:

MEN DIVISIONS:
WOMEN DIVISIONS:

2014 PTBA SUMMER CHAMPIONS

2014 Las Vegas Invitational Basketball Tournament (LVI)

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The Menehunes A+ Tin team won Champions for the 2014 LVI Tournament. The Nakatani came in second place in the A+ Upper Open division. Click on the link for more photos and summary of the tournament this year: 2014 LVI Schedule

2014 Tumakbo United Tournament September 27-28, 2014

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Click here for schedule

2014 Las Vegas Invitational Basketball Tournament (LVI)

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Menehunes get bumped up into the A+ Tin Division in this years tournament. LVI is the biggest Asian American Basketball tournament of the year that the Menehunes look forward to. 
Click the link for the schedule and rosters: 2014 LVI Schedule

2014 Pasadena Bruins Tournament

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Menehunes last practice tournament before LVI. August 23-24, 2014. 
2014 Pasadena Schedule
AA Asian Elite Division
1. Menehunes-Nakatani
2. Ironmen (2013 AA Defending Champions)
3. Westside Lions
4. Icemen (2013 AA Runners up)
5. Alpine Striders 
6. Pasadena Bruins
7. Sleeping Pandas
8.
A+ Asian Competitive division.
1. Menehunes-KawataOptometry.com 
2. Refresh (A Defending Champions)
3. Coast Tigers
4. Tumakbo United
5. Everest
6. Davis Dynasty
7. Alpine Striders
8. Arcadia Alumni
A Open Friendship Open-Division
1. Menehunes-LagunaHeightsOptometry.com
2. Sahara Legends
3. Rockstars
4. Dim Sum Lights
5.
6.
7.
8.
Monica Quan Womens' Division  Upper

1. Chapman
2. Tumakbo United
3. Team Ballistic
4.  Refreshers 
5.
6.
7.
8.

Monica Quan Womens division Lower

1.  Monstars
2.
3. 
4. 
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Menehunes will make that long drive up to Sacramento for the 38th Annual Fred Kunisaki Memorial Barons Basketball Classic hosted by Sacramento Barons Basketball Organization.

Click here for Schedules for May 3rd and 4th weekend games.
 

2013 Mofufus Halloween Asian Basketball Tournament.  October 26-27, 2013

Schedule for Menehunes A+ and Menehunes A

Whats happening with the Menehunes?
Click here "NEWS" 

Taiwan Center Youth Basketball Camp: June 15, 16 & 22, 23 (Sat/Sun):  CLICK HER FOR DETAILS
Coaches: Jimmy Miyasaka & Jarrod Carroll will be running it and is opening it to all ages. 

All donations of the Menehunes Invitational Tournament goes to this chosen charity:Click here for more details on the "Stunner"

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Join there facebook page: Blind Childrens Center Facebook
Blind Childrens Center: SPECIAL EVENTS

Any donations will be greatly appreciated for this cause, just email Menehunes if you want to help out. 

Captains please collect donations from your team. 

Full Potential Sports Hawaii

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Full Potential Sports Hawaii provides mentors for young athletes to help them achieve their maximum athletic potential while enjoying their chosen sport and learning life skills beyond the games. We do this by working one-on-one with young athletes to improve their skills while shaping their attitude and improving their self image. LINK

Menehunes welcome "Brandon Jacob Lee"

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Brandon Jacob Lee is here!! Born March 30, 2012 at 8:33am Brandon is a healthy 7lbs 8ozs  and 20.5 inches! 

Proud parents Menehunes Hall of Famer Ryan Lee and Alexis Lee welcome there first child to the world.  What an exciting time for them! Read more...

2011 Las Vegas Invitational Champions!

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Menehuens-LVI make there debut in winning the A+ Open Lower Division. 
Left to Right:  #21 Pierre Recinto, #5 Jason Murashige, #25 Bryant So, #1 Tuni Perry, #3-Ryan Lee(Hall of Famer), #22 Reuben Medina(tournament MVP), 
#44-Anthony Nocon(All Tournament Team), and #15 Chris Hoe
Menehunes PHOTOS

Click here for the: Menehunes Invitational Tournament Home Page

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CHAMPIONS: MENEHUNES
2nd place: Taiwan Center
3rd place: BLUECANVAS

Central Cal Cobras Tournament Champions

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Menehunes win the championship beating Central Cal Cobras 69 to 55. Click here for game summaries of the tournament. 

Rafu Shimpo Japanese Newspaper article

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Tournament Game Ball

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The Rock is used in the ACC conference as well as NCAA Pre-season Tournaments. 








2011 Brea basketball league CHAMPIONS!

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2011 Brea League Champions! Game MVP: Ryan Lee, Photo by Ernest Ramirez
Menehunes make there debut season in the City of Brea Basketball league this season. Please follow the Menehunes game summary CLICK HERE. A short game summary will be written after each game. To see the schedule please click here: SCHEDULE


Menehunes getting ready for this weekend!

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June 18-19, Menehunes go to Fresno CA to play in one of the biggest Central California tournaments. Menehunes make there debut in the Cobras tournament.

June 9, 2011: Semifinals: Menehunes 91 defeats Nothing to Loose 75.

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1 game away from wining the Championship!
Menehunes are one step closer to winning the Brea Community Center Championship! Menehunes defeat Nothing 2 Loose in the Semi-Finals and move one step closer to the winning another championship. Menehunes were lead by Pierre Recinto who had a game high 18 points. Pierre was a spark off the bench and brought in instant offense. Matt Rosser came out to help the Menehunes and had 14points with a nice ally-oop dunk! J.R.  Buensuceso came up big for the Menehunes by setting up everyone. J.R. pitched in with 10 points for the game. Ryan Lee did all the intangibles and he tailed in with 8 points for the game. Scott Holbert had 8 points and dominated the glass once again. John Lopez showed his smooth touch from the outside and had 8 points for the game. Reuben and G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka both had 13 points for the game. 

Menehunes will have there hands full for next weeks championship game as they face Old School. Old School took Menehunes into OT, which Menehunes prevailed winning 84 to 83. They are a big and physical team but Menehunes will come with there full squad this time to take them on for the title.  

Tip-off: Thursday June 16, 2011 @ 7:25pm
Brea Community Center
695 E. Madison Way Brea, CA 92821

Schedule/Results

BOX SCORES:

Pierre Recinto: 18points, 2-3pointers
Ryan Lee: 8points, 2-3pointers
Reuben Medina: 14points, 1-3poionter
J.R. Buensuceso: 10points, 2-3pointers
John Lopez: 8points, 2-3pointers
Scott Holbert: 8points
Matt Rosser: 14points, 2-3pointers
Jimmy Miyasaka 13 points, 3-3pointers


14-3pointers 

June 18, 2011; Game 1: Menehune 76 vs. Barons 36 , Pool A 1-0

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Menehunes closing out game 1!
After a long 4 hour drive and a stop at the Nike outlets, the Menehunes made a great debut at the Central Cal Cobras Tournament. Menehunes came out strong and dominated the first game against the Sacramento Barons RED Team. Menehunes were firing on all cylinders and took a convincing 20point lead at the half and finished them off in the second half. Menehunes were lead by Jimmy Miyasaka with 23points, 7-3pointers, then Jarrod Carroll put on a display of amazing shots and finished with 18points. Billy Hofman was running the team once again and chipped in with 8points. Ryan Lee did a little of everything and finished with 4points. Jason Murishige had a layup and Nick Milan, straight from Hawaii, tailed in with 6points. Scott Holbert dominated the paint once again and had 10 points. Menehunes move on with a 1-0 record in Pool A.

Box Scores:
Ryan Lee:  4points
Jason Murishige: 2 points
Billy Hofman: 8points, 2-3pointers
Jarrod Carroll: 18points, 2-3pointers
Scott Holbert: 10points
Nick Milan: 6points, 4-4 free throws
Jimmy Miyasaka: 23points, 7-3pointers

BREA Community Center League Tournament Schedule

June 18, 2011; Game 2: Menehunes 71 vs. Fresh 63, Pool A 2-0

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Let the comeback begin! Team huddle at halftime!
Menehunes were caught by surprise and pulled off a huge comeback victory. Fresh came out firing and took a convincing 10 point lead at the half, after Ryan Lee knocked down a 3pointer. Menehunes were trailing the whole game and was down by as many as 14 points and then made there charging comeback in the second half. Scott Holbert had two powerful put backs to get the Menehunes going. Billy Hofman hit a 3pointer in the second half to bring the Menehunes back to 8points. The game changing play was when Scott Holbert found Jimmy Miyasaka in the corner for a 3pointer and Menehunes took their first lead of the game 56 to 55 with 3minutes left in the 4th quarter.  Jarrod Carroll had 13 points in the second half to help lead the comeback and hit key jumpers in the last 3 minutes of the game to extend the lead. Jimmy Miyasaka also had 18points the second half to help the Menehunes come back inch by inch.  Billy Hofman hit 2 huge free throws to put Menehunes up by 4points with 12 seconds left. Barons. Jarrod Carroll finished off the game by hitting two more free throws to put away the Fresno Fresh team. This game gave the Menehunes a scare but the Menehunes dug down deep and pulled out another great victory. Menehunes move to 2-0 in Pool A and advance on to the semifinal game tomorrow at 11:30am.

Box Scores:
Ryan Lee: 3points
Jason Murishige: 0points
Billy Hofman: 10points, 2-3pointers
Jarrod Carroll: 21points, 2-3pointers
Scott Holbert: 7points
Nick Milan: 6points
Jimmy Miyasaka: 22points, 8-9 free throws, 2-3pointers

June 16, 2011: Menehunes go 12-0 and win the Brea League Champions! 

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Menehune Ohana! Photo by Ernest Ramirez
Menehunes do it again! They win another championship with a perfect 12-0 record. Menehunes defeat Old Skool 81 to 67 in the Brea Championship game. Menehunes faced Old Skool the first game of the season and won in overtime by 1point, 84 to 83.  So everyone knew that this game was going to be a physical and good game to watch.  Menehunes started off slow then really picked it up once Billy Hofman and Ryan Lee started firing on all cylinders out there in the first half. Jimmy Miyasaka came off the bench and also helped with the first half run. Matt Rosser had some highlight plays throughout the game with some tip in dunks! Matt Rosser is Mr. Everything for Menehunes, he does it all. He plays great defense, rebounds, scores, shoots well, plays point at times and makes a few highlight real plays a game. He is the heart and sole to this team and is the Menehunes Franchise player. John Lopez did his part by clogging up the middle on defense and had a nice back door layup late in the second half. Scott Holbert played huge for the Menehunes. He really was the heart and sole to the defense of the Menehunes and dominated the paint. It was nice to see Billy Hofman back on the court and it showed as Menehunes got 81points for the game. Bottom line, Billy gets this team going. But the night belonged to "Big Shot" Ryan Lee, as he hit key 3point shots to stop Old Skool momentum, and helped Menehunes to win another Championship! The Brea League Finals MVP goes to "BIG SHOT" Ryan Lee! 

Want to say a special shout out to Hall of Famer Ernest Ramirez and his sister Yanine for coming out to support and Orlando, Debbie, Tyler(Future Menehune), and Jacob Vengco (future Menehune), and  Shefia and Yolanda, and Kimberly Han and friend, and future Brittiney Rosser and friend, and to all the Menehune supporters, thank you for coming out and showing your support! 


Box Scores:
Brea Finals MVP: Ryan Lee: 22points, 6-3pointers
Billy Hofman: 12 points, 1-3pointer
Scott Holbert: 5points, 100% at the free throw line
John Lopez: 2points
Matt Rosser: 10points, 3 dunks!
Jimmy Miyasaka: 30points, 8-3pointers

Season Statistics:
                                Total season PPG       Just Playoffs PPG
Scott Holbert                    8.67                          8.00 
 Jarrod Carroll                  22.00                        0.00 
 Billy Hofman                    19.00                       12.00 
 Pierre Recinto                  13.14                       14.00 
 Ryan Lee                          9.10                       12.67 
 Reuben Medina                11.00                       12.00 
 Jimmy Miyasaka               18.00                       22.67 
 Matt Rosser                     14.20                       12.00 
 John Lopez                       6.13                          5.67 
 J.R. Buesenceco                5.00                         10.00 
 Phillip Miyasaka                 6.00                          5.00 
 Marc Factor                      4.00                          0.00 
 Bryant So                         4.00                           0.00  

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2011 Central Cal Cobra Tournament Champions!

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2011 Cobras Tournament Champions! Left: Nick Milan, Jarrod Carroll, Ryan Lee, Jimmy Miyasaka, Jason Murishige, Billy Hofman, Scott Holbert
Championship Game: Menehunes 69 defeat Central Cal Cobra Gold 55

The championship game started off as a war. Central Cal Cobras were a physical team and play well with each other. They are a complete team with veterans leading the way. The game started off slow but Menehunes picked it up. Menehunes gained a comfortable lead at the half and never looked back. There were a lot of amazing shots during the game but the shot of the game was by Ryan Lee. Ryan look went up against the Cobras center and had an AMAZING “Wind-mill reverse layup” off the glass and even finished it off by making the “And 1” free throw.  Jarrod Carroll and Jimmy Miyasaka both had 23points however Jarrod stole two free throws from Jimmy Miyasaka. Jarrod actually had 21 points with 2 steals(2 free throws from his own teammate Jimmy)!  It was a great tournament overall. Menehunes were tested throughout the tournament and the championship game was a classic for Menehunes. Cobras came out strong and they are well respected in the Menehune eyes. They played with a lot of heart and passion for the game.

Box Scores:
Jason Murishige: 3points, 1-3pointer
Nick Milan: 6points
Ryan Lee:  5 points
Billy Hofman: 7points, 1-3points
Scott Holbert: 2points
Jimmy Miyasaka: 23points, 5-3pointers
Jarrod Carroll: 23points, 2-3points




Semifinal Game: Menehunes 83 defeat Berkley Sangha 44

Menehunes came out flat at the get go, but then turned it on in the second quarter. Sangha were hitting from the outside and had a lead midway through the first quarter, then the Menehunes turned it on and the rest was history. The Sangha played tough and were a well guard oriented team. Menehunes scoring was spread out but Jarrod Carroll lead the way with 21points. Jason Murishige played well and scored 8points. Nick Milan also played well getting a double-double, 16points and 10+ rebounds. Billy Hofman did a great job distributing the ball to everyone for open shots. Menehunes advances on to the Championship game against the host team.
Box Score:
Jason Murishige: 8points
Ryan Lee: 8point, 2-3pointers
Billy Hofman: 4points
Scott Holbert: 13points, 1-3pointers
Nick Milan: 16points
Jarrod Carroll: 21points, 1-3pointer
Jimmy Miyasaka: 13points, 4-3pointers

Menehunes are trying to find a Home in the Japanese community.

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http://www.budokanoflosangeles.com
There will not be a better fit for the Menehunes then Budokan. Menehunes G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka is full Japanese and is in charge of this Asian American Club Basketball team. Its really rare to see a Full Japanese basketball player make it through the NCAA College basketball and just a shot away from winning a national  title. Jimmy Miyasaka is working on contacting BUDOKAN to try and use this as the Menehunes Home. "We can show the Japanese community in Little Tokyo good quality basketball. We can also display our talent as to why Menehunes are contenders as a top Asian American Basketball Club team in America. Menehunes will even use the name "Budokan Menehunes" when they play in top tournaments to represent the Japanese community"...G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka... But Budokan has 4 full sized basketball courts as well as Kendo(Japanese martial arts), Volleyball courts, and other sports activities. Menehunes will even host youth basketball camps if Budokan will work with them as well as even host a Menehune Invitational tournament at Budokan if they form a partnership. Right now G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka is in the emailing and calling stage, so hopefully things work out between Menehune Basketball and Budokan. We have our fingers crossed for an answer that we are looking for. 

June 2, 2011: Round 1: #1 Menehunes 76 vs. #8 The Bad Guys 59 (Win) Advance to the Semifinals next Thursday.  

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Photo was taken by Hall of Famer Ernest Ramirez

The Menehunes started off the playoffs right on track. They made a total of 12 3-pointers for the game. Menehunes were lead by G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka in the first half. He scored all of his 25 points in the first half going 7 for 9 from down town. Scott Holbert lead the way inside showing why he owns the paint. Reuben Medina set up his teammates on the spot, while Pierre Recinto was hitting jump shot after jump shot. Ryan Lee was also playing great defense as well as. John Lopez played well cleaning up the boards. Even Phillip Miyasaka pitched in with 7 points for the game.  Menehunes take on the winner of "Nothing to Loose" or "Bring it". The semifinal game will be played next week at 9pm. Hopefully Menehunes will have Matt Rosser and Jarrod Carroll at the next game. Please checkout the playoff bracket. The Menehunes also had Hall of Famer Ernerst Ramirez at the game. Menehunes now have there new team shirts. Photos will be up shortly of the new Menehune gear. Stay tuned! PHOTOS

Box Scores: 
Ryan Lee: 8points, 1-3pointer
Reuben Medina: 10points, 4 for 4 from the charity strike
Pierre Recinto: 10points, 2-3pointers
John Lopez: 7points, 1-3pointer
Scott Holbert: 11points, 3 for 4 from charity strike
Phillip Miyasaka: 5points, 1-3pointer
Jimmy Miyasaka: 25points, 7-3pointer 

May 26, 2011 Menehunes go undefeated for regular season 7-0

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Marc Factora, straight from the Hawaiian Islands.
Menehunes bombed away making 16 3-point shots for the game. Menehunes didnt have there top three leading scores Jarrod Carroll (22ppg), Billy Hofman (21ppg), and Matt Rosser (17ppg), and there center Scott Holbert who grabs 10+ rebounds a game. However Menehunes still managed to put up 85 points for the game lead by Pierre Recinto with a game high 21points. Menehunes were practicing for the Tigers Tournament. Marc Factora, just arrived from Hawaii a few hours prior to the game, made an appearance for the Menehunes while scoring 4 points and had 6 rebounds. Bryant So, Menehunes center made an appearance also. Bryant, a legend in the Brea League knows everyone in that league. Bryant had a solid game also with 4points and 8 rebounds in limited action. Ryan Lee ran point most of the game, while playing great defense and nailed 2-3pointers himself out there. Coach and Photographer Phillip Miyasaka, scored 7points, making an instant impact. Phillip was taking photos for the first 15minutes of the game then subbed in and went to work on the court just as much as he does off the court. Reuben Medina was solid hitting from the outside and battling inside on defense. John Lopez got into the mix by nailing 3-3pointers for the game, while showing the defense that they have to play some defense on him. Jimmy Miyasaka had 16 points, 4-3pointers, was still trying to find his rhythm after coming off of knee surgery. He just isn't the same like before. I think its close to retirement for him. Menehunes open up playoffs next week Thursday, however they have the BIG Tigers Tournament this weekend 28-30. But first a big shout out to Britt Sumida, Jimmy Miyasaka's Girlfriend, as her birthday is on May 27th. 

Box Scores: and GAME PHOTOS 
Ryan Lee 8points (2-3pointers), Pierre Recinto 21 points (3-3pointers), John Lopez 9points (3-3pointers), Phillip Miyasaka 7points, Bryant So 4points, Jimmy Miyasaka 16points (4-3pointers), Reuben Medina 15points (4-3pointers), Marc Factora 4points.

TIGERS Tournament May 28-30, 2011!!

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Menehunes make there third appearance in the Tigers tournament. 

Click here for updates and game schedules and stories

Come out and support the Menehunes!

Week 7: Menehunes 63 defeats Nothing to Loose 57 for a 6-0 record. May 19, 2011

The game wasnt pretty, but Menehunes jumped out to a quick lead then came Nothing to Loose to cut it to a 3 point game at the half. Menehunes then went off and got a comfortable 10point lead in the second half, however Nothing to Loose came back and actually took the lead 51 to 48. Jimmy Miyasaka(13points) made a 3 pointer to tie it up, Scott Holbert(11points-14rebounds) followed up a miss shot with a key put back while Jarrod Carroll(Team High 20points) made a big 3point shot on the top of the key and followed that up by a pair of free throws. Matt Rosser put on the final blow with his third dunk of the game to put the Menehunes up by 11 points before, Nothing To Loose made a 3point and a layup to cut it to 6points. Matt Rosser(14points) was putting on a display with his athletic ability. This was Menehunes lowest scoring game. Nothing to Loose had a game plan to walk the ball up every position. However Menehunes adjusted on defense and locked them down late in the second half. Menehunes didnt have the best shooting night but came through at the end when it was needed. 

The box scores:

Menehune Basketball     Points  # G   Tot Pnt   Avg
Scott Holbert                     11      6       54      9.0
Jarrod Carroll                    20      4       88      22.0
Billy Hofman                      DNP    3       64      21.3
Pierre Recinto                    0       4       43      10.8
Ryan Lee                           0       6       45      7.5
Reuben Medina                  2       6       60      10.0
Jimmy Miyasake                13      5       78      15.6
Matt Rosser                      14      3       47      15.7
John Lopez                        3       4       23      5.8
J.R. Buesenceco                DNP     1       0       0.0
                                       
                           

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SuperstarBasketball.org

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A premiere league in Southern California, was founded by Commissioner Hanz Jimenez. Hanz goal was to create a league that consists of top players in the Southern California region. At times they have NBA players, pro players, college players, ex college players, and those competitive weekend legends trying to create a name for themselves in his league. Nobody knows Hanz is actually Asian himself. 

This maybe the next league the Menehunes may get into. If Superstar Basketball can make a weekday league then that will be perfect for the Menehunes, since weekends are busy with other Asian leagues. 

If your a team that is looking for excellent competition then this is the league to get into! Superstar Basketball does a great job with top 5 vidio highlights from the weekend game. They do full stats, hall of fame, all-star game, 3-point competition, slam-dunk contest, etc... Its a league full of excitement! Menehunes are working on trying to get sponsors so they can play in this league. If you want to be a proud sponsor of one of the top Asian American Basketball Teams in the country please email us at: [email protected] 
Please check out supuerstarbasketball.org

Menehunes are trying to find a Home in the Japanese community.

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http://www.budokanoflosangeles.com
There will not be a better fit for the Menehunes then Budokan. Menehunes G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka is full Japanese and is in charge of this Asian American Club Basketball team. Its really rare to see a Full Japanese basketball player make it through the NCAA College basketball and just a shot away from winning a national  title. Jimmy Miyasaka is working on contacting BUDOKAN to try and use this as the Menehunes Home. "We can show the Japanese community in Little Tokyo good quality basketball. We can also display our talent as to why Menehunes are contenders as a top Asian American Basketball Club team in America. Menehunes will even use the name "Budokan Menehunes" when they play in top tournaments to represent the Japanese community"...G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka... But Budokan has 4 full sized basketball courts as well as Kendo(Japanese martial arts), Volleyball courts, and other sports activities. Menehunes will even host youth basketball camps if Budokan will work with them as well as even host a Menehune Invitational tournament at Budokan if they form a partnership. Right now G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka is in the emailing and calling stage, so hopefully things work out between Menehune Basketball and Budokan. We have our fingers crossed for an answer that we are looking for. 

Week 6: Menehues 86 defeat defending champs "T-it-up" 75, May 12, 2011

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Matt Rosser goes up for a dunk! Photo by Coach Phillip Miyasaka
Menehunes played against the defending champions without there top two scores Billy Hofman (Avg 21.3ppg, out with a sprained ankle) and Jarrod Carroll (Avg 22.7ppg, out coaching Club Volleyball), but still pulled out the "W" beating "T-It-Up" 86 to 75 in the prime time game at 9:15pm. The Menehunes only had 6 players out there: Matt Rosser, John Lopez, Ryan Lee, Scott Holbert, Reuben Medina, and G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka. The game started out slow but Menehunes quickly picked up the pace and was up by at most 22 points of the ball game. Matt Rosser, who had 17points, was the point guard for the Menehunes and led the way, setting up the Menehunes for 3pointers as well as layups. Scott Holbert, who had 10points,  dominated the paint once again and shot perfect from the free throw line going 4 for 4. Scott ended up with a double double(10pts-14rbs). Reuben Medina, who had 20points, was taking it to the basket strong as well as hitting from the outside. Ryan Lee, who had 6points, was also finishing layup after layup as well as setting up everyone for open shots. John Lopez, who had 7points, showed his touch from the outside hitting shots form the top of the key. John also hit the boards hard making a key put back in the second half. G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka, who finished with 26 points, came out hitting a few 3 pointers of his own. "We missed our starting point guard Billy Hofman and we hope he recovers ASAP! Menehunes are not the same without Billy on the court. We also missed our scoring machine Jarrod Carroll. I hope he can make it out to the rest of the games and help us win the Brea League title. We also missed Pierre Recinto who showed his smooth touch from the outside by leading the way with 25 points last game"...G.M. Jimmy M.... You can check out by clicking here: game photos  and check out Menehune Basketball next game time, click here SCHEDULE

 
Thursday Box Scores:
Menehune Basketball      Points     # G    Tot      Pnt Avg  
Scott Holbert                         10          5      43           8.6  
Jarrod Carroll                                     3      68          22.7  
Billy Hofman                                       3      64           21.3  
Pierre Recinto                                     3      43           14.3  
Ryan Lee                                6          5      45             9.0  
Reuben Medina                      20          5      58           11.6  
Jimmy Miyasake                     26          4      65           16.3 
Matt Rosser                           17          2      33           16.5  
John Lopez                             7           3      20             6.7 
 J.R. Buesenceco                                  1       0             0.0                    

Breaking news!: May 13, 2011
Billy is in the rehab process to get back ASAP on the court for the Menehunes.

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Billy Hofman's right ankle
Menehunes Point Guard Billy Hofman, is using his own ethnic background way of "Chinese healing" style of medicine "acupuncture" to help with healing process of his badly sprained ankle. 
Acupuncture is an alternative medicine that treats patients by insertion and manipulation of needles in the body. Its proponents variously claim that it relievespain, treats infertility, treats disease, prevents disease, promotes general health, or can be used for therapeuticpurposes.[1] Acupuncture being effective beyond theplacebo effect has never been proven, except some pain relieving applications, though the latter results are somewhat inconsistent as well. Acupuncture typically incorporates traditional Chinese medicine as an integral part of its practice and theory.
Billy was undercut while going for a block and landed on the opponents foot. His ankle popped out and luckily popped back in. Billy was in a lot of pain and the Menehune Ohana was holding there breath, hoping Billy will be okay. Get WELL SOON BILLY!!! Menehunes need you on the court!

Week 5: Menehunes are now 4-0, by defeating "Bring It". May 5, 2011

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Another week of basketball! Menehunes are back at it defeating "Bring It' by 48  points. This week Menehunes had there point guard Billy Hofman back in action leading the way with assist after assist, but started off the game with an AIR BALL! but got back to right where he left off in scoring ending up with 14 points. Billy Hofman's girlfriend had a few words about Billy's shot, "Billy's AIR BALL at the beginning of the game was definitely evidence of his 2 week spring break"...Heather Michie...  However Pierre Recinto came out on fire! Knocking down shot after shot for the Menehunes, Pierre lead the way with 25points. Reuben Medina was also firing on all cylinders scoring 13 points and  Ryan Lee hitting those long bombers who finished with 12points! Scott Holbert had a special someone in the crowd and dominated the paint! He came up huge for Menehunes on the rebounds and inside scoring. Scott had a nice game grabbing more than 10+ rebounds out there while scoring 9 points, going 3 out of 4 from the free throw line.. G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka made his official debut after being out from Knee Surgery  and struggled a bit finding his rhythm for his shot. "It is nice to be back out there with my team, but I have to find my rhythm on the court"... Jimmy M... Jimmy ended up with 21 points for the ball gain. But everyone was hitting from behind the arc and showed why Menehunes is a team to reckon with! Menehunes show why they are a top Asian Team in the country!
Menehune Basketball    Points   #G    Tot Pnt   Avg
Scott Holbert                     9       4       33      8.3
Jarrod Carroll                             3       68      22.7
Billy Hofman                     14      3       64      21.3
Pierre Recinto                  25      3       43      14.3
Ryan Lee                         12      4       39      9.8
Reuben Medina                13      4       38      9.5
Jimmy Miyasake               21      3       39      13.0
Matt Rosser                              1       16      16.0
John Lopez                       8       3      21       7.0
J.R. Buesenceco                        1       0       0.0
                                        

Week 4: Menehunes 92 defeats Sorry in Advance 52, April 28, 2010

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Menehue hit the court again this week. The game started off slow and sloppy, but then once when the Menehunes got going...the rest was history! Menehunes had Virgil Buensuceso aka "J.R." who made his debut for the Ohana and got everyone going. Jarrod Carroll once again lead the way in scoring and the highlight of the night was when Scott Holbert crossed over his defender and went middle and had a two handed tamahawlk dunk on a guy!!! He came back and then SWOOSHED a 3-pointer the very next play!! The Menehunes had there shots going from behind the arc. Ryan Lee was hitting, Reuben Medina was hitting, John Lopez was hitting, and Pierre finally came alive from the floor. But what really got the team going was J.R. who had assist after assist after assist... G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka made his season debut with 3 minutes to go in the first half. Overall The Menehunes played unselfish and it showed on the court. Menehunes advance to 3-0 for league play. 
Box scores: for game 3
Menehune Basketball
                     Points # G   Tot Pnt     Avg
Scott Holbert      12     3        24           8.0
Jarrod Carroll       24     3        68          22.7
Billy Hofman                2        50           25.0
Pierre Recinto      13    2        18            9.0
Ryan Lee              8    3        27            9.0
Reuben Medina    13    3        25            8.3
Jimmy Miyasaka     14   2         18           9.0
Matt Rosser                1         16           16.0
John Lopez           8    2         13            6.5
J.R. Buesenceco    0    1          0             0.0

Month of April: "APRIL FOOLS?!!!!"

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The month of April brings a lot of questions??? Is captain Jimmy Miyasaka going to come back this month to play? Are the Menehunes Jerseys going to ever come in? Is the ABA ever going to let the Menehunes back into there league? When will the Menehunes ever play together again?Who are we fooling?
Well as for Jimmy Miyasaka, he still needs at least another month of rehabbing his knee that he got surgery on.

As for the jerseys, we are hoping to get them in from the Philippines by April 12th.

ABA ever letting us back in?? Thats a fool! They keep on putting off the Menehunes, the commissioner doesn't ever respond back to the emails that were sent, nor does he ever call G.M. Jimmy back on a timely basis. Menehunes had to reach him from a 3rd party to just get an answer if they were going to play or not. Then the ABA league changes there rules on a daily basis so the Menehunes dont qualify to even play in the league anymore.

Will the Menehunes ever play together again? Thats not a fool, thats a fact! You can catch the Menehunes on Thursday night at the Brea community center, playing in the Gold Division. Its the Menehunes mix ethnicity team with some of the original Menehune players on there roster.
Stay tuned for updates by clicking on the "schedule" tab and the "news" tab.

Menehunes new jersesys... 

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The Menehunes are going for a new look with there jerseys on there way. Hall of Fame players will get there last name on the back for showing there dedication to the Menehunes franchise. We hope to get them in before the Tigers Tournament. 
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Was that Matt on the court? YOU BET! The FRANCHISE player is back! 
4-14-2011

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Words were leaked on facebook and twitter about a surprise this Thursday... Lone behold there was a Matt citing on the court! Matt is the future for the Menehune Franchise due to the aging of G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka and Billy Hofman. 

Menehuens cruised in this game winning 83 to 56. 

Menehunes were once again lead by Billy Hofman's 24 points, followed by Jarrod Carroll's 21points, but the highlights were on Matt making his 2011 Menehune Debut tailing in with 16 points, with a dunk.  Menehunes showed once again why they are a team to reckon with. There team work and unselfishness speaks for itself. 

G.M. Jimmy: "We are very fortunate to have Matt back, his IQ and experience shows you why he is our franchise player. It is going to be very exciting to have Matt out there when i come back!"

Next week Menehunes have a bye. Please check out the schedule for the next game: CLICK HERE
Box Scores and Season  Averages:
         Menehune Basketball      Points  # G     Tot Pnt Avg
                   Scott Holbert           4       2       12      6.0
                   Jarrod Carroll          21      2       44      22.0
                   Billy Hofman            24      2       50      25.0
               Pierre Recinto              1       5       5.0
                   Ryan Lee                10      2       19      9.5
                Reuben Medina           3       2       12      6.0
            Jimmy Miyasaka              4       1       4.0
                  Matt Rosser             16      1       16      16.0
                   John Lopez              5       1       5       5.0

Menehunes win season opener and are 1-0 in league play! 4-7-2011

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What a game! Brea Community Center League really gave it to the Menehunes for there first game, sticking it to them by making them play there top team in there Thursday night leagues. The game was a physical game and Menehunes were out sized. However brains are more important then athletic ability or height. Menehunes proved that on Thursday night. Menehuens pulled off the victory 84 to 83, on Reuben Medina's Free throw with 7 seconds remaining of regulation. Menehunes were lead by Billy Hofman's 26 points. Jarrod Carroll had 23points, Ryan Lee and Reuben Medina both had 9pts, Scott Holbert had 8points, Pierre Recinto had 5points, and team captain Jimmy Miyasaka tailed in with 4points in 0minutes of action!  Menehunes played a tough game and didnt back down to anything. The game got heated when a player throw an elbow at Scott's head after the play was over. But the reffs took care of them and Menehunes just continued to play on. Scott Holbert came out with an important steal that lead to Reuben's winning free throw. Menehunes were short on players. They were missing center John Lopez, due to food poisoning, and Matt Rosser due to a working schedule conflict. But Menehunes dug deep with there 6 and 1/2(Jimmy) man roster. Coach Jimmy came up huge with those 4 points from the line. Reuben Medina came up huge grabbing boards and playing down low. Ryan Lee "Mr. Do It All" played ever where tonight, grabbing rebounds, making put backs, setting up his teammates, steals, you name it, he did it! Jarrod Carroll played well despite the foul trouble and hit some huge shots down the stretch for the Menehunes. Pierre came up big by hitting a 3pter to give the Menehunes some momentum in the second half. And Big Scott (Chris Minns) came up huge. Using all of his fouls to dominate the paint! He even took a charge! But at the end of the day Billy Hofman was the Menehunes Heart and sole. He lead the team the whole game and came up big by hitting 5-3pters for the game and he, so rarely, made a POST move tonight! Got Coach Jimmy off his feet!! Menehunes are excited about this season and team. Look out for us next Thursday at 8:20pm. Please check out the schedule, Click here

Strong debut for Menehunes in the Brea Community Center league: Menehunes win 74-42, March 31, 2011

Menehunes started off slow but turned things on. This game was just an evaluation game for a new league/season. Menehunes were a little short on players but ended up with 6 players. Billy Hofman, Jarrod Carroll, Pierre Recinto, John Lopez(New Player), Scott Holbert, and Richy Miyasaka suited up for Menehunes. Menehunes were lead by Billy Hofman. Billy once again ran the show, while Jarrod Carroll made some spectacular finishes. The first half was slow and the score was tied up at 33-33 at the half. But then the Menehunes turned it on with John Lopez and Pierre Recinto smooth shooting from the outside. Scott dominated the paint once again, while even Richy made a layup. He did have some air-ball assists but either way he was good sport about it and played on. Britt Sumida and Yolanda Torres was in attendance with Jarrod Carroll little niece who was her water girl. The Menehunes did turn it on and ended up winning 74 to 42. I am pretty sure that the league will move Menehunes into a higher division. 

Next week we are waiting for Matt Rosser to make his Menehune Debut for this season. Hopefully Ryan Lee can get out of work on time and Reuben recovers from an ankle injury. Coach/G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka needs another month to rehab his knee before he can get back to action with the Menehunes. But you will see him on the side line coaching the team. 

Spotlight: "March MARCness!!" Lets meet Marc Factora!

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So Marc:
1) So tell us about yourself? Is basketball your favorite sport?
Aloha, my name is Marc Factora. I am 5'11" 200lbs from Honolulu , HI. with my family and friends..my ohana..on my first trip to tigers
tournament 2010 I met a grear group of guys through my best friend and coach Jimmy! He asked me to be a part of the Menehunes franchise and be a inside factor on offense and defense. I grew up playing basketball and baseball and continued on to play baseball at Cabrillo College in Aptos California for a year. I love basketball with a passion and play everyday!

2) How did you and the G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka meet?
Jimmy and I met in 1996 at a heated rivalry game in a 10 and under KAC vs NJB (National Junior Basketball) all star game. Jimmy and his brother Richy were too quick and strong for our all star team and ended up beating us pretty bad! I then had a rematch with Jimmy at a KAC (Kalani Athletic Club) game Bulls vs the Sonics....and man Jimmy dominated me again...i was so amazed by his talent that I said..man..i wanna be as big and good as that guy Jimmy Miyasaka! Fortunately enough, his mother and coach Dr. Anne Matsushima and father Coach Richard Miyasaka both took me under their wings and adopted me into their basketball family!  I also played with Phillip, Jimmy's younger brother growing up. Ever since, Jimmy and I have been brothers and his family are like my second family! I will always remember eating spam katsubis and chiclen katsu curry with cheese with Jimmy...win or lose! Fatboys for life!

3) Who is your favorite basketball player? and what is your favorite shoe line?
My favorite basketball player of all time is of course Michael Jordan! But currently, its a tie between Lebron James and King James Miyasaka! My favorite shoe line is Nike and specifically jordan brand! I do rock Kobes to work and lebrons to ball in but when it comes to my collection..Jordans are all you see.

4) What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is korean bbq chicken plate from yummys korean bbq, in Pearlridge shopping center in Hawaii.

5) What was your best sport moment in your life?
My most memorable sports moment is when I some how beat Jimmy fair and square to a best of 7 games of 21! Haha! Ok ok my most memorable sports moment in basketball is when I got on the line in a NJB tournament game and sank two bank shot free throws to win the game with no time on the clock and having a free throw shooting % of 19 percent ...i was literally worse than Shaq...and everyone stormed the court !

My favorite song currently for the month of march is Motivation by Kelly Rowland and Lil Wayne...but Jimmy does play an awesome cover of Titanic's My Heart will go on!

Sponsor: Pepe's : click here to and get 10% off your order: ORDER YOUR BURRITO NOW!!!

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Pepe's has been a local spot for the Menehune's to chow down on some burritos after there games. They are a local supporter of the Menehunes and will try to help them out in any way they can. The owners Fred and John sometimes plays in some open gym games at the local 24hr fitness with Jimmy. 

"Its truly an honor and a blessing to have any help or support for this organization, I really appreciate local supporters and it's important to form these great relationships with the local supporting companies around the area. Thank you Fred and John for you contributions towards Menehune Basketball! Every bit counts and helps! What makes it even sweeter is that Pepe's is my favorite place to get Mexican food at! My parents always take 2 or 3 burritos for the airplane ride home to Hawaii" Jimmy Miyasaka 

So if your in the Fullerton CA, area please make sure to stop off and grab a bite at Pepe's. Trust me you'll love the food, I've been eating there ever since I moved to California for school. California Burrito's are amazing, but I like to get the Red Chili Beaf burrito with beans and rice. Chickenitos is Britt's (Jimmy's girl friends) favorite, Carnitas burrito is Phillip's favorite thing to get there. The food and quality is amazing and you will be full every time you eat there! I was a regular there and thats how I met John. The customer service there are wonderful, they are really nice people that make sure that your food taste great! Open till 11pm on weekdays and 10pm weekends. 

New look for the Menehune Basketball Team.(Away Jerseys)

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The Menehunes are an up an coming Asian basketball club team in America and will be sporting there new team jerseys. Thanks to Pepe's for helping the team out with some new jerseys. 

"I am excited to take part in this, hopefully our team name gets out across America. Fred (owner at Pepes) was really nice enough to offer his assistance to the Menehunes organization and we couldnt be more blessed to have there support!" G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka

These Jerseys will be out in the Menehunes up and coming season for the ABA or the 2011 Tigers Tournament. Hanz Jimenez (www.superstarbasketball.org) helped Jimmy Miyasaka design the jerseys. SS on the jersey stands for Super Star Basketball. We are a supporter of SS basketball also and he offers a top and organized league in the Southern California area. 

So what's Menehune basketball up to now???

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Menehunes are back in the ABA. (www.asianhoops.net). After trying to get back into the league, the ABA agreed to make another division for the Menehunes to join. The ABA has been around for some time now, they are a very organized and top Asian Basketball League in Southern California. 

Menehunes make it a perfect 12-0 season and winning there 6th ABA Championship!

Left to Right: John Han, Coach Phillip Miyasaka, Jarrod Carroll, Billy Hofman, Reuben Medina, 'Big Shot' Ryan Lee, Scott Holbert, Bryant So, G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka
Left to Right:Jon Han, Coach Phillip Miyasaka, Jarrod Carroll, Billy Hofman, Reuben Medina, ' Big Shot' Ryan Lee, Scott Holbert, Bryant So, G.M. Jimmy Miyasaka

Championship game Stats:

 
                        pts 3s FM FA stl ast rebs 
Ryan Lee            3  0    1    2   1   1     0
Billy Hofman      10  1   1    3    4    4    5
Jarrod Carroll    17  2   1    1   0    4     3 
Reuben Medina   0   0   0    0   0    0    9
Pierre Recinto     0   0   0    0   0    0    0 
Phillip Miyasaka   0   0   0    0   0    0     0 
Scott Holbert       6   0   0   1    1    0     2 
Jimmy Miyasaka  21 2   3   3    0    1    10
Bryant So             4  0   2  2     0    1   10
John Han              2  0   0  0     2    1    0 
              TOTAL: 63  5   8 12    8   12  31

The Menehunes were led by there coach and team captain Jimmy with 21points and 10 rebounds for a double double. Jarrod Carroll played big for the Menehunes with 17 points and made some key baskets late in the second half to seal the deal. Billy Hofman played an important role in distributing the ball and finding the open guys. Ryan Lee did all the little things to help the Menehunes capture there 6th ABA championship.  Some of the new players on the Menehune team are Scott Holbert who played great defense and dominated the boards. He was an inside presence out there on the court. John Han also contributed in the win by making a layup. Bryant So dominated the boards as well and is such a great team player. He just wants to win and does whatever it takes. He played a key role in the Menehunes victory. Reuben a long time Menehune came out for the playoffs and was a part of 5 ABA championships with Menehunes. Justin Yun had a severe neck injury and did not play in the semifinals and championship game. All and all the Menehunes played well and proved why they were the champions with that perfect 12-0 record. They came back from being down by as much as 14points in the semi final game and dominated the championship game. The other team tried to slow the pace down but the Menehunes can also play a half court game as well. Coach Phillip said "The reason why we were down was because Jimmy started".... Captain Jimmy had NO COMMENT on that!  Look out for the return of the Menehunes for next season. The ABA gave the Menehunes a bye during the Winter Holidays. 

Semifinal score: Menehunes 74 Defeated. Illmatic 59
Championship Score: Menehunes 63 Defeated Triple Threat 54 

Semifinal game story:
Illmatic came out on fire and was up by as much as 14points in the first half. However the Menehunes made there run to go up by 1 point at the half. Menehunes came out and made there run in the second half to have a comfortable lead by as much as 16points and ended winning by 9points. Menehunes beat a young and athletic team but with experience and team work the Menehunes dominated and advanced on to the championship game. 

Championship game story:
Menehunes took on an experienced "Triple Threat" team. It was a grind out game. The "Reason" had a great game plan to really slow the game down to keep Menehunes from running. It was a 4 point game at the half. But the Menehunes went on a run in the second half to go up by as much as 12 points however "Triple Threat" answered back on a 9-0 run to bring the game to as close as to 3 points. Menehunes then went on and hit some big 3point shots and some transition layups to seal the game. 
So we wanted to ask Scott Holbert what his thought was on the season and winning his first ABA Championship:
"It feels good, a lot of hard work.... I'd like to say it was a team effort. And it was. I felt like like we really came together. Although, its pretty obvious that my individual contribution was phenomenal... All those extra reps in the gym payed off and putting in the extra time really made the difference. This championship win isn't just just for me or the other guys on the team. It's for that 10 year old kid somewhere. Putting up those jumpers, running those 17s, and working hard to one day become a champion. This victory is proof that If you work hard and set your mind on a goal, you can accomplish anything!"
Scott Holbert is trying to make it to the Hall of Fame in the Menehune Basketball organization.

Playoffs: Menehunes advance to the Final Four!

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11/14/2010:Menehunes clinched the number 1 seed for there region. They played against Big Dongs who was the number 4th seed in the asianhoops.net bracket. The game was close until the second half when Menehunes were up by as much as 25 points. The final score was 81 to 72. Justin Yun lead the way shooting the lights out from behind the arc.  

The Elite Eight game was against the #3 Seeded "Samuris". Menehunes just went off from the get go and never looked back. Jarrod Carroll lead the way with his offensive attack. Scott Holbert made his first career 3 pointer. Menehunes beat Samuri's to move to the Final Four. The score was Menehunes 81 defeated Samuri's 59. 

Menehunes now move on to face the #2 seeded team Illmatic, who beat Happy Hour in the elite eight. Menehunes is on a mission to win there 6th ABA championship. 
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2010 Horizon League Conference Champions

Week 8: Menehunes go 8-0 for a conference championship!

Due to Stillmatic forfeiting 2 games they had been kicked out of the league and Menehunes claim the conference championship with an 8-0 record. So far it was a regular season to remember. Menehunes averaged 92.5 points per a game for the regular season. The Menehunes showed that they had a solid team. There is not just one guy to stop, everyone can score at any given time. They will be a team to be reckon with during the playoffs. Menehunes will be going for there 6th ABA championship come November 14st. 
In a 7 game season here are the regular season stats:

Jimmy Miyasaka: 16.7PPG, 8.1RPG, 2.6APG, 1.0 SPG Menehunes G.M./Coach, was blessed with very talented teammates! 
Justin Yun: 16.0PPG, 5.4RPG, 1.4 APG, 2.0 SPG, Justin showed that he was the best shooter in the league! He avg 5.4-3pters/game.
Jarrod Carrol: 15.4PPG, 4.4RPG, 3.0APG, 2.0 SPG A scoring machine! Jarrod brought a lot of excitement on the court!
Billy Hofman: 15.3 PPG, 6.2RPG, 7.2 APG, 1.7 SPG, Team MVP for the season. Billy makes this team go! Plain and simple!
Scott Holbert: 8.5PPG, 8.3 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1SPG, 2 blocks/game, and 100% free throw percentage for the season!
Bryant So: 10.0PPG, 11.0RPG, 1.6APG, 1.5 SPG a dominator on the glass! Bryant was the Asian Ben Wallace!
Ryan Lee: 7.0 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.0APG, 3.0 SPG, another great season of doing the intangibles, another great season!
Phillip Miyasaka: 2.0PPG, 3RPG,1.0APG, was the assistant coach for Menehunes 
John Han: was a true supporter for the season, he was injured but will make his season debut during the playoffs!


For all those supporters out there Menehune Basketball would like to thank you for following us on Twitter or Jimmy Miyasaka's Facebook page for updated stories.  Please show your support during the playoffs. The first game(quarter finals will be on November 14th at 4:30pm and if Menehunes win they will play in the Semifinals at 6:00pm the same night. Its another road to the ABA championship! 


Week 7: Double Header! 3 point bomber Justin Yun!

Week 7 game 2: Menehunes 101 defeated Shamwow 75


Justin Yun knocked down 3pointers anywhere on the court. Justin lead the way with 23 points followed  by Jarrod Carroll had 22points, Scott Holbert with 12points and 10 rebounds, then Bryant so with 11points and 11 rebounds, Phillip had 7points, Billy Hofman had 13points and lead the way with his 5+assists. Jimmy Miyasaka tailed in with 17points. However it was Justin and Jarrod that stole the show on the court putting on an offensive clinic. 

Menehunes are now 7-0 in league play. 
  Box ScoresFTop Performers Menehunes101 Justin Yun  23 pts,  7 threes Shamwow78 Jamelle Holieway  24 pts,  9 rebs  MenehunesGame Stats         Season Stats       Season Totals   G Players12OP 3FMFASAR TPPPG3FMFAPctSAR 3FMFASAR7James Jimmy  Miyasaka89017 5000310 11716.73.66875%0.92.68.1 2568618577William Billy Hofman58013 300035 8311.91.45683%0.94.65.6 1056632397Phillip Miyasaka0303 100117 30.40.1000%0.40.72.4 10035177Jarrod Carrol418022 400067 9513.61.755100%0.32.04.4 1255214317Ryan Lee0000 000000 253.60.7000%0.11.31.4 50019107Scott Holbert102012 0001110 588.30.32367%0.31.46.4 223210457Justin Yun203023 700245 11216.04.6020%1.91.45.4 32021310387John Hon0000 000000 00.00.0000%0.00.00.0 0000007Bryant So47011 1000311 527.40.11250%0.11.67.9 112111557Reubon Madina0000 000000 81.10.11250%0.10.30.7 1121257Pierre Recinto0000 000000 71.00.01333%0.00.30.9 0130267Sean Yu0000 000000 20.30.0000%0.10.00.4 0001037Awarded Points0000 000000 50.70.0000%0.00.00.0 0000007 Totals51500101 210042155 56781.012.7213168%5.116.143.7 89213136113306  ShamWoWGame Stats         Season Stats       Season Totals   G Players12OP 3FMFASAR TPPPG3FMFAPctSAR 3FMFASAR7Justin Euperio3609 300025 91.30.4000%0.00.31.1 3000287RJ Parpana210012 200353 7310.41.381267%0.91.04.1 981267297Robin Ching0000 000000 20.30.0000%0.00.30.6 0000247Garret Overbey3306 200007 415.90.63743%0.30.93.7 43726267Will Appell0202 000016 142.00.02450%0.10.13.4 02411247Rin Mai89017 500005 8412.03.31250%0.92.44.7 2312617337Reggie de Jesus 0000 000000 81.10.3000%0.00.40.3 2000327Daniel Lumbera0000 000020 131.90.01250%0.40.71.9 01235137Isiah de Jesus3306 200215 213.00.7000%0.40.93.1 50036227Eric Nguyen0000 000000 659.31.191090%0.41.62.9 8910311207Ryan Sigler  0202 000103 111.60.1000%0.10.01.4 10010107Jamelle Holieway186024 045149 13118.70.1142458%0.61.08.6 1142447607Awarded Points0000 000000 101.40.0000%0.00.00.0 0000007 Totals3741078 144571543 48268.98.0386162%4.19.635.9 5638612967251

Week 7 Game 1: Menehunes 116 defeated "Big Dongs" 55

Week 7 game 1: : 
It started off as was a double header for Menehunes. The first game score was a blowout. 101-55 against Big Dongs. Menehunes broke out to an early lead. Justin Yun scored 22 points (6-3pters) and 9 rebounds, Jarrod Carrol had 20points and 10 boards, and 4 assists. Billy Hofman had 20points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for a Tripple Double! Jimmy Miyasaka had 31 points and a team high 16 rebounds. Scott Holbert had 9points and 12 rebounds, while Bryant So ended up with 11points and 7 rebounds. But the highlight of the night was when Phillip scored his 3pointer! His first season points for the season. 
We need to keep up the intensity and bring it to the playoffs. Menehunes are now 6-0  Box ScoresF

 

Top Performers Menehunes101 James Miyasaka 31 pts,  5 threes Big Dongs100 Phillip Riemer  39 pts,  9 threes  MenehunesGame Stats         Season Stats       Season Totals   G Players12OP 3FMFASAR TPPPG3FMFAPctSAR 3FMFASAR7James Jimmy  Miyasaka1912031 5221316 11716.73.66875%0.92.68.1 2568618577William Billy Hofman4408 00021012 8311.91.45683%0.94.65.6 1056632397Phillip Miyasaka0000 000225 30.40.1000%0.40.72.4 10035177Jarrod Carrol713020 1110410 9513.61.755100%0.32.04.4 1255214317Ryan Lee0000 000000 253.60.7000%0.11.31.4 50019107Scott Holbert7209 0110212 588.30.32367%0.31.46.4 223210457Justin Yun1111022 600339 11216.04.6020%1.91.45.4 32021310387John Hon0000 000000 00.00.0000%0.00.00.0 0000007Bryant So83011 012036 527.40.11250%0.11.67.9 112111557Reubon Madina0000 000000 81.10.11250%0.10.30.7 1121257Pierre Recinto0000 000000 71.00.01333%0.00.30.9 0130267Sean Yu0000 000000 20.30.0000%0.10.00.4 0001037Awarded Points0000 000000 50.70.0000%0.00.00.0 0000007 Totals56450101 125682770 56781.012.7213168%5.116.143.7 89213136113306

Week 6: Menehunes defeated Samurais 83-52 with the Return of JARROD CARROLL

Going into this weeks game Samurais were 4-1 and Menehunes were 4-0. This game was a battle for the top spot. At the half the game was close but then the Menehunes went on a run. Jarrod Carroll and Jimmy Miyasaka had 22 points each, Justin Yun had 18 points, Billy Hofman had 11points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, Bryant So had 8points and 6 rebounds and Ryan Lee tailed in with 2 points and the winning deflection for his football game that he had to run to. Menehunes are now 5-0 and leads the ABA in scoring. Next week they have a double header at 7:15 and at 8pm. Jarrod Carroll came back with vengeance from missing last weeks game. He had 14 of his 22 points in the first half. Bryant So did an excellent job controlling the paint with his defense and grabbing the boards. I'd say the statistician missed a lot of his rebounds. Bryant also had a bunch of blocks. He stepped up big for Menehunes in the absence of Scott Holbert due to an infection of his lymph nodes.  Menehunes are now 5-0 for the season. 

  Box ScoresF

 

Top Performers Menehunes83 James Miyasaka  22 pts,  2 rebs Samurais52 Patrick Lefler  28 pts,  9 rebs  MenehunesGame Stats         Season Stats       Season Totals   G Players12OP 3FMFASAR TPPPG3FMFAPctSAR 3FMFASAR5James Jimmy  Miyasaka715022 600122 6913.83.04667%1.02.46.2 1546512315William Billy Hofman74011 100055 6212.41.45683%0.83.84.4 756419225Phillip Miyasaka0000 000000 00.00.0000%0.00.41.0 0000255Jarrod Carrol148022 244125 5310.61.444100%0.40.82.8 74424145Ryan Lee0202 000051 255.01.0000%0.21.82.0 50019105Scott Holbert0000 000000 377.40.41250%0.21.44.6 21217235Justin Yun612018 600316 6713.43.8020%1.60.64.8 190283245John Hon0000 000000 00.00.0000%0.00.00.0 0000005Bryant So4408 000018 306.00.0000%0.21.07.6 00015385Reubon Madina0000 000000 81.60.21250%0.20.41.0 1121255Pierre Recinto0000 000000 71.40.01333%0.00.41.2 0130265Sean Yu0000 000000 20.40.0000%0.20.00.6 0001035Awarded Points0000 000000 51.00.0000%0.00.00.0 0000005 Totals3845083 154451627 36573.011.2162564%4.813.036.2 5616252465181

Week 5: "It was raining 3 pointers"

Menehunes 105 defeated Stillmatic 63

Another Impressive win for Menehunes who are 4-0. The Menehunes made so many 3 pointers that they didnt even bother to post the box scores up correctly on there website. Menehunes lead the league in points with 354 points in 4 games. (88.5 points per a game)  A recap of the game without box scores is tough but as what was seen on the court Billy Hofman, was the floor general out there. Jarrod Carroll was scoring at will out there and Justin Yun was making 3pointers from all over on the court. Menehunes were up by 15 points when "Coach Jimmy" came into the game. Bryant So did an awesome job on the boards with Scott Holbert. If the ABA updates there stats correctly I will have a better story for you all. Menehunes are undefeated in the ABA league.

Week 4: "Was that really Billy Hofman? He's BACK!"

Menehunes 75 defeated Big Dongs 63
How good is it to see a legend, come back to life! Billy Hofman had his break out game against the undefeated "Big Dongs." Billy lead the way with 24pts-6rbs-5assists. Those are some stellar numbers for a point guard. Billy made 4-3pters and was 100% from the free throw line. Billy definitely took the game into his own hands and made some amazing passes for easy layups as well as coming off the "BEST SCREENS" for open 3 pointers. Justin Yun had 14points(4-3pters), Scott Holbert had 11pts-7rbs(100% at the charity strike/LEADS TEAM in FT%), Ryan Lee had 2pts-5rbs-4steals-2 assists(was in there when Menehunes had there biggest lead), Bryant So had 12pts-15rbs (double-double) Rebounding machine,"Coach" Phillip Miyasaka had 2rbs-1 assist, and Jimmy Miyasaka had 12pts-14 rbs-5assists!(career high for assist, double-double). Menehunes are now 3-0 in ABA league play.

  Season Stats       Season Totals   G Players12OP 3FMFASAR TPPPG3FMFAPctSAR 3FMFASAR3James Jimmy  Miyasaka210012 2220514 4314.33.044100%1.03.38.3 944310253William Billy Hofman915024 422156 5117.02.05683%1.34.75.7 656414173Phillip Miyasaka0000 000012 00.00.0000%0.00.71.7 0000253Jarrod Carrol0000 000000 3110.31.7000%0.30.73.0 5001293Ryan Lee2002 000015 217.01.7000%0.30.72.3 5001273Scott Holbert47011 011017 299.70.011100%0.31.36.0 01114183Justin Yun86014 402108 4715.74.3020%1.70.75.3 130252163John Hon0000 000000 00.00.0000%0.00.00.0 0000003Bryant So48012 0000215 227.30.0000%0.31.310.0 00014303Reubon Madina0000 000000 00.00.0000%0.00.00.0 0000003Pierre Recinto0000 000000 00.00.0000%0.00.00.0 0000003Sean Yu0000 000000 00.00.0000%0.00.00.0 0000003Awarded Points0000 000000 51.70.0000%0.00.00.0 0000003 Totals2946075 105721557 24983.012.7101377%5.313.342.3 3810131640127


Week 3: "Bombs away"

Menehunes 107 defeated Diplomats 48
Talk about raining 3 pointers, Menehunes made a total of 20 3-pointers for the game. Jimmy Miyasaka led the way with 20points with 6-3pointers, Ryan Lee had 17points with 5-3pointers, Jarrod Carroll had 18 points with 4-3pointers, Justin Yun had 16 points with 4-3pointers, Billy Hofman had 17 points with 1-3pointer, Scott Holbert had 10points, Bryant So had 4points and 4 rebounds, and Phillip Miyasaka had 4 rebounds and a steal. This game showed the different options that Menehunes have on the team. You just cant guard one person on this team because anybody on this team can put up points. It was by far the strongest performance by any team in the ABA league. The Menehunes are now 2-0 for the season.

  Menehunes Game Stats                   Season Stats               Season Totals       G  Players 1 2 O P   3 FM FA S A R   TP PPG 3 FM FA Pct S A R   3 FM FA S A R 2 James Jimmy  Miyasaka 11 9 0 20   6 0 0 3 4 5   31 15.5 4 2 2 100% 2 3 6   7 2 2 3 5 11 2 William Billy Hofman 8 9 0 17   1 2 2 2 6 5   27 13.5 1 3 4 75% 2 5 6   2 3 4 3 9 11 2 Phillip Miyasaka 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 1 3   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 1 2   0 0 0 0 1 3 2 Jarrod Carrol 4 14 0 18   4 0 0 0 1 4   31 15.5 3 0 0 0% 1 1 5   5 0 0 1 2 9 2 Ryan Lee 6 11 0 17   5 0 0 1 0 1   19 9.5 3 0 0 0% 1 1 1   5 0 0 1 1 2 2 Scott Holbert 0 10 0 10   0 0 0 1 2 6   18 9 0 0 0 0% 1 2 6   0 0 0 1 3 11 2 Justin Yun 5 11 0 16   4 0 0 3 1 6   33 16.5 5 0 0 0% 2 1 4   9 0 0 4 2 8 2 John Hon 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Bryant So 4 0 0 4   0 0 0 1 1 4   10 5 0 0 0 0% 1 1 8   0 0 0 1 2 15 2 Reubon Madina 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Pierre Recinto 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Sean Yu 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Awarded Points 5 0 0 5   0 0 0 0 0 0   5 2.5 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 2  Totals 43 64 0 ##   20 2 2 11 16 34   174 87 14 5 6 83% 7 13 35   28 5 6 14 25 70
Week 2:  "Menehunes won there first game back into the ABA defeating the reigning ABA champions"

Menehunes 67 defeated Shamwow 56
Our first game with a new bunch of Menehunes. We came out strong by defeating the reigning ABA champs. Justin Yun had a great performance with 17points to lead the way, Jarrod Carroll had 13points, Jimmy Miyasaka had 11points, Billy Hofman had 10points, Scott Holbert had 8points, Bryant So had 6points and 11 rebounds, Ryan Lee had 2points, and Phillip had 3 rebounds. For the most part it was the first time that everybody played together and the Menehunes season debut while the other team played a game already. Menehunes came out victorious and are now 1-0 for the season.
  Menehunes Game Stats                   Season Stats               Season Totals       G  Players 1 2 O P   3 FM FA S A R   TP PPG 3 FM FA Pct S A R   3 FM FA S A R 1 James Jimmy  Miyasaka 4 7 0 11   1 2 2 0 1 6   11 11 1 2 2 100% 0 1 6   1 2 2 0 1 6 1 William Billy Hofman 6 4 0 10   1 1 2 1 3 6   10 10 1 1 2 50% 1 3 6   1 1 2 1 3 6 1 Phillip Miyasaka 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Jarrod Carrol 7 6 0 13   1 0 0 1 1 5   13 13 1 0 0 0% 1 1 5   1 0 0 1 1 5 1 Ryan Lee 2 0 0 2   0 0 0 0 1 1   2 2 0 0 0 0% 0 1 1   0 0 0 0 1 1 1 Scott Holbert 2 6 0 8   0 0 0 0 1 5   8 8 0 0 0 0% 0 1 5   0 0 0 0 1 5 1 Justin Yun 6 11 0 17   5 0 0 1 1 2   17 17 5 0 0 0% 1 1 2   5 0 0 1 1 2 1 John Hon 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Bryant So 2 4 0 6   0 0 0 0 1 11   6 6 0 0 0 0% 0 1 11   0 0 0 0 1 11 1 Reubon Madina 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Pierre Recinto 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Sean Yu 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Awarded Points 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0   0 0 0 0 0 0 1  Totals 29 38 0 67   8 3 4 3 9 36   67 67 8 3 4 75% 3 9 36   8 3 4 3 9 36

Week 1: ABA  had Menehunes on hold.

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