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BIG League Tournament Analysis: 4 Weeks Before Tournament (Merry Christmas Edition)

The BIG League Tournament is shaping up to be highly competitive, with teams from multiple leagues vying for top spots. Here’s an in-depth breakdown of the current rankings and seeding:

Top Contenders: Tier 1 Seeds

The top-seeded teams are dominating their respective leagues and are clear favorites for deep runs in the tournament.

  1. Deep Valley Grouchos (MML)
    • Record: 17-1 (94.4%)
    • FPT Avg: 328.7 (1st in the league, and overall)
    • Analysis: The Grouchos are not just winning but dominating with the highest Fantasy Point Total (FPT) average. They’re the team to beat in the tournament.
  2. Maize and Blue Bloods (MML)
    • Record: 16-2 (88.9%)
    • FPT Avg: 300.3 (2nd overall, tied with Albuquerque Chickenhawks)
    • Analysis: A powerhouse in the MML, they bring both consistency and high offensive production. Their record and FPT Avg make them a strong title contender.
  3. South Austin Horns (NCAA)
    • Record: 16-2 (88.9%)
    • FPT Avg: 272.3 (10th overall)
    • Analysis: The Horns have been one of the most consistent teams in the NCAA, boasting one of the best records but a slightly lower FPT Avg compared to other top-tier teams.
  4. Albuquerque Chickenhawks (NCAA)
    • Record: 15-3 (83.3%)
    • FPT Avg: 300.3 (2nd overall, tied with Maize and Blue Bloods)
    • Analysis: With strong performance metrics and a top-notch FPT Avg, the Chickenhawks are serious contenders.

Strong Challengers: Tier 2 Seeds

These teams have excellent records and respectable FPT averages, making them formidable threats to the top tier.

  1. Dominators (FCBL4)
    • Record: 14-4 (77.8%)
    • FPT Avg: 291.0 (4th overall)
    • Analysis: The Dominators are the FCBL4’s best hope for a championship run, combining a strong record with one of the highest FPT averages.
  2. Virginia Robblers (IBL)
    • Record: 14-4 (77.8%)
    • FPT Avg: 271.7 (11th overall)
    • Analysis: The Robblers are consistent performers with solid stats. They’ll need to elevate their game to match the upper tier.
  3. Nothing But Net (IBL)
    • Record: 14-4 (77.8%)
    • FPT Avg: 268.8 (12th overall)
    • Analysis: A strong IBL team, Nothing But Net has shown they can compete, though their FPT Avg is slightly behind their peers.
  4. Strokin 3’s (IBL)
    • Record: 13-5 (72.2%)
    • FPT Avg: 284.5 (5th overall)
    • Analysis: The Strokin 3’s combine a strong record with excellent FPT Avg, positioning them as a serious threat to higher-seeded teams.

Dark Horses: Tier 3 and 4 Seeds

These teams have good records and the potential to cause upsets, but they need to step up their consistency.

  1. Rutacki (FCBL4)
    • Record: 13-5 (72.2%)
    • FPT Avg: 281.3 (7th overall)
    • Analysis: A balanced team with a strong FPT Avg, Rutacki has the tools to go far if they maintain their form.
  2. Carmelos (FCBL4)
    • Record: 13-5 (72.2%)
    • FPT Avg: 273.2 (8th overall, tied with Lawton Reign)
    • Analysis: Consistent but needs to find an extra gear to contend with the top tier.
  3. Smokey’s Volunteers (FCBL4)
    • Record: 13-5 (72.2%)
    • FPT Avg: 267.3 (13th overall)
    • Analysis: Strong, but their FPT Avg suggests they may struggle against elite teams.
  4. Hoosier Daddy (FCBL4)
    • Record: 13-5 (72.2%)
    • FPT Avg: 266.2 (15th overall)
    • Analysis: Similar to Smokey’s Volunteers, they’ll need to raise their game to compete at the highest level.
  5. Euroleaguers (FCBL4)
    • Record: 13-5 (72.2%)
    • FPT Avg: 262.0 (17th overall)
    • Analysis: A bit of an anomaly as a tier 3 seed with a lower FPT Avg, they may face challenges against stronger teams.
  6. Lawton Reign (FCBL4)
  • Record: 12-6 (66.7%)
  • FPT Avg: 273.2 (8th overall, tied with Carmelos)
  • Analysis: Despite their slightly worse record, their FPT Avg indicates they could outperform expectations.
  1. Maize and Blue Bloods II (IBL)
  • Record: 12-6 (66.7%)
  • FPT Avg: 266.7 (14th overall)
  • Analysis: A solid team from the IBL, but their FPT Avg suggests they’ll face challenges against top-tier opponents.
  1. Big Red Buckets (FCBL4)
  • Record: 12-6 (66.7%)
  • FPT Avg: 264.2 (16th overall)
  • Analysis: A strong team with potential but needs to elevate their play to contend seriously.

League Breakdown

  • MML Teams: The Deep Valley Grouchos and Maize and Blue Bloods are dominating, showing the strength of the MML.
  • NCAA Teams: The South Austin Horns and Albuquerque Chickenhawks are leading their league and are top contenders.
  • IBL Teams: Strokin 3’s, Virginia Robblers, and Nothing But Net represent the IBL as serious threats.
  • FCBL4 Teams: FCBL4 boasts the most depth, with 8 teams seeded between Tier 2 and Tier 4, led by the Dominators.

Key Takeaways

  1. Favorites: The Deep Valley Grouchos, Maize and Blue Bloods, South Austin Horns, and Albuquerque Chickenhawks lead the pack as clear favorites.
  2. Challengers: Teams like the Dominators, Virginia Robblers, and Strokin 3’s are strong but need a bit more consistency to challenge the top seeds.
  3. Dark Horses: Rutacki, Carmelos, and Lawton Reign could surprise with strong performances.
  4. Under Pressure: Lower-tier seeded teams like Euroleaguers and Big Red Buckets need to significantly outperform their averages to contend.

With four weeks left, the tournament picture is shaping up, but there’s still time for teams to solidify their positions or pull off surprise moves. Merry Christmas, and let the games resume soon! 🎄

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Draft Results:

FCBL4 DraftNO LIVE DRAFT (81 picks/COMPLETE)
MML DraftNO LIVE DRAFT (87 picks/COMPLETE)
IBL DraftLIVE DRAFT 10/29/24 (81 picks/COMPLETE)
NCAA DraftNO LIVE DRAFT (87 picks/COMPLETE)

League Champions – 2023-24 season:–

NCAAHog Wild!
IBLStrokin’ 3’s
MMLMaize and Blue Bloods
FCBL4L1C4