PSAL Playoff Brackets Released

The 2009 PSAL Basketball Playoff brackets were released today, and after a 13-3 regular season, the LMU Gators earned a 7th seed in the tournament. In the first round they will face the Bobcats from Brooklyn College Academy on Tuesday, February 24th, at 5:00 PM. All fans please come and show your support for the Gators as they begin their quest for a B-Division championship. The first row of bleachers will be reserved for "The Gator City Dancers", who consist of 15 chest painters.

Another notable storyline is that LMU has a potential quarterfinal matchup against B-Division powerhouse JKO.

Brooklyn College Academy Scouting Report

Division: Brooklyn B West

Record: 10-6 (3rd Place Finish)

Leading Scorers: Onyema Utti-18.36 PPG, Keyon Aigle- 13.5 PPG, Phillip Tarik- 10 PPG

Leading Rebounders: Onyema Utti- 16 RBG, Jamaal James- 13 RBG

Assists Leaders: Keyon Aigle- 8.19 APG, Phillip Tarik- 7.13 APG

Notes: It appears as if the B.C.A. Bobcats' offensive system involves their two guards, Phillip Tarik and Keyon Aigle, both running the show. Tarik and Aigle average a combined 15 assists per game. The key matchup in this first-round contest will be if Terrick Waiters can neutralize B.C.A. big man Onyema Utti who had great success both scoring and rebounding in a tough Brookyln division. In addition, LMU will need Karim Obaid to step up on the boards, as the Bobcats have another great rebounder besides Utti in Jamaal James.