Empire Basketball League - EBL

08/19/2026

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08/19/2026

In a jaw-dropping, high-octane battle for the EBL Over 40 Men's Summer League Championship, the 40 Wolves captured the title by outgunning Bear Town in an unforgettable offensive showcase. Both teams traded heavy blows, but a historic, video-game-like performance pushed the Wolves over the top to claim the crown.

​Key Player Performances

​40 Wolves

​Shaquan Jordan: Delivered one of the most legendary championship-game performances of all time, erupting for an astonishing 82 points and pulling down 18 rebounds. He shot a blistering 62% from the floor (36-for-58), knocked down 6 three-pointers, and added 4 assists, 2 steals, and a block to secure a game-high 67.5 Game Score.

​Joe Skeete: Provided exceptional secondary production with 33 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 15 field goals and 3 shots from deep.

​Delvin Lee: Controlled the tempo with a stellar all-around triple-threat effort, recording 15 points, 16 rebounds, and a game-high 7 assists alongside 3 steals.

​Talib Brown: Rounded out the starting contribution efficiently with 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals on a 60% shooting clip.

​Bear Town

​Jeremy Smith: Kept Bear Town in striking distance with a massive offensive explosion of his own, pouring in 53 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. He shouldered a heavy load from the perimeter, sinking 14 three-pointers.

​Jason Travis: Offered stellar support with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists, which included 8 triples.

​Brandon Conklin: Anchored the paint with a strong double-double of 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.

​David Bly (9 points) and Chris Hughes (5 points) added supplementary scoring, but Bear Town ultimately had no answer for Jordan's historic championship night.

08/17/2026

Over 40 Championship

08/10/2026

08/04/2026

Chris Capelli’s Buzzer-Beater Caps Stunner,
Secures 101–100 Victory and Triggers Raw Postgame Release

​In a finish that will be replayed for years, the arena went completely silent before erupting into pure chaos. With the clock winding down and his team trailing by one, Chris Capelli delivered the defining moment of the season, sinking a dramatic game-winning shot as time expired to lift the Meniscus Mafia to a thrilling 101–100 victory.
​The shot capped off a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle where neither team was willing to give an inch. But while the scoreboard read a one-point triumph, the real story unfolded the second the final buzzer sounded.

​Overwhelmed by the culmination of intense pressure, heavy skepticism, and relentless doubt, Capelli collapsed to the floor in tears. In a raw, unfiltered post-game interview, the hero of the night bared his soul to the cameras, offering a stark reminder of the immense personal toll competitive sports and daily life can take:
​"No one believed in me, not even my teammates, my wife, my kids and my coworkers. They all thought I was a huge failure. Not everybody thinks that anymore!"

​Game Summary at a Glance
​Final Score: 101–100

​The Climax: A game-winning basket at the buzzer by Capelli to steal the one-point victory.
​The Narrative: A miraculous redemption arc that transformed months of private doubt and public criticism into an unforgettable night of vindication.

​The Shadow of Jimmy McCauley and Locker Room Speculation

​While the Meniscus Mafia celebrated their statement win, the victory has intensified an already brewing internal drama surrounding absent guard Jimmy McCauley. Playing without McCauley for the first time this season, the offense moved with a newfound fluidity and cohesion that left analysts and insiders talking.
​Heavy speculation is now swirling that McCauley could face a swift release following the team's performance. Whispers from within the organization suggest a growing sentiment that McCauley's ball-dominant style was the primary anchor dragging down the team during their brutal losing streak. With the Meniscus Mafia finally breaking through in dramatic fashion without him on the floor, front-office pressure is mounting, and McCauley's future with the squad appears to be hanging by a very thin thread.

08/03/2026

Playoffs

08/02/2026

🏀 EBL Over 40 Men's Summer League 2026: Playoff Preview 🏀

​The regular season has wrapped up, and Super Clean Arena is prepped for an intense opening night of the playoffs! With the 40 Wolves (4-1) and Wet the Net (4-1) safely resting on their first-round byes, the spotlight shifts entirely to tomorrow's elimination showdowns.

​Here is the breakdown of tomorrow's games, complete with updated player stats and roster news:

​🔥 Bear Town (3–2) vs. Meniscus Mafia (0–5)
​The Storyline: Bear Town comes into this matchup as the heavy favorite holding the 3rd seed, while the Meniscus Mafia are looking to pull off a miracle upset after a difficult winless regular season.

​Player Stats to Watch:

​Bear Town: Powered heavily by Jeremy Smith, who lit up the regular season averaging a staggering 51.3 points per game (2nd in the league), alongside Brandon Conklin, who anchors the paint pulling down 18.0 rebounds per game.

​Meniscus Mafia: The Mafia will need an extraordinary team defensive effort to contain Smith and find a way to jumpstart an offense that desperately needs a spark in an elimination game
​⚡ Greater Valley Boys (2–3) vs. Takers (2–3)

​The Storyline: This fifth-seed versus fourth-seed battle is packed with drama. The biggest headline for the Greater Valley Boys is that Tony McLeany has officially quit the team. Losing a major piece who averaged 43.8 points per game (4th in the league) completely changes the math for the Valley Boys. Meanwhile, the Takers face a major hurdle with Kevin Dates likely out for this game, meaning Rob Sherburn and Garrett Oakden will need to have huge nights to carry the offensive load and secure the win.

​Player Stats to Watch:

​Greater Valley Boys: Without McLeany, they will look to inside presence Steven Turner—who dominates the glass with 18.6 rebounds per game—and Nick Bevacqua, who boasts an incredible 75% 2-point field goal percentage to step up.

​The Takers: Led by floor general Ryan McFall, who paces the league with 7.2 assists per game, grabs 18.6 rebounds, and puts up 24.0 points per game. With Dates sidelined, Sherburn and Oakden take center stage to help push the Takers past a desperate Valley Boys squad.

​🏆 Up Next: The survivors of tomorrow's battles will advance to face the 40 Wolves and Wet the Net in the next round. See you all at the arena!

07/28/2026

Game 1: Takers vs. 40 Wolves
​Final Score: Takers 125, 40 Wolves 121

​Game Summary: In a high-octane, 1930s-style shootout, both teams traded heavy blows on offense. The matchup quickly turned into an epic individual duel as Joe Skeete and Kevin Dates went blow-for-blow, trading baskets and carrying the scoring load for their respective squads in a thrilling back-and-forth offensive showcase. With Jason McGlaughlin and Rob Sherburne crossing over to reinforce the 40 Wolves alongside Skeete, the roster was heavily stacked, but the Takers ultimately managed to outpace them down the stretch to secure the win.

​Top Scorers & Players:
​Joe Skeete (40 Wolves): Led with 74.0 PTS and 26.0 REB
​Kevin Dates (Takers): Posted a massive 72.0 PTS and 15.0 REB
​Ryan McFall (Takers): Added 30.0 PTS, 20.0 REB, and 10.0 AST.

​Poor Shooting Emphasis & Roster Talk:
​Rob Sherburne (40 Wolves / Transferred): Once again failed to produce the shooting percentages expected of him, struggling with a 25% FG%, 24% 2P%, 27% 3P%, and 33% FT%. Behind the scenes, there are mounting internal conversations about who deserves reduced minutes more right now: Rob Sherburne or Garrett Oakden. With the playoffs starting next week, the Takers simply cannot afford to keep putting these kinds of inefficient performances on the floor.

​Game 2: Greater Valley Boys vs. Wet the Net
​Final Score: Wet the Net 87, Greater Valley Boys 79

​Game Summary: Wet the Net put together a gritty team effort to fend off the Greater Valley Boys in a tightly contested battle, utilizing balanced floor spacing to pull away late.

​Top Scorers & Players:
​Steven Turner (Greater Valley Boys): Led his team with a dominant 37.0 PTS/G and 16.0 REB/G.
​John Ross (Wet the Net): Led the victors with 25.0 PTS/G and 11.0 REB/G.
​Jeff Austin (Wet the Net): Contributed 19.0 PTS/G.

​Poor Shooting Emphasis:
​Lucas Anthony (Greater Valley Boys): Had a rough shooting night, managing just an 18% FG%, 20% 2P%, and 17% 3P%.
​Tory Kitching (Wet the Net): Struggled from the field with a low 24% overall FG% and 18% 2P%.

​Game 3: Bear Town vs. Meniscus Mafia
​Final Score: Bear Town 133, Meniscus Mafia 83

​Game Summary: Bear Town completely overwhelmed Meniscus Mafia from the opening tip, putting on an offensive clinic and cruising to a massive 50-point blowout victory.

​Top Scorers & Players:
​Jeremy Smith (Bear Town): Exploded for a staggering 54.0 PTS/G and 12.0 REB/G.
​Jason Travis (Bear Town): Put up a massive double-double with 42.0 PTS/G and 8.0 AST/G.
​David Bly (Bear Town): Supported the blowout with 20.0 PTS/G and 12.0 REB/G.

​Poor Shooting Emphasis:
​Chris Hughes (Bear Town): While his team dominated, Hughes struggled with efficiency, posting a 38% FG% and 25% from beyond the arc. Team insiders tell us that Brandon Conklin is in the dog house for missing the game and there is growing speculation, that he is close to being released

07/23/2026

Game 1: Wet the Net vs. Takers
​Result: Wet the Net defeated Takers with a final score of 81–71.

​Top Players:
​Wet the Net: John Ross led the team with an impressive 32.0 points, 22.0 rebounds, and a game score of 30.9. Tory Kitching also contributed solidly with 20.0 points and 11.0 rebounds.

​Takers: Kevin Dates paced the team with 31.0 points and 12.0 rebounds (24.2 game score), while Ryan McFall added a strong double-double of 20.0 points, 18.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. Meanwhile, Garrett Oakden failed to produce yet again, managing just 17.0 points on a tough 28% shooting night despite hauling in 17.0 rebounds.

​Game 2: Bear Town vs. Greater Valley Boys
​Result: Bear Town edged out Greater Valley Boys in a high-scoring matchup, 118–107.

​Top Players:
​Bear Town: Jeremy Smith had a legendary performance, exploding for 69.0 points, 19.0 rebounds, and hitting 15 three-pointers for a massive 50.2 game score. Jason Travis chipped in with 28.0 points.

​Greater Valley Boys: Tony McClenny put up a stellar 51.0 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 2 blocks (37.4 game score), supported by Steven Turner, who recorded 21.0 points and 18.0 rebounds.

​Game 3: Meniscus Mafia vs. 40 Wolves
​Result: 40 Wolves decisively defeated Meniscus
Mafia with a score of 138–74.

​Top Players:
​Meniscus Mafia: Matt Coseo led his squad with 33.0 points and 12.0 rebounds, alongside Brett Auerbach, who contributed 22.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.

​40 Wolves: Shaquan Jordan put on a masterclass with a monster triple-double performance of 65.0 points, 20.0 rebounds, and 11.0 assists (60.9 game score). He was backed by Talib Brown (32.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 12.0 assists) and Delvin Lee (26.0 points).