Blendos Summer Basketball League: Statistical Leaders and Trends (2017–2024)
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Submitted by Cam Hayes 4/18/2025
The Blendos Summer Basketball League has been a community of competitive hoops from 2013 to 2024 (with a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020), showcasing standout performers, evolving play styles, and intriguing statistical trends. With A and B Leagues offering different competitive tiers, the league’s statistical leaders in points, rebounds, assists, three-point shooting, and more reveal a fascinating story of dominance, versatility, and growth. Let’s dive into the numbers, spotlight key players, and uncover the trends that define this vibrant summer league.
Overview of the League's History
This overall blog focuses on the years 2017-2024, but the league itself started in 2013 with just the men's A League. In 2014, we expanded by introducing the B League and also launched a women's league that ran from 2014 to 2016.
League Overview
Years: 2013–2024 (no 2020 season due to COVID-19).
Structure: A League (elite tier) and B League (introduced in 2014, slightly less competitive). Both divisions feature stats for points, field goal percentage (FG%), three-pointers, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks, and turnovers.
Teams: Identified by colors or Team Sponsor names (e.g., Slime, Navy, Red Jug Pub), with players tied to specific squads each year.
Data Source: Comprehensive stats for top-10 leaders in key categories (Blendos Health & Longevity Movement)
Key Statistical Leaders
1. Points Per Game (PPG): The Scoring Kings
PPG is the ultimate measure of offensive firepower. Here’s a look at the top scorers each year:
Year | League | Player | Team | PPG |
2017 | A | Damian Zimmer | Vegas | 30.4 |
2018 | A | Jared Beach | Carolina | 41.7 |
2018 | B | Shawn Sperbeck | Red | 31.7 |
2019 | A | Jalen McCallum | Blue | 34.2 |
2019 | B | Tanner Winchester | C. Blue | 39.7 |
2021 | A | Albert Odero | Slime | 30.7 |
2021 | B | Damian Zimmer | Iron Grey | 39.8 |
2022 | A | Dan Njoku | Slime | 30.9 |
2022 | B | JO Annan | Purple | 34.3 |
2023 | A | Graham Wooden | Blue | 28.7 |
2023 | B | Sayquon Chambers | Gold | 29.6 |
2024 | A | Graham Wooden | Navy | 32.3 |
2024 | B | Danny Njoku | Orange | 33.7 |
Standouts:
Jared Beach (2018 A, 41.7 PPG) posted the highest single-season PPG, a potential outlier due to a short season or weak defenses.
Damian Zimmer (2017 A, 30.4; 2021 B, 39.8) and Danny Njoku (2022 A, 30.9; 2024 B, 33.7) showed scoring prowess across both leagues.
Graham Wooden (2023 A, 28.7; 2024 A, 32.3) emerged as a consistent A League threat in later years.
Trend: B League PPG leaders often hit the high 30s (e.g., Zimmer’s 39.8 in 2021), while A League leaders stay in the 28–34 range, suggesting tighter competition in the elite tier.
2. Total Points: Durability Meets Firepower
Total points reward consistency and games played. Here are the leaders:
Year | League | Player | Team | Points |
2017 | A | Damian Zimmer | Vegas | 274 |
2018 | A | Mason Weir | Maroon | 243 |
2018 | B | Damian Zimmer | Gold | 235 |
2019 | A | Jalen McCallum | Blue | 274 |
2019 | B | Damian Zimmer | Silver | 291 |
2021 | A | Mason Weir | Black | 189 |
2021 | B | Damian Zimmer | Iron Grey | 358 |
2022 | A | Danny Njoku | Slime | 278 |
2022 | B | George Sheley | Purple | 232 |
2023 | A | Danny Njoku | Slime | 197 |
2023 | B | Dan Njoku | Carolina | 265 |
2024 | A | Danny Njoku | Slime | 259 |
2024 | B | Danny Njoku | Orange | 270 |
Standouts:
Damian Zimmer’s 358 points in 2021 B League is the highest recorded, likely due to a high PPG (39.8) and more games.
Danny Njoku dominated later years, leading both leagues in 2023 and 2024.
Mason Weir showed A League consistency (2018, 2021).
Trend: B League point totals are often higher (e.g., 358 vs. 278 in A League), reflecting more games or less defensive resistance.
3. Field Goal Percentage (FG%): Efficiency Masters
FG% highlights shooting efficiency (minimum attempts vary by year):
Year | League | Player | Team | FG% |
2017 | A | Tommy Steinburg | Silver | .667 |
2018 | A | Jarrett Benjamin | Gold | .671 |
2018 | B | Tommy Steinberg | Pink | .696 |
2019 | A | Jalen McCallum | Blue | .642 |
2019 | B | Jalen McCallum | Black | .677 |
2021 | A | Taylor Mason | Red | .663 |
2021 | B | Damian Zimmer | Iron Grey | .627 |
2022 | A | Zyeir Lawrence | Slime | .597 |
2022 | B | Scott Woodring | Gravel | .642 |
2023 | A | Jonathan Codrington | Red | .699 |
2023 | B | Rob Scianimanico | Pink | .679 |
2024 | A | Xavier Hill | Red | .686 |
2024 | B | Graham Wooden | Blue | .682 |
Standouts:
Jonathan Codrington’s .699 in 2023 A League is the highest FG% recorded.
Jalen McCallum led both leagues in 2019, showcasing elite efficiency.
Tommy Steinburg/Steinberg excelled early (2017, 2018).
Trend: B League FG% leaders often exceed .670, while A League peaks are slightly lower, indicating tougher defenses in the elite tier.
4. Three-Point Shooting: Beyond the Arc
Three-pointers made (3PM) and percentage (3P%) spotlight sharpshooters:
Year | League | 3PM Leader | Team | 3PM | 3P% Leader | Team | 3P% |
2017 | A | Cam Hayes | Red | 37 | Derek Beames | Forest | .525 |
2018 | A | Mason Weir | Maroon | 48 | Mason Weir | Maroon | .510 |
2018 | B | Jimmy Donley | Ash | 49 | Malik Howard | Sapphire | .562 |
2019 | A | Jimmy Donley | Texas | 45 | Jimmy Donley | Texas | .455 |
2019 | B | David Himme | Orange | 56 | Ed Palmatier Jr | Light Grey | .476 |
2021 | A | Jordan Shaul | Purple | 47 | Matt Miller | Slime | .514 |
2021 | B | George Foti | Royal | 49 | Damian Zimmer | Iron Grey | .562 |
2022 | A | Dan Njoku | Slime | 50 | Graham Wooden | Silver | .446 |
2022 | B | George Sheley | Purple | 54 | Alex Osterhoudt | Royal | .468 |
2023 | A | Dan Njoku | Slime | 34 | George Foti | Slime | .500 |
2023 | B | Colin Adam | Navy | 46 | Riley Spencer | Navy | .455 |
2024 | A | Danny Njoku | Slime | 44 | Cam Hayes | Red | .514 |
2024 | B | Danny Njoku | Orange | 53 | Shaquan Jordan | Royal Blue | .556 |
Standouts:
Danny Njoku led 3PM in 2022–2024, with 53 in 2024 B League.
David Himme’s 56 3PM in 2019 B League is the highest recorded.
Cam Hayes and George Foti showed consistent accuracy.
Trend: B League 3PM totals are higher (e.g., 56 vs. 50 in A League), reflecting more shot attempts or weaker perimeter defense.
5. Assists: The Playmakers
Assists and assists per game (APG) highlight court vision:
Year | League | Assists Leader | Team | Assists | APG Leader | Team | APG |
2017 | A | Waleed Farid | Red | 55 | Waleed Farid | Red | 5.5 |
2018 | A | Jared Conklin | Maroon | 53 | Lloyd Johnson | Slime | 11.0 |
2018 | B | Dylan Jaklitsch | Navy | 62 | Dylan Jaklitsch | Navy | 8.9 |
2019 | A | Jared Conklin | Pink | 67 | Jared Conklin | Pink | 6.7 |
2019 | B | Cam Hayes | Black | 83 | Dylan Jaklitsch | C. Blue | 11.6 |
2021 | A | Dylan Jaklitsch | Black | 43 | Frank Desti | Forest | 7.0 |
2021 | B | Danny Njoku | Royal | 70 | Danny Njoku | Royal | 8.7 |
2022 | A | Dan Njoku | Slime | 67 | Dylan Jaklitsch | Silver | 9.3 |
2022 | B | Dylan Jaklitsch | Gravel | 87 | Dylan Jaklitsch | Gravel | 10.9 |
2023 | A | Dylan Jaklitsch | Red | 56 | Dan Njoku | Slime | 6.5 |
2023 | B | Cam Hayes | TyeDye | 66 | Cam Hayes | TyeDye | 7.3 |
2024 | A | Dylan Jaklitsch | Purple | 82 | Dylan Jaklitsch | Purple | 10.2 |
2024 | B | Aaron Smith | Orange | 44 | Aaron Smith | Orange | 5.5 |
Standouts:
Dylan Jaklitsch is the assist king, leading multiple years with a peak of 11.6 APG in 2019 B League.
Danny Njoku and Cam Hayes complemented scoring with playmaking.
Trend: B League assist totals are higher (e.g., 87 vs. 67 in A League), likely due to faster-paced play.
6. Rebounds: Dominating the Boards
Rebounds and rebounds per game (RPG) show paint presence:
Year | League | Rebounds Leader | Team | Rebounds | RPG Leader | Team | RPG |
2017 | A | Hayden Ward | Navy | 132 | Hayden Ward | Navy | 14.7 |
2018 | A | Kamil Alexander | Black | 97 | Hayden Ward | Navy | 15.5 |
2018 | B | Terrell Evans | Texas | 101 | Evan Lane | Purple | 19.0 |
2019 | A | Wynn Williams | Black | 116 | Jalen McCallum | Blue | 14.1 |
2019 | B | Cam Hayes | Black | 113 | Terrell Evans | Purple | 14.9 |
2021 | A | Derrick Cenicola | Grey | 103 | Derrick Cenicola | Grey | 14.7 |
2021 | B | John Kennedy | Orange | 99 | Trent Adamson | Light Blue | 15.4 |
2022 | A | Scott Richards | Gold | 94 | Scott Woodring | Silver | 14.0 |
2022 | B | Luke Van Slyke | White | 109 | Luke Van Slyke | Carolina B | 15.6 |
2023 | A | Jon Codrington | Red | 90 | Jon Codrington | Red | 11.2 |
2023 | B | Cam Hayes | TyeDye | 104 | Stanley Anderson | Orange | 15.7 |
2024 | A | Luke Van Slyke | Purple | 92 | Jon Codrington | Navy | 14.5 |
2024 | B | Kevin Kurkowski | Black | 97 | Ethan Jubar | Purple | 16.0 |
Standouts:
Luke Van Slyke and Jon Codrington led in later years across both leagues.
Cam Hayes was a B League rebounding force.
Trend: B League RPG peaks are higher (e.g., 19.0 vs. 15.5 in A League), likely due to more missed shots.
7. Steals and Blocks: Defensive Dynamos
Steals and blocks highlight defensive impact:
Steals:
Waleed Farid (2017 A, 2018 A, 30 each) and Jon Codrington (2023 A, 2024 A) led with quick hands.
Trend: Steals are similar across leagues (17–30), suggesting consistent defensive opportunities.
Blocks:
Joe DeMauro’s 30 blocks in 2018 B League is the highest recorded.
Jalen McCallum (2019 A, 25) and Ethan Butts (2021 B, 19) were rim protectors.
Trend: B League block totals are higher, indicating more interior play.
8. Turnovers: The Cost of Aggression
Turnovers reflect ball-handling risks and in this league an airball is considered a turnover (So it could it could also be reflective of very poor shot selection):
Year | League | Player | Team | Turnovers |
2017 | A | Cameron Hill | Black | 36 |
2018 | A | Cameron Hill | White | 59 |
2018 | B | Ray Williams | Royal | 41 |
2019 | A | Frank Desti | Forest | 34 |
2019 | B | Tim Kamina | Pink | 40 |
2021 | A | Lawson Williams | Purple | 28 |
2021 | B | Danny Njoku | Royal | 34 |
2022 | A | Kevin Kurkowski | Vegas Gold | 48 |
2022 | B | Luke Schnabel | Maroon | 47 |
2023 | A | Dan Njoku | Slime | 25 |
2023 | B | Zyeir Lawrence | Black | 38 |
2024 | A | Danny Njoku | Slime | 27 |
2024 | B | Devon Hartwell | Red | 33 |
Standouts:
Cameron Hill’s 59 turnovers in 2018 A League is an outlier.
Danny Njoku’s turnovers reflect his high-usage role.
Trend: Turnovers decrease in later years (e.g., 59 to 27 in A League), indicating better ball security.
Key Trends and Insights
Consistent Stars:
Danny Njoku (2021–2024) is the league’s modern face, dominating points, three-pointers, and assists.
Dylan Jaklitsch is the assist maestro, running offenses with precision.
Damian Zimmer (2017–2021) was an early scoring and efficiency king.
Graham Wooden (2022–2024) and Cam Hayes (B League) showed versatility.
A vs. B League:
B League sees higher peaks (e.g., 39.8 PPG, 19.0 RPG, 30 blocks), likely due to weaker defenses or more games.
A League is tighter, with PPG in the 28–34 range and FG% below .700.
Evolving Play Style:
Three-point volume is rising (e.g., 56 3PM in 2019 B), mirroring modern basketball.
Turnovers are down, suggesting improved decision-making.
Rebounding remains physical, with B League peaks higher.
Anomalies:
Jared Beach’s 41.7 PPG (2018 A) and Joe DeMauro’s 30 blocks (2018 B) stand out,
Conclusion
The Blendos Summer Basketball League is a showcase of talent and evolution, with Danny Njoku, Dylan Jaklitsch, Damian Zimmer, and Graham Wooden leading the charge. The B League’s high-flying stats contrast with the A League’s balanced competition, while trends like three-point growth and turnover reduction mirror broader basketball shifts.
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