The AOBL's Greatest Games
#10) Agile Ducks vs. 1970s All Stars
*2011 Playoffs 8/9 1st Round Game*
The Agile Ducks came in as a big underdog in this one. They were smaller by a wide
margin at every postion. But they dominated this game for 30 minutes. Holding as big as a 21 point lead. But the 70s All Stars
made a furious comeback. Lead by guard Trevor Phillipi. Forcing overtime. But the Agile Ducks prevailed in OT 67-63. The 21
point 2nd half comeback is the greatest AOBL playoff comeback in league history.
#9) 215 Hive vs. Ball Above All
*2012 Playoffs Quarterfinal 4/5 Game*
One of the most disputed games in AOBL history. Ball Above All won 54-52 on a buzzer
beating putback as the clock expired. But the buzzer did seem to go off by mistake with a little over a second left. Before
the shot went up. You can find the play under 2011 Game Highlights.
#8) Ball Above All vs. No Easy Buckets
*2011 Regular Season Game*
Both these teams have been around since the AOBL started back in 2008. They are no
stranger to one another. No Easy Buckets was up 2 with under 3 seconds to go. They seemed to have just secured a big win and
a revenge win over rival Ball Above All. That was until a Mike Judge one handed running 3 pointer went in at the buzzer. In
one of the best regular season games in AOBL history.
#7) Legion of Doom vs. Around The Horne
*2010 Regular Season Game*
On a wednesday night in some light pre game rain and a empty veterans park a thrilling
game was played. In a back and fourth game all night Around The Horne was down one with under 10 seconds to go. Mike Neilson
of Around The Horne hit a running jumper along the baseling falling out of balance for the win 55-54.
#6) Purple Cobras vs. Team China
*2010 Playoff Game. Quaterfinal 1/9 Game*
The Purple Cobras were a huge favorite in this game. They were the number one seed,
and had deafted Team China by 25 points in the regular season. But China made a statement. Winning this game 50-33. Its the
biggest upset in AOBL history. A number 9 seed over a number 1 seed. Andrew Holland knocked out the Purple Cobras two
years in a row.
#5) The Chosen Few vs. Ball Above All
*2011 Regular Season Opener*
Both teams were early season favorites in 2011. At the time they were #1 and #2 in
the AOBL Poll. In a tie game at the buzzer, Mike Judge of Ball Above was fouled on a 3 pointer by Chris Esteeves of the
Chosen Few. Judge hit one of the three free throws to pull out the victory. It was the first time in AOBL history a foul shot
was hit to decide a game with no time remaining.
#4) Purple Cobras vs. Team China
*2009 Playoffs 4/5 Game*
These two teams split the regular season meetings in 2009. One of which went to overtime.
The Cobras held a 9 point lead with under 3 minutes to go. But Andrew Holland lead a furious comeback. The Cobras still lead
50-48 with just under 10 seconds to go. Until Andrew Holland drilled a deep 3 over Keith Hinkson to go up 51-50 with 3 seconds
to go. That was only the beginning. Dave Dobitsch hit a half court short at the buzzer for the Cobras to pull out a 53-51
win. Community Park was sent into a frenzy. Until the refs 5 minutes later decided to rule the basket no good. Still almost
3 years later it is one of the most disputed calls and games in AOBL history.
#3) Run With Us vs. Ball Above All
*2009 Championship*
The first of the 3 AOBL championships that came down to the last shot. This was a great
game. Back and fourth the whole way. In a tie game Ball Above All's Tim Pallozi hit a 15 foot fade away bank shot for the
win 63-61. It capped back to back AOBL titles for Ball Above All.
#2) Team McVey vs. Legion of Doom
*2010 AOBL Championsip*
These two teams opened up the 2010 regular season, they both met again to end the 2010
AOBL year in the championship. In another great AOBL championship this game was fight all night. Legion of Doom's Adam Van
Zelst hit a deep 3 late to put the Legion up 2 with under 10 seconds to go. Then twin brother Ryan took a charge on McVeys
Brett Manney. The Legion later hit one of two foul shots to go up 3 and held on 47-44 for the AOBL title.
#1) Legion of Doom vs. Let It Fly
*2011 AOBL Championship*
Some say this one of the best basketball games they have ever seen. It is easily the
best AOBL game ever. This game had everything. Let It Fly was heavy favorite. The Legion was going for their 2nd straight
AOBL title. It is also one of the most disputed games in league history. As there were questionable calls and a non call at
the end. Let It Fly won 74-73 in overtime. To complete their perfect season. The video of the game can be found in the League
Videos page.
