PCTI's Most Important Stat

One of the great things that makes PCTI stand out is that we put our own spin on things. That has never been more apparent then the ever popular and hands down most important PCTI stat, the PRODUCTIVITY LEVEL. There are a lot of different stats in hoops that help mask players downfalls, but what I love about the PL is that it combines everything into one. The only reason we bother to keep the other stats is because we need to have a means of coming up with the final number.

It's interesting because in my eyes the candidate for MVP should ALWAYS be whoever has the highest productivity level. I will be proactive in my attempts to secure that rule by any means necessary for PCTI-IV so that the awards don't become a popularity contest.

That being said, it's time to recognize PCTI-II's most productive (And least productive) players starting from the top:

1. Jeff Sabin-90%
2. Josh Pitto-87%
3. Josh Stephens-87%
4. Ben Wilson-82%
5. Brent Carney-75%
6. Joe Thompson-75%
7. Ian Van Horne-67.5%
8. Brian Eskildsen-62.5%
9. Bryan McKinney-57.5%
10. Anthony Hopkins-54%
11. Michael Orr-52.5%
12. Danny Krow-50%
13. Mike Hite-37%
14. Scott Donley-33%
15. Wes Murray-17%
16. Chase Hardin-9%

Productive is the name of the game.

Breaking Bad's 3 Stooges

Breaking Bad's catalysts for PCTI-III.

#intimidating

Brian ain't bad

I'm sick of this bad boy non sense. So I wanted to show Big Bad Brian (see him smiling) what BAD really looks like. Yeah. Get scared.

#highqualityphotoshopping
#loveusingpaint

What Are We About?

If at any point you want some entertainment, pop on the videos and focus on situations that would make for a good picture. It changes the entire experience.

BLOOD-It appears PCTI's Bad Boy is making a living off top camera moments. After giving his resounding **** after a collision with Josh Stephens (Stephens didn't even feel the contact), ESK tried to walk around with a tough guy face and take advantage of the blood dripping down his nose. I can say with 100% confidence at the second this shot was captured by Deuce was when the Bad Boy was born.

SWEAT-This actually looks more like a sissy fight for a loose ball, however two guys on the ground is always confused for diving for a loose ball and hustling. The backstory behind this is actually somewhat entertaining. Big Bambi decides to take it to the hole and split two defenders (Something he could easily do because of his lanky frame), as Hops comes up to help, Bambi trips over Bruise (Who was guarding him) and hands the ball to Hops. In a typical Bambi move out of frustration, he tackles Hops to the ground. Mind you, Bambi is still teasing us with quick lash outs like this. It's only a matter of time before he snaps, and when the camera catches it, there will be nowhere for him to prance the next 20 years.

TEARS-Sabin goes for a post up and Donley casually knocks the ball away. The ball goes right to Pitto (Sabin's teammate) and everyone continues to play... Except Sabin. Sabin turns at a lightning quick speed and let's out the loudest "AHHHH COME ON" I've ever heard in my life. However, word has it he does not believe he complained to the refs unless it was warranted.

I like it, I love it, I want some more of it.
#36daytilltip

Murray, PCTI Agree to Long-Term Deal

Washington Post Reports:

Wes Murray, looked at once as an outsider on his way out, has just inked a long term deal with PCTI.

Murray and PCTI had a volatile relationship since day 1. Severely rolling his ankle three weeks prior to year 1 there were questions about if he was going to be able to compete. After putting together a solid weekend, Murray disappeared for an entire offseason, showing up 30 lbs overweight and flaunting the fact that he had not played basketball in over five months to PCTI-II.

Going into PCTI-III it was believed by all (Him included) that there was a chance he was on his way out. However, after a strong January, he made his case that he was here to stay.

Congratulations to Murray and his family for the long term stability.

AHOP Is So Vain, He Probably Thinks This Blog Is About Him

Let me address some of the things that were talked about on the podcast (AHOP is very vain, so more talk about AHOP!). AHOP wants to address the Nashville hoops situation to start off. Can you not act like the “Nashville crew” should have a significant advantage over people living other places because “AHOP and the others can post on Facebook” and that will supposedly bring all types of games out of the woodworks? Honestly, are these secret games AHOP doesn’t know about that if AHOP asks about them on Facebook, AHOP would be welcomed with open arms? The fact is, the reason PCTI was started because no one, regardless of geographical location (even AHOP), had good games (save Sabin in Dallas which would be labeled consistent not necessarily “good”). AHOP for one doesn’t want to pay $97 a month just to hear a bunch of ass wipes argue about a travel at the Green Hills Y. Also, don’t blame AHOP for the lack of reported playing by the other 2 Nashville guys. AHOP tries and sets up games as often as possible, which during high school bball season has only been about once every two weeks. AHOP has joined a shitty city league just to run. AHOP is not going to pay money for a court, have Bruise and Pitto sleep at AHOP’s house, wake them up and cook them breakfast, drive them to the gym, and tie their shoes for them just so they can play. AHOP blames Sabin for not having his players truly dedicated to the game. AHOP also blames alcohol. AHOP also blames Pitto for being 24 going on 17. In the end, BC had every right to call AHOP out, AHOP just thought AHOP would give reasons for that being false.

This “new” AHOP that is being talked about, is not new at all. AHOP is the same person and have always been on the “attack”. PCTI is something that AHOP looks forward to all year and so when AHOP dedicates AHOP’s time to it, great things can be done (same with anyone in it). AHOP’s humor is very dry and really excels when people get pop culture references and when AHOP can make fun of someone. Another thing that a play into AHOP’s strength is most of AHOP’s contributions are over email and blogs. While AHOP is mentally quick, AHOP talks very slow, so it helps putting it down instead of saying it. The last thing that helped this “new” AHOP is the platforms. AHOP had these thoughts all along, but until Joe took PCTI to the next level with the blog and podcast, AHOP could only bring these to emails or to people I talked to. Joe knew AHOP was being held back so he did what he had to do to unleash the beast.

Last, AHOP wants to squash this noise about a “rivalry” with Joe. Joe and AHOP have been friends since Joe first saw AHOP playing on the monkey bars in Deep Ellum at age 5. They took it to a whole new level in high school and college. AHOP has always thought Joe was funny and still does. AHOP also knows Joe is trying to make it in Hollywood and it is a cut throat business. AHOP is raising Joe’s game, just like Joe did for AHOP with the blog. Joe and AHOP’s bond is stronger than a 100 year old oak tree. Joe recently was quoted by saying, “AHOP and I are the best of friends. He is the coolest guy ever. He is funny and we bounce stuff off each other all the time, and I know when I win a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award he will be the reason why, along with Allah. Also, he is my favorite person to play basketball with. EVER.”

AHOP had this to say in response, "To quote the best rapper alive (since the best rapper retired), Lil Wayne, 'Joe is the bomb, like tic... tic.'"

(AHOP appears 47 times in this post including the title!)