New Top 10..and a Div b

Top 10 (by points)

1.xlx_britishpoolking_xlx 5-1-0 43/17 72%
2.xlx_skill_xlx 5-1-0 39/21 65%
3.Drill__ 5-1-0 36/24 60%
4.MJ_The_King 5-0-0 38/12 76%
5.expect.defeat 4-2-0 40/20 67%
6.worst_player_yet 4-0-0 31/9 78%
7.luisj_barreto 4-0-0 30/10 75%
8.mvp_realm 4-1-0 33/17 66%
9.ta.lent 3-0-1 23/17 58%
10.xchriskarenx 3-1-0 27/13 68%

As 8brcam groups are coming to an end the fight for the top 5 seeds are pretty close. Last season the top 5 seeds got a bye into round 2 and it could give a break that is needed or throw someone into a funk. Very few seasons has the #1 player actually won 8brcam. There is always a dark horse looking to come play hard after a rough group stage and just take everyone out by surprise. From the top of my head I can think of three 8brcam winners that finished 3-3 in groups and theres possibly more but its still fun to pick a fan favorite that seemingly will not lose.

Even though all of these players are capable of playing really well I really can only imagine that 4 of these players will have a deep run into playoffs as not all can win.

Assuming that these players don't play each other early keep an eye on these 4

Top Tier
Jamie is one of the oldest old schoolers around and in his time he was at the top of the game. This isn't his peak but its as close as he will be for a long time, if hes going to make a splash then these coming seasons (2 maybe 3) will be huge for him.

p.s. hes one of the few who I don't think needs to actually win an 8brcam to be known as one of the all time best shooters. He was better then half of the 8brcam winners to date just at the wrong time.

Luis is always going to be tough to beat, he doesn't need an intro. Oh and hes won the most 8brcams so everyone better know hes playing to win.

CK the most underrated player depending on which CK shows up. He will either wow you or make you think wtf and then makes it work anyway? He isn't underrated by people not thinking he is good (you haven't played him if you think he is bad) but by the few that don't think he is elite. Hes never won an 8brcam but hes been more successful in almost any season of any comp you point out of his then the person reading this(you).

Myself, defending champion and I want it again.

The Middle Tier
Daru, Jordan, Matt

All of these guys are good players and will not give in easy but I still think they are missing something in their game.

Daru is probably the most well rounded player of the 3. He can pretty much do alot of everything and If he really wanted it he probably could be an 8brcam winner sooner then later.

Jordan I said I wouldn't doubt him again and I wont. He will make you pay if you don't finish, He will make you pay if you cant safety, He will win if you don't play good aka better then you did in groups if your not 5-1-0.

Matt is not the pushover of months and years before. This guy will run you...Then do it again. Don't miss and if you think you will then play a safety and hope you get a shot. When Matt is hot he is a top player I just don't know how long he can keep it going.

Bottom Tier

Now being the bottom is no dishonor, just to be mentioned as a top player out of a
division is a compliment.

Marcel and Shawn

Marcel was a tough decision but I had to put him at the bottom of the top because I just haven't seen enough consistency out of him. I do believe he will be a top player in the future if he keeps playing but for now I think he should be happy if he makes quarters.

Shawn, a childish hot headed guy and its going to ruin a playoff set of his and that's why I cant see him being a top threat. Attitude aside hes a good player with good english and I've even seen him complete a few impressive tables that were not few and far between. Other then that get him mad and you will be in the clear.

Not quite there yet

Nakash is a good player and is probably only in the top 10 until more sets are played, gl in playoffs

Surprise Pick (outside of top 10)
There were many players I could pick for this one ranging from conor (who just won wcp and his only loss is to Luis) to Kevin(gameover) who finished 3-3 but if this player continues to play I don't see a stronger player outside of the top 10.

optimus.price_xl 2-1-1 20/20 50%
an average season at best so far he can salvage it still by winning his final 2 sets though.

He can run well and safety even better. He plays smart and patient and has something that not many people have which is he can separate himself from the pack by just keeping his cool.

New division B player!
Hes a nice guy and he can play decent sometimes even if hes a little more on the banger spectrum. Very unfortunate for this player to end up in the group he did.

newb.on_loose 0-5-0 10/40 20%

as for the previous player
MILE99IUM is still 0-3-0 and I'm starting to think he may not finish his sets.