NO MAJOR UPSETS IN FIRST ROUND
The first round of the playoffs went mostly according to seeding, with the only upset being a minor one. The top three seeds all cruised into the semifinals with double-digit victories. Fifth-seeded Silver knocked off No. 4 Blue, which had to play without four of its regulars.
Week 17: March 4 – Semifinals
SEMIFINALS
Game E: St. John — Light Blue vs Silver, 7:30pm
Game F: St. John — Purple vs Red, 8:30pm
CONSOLATION SEMIS
Game G: Eastpointe — Green vs Blue, 7:30pm
Game H: Eastpointe — Orange vs White, 8:30pm
The complete schedule can be found on the Schedule & Results page.
2025-26 Winter Venues
Saint John Lutheran Church & School
16339 East 14 Mile, Fraser
Eastpointe Middle School
24701 Kelly Rd, Eastpointe
Michigan Senior Olympics Free Throw & 3-Point Contest
WHEN: 12pm, Sunday, March 22, 2026
WHERE: Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
COST: $25 Yearly MSO Membership Fee (Valid through 2026) + $15 Registration Fee
REGISTRATION: All participants must pre-register; Register by March 6 to be guaranteed a T-shirt
Register online here or call 248-608-0250 x2
NOTE: There is a $5 processing fee for all credit/debit cards (or you can select check and mail in the payment). Michigan Senior Olympics — 40730 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038
Kathleen Brevick
Kathleen Brevick, the wife of long-time league member Bob Brevick, passed away. Viewing was held December 21 in Utica, and Mass was December 22 at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Sterling Heights.
Joe Weimert
1956-2025
We’re sad to report the passing of Joe Weimert on November 16. Joe was a great teammate and respected referee in the Macomb Men’s Basketball League. Visitation was Monday, December 1.
For more details, read here.
Want to join?
If you’re a player 50 years or older who would like to join the Macomb Men’s League, please contact Doug Bretz at [email protected] or 248-210-6953. We’re always looking for new full-time players and substitutes!
League Rules
- Games consist of two 19-minute halves. Clock stops on all whistles and restarts when the ball is touched in bounds. Teams will have two timeouts per game and one added timeout for overtime. Overtime is decided by the first team to score seven points. After an offensive team timeout, there is the option to take the ball out at half court vs. the baseline. During the last two minutes of a game both teams will shoot 1-and-1 on defensive fouls. Upon 10 or more team fouls, the opposing team will be awarded two foul shots. All players entering the game must wait at mid-court until a whistle is blown or scorekeeper horn sounds and play is stopped.
- Lineups, including last names and numbers, are to be turned in to the scorekeeper before each game. Ratings are to be given for missing players and subs. All players on a team are to wear the same color shirt with a number. Managers may sign and photo the final score sheet for file.
- All players are to play at least 16 minutes per game. All players are to sit a minimum of six minutes each half. Any participant that is ejected from a game cannot play in theirs or any other teams next scheduled game or the succeeding game will be a team forfeit. If the ejected player is rated 9.5, the sub can be 8.5. If rated 9.0, sub can be an 8.0. If 8.5, 8.0, or 7.5, sub can be 7.5. Throwing a punch or fighting is a 3-game suspension with committee review for possible expulsion. No sub is required, however attempts should be made to acquire one. A substitute player may play a 2nd game for a full-time player of similar rating on another team. If no sub is available for a missing player, a full-time player may sub in and play a 2nd game for someone of similar or higher rating. In the event that a player is permanently replaced for the season, the successor player shall pay the pro-rata share of league fees. If a player has an injury that may prevent him from playing in his next game, he should advise his manager at least one day in advance of his playing status. No “standby game-time subs” are permitted for possible pre-injured player replacement.
- All players are to provide full name, phone number and email address, and to update if there are changes. All fee balances are to be paid no later than the first game. There will be additional player fees incurred if the facilities are not vacated by the designated time. Cleanliness is mandatory at the facilities.