Tier II Finals Preview: #10 Ida Crown Vs #13 TABC

This isn’t just a Tier II final. This is a matchup between two teams that have played like contenders all week — and now get one last shot to prove it. The TABC Storm and Ida Crown Aces didn’t coast their way here. They earned it through some statement wins like the #13 Storm upsetting #12 YULA and #9 Berman, while Ida Crown, notably the Kings of Tier two, beat #15 MTA and #14 Fuchs Mizrachi. So what are the keys for the Aces from Chicago to retain their moniker or for the Storm via Monsey, NY to take it? Let’s dive in.

How TABC handles Ida Crown’s press over the full 32 minutes:

Everyone handles the 1-3-1 for a little bit. The question is whether they can stay composed when it keeps coming. If Akiva Borgen and the guards break it cleanly, move the ball, and turn those situations into advantages, TABC can control the game. But if they start getting sped up — rushed passes, live-ball turnovers — that’s exactly where Ida Crown thrives.

Judah Well’s ability to dictate the game:

When he’s in rhythm, everything opens up for Ida Crown. He doesn’t just score — he creates momentum. Transition buckets, timely threes, drawing fouls — he’s the engine behind their runs. TABC doesn’t need to shut him down completely, but they do need to make his touches difficult and avoid letting him get comfortable early.

Is this game played in the half-court or in chaos?:

If it becomes a controlled, possession-by-possession game, that favors TABC — their balance, spacing, and decision-making show up there. If it turns into a scramble — deflections, turnovers, transition — that’s Ida Crown’s world. And in a championship game, whichever team imposes that identity usually walks away with the trophy.