15U Summer Power Rankings: Week 11: June 27, 2012

The City still No. 1 after 16U loss

It was a tough call keeping The City at No. 1 this week after they lost to a 16U team. In the end, however, they've proven themselves continuously against older competition, and that needs to be taken into account. Things might be different if the teams right behind them in the rankings played this week, but The City still looks like the best 15U team on the circuit. For now.

Rank Prev Team Comments
1 1 none
New York, N.Y.

Key Championships: Pitt Jam Fest, King of the Rock, New York Regional
Key Loss: BABC (16U)

The City played up and advanced to the semis at the DC Metro Showcase before falling to the DC Warriors.

2 2 none
D.C. Assault
Washington, D.C.

Key Win: Team Takeover

DC Assault continues to take the month of June off.

3 3 none
Bronx, N.Y.

Key Championships: Hall of Fame New England, King of the Rock, GymRat Challenge
Key Loss
: Playaz Basketball Club

Their 16U squad impressed, but the younger guys were off and stay put at No. 3. 

4 4 none
Washington, D.C.

Key Loss: D.C. Assault

Team Takeover will look to legitimize themselves as a top-4 team once we get to July.  

5 5 none
Indianapolis, Ind.

Key Loss: Eric Gordon All-Stars

The Indiana Elite continue a long period of rest in preparation for the adidas Invitational, which is set for July 11-15.

6 6 none
Compton, Calif.

Key Win: Pump N Run Elite

The month of June is reserved for high school play in California, but expect the Magic to come out firing on all cylinders as they return to the summer circuit on July 2nd. 

7 7 none
Los Angeles, Calif.

Key Loss: Compton Magic

The California-based program tips-off next at the adidas Invitational.

8 8 none
Columbia, S.C.

Key Championships: IceBreakers Invitational, Slammers Challenge

The Slammers will participate in a local 16U tournament next weekend after taking the last week off.

9 9 none
Las Vegas, Nev.

Key Win: Compton Magic (adidas VIP Exclusive Run)
Key Loss: Indiana Elite (adidas VIP Exclusive Run)

10 10 none
Indianapolis, Ind.

Key Win: Indiana Elite

With the team off, guard Jalen Coleman took a visit to Butler and Illinois this week.

Best of the Rest

Las Vegas Prospects, Playaz Basketball Club, Team Final, Houston Hoops, Team BOLT, Wisconsin Playground Elite