15U Power Rankings: Week 14: July 18, 2012

Eric Gordon All-Stars rise and shine en route to adidas title

Competing in an event with three other ranked teams, the Eric Gordon All-Stars were the ones to emerge when the dust settled. Along the way, the EG All-Stars took out the Compton Magic and a pesky Colorado Hawks team that had beaten Indiana Elite and the Magic. Despite their loss in the championship, the Hawks now find themselves amongst the top 10.  

Rank Prev Team Comments
1 1 none
Bronx, N.Y.

Key Championships: Hall of Fame New England, King of the Rock, GymRat Challenge, NJ Roadrunners Tournament, HOF NIT Key Loss: Playaz Basketball Club

Team SCAN continues to rack up tournament titles, claiming the Hall of Fame NIT crown in the past week.

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

Key Win: Team Takeover

The Assault are currently playing in the 9th Grade Super Showcase, July 17-21.

3 3 none
Washington, D.C.

Key Loss: D.C. Assault

The idle Takeover stay put, with the EG All-Stars hot on their heels. 

4 9 up
Indianapolis, Ind.

Key Win: Indiana Elite, Compton Magic, Colorado Hawks 
Key Championships: adidas Invitational

The Eric Gordon All-Stars won the adidas Invitational and took a quick jump in the power rankings. They're led by Eron Gordon, younger brother of Eric Gordon.

5 4 down
Indianapolis, Ind.

Key Win: Dream Vision
Key Loss: Eric Gordon All-Stars, Colorado Hawks

Indiana Elite lost to the Colorado Hawks at the adidas Invitational, but also picked up a win against a struggling Dream Vision.

6 7 up
Los Angeles, Calif.

Key Loss: Compton Magic

Pump N Run Elite is still in the mix and will get a huge test this week in a showcase against the Compton Magic.

7 6 down
Columbia, S.C.

Key Championships: IceBreakers Invitational, Slammers Challenge
Key Loss: Team Loaded 

The Slammers dropped one to Team Loaded at Big Shots — a more than respectable loss.

8 up
Colorado Hawks

Key Wins: Compton Magic, Indiana Elite
Key Loss: Eric Gordon All-Stars 

The Colorado Hawks bounced back from a tough performance in pool play to beat two ranked teams in bracket play at adidas. They lost in the title game to the Eric Gordon All-Stars.

9 5 down
Compton, Calif.

Key Win: Pump N Run Elite

The Magic lost to the Colorado Hawks at adidas but can pick up a quality win tonight against Pump N Run Elite.

10 10 none
Las Vegas, Nev.

Key Loss: Utah Hoops (16U)

The Prospects lost to 16U Power Rankings newcomer Utah Hoops in the title game of the Pangos Summer Sweet 16.

Best of the Rest

Sports U., Team Loaded, Playaz Basketball Club, Team Final, Houston Hoops, Team BOLT, Lakeshow Pump N Run, Iowa Barnstormers