NYBL TOP 10 TEAM POWER RANKINGS (5/15)

2021

1.      New World (10-0) – Totally dominating the competition, point differential is 100-points better than next closest team. Only one team all season has come within 10 points of the DMV squad.

2.      Team Takeover (9-1) – Nine game win streak ended last game of Session 2 – as TTO fell to WCA.  Still tied for the 2^nd best league record TTO maintains it position at #2.

3.   Team IZOD/Sports U (9-1) – Jumping up 4 spots from previous #7 positon fueled by a 5 game win streak, and some impressive wins over quality opponents.   

4.   West Coast Stars (8-2) -  3-2 session speaks to competition of league, record speaks to talent of team.  They remain in the conversation for top spot and will via for championship

5.       Bmore’s Finest (8-2) – Playing in toughest division, remains in striking distance of conference top spot going into Session 3.  1 point H2H lost to West Coast puts them one spot behind.

6.      S Elite (7-3) - A tough session from the group from up north drops them 2 spots – still they played everyone tough while going against some of the best teams in country record says it all

7.  .Oakland Soliders (7-3) – A .500 team when Harmon doesn’t suit up for the team; returned with some different faces overall talent looks good and may simply need seasoning.

8.   Team Teague (6-4) – Looked much better, but still went 3-2 this time out again; dominant at times and the talent is unquestioned. A team no one wants to play who could peak at right time

9.   Buckeye Prep (6-4) – They jump into the top 10 and where a call and a basket away from being 7-3.  Team is well coached and plays hard cold be a surprise team come play off time.

10. Mid-Ohio Pumas (6-4) – Well coached bunch who plays the game the right way – 2 games over .500 heading into session 3 with a comfortable schedule may have them moving up soon.

   2020

1.      Oakland Soldiers (10-0) – Continues to meet the challenges taking everyone’s best shot; Highlight reel basketball makes them entertaining as well as good.

2.      West Coast Stars (9-1) – Beat Terror Squad H2H while going 5-0 in session – team has hit stride & looks smooth on offense and tough on defense; will be a problem to deal with down the stretch

3.      Team Melo (9-1) – Terror Squad suffered tough defeat to WCA 1st game out the gate rebounded with some impressive wins going 4-0 the rest of the way.  Team has tools to be there at the end.

4.      Rip City (9-1) – This is a championship caliber team; they have the pieces, the talent, & the coaching. They have the size &  the skill, they have lost only 1 game & look better each time out

5.      Mid-Ohio Pumas (8-2) – Slowly but surely they continue to climb the ranking by simply beating the next opponent placed in front of them; they play the game the right may be surprise of league

6.      Worldwide Wildcats (8-2) – Continue to be a force to be reckoned w/ they jump 4 spots after going 5-0 record in the Session 2, they look dominant at time meat of schedule is behind them

7.      San Diego Select (7-3) – Dropped 2 games to high quality teams & still lead the league in point differential.  They are in every game they play and score the ball as well as anyone in the country

8.      God First (7-3) – A few possessions away from being 9-1, have everything it takes to make a championship run, a tough team in a tough 2020 group will be a tough out for anyone they face

9.      Team IZOD/Sports U (7-3) – Lost to #1 & #2 teams in the ranking played both tough, emotional team that lays it on the line each time out, no one wants to see this group down the stretch

10.  Ohio Basketball Club (7-3) – OBC cracks the top 10 and boast some nice size and length that is getting the job done one the court; have proved they belong & will be there in the end

     2019

1.      Team Florida (9-1) – The addition of Marquise Walker is a game changer, combined with top teams missing this session TF is positioned to acquire a top seed & make a championship run

2.      New World (9-1) – Let one slip away early in Session 2 or we’d be looking at a 10-0 squad; have the requisite pieces to compete with anyone & play with a chip on their shoulders

3.      Philly Triple Threat (9-1) – A very seasoned & talented group – they have been together for some time w/ this ranking they will not surprise anyone the remainder of the season

4.      Team Charlotte (9-1) – A very tough team who believes in playing defense, they have a super star who can carry the team for stretches plus the size and make up you look for in a contender

5.      Butler Elite (9-1) – One of the best shooting teams in the league, they move the ball well & execute to get what they want w/ a 6’9 lane clogger & finisher in middle they’re in conversation

6.      Bmore’s Finest (8-2) – James Bishop leads a talented bunch whose primary focus is on winning by any means necessary; very selfless team who plays for each other fun to watch not to play

7.      Team Rio National (5-5) – Missed session per rules received 5 loses – still a top 10 team without question

8.      DC Premier (5-5) - Missed session per rules received 5 loses – still a top 10 team without question

9.      Garner Road (9-1) – Shoots the ball well from the perimeter, gets the most out of its players maximizing talent – they play with passion & effort it shows in their record

10.  West Coast Stars (8-2) – They get up & down turning the game into a track meet; they are style and substance and when knocking down the outside shot they are very tough to beat