Team Battle Remains On Top!The Basketball Spotlight 11U Top 10 has returned and we had some movement in the rankings. There were also some new teams making their debut in the Top 10. The Atlantic Showcase gave us a good look into this age group. Our rankings are based on top tournament finishes, strength of schedule and our opinion on which teams are better.
1. Team Battle: Team Battle reacted like true champions after recovering from a pool loss to CT 300 and winning the Atlantic City Showcase. They now will travel to the Cincinnati Knights tourney which should be a dandy.
2. Gauchos: The Choz didn’t take the trip down to AC but we feel very comfortable having them in the #2 slot. They have their regional tourney coming up then it’s the ultimate showdown in Neptune, “The MDC”.
3. F.A.C.E.S.: The Newark boys made it to the finals of the Atlantic City Showcase after also finishing runner up at the Maryland Bulls tourney which was loaded. They have the NJ State tourney and the MDC before heading to the Maryland Invitational.
4. DC Assault: DC Assault made their Spotlight debut and made a run to the semifinals before losing to Team Battle by 1. I like their team because they have some good size and a few play makers. We will keep an eye on them.
5. Sam Cassell All Stars: Sam Cassell has made the call and said they will be making the trip to the MDC. Their guard play is top notch and they have the pieces to take home the big trophy at the end of May.
6 . CT 300: The Connecticut squad came to Atlantic City and knocked off top squads Team Battle and Team Takeover. They are very aggressive on the defensive end of the floor and never stop bringing the intensity.
7. New Heights: NH also came down to Atlantic City and won their pool after defeating Team Takeover in a tough battle. In the quarterfinals they ran into a determined Team Battle squad and took a loss.
8. Team Takeover: Team Takeover made their Spotlight debut and can add a few tough games to their resume. They have some good pieces and I can’t wait to see them as the season progresses.
9. Team Scan: TS has made the call and will be also taking the trip to Neptune. They are known to have a tough squad and I’m anxious to watch him rock.
10. KBR Raptors: The stubborn boys from the Neptune area looked better than they did at the Grand Finale. They have some good guards and go very hard on defense. They should make the NJ State tourney and MDC very interesting.
Lurking: King Street Kings, Team Underrated, Team NJ ABC
