Team Final Keeps Top SpotThe Basketball Spotlight 12U Top 10 is here once again. There was a little movement and a few new squads making the list. Our rankings are based on top tournament finishes, strength of schedule and our opinion on which teams are better.
1. Team Final- Another tournament and another crown for this Mid Atlantic juggernaut. They mercy ruled just about opponent and seems to be primed to make a big run at the Nationals. They will first take care of business at the regionals before coming to the MDC.
2. The City- This NY squad took care of business in the pool in Atlantic City before losing to Team Final in the semis. They are getting better and better each time out. They will be playing in the NY regionals before also coming to the MDC.
3. F.A.C.E.S.- They came down to Atlantic City on a mission and ended up the finals vs. Team Final. Their moment of truth arrived when they faced Team Takeover in the semifinals. The battled tested Newark squad played strong and took home the victory.
4. Gauchos- The Choz won the Show Me Invitational and finished 2nd at the Playaz Spring Fling. Coach Science has revamped his squad a little since the Grand Finale and seems to be headed in the right direction. We will see at the MDC.
5. Team Takeover- The Maryland boys made their Spotlight debut and looked like they were headed to the finals before running into a tough F.A.C.E.S. squad. I don’t know what their Memorial Day plans are but we have extended an invite
6. Long Island Lightning- The Lightning were back in action at the Spring Fling and overcame a first half deficit to defeat the Gauchos for the crown. I heard they have some new faces that are ready to get busy. We will get a first- hand look at them in Neptune.
7. King Street Kings- I haven’t seen much of this talented group this year. They are currently in the 13U Div. 2 State tournament. Expect a jump in the polls if they make a deep run in the 12U state tourney.
8. Linden Ballers- The Ballers showed tremendous fight at the Show Me Invitational and the Atlantic City Showcase. They have a couple of new wing players that have given them some offensive punch. They have signed up to chase the big trophy at the MDC.
9. Team MVP- The Capital City boys played in tough pool in Atlantic City and displayed some talent. They are currently in the 13U D2 NJ State tournament. They also received an invite to the MDC.
10. Albany Dream Team- The Dream Team made their Spotlight debut and banged out in a tough pool. We have extended a MDC invite to them hopefully they will meet us in Neptune.
Lurking: Mid Jersey Heat, Team NJ ABC, NJ Shore Shots, Team Underrated
