The 12U Rankings definitely had some moment as a few teams got knocked off. Remember these rankings are just our opinion and should be taken as such.
Basketball Spotlight 12U Top 10 Presented By AGame Team Apparel
1. King Street Kings: KSK moves to the top of the poll by defeating Team IZOD in the finals of the AGame Super Shootout. It was a tough decision because IZOD’s overall body of work might be better but losing to KSK three straight times in championship games gave the Kings the edge.
2. Team IZOD: If the “Fly Guys” could get past their nemesis KSK they would rule the region. Most recently they have a MIT and Baby Baller Bonanza title under their belt. As we hit Atlantic City KSK will once again be standing in their way of a return to the top.
3. East Coast Elite: ECE is the only other 12U squad with a banner in their collection (Baby Baller MLK Classic). Now as we move to Atlantic City they will be trying to add a little more hardware.
4. Playtime Panthers: PP lost in the final four of the Baby Baller Bonanza to eventual champion Team IZOD. I love their toughness and their strength of schedule is one of the best in the region.
5. New Renaissance: NR was idle during the Baby Baller Bonanza and is not scheduled for the AC Showcase. Our next look at this squad might be the MDC.
6. NWK: NWK was mistakenly left out of last month’s top 10 but they made teams pay for it at the Baby Baller Bonanza. They made it to the finals while knocking off high powered DC Assault in the process.
7. Riverside Hawks: I don’t believe RH has ever been this low in our rankings. During the MIT they showed there is some light at the end of the tunnel before be ousted by Team IZOD.
8. DeMarcus Cousins Blue Devils: Formerly Maryland Spartans, this squad will be returning to the AC Showcase. Like I mentioned before for some reason this team always has a good showing in America’s Playground.
9. DC Assault: In their Spotlight debut they made it to the final four of the Baby Baller Bonanza. Do not sleep on this bunch and don’t be surprised if they climb the rankings very quickly. They will also be in the crowded AC Showcase.
10. Mass Shooting Stars: Mass wanted anxiously to play against the big boys in the Orange Division and they will have their wish in Atlantic City.
