The 17U Rankings are here! Ranking these teams was tough because of the increasing amount of quality clubs. Without further ado, here are the explanations behind the 17u rankings for the first live period of July.
The 17U Rankings are presented by the Indi World Championships August 3-5 in San Diego, CA.
1. We R 1 (Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
Previous Rank: 10
Affiliation: Under Armour
What they did last week: Won Under Armour Association over Team Charlotte
We R 1 Key Players:
2. Oakland Soldiers (California)
Previous Rank: Not ranked
Affiliation: Nike
What they did last week: Won the Peach Jam Invitational
Oakland Soldiers Key Players:
3. YIIS Future TX (Texas)
Previous Rank: Honorable Mention
Affiliation: Adidas
What they did last week: Won the adidas invitational
YIIS Future TX Key Players:
4. Team Charlotte (North Carolina)
Previous Rank: Honorable Mention
Affiliation: Under Armour
What they did last week: Lost in finals of Under Armour Association
Team Charlotte Key Players:
5. Team Takeover (Washington, DC)
Previous Rank: Honorable Mention
Affiliation: Nike
What they did last week: Lost in finals of Peach Jam to Oakland Soldiers
Team Takeover Key Players:
6. Team Loaded NC (North Carolina)
Previous Rank: Not Ranked
Affiliation: Adidas
What they did last week: Lost in finals of Adidas Tournament to YIIS Future TX
Team Loaded NC Key Players:
7. Team Thad (Tennessee)
Previous Rank: 11
Affiliation: Under Armour
What they did last week: Lost in finals of Adidas Tournament to YIIS Future TX
Team Thad Key Players:
8. New England Playaz (Massachusetts)
Previous Rank: 13
Affiliation: Nike
What they did last week: Lost in final four to YIIS Future TX but won third place game
NE Playaz Key Players:
9. Bradley Beal Elite (Missouri)
Previous Rank: 16
Affiliation: Nike
What they did last week: Lost in final four to Team Takeover at Peach Jam Invitational, 4-1 in pool
Bradley Beal Elite Key Players:
10. Florida Vipers (Florida)
Previous Rank: 17
Affiliation: Under Armour
What they did last week: Lost in final four to We R 1 at Under Armour Association- lost 3rd place game to Team Thad
Florida Vipers Key Players:
11. Boo Williams (Virginia)
Previous Rank: 19
Affiliation: Nike
What they did last week: Lost in final four to Oakland Soliders at Peach Jam, 4-1 in pool
Boo Williams Key Players:
12. Iowa Barnstormers (Iowa)
Previous Rank: Not Ranked
Affiliation: Adidas
What they did last week: Lost in finals to Team Loaded NC at Adidas Invitationl- lost in 3rd place game
Iowa Barnstormers Key Players:
13. Earl Watson Elite (California)
Previous Rank: 3
Affiliation: Under Armour
What they did last week: Lost in Elite 8 to Team Charlotte at Adidas Invitational, went 3-1 on the weekend
Earl Watson Elite Key Players:
14. E1T1 (Florida)
Previous Rank: 7
Affiliation: Nike
What they did last week: Lost in Elite 8 to Oakland Soldiers at Peach Jam, went 5-0 in pool
E1T1 Key Players:
15. Howard Pulley (Minnesota)
Previous Rank: 9
Affiliation: Nike
What they did last week: Lost in Elite 8 to Bradley Beal Elite at Peach Jam, went 3-2 during pool play
Howard Pulley Key Players:
16. Compton Magic (California)
Previous Rank: 2
Affiliation: Adidas
What they did last week: Lost in second round of bracket play at Adidas Invitational, went 3-1 on the weekend
Compton Magic Key Players:
17. Mass Rivals (Massachusetts)
Previous Rank: 8
Affiliation: Adidas
What they did last week: Lost in second round of Adidas Invitational, went 3-2 on the weekend
18. Team Breakdown (Florida)
Previous Rank: 1
Affiliation: Under Armour
What they did last week: Lost in first round of Under Armour Association bracket, went 1-3 on the weekend
Team Breakdown Key Players:
19. Game Elite 2019 (Georgia)
Previous Rank: 6
Affiliation: Adidas
What they did last week: Lost in second round to Dreamvision in Adidas Invitational, went 2-2 on the weekend
Game Elite 2019 Key Players:
20. Da House (Mississippi)
Previous Rank: Not Ranked
Affiliation: Independent
What they did last week: Won Powerade Championship
Da House Key Players:
21. Mokan Elite (Missouri)
Previous Rank: 12
Affiliation: Nike
What they did last week: Went 2-3 at Peach Jam
Mokan Elite Key Players:
22. Sports University (New Jersey)
Previous Rank: 5
Affiliation: Under Armour
What they did last week: Lost in first round of Under Armour Association to Team Charlotte, went 0-3 on the weekend
Sports University Key Players:
23. Albany City Rocks (New York)
Previous Rank: Not Ranked
Affiliation: Nike
What they did last week: Lost in Elite 8 at Peach Jam to Team Takeover
Albany City Rocks Key Players:
24. Team Loaded VA (Virginia)
Previous Rank: 4
Affiliation: Adidas
What they did last week: Lost in first round at Adidas Invitational, went 2-2 on the weekend
Team Loaded VA Key Players:
25. Louisville Magic (Kentucky)
Previous Rank: 25
Affiliation: Adidas
What they did last week: Lost in second round to Team Loaded NC at Adidas Invitational
Louisville Magic Key Players:
