Grassroots Team Rankings: 16U Top 20 (Final Edition)
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Ohio’s 16U talent was incredibly spread out this year, despite having three shoe circuit teams in the state. Although we’d kept the movement at a minimal throughout the month, Hidden Gems Black and SMAC Primetime forced our hand this weekend. With giant head-to-head wins and an overall résumé to back it, both moved into the top five for the first time all season.
# | 16U Team | Notes | Previous |
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1 | C2K Elite | C2K was eliminated in the Elite 8 of the UAA Finals. They dominated Grand Rapids this season with first place finishes at Brawl for the Ball and the Storm Classic. | 1 |
2 | All Ohio Red | Red was 4-1 in Orlando to end the season. Season highlight was a first place finish at the Nike Summer Championship. | 2 |
3 | Hidden Gems Black | Hidden Gems earned a major move up the charts with a GRBA first place finish. They beat Nova (Alleyne) and Mid Ohio Pumas Black (Staib) this weekend. | 7 |
4 | SMAC Primetime | Playing against 17U competition in Louisville, SMAC was runner-up of a top bracket. They beat OBC by 19 points. | 10 |
5 | Ohio Basketball Club | OBC also played against 17U teams this weekend, going 5-1 and winning a second bracket. Their season winning percentage was 55 percent. | 3 |
6 | Nova (Alleyne) | Nova finishes as runner-up at the GRBA and notched an 11-point victory over Mid Ohio Pumas Black (Staib). | 6 |
7 | Mid Ohio Pumas Black (Staib) | After a one-loss spring, the Pumas went 13-5 in July and lost some ground in the rankings with head-to-head losses in Fort Wayne. Overall, they were 3-3 while competing in a super pool last weekend. | 4 |
8 | Ohio Rebels | The Rebels were 3-1 in Orlando to finish the season. | 5 |
9 | All Ohio Gold | Gold didn't play last weekend. | 8 |
10 | All Ohio Cleveland | All Ohio Cleveland finished the season with a 4-1 record in the 16U Diamond division of the Fab 48 in Vegas. The highlight of their season was a Nike Cup championship, but they also won the Dru Joyce Classic (Akron) and TNBA Memorial Classic. | 11 |
11 | Mid Ohio Pumas Elite | The Pumas finished on a high-note with their revamped roster, going 5-1 and winning first place at the Louisville JamFest. In general, a very nice July for the program's most talented collection of prospects. | 12 |
12 | Ohio Bulldogs | Without star point guard CJ Anthony, the Bulldogs were 3-2 in Louisville last weekend. | 9 |
13 | Hard Work - White | Hard Work went 2-2 in the 16U Diamond division of the Fab 48 in Vegas. | 13 |
14 | Wooster Warriors | Wooster Warriors didn't play last weekend. | 14 |
15 | Apex | Apex moves up after a 4-1 weekend in Orlando. They went 11-5 in July while also playing in the All In HoopFest and adidas Invitational. | 17 |
16 | TNBA Ohio | TNBA didn't play last weekend. | 15 |
17 | Mid Ohio Pumas White (Beard) | The Pumas didn't play last weekend. | 16 |
18 | Miller Factory | Miller Factory maintained the no. 18 spot with a 3-1 weekend in Louisville. | 18 |
19 | Mid Ohio Pumas Silver (Justice) | The Pumas didn't play last weekend. | 19 |
20 | Mid Ohio Pumas Blue (Jayaraman) | The Pumas didn't play last weekend. | 20 |