17u Team Rankings Adjusted Slightly
The final May weekend witnessed several wonderful 17u performances. Chip Smith’s Tennessee Tigers 17u team won the Atlanta MDC (pictured above). Tony Thompson’s Tennessee Edge captured the St. Louis Showdown title.
Scan the changes in the 17u rankings in the first update since the April 29th season’s ranking debut.
Team Thad 17u (#1) demolished teams in the Memphis in May. The program did not play this weekend, but when they all join together this team is virtually unstoppable in the state’s borders.
BMaze Elite 17u (#2) won their event in Gatlinburg and BigShots named Joe Anderson MVP.
Hoop City Elite (#3) added Johnathan DeJurnett. Faizon Fields is helping down deep. The team lacks a superstar, but loaded up on #10 – #20 prospects in the state. They are more skilled than Bluff City, which is quite a difference from last season.
Bluff City Legends 17u (#4) finished 2-11 in three EYBL sessions. It was an utter disaster for a once proud program.
EAB Tennessee (#5) performed much better after leaving the gauntlet for a MDC weekend in Atlanta. EAB dominated Atlanta events in 2018 and then-17u player Keon Johnson is getting more help now. The team climbed a single spot as Bluff City GOLD struggled against #1 Team Thad during Memphis in May. Honestly, these two teams are interchangeable entering June.
Bluff City Gold (#6) was crushed by Team Thad 65-38 at Memphis in May. They still have better athletes top to bottom than most teams in the state.
WHBH Gold (#7) is the big climber this week. Two key player additions make JaCobi Wood’s team better, much better. Daniel Loos has help on the low blocks and the difference is jarring.
Chip Smith’s Tennessee Tigers (#8) continue to play great basketball. They could be better than #8, but the shoe deal teams play tougher competition making it a difficult comparison.
Kevin Feltner’s Tennessee Bobcats (#9) are stocked with talent from several different classes. The size helps them compete against more swift teams. Tariq Daughton is a big help scoring.
Sevier County Select (#11) lost several games in May. They fall one spot from #10 to #11. Memphis Showtime (#10) edged Hoop City Silver earlier this month, but Hoop City’s top team crushed Showtime, 87-50. They climb slightly to (#10).
The Memphis Showtime team hopped over Sevier Select and Upward Stars South (#12).
Gatorade Association favorite Chattanooga Elite keeps #13 ahead of Mid-State Elite (#14) and new entrant Tennessee Edge (#15).
Debuting in the top 15 is the Tennessee Edge. Coach Tony Thompson has his men playing strong basketball. Devin Kline and Kamarie Coffey are strong players to watch in 2020.
Coach Tony @prephoopstn momma there goes those boys..congrats TN EDGE 17u Champions, Gold Bracket, 2nd session Prephoops Circuit, The Showdown St. Louis..Led by sharp shooter, Devine kline (SG/2020) Stewarts Creek & Def stopper Lamarius Jackson, (SF/2019) Oakland HS..Available pic.twitter.com/XN9r5tVsnU
— Coach Tony (Prephoops Circuit/TN) (@chilllman7) May 27, 2019
RANK | TEAM NAME | TOUR | NOTES | PREVIOUS | |
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1 | Team Thad | UnderArmour | Took the weekend off. Murrell sparkled at UA Camp. | 1 | |
2 | BMaze | UnderArmour | Won their event last weekend. | 2 | |
3 | Hoop City Elite | adidas Gold | Finished Final 4 in Chicago event, losing to Indiana Elite. | 4 | |
4 | Bluff City Legends | EYBL | Two EYBL wins. All season. | 3 | |
5 | EAB | adidas Gold | Mowed through Adidas Atlanta MDC. | 6 | |
6 | Bluff City GOLD | 5 | |||
7 | WHBH Gold | Added two 6'7"+ players. It makes an enormous difference. | 9 | ||
8 | Tennessee Tigers | Title Team at MDC in Atlanta. | 7 | ||
9 | Tennessee Bobcats | - | Ilic is a special young prospect. | 8 | |
10 | Memphis Showtime | Defeated Sevier Select recently. | 12 | ||
11 | Sevier County Select | Wesley Maples gets help from Cam Burden and track star Mcelhaney. | 10 | ||
12 | Upward Stars-Premiere South | 11 | |||
13 | Chattanooga Elite Navy | Gatorade | Impressed Gatorade Assocation execs. | 13 | |
14 | Mid State Elite | With a core of Clarksville talent. | 14 | ||
15 | Tennessee Edge | - | Captured St. Louis Showdown crown. | -- |
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