Week 8 Power Rankings

Week 8 Power Rankings

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13. Hecht (-3)
2-5
Let me just say this is the hardest rankings I've ever had to do. All of the teams towards the bottom played incredible and this isn't the exception. They played a heck of a game and don't deserve to drop three spots. The only reason they do is because the teams just above them played probably their best they have all season. Jake Scharn is starting to prove himself in a big way dominating on both sides of the ball, while the defense looks menacing. Their press proved to be a difference maker and if they get a few more shots to fall they will be lethal. This is easily the best 13 ranked team I've ever had to rank. Don't take it as the bottom, take it as a guarantee to go up next week.

12. McNamara (+1)
1-5
This team easily played the best game they have so far. This is another team that played great, but didn't get a chance to move up. They played a really good right down to the wire and despite the 5 loss, it was a closer then it seems. They played really solid on the defensive end, and rebounded really well. Their only outlying issue is on the offensive end. They haven't scored over 45 points the entire season. I see hope for them for the first time in a while, and if they can play at the same level they did this week, they will head back to their winning ways. The loss stung because they played really solid, but for now they sit next to the back.

11. Meyers (+1)
0-6
This is another example of team playing their best game all season, should be ranked higher, but won't be because so many other teams played their best too. I gave team 11 the edge due to more consistency throughout their game, but that being said I've never seen a team come out with more fire than they did in the last three minutes. They did exactly what you wanted them to do, hit shots and when they missed, got to the line. It was a sight to see, and if they were able to play like that for the whole game, they'd be the best team in the league straight up. I see a lot of potential for a rise for this team and I think next week they have a chance to give Bernard a run for their money.

10. Gingras (+3)
0-6
And.... this is team number FOUR who played fantastic, but just wasn't able to grind out a win. They really outplayed their opponent until 10 minutes left, and battled back really well. This team showed heart despite not having a star player for possibly the season. They played their best team basketball they have all season, and now they're trending in the right direction. They played a really hot team really tough and now have a very real chance of picking up their first win next week against team McNamara. They have been playing a lot better than their record is showing, and I think this game will mark a turnaround for them despite the loss.

9. Majkut (-5)
4-3
I'm not ranking them this low due to their game last week. Despite being the 1/12 teams that didn't play good last week, it not solely because of the game. I understand they only had 4.5 players, and they played the best team in the league. They are down here for two reasons. 1. Lack of dedication. Two of their key players, seem uncommitted, and I wouldn't be surprised not to see two big time players for this team not show up for the rest of the season. 2. Locker room problems, There have been reports that a few key players are starting to feel uncertain about the teams future, and there is a divide within the locker room. The last time I dropped them, they blew out the number 2 team, now... let's see.

8. Zolomon (+1)
3-3 
It's kind of nice not playing and moving up one spot. I don't what to make of this team, and the bye came at the perfect time for them as maybe they can get their season back on track after they began to spiral. Next week they have a matchup against Team Hecht which will make or break their season. This is a big wait and see game.

7. O'Wiley (-1)
3-3
I know I said only one team played bad, but they really didn't have their best game either. They allowed a team they were beating to absolutely take control, and they seemed lost against the press. I will give them credit where credit is due though, despite a furious team Hecht run, they were able to battle back and come away with a win. This team is just hot and cold and are capable of playing top teams really tough, but also sometimes they are cold and can blown out by anyone. Depending on which O'Wiley team shows up they can be dangerous, and if they play their best they will climb, but if they play like this... well....

6. Southwick (+1)
4-3
After starting 0-3 this team has stormed back to a winning record, and have been playing solid. They played a solid 30 minutes and just kind of collapsed in the last two minutes of their last one. They are proving each and every week that they should move up. Last week wasn't the best of their winning streak, however they still did exactly what they had to do. If they can without Elias going crazy that is a really good sign. Their second half of the season will rely primarily on shooting, which they live and die with. Overall I think they can rise up, but they need to play a little more consistently before they crack the top 5.

5. Bernard/Hastings (-)
5-2
So funny story with this team. Initially I planned on ranking them lower, because they played a weak first half, but strong second. They didn't play great, and dropping to play at a winless teams level wasn't ideal. Then after some urging from some members from the roster they wanted to go up. This seemed fair since they are winners of 4 straight. So I decided since there are pros and cons to this team I just kept them stationary. Next week they play a winless Meyers team, so if they play down to their level, I'm not moving them up even if they do win. However if they win convincing they will skyrocket up these rankings.

4. Strauss (-1)
4-3
I have a soft spot for this team, and I'm not really sure why. Yes they lost and their record isn't anything flashy, but I think it's because they are the only team in the league to play 7 strong games at a high level. They battled team TeDuits/Estes and it took a crazy effort to take them down. They battled through their whole game, and even though they weren't able to win, they still proved they can play. They play a great brand of team basketball and they keep themselves in every game they play. 4-3 doesn't at all describe their success this year, they're playing like a 6-1 team, so this loss is really just a number.

3. Booth (-1)
6-1
Time for a little good news bad news. The good news is, they got a win and maintain in control of a top two spot in this league. The bad news, they played one of their uglier games of the season. Where was the offense? 35 points? Not overwhelming. Also this team is built behind rebounding, and yes they still rebounded solid, but it wasn't abundant like it usually is. They only dropped a single spot, and I think this is more of fluke than a tell of their season, however if they continue to play like this they won't keep a threshold on this second place for too much longer.

2. TeDuits/Estes (+6)
3-3
Woah... This is a little surprising. This is the biggest mover of the week, stunningly, they jumped higher than Majkut dropped. Well y'all earned it. They played the best basketball they've played all year, and showed they are the real deal. They kept things tight with a really tough team, and held off all of their fire power. They looked elite on both sides of the ball, and looked like they were out their trying to prove something. This is the first time, we got to see them fully utilize their whole roster to the fullest, and they delivered. Was it a fluke? It's possible, but coaches Teduits and Estes know how to get a team hot as they proved last year, and we could see a big run from them coming up real soon.
 
1. Manzi
6-0
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