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NRF Power Ranking, 4.14

POWER RANKING - Apr 14, 2009 / 05:48 p.m. - BY ANDREWKATZ
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Same old story at the top spot. But the question is: Who is No. 2?

10. Hyperflight - They won't be the Detroit Lions of the NRF, mark my words. After Dunk's recent trade, they might be susceptible to the stellar play of Derrin Woodhouse.

9. Delta Force - DF played Foamposite so tough two weeks ago, it could have gone either way. But they weren't able to close it out down the stretch. However, Kelvin Coffey's accurate outside shooting as of late has got to be an encouraging sign.

8. Dunk - After looking nearly invincible during some of those early-season weeks, Team Dunk has fallen off slightly. What do they need to get back on track? With everyone keying in on Will Blunt and Bobbito Garcia so intently, watch out for Bang Takenouchi to step up big time.

7. Terminator - Unfortunately Term is stuck in the seven spot despite playing a great game two weeks ago. Al Reyes put in his best game of the season, Treasure Kyn Neal was awesome, and the rest of the Term crew stepped up too. Now they have confidence. Can Term break the top five this year?

6. Foamposite - Keith Howard is becoming must-see TV. After absolutely destroying Delta Force with the full monty of mid-range jumpers, hard drives to the rack and all the intangibles, this guy is a lot of fun to watch. Can he improve on a 28-point, 8-rebound week against DF two weeks ago against AF1 this week?

5. Shox - Jason Burke proved a point during the All-Star game, going haywire for 27 points, 11 boards and 4 blocks. When NRF's version of Chris Bosh is locked in, making shots from all over the court, Shox goes from being a solid squad to being nearly unbeatable. Can he keep up this pace?

4. Air Force 1 - AF1 needs to get back to their run-and-gun style of play. Instead of setting up the half court and working hard to pick apart the zone on every possession, this team becomes extra lethal when they get out and get easy baskets. There's nobody in the league who is better with the ball in his hands on the break than Mr. Rivera.

3. Huarache - Beware of the hottest team in NRF. Despite a 4-6 record, nobody wants to deal with this team when they're playing with confidence as we've seen during their last two outings, wins over Shox and Air Force 1. That win over AF1 might go down as the best single performance of the year - Huarache shot 24-27 from two-point range as a team!

2. Generation - The highest spot Generation has seen all season is a direct result of Rafael DaSilva. If he brings it yet again this week against Huarache, does he solidify himself as an elite PG with PR and Mike Won?

1. Uptempo - Does anyone believe that Uptempo isn't going to be at the Garden? At 10-1, I would say that they're as close to a lock as you get right now.

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  • Uptemo
    April 15, 2009
    Uptempo will lose in the playoffs they havent even played the two best teams in the league e.i Generation or Shox which wil give them major problems just like when they faced Team AF1. We will just have to see.
  • Uptempo
    April 15, 2009
    Remaining Schedule - Shox, AF1, Gen, Gen, Shox. We look forward to seeing all of you in the stands!
  • Will Eberhart
    April 15, 2009
    Uptempo that is one hell of a schedule to finish up with.... but more surprising is how a 4-6 team cracks the top 5??? Whitey!!! What's going on? I'm starting to wonder who's team you're on. I hope you aren't afraid of 'Anonymous'!?!?!?!?
  • Scott Robert Williams
    April 15, 2009
    Ready and waiting...
  • Whitey
    April 15, 2009
    Will! I'm sorry man, I just had to give it to them this week for two reasons. (1) They beat us in that super tight game two weeks ago, and (2) CGF is really anonymous and he threatens me with bodily harm whenever he sees that I'm writing the Power Ranking!
  • David Dowling Jacoby
    April 15, 2009
    I just wanted to add my middle name to the mix as well...
  • AP
    April 16, 2009
    8-2... we're sitting pretty just like the Celtics right now...
  • Rafael DaSilva
    April 17, 2009
    Uptempo Plays Us Twice In A Row?!?!?! Thats Just Amazing. Good Luck With That One Uptempo. AP Sitting Like The Celtics Right Now Is Not A Good Thing, They Just Lost Their Best Player.
  • Will Eberhart
    April 17, 2009
    Okay Whitey I'll accept that but still! Let's go by total output as opposed to most recent because by that standard Hyperflight is now the #1 team in the league having started their winning streak after getting their first W.... As for CGF just threaten to scratch his face. He'll leave you alone for good!!!

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