📊 Season 69 Power Rankings after 15 games (thanks to Chat GPT)
🏆 Tier 1: Elite Contenders
1. Hemet Hooligans (13–2, +323 PD)
The most dominant all-around team. They control the glass, shoot efficiently (.481 FG), and play stifling defense. With Tešić and Alderman inside, they’re a nightmare matchup.
2. Telecasters (13–2, +299 PD)
The league’s most efficient offense (104.8 PPG) and second-best defense. Hellerud and Gassol anchor a disciplined roster. They match Hemet blow for blow and may be the truest title favorite.
3. Lucky Leprechaun (12–3, +188 PD)
With Castrón and Kerremans leading the way, Lucky combines perimeter firepower with free-throw efficiency (.865). They can outscore anyone, though they’re slightly less balanced than the top two.
4. La Crosse Slammers (11–4, +276 PD)
The league’s best rebounding team (54.4 RPG). They lack a true star scorer but wear opponents down with second-chance points and physicality. A tough playoff out.
⭐ Tier 2: Strong Playoff Teams
5. Bay Harbor Butchers (11–4, +99 PD)
A well-rounded squad led by Wiktorski and Norwood. They grind out wins but may not have the top-end talent to survive deep playoff series against elite squads.
6. Persevering Pride (8–7, –28 PD)
Carlos Dempsey (24.6 PPG) keeps them competitive, but the roster is thin. They’re dangerous if Dempsey catches fire, but inconsistency limits their ceiling.
7. Chiefers (8–7, –79 PD)
Efficient guards (Queen, Kefalontis) and good passing (20.6 AST) give them offensive punch. Their negative differential raises questions about playoff staying power.
⚡ Tier 3: Fringe Playoff / Upset Threats
8. Ballers (10–5, +137 PD)
A high-variance squad powered by Jansson and Rocha. Strong offensive surges make them dangerous, but lapses on defense keep them below the top tier.
9. Clarkston Wolves (7–8, +40 PD)
Better than their record shows, with Korey Story and Joe Towns forming a lethal backcourt duo. Defense is shaky, but they can spring an upset on the right night.
10. Bluemoon Griffins (5–10, –81 PD)
Cary Vail provides leadership, and their rebounding (51.1 RPG) is solid. But atrocious shooting (.358 FG) undermines their competitiveness.
🚨 Tier 4: Struggling Teams
11. Sauk Centre Gofers (5–10, –131 PD)
Burak Güleç (26.2 PPG) is one of the league’s most dangerous scorers. Unfortunately, the supporting cast can’t defend or rebound well enough to make them competitive consistently.
12. Fenway Flyers (4–11, –124 PD)
Wilson and Gobbett still bring skill, but the roster has fallen off. They pass well (21.3 AST) but don’t defend or score efficiently.
13. Sofuegg (5–10, –168 PD)
Fadil Hegazy is a rebounding machine (13.8 RPG), but the offense is broken (.389 FG, .290 3PT). They struggle to keep up against almost anyone.
14. Taichung City BC (4–11, –287 PD)
Weakest defense in the league (105.1 PA) paired with a bottom-tier offense. They fight hard but lack talent and depth.
15. A.C. Gamblers (2–13, –164 PD)
No true identity this season. Near the bottom in both scoring and defense. They’re headed for relegation.
16. The Orchestra (2–13, –300 PD)
Piero Manzoni (32.0 PPG) is brilliant, but he’s surrounded by one of the weakest supporting casts in the league. They’re last in both offensive and defensive rating.