Coach K Northern California JC rankings - Week 1

Don't take this ranking system too seriously, it is virtually impossible to have seen all the necessary basketball action this past weekend in Northern California JC ball.  But for the fun of it, here is how I would put the Northern California rankings so far. (Several teams have yet to play, so they will not be included in this ranking)


1 - Fresno City (3-0)
      Have to give them the #1 nod after taking the Championship in the grueling San Francisco Tournament.  With wins over Napa (58-35), Santa Rosa (70-56) and Yuba (81-70) the Rams showed they are again ready to compete with the best in the state.

2 - Yuba (2-1)
     Toughest schedule over the weekend. Victories over last years State Champions, Mt. San Antonio & the pre-season #1 ranked CCSF are the most impressive wins for any team so far this year.  I have a hard time putting any of the other teams over them this early in the year, and don't feel right punishing them for starting off 2-1 with those quality wins already under their belt.

3 - Merritt (3-0)
     Winning the San Jose City tournament with a 115-105 over host San Jose City gives Merritt enough clout for a top 3 ranking so far.   Other victories over Monterey (94-75) and Riverside (81-63) give them more credibility this early in the season.

4 - CCSF (2-1)
     Pre-Season ranked #1 in the state and the fact that Dulani Robinson is still sporting a Rams uniform give CCSF a top 4 ranking at this point.  Had to knock them down a few spots also for losing on their home court.

5 - West Hills (3-0)
     Yes, you read that right, West Hills College out of Coalinga.  Went 3-0 over the weekend at the Cuesta Tournament with wins over Santa Barbara (75-69), West Valley (71-70) and Allan Hancock (84-76) in the Championship game.

6 - Delta (3-0)
    Winning the Ohlone Tournament with a victory over Cabrillo (69-65) gives Delta a top 6 spot.  They also posted a quality victory over host team Ohlone (67-63) to open the season, and over Solano (74-61)
 
7 - Chabot (3-0)
     Winning the Las Positas Tournament isn't going to give as much credibility as some of the other tournaments, but still some decent victories over Contra Costa (88-78), Butte (79-64) and host team Las Positas (86-78) are enough to give the Gladiators a top 7 spot at this point.

8 - San Jose City (2-1)
     A quality win against Lassen (102-77) at the San Jose City tournament gives 'speed city' enough clout for a top 8 ranking at this point.   The win against Merced doesn't do much for their eventual RPI rating, but it's a W.   Have to also knock them down a spot for losing on their home court.

9 - Lassen (2-1)
     Could be ranked higher with quality wins over Cosumnes River (97-94) and Riverside (82-65) in the San Jose City Tournament. But can not have them ranked higher than San Jose City who beat them in the 2nd round of the Tournament

10 - Cabrillo  (2-1)
     Getting 2nd in the Ohlone Tournament gives them the 10th place nod.  Not sure if the victories over Shasta and Sac City will hold much weight, but have to give them some respect for getting to the Championship of their first tournament this year

11 - Las Positas (2-1)
     Something to be said for making it to the Championship of a tournament.   Has victories over Gavilan and Siskiyous to start the season before falling to district rival Chabot in the Championship.

12 - Cosumnes River (2-1)
     Consolation Championship in the San Jose City Tournament.  Lost to Lassen (97-94) in the first round, but picked up wins over Merced (104-50) and Monterey (87-86 in OT).

13 - Santa Rosa (1-2)
    Not going to punish them too bad for losing to CCSF and Fresno.  Beat Marin (65-57) in the opening round and had to face two top tier opponents in the winners bracket of the San Francisco Tournament.  Loses to Fresno (56-70) and CCSF (68-74) put SRJC at 1-2 to start the season.

14 - Ohlone (2-1)
    Consolation in their own tournament, Ouch.  But it's early.  And they lost to eventual tournament Champion Delta in the opening round.  So Kudos for not putting themselves up against a weak opponent to start the season, but their victories consist of blowouts over Feather River (102-59) and Shasta (89-43), which could mean a lot, or not much at all.  Time will tell.

15 - Solano (2-1)
     Since many teams have left to play a game this year, Solano makes the top 15 ranking after getting 3rd place in the Ohlone Tournament.  With victories over Feather River (73-64) and Sac City in the 3rd place game (87-82) Solano breaks the top 15 spot.


This weekend, starting Friday more tournaments will be under way!

Fresno City Tournament
Friday - Sunday
    Featuring:  Fresno City, Allan Hancock, CCSF, Modesto, Feather River, Sierra, Sequoias & Santa Rosa

American River ARC Classic
Friday - Saturday
    Featuring:  American River, Yuba, Sac City & Shasta

Falcon Classic @ Solano
Saturday - Sunday
    Featuring: Reedley, Solano, Skyline & Redwoods