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D1 Power 10 EYBL Rankings (through session 3)

By D1 Circuit Staff, 05/25/16, 12:00PM EDT

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No. 1: Howard Pulley | Minneapolis, MN


Howard Pulley kept their undefeated season alive in Hampton, and how they did it was truly exceptional. Playing the majority of the session with only six healthy players, the Panthers received First Team All-Hampton performances from their backcourt stars Gary Trent Jr. and Brad Davison, who also took home Breakout Performer of Hampton. Starting point guard Tre Jones broke his thumb in Virginia, so the Panthers will be relying on junior Jeremiah Coddon to elevate his game to the next level.

No. 2: PSA Cardinals | New York, NY


Much like Pulley, the Cardinals were heavily depleted in Hampton. Head coach Munch Williams was without junior big man Mo Bamba for the entire session, and Deng Gak and Cole Anthony also missed substantial playing time in Virginia. Luckily for PSA, Quade Green remained dominant while showcasing his versatility, earning Defensive Player of Hampton after averaging four steals per game. Big man Hasahn French took his game to another level during the 4-0 session, seen by his Third Team All-Hampton honors. This squad can be accurately defined as 'scary' good, and they will be one of the favorites in North Augusta.

No. 3: MOKAN Elite | Wichita, KS


MOKAN Elite kept rolling in Hampton, moving to 10-1 with a perfect session. Trae Young made a statement in the four wins, earning Most Valuable Player honors while cementing his place as one of the best prospects in the 2017 class. Michael Porter Jr. (19.3 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 1.8 APG) was just as good, and MOKAN's rotation proved to be just fine without his services, winning by 40 in the game he missed in Hampton. You're looking at a sure-fire Peach Jam title contender.

No. 4: Team Penny | Memphis, TN


PJ Washington continued his stellar 2016 campaign, and he was joined in Hampton by a new weapon in the Team Penny arsenal. John Petty Jr. made his way over from We All Can Go after session two, and his presence was an immediate lift for Hardaway's crew. Combine Petty with Jarkel Joiner, Kahlil Garland, Parker Stewart and Alex Lomax, and Penny has a backcourt that can compete with anyone. Isaiah Stokes is emerging, and if he improves on his current play, Team Penny will make another deep run in North Augusta.

No. 5: Team CP3 | Winston-Salem, NC


Team CP3 took home Best Team of Hampton, riding a deep, talented rotation led by superstar & 2015 Peach Jam MVP Wendell Carter. The 6-foot-10 combination forward averaged 16.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG & 1.3 APG during session three, performing alongside teammates that are getting better with each game. They're red-hot, have a balanced lineup and shoot over 50% from the floor. Just like last year, CP3 has all of the pieces to take home a Peach Jam crown. Carter's Peach Jam experience should help immensely as they enter July.

No. 6: Team Final | Philadelphia, PA


If Team Final never played a game before 9:30 am again, it would be too soon. Head coach Aaron Burt and company got trounced by Marvin Bagley & Phoenix Phamily in the Hampton morning opener, but recovered to win their final three games of the sessions. Lonnie Walker, Cameron Reddish & Daron Russell form one of the most intimidating backcourts on the circuit, and the emergence of Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree & Justyn Mutts has solidified their already deep rotation. Expect Team Final to put up another strong session and contend for their Divisional crown.

No. 7: E1T1 United | Orlando, FL


If E1T1 had their entire crew for session two, their session three performances have us believing Steve Reece's crew would have been ranked last session. Put quite simply, this crew is extremely talented - and extremely large. Kevin Knox (22.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG) has emerged into a superstar, evidenced by his Second Team All-Hampton honors. Recently re-classified junior Bruno Fernando and sophomores Silvio de Sousa & Emmitt Williams lead a rotation that features seven players over 6-foot-7. With sophomore Nick Honor excelling in the backcourt, E1T1 looks in good shape to make another run at Peach Jam gold.

No. 8: The City Rocks | Albany, NY


Two words: Anthony Gaines. The New Hampton (NH) product continued his exceptional 2016 campaign by putting up 20.5 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 3.0 APG in four Hampton wins. A versatile guard/forward, Gaines been terrific in all aspects of the game for the City Rocks, and his teammates have responded to his elevated play. Veteran sharpshooter Andrew Platek has been consistent through three sessions, and has really evolved on the defensive end. Hameir Wright & Nahziah Carter have stepped up in the frontcourt, and both need to continue their consistent production while staying out of foul trouble. Top to bottom, this squad has all the pieces to make a deep run in North Augusta.

No. 9: Spiece Indy Heat | Indianapolis, IN


There is a lot to like about the Indy Heat. Combo forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has shattered expectations, turning himself into one of the top prospects in the country. The Heat trot out a gigantic rotation, featuring five players over 6-foot-8 - including paint force Xavier Tillman. The addition of freshman point guard Tyger Campbell has already done wonders for a thin Heat rotation, and he should only show more comfortability running the show as the season wears on. They're somewhat under the radar, but one thing is certain - you do not want the Heat in your Peach Jam pool.

No. 10: California Supreme | Los Angeles, CA


Cal Supreme narrowly edged the STL Eagles for the 10th spot, falling from No. 5 due to a pair of losses in Hampton. They were topped in overtime by No. 1 Howard Pulley, a crazy game that could have gone either way. They also fell to Houston Hoops, but were without the services of star DeAndre Ayton for the majority of the contest. Ayton and Brandon McCoy form a potent frontcourt, and the surrounding pieces have all had their moments of greatness in 2016. This group will only get better as we move into the summer, and the twin towers will be a spectacle to watch in early July.

No. 1: Howard Pulley Panthers | Minneapolis, MN

No. 10: California Supreme | Los Angeles, CA

No. 9: Spiece Indy Heat | Indianapolis, IN

No. 8: Albany City Rocks | Albany, NY