Aeros, Vermont battle for top spot
January 21, 2007 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Indianapolis, IN. The American Basketball Association (ABA) today released its Power Rankings thru Saturday, January 20th - and the powerful Arkansas Aeros continue to hold their position against the strong Vermont Frost Heaves. According to Brad Hester, ABA VP of Team Operations, "It is getting more difficult every week and the strength of the league leaders is beginning to show. Miami and Quad City jumped to #3 & #4 and after a slow start we're seeing movement from Beijing and Maryland. And we have four teams outside the top 24 that could jump in with one win. This is competitive." The Power Rankings:
1. Arkansas Aeros
2. Vermont Frost Heaves
3. Miami Tropics
4. Quad City Riverhawks
5. Texas Tycoons
6. Jacksonville Jam
7. Rochester RazorSharks
8. San Diego Wildcats
9. Bellingham Slam
10. Minnesota Ripknees
11. Hollywood Fame
12. Detroit Panthers
13. Quebec Kebekwa
14. Gallup Outlaws
15. Strong Island Sound
16. Beijing Aoshen
17. Arkansas RiverCatz
18. Wilmington Sea Dawgs
19. Maryland Nighthawks
20. Sacramento Heatwave
21. Tennessee Mud Frogs
22. Sauk Valley Rollers
23. Peoria Kings
24. Buffalo Silverbacks
"And watch out for Monterrey, Maywood, Mississippi and Cape Cod," added Hester. "They making a move. For more information, visit www.abalive.com.
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American Basketball Association Stories from January 21, 2007
- No. 1-rated Arkansas Aeros rally past No. 10 Minnesota - Arkansas Aeros
- Nighthawks' rally falls just short against Buffalo - Maryland NightHawks
- Mud Frogs top Vision - Tennessee Mud Frogs
- Pair added to All-Star rosters - ABA
- Tycoons crush RiverCatz 135-100, move to 16-5 on the season - Texas Tycoons
- Aeros, Vermont battle for top spot - ABA
- Time For A Tropical Vacation - Miami Tropics
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