Park City faces its first big test of the season against the Gators in a battle for Wasatch supremacy.The Power Rankings is starting to notice some sifting out between what you might call the "elite" teams and what you might call the "dregs". So, in honor of Thanksgiving, the Power Rankings wants to mention that it is not the least bit thankful for the difficulty of trying to rank the teams within these two classes. But it is thankful for an easy theme for this week's Power Rankings.
Team, Rank, (Previous), Overall, (Last Week)
1 (1) 23-12-1 (6-2-1)THANKFUL FOR: Chris Paul. There's not really much more that needs to be said. Since acquiring the diminutive point guard, it seems the A-Boms can do no wrong. Chris Paul is as essential to Zermatt's success as a turkey is to Thanksgiving dinner. You enjoy all the stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pie, but without the turkey, what do you have? Nothing, that's what.
2 (3) 21-15-0 (6-3-0)THANKFUL FOR:
We know, we know—you're thinking, who wants to see that? Well, the way the Strats see it,
is inevitable this season. And anyhow, they'd much rather be seeing 
than his evil cousin,
3 (5) 21-14-1 (8-1-0)THANKFUL FOR: Whatever the Butchers did to tick off the Basketball Gods. Two years ago, the Gators were on the business end of back-to-back 8-1 wallopings. What a difference two years (and Tim Duncan playing out of his mind) makes.
3 (3) 21-14-1 (6-3-0)THANKFUL FOR: Three of the top nine-ranked players in the WFBL wearing 'Dancer blue. So far, Dwyane Wade, Amaré Stoudemire and Chris Bosh are this year's "Big Three", as they each could make a case at being the best player on any other team.
5 (2) 22-13-1 (3-6-0)THANKFUL FOR: Chauncey Billups. If you need a PG not named Chris Paul or Deron Williams, then Billups is the guy you want. Billups has been a key ingredient on Zermatt's 2006-07 runners-up, St. George's 2007-08 regular season champs, and now, the 2008-09 Iguanas.
6 (9) 15-21-0 (5-4-0)THANKFUL FOR: Sweet, sweet victory. We were beginning to wonder when Salt Lake would taste it this season, but they did, and it tastes like Jai-Rai. What does Jai-Rai taste like? Just ask Richmond, Zermatt, and Nephi, they know.
7 (7) 17-18-1 (3-6-0)THANKFUL FOR: Mr. Joe Johnson. Where would Rigby be without its keeper from last season? At #5 on the Player Rater, Smokin' Joe is the main reason the Trojans are only four games back in the Wasatch, despite their questionable play at point guard and center.
8 (6) 16-19-1 (1-8-0)THANKFUL FOR: Everyone else ranked 9-12 stinking more than the Butchers. Seriously though, the Power Rankings had the right mind to drop you further, but we still think there's good in you yet. Plus we learned not to understimate you in the playoffs last year.
9 (11) 14-22-0 (6-3-0)THANKFUL FOR: Vitamin Water®. With fit-in-your-hand-ease, each one of their grab-health-by-the-horns varieties offers a unique blend of nutrients to help you shine during those wind-sucking basketball games. Vitamin Water®: Hydrate Responsibly.
10 (8) 14-19-3 (2-6-1)THANKFUL FOR: The mercy of the Abominables. Zermatt was poised to take an 8-1 victory, but Coach Barnes took pity on his former team, settling for a mere 6-2-1 final. The U-Dogs hope to receive the same mercy as they take on Salt Lake this week.
11 (10) 15-21-0 (4-5-0)THANKFUL FOR: Not getting blown out yet this year. Other than a 3-6 loss to the champs, the Jai-Rai have minimized the damage with 4-5 losses. That could be key in the long run, when Williams is finally healthy again and Udorn makes its inevitable push.
12 (12) 12-23-1 (3-6-0)THANKFUL FOR: Waking up Monday morning and reading "Udorn Jai-Rai @ Bayside Tigers" in the paper. The Tigers have had a murderous schedule so far, losing to Zermatt, Maracaibo, and Park City. Now is the chance for Bayside to make up some ground in the standings.
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