NWBA Junior Division February Power Rankings
COLORADO, CO. – The Junior Division Executive Committee of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) has released the February (2025) power rankings for both the Varsity and Prep levels of play.
Rankings are developed monthly by the Junior Division Ranking Working Group, consisting of diverse team representatives and coaches from the Junior Division.
The top 16 ranked Varsity teams will be invited to play in the NWBA Varsity Wheelchair Basketball National Championships. Varsity teams ranked 17-36 may receive an invite to participate in the NWBA Varsity Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.
The top 16 ranked teams from Prep are offered an invitation to participate in the NWBA Prep Wheelchair Basketball National Championships. If a team does not accept their bid for postseason play, invitations will be sent to the next team, in order of ranking, until all tournaments are filled with teams.
For questions, please contact the Junior Division Executive Committee at nwba.org/juniordivision.
The Road to Nationals: Junior Division Teams Gear Up for an Unforgettable Tournament
Just as Valentine’s Day signals the approach of spring, Junior Division teams are shifting their focus to what promises to be the most thrilling National Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournament yet. Hosted once again by Sportable at the state-of-the-art Henrico Sports and Event Center outside Richmond, Virginia, this year’s event is bigger than ever. With 36 Varsity teams battling for supremacy in the National Invitational and National Championship Tournaments—and 20 Prep teams vying for their own national title—the expanded field sets the stage for fierce competition, renewed friendships, and unforgettable moments on the hardwood.
Months of dedication—honed through summer camps, grueling practices, and nationwide tournaments—will be put to the test. With regional qualifiers wrapping up and Conference Tournament season underway, this month’s Power Rankings reflect which teams are peaking at just the right time.
Varsity Division: A New Leader Emerges
In the Varsity rankings, the LWSRA Hawks soared into the top spot, riding the momentum of an impressive Midwest Conference Championship, where they secured back-to-back wins over the RHI Racers. This result pushes the Racers down to No. 2 as they regroup for the final stretch of the season. Meanwhile, two-time defending national champions, the Lakeshore Lakers, and the formidable Brooks Bullsharks sit at No. 3 and No. 4, both eager to make a championship run.
Prep Division: A Tight Race for the Top
On the Prep side, the Dallas Jr. Mavs continue to dominate with an undefeated record, but the battle for seeding is heating up. The BlazeSports Hawks and NY Rolling Fury have climbed into the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, while the Mary Free Bed Racers made a statement by winning both the Turnstone and Whitewater tournaments, surging from ninth all the way to No. 5.
With intensity building and the biggest stage just around the corner, every team is looking for that final edge. The Road to Richmond promises to be full of surprises, but one thing is certain: this year’s tournament will be one for the ages.
Varsity Rankings
1. LWSRA/Synergy Hawks '1' ***
2. RHI Racers ***
3. Lakeshore Lakers
4. Brooks Bullsharks
5. Utah Rush ***
6. KC Kings 'A' ***
7. Rancho Halos ***
8. Charlotte Rollin' Hornets (Purple)
9. Dallas Jr. Mavs (Blue)
10. BlazeSports Jr. Hawks (Red)
11. WASA Marquette Eagles
12. Courage Kenny Jr. Rolling T'Wolves
13. New York Fury
14. Jr. Road Warriors
15. Nebraska Red Dawgs
16. Cincinnati Dragons
17. Mary Free Bed Jr. Pacers ***
18. Adaptive Sports Ohio (ASOC)
19. SAAS Jr. Wildcats ***
20. RMF Trojans
21. Bennett Blazers
22. Chicago Skyhawks
23. Katie's Komets
24. ATX (Austin) ***
25. Fairfax Falcons
26. Rogers C. Peace
27. KC Kings 'B'
28. Iowa Grizzlies
29. Mad City Badgers
30. Dallas Jr. Mavs (White)
31. Louisville Lightning
32. ParaSport Spokane
33. Orlando Dreamers
34. MS Wheelcats
35. TIRR Memorial Hermann Hotwheel
36. Sportable Spokes
37. DASA Rolling Rams
38. Bridge City Rolling Blazers
39. Music City Thunder
40. OKC Wheels of Thunder
41. STRAPS Stars
42. Fresno Wheelers
43. Cajun Wheelers
44. LWSRA/Synergy '2'
45. Minnesota Jr. Rolling Gophers
46. Ability360 Phoenix
*** Denotes automatic bid by results from a Conference Championships and/or Regional Qualifying Tournaments.
Varsity teams may receive an automatic bid and qualify to receive an invite to a national tournament by results from a Conference Championships and/or Regional Qualifying Tournaments. One automatic bid will be provided for Conference Championships. Regional Qualifying Tournaments will receive qualifying bids per the following criteria:
-Five (5) Teams or less = 1 Bid
-Six (6) Teams or more = 2 bids
Prep Rankings
1. Dallas Jr. Mavs (Blue)
2. BlazeSports Jr. Hawks
3. New York Rolling Fury
4. Fairfax Falcons
5. Mary Free Bed Jr. Pacers
6. WASA Marquette Eagles
7. Lakeshore Sharks
8. ATX (Austin)
9. RHI Jr. Racers
10. KC Kings
11. Cincinnati Dragons
12. Music City Thunder
13. Orlando Magic Dreamers
14. Charlotte Rollin' Hornets
15. Louisville Lightning
16. Katie's Komets
17. Bennett Blazers
18. CK Rolling Rowdies
19. Brooks Bullsharks
20. Roger C. Peace
21. LWSRA/Synergy Hawks
22. Bridge City Rolling Blazers
23. TIRR Memorial Hermann Hotwheel
24. NE Red Dawgs Jr. Prep
25. Motor City Wheelz
26. DASA Rolling Rams
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