by Matthew Brennan, D-League.com

Parity reigns supreme in the D-League with a total of 11 teams within three games of first place in their respective divisions. The Los Angeles D-Fenders take over the top spot in the rankins after winning six straight and holding the D-League's best record at 9-3. Colorado, a half-game behind at 9-4, leads the Southwest Division while Dakota and Iowa are tied for the league in the Central. Idaho, who dropped in the rankins after being number one a few weeks ago, are back on their way up after winning three straight games to pull within 1.5 games of the D-Fenders in the West Division.

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Kaniel Dickens leads the Colorado 14ers in scoring with 22.1 points. Bart Young/Getty Images/NBAE

1. Los Angeles D-Fenders, 9-3, last week: 3rd : The D-Fenders have won six straight games and top the Power Rankins for the first with the league's best record. The D-Fenders will need to find some additional scoring punch this week as Coby Karl and his 18.3 points have been recalled to the Lakers. The D-Fenders will look to crack double-digits in the win column when the play Bakersfield in a home-and-home set this weekend.
This Week: at Bakersfield, Bakersfield

2. Colorado 14ers, 9-4, last week: 2nd: The 14ers were overshadowed by the Toros-Vipers battle in the Southwest Division but have moved past both teams to take over first place with a 9-4 record. Elton Brown has been a model of consistency for Colorado with 9 double-doubles in 13 games, while Eddie GIll notched a triple-double in only his second game since returning from the New Jersey Nets. The 14ers are in Dakota this week for games against the Skyforce and the Wizards.
This Week: at Sioux Falls, at Dakota

3. Iowa Energy, 8-6, last week: 5th: The Energy have won their last two games at home, recovering from a three-game losing streak. Guard Dwayne Mitchell continues to excel for Iowa, scoring 22.5 points per game, while Bulls assigned player Demetris Nichols has gotten off to a good start in the D-League with 21.3 points over his first four games. The Energy host SIoux Falls and Rio Grande Valley this week before they embark on a four-game road trip to the Dakotas.
This Week: Sioux Falls, Rio Grande Valley

4. Dakota Wizards, 7-5, last week: 6th: The Wizards have been one of the league's best teams over the past month, compiling a 6-2 record in December. They will finish up the year at home against Colorado and Iowa, who they lead by half a game in the Central Division. The Wizards will be looking for their first win in their fourth matchup with the Energy this season.
This Week: Colorado, Iowa

5. Idaho Stampede, 8-5, last week: 9th: The Stampede defeated Bakersfield for the third straight game on Wednesday night behind a D-League record 22 assists from Randy Livingston. Last season's MVP has been stellar again this season, racking up six double-doubles and leading the league with 11.0 assists. The Stampede have a golden opportunity to move up in the standings as they play their next eight games at home, including the D-League Showcase. Idaho is 4-0 at Qwest Arena this season.
This Week: Anaheim, Anaheim

6. Austin Toros, 7-4, last week: 1st: The Toros were last week's number one team but have dropped three straight games on the road. The Toros will return home this weekend, where they are undefeated, and face the Tulsa 66ers for two games. Forward Marcus Williams signed with the Spurs on Wednesday night and became the 6th GATORADE Call-Up of the 2007-08 season. This Week: Tulsa, Tulsa

7. Utah Flash, 7-5, last week: 8th: Utah fans have been getting all the basketball they can handle as of late, as the team's last three games have all gone into overtime. Jazz assigned player Morris Almond was named the D-League Performer of the Week after scoring 51 points last Friday. He currently leads the league with 32.0 points per game. This weekend the Flash will meet the Albuquerque Thunderbirds for the first time with each team hosting one game.
This Week: Albuquerque, at Albuquerque

8. Rio Grande Valley Vipers, 7-5, last week: 4th: The Vipers have hit the skids since a 6-1 start, losing three straight and four out of their last five contests. Rio Grande Valley will rack up the frequent flyer miles over the next month, with only two out of their 16 games at home. The Vipers, 2-4 on the road so far, will visit Iowa and Fort Wayne over the weekend.
This Week: at Fort Wayne, at Iowa

Maurice Ager is the third NBA player to be assigned to Tulsa this season. Layne Murdoch/Getty Images/NBAE

9. Albuquerque Thunderbirds, 4-5, last week: 7th: The Thunderbirds dropped their only game last week to Colorado, their first since Alando Tucker was recalled by Phoenix. D.J. Strawberry, assigned by the Suns after Tucker's recall, scored 26 points in his D-League debut. The T-Birds will play a home-and-home set against Utah this weekend.
This Week: Utah, at Utah

10. Tulsa 66ers, 4-6, last week: 10th: The 66ers lost both games of road trip to Iowa and Dakot last week, and will play six of their next seven games on the road. Next up on the slate are three straight games against Austin. Maurice Ager, assigned by Dallas last week, is averaging 21.7 points in his first three games with Tulsa.
This Week: at Austin, at Austin, Austin

11. Sioux Falls Skyforce, 4-7, last week 12th: The Skyforce have won three out of four after a 1-6 start to the season. Six of the next nine games leading up to the D-League Showcase are on the road, where the Skyforce are 1-5 this season. In-season acquisition Kasib Powell is averaging 22.0 points and 7.3 rebounds in his first six games with the team.
This Week: at Iowa, Colorado, at Fort Wayne

12. Fort Wayne Mad Ants, 4-7, last week 11th: The Mad Ants lost leading scorer Jeremy Richardson to the NBA, but gained Sammy Mejia, who returned from an injury. Fort Wayne has lost five of their last six games and will host Rio Grande Valley and Sioux Falls at home for their next three games.
This Week: Rio Grande Valley, Sioux Falls

13. Anaheim Arsenal, 4-8, last week 13th: The Arsenal managed to defeat the 14ers in overtime despite having only four players on the court for the final 1:10 of the game. The Arsenal have been playing .500 ball after a 1-5 start, but they face a tough test this weekend with two road games in Idaho. Steven Smith is averaging 20.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in his second season with the Arsenal.
This Week: at Idaho, at Idaho

14. Bakersfield Jam, 2-13, last week 14th: The Jam have lost eight straight games and are 0-11 on the road, where they will play four of their next five on the schedule. Next on the slate for this week is a home-and-home against the D-Fenders, whom the Jam are 1-3 against so far this season.
This Week: at Los Angeles, Los Angeles