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High school basketball: Closing in on 1,300 victories, Gary McKnight of Mater Dei headlines active coaching wins leaders

Kevin Askeland•Nov 10, 2025

High school basketball: Closing in on 1,300 victories, Gary McKnight of Mater Dei headlines active coaching wins leaders

Richard Duease begins final season at Madison-Ridgeland in Mississippi while McKnight continues to close in on the all-time wins record.

MAP: California, New York lead list of states that have produced most NBA champions

Thomas Frey•Jun 23, 2025

MAP: California, New York lead list of states that have produced most NBA champions

Of more than 400 NBA champions since 1947, Golden State is only state with more than 50 players to win a ring.

High school basketball: Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant headline look back at every MaxPreps All-American since 2006

Jordan Divens•Apr 15, 2025

High school basketball: Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant headline look back at every MaxPreps All-American since 2006

Over 700 players from 39 states have earned the MaxPreps All-American distinction over the past 20 years.

Kevin Garnett, Dwyane Wade among greatest high school basketball players from Illinois

Kevin Askeland•Feb 13, 2024

Kevin Garnett, Dwyane Wade among greatest high school basketball players from Illinois

Prairie State is one of the leading producers of NBA talent.

MaxPreps National High School Basketball Record Book: Most all-time coaching wins

Kevin Askeland•Nov 17, 2023

MaxPreps National High School Basketball Record Book: Most all-time coaching wins

Robert Hughes of Texas tops list ahead of Morgan Wootten of Maryland and Gary McKnight of California.

High school basketball: States with most top 10 NBA Draft picks since 1992

Thomas Frey•Jun 21, 2023

High school basketball: States with most top 10 NBA Draft picks since 1992

California, Texas top the list with 51 combined selections over past three decades.

States that have produced the most NBA Finals champions

Thomas Frey•May 31, 2023

States that have produced the most NBA Finals champions

Of more than 400 NBA champions since 1947, California is the only state with more than 50 players to win a ring.

High school basketball: Gary McKnight of Mater Dei among trio closing in on all-time wins mark

Kevin Askeland•Jan 12, 2023

High school basketball: Gary McKnight of Mater Dei among trio closing in on all-time wins mark

Robert Hughes is the all-time leader, but Richard Duease and Freddy Johnson joins Monarchs leader with shot to overtake top spot.

Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar headline list of best NBA players from all 50 states

Jordan Divens•May 6, 2022

Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar headline list of best NBA players from all 50 states

Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson among other top names.

High school basketball: All 658 players to earn MaxPreps All-America Team honors since 2006

Staff Report•Apr 15, 2022

High school basketball: All 658 players to earn MaxPreps All-America Team honors since 2006

List headlined by 11 three-time MaxPreps All-Americans, including Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Jabari Parker, Austin Rivers and Lance Stephenson.

High school basketball: Chauncey Billups, Chris Webber join list of greatest McDonald's All-Americans

Jordan Divens•Mar 25, 2022

High school basketball: Chauncey Billups, Chris Webber join list of greatest McDonald's All-Americans

Storied showcase honors its 45th anniversary by highlighting the top 45 players to participate.

Illinois high school boys basketball state rankings

Eric Frantz•Mar 18, 2021

Illinois high school boys basketball state rankings

A look at the Land of Lincoln's top boys basketball teams by class and overall in the MaxPreps Computer Rankings.

Illinois high school basketball: IHSA statistical leaders

Eric Frantz•Mar 18, 2021

Illinois high school basketball: IHSA statistical leaders

The Land of Lincoln's boys & girls leaders in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, blocks, 3-pointers, free throws & more.

On Friday, Mar 12, 2021, the St. Joseph Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their St. Joseph High School, Main Gym game against Saint Ignatius College Prep High School by a score of 35-58.

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On Thursday, Mar 11, 2021, the St. Joseph Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their game against IC Catholic Prep High School by a score of 41-53.

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Illinois high school boys basketball state rankings

Eric Frantz•Mar 9, 2021

Illinois high school boys basketball state rankings

A look at the Land of Lincoln's top boys basketball teams by class and overall in the MaxPreps Computer Rankings.

On Saturday, Mar 6, 2021, the St. Joseph Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against Leo High School by a score of 53-50.

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On Friday, Mar 5, 2021, the St. Joseph Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their Marmion Academy - Alumni Hall game against Marmion High School by a score of 44-45.

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On Thursday, Mar 4, 2021, the St. Joseph Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their game against Brother Rice High School by a score of 38-43.

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On Tuesday, Mar 2, 2021, the St. Joseph Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their St. Joseph High School, Main Gym game against Providence Catholic High School by a score of 39-42.

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