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Latest Illinois Basketball News
High school basketball rankings: Chicago Public League champ Curie one of three new teams in this week's MaxPreps Top 25
No. 1 Paul VI and No. 12 Greensboro Day look to become first nationally-ranked teams to capture state championships this season.
Feb 24, 2026
High school basketball: Top 10 toughest state tournament brackets in 2025-26
California Open Division, Arizona Open Division and Texas Conference 6A Division 1 top the list of most difficult state titles to capture.
Feb 19, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Long win streak helps Heritage of Texas move into MaxPreps Top 25
Duke signee Bryson Howard has led the Coyotes to 22 wins in a row.
Feb 17, 2026
Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores
Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, broadcasts, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final.
Feb 16, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Santa Margarita, St. Frances Academy re-join MaxPreps Top 25
Paul VI remains at No. 1 ahead of MaxPreps Game of the Week showdown with St. John's on Wednesday.
Feb 10, 2026
High school basketball: Josiah Brooks, J.J. Crawford and Will Conroy Jr. headline nation's best in the Class of 2029
Fabulous freshmen on our list have been highly productive this winter.
Feb 04, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Bishop O'Connell, DePaul College Prep and Kankakee earn spots in this week's MaxPreps Top 25
As the calendar flips to February, all attention turns toward postseason action.
Feb 03, 2026
Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores
Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, broadcasts, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final.
Feb 02, 2026
High school basketball: Great Lakes region boys basketball scoring leaders
A look at the high school boys basketball scoring leaders in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Jan 27, 2026
High school basketball: Great Lakes region boys basketball rebounding leaders
A look at the high school boys basketball rebounding leaders in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Jan 27, 2026
High school basketball: Great Lakes region boys basketball assist leaders
A look at the high school boys basketball assist leaders in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Jan 27, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Seven Lakes of Texas headlines six unbeaten teams in this week's MaxPreps Top 25
St. John's is the lone newcomer after week heavily impacted by winter weather.
Jan 27, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Tyran Stokes, J.J. Crawford help Rainier Beach surge in this week's MaxPreps Top 25
No. 22 North Crowley, No. 23 Crown Point, No. 24 North Broward Prep and No. 25 Salesian are other newcomers in the rankings this week.
Jan 19, 2026
Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores
Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, broadcasts, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final.
Jan 19, 2026
High school basketball rankings: How does this week's MaxPreps Top 25 stack up ahead of Bass Pro Shops TOC, Hoophall Classic?
No. 1 Paul VI could be on collision course for rematch with No. 2 Principia at Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions in Missouri.
Jan 13, 2026
High school basketball: Great Lakes region boys basketball scoring leaders
A look at the top prep point producers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Jan 13, 2026
Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, broadcasts, stats leaders, schedules and scores
Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, broadcasts, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final.
Jan 08, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Benet Academy headlines four new teams in MaxPreps Top 25
Lakota West, Bartow and Gainesville join Illinois powerhouse in the national rankings.
Jan 06, 2026
High school basketball rankings: Sunnyslope breaks into this week's MaxPreps Top 25 after winning the Classic at Damien
Vikings join East Lansing, Grayson, Webb, DePaul College Prep, Booker T. Washington and St. Joseph as newcomers after holiday tournament shake-ups.
Dec 31, 2025
High school basketball: Sierra Canyon takes over top spot in first regular season MaxPreps Top 25
Rainier Beach debuts at No. 6 in the national rankings following addition of top-ranked senior Tyran Stokes.
Dec 02, 2025
Erick Dampier Jr., Bryson Howard and Jaxon Richardson headline sons of current, former NBA stars playing high school basketball
Top 20 prospects Tajh Ariza, Dawson Battie, Tai Bell, Obinna Ekezie Jr. and Myles Hayes among others.
Nov 25, 2025
High school basketball: Best player in all 50 states entering the 2025-26 season
Bryson Howard, Brandon McCoy, Baba Oladotun, Jordan Smith, Tyran Stokes and Cameron Williams headline standouts across the country.
Nov 20, 2025
High school basketball: Best team in all 50 states entering the 2025-26 season
Preseason top 10 programs Archbishop Stepinac, Columbus, Millennium, Petersburg, Sierra Canyon and Wheeler represent their state.
Nov 18, 2025
High school basketball: Tournaments, showcases and events to watch for the 2025-26 season
Guide to the upcoming season includes over 100 events.
Nov 12, 2025
High school basketball: Expanding the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 all the way to 100
Thirty states and the District of Columbia represented in our look at the nation's top teams.
Nov 06, 2025
High school basketball transfers: Brandon McCoy, Aziz Olajuwon headline impact players on the move
See list that includes over 200 players, including highly-regarded seniors Latrell Allmond, Tajh Ariza, Toni Bryant, Cole Cloer, Alex Constanza and Caleb Holt.
Sep 02, 2025
Top 25 high school basketball players of the 21st century (so far)
Cameron Boozer, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Greg Oden and Michael Porter Jr. headline most decorated prep ballers of past the 25 years.
Jul 15, 2025
Latrell Allmond, Tajh Ariza, Toni Bryant and Caleb Holt headline impact transfers in high school basketball for 2025-26
See list that includes over 100 players on the move, including Kayden Allen, Bruce Branch III, Alex Constanza, King Gibson and Jaylan Mitchell.
Jul 03, 2025
Tajh Ariza, Dylan Mingo, Baba Oladotun among NBPA Top 100 High School Basketball Camp participants
Elite camp hosts 84 prospects from the Class of 2026, 26 prospects from the Class of 2027 and one prospect from the Class of 2028.
Jun 10, 2025
Tajh Ariza, Jaylan Mitchell and Davion Thompson headline impact transfers in high school basketball for 2025-26
See list of the top 10 players on the move and how that will impact things on the floor next season.
May 19, 2025
Jordan Smith, Jason Crowe and Kendre Harrison headline stat leaders heading into Nike EYBL Session 2
Memphis hosts second session beginning Friday.
May 15, 2025
States with most high school basketball players in the NBA conference semifinals
Texas, Florida lead when it comes to producing players on teams still alive in postseason.
May 06, 2025
Columbus, Perry and Volcano Vista join high school basketball programs to win four consecutive state titles in highest classification
Fifty-two other schools have accomplished the feat over the past 115 years.
Apr 24, 2025
High school basketball: Paolo Banchero, Jayson Tatum and Karl-Anthony Towns headline look back at every MaxPreps Freshman All-American since 2010
Over 400 players from 40 states have earned MaxPreps Freshman All-American honors over the past 16 years.
Apr 18, 2025
High school basketball: Jaylen Brown, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey headline look back at every MaxPreps Sophomore All-American since 2010
Over 500 players from 39 states have earned MaxPreps Sophomore All-American honors over the past 16 years.
Apr 17, 2025
High school basketball: Paolo Banchero, Jalen Brunson and Jayson Tatum headline look back at every MaxPreps Junior All-American since 2010
Over 600 players from 40 states have earned MaxPreps Junior All-American honors over the past 16 years.
Apr 16, 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.
Apr 15, 2025
High school basketball rankings: Every team that has appeared in the final MaxPreps Top 25 since 2009
Montverde Academy leads list of 262 schools that have earned a spot in the final rankings over the past 17 years.
Apr 14, 2025
MaxPreps Freshman All-America Team: Jakyi Miles of Mesa headlines high school basketball's best from the Class of 2028
Adan Diggs, Nijuan Harris, A.J. Williams and Quinton Wilson join Arizona star on first team.
Apr 07, 2025
Columbus finishes No. 1, crowned MaxPreps National Champion
Explorers went 30-3, captured Chipotle Nationals title and fourth consecutive Class 7A state championship.
Apr 07, 2025
MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team: Scottie Adkinson of Webster Groves headlines high school basketball's best from Class of 2027
Josh Leonard, Jaylan Mitchell, Baba Oladotun and Davion Thompson join Missouri star on first team.
Apr 03, 2025
2024-25 high school basketball MaxPreps Player of the Year in all 50 states
Nate Ament, Cameron Boozer, Brayden Burries, Malachi Moreno, Koa Peat and Caleb Wilson among future stars earning state honors.
Apr 03, 2025
Davion Thompson named 2024-25 Illinois MaxPreps High School Basketball Player of the Year
Sophomore guard led Bolingbrook to 28-5 record, sectional semifinals.
Mar 21, 2025
Calvary Christian Academy, Hoover among four teams in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings to win state titles
No. 25 Archbishop Riordan is the only newcomer in the national rankings this week.
Mar 04, 2025
Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, stats leaders, schedules and scores
Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final.
Mar 03, 2025
St. Thomas Aquinas re-enters updated MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings
No. 12 Paul VI claimed third WCAC tournament title in four seasons with victory over No. 14 Gonzaga.
Feb 25, 2025
South Beloit's Robertson Reaches 3,000 Points
South Beloit senior scores 36 points to become sixth boys basketball player in IHSA history to reach 3,000-career points.
Feb 22, 2025
Top 10 toughest high school basketball state tournament brackets in 2024-25
California Open Division, Florida Class 7A and Texas Class 6A top the list of most difficult state titles to capture.
Feb 20, 2025
Illinois high school boys basketball: IHSA computer rankings, stats leaders, schedules and scores
Key Illinois high school boys basketball games, computer rankings, stat leaders, schedules & scores - live & final.
Feb 20, 2025
Tyran Stokes helps lead Notre Dame back into MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings
Nation's top junior Tyran Stokes put up 22 points in Friday playoff win over La Mirada, helping Knights improve to 2-0 in Southern Section playoffs.
Feb 18, 2025
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