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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
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
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
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
Jalen Atkins named 2024-25 Oregon MaxPreps High School Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Barlow to its first state title in program history. Mar 21, 2025
High school basketball: City of Palms Classic preview, bracket, teams and players to watch Five-star prospects Darius Acuff, Darius Adams, Ikenna Alozie, Cameron Boozer, Mikel Brown, Caleb Gaskins, Jalen Haralson and Caleb Holt headline individual talent. Dec 16, 2024
High school basketball: Best player in all 50 states entering the 2024-25 season Cameron Boozer, A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Koa Peat and Caleb Wilson headline standouts across the country. Nov 21, 2024
High school basketball: Best team in all 50 states entering the 2024-25 season Preseason Top 10 programs Brennan, Columbus, Gonzaga, Grayson, Paul VI, Perry and Roosevelt represent their state. Nov 19, 2024
High school basketball: Tournaments, showcases and events to watch for the 2024-25 season Fan guide to the upcoming season includes over 100 events. Nov 14, 2024
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 12, 2024
High school basketball: Start dates for all 50 states Teams from Hawaii and Louisiana are the first to take the court Nov. 4. Oct 30, 2024
High school basketball: Montverde Academy, Long Island Lutheran, Columbus, IMG Academy headline City of Palms Classic field Cameron Boozer, Darius Acuff, Mikel Brown, Caleb Holt and Ikenna Alozie among individual talent in 51st annual field. Aug 18, 2024
MaxPreps Freshman All-America Team: Gene Roebuck of La Mirada headlines high school basketball's best from the Class of 2027 Jacob Canton, Jaxson Davis, Jaylan Mitchell and Taj Saragba join California star on first team. Apr 17, 2024
High school basketball rankings: Paul VI finishes No. 1, crowned MaxPreps National Champion Panthers went 35-3, captured VISAA Division I state title and advanced to Chipotle Nationals championship game. Apr 08, 2024
High school basketball: MaxPreps Player of the Year in all 50 states Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, Isaiah Evans and Kon Knueppel among future stars earning state honors. Apr 02, 2024
Pearson Carmichael named 2023-24 Oregon MaxPreps High School Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Summit to Class 5A state championship. Mar 12, 2024
WATCH: Drew Bledsoe's nephew alley-oops at the buzzer to give Summit the Class 5A state title in Oregon Dramatic finish sent Storm fans spilling onto the floor – don't tell Jay Bilas! Mar 09, 2024
High school basketball: Tournaments, showcases and events to watch for the 2023-24 season Fan guide to the upcoming season includes over 90 top events. Dec 14, 2023
High school basketball: Best team in all 50 states Nationally-ranked Columbus, Long Island Lutheran, Paul VI, Harvard-Westlake, John Marshall and Don Bosco Prep represent their states. Nov 20, 2023
High school basketball: Best player in all 50 states heading into the 2023-24 season Cooper Flagg, Cameron Boozer, A.J. Dybantsa, Airious Bailey, Flory Bidunga and Dylan Harper headline standouts across the country. Nov 16, 2023
High school basketball: Ian Jackson, Darryn Peterson and Bryson Tucker headline impact transfers for 2023-24 See list that includes over 100 players on the move, including Carter Bryant, Zoom Diallo, Jerry Easter, Jalen Haralson, Jasper Johnson and Tyran Stokes. Aug 31, 2023
High school basketball: How to watch Ace Bailey, Flory Bidunga and Dylan Harper at 2023 Under Armour Next Elite 24 Forty-eight of the top boys and girls hoopers showcase their skills on ESPNU tomorrow in Atlanta. Aug 11, 2023
High school basketball: Columbus, Perry and Harvard-Westlake headline 2023 Les Schwab Invitational field Elite Class of 2025 prospects Cameron Boozer, Koa Peat among individual stars in loaded 16-team field. Jun 22, 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. May 31, 2023
High school basketball: States with most players on NBA second-round playoff rosters California leads list followed by Texas, Florida and Maryland. May 02, 2023
High school basketball rankings: John Marshall finishes No. 1, crowned MaxPreps National Champion Justices went 28-0, captured Class 2 state title and notched big wins over Columbus and Wheeler. Apr 10, 2023
High school basketball: John Marshall, Columbus and Harvard-Westlake highlight look at best state champion in all 50 states State champions have been crowned in all 50 states and the District of Columbia – we pick the best of the best. Mar 31, 2023
High school basketball: Dakota Valley finishes on top of Small Town Top 25 for the second straight year Led by MaxPreps South Dakota Player of of the Year Isaac Bruns, Panthers went 26-0 en route to second straight state title. Mar 29, 2023
2022-23 MaxPreps All-America Team: Cameron Boozer of Columbus headlines high school basketball's best Isaiah Collier, Ron Holland, Tre Johnson and D.J. Wagner join MaxPreps National Player of the Year on first team. Mar 29, 2023
High school basketball: MaxPreps Player of the Year in all 50 states Cameron Boozer, Matas Buzelis, Isaiah Collier, Ron Holland, Jared McCain, Koa Peat and D.J. Wagner among future stars earning state honors. Mar 29, 2023
Jackson Shelstad named 2022-23 MaxPreps Oregon High School Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led West Linn to 30-2 record, Class 6A state championship game. Mar 16, 2023
MaxMadness: Our field of 68 for a high school basketball verson of the NCAA Tournament Find out who made the cut and who had their bubble burst. Mar 15, 2023
High school basketball rankings: Sidwell Friends re-joins MaxPreps Top 25 after winning DCSAA Class AA title Nationally-ranked Paul VI, Columbus, Perry, Roselle Catholic, Dorman and Lake City also capture state titles. Mar 07, 2023
High school basketball: St. John's makes big jump in MaxPreps Top 25 following victory over Paul VI Roman Catholic re-enters the rankings after defeating Neumann-Goretti in the Philadelphia Catholic League title game. Feb 28, 2023
High school basketball: John Marshall reclaims No. 1 spot in MaxPreps Top 25 following Paul VI loss Previously top-ranked Panthers drop after upset loss to Sidwell Friends. Feb 21, 2023
High school basketball: Justin Edwards, Ron Holland and Bronny James headline USA Nike Hoop Summit selections Blake Buchanan, Eric Dailey Jr. and Jackson Shelstad selected to Nike Hoop Summit after not receiving McDonald's All-American Game invite. Feb 14, 2023
High school basketball rankings: Lake City becomes first Idaho team to earn spot in MaxPreps Top 25 California Southern Section Open Division pool play takes center stage with showdown between No. 8 Harvard-Westlake and No. 10 West Ranch on Friday. Feb 14, 2023
High school basketball: Cameron Boozer, Dylan Harper, Ron Holland, Tre Johnson headline MaxPreps National Player of the Year watch list Who will join past winners including Kevin Love, Ben Simmons, Lonzo Ball and Michael Porter Jr.? Feb 09, 2023
High school basketball rankings: Carolinas represent with Central Cabarrus, Dorman making MaxPreps Top 25 debut Neumann-Goretti rises five spots to No. 16 after defeating No. 18 Roman Catholic in Philadelphia Catholic League thriller. Feb 07, 2023
MaxPreps Cup: Wayzata of Minnesota leads look at top high school athletic programs in the nation Duncanville is fastest riser due to success of boys, girls basketball teams. Feb 02, 2023
High school basketball rankings: Camden climbs in the MaxPreps Top 25 after win over Imhotep Charter Garfield becomes fifth unbeaten team in MaxPreps Top 25, joining John Marshall, Ben Davis, Dwyer and Bellevue West. Jan 31, 2023
High school basketball: Who were the biggest McDonald's All-American Game snubs? Hats off to all the players headed to Houston but these five senior stars deserved a deeper look. Jan 25, 2023
High school basketball rankings: Bishop Montgomery, Roselle Catholic enter MaxPreps Top 25 ahead of stretch run John Marshall, Ben Davis, Dwyer and Bellevue West are only remaining unbeatens in this week's rankings. Jan 24, 2023
High school basketball: Will Bronny James be a McDonald's All-American? Predicting the 24-player roster ahead of Tuesday's announcement Jordan Divens makes his projections, including Aaron Bradshaw, Matas Buzelis, Stephon Castle, Isaiah Collier, Justin Edwards, MacKenzie Mgbako and D.J. Wagner. Jan 20, 2023

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