Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 11 St. Thomas Aquinas

By Jordan Divens Nov 4, 2025, 9:10am

Defending Class 6A state champions bring back five of top six scorers from last season headlined by junior guard Clarence Westbrook.

No. 11 St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

Head coach: Julius Sandi
2024-25: 30-2
National ranking: No. 18
State championships: Two (2001, 2025)

Players to watch

Height: 6-5 | Class: Junior 2027)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted



Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-6 | Class: Sophomore (2028)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-2 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-2 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: American commit

Height: 6-2 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-1 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted



Key Dates

Dec. 4 — vs. Riviera Prep (Miami, Fla.)
Dec. 5 — vs. Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Dec. 15 — vs. Stranahan (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Dec. 18 — vs. Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)
Dec. 20-21 — City of Palms Classic Sunshine Series
Dec. 26-31 — The Classic at Tennessee High School
Jan. 6 — at Columbus (Miami, Fla.)
Jan. 17 — vs. Olympia (Orlando, Fla.)