California, Texas, Pennsylvania and North Carolina claim 30 of the Top 100 spots in our expanded look at the best heading into 2019-20 season.
Video: MaxPreps Preseason Top 25 High School Basketball Rankings Find out who will make a run at No. 1 in 2019-20.
Last week, we released our Top 25 Preseason high school basketball rankings and now
it's time to dig deeper and take a look at the 100 best programs heading into the 2019-20 season.
The talent is deepest in
California, Texas, Pennsylvania and North Carolina as those four states claim nearly a
third of the field.
The Golden State leads the way with nine teams, including Top 5 programs Sierra Canyon and Prolific Prep. The Lone Star State, Keystone State and Tar Heel State each claim seven teams in the nation. The Garden State has the fifth most with six teams represented, while the Prairie State and Buckeye State each have five teams.
Georgia and Virginia are the
only other two states to have at least four teams selected, and the Philadelphia Catholic League and Chicago Public League highlight four top 100 programs alone.
Thirty-one
states are represented overall, 32 including Washington, D.C., with 24
of them having multiple teams selected. Twenty-seven of the 100 teams won
state title in 2018-19 and will have a chance to repeat this season.
Incidentally, Florida only has three teams in the Top 100, though two of its selections are the Nos. 1 and 2 ranked squads as Montverde Academy and IMG Academy lead the way in both the Sunshine State and nationally.
MaxPreps 2019-20 preseason Top 100 high school basketball teams
1. Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)The
Eagles begin the season atop the rankings for a second consecutive
season with a loaded roster led by 5-star prospects
Cade Cunningham
(Oklahoma State commit),
Scottie Barnes (Florida State commit),
Day'ron Sharpe (North Carolina commit) and
Langston Love. After falling in the
GEICO Nationals semifinals last season, this group looks primed for
another title run behind a very deep and experienced rotation.
2. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)Although the defending national champions lose four starters, a busy
transfer season has this team ready to defend its title. Key returner
Jaden Springer (Tennessee commit) are joined by talented transfers
Jalen Johnson (Duke Commit),
Mark Williams (Duke commit),
Moussa Diabate
(5-star) and
Matthew Murrell (4-star) to form another loaded starting
five for the Sunshine State powerhouse.
3. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)The two-time defending CIF Open Division state champions carry high
expectations into this season after adding a pair of 5-star transfers
—
Brandon Boston, Jr. (Kentucky commit) and
Ziaire Williams. Other players
expected to make contributions for the national title contender include
Amari Bailey (5-star),
Terren Frank (TCU commit),
LeBron James Jr.,
Zaire Wade (son of Dwyane Wade),
Shy Odom and 7-foot-3 big man
Harold Yu.
4. Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.)Headlined by the 5-star backcourt combination
Jalen Green and
Nimari Burnett, Prolific Prep has its most talented roster along with the highest
expectations in the program's five-year history. Combined with their
elite backcourt, big men
Coleman Hawkins (Illinois commit) and
Frank Anselem (4-star) form a strong interior for a talented group set to take
on a loaded national schedule.
5. Huntington Prep (Huntington, W.Va.)The Irish return their two leading scorers,
Jaemyn Brakefield (Duke commit) and
A.J. Hoggard (Michigan State commit) — along with
Zach Loveday (Baylor commit) and
Dudley Blackwell (Iowa State commit) who will see increased minutes. Newcomers
Isaiah Cottrell (West Virginia commit) and
Duncan Powell (Arkansas commit) add strong options to the frontcourt. This group will compete for a bid to their first GEICO Nationals in five years.
The Stags finished in the Top 10 teams in each of the past two seasons and have all the pieces to do so again. The
defending WCAC regular-season champions are led by 7-2 center
Hunter Dickinson (4-star) and
Earl Timberlake Jr. (Miami commit),
two Top 40 seniors. Add in key returners
Paul Smith (East Tennessee State commit) and
Tyrell Ward, along with transfer
Jordan Hawkins (4-star), and the Stags have a formidable starting five.
7. Patrick School (Hillside, N.J.)The Celtics look to capture their first TOC crown since 2016-17, the same year they finished No. 7 nationally. Led by the reigning MaxPreps Sophomore of the Year
Jonathan Kuminga as well as
Noah Farrakhan (4-star) and
Adama Sanogo (4-star) this group could finish even higher in 2019-20. The top-ranked team from the Garden State takes on a challenging national scheduled, headlined by games vs. No. 2 IMG Academy and No. 3 Sierra Canyon.
8. Paul VI (Fairfax, Va.)After an injury-filled 2018-19, the Panthers begin the season with high expectations behind an ultra-talented guard-oriented lineup. Led by 5-star
Jeremy Roach (Duke commit), first team MaxPreps Sophomore All-American
Trevor Keels, first
team MaxPreps Freshman All-American
Knasir McDaniel and sharpshooter
Josiah Freeman, this group has a strong chance to capture its third consecutive WCAC regular season title.
9. Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.)According to the official Oak Hill Academy team website, the Warriors
have finished among a national Top 25 ranking service 31 consecutive
seasons. The 2019-20 season should no doubt make it number 32 behind their leading scorer from last season
Cam Thomas (5-star). Alongside Thomas, transfers
Darius Maddox (Virginia Tech commit),
Bradley Ezewiro (LSU commit),
Jamari Sibley (4-star) and
K.K. Robinson (4-star) will play crucial roles.
10. La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.)With the graduation of four starters from last year's squad, the Lakers
need to develop chemistry quickly to contend for an invitation to their
fifth consecutive GEICO Nationals. La Lumiere brings in a plethora of talented transfers headlined by projected
starters
Jeremy Sochan (4-star),
Jaden Ivey (Purdue commit) and
Treyton Thompson (4-star). They'll be joined key returners
Wendell Green Jr. (Eastern Kentucky commit) and
Kamari Lands (4-star).
11. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)The Gaels return three starters from a talented 2018-19 squad that looks to capture a ninth consecutive state championship. The Nevada powerhouse will be led by the strong guard play of returning starters
Zaon Collins (4-star),
Will McClendon (4-star) and
Noah Taitz (Stanford commit). Along with the returning starters,
Mwani Wilkinson (4-star),
Braden Lamar and
Jonathan Braggs are expected to
make an increased impact this season.
12. McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.)This group had an incredible run in 2018-19, winning the City of Palms
Classic, Bass Pro TOC title and their first GHSAA Class AAAAAAA state title en route to an unbeaten season. The Peach State public school will again be led by defending MaxPreps National Player of the Year
Sharife Cooper (Auburn commit), along with a talented crop of incoming transfers headlined by 3-stars
Dylan Cardwell and
Randy Brady.
13. Roselle Catholic (Roselle, N.J.)Winning three of the last seven New Jersey Tournament of Champions titles, the Lions have established a Garden State level of excellence. They look to continue that dominance behind a strong core led elite paint presence
Clifford Omoruyi (4-star), and key guard transfers
Niels Lane (Florida commit) and
C.J. Wilcher (Xavier commit). An extremely deep and talented rotation have high expectations heading into the 2019-20 season.
14. Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.)The Crusaders return three starters from last year's group — led by quickly ascending senior point guard
Andre Curbelo (Illinois commit). Along
with Curbelo, high-motor big man
Zed Key (Ohio State commit) and high-scoring wing
Jalen Celestine (California commit) return to lead a talented starting rotation. Long Island Lutheran will be favorites to defend their New York federation Class AA TOC title.
After three consecutive state championships in MSHSL Class AA, the Red
Hawks move up to Class AAA for the next two seasons in order to increase
postseason competition. Returning all five starters, this unit is a favorite again headlined by top 5 junior
Chet Holmgren and two-sport star
Jalen Suggs (5-star). Accompanying their stars, highly regarded sophomore
Prince Aligbe (4-star) is joined by
Kaden Johnson and
Donovan Smith.
16. Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah)The Tigers finished the season ranked in the Top 25 for the first time
in school history in 2018-19. Although they have qualified for four of the last five GEICO Nationals, they are 0-4 in those trips. Key returners
Mady Sissoko (Michigan State commit),
Caleb Lohner (Utah commit),
Mike Saunders (Cincinnati commit),
Richie Saunders (BYU commit) and
Leonardo Colimerio (Fresno State commit) are
joined by 5-star sophomore
Richard Isaacs.
17. Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) The Eagles return three high-major starters and a number of key bench
contributors who will provide the talent and depth necessary to compete against a grueling national slate. Returning starters
Chuck Harris (Butler commit),
Terrance Williams (Georgetown commit) and
Myles Stute (Vanderbilt commit) will be the catalysts,
while returning floor general
Devin Dinkins also returns to the lineup after
starting a handful of games last year.
18. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)The Monarchs return all
five starters and each of their top seven scorers. After
a strong finish to 2018-19, the CIF
contenders will look to build on their California best 11 state titles.
Devin Askew, a 5-star Kentucky commit, will again lead the
charge with
Wilhelm Breidenbach (4-star),
Harrison Hornery (USC commit),
Aidan Prukop (Cal Poly commit) and
Ryan Evans (Cal Poly commit) rounding out the starting rotation.
Although the Trail Blazers were knocked out in the first round of the CIF state playoffs last season, this team looks to build on a strong foundation after victories over Top 25 foes Sierra Canyon and
Wasatch Academy in 2018-19. Five of six leading scorers return
from last season as the top ranked senior prospect
Evan Mobley (USC commit) is again joined by
Dominick Harris (Gonzaga commit),
Luke Turner,
Bryson Stephens and
Jaden Byers.
The Buffaloes return very little production as all five
starters were lost to graduation after a strong season that saw a first
GEICO Nationals bid. Key additions
Kendall Brown (5-star),
Zachary Clemence (4-star),
Jayden Stone (4-star) and
Ty Berry (Northwestern commit) will form the foundation for another loaded rotation. Back-to-back invites to GEICO Nationals would be huge for the program's upward trajectory on the national stage.
22. O'Dea (Seattle)The defending WIAA Class 3A state champions are heavy favorites to
repeat, as they return seven players who started at some point in
2018-19. Led by No. 3 class of 2021 prospect
Paolo Banchero, key returners
John Christofilis (4-star)
Jermaine Davis,
Dezjay Perkins and
Paul Johnson will need to increase their production for this junior oriented team to make some noise on the
national stage a year earlier than expected.
The Mustangs pursue their third IHSA Class 3A state title in the
last four seasons behind a strong returning core led by
Adam Miller, the
2018-19 Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year. Next to Miller, talented floor-general
Marcus Watson Jr. (Wake Forest commit),
Isaiah Burrell
and
Aneas Davenport are other key returners, while incoming transfer
Brandon Weston looks to make an immediate impact.
This group has all the talent necessary to ascend into the Top 10 if they can find chemistry early in the year. New
additions of first team MaxPreps Sophomore All-American
Michael Foster Jr.,
Sadraque Nganga (5-star),
Donovan Johnson (North Carolina commit),
Keon Edwards (4-star) provide an elite core. While top
returnee
Dalen Terry (Arizona commit) will be the catalyst in a backcourt that has some
questions entering the season.
26. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)The Panthers are favorites to capture their third consecutive Baltimore Catholic League title behind a strong returning core led by
Adrian Baldwin (VCU commit),
Jordan Toles (LSU football commit) and
Jamal West (South Alabama commit), along with a talented crop of transfers headlined by
Julian Reese (4-star).
This group will compete for the program's fourth consecutive state championship with all five starters returning. Led by their top three scorers from last year,
Reece Beekman (Virginia commit),
Tai'reon Joseph and
Carvell Teasett, the Hornets head to the City of Palms Classic with an opportunity to bolster their national standing.
28. Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia)The Saints could return to the national spotlight this season as the Philadelphia Catholic League favorites return a strong core headlined by returning starters
Hakim Byrd (3-star),
Jordan Hall (St. Joseph's commit) and
Cameron Young (Bowling Green commit).
29. Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains, N.Y.)After capturing the New York Federation Class AA crown in 2017-18, the Crusaders struggled because of injuries last year and finished 14-16. A bounce-back behind one of the top guard tandems in high school hoops, future college rivals
R.J. Davis (North Carolina commit) and
Adrian Griffin Jr. (Duke commit), is likely.
30. Grayson (Loganville, Ga.)The Rams enter the year with expectations of competing for a state title after a strong 2018-19 campaign that resulted in a state quarterfinal loss and a 25-4 finish. This unit is led by
Deivon Smith (Mississippi State commit),
Caleb Murphy (South Florida commit) and
Toneari Lane (Winthrop commit).
31. Washington (Tulsa, Okla.)The Hornets enter as heavy favorites to repeat as state champions, returning the majority of their production behind starters 5-star Bryce Thompson (Kansas commit), Trey Phipps (Oklahoma commit) and Jalen Breath. Washington could ascend in the rankings with a strong showing in the Bass Pro TOC.
32. Duncanville (Texas)The defending UIL Class 6A ride a 25-game winning streak into 2019-20, as they look to repeat behind a strong returning core. Although the Panthers lost their leading scorer, key returners
Micah Peavy (Texas Tech commit),
Ja'Bryant Hill,
Damon Nicholas and
Derek Luna headline a talented rotation.
The first year Grand Canyon State program begins the season in a strong position after strong play in the preseason. Led by elite playmaker
MarJon Beauchamp (4-star) and a strong interior of
Arthur Kaluma (4-star) and
Alex Tchikou (4-star), this unit could be a serious contender on the national scene.
37. Morton Ranch (Katy, Texas)With four of five starters returning, the Mavericks are serious contenders to capture a first state championship. After winning a first District 19-6A area title expectations are high entering 2019-20 with4-stars
L.J. Cryer (Baylor commit) and
Eddie Lampkin (TCU commit) leading the way.
The Dolphins could climb into the Top 25 quickly with two pivotal showdowns against Morgan Park and Duncanville in their first four contests. The Chicago powerhouse again will be led by 5-star guard
D.J. Steward (Duke commit) along with key returners
Tyler Beard and
Grant Newell.
39. Lawrence Central (Indianapolis)This squad had a disappointing end to last season, as a regional semifinal loss ended an impressive 22-4 campaign. The Bears enter as favorites to capture the program's first state championship behind 4-star duo
D'Andre Davis (Louisville commit) and
Nijel Pack (Kansas State commit).
The
Cavaliers look to continue their in-state excellence, carrying a 37-game win streak against intrastate opponents into the new season. A heavy favorites to capture a fourth consecutive state championship, the squad is led by 4-star seniors
Myles Tate (Butler commit) and
P.J. Hall (Clemson commit).
Dorman forward P.J. Hall
File photo by Dan Browning
The
Fighting Crusaders finished an unbeaten state championship run to
earn a No. 8 ranking in MaxPreps final Top 100 last season. Key
returners
Logan Duncomb (4-star),
Maxwell Land,
Alex Williams and
Will McCracken all need to increase production this season to repeat as state champions.
The Lions started their season with a pair of impressive wins over state title contenders. Top 50 senior
Josh Hall made things look easy with a 32-point performance in their most recent 85-81 victory over Henderson Collegiate. Another player who made a strong impact was
Shakeel Moore, finishing with 19 points in the key win.
The Red Raiders were upended in the state semifinals last season after a strong regular season run that put this group on the national radar. This year, a strong returning core is led by impact seniors
Jordan Davis (Wisconsin commit),
Jonathan Davis (Wisconsin commit) and
Terrance Thompson.
44. Bloom (Chicago Heights, Ill.)The Blazing Trojans entered the national discussion last season after a 14-0 start that was ended in the Pontiac Holiday Tournament championship game against Curie. A strong returning core is led by
Martice Mitchell (Minnesota commit),
Keshawn Williams,
Dante Maddox Jr. and
Donovan Newby.
45. Yates (Houston)The notoriously high-scoring Lone Star State basketball program has reloaded and appears primed for a run at their five state championship after falling in the UIL Class 4A state title game last season. A team that averaged over 96 points per game last season has the talent necessary to make some national noise.
46. Lincoln (Ypsilanti, Mich.)After one of the most remarkable freshman campaigns high school basketball has seen, Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year
Emoni Bates will be heavily relied upon to guide this squad to a second consecutive state title. Although the Railsplitters lose four starters, Bates' unreal production may be enough to carry this group.
47. Vashon (St. Louis)The Wolverines are heavy favorites to capture a fourth MSHSAA Class 4A state titles in the past five years behind a strong returning core led by top 50 senior
Cam'Ron Fletcher (Kentucky commit). Along with Fletcher,
Phillip Russell (Missouri State commit) and
Kobe Clark (3-star) are back to form a strong core.
48. Archbishop Wood (Warminster, Pa.)The Vikings enter as serious contenders to capture their first Philadelphia Catholic League title since 2016-17 and the second in program history. They have all the pieces to challenge for a title in one of the toughest conferences in the nation behind key returners
Rahsool Diggins (4-star) and
Daeshon Shepherd.
49. Benton Harbor (Mich.)A strong 2018-19 campaign saw the Tigers finish the season 22-2 after a loss in the second round of state playoffs to the eventual state champions. This group has a chance to capture a second state title in the past three seasons behind returning stars
Carlos Johnson (Butler commit) and
Quindarius Davis.
The
Engineers are heavy favorites to capture a fourth consecutive state title behind a strong returning core led by
Justin Lewis (Marquette commit),
Rahim Ali,
Brandon Murray and
Ian Wallace. The Maryland powerhouse has an opportunity to climb into the Top 25 by faring well against their tough national slate.
The defending UIL Class 4A state champions return two starters from last year but added a trio of talented transfers to replace the lost production.
Darrius Miles (3-star),
Isaiah LeBlanc (3-star) and
Dallas Hobbs join key returning sophomores
Jordan Walsh (4-star) and Trae Clayton (3-star).
52. West Oaks Academy (Orlando, Fla.)This group has lofty expectations heading into 2019-20 with the belief that they can compete with anyone in the nation. Those expectations will be challenged early at the City of Palms Classic where they open with Hamilton Heights Christian. Look for
Selton Miguel (Kansas State commit) and
A.J. Neal (4-star) to lead the charge.
The Tigers return all five starters and each of their top 10 contributors from last season's AIA Class 5A state runner-up team. Impact juniors
DaRon Holmes and
Justus Jackson again lead the charge, joined by key transfer
Robby Devries who joins the starting rotation.
54. Briarcrest Christian (Eads, Tenn.)
56. Wildwood Catholic (North Wildwood, N.J.)The
Crusaders won a school-record 27 games last year, lost twice and reeled off 22 straight to advance to the NJSIAA Non-Public B
semifinals. Contenders this season for the New Jersey TOC
crown against a loaded field, they're led by key returners
Taj Thweatt (West Virginia commit) and
Jahlil White (Temple commit).
The
Pirates had an excellent 2018-19 campaign, finishing 30-2 and advancing
to the MSHSL Class AAAA state semifinals. A talented returning core is led by last year's two leading scorers
Dain Dainja (Baylor commit) and
Detavius Fierson.
58. Etiwanda (Calif.)Etiwanda fell short of capturing its first state title, losing by two in the regional finals (state semifinals) to eventual champions Chino Hills. The CIF contenders return a strong core led by
Jahmai Mashack (4-star),
Jaylen Clark (4-star),
Camren Pierce (Cal Poly SLO commit) and
Tyree Campbell.
59. St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, Ohio)The Fighting Irish enter as favorites to capture their third state title in the last four seasons after losing in the state finals to unbeaten Archbishop Moeller. This unit has a nice blend of returners and transfers led by
Malaki Branham (4-star),
Sencire Harris,
Marcus Johnson and
Ramar Pryor.
St. Vincent-St. Mary guard Malaki Branham
File photo by Jeff Harwell
Although the Lions don't feature any seniors in the core rotation, this unit appears be the most talented in school history. This program put itself in the national spotlight last season, upsetting national powerhouse Oak Hill Academy and finishing No. 77 in the final Top 100.
61. St. Stephen's & St. Agnes (Alexandria, Va.)The Saints hope repeat as state champions, returning a strong returning core led by rising seniors
Xavier Lipscomb,
Jared Cross and
Andre Screen. To repeat the Saints likely will have to go through WCAC powerhouse Paul VI in the process.
Despite
entering the NCHSAA Class 4A state tournament as the West's top seed, the Vikings were upended in a third-round upset. They return the bulk of the production
from last season centered around star guard
Tristan Maxwell (Georgia Tech commit).
64. Lancaster (Texas)The
Tigers fell short of capturing the UIL Class 5A state title last
year, dropping a regional semifinals game to finish 31-3. They
enter as favorites to capture the program's first state
title since 2015-16 behind a loaded backcourt headlined by
Mike Miles (3-star) and
Wade Taylor (4-star).
65. Male (Louisville, Ky.)The
top-ranked Bluegrass State team returns its top
nine contributors and add highly regarded freshman
Kaleb Glenn to the starting rotation.
The Royal Lancers fell in the PIAA Class 3A semifinals after taking down five-time defending state champions Neumann-Goretti in the quarterfinals. Led by returning first team all-state selection
Jamil Manigo, Bishop McDevitt will compete for a Philadelphia Catholic League title.
67. Callaway (Jackson, Miss.)The Chargers enter as favorites to capture the MHSAA Class 5A state title behind their lethal guard tandem of potent scorer
Daeshun Ruffin (4-star) and highly regarded sophomore
Keivion Hunt. They fell just short last season with a quarterfinals loss to eventual state finalist Olive Branch.
The
Condors climbed into the Top 10 last season, but dropped to No. 33 in
the final Top 100 after falling to eventual state champion Belleville
West in the state semifinals. Although they lose key pieces,
it seems like this program always finds a way to compete at a high
level.
69. Norcross (Ga.)The Blue Devils didn't quite live up to national-level expectations after being ranked No. 14 in the MaxPreps preseason rankings. A strong finish to the season saw this squad fall to eventual state champion McEachern in the state semifinals. Roster turnover in the offseason leaves questions entering 2019-20.
70. Roman Catholic (Philadelphia)The Cahillites have the talent needed to capture both a Philadelphia Catholic League and PIAA Class 6A state title and ascend into the top 25 this season. However, after an extremely rough preseason, this squad begins the season ranked lower than many expected led by the No. 2 ranked player in the class of 2022
Jalen Duren.
71. Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.)Bergen
Catholic fell short of its first New Jersey TOC crown last
season, falling by four in the title game to nationally ranked
Ranney. An impressive returning core is led by
Matt Zona (Notre Dame commit),
Raejon Figures (3-star) and highly regarded sophomore
Will Richardson.
72. Farmville Central (Farmville, N.C.)The defending NCHSAA Class 2A state champions return the bulk of their production from an unbeaten team.
Terquavion Smith (North Carolina State commit) leads this group with a chance to again run the table.
73. Wagner (San Antonio)Though
the Thunderbirds lost their leading scorer, everyone
else returns from a team that finished as UIL Class 5A state runner-up
with a 36-4 record last season.
74. Camden (N.J.)The former Garden State powerhouse looks to return to national prominence and capture a 12th state title and first since 2000. A strong returning core is led by Lance Ware (Kentucky commit),
Jerome Brewer Jr. and
Taquan Woodley.
75. Woodward Academy (College Park, Ga.)This
group lost to eventual champion Carver in the semis, falling short of the program's first state title. Returning the top four scorers led by 5-star 7-footer
Walker Kessler (North Carolina commit), this group begins as favorites to win the first crown.
77. Sanford (Hockessin, Del.)
78. Sheldon (Sacramento, Calif.)The
Huskies made back-to-back trips to the CIF Open Division state
championship games, but haven't been able to contend with Sierra Canyon.
Marcus Bagley (Arizona State commit), last year's leading scorer, is expected to guide this team back to another potential state title game appearance.
Sheldon forward Marcus Bagley
File photo by David Steutel
80. Mehlville (St. Louis)
81. Hopkins (Minnetonka, Minn.)The defending MSHSL Class AAAA state champions finished No. 47 in the MaxPreps final Top 100 last year after a strong 27-4 season. The Royals are favorites to repeat behind a strong returning core led by
Kerwin Walton (4-star).
82. Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)The Panthers graduated the majority of production but still has the personnel to contend for a fourth consecutive state title. The Philadelphia Public School powerhouse has finished the season ranked in the Top 25 for three consecutive seasons.
84. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)The Braves feature a balanced and deep lineup with the size to compete against the top teams in the CIF.
85. Millbrook (Raleigh, N.C.)The
Wildcats finished 27-2 after falling in
the state semifinals to eventual state champion South Central. This
group has elite length as all five starters stand 6-5 or taller.
86. Gill St. Bernard's (Gladstone, N.J.)This squad advanced to the NJSIAA Non-Public B semifinals last season, and has an opportunity to go even farther this season behind a talented young roster headlined by seniors
Zach Martini (Princeton commit) and
Will Soucie (North Alabama commit).
This unit fell short its first state title, falling to eventual champions Chino Hills by two 2 in the state semifinals. A young, but talented group is led by highly touted sophomores
Kijani Wright (5-star) and
Dylan Andrews (4-star).
This squad shocked many on the national stage last season, climbing to No. 5 in the nation before falling out of the rankings after a regional semifinal loss ended their season. Don't be shocked if this group rises up again.
90. Word of God Christian Academy (Raleigh, N.C.)This program may have landed their biggest star since John Wall as 5-star big man
Isaiah Todd (Michigan commit) is the centerpiece for a talented team with plenty of potential upward mobility.
92. Guyer (Denton, Texas)The
Wildcats have fallen to the eventual state champions in the UIL Class
6A state quarterfinals in each of the past two seasons. Although they
lost De'Vion Harmon and Jalen Wilson to
graduation a strong mix of transfers a returning veterans provide
Guyer with another state title contender.
94. Coronado (Henderson, Nev.)The
Cougars hope to challenge Bishop Gorman's eight-year reign as state
champions after ending 2018-19 with a 70-67 loss to the Gaels in the
Class 4A Desert Region semifinals last season. MaxPreps first team
Sophomore All-American
Jaden Hardy leads the way.
95. ISA Andrew's Osborne AcademyThis
talented group is expected to make some noise on the national scene
behind key returning frontcourt duo Charles Bediako (4-star) and Keon
Ambrose-Hylton (4-star).
98. Trinity Episcopal (Richmond, Va.)The
Titans graduated two seniors from last season and return four
starters and gain one talented transfer in the offseason.
Henry Coleman III (Duke commit) is primed for a monster senior year, while incoming guard
A.J. Williams is expected to play a critical role for this squad.
99. Dominican (Whitefish Bay, Wis.)Dominican
will contend for its first state title since winning five straight from
2011-12 to 2015-16. The Knights offensive attack will again be centered
around 3-star wing
Alex Antetokounmpo, younger brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
100. Heritage Hall (Oklahoma City)The Chargers finished 28-1, losing in the state finals to Kingfisher to finish 28-1. Four returning starters headlined by
Trey Alexander (4-star) look to get this squad over the hump this season.
