Simeon on the rise after defeating Imhotep Charter 53-51 in top 10 showdown.
The Trailblazers enter the national rankings ahead of their much-anticipated showdown against No. 10
Columbus (Miami, Fla.) on Monday at the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Columbus secured a significant win as well last week, knocking off previous No. 4
Camden (N.J.) 75-66 led by 21 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks from top-ranked sophomore
Cameron Boozer.
See this week's complete MaxPreps Top 25 rankings below.
Loyola Chicago commit Miles Rubin drives to the basket in the Wolverines top 10 showdown against Imhotep Charter. (Photo: Jim Simmons)
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 1
Blew past L.C. Bird (Chesterfield) 83-47 in their first game since rising to No. 1. The Justices are led by a balanced attack this season as North Carolina State commit
Dennis Parker Jr. (20.4 points per game), junior
Damon Thompson Jr. (15.1), senior
Jason Rivera (13.9) and highly-regarded freshman
Latrell Allmond (12.0) lead the way offensively.
Record: 12-1 | Last week: 2
Tipped off WCAC play with three lopsided wins last week, including defeating Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.) 88-62 paced by 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds from Maryland signee
Deshawn Harris-Smith. The Panthers face DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) tonight and No. 24 Roselle Catholic on Sunday in a pair of notable upcoming matchups.
Record: 17-1 | Last week: 3
Five-star Texas signee
Ron Holland exploded for 31 points and 15 rebounds while Arizona signee
K.J. Lewis contributed 27 points and 17 rebounds in a 96-57 victory over Cedar Hill. Holland and Lewis also led the way with 13 points apiece in a 57-42 win over Waxahachie (Texas).
Record: 14-0 | Last week: 9
Ascend five spots in the rankings after picking up a pair of signature wins. Defeated Cathedral (Indianapolis) 74-61 paced by 20 points and eight rebounds from Northern Iowa signee
Wesley Rubin and 20 points and four assists from senior
Jalen Griffith. Downed No. 9 Imhotep Charter 53-51 led by 14 points and six rebounds from Loyola Chicago commit
Miles Rubin and 13 points and eight rebounds from Wesley Rubin.
Record: 14-0 | Last week: 5
After defeating Georgetown Prep (North Bethesda, Md.) 62-49 and Archbishop Caroll (Washington, D.C.) 66-48 last week, the Eagles have now won 11 of their first 14 games by double digits. Gonzaga hosts Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.) in a WCAC showdown.
Record: 12-0 | Last week: 6
Took down Nelson (Happy Valley, Ore.) 60-51 led by 24 points, six rebounds and five assists from senior
Adrian Mosley and downed Jesuit (Portland) 67-53 paced by 25 points from Mosley and 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists from Oregon signee
Jackson Shelstad.
Record: 9-2 | Last week: 7
Moved to 6-2 in NIBC play with wins over Bishop Walsh (Cumberland, Md.) 73-47 behind 24 points and eight rebounds from Connecticut pledge
Jayden Ross and National Top 10 No. 7 La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.) 66-63 guided by 21 points, seven assists, five rebounds and four steals from senior
Jayden Reid.
Record: 15-0 | Last week: 10
Notched a pair of big-time wins in close calls last week, defeating National Top 10 No. 6 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) 80-73 in overtime before knocking off WCAC foe Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.) 84-80 in a tough come from behind win on the road.
Record: 9-2 | Last week: 8
Lost a thrilling contest to No. 4 Simeon 53-51 at the Highland Hoops Shootout despite receiving a game-high 15 points from four-star junior
Ahmad Nowell. The Panthers take on a pair of Philadelphia Public League opponents before traveling to the Spalding Hoophall Classic for a matchup with Cardinal Hayes (Bronx, N.Y.) on Sunday.
Record: 13-3 | Last week: 11
Secured another signature victory last week, taking down previous No. 4 Camden (N.J.) 75-66 led by 21 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks from
Cameron Boozer. Another showdown awaits the Explorers this week against No. 20 Sierra Canyon on Monday at the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Record: 8-1 | Last week: 4
Split a pair of showdowns against ranked opponents last week, falling to No. 10 Columbus 75-66 despite a game-high 33 points from five-star Kentucky signee
D.J. Wagner before defeating No. 14 Don Bosco Prep 83-68 in a comeback victory sparked by 20 points, five rebounds and five assists from Wagner. The Panthers face No. 15 Centennial on Saturday and Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) on Monday at the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Record: 9-1 | Last week: 15
Opened Philadelphia Catholic League play with three wins last week, defeating Bonner-Prendergast (Drexel Hill, Pa.) 67-51, West Catholic (Philadelphia) 57-56 and Devon Prep (Devon, Pa.) 61-47. Baylor commit
Robert Wright III led the way with 19 of his game-high 25 points coming in the second half of the comeback victory over West Catholic. The Saints take on Vashon (St. Louis, Mo.) on Sunday at the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Record: 9-1 | Last week: 13
Five-star junior
Dylan Harper dropped a career-high 36 points, five rebounds and three assists in a 83-68 loss to No. 11 Camden at the Iverson Classic. The Ironmen suffer their first setback of the season after capturing the John Wall Holiday Invitational and securing a signature win over No. 14 Centennial.
Record: 14-3 | Last week: 16
Picked up a quality in-state win over Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) 69-60 behind a balanced effort as Duke signee
Jared McCain and senior
Mike Price each had 16 points, junior
Eric Freeny chipped in 14 points and Loyola Marymount pledge
Aaron McBride had 11 points. The Huskies continue their ambitious national schedule with a showdown against No. 11 Camden on Saturday at the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Record: 18-1 | Last week: 18
Notre Dame signee
Brady Dunlap led the way with 38 points in a 74-66 triple-overtime victory over previously unbeaten Bishop Montgomery (Torrance, Calif.). The Wolverines face Crespi (Encino, Calif.) on Wednesday and Loyola (Los Angeles) on Friday this week.
Record: 14-0 | Last week: 17
Although the Giants have yet to face an out-of-state opponent this season, they have defeated many of the top teams in the Hoosier State including Cathedral (Indianapolis) 62-50 back on Dec. 10. Valparaiso commit
Zane Doughty (14.9 points per game), four-star junior
K.J. Windham (10.3), senior
Sheridan Sharp (9.8) and senior
Clay Butler (9.7) lead a balanced scoring attack.
Record: 18-1 | Last week: 19
Defeated Etiwanda (Calif.) for the second time in nine days, knocking off the Eagles 52-45 led by senior
Isaiah Fields (12), junior
Darrell Morris (11) and Boise State signee
Andrew Meadow (11). The Wildcats lone loss came against Rancho Christian (Temecula, Calif.) by seven points at the Classic at Damien.
Record: 17-3 | Last week: 20
All three losses came against opponents ranked higher in the rankings, falling to No. 2 Paul VI, No. 3 Duncanville and No. 14 Centennial earlier in the year. Top-ranked junior
Tre Johnson leads the way, averaging 22.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
Record: 16-2 | Last week: 24
Improved to 5-0 in Baltimore Catholic League play, defeating St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) 62-59 before blowing past Calvert Hall (Baltimore) 63-35 and McDonogh (Owings Mills, Md.) 92-60.
Record: 15-3 | Last week: NR
Upset previous No. 14 Wheeler (Marietta, Ga.) 66-55 behind a game-high 22 points from
Bronny James to re-enter the MaxPreps Top 25 ahead of their showdown with No. 10 Columbus at the Spalding Hoophall Classic on Monday.
Record: 19-1 | Last week: 21
Following back-to-back Class 5A state championship victories, the Timberwolves are among the favorites to win the Class 6A state title after moving up to the highest classification in the Lone Star State prior to the season. Beaumont United has won 36 of their past 37 games dating back to last season.
Record: 11-1 | Last week: 25
Commenced Philadelphia Catholic League play with a trio of lopsided wins, defeating Archbishop Wood (Warminster) 77-56, Cardinal O'Hara (Springfield) 59-41 and Bonner-Pendergast (Drexel Hill) 66-39.
Record: 12-0 | Last week: 23
Have won every game by at least 16 points this season, winning by an average margin of victory of 30.8 points over their first dozen games. Creighton pledge
Josiah Dotzler (17.1 points per game), junior
Jaden Jackson (15.9), sophomore
Robert Garcia (10.7) and senior
Jaxon Stueve (9.0) lead a balanced offensive attack that averages 79.5 points per contest.
Record: 4-3 | Last week: NR
After beginning the season ranked No. 1, the Lions started 0-3 to drop out of the national rankings for one week. The defending NJSIAA Tournament of Champions winner have an opportunity to bolster their national resume this weekend at the Spalding Hoophall Classic against No. 2 Paul VI on Sunday.
Record: 11-3 | Last week: NR
Re-enter the MaxPreps Top 25 after over a month hiatus prior to a pair of significant in-state matchups against undefeated Olympic (Charlotte, N.C.) on Friday and Carmel Christian (Matthews, N.C.) on Saturday. Myers Park is led by four players who average double-digits as Wofford commit
Elijah Strong (16.6 points per game), four-star junior
Sir Mohammed (14.4), top 20 sophomore
Sadiq White Jr. (11.4) and four-star junior
Bishop Boswell (10.1) are the centerpieces of a talent-laden roster.
