Controversial result sees AZ Compass Prep drop two spots in the national rankings.
The National Top 10 continues to take shape as upset shake-up the independent hoops scene entering the New Year with an eye toward GEICO Nationals.
Although AZ Compass Prep was not given a loss on their official regular season tally, research is still being done around a recent result that saw them fall 67-60 to
Red Rock Academy (Las Vegas). Representatives from AZ Compass Prep claim the game was a midseason exhibition, while Red Rock Academy representatives argue the game was a regular-season contest. No official determination has been made from MaxPreps to this point, but the Dragons drop two spots in the rankings due to the circumstances surrounding the result.
No. 9
Huntington Prep (Huntington, W. Va.) makes its season debut in the national rankings after capturing the Chick-fil-A Classic National Division title with a blowout victory over previous No. 3 IMG Academy. A talented roster appears to be gelling after three impressive wins in the Palmetto State.
The La Porte Invitational takes center stage this weekend as numerous big-time NIBC showdowns headline the three-day event on the campus of No. 7 La Lumiere.
No. 2 Prolific Prep celebrates its John Wall Holiday Invitational title. (Photo: Jerrell Jordan)
Record: 14-0 | Last week: 1
Maintains the top spot after picking up wins over Our Saviour Lutheran (Bronx, N.Y.) 61-55 and George School (Newtown, Pa.) 73-58 at the Jordan Holiday Classic. Recent North Carolina commit
Elliot Cadeau led the way with 16 points and 12 assists in the win over George School.
Record: 17-0 | Last week: 2
Captured the John Wall Holiday Invitational T.J. Warren Bracket title with wins over Cannon (Concord, N.C.) 83-65, Combine Academy (Lincolnton, N.C.) 81-69 and Word of God Christian Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) 81-74. Auburn signee
Aden Holloway was tournament MVP, while Xavier commit
Trey Green and freshman sensation
Tyran Stokes were named to the all-tournament team.
Record: 9-2 | Last week: 5
Following a 14-day layoff for the holiday season, the Eagles return to the court this week with a showdown against No. 4 Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.) on Thursday and No. 8 Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah) on Friday at the La Porte Invitational.
Record: 9-2 | Last week: 6
Return to the hardwood for the first time since Dec. 17 with matchups against No. 3 Montverde Academy on Thursday and No. 6 IMG Academy on Saturday at the La Porte Invitational. The Buffaloes have a daunting upcoming schedule that includes a trip to the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend and a rematch with Montverde Academy at the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
Record: 10-2
| Last week: 4
Take on Legacy Early College (Greenville, S.C.) on Friday and Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) on Saturday at the La Porte Invitational following their controversial mid-season result.
Record: 7-3 | Last week: 3
Drops three spots after consecutive defeats to ranked opponents. The Ascenders were stunned by No. 9 Huntington Prep 67-46 in a lopsided title contest in the Chick-fil-A Classic National Division title game before falling to MaxPreps Top 25 No. 10 St. John's (Washington, D.C.) 80-73 in overtime at the Behan Strong Invitational.
Record: 7-3 | Last week: 7
A tough upcoming stretch sees the Lakers face four ranked opponents over the next 12 days. La Lumiere takes on No. 8 Wasatch Academy on Thursday and MaxPreps Top 25 No. 7 Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.) on Saturday before facing No. 3 Montverde Academy on Jan. 14 at the Spalding Hoophall Classic and No. 10 Huntington Prep at the Flyin' to the Hoop Invitational on Jan. 16.
Record: 8-4 | Last week: 8
Looks to bounce back from an unexpected loss to South Shore (Brooklyn, N.Y.) on Dec. 19 with a pair of matchups against ranked teams at the La Porte Invitational. The Tigers face No. 7 La Lumiere on Thursday and No. 3 Montverde Academy on Friday.
Record: 10-5 | Last week: NR
Carries momentum into 2023 after defeating Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) 67-54, Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 79-67 and No. 6 IMG Academy 67-46 to capture the Chick-fil-A Classic National Division title. Three-star senior
Maki Johnson was tournament Most Valuable Player, while junior
Larry Johnson Jr. earned Most Outstanding Player of the National Division.
Record: 12-4 | Last week: NR
Rejoins the National Top 10 after debuting in the rankings on Dec. 14. DME Academy received the nod for the No. 10 spot after previous No. 9 St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.) and No. 10 Bella Vista Prep (Scottsdale, Ariz.) each suffered losses last week.
