Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 11 Harvard-Westlake

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

The Wolverines are contenders to capture third Open Division state title in past four seasons behind strong returning core led by four-star Texas commit Joe Sterling.

No. 11 Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)

Head coach: David Rebibo
2024-25: 31-3
National ranking: No. 3
State championships: Five (1996, 1997, 2016, 2023, 2024)

Players to watch

Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted



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

Height: 6-3 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Georgia State commit

Height: 6-9 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-3 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: No. 105 | Status: Texas commit

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

Key Dates



Nov. 22 — vs. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
Nov. 28 — vs. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Nov. 29 — vs. Coronado (Henderson, Nev.)
Dec. 2 — vs. La Mirada (Calif.)
Dec. 16-20 — 'Iolani Classic
Dec. 26-30 — Desert Holiday Classic
Jan. 2 — at JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Jan. 21 — at Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
Jan. 24 — vs. Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks. Calif.)
Four-star Texas pledge Joe Sterling looks to guide experienced group to state title in Golden State. (PHOTO: Kevin Ballton)
Four-star Texas pledge Joe Sterling looks to guide experienced group to state title in Golden State. (PHOTO: Kevin Ballton)