Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: Players to watch, storylines for No. 8 Archbishop Moeller

By Jordan Divens Nov 11, 2020, 6:33am

Fighting Crusaders seek third straight state title after winning 74 of last 75 games.

Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati) has been a model of consistency over the past three seasons, winning 74 of 75 games dating back to the 2017-18 season.

The Fighting Crusaders return three starters from a team that finished 25-1 for coach Carl Kremer last season, finishing outside of the final MaxPreps Top 25 at No. 28.

Logan Duncomb, Alex Williams, Will McCracken and Evan Mahaffey lead a senior-laden group entering as overwhelming favorites to capture their third straight state title after that quest was ended when Ohio's postseason was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Archbishop Moeller's 2020-21 schedule took a hit with the City of Palms cancellation but there are still games against St. Vincent-St. Mary on Dec. 5 and the Beach Ball Classic after Christmas.



Should this experienced unit run the table and pick up signature wins in the Beach Ball Classic, a top five finish is possible for the Cincinnati powerhouse.
Head coach Carl Kremer
Head coach Carl Kremer
File photo by Michael Noyes
Players to watch

Height: 6-9 | Class: Senior (2022)
National rank: 104 | Status: Committed to Indiana

Height: 6-5 | Class: Junior (2022)
National rank: 191 | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-4 | Class: Senior (2022)
National rank: NR | Status: Committed to UNC Wilmington

Height: 6-6 | Class: Senior (2022)
National rank: NR | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-1 | Class: Senior (2022)
National rank: NR | Status: Uncommitted



Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2021)
National rank: NR | Status: Committed to Furman