National rankings remain fluid approximately one month ahead of Chipotle Nationals field announcement.
Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.) remains No. 1 in the National Top 10 basketball rankings despite suffering an upset loss to an unranked team since the last update two weeks ago.
Utah Prep (Hurricane, Utah) dropped out of the rankings after going 1-4 following a mid-season coaching change. Although top-ranked senior prospect
A.J. Dybantsa tallied 49 points and nine rebounds over the weekend, he was outdone by No. 2-ranked prospect
Darryn Peterson, who exploded for 61 points and the game-winning shot to sink Utah Prep in the showcase individual matchup.
All Nike EYBL Scholastic teams will have an additional opportunity to bolster their resume from March 5-8 at the inaugural Nike EYBL Scholastic tournament.
Five-star junior Dylan Mingo helps Long Island Lutheran pick up back-to-back wins over nationally ranked opponents. (Photo: Eugene Alonzo)
Record: 22-3 | Last week: 1
Despite losing to Veritas Academy (Ontario, Calif.) 42-38 for their second Nike EYBL Scholastic loss of the season, the Bobcats remain at No. 1 in the rankings with wins over No. 2 Montverde Academy, No. 5 IMG Academy, No. 6 Long Island Lutheran and No. 10 Sunrise Christian Academy.
Record: 18-4 | Last week: 2
Captured Montverde Academy Invitational title with wins over MaxPreps Top 25 No. 3 Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) in the semifinals and No. 3 CIA-Bella Vista Prep in the title game. Four games remain in regular season play for the reigning Chipotle Nationals champions.
Record: 17-4 | Last week: 3
Advanced to the Montverde Academy Invitational championship game before falling to the host 51-48. The Bears knocked off Riviera Prep (Miami, Fla.) and Utah Prep (Hurricane, Utah) to reach the championship game of the eight-team bracket.
Record: 20-4 | Last week: 4
Sit in a strong position to earn a bid in their first Chipotle Nationals since 2021-22 with four games remaining on their regular season schedule. Big matchup with No. 3 CIA-Bella Vista looms Feb. 21.
Record: 20-4 | Last week: 5
Escaped with a 73-69 overtime victory against Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) powered by 34 points, six rebounds and five assists from five-star Arkansas signee
Darius Acuff. The Ascenders close out regular season play against No. 3 CIA-Bella Vista, No. 6 Long Island Lutheran and No. 2 Montverde Academy in three crucial showdowns.
Record: 16-5 | Last week: 6
Back-to-back wins over MaxPreps Top 25 No. 15 Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) and No. 12 John Marshall (Richmond, Va.) bolster the Crusaders' resume in a major way. They finish out regular season action this week with games against Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) on Friday and No. 5 IMG Academy on Saturday.
Record: 24-5 | Last week: 8
Five-star Kansas signee
Darryn Peterson set a new Grind Session record with 61 points including the game-winning shot in the final seconds of an 88-86 victory over Utah Prep (Hurricane, Utah). Peterson also piled up seven rebounds and five assists.
Record: 16-7 | Last week: 7
After going 2-1 at the Montverde Academy Invitational, the Dragons secured a big victory over Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) 61-44 led by 19 points from four-star junior
Kaden House.
Record: 24-4 | Last week: 10
Appear to be on the outside looking in for Chipotle Nationals with an 0-4 record against teams in the MaxPreps Top 25 or National Top 10.
Record: 14-5 | Last week: NR
Split a pair of games at the Air Capital Hoopfest over the weekend, knocking off Veritas Academy (Ontario, Calif.) 67-44 before falling to Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) 43-42. The Buffaloes appear in the National Top 10 for the first time this season.
