Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 21 Modesto Christian

By Jordan Divens Nov 2, 2022, 8:59am

Returning top four scorers from last season, CIF Open Division state runner-up in 2021-22 has high expectations this winter.


Head coach: Brice Fantazia
2021-22 record: 30-6
National ranking: Unranked
State championships: 2 (1997, 2004)

Players to watch

Height: 6-3 | Class: Senior (2023)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-0 | Class: Freshman (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted



Height: 6-2 | Class: Senior (2023)
National rank: No. 137 | Status: Committed to San Diego State

Height: 6-6 | Class: Junior (2024)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-10 | Class: Senior (2023)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-3 | Class: Junior (2024)
National rank: No. 30 | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-3 | Class: Senior (2023)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-7 | Class: Senior (2023)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted



*Player rankings via 247Sports

Key dates

Nov. 26 — vs. Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) at NorCal Tip-Off
Dec. 3 — vs. Centennial (Corona, Calif.)
Dec. 17-21 — Capital City Classic
Dec. 27-30 — Holiday Hoops Invitational
Jan. 7 — vs. Liberty (Henderson, Nev.)
Jan. 16 — vs. St. Joseph (Santa Maria, Calif.)
Jan. 20 — vs. St. Rita (Chicago) at Quincy Shootout
Jan. 21 — vs. Vashon (St. Louis, Mo.) at Quincy Shootout
Jamari Phillips earned second team MaxPreps Sophomore All-America honors after averaging 22.9 points last season. (Photo: Sam Stringer)
Jamari Phillips earned second team MaxPreps Sophomore All-America honors after averaging 22.9 points last season. (Photo: Sam Stringer)