Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 25 Oak Cliff Faith Family

By Jordan Divens Nov 8, 2023, 9:50am

Two-time defending UIL Class 4A state champions have high expectations this season behind a strong returning core led by three-star Colorado commit Doryan Onwuchekwa.


Head coach: Brandon Thomas
2022-23 record: 32-3
National ranking: No. 28
State Championships: 3 (2019, 2022, 2023)

Players to watch

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



Height: 5-11 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-10 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Committed to Colorado

Height: 6-7 | Class: Sophomore (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-1 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 5-10 | Class: Sophomore (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted



* Player rankings via 247Sports

Key dates

Nov. 11 — vs. Lancaster (Texas)
Nov. 24 — vs. Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
Dec. 1 — vs. Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Dec. 2 — vs. Combine Academy (Lincolnton, N.C.)
Dec. 8 — vs. Orlando Christian Prep (Orlando, Fla.)
Dec. 9 — vs. Bartlett (Tenn.)
Dec. 27- 30 — Torrey Pines Holiday Tournament
Jan. 12 — vs. St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, Ohio)
Jan. 13 — vs. Garfield Heights (Ohio)
Jan. 19 — vs. Link Academy (Branson, Mo.)
Jan. 20 — vs. Vashon (St. Louis, Mo.)
Three-star Colorado commit Doryan Onwuchekwa is the top returner for the two-time defending state champions. (Photo: Alex Garza)
Three-star Colorado commit Doryan Onwuchekwa is the top returner for the two-time defending state champions. (Photo: Alex Garza)