Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 9 McEachern

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

Five-star Rutgers commit Airious Bailey looks to elevate Indians to first state title since 2019.


Head coach: Tremayne Anchrum
2022-23 record: 23-7
National ranking: No. 78
State Championships: 1 (2019)

Players to watch

Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: No. 3 | Status: Committed to Rutgers

Height: 6-3 | Class: Junior (2025)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted



Height: 6-6 | Class: Junior (2025)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-3 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Jaye Nash
Height: 6-2 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2024)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

C — J.D. Palm
Height: 6-9 | Class: Junior (2025)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted



* Player rankings via 247Sports

Key dates

Nov. 11 — vs. Grayson (Loganville, Ga.)
Nov. 18 — vs. Kell (Marietta, Ga.)
Nov. 24 — vs. Columbus (Miami, Fla.)
Dec. 18-23 — City of Palms Classic
Dec. 29 — vs. Camden (N.J.)
Jan. 6 — vs. Grayson (Loganville, Ga.)
Jan. 11-13 — Bass Pro Tournament of Champions
Jan. 15 — vs. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)
Top 10 Rutgers commit Airious Bailey averaged 22 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and three assists per game for McEachern last season. (Photo: Corey Jones)
Top 10 Rutgers commit Airious Bailey averaged 22 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and three assists per game for McEachern last season. (Photo: Corey Jones)