Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 18 Bartlett
By Jordan Divens
Nov 4, 2025, 9:17am
In search of first state title since 2001, four starters return centered around Southeastern Missouri commit Axton Perry, top 60 junior Dylan Jones and top 10 sophomore D.J. Okoth.
Head coach: Richard Real
2024-25: 24-9
National ranking: Unranked
State championships: One (2001)
Players to watch
Height: 6-1 | Class: Freshman (2029)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-6 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: No. 55 | Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-6 | Class: Sophomore (2028)
National rank: No. 9 | Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Southeast Missouri State commit
Height: 6-6 | Class: Freshman (2029)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-0 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted
Height: 6-0 | Class: Sophomore (2028)
National rank: Unranked
| Status: Uncommitted
Key Dates
Nov. 21 — Providence Christian Academy (Murfreesboro, Tenn.)
Dec. 5 — North Little Rock (Ark.)
Dec. 18-23 — City of Palms Classic
Dec. 29-31 — Battle for Nashville
Jan. 6 — at Houston (Germantown, Tenn.)
Jan. 15-17 — Bass Pro Tournament of Champions
Jan. 30 — vs. Houston (Germantown, Tenn.)
Feb. 7 — vs. TBD at O'Fallon Shootout
Top 60 junior Dylan Jones is among the top returners for a the talented group from Volunteer State. (PHOTO: Dave Argyle)
