High school basketball rankings: AZ Compass Prep remains atop National Top 10 despite loss

Six teams in the National Top 10 suffered defeats last week after numerous showdowns between top-ranked opponents re-shaped the order this week.

The most unexpected results were top-ranked AZ Compass Prep losing 61-48 to No. 5 Wasatch Academy and Wasatch Academy falling to Timpview (Provo, Utah) 50-48 in the biggest upset of the high school basketball season to this point.

AZ Compass Prep remains at the top of the rankings because of signature victories over No. 2 Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) and No. 6 Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.).

Although it's early, big-time early season showdowns have left just two teams unbeaten in the National Top 10 as Link Academy (Branson, Mo.) and Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.) remain unblemished. Both teams have the talent required to challenge for the top spot this season.

Skill Factory (Atlanta) is the only team to drop out of the National Top 10 this week after the program was found to have fifth year players on their roster, ruling them ineligible for the national rankings for the remainder of the season. La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.) replaces Skill Factory at No. 8 in the rankings this week after splitting a pair of games to open NIBC action.

Movement should be expected within the rankings throughout the season with numerous showdowns matching up National Top 10 programs throughout the course of the 2022-23 high school basketball season. 1. AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.)

Record: 8-1 | Last week: 1

Despite suffering their first loss in the season against No. 5 Wasatch Academy 61-48, the Dragons maintain the top spot in the national rankings with victories over No. 2 Montverde Academy and No. 6 Sunrise Christian Academy earlier in the season.

Record: 4-1 | Last week: 2

Following a loss to top-ranked AZ Compass Prep to open NIBC play, the Eagles responded with three conference wins at the Sunshine Classic, defeating No. 7 IMG Academy 80-55, MaxPreps Top 25 No. 11 Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.) 56-51 and Legacy Early College (Greenville, S.C.) 85-42.

Record: 7-0 | Last week: 3

Picked up their biggest win so far this season over Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 67-51 at the Marshall County Hoopfest led by 23 points from five-star junior Elliot Cadeau.

Record: 10-0 | Last week: 5

Continue to steadily move up the rankings after victories over West Oaks Academy (Orlando, Fla.) 88-72 and Bella Vista Prep (Scottsdale, Ariz.) 78-62 at the Hussle Classic. Highly regarded freshman Tyran Stokes continues a strong start to the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Bella Vista Prep.

Record: 6-1 | Last week: 6

The Eagles would have been in line for the top spot in the rankings after their stunning 61-48 victory over top-ranked AZ Compass Prep had they not suffered the most shocking upset of the high school basketball season in their prior game. Despite the bad loss in non-conference play, Wasatch Academy sits atop the NIBC standings at 3-0.

Record: 5-2 | Last week: 7

Notched wins over No. 9 Oak Hill Academy 54-52, Legacy School of Sport Sciences (Spring, Texas) 79-47 and Bishop Walsh (Cumberland, Md.) 70-49 at the Air Capital Classic over the weekend. The Buffaloes face No. 8 La Lumiere on Friday at the Bob Kirk Invitational.

Record: 1-1 | Last week: 4

Split a pair of game over the weekend at the Sunshine Classic to tip off the season, falling to No. 2 Montverde Academy 80-55 before defeating No. 9 La Lumiere 65-59. The Ascenders take on MaxPreps Top 25 No. 11 Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.) on Friday and top-ranked AZ Compass Prep on Saturday at Hoophall West.

Record: 5-2 | Last week: NR

Opened up NIBC play with a 76-65 victory over Legacy Early College (Greenville, S.C.) prior to losing 65-59 to No. 7 IMG Academy. The Lakers have a pair of anticipated conference showdowns this weekend at the Bob Kirk Invitational, facing No. 6 Sunrise Christian Academy on Friday and No. 9 Oak Hill Academy on Saturday.

Record: 9-2 | Last week: 9

Kicked off NIBC play with a pair of losses at the Air Capital Hoopfest, falling to No. 6 Sunrise Christian Academy 54-52 and No. 5 Wasatch Academy 68-65. The Warriors look to rebound this weekend at the Bob Kirk Invitational with contests against Montverde Academy on Friday and No. 8 La Lumiere on Saturday.

Record: 5-2 | Last week: 10

Split a pair of games against top DMV opponents over the weekend, defeating St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) 76-73 in overtime before losing to MaxPreps Top 25 No. 25 DeMatha 78-76. Providence pledge Drew Fielder led the way with 18 points and 14 rebounds against St. Frances Academy.