MaxPreps Independent Top 10 boys basketball national rankings

1. (No. 3 last week) IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), 18-1
There's a new leader of the pack. IMG Academy impressed over the weekend after picking up double-digit victories over Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, Tenn.) and Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah). Five-star point guard Trevon Duval has been the catalyst for the Ascenders, averaging a team-high 16.1 points, 7.7 assists and 2.9 steals per game. IMG has beaten nine teams that have appeared in the High School Top 25 or Independent Top 10 rankings this season.

2. (1) La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.), 16-1
The Lakers dropped a 76-74 heartbreaker to High School Top 25 No. 2 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) on Monday at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. But La Lumiere still has double-digit wins over previous Independent Top 10-ranked Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) and Hamilton Heights Christian Academy on its resume.

3. (4) Montverde Academy (Fla.), 15-2
Montverde Academy actually jumps up a spot after falling to High School Top 25 No. 4 Memphis East (Memphis, Tenn.) 59-56 in the Bass Pro Shops Tournament semifinals over the weekend. But 5-star R.J. Barrett pumped in 28 points to help throttle Findlay Prep 79-65. The Eagles also topped High School Top 25 No. 15 Bishop Montgomery (Torrance, Calif.) 73-67 and will battle 5-star Kevin Knox and Tampa Catholic at the National Hoopfest on Saturday in Florida.

4. (9) Huntington St. Joseph Prep (W. Va.), 14-3
The high-flying Irish skyrocket five spots after a 3-point buzzer-beater from Rasir Bolton to knock off No. 5 Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.) 66-64 in dramatic fashion Sunday at Flyin' To The Hoop in Ohio.

5. (2) Prolific Prep Academy (Napa, Calif.), 15-1
Prolific Prep looks to rebound against a solid Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.) squad on Wednesday after enduring its first loss of the season. Look for Duke commit Gary Trent Jr. to continue his scoring prowess after tallying 33 points on Sunday. 6. (7) Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.), 18-3
Oak Hill Academy lost to High School Top 25 No. 1 Nathan Hale (Seattle) and the nation's top recruit, Michael Porter Jr., by three points on Monday. But the Warriors are still the defending Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals champions and head coach Steve Smith has over 1,000 wins in his career - don't count them out just yet.

7. (NR) Rock Creek Christian Academy (Upper Marlboro, Md.), 12-0
The undefeated Eagles defeated No. 8 Westtown (Pa.) 63-54 earlier this season and are one of only two teams to top the Moose. Rock Creek Christian faces a tough, undefeated Wise (Upper Marlboro, Md.) bunch Saturday at the DMV Classic in Maryland.

8. (NR) Westtown (Pa.), 18-2
Arizona commit Brandon Randolph dropped 28 points in spurring the Moose to a convincing 66-54 win over Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.) on Saturday. The lethal 5-star combo of Mohamed Bamba and Cameron Reddish makes Westtown one of the most talented teams in the country.

9. (NR) The Rock (Gainesville, Fla.), 19-1
The one-loss Lions own a signature victory against Hamilton Heights Christian Academy and have reeled off 18 straight wins. The Rock has a huge statement game against No. 1 IMG Academy on Saturday at the Vince Murray Memorial Challenge in Florida.

10. (NR) Southwest Christian Academy (Little Rock, Ark.), 20-0
The undefeated Lions dispatched 25-2 Pro-Vision Academy (Houston) 59-49 on Saturday. Southwest Christian Academy seeks a marquee victory over Hamilton Heights Christian Academy next Saturday at the Hot Bed Classic in Mississippi.

Keep an eye on: St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.), West Oaks Academy (Orlando, Fla.), Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.), Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah), Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, Tenn.), First Love Christian Academy (Washington, Pa.)