2021-22: 24-5
Breakdown: Return four starters from last season including top 150 Alabama commit
R.J. Johnson. The Tigers are favorites to capture their first state title since 1999 and begin the season ranked No. 79 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 100.
2021-22: 23-6
Breakdown: After reaching the Class 3A state title game last season, the Grizzlies are favorites to capture the crown in 2022-23 behind returning all-state tournament selections
Kellen Jedlicka and
Luke Lentfer.
2021-22: 25-5
Breakdown: Top 25 Colorado commit
Cody Williams and No. 3-ranked sophomore
Koa Peat return to defend the first state championship in school history. The Pumas begin the season ranked No. 19 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
2021-22: 24-4
Breakdown: An experienced core has compiled a 46-8 record over the past two seasons
and advanced to the state quarterfinals last season. Top 60 junior
Dallas Thomas is the catalyst for No. 90 in the Preseason Top 100.
2021-22: 33-1, No. 2 in final MaxPreps Top 25
2021-22: 26-2
Breakdown: Return four of their top five scorers from a team that reached the Class 5A state title game in 2021-22.
Nick Randall,
Colin Hayes,
Domenic Leone and
Ty Brown are among the top returners for a senior-laden roster.
2021-22: 25-2
Breakdown: After losing by one point in the Division I state title game last season, 2021-22 all-state selections
Mekhi Conner and
Timaury Gay highlight a group returning for vengeance this season.
2021-22: 14-9
Breakdown: 2021-22 second team all-state selection
Isaiah Hynson is expected to be the catalyst for the Sallies in 2022-23. They open up their campaign with a showdown against nationally ranked Neumann-Goretti.
2021-22: 29-2, No. 20 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Breakdown: Top 10 preseason team fell in the first round of the inaugural State Champions Invitational after capturing the DCSAA title last year. The Quakers return three of their top four contributors from 20221-22 in
Caleb Williams,
Cam Gillus and
Jalen Rougier-Roane.
2021-22: 29-2, No. 18 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Breakdown: Begin the season ranked No. 8 after capturing the state title in Florida's highest classification last season behind 2021-22 MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year
Cameron Boozer and first team Freshman All-America selection
Cayden Boozer.
2021-22: 25-5
Breakdown: Return to the Peach State's highest classification as favorites to capture the program's third state title in the past four seasons. Top-ranked senior prospect
Isaiah Collier headlines the roster for the No. 7-ranked Wildcats.
2021-22: 14-4
Breakdown: Second team Division I all-state selection
Jonny Philbrick and all-state honorable mention selection
Noa Donnelly lead the charge for the Surfriders this season.
2021-22: 24-3
Breakdown: Top 100 junior
Liam Campbell is the catalyst for the reigning Class 5A state champions. The Storm begin the season ranked No. 83 in the Preseason Top 100.
2021-22: 26-6
Breakdown: Top 10 Michigan State commit
Xavier Booker,
Jaron Tibbs and
Jake Davis return to the starting rotation for the defending state champions in Indiana's highest classification. They begin the season ranked No. 22 in the nation.
2021-22: 13-12
Breakdown: The return of five-star Iowa State commit
Omaha Biliew bolsters the Warriors roster in a major way. Waukee is looking for its second state title in the past three seasons and begins the year ranked No. 98.
2021-22: 21-4
Breakdown: 2021-22 Class 6A state player of the year
Grant Stubblefield looks to lead the program to its first state title since 2019 and sixth state title since 2013.
2021-22: 37-1, No. 16 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Breakdown: After capturing the school's first state title since 1951, the Cardinals begin the season ranked No. 16 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25. They return each of their top three scorers from last season in Morehead State pledge
Jerone Morton,
Sam Parrish and
Trent Edwards.
2021-22: 28-5
Breakdown: The Greenies begin the season ranked No. 70 in the Preseason Top 100 after losing just one key contributor from last season.
Chris Lockett Jr,
Canin Jefferson and
Todd Jones are the top returners for the defending state champions.
2021-22: 19-3
Breakdown: Return each of their top two scorers and five of their top seven from a team that reached the Class A state semifinals last season. Seniors
Brady Saunders and
Brock Flagg each averaged 13.9 or more points in 2021-22.
2021-22: 21-7
Breakdown: Former St. Stephen's & St. Agnes coach Mike Jones takes over the reigns of a program that has a rich history of tradition. The Stags begin the season ranked No. 32 in the Preseason Top 100 behind an experienced core.
2021-22: 23-2
Breakdown: Following a run to the school's first ever state championship last season, all-state selection
Jahmari Hamilton-Brown looks to guide the Lancers to a repeat.
2021-22: 26-6
Breakdown: Top 50 senior and Ohio State commit
Taison Chatman along with
Thomas Humphries and
Patrick Bath anchor a talented cast. Begin the season ranked No. 28 in the nation after capturing the Class AAA state crown last year.
2021-22: 25-4
Breakdown: Proved themselves worthy of the top spot out of the Magnolia State after knocking off out-of-state power Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, Tenn.) in an early season tilt.
2021-22: 27-4
Breakdown: Although the Wolverines begin the season ranked just outside the MaxPreps Top 25 at No. 26, an ambitious schedule gives the experienced group the ability to ascend quickly.
2021-22: 26-1
Breakdown: Reigning Class A state champions carry momentum into the 2022-23 season after 18 consecutive wins to close out last year. Senior
Dougie Peoples returns after scoring 37 points and hitting a game-winning 30-foot shot at the buzzer of the state title game last season.
2021-22: 25-4
Breakdown: Return the majority of their roster from a team that reached the Class A state title game. Three-star Creighton commit
Josiah Dotzler,
Jaden Jackson and
Jacob Arop are the top returners for the No. 46-ranked team in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 100.
2021-22: 30-1, No. 23 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Breakdown: No. 11-ranked team in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 tied the national record with nine straight state titles before falling to Liberty in the title game last year. The Gaels bring back a trio of top 50 prospects in Ohio State pledge
Juni Mobley,
Jase Richardson and
Christopher Nwuli.
2021-22: 19-1
Breakdown: First team all-state selection
Tyler Bike and honorable mention all-state selection
Mark Nyomah are the top returners for the reigning Division I state champions.
2021-22: 29-2, No. 4 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Breakdown: Defending New Jersey Tournament of Champions winner begins the season ranked No. 1 nationally behind dynamic duo of Duke commit
MacKenzie Mgbako and North Carolina pledge
Simeon Wilcher.
2021-22: 24-4
Breakdown: Bring back five of their top six contributors from last season highlighted by their top scorer
Exodus Ayers. The Bears advanced to the Class 5A state semifinals in 2021-22.
2021-22: 26-3, No. 7 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Breakdown: Open the season ranked No. 9 in the MaxPreps Top 25 led by 2021-22 MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year
Ian Jackson and top 150 juniors
Adam Nije and
Elijah Moore.
2021-22: 17-9
Breakdown: Top 100 prospects
Bishop Boswell and
Sir Mohammed highlight a talented team expected to bring back each of its top five contributors. Myers Park begins the campaign ranked No. 29 in the Preseason Top 100.
2021-22: 18-6
Breakdown: 2021-22 first team all-state selection
Anthony Doppler and second team all-state selection
Isaiah Schafer are the top returners for the Patriots.
2021-22: 25-2, No. 22 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Breakdown: Reigning Division I state champions begin the season ranked No. 23 in the nation with three returning starters in top 50 Ohio State commit
Devin Royal,
Gavin Headings and
Juwan Turner.
2021-22: 24-4
Breakdown: Begin the season ranked No. 47 in the Preseason Top 100 after advancing to the Class 5A state title game last year. The Eagles look to capture their second state title in the past three seasons behind top 50 Oklahoma State commit
Brandon Garrison.
2021-22: 23-4
Breakdown: Top 60 Oregon commit
Jackson Shelstad will again be the catalyst for a program in search of its first state title since 2016 and sixth overall.
2021-22: 29-4, No. 11 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Breakdown: Ranked No. 5 in the nation to start the season behind a roster loaded with talent led by the No. 3-ranked senior prospect
Justin Edwards.
Rahmir Barno,
Ahmad Nowell and
Makye Taylor are other top returners.
2021-22: 18-8
Breakdown: 2021-22 all-state selection
Eze Wali is the top returner for a group that captured the program's 20th state title in improbable fashion last season
2021-22: 23-4
Breakdown: Top 50 sophomore
Treyvon Maddox joins a roster that returns six of its top eight scorers from a run to the Class AA state title last season.
2021-22: 26-0
Breakdown: Return each of their top five contributors from an unbeaten run to the Class A state title last season.
Isaac Bruns,
Randy Rosenquist and
Jaxson Wingert are the top returning starters respectively.
2021-22: 33-7
Breakdown: Start the season ranked just outside the top 50 nationally at No. 52 in the Preseason Top 100. The Panthers have high expectations this year with a lengthy front line that is highlighted by
Javar Daniel,
Matthew Stokes and
Christian Alston.
2021-22: 35-1, No. 1 in final MaxPreps Top 25
Breakdown: Reigning national champions begin the season at No. 2 in the preseason rankings behind a strong returning cast led by 2021-22 MaxPreps Junior of the Year
Ronald Holland. UIL sanctions loom over the program as head coach David Peavy is suspended for the season.
2021-22: 19-7
Breakdown: Return three of their top five contributors from a team that advanced to the Class 6A state title game last season. Senior guard
Max Toombs will again be the catalyst after leading the team in scoring in 2021-22.
2021-22: 22-4
Breakdown: Sharif Sharif,
Mo Kanneh and
Drew Bessette form a strong core for the 18-time state champions. The Green Knights own a remarkable 149-64 record in state tournament history with 34 title game appearances.
2021-22: 27-3
Breakdown: Defending Class 4A state champions begin the season ranked No. 48 in the country behind a strong returning rotation headlined by five-star junior
Zoom Diallo and last year's state title game hero
Tyce Paulsen.
2021-22: 25-2
Breakdown: Advanced to the Class AAA state title game last season before losing by one point. First team all-state selections
Braden Chapman and
Cole Chapman return alongside second team all-state selection
Jaedan Holstein.
2021-22: 27-3
Breakdown: Top 40 Iowa State commit
Milan Momcilovic and top 100 junior
Nick Janowski look to anchor a group that lost a number of key pieces to graduation from its Division 2 state title run. The Pirates begin the year ranked No. 45.
2021-22: 22-6
Breakdown: Advanced to the Class 4A state title game last season before losing to Thunder Basin for the third time on the campaign. Returning all-state selections
Drew Jackson and
Garet Schlabs look to guide the program to its first state title since 2006.