Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 25 Salesian

Stanford commit Elijah Obenyah leads senior-laden group that returns four starters from Open Division state quarterfinal run.

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Nov 4, 2025, 9:25am
No. 25 Salesian (Richmond, Calif.)

Head coach: Bill Mellis
2024-25: 27-4
National ranking: No. 92
State championships: One (2009)

Players to watch

Height: 6-1 | Class: Sophomore (2028)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-0 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-0 | Class: Junior (2027)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-6 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: No. 141 | Status: Stanford commit

Height: 6-5 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

F — Leon Powe
Height: 6-6 | Class: Senior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Key Dates

Dec. 11-13 — Gridley Invitational
Dec. 26-30 — The Classic at Damien
Jan. 1-3 — Hoophall West tournament
Jan. 19 — vs. Modesto Christian (Modesto, Calif.)
Jan. 26 — vs. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
Three-star Stanford pledge Elias Obenyah averaged 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest last season. (PHOTO: Greg Jungerman)
Three-star Stanford pledge Elias Obenyah averaged 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest last season. (PHOTO: Greg Jungerman)

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