Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 12 Harvard-Westlake

The Wolverines are contenders to capture third Open Division state title in past four seasons behind strong returning core led by four-star Texas commit Joe Sterling.

By Jordan Divens

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Nov 4, 2025, 9:11am

No. 12 Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)

Head coach: David Rebibo

2024-25: 31-3

National ranking: No. 3

State championships: Five (1996, 1997, 2016, 2023, 2024)

Players to watch

C — Dominique Bentho

Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Cole Holden

Height: 6-2 | Class: Junior (2027)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Amir Jones

Height: 6-3 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Georgia State commit

C — Barron Linnekens

Height: 6-9 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Joe Sterling

Height: 6-3 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: No. 105 | Status: Texas commit

G — Pierce Thompson

Height: 6-2 | Class: Junior (2027)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Key Dates

Nov. 22 — vs. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)

Nov. 28 — vs. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Nov. 29 — vs. Coronado (Henderson, Nev.)

Dec. 2 — vs. La Mirada (Calif.)

Dec. 16-20 — 'Iolani Classic

Dec. 26-30 — Desert Holiday Classic

Jan. 2 — at JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)

Jan. 21 — at Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)

Jan. 24 — vs. Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks. Calif.)

Four-star Texas pledge Joe Sterling looks to guide experienced group to state title in Golden State. (PHOTO: Kevin Ballton)