The Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings were released last week and we now expand our look at the next 75 best in the game.
The teams in the top 100 all have excellent pedigree, a tradition of success and big-time players fueling expectations of jumping into the MaxPreps Top 25 as the season progresses. Some are returning state champions while others are top contenders to bring home a title in 2022-23.
Our expanded list is dominated by five states — California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. That quintet combined to place 37 teams on the list.
In total, 30 different states along with the District of Columbia are represented. Twenty-five of the 30 states had multiple teams selected and Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania each had four or more teams on the list.
Make sure to check back throughout the week for continued preseason high school basketball content as our list of the top tournaments and events to watch for the 2023-24 season and the best players in all 50 states are on the docket.
Read on for a breakdown of the top 100 teams from coast-to-coast.
Flory Bidunga and No. 26 Kokomo met Mark Zackery (with ball) and No. 55 Ben Davis for Indiana's Class 4A state title last March. (Photo: Raymond Nanko)
2022-23: 26-4, No. 8 in final rankings
Begin the season as the team to beat in high school basketball behind
Cameron Boozer and a strong supporting cast. The Explorers boast one of
the toughest schedules in the nation.
2022-23: 22-3, No. 3 in final rankings
After a second-place finish in the NIBC, the Crusaders look to build on
their success behind a loaded roster led by reigning NIBC Player of the
Year
V.J. Edgecombe.
2022-23: 31-4, No. 9 in final rankings
Two-time defending Washington Catholic Athletic Conference regular season champions
feature an embarrassment of riches this season headlined by four-star
Duke commits
Patrick Ngongba and
Darren Harris.
2022-23: 33-2, No. 6 in final rankings
2022-23: 28-0, No. 1 in final rankings
Reigning national champions have the opportunity to compete for the top spot once again this season behind James Madison commit
Damon Thompson and top 40 sophomore prospect
Latrell Allmond.
2022-23: 26-3, No. 30 in final rankings
The Ironmen return three of their top four contributors from last season led by No. 2-ranked Class of 2024 prospect
Dylan Harper.
2022-23: 29-4, No. 16 in final rankings
Defending State Champions Invitational winner returns four of their top
five contributors from last season guided by Georgetown commit
Caleb Williams.
2022-23: 28-4, No. 21 in final rankings
2022-23: 23-7, No. 78 in final rankings
Among the favorites to capture their first state championship since 2019 behind No. 3-ranked senior prospect
Airious Bailey.
2022-23: 29-0, No. 25 in final rankings
Two-time defending Division IV state champions bring a 49-game win
streak into the season and are the team to beat in the Buckeye State as
they return all five starters and add top 40 sophomore prospect
T.J. Crumble.
2022-23: 26-11, No. 83 in final rankings
In search of their first MaxPreps Top 25 finish since finishing No. 8 in 2017, the WCAC title contender features three top 100 junior prospects as four-star center
Christian Gurdak joins top 75 guards
Derek Dixon and
Nykolas Lewis.
2022-23: 22-10, No. 63 in final rankings
Defending CHSAA Class AA champions return four starters from last season headlined by their dynamic
guard duo of four-star Kentucky pledge
Boogie Fland and three-star junior prospect
Danny Carbuccia.
2022-23: 30-1, No. 12 in final rankings
Two-time defending state champions return eight key contributors and
three starters from last season in No. 4-ranked junior prospect
Koa Peat, senior guard
Barron Silsby and junior wing
D'Andre Harrison.
2022-23: 24-6, No. 65 in final rankings
After reaching the Class AAAAAAA state semifinals last season, the Rams return four starters and add top 20 Georgia commit
Jacob Wilkins.
2022-23: 26-7, No. 39 in final rankings
Defending football national champions will be a tough out on the hardwood this season with four of their top five
contributors returning led by top 40 junior
Elzie Harrington and No. 2-ranked sophomore
Brandon McCoy Jr.
2022-23: 34-2, No. 44 in final rankings
Following a streak of 32 consecutive wins to close out the 2022-23
season, the Redbirds are favorites to repeat as Class 3A state champions
with the offseason addition of top 75 Iowa commit
Cooper Koch.
2022-23: 32-0, No. 13 in final rankings
The highest-scoring team in high school basketball last season averaged
88 points per contest en route to an unbeaten season and Class 3A state
title. The Vikings return three starters.
2022-23: 19-10, Unranked
The Pioneers feature one of the most talented starting fives in the MaxPreps Top 25 as top 30 junior
Jamier Jones joins a strong returning core.
2022-23: 29-3, No. 19 in final rankings
The Vikings return three starters from a team that reached the Class 4A state semifinals as five-star Duke commit
Isaiah Evans, senior guard
Trey Maxwell and sophomore guard
Ashton Pierce are primed for big seasons.
2022-23: 31-1, No. 48 in final rankings
Heavy favorite to repeat as Class 4A state champions returns four starters headlined by three-star Pittsburgh commit
Brandin Cummings and five-star junior
Meleek Thomas.
2022-23: 16-14, Unranked
A revamped roster looks to find footing early
with three newcomers entering the starting five as top 30
senior
Bryson Tucker, three-star Florida State commit
A.J. Swinton and sophomore forward
Steve Huan join the fold.
2022-23: 30-0, No. 26 in final rankings
Following their first state title run since 1934, expectations remain high for the Redbirds with three returning
starters including Northern Iowa commit
Will Hornseth and Wisconsin commit
John Kinziger.
2022-23: 25-3, No. 33 in final rankings
A strong mixture of returning talent and key additions give this group
the ability to outplay their preseason ranking behind reigning MaxPreps
Utah Player of the Year
Brody Kozlowski.
2022-23: 26-2, No. 42 in final rankings
Defending Class 6A state champions look to become the fourth team from
the Sooner State to finish the season ranked in the MaxPreps Top 25
behind their catalyst Wyoming commit
Dylan Warlick.
2022-23: 32-3, No. 28 in final rankings
Two-time defending Class 4A state champions begin the year as the top team from the Lone Star State powered by three-star Colorado
commit
Doryan Onwuchekwa.
2022-23: 29-1, No. 2 in final rankings
The Class 6A field is wide open this season and the Panthers are among
the teams to beat despite heavy turnover due to graduation. Four-star
juniors
B.J. Davis-Ray and
Kayden Edwards lead a revamped unit.
2022-23: 24-5, No. 79 in final rankings
After reaching the state title game last season, the Wildkats are among the favorites to capture the Class 4A state crown behind five-star Kansas pledge
Flory Bidunga.
2022-23: 30-3, No. 5 in final rankings
Top 30 Connecticut commit
Ahmad Nowell looks to guide a talented but inexperienced group in search of their third consecutive MaxPreps Top 25 finish.
2022-23: 32-8, Unranked
Return four starters headlined by top 75 junior guard
Kingston Flemings and promising sophomore wing
Isaiah Ward after reaching the Class 6A state semifinals last year.
2022-23: 19-9, Unranked
Return four starters led by five-star Miami commit
Jalil Bethea from a group that reached the Class 6A state semifinals last season.
2022-23: 28-4, Unranked
Defending
Class 5A state champions return each of their top seven scorers from
last season on a senior-laden roster guided by guard
Clayton Jackson and forward
Nashawn Davis.
2022-23: 17-11, Unranked
After
reaching the Class 5A state semifinals last season, the Raiders
are contenders for the Philadelphia Catholic League crown and state
title behind a talented returning core led by top 60 Georgetown commit
Thomas Sorber.
2022-23: 28-6, Unranked
Four-star
junior
Malachi Moreno is the centerpiece for a group that returns all
five starters and will be among the favorites to capture the KHSAA Sweet
16 state title.
2022-23: 31-4, No. 64 in final rankings
Defending Class 7A state champions return three starters from last season
led by a pair of all-state selections in junior guard
Salim London and junior center
DeWayne Brown.
2022-23: 28-2, No. 36 in final rankings
Defending Class AAAAAA state champions are favorites to repeat, returning three starters from last season led by three-star USF commit
C.J. Brown.
One of the top-ranked teams from the DMV area, the Bulldogs feature a talented roster led by Holy Cross commit
Tyler Boston, Old Dominion commit
Caden Diggs and top 150 junior
Eric Reibe.
2022-23: 27-7, Unranked
Top 25 sophomore
J.J. Andrews and three-star Louisiana Tech commit
Landren Blocker return to lead the defending Class 4A state champions.
2022-23: 27-7, Unranked
Defending Class 6A state champions return four starters from last season headlined by No. 3-ranked sophomore
Caleb Holt.
2022-23: 21-13, Unranked
The Stags look to return to national prominence this season and begin the campaign as the fourth team ranked out of the loaded WCAC led by three-star Villanova commit
Malcolm Thomas.
2022-23: 23-2, No. 4 in final rankings
Although the Panthers lost the majority of their production last season due to graduation, top 25 senior
Billy Richmond will look to keep the Garden State powerhouse formidable again this season.
2022-23: 36-3, No. 15 in final rankings
Following a runner-up finish in the Class 6A state tournament last season, the Timberwolves return a respectable core despite losing each of their top two scorers to graduation.
2022-23: 24-5, Unranked
The Purple Roses return nearly all production from last season headlined by four-star Villanova commit
Matthew Hodge.
One
of the top contenders to capture the Class 6A state championship
this season, the Panthers return four first team all-district selections
including reigning District 3-6A MVP
K.D. Davis.
2022-23: 23-11, No. 70 in final rankings
Although the Trailblazers come into the year under-the-radar compared to recent seasons, they have the pieces to compete for an Open Division state tournament berth behind top 50 Arkansas commit
Isaiah Elohim.
2022-23: 28-3, No. 56 in final rankings
Defending Class 4A state champions graduated just two seniors and return
the vast majority of their production from last season centered around
Southern Mississippi commit
Christian Reid.
2022-23: 15-11, Unranked
After reaching the Division I state semifinals last season, the Eaglets return all major production from last season led by top 20 junior
Trey McKenney.
Following a season that was plagued by injury, top 25 Auburn signee
Tahaad Pettiford guides a strong returning core positioned to contend for a NJSIAA Non-Public A state title.
2022-23: 32-6, No. 95 in final rankings
Two-time defending Division III state champions are the team to beat from the Bayou State led by three-star senior
Todd Jones, promising sophomore guard
Randy Livingston Jr. and top 60 junior
Christopher Cenac.
2022-23: 27-3, No. 77 in final rankings
Three-time
defending Division 2 state champions bring back four of their top
five scorers from last season including three-star Nebraska signee
Nick Janowski.
2022-23: 19-9, Unranked
Following a run to the Class 6A state title game last season, the Cavemen bring back key contributors
Blake Rawson and
Tiger Cuff to power the charge.
2022-23: 27-5, Unranked
All five starters return from a group that reached the Class 5A state title game last season including No. 12-ranked sophomore
Cameron Holmes.
2022-23: 29-7, Unranked
High
school basketball's active winningest coach Gary McKnight enters the
season with a career record of 1,243-134. He returns four of fives
starters from last year's Southern Section Division 1 champions.
2022-23: 34-0, No. 10 in final rankings
Despite suffering heavy turnover due to graduation, three-star Northwestern commit
K.J. Windham returns to help this group compete for back-to-back Class 4A state titles.
2022-23: 27-7, No. 17 in final rankings
Defending Class AAAAAAA state champions return two starters from last season in Arkansas State signee
Josh Hill and Kennesaw State pledge
Ricky McKenzie. The Wildcats begin the season ranked No. 4 in the Peach State.
2022-23: 29-0, No. 14 in final rankings
Defending Class A state champions bring back a strong core from last season centered around South Dakota State commit
Jaden Jackson.
2022-23: 30-4, No. 11 in final rankings
Although the Huskies graduate four starters from last season, the key offseason addition of top 25 Arizona commit
Carter Bryant will keep this group in contention for a berth in the CIF Open Division state tournament.
2022-23: 31-4, No. 31 in final rankings
Defending Class 4A state champions return three starters and add junior forward
Zymicah Wilkins who was named to the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America honorable mention team last season.
2022-23: 23-5, No. 72 in final rankings
Third team in the rankings from the Empire State returns three starters from last season with three-star senior
Qin Pang, three-star Iowa State signee
Dwayne Pierce and junior guard
Markell Alston back to lead the charge.
Defending Class AAA state champions are favorites to repeat as they return all five starters including reigning Class AAA Player of the Year
Micah Smith, who is a three-star prospect committed to James Madison.
2022-23: 19-8, Unranked
The Wildcats are favorites to capture their first Division I state title since 2001 behind Air Force signee
Sam Springer, Cleveland State signee
Reece Robinson and three-star junior
Damon Friery.
2022-23: 18-8, Unranked
One of the top contenders for the Class 4A state title, senior guard
Kobi Bowles and three-star junior guard
Azavier Robinson are the top returning contributors for the Wildcats.
2022-23: 23-7, Unranked
Led by No. 12-ranked junior
Brayden Burries, the Mustangs are primed to compete for a coveted spot in the Open Division state tournament this season.
2022-23: 22-2, Unranked
The Warriors look to bounce back from last season's district title game loss and capture their first state title since 1974 bolstered by the offseason addition of five-star sophomore
Elijah Williams.
Although
the Broncos graduated each of their top two scorers from last season, a
talented roster includes a trio of three-star seniors in
Calvin Robins Jr., DePaul commit
Chris Riddle and Arizona State commit
Jaden Smith.
2022-23: 27-4, No. 76 in final rankings
Defending Class AAAA state champions lose a lot of key production to graduation but return top 40 Creighton signee
Jackson McAndrew to lead the way for a group searching for their third state title in four seasons.
2022-23: 32-2, Unranked
Each of their top two contributors from last season return as four-star Villanova commit
Josiah Moseley and junior guard
Uzziah Buntyn look to bring Stony Point its first state title in program history.
2022-23: 26-9, Unranked
Top contenders to represent Northern California in the Open Division state title game, the Pride return the majority of their production from last season led by Hawaii pledge
Aaron Claytor and senior guard
Amani Johnson.
2022-23: 26-5, Unranked
After reaching the Open Division state semifinals last season, a youthful group looks to get over the hump behind promising sophomore guards
Kaden and
Kalek House.
2022-23: 21-8, Unranked
2022-23: 27-11, No. 61 in final rankings
Although the defending Division I state champions graduate their top two scorers from last season, four-star Houston pledge
Mercy Miller headlines a roster that is strengthen by transfers like three-star junior
Bryce James.
2022-23: 27-5, No. 69 in final rankings
Return each of their two leading scorers in Stetson commit
Jamie Phillips Jr and Yale commit
Isaac Celiscar from a team that reached the Class 7A state title game last season.
2022-23: 25-8, Unranked
The
Tigers are among the favorites to capture their first Class 5A
state title since winning back-to-back in 2015 and 2016 powered by
three-star Temple commit
Dillon Battie and three-star juniors
Lance Carr and
Amari Reed.
Following their Metro League championship last season, the Crusaders are the top-ranked team out of the Evergreen State behind top 100 Virginia commit
Jacob Cofie.
2022-23: 21-6, Unranked
After winning a state title in their first year of existence in 2022, the Storm were upset in the first round of the state tournament last season. Owyhee returns four starters headlined by three-star USC signee
Liam Campbell.
2022-23: 25-4, No. 73 in final rankings
Despite suffering heartbreaking losses deep in state tournament action in each of the past two seasons, the Elks have the pieces to compete for their first state title since 2021 led by Xavier commit
Jonathan Powell.
2022-23: 23-7, Unranked
One
of the favorites to represent Northern California in the CIF Open
Division state title game, the Crusaders have an impressive mix of strong
additions and key returners led by three-star St. Mary's commit
Zion Sensley.
2022-23: 28-3, No. 91
Top 5 North Carolina signee
Drake Powell is the catalyst for a strong returning cast that reached the Class 3A state title game last season.
2022-23: 24-9, Unranked
Return four starters from a team that reached the Class 7A state quarterfinals last season. Samford University commit
Caleb Harrison and three-star junior
Simon Walker are the catalysts for the Panthers.
2022-23: 20-7, Unranked
The top-ranked team from the Palmetto State in the preseason rankings returns four starters headlined by top 40 Texas signee
Cam Scott and three-star senior
Jaxon Prunty.
2022-23: 29-1, No. 43 in final rankings
Defending Class 5A state champions return a pair of starters from last season including dominant junior big man
Kenyon Aguino.
Following a trip to the Class 4A state quarterfinals last season, the Cougars are expected to be a team to watch from the Tar Heel state behind seniors
Maurio Hanson and
Jordan Patton.
2022-23: 18-9, Unranked
Expectations are high coming into the season for a team that reached the Class 6A state semifinals last season and return top 10 sophomore
Jalen Montonati to headline their production.
2022-23: 25-4, Unranked
After losing by one point in the Class 2A state title game last season, the Warriors look to get over the hump this season with their top three contributors returning from last season led by three-star Florida signee
Isaiah Brown.
The addition of top 40 Illinois signee
Morez Johnson makes the Wildcats a contender for the Class 3A state title this season.
2022-23: 27-6, No. 58 in final rankings
Defending Class 3A state champions will be a tough out in their title defense behind top 80 junior
Dante Allen and highly-regarded freshman
Myles Fuentes.
2022-23: 25-7, No. 68 in final rankings
Three-time defending Class 4A state champions are expected be a force again in the Show-Me State this season with three-star junior forward
Nicholas Randall leading the charge.
90. Mount St. Joseph (Baltimore, Md.)2022-23: 38-4, No. 20 in final rankings
Two-time defending Baltimore Catholic League champions look to win three consecutive league titles for the first time since their run at the top from 2012 through 2014 powered by Rhode Island commit
Tyonne Farrell.
91. St. Francis Prep (Fresh Meadows, N.Y.)
2022-23: 19-9, Unranked
Bring back four starters from a team that notched some big victories last season. Junior guard
Vere Anthony and sophomore forward
Oesoemana Sacko are the top returners for the Terriors.
92. Richwoods (Peoria, Ill.)2022-23: 25-6, Unranked
Return three starters and add the key addition of Rutgers commit
Lathan Sommerville from a team that lost to eventual state champion Metamora in the first round of the Class 3A state tournament last season.
2022-23: 30-3, No. 51 in final rankings
Defending Division II-AA state champions return a pair of starters as three-star Vanderbilt signee
Tyler Tanner and highly-regarded football prospect
George MacIntyre lead the way.
Two-time defending Class AA state champions are a team to watch with top 80 junior
Treyvon Maddox serving as the catalyst.
2022-23: 21-8, Unranked
The Vikings enter the season as favorites to capture the Class 5A state crown as they graduate just one senior from last season and add top 65 Missouri signee
Marcus Allen into the fold.
2022-23: 31-6, Unranked
Top 70 senior
Travis Perry became Kentucky's all-time leading scorer last season with 4,359 points headed into his final season of high school hoops. The Lyons return their top six scorers from a run to the KHSAA Sweet 16 quarterfinals.
97. Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio)
2022-23: 26-3, No. 41 in final rankings
Defending Division I state champions return a pair of starters from last season as Kent State commit
Jonas Nichols and highly-regarded football prospect
Sam Greer are expected to be the catalysts for the Knights.
2022-23: 29-4, Unranked
Following a historic season that saw them reach the Class 6A state semifinals for the first time in program history, junior guard
Jacob Nguyen and senior guard
E.J. Campbell look to guide this group a step further.
2022-23: 33-3, No. 88 in final rankings
Following a trip to the Division II-AA state title game last season, the Saints bring back three starters as senior guard Whit Almtyer, Belmont pledge
Cooper Haynes and sophomore post
Fred Smith return to power the production.
2022-23: 27-5, No. 67 in final rankings
Defending Class AAAAAA state champions are favorites to repeat this season behind Kennesaw State commit
Braedan Lue.
