The biggest riser in this week's rankings is
Dynamic Prep (Irving, Texas), which jumps to No. 7 after a strong start. The Lone Star State powerhouse is coached by six-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O'Neal.
A big-time showdown between Montverde Academy and No. 3
Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.) takes center stage this week at the Sunshine Classic as the winner will emerge as the early-season team to beat in the independent landscape.
Four-star Indiana signee Trent Sisley leads six players averaging double figures for new No. 1 Montverde Academy, averaging 16.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. (Photo: Terry Cullop)
Record: 3-0 | Last week: 2
Defending Chipotle Nationals champions take over the top spot in the rankings after breezing through their first three opponents by an average of 50.3 points per contest. Five-star junior
Kayden Allen led the way in the first Nike EYBL Scholastic game of the season as he scored 20 points in a 77-47 triumph over Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah).
Record: 2-0 | Last week: 4
Knocked off No. 5 La Lumiere 64-54 and preseason No. 7 AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, Ariz.) 64-62. Top 10 Arkansas signee
Darius Acuff has beeen the catalyst, averaging 26.0 points and 5.5 assists per outing.
Record: 2-0 | Last week: 5
Following a pair of blowout wins to open the season against in-state competition, the Crusaders ramp up their schedule this week with contests against No. 7 Brewster Academy on Friday and top-ranked Montverde Academy on Saturday.
Record: 5-1
| Last week: 8
Although the Lakers suffered a setback against No. 2 IMG Academy, a pair of quality wins over DME Academy (Daytona Beach, Fla.) and AZ Compass Prep boost their resume. Five-star Connecticut signee
Darius Adams led the way with 28 points, six rebounds and three assists in the win over AZ Compass at the 5 for the Fight National Hoopfest.
Record: 7-2
| Last week: 6
Upstart program has picked up a few big wins early in the season, including knocking off preseason No. 1 Link Academy 65-49 at the 5 for the Fight National Hoopfest. Top-ranked senior
A.J. Dybantsa is averaging 17.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest on the year.
Record: 7-3 | Last week: 2
After securing a signature victory over the top-ranked team in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 Columbus, the Crew subsequently lost their next three games with five-star Kansas signee
Darryn Peterson sidelined due to injury.
Record: 8-2 | Last week: NR
Suffered back-to-back losses against Class 6A state title contenders Allen and Brennan (San Antonio), Dynamic Prep has bounced back with big wins over Preseason National Top 10 No. 1 Link Academy and Bella Vista Prep. Top-ranked sophomore prospect
Ryan Hampton is also expected to join the program this week.
Record: 5-0 | Last week: 9
Averaging over 115 points per game, the schedule stiffens this
weekend with a pair of Nike EYBL Scholastic showdowns against No. 3 Long
Island Lutheran on Friday and Orangeville Prep (Canada) on Saturday at
the Sunshine Classic.
Record: 5-2
| Last week: 1
Despite coming into the season with high expectations, losses to No. 5 Utah Prep and No. 7 Dynamic Prep leave more questions than answers. With
Andre Igoudoula Jr. being the lone returner from last year's team, it may take some time for the Lions to gel this season.
Record: 7-0 | Last week: NR
Storied program makes 2024-25 debut in the National Top 10 after securing a quality early-season victory over AZ Compass Prep paced by a game-high 19 points and seven rebounds from four-star senior
Deondrea Lindsey.
