MaxPreps 2013-14 Preseason Top 25 high school basketball rankings presented by the Army National Guard

Best of the Rest
A state-by-state glance at 75 more teams that could make a run at the national rankings this season.

ALABAMA
Carver (Montgomery): Seniors Brandon Murphy (Indiana State) and Demetrius Houston (Mississippi State) and junior Brandon Austin (Alabama) are all committed to Division I programs and should take Wolverines a long way.
Wenonah (Birmingham): Dragons looking for fourth state title in a row behind dynamic point man Justin Coleman.

ARIZONA
Corona del Sol (Tempe): Back-to-back state champs looked to have best team during that run until 6-8 senior transfer and Arizona State verbal Connor MacDougall was denied eligibility.

ARKANSAS
Bentonville: Received huge boost when elite sophomore Malik Monk transferred in over the summer.
North Little Rock: Defending 7A state champs added Arkansas Razorback commitment Anton Beard to backcourt that already featured standout junior KeVaughn Allen.

CALIFORNIA
Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland): Six-foot-9 forward Ivan Rabb is one of the nation's top juniors and helped Dragons go 26-4 in 2012-13.
Etiwanda: Eagles added some size to roster that includes All-American point guard Jordan McLaughlin.
Loyola (Los Angeles): Plane crash survivor and Michigan pledge Austin Hatch could be huge addition to team that already featured Parker Jackson-Cartwright and 6-11 Thomas Welsh.
Redondo Union (Redondo Beach): Sea Hawks started 7-8 a year ago before running the table from that point on to win Division II state title.
Westchester (Los Angeles): Nick Hamilton, Elijah Stewart, Myles Stewart and Joshua Rideau give Comets a fearsome foursome of gritty, experienced seniors.

COLORADO
Denver East: Trip to City of Palms Classic should help flesh out where the Angels stack up nationally.

CONNECTICUT
Fairfield Prep (Fairfield): Jesuits flew under national radar last year with all-Connecticut schedule but 7-1 Providence verbal Pascal Chukwu should help bring them some attention this season.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Coolidge: Colts went 27-6 last season and the roster looks even better on paper this time around.
Gonzaga: Bryant Crawford and Jordan Abdur-Ra'oof will lead this Eagles squad into grueling Washington Catholic Athletic Conference play.

FLORIDA
Blanche Ely (Pompano Beach): Senior point guard Lance Tejada II and junior forward Therrell Gosier are key returnees for a program that is 57-5 over past two seasons.
Norland (Miami): Zachary Johnson, Tyrell Williams and Dewan Huell (a 6-10 sophomore) all return after playing a big role for 26-5 team last season.
Lake Highland Prep (Orlando): Highlanders were undefeated with North Carolina commitment Joel Berry in the lineup last year en route to 4A state title.
Oak Ridge (Orlando): Junior transfers Antonio Blakeney and Alex Owens make Pioneers instant contender.
Oldsmar Christian: Seniors Jeff Garrett, Troy Holston (South Florida pledge) and Isaiah Manderson (Oregon State) will all play big-time college basketball.
Providence (Jacksonville): Tough team to leave out of the Top 25 but Duke-bound Grayson Allen and the Stallions will get to prove they belong at the City of Palms Classic.
The Rock (Gainesville): Program had dream season a year ago – can new look maintain high standard?
Sagemont (Weston): Shooting guard Prince Ali is among the nation's top juniors and Hungarian import Gyorgy Goloman recently committed to UCLA.

GEORGIA
Greenforest (Decatur): Juniors Faisal Abdul-Malik and Justin Ravenel, sophomores John Ogwuche and Precious Ayah and highly touted 6-9 freshman Victor Enoh should make the Eagles very tough to beat – especially a year from now.
Norcross: Defending AAAAAA champs will have to play waiting game a bit with several football players expected to contribute, but should be up to challenge of repeating once at full strength.
St. Francis (Alpharetta): If juniors Kaiser Gates and Malik Beasley plus sophomore Kobi Jordan-Simmons stay together for next two years, lots of wins will be coming Knights way.

ILLINOIS
Benet Academy (Lisle): Sean O'Mara, a 6-9 Xavier commitment, is back for one of the state's most consistent winners in recent seasons.
Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights): Kentucky's point guard of the future Tyler Ulis runs the show for the Spartans after earning first team All-State honors as a junior.
Morgan Park (Chicago): Mustangs return nine players from a team that went 33-3 and finished season ranked No. 15 nationally.
Simeon (Chicago): Don't be surprised if the four-time defending 4A state champs retool on the fly and return to national rankings.
Stevenson (Lincolnshire): Juniors Jalen Brunson and Connor Cashaw led Patriots to 27-4 record and 4A state title game last year.

INDIANA
Arsenal Technical (Indianapolis): Trey Lyles is one of the top post players in the country and has a lot of help in 6-8 Rashaun Richardson and 6-3 Jeremie Tyler – both Ball State commitments.
Carmel: Greyhounds are 50-6 with a pair of 4A state titles over the past two seasons.
Greensburg: Trio of Bryant McIntosh, Sean Sellers and Ryan Welage led Pirates to 27-1 record, 3A state title a year ago.
North Central (Indianapolis): Sophomore Eron Gordon – brother of Pelicans guard Eric Gordon – is the headliner but the development of 6-8 senior Perry Poindexter could determine how far Panthers go this year.
Park Tudor (Indianapolis): Former UCLA commitment Trevon Bluiett is back after earning Associate Press first team All-State honors as junior.

IOWA
Iowa City West: Lost some studs from last season's undefeated juggernaut but senior Wyatt Lohaus should keep the Trojans in state championship contention.

KENTUCKY
Ballard (Louisville): Experienced seniors Quentin Snider and Kelan Martin give the Bruins a shot to land Kentucky's single-class "Sweet 16" state title.

LOUISIANA
Riverside Academy (Reserve): Probably a year away still with young backcourt trio of Von Julien, Malik Crowfield and Herbert McGee.

MARYLAND
Clinton Christian (Upper Marlboro): Program to watch under new head coach Mike Sumner, who attracted a number of talented transfers over the summer.
DeMatha (Hyattsville): Stags looking to bounce back in a big way following uncharacteristic losing season in 2012-13.
Milford Mill Academy (Baltimore): Staff is high on this squad, which includes junior point man Justin Jenifer and senior Towson commitment Allen Costley.
Montrose Christian (Rockville): Could be boom or bust for Mustangs in wake of Stu Vetter's departure. Junior guard Allonzo Trier is big-time.
Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro): A powerhouse on the girls side, boys program should make some noise with 6-10 senior Chinanu Onuaku and 6-9 junior Taron Oliver.
St. Frances Academy (Baltimore): UNLV pledge Dwayne Morgan leads deep cast of Division I recruits that made appearance in national rankings last winter.
St. James (St. James): With 6-8 Obi Enechionyia already on roster, Saints scored big in Montrose Christian fallout by landing Therence Mayimba and Justin Robinson.

MICHIGAN
Consortium College Prep (Detroit): Sophomore Joshua Jackson gaining some momentum as top 2016 prospect in America.
Pershing (Detroit): Seniors Mory Diane (a transfer from Detroit Country Day), Justin Tillman and Darsean Woodson make the Doughboys the team to beat in the Motor City.

MINNESOTA
DeLaSalle (Minneapolis): Reid Travis and the Islanders were one of the last teams left out of the Top 25 after going 30-1 and winning Minnesota's Class AAA state title a year ago.

MISSISSIPPI
Callaway (Jackson): Everybody knows about 247Sports Class of 2015 No. 1 prospect Malik Newman, but look out for 6-10, 250-pound freshman Damien Moore.

NEW JERSEY
Life Center Academy (Burlington): A bit of a wild card but the additions of 7-footer Trayvon Reed (Maryland pledge) and Mississippi native Malcolm Evans makes them worth watching.
St. Anthony (Jersey City): 2012-13 Friars went 28-2 in "off year" that didn't end with Tournament of Champions crown.
St. Benedict's Prep (Newark): Stars Isaiah Briscoe and Rodney Miller transferred out during puzzling offseason for program seemingly headed to the top under Mark Taylor.

NEW YORK
Christ the King (Middle Village): Senior big man Adonis De La Rosa and sophomore wing Rawle Alkins are back to lead head coach Joe Arbitello's perennial Big Apple power.
Long Island Lutheran (Brookville): Montverde Academy transfer Robyn Missa was a huge summer addition.
Our Savior New American (Centereach): OSNA has always taken on all comers but might actually have the talent to get over the hump against the big boys this year with 6-9 junior star Cheick Diallo.

NORTH CAROLINA
Hough (Cornelius): Junior forward Luke Maye put up nearly 19 points and 14 rebounds per game as a sophomore.
Northside Christian Academy (Charlotte): Standout senior guards James Demery and Keyshawn Woods return from team that quietly went 32-2 and won NCISAA state title last season.
Olympic (Charlotte): Defending 4A state champs enter season riding 30-game win streak and feature talented senior guard in C.J. Jackson.
Quality Education Academy (Winston-Salem): Always a tough program to peg, Pharaohs certainly have experienced talent with seniors Jerrelle DeBerry, Imani Miller and D'Marques Tyson and junior Kwinton Hinson.
Trinity Christian (Fayetteville): Sophomores Kwe'Shaun Parker and Dennis Smith Jr. comprise one of the most promising – and exciting – backcourts in the country.
Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point): Defending NCISAA 3A champs would be Top 10 contender with super sophomore Harry Giles, who will miss the season with injury.
Winston-Salem Prep (Winston-Salem): Small school superpower went 32-1 and captured state title a year ago, return a trio of productive studs in Aaron Lipscomb, Mike Hughes and Coye Simmons.

OHIO
St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron): LeBron's alma mater will be led by talented sophomore V.J. King.

OREGON
West Linn: Defending 6A state champions featuring strong 1-2 punch in backcourt with junior Anthony Mathis and sophomore Payton Pritchard.

PENNSYLVANIA
Archbishop Carroll (Radnor): Favored to take Class AAA state title behind junior trio of Derrick Jones, Nick Jones and Ernest Aflakpui.
Math Civics & Sciences (Philadelphia): Could be the new big dog in Philly with at least a half-dozen Division I prospects and a cool nickname (Mighty Elephants).
Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia): Senior Ja'Quan Newton (Miami commitment) is one of the nation's top floor generals and brings a wealth of big-game experience to the table.

TENNESSEE
Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville): A budding powerhouse under Drew Maddux, Lions aren't going away despite being dealt a tough blow with departure of Jalen Lindsey to Huntington Prep in West Virginia.
Hamilton (Memphis): If brothers K.J. and Dedric Lawson continue to mature and develop, the Wildcats should be tough to beat.

TEXAS
DeSoto: Seniors Julian Green, Terry Maston (Baylor verbal pledge) and Devin Wyatt (Loyola Marymount) will keep the program flying high despite the loss of Matt Jones to Duke.
Kimball (Dallas): Kimball was mired in controversy last season over eligibility issues but should be ready to get back to its winning ways this winter.
Yates (Houston): The Lions were stung by a couple of transfers leaving the program but are still the preseason favorite to win 3A title.

VIRGINIA
Bishop O'Connell (Arlington): Even with star guard Romelo Trimble back in the mix, it will be tough to duplicate last year's double of winning the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament title and the Alhambra Catholic Invitational crown.

UTAH
Lone Peak (Highland): Defending Xcellent 25 national champs are still loaded by Beehive State standards, including senior guard and BYU commitment T.J. Haws.

WASHINGTON
Jackson (Mill Creek): Reigning Gatorade POY and MaxPreps Junior All-American Jason Todd returns along with most of teammates from 26-1 4A runner-up campaign.
Rainier Beach (Seattle): Vikings hungry for three-peat, about the only accomplishment storied program hasn't achieved under Mike Bethea.