Nine teams in the updated MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings are headed to Springfield, Mass., for the Hoophall Classic over the holiday weekend.
No. 1
Roosevelt (Eastvale, Calif.), No. 2
Columbus (Miami, Fla.), No. 4
Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.), No. 6
Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), No. 8
Perry (Gilbert, Ariz.), No. 15
St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), No. 16
St. Joseph (Santa Maria, Calif.), No. 17
Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) and No.
20
DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) headline the field at Hoophall.
Read more on the matchups below.
As far as movement goes coming out of last week's action, St. John Bosco dropped 11 spots after suffering a loss to league rival
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) on Friday.
Previous No. 16
St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) was the only team to drop out of the rankings after a blowout loss to Paul VI.
Five-star junior Jordan Smith helped Paul VI back into MaxPreps top 25 after a pair of big wins. (PHOTO: Brian Bautista)
Record: 21-1 | Last week: 1
Four-star New Mexico signee
Issac Williamson eclipsed 1,000 points for his career after putting up a game-high 24 points in a 75-51 victory over Etiwanda. The Mustangs travel to the Hoophall Classic this weekend for a showdown with No. 4 Gonzaga on Monday.
Record: 14-3 | Last week: 2
Bounced back from consecutive losses prior to the New Year with a 61-44 victory over Riviera Prep (Miami). The Explorers' rugged schedule continues this week as they face Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) on Saturday and No. 8 Perry on Monday at the Hoophall Classic.
Record: 18-1 | Last week: 3
After capturing the Hoophall West title, the Wolverines enjoyed a nine-day layoff before returning to the court tonight for a matchup against Bishop Alemany (Mission Hills). Harvard-Westlake has seven games remaining in regular season play.
Record: 13-2 | Last week: 5
A big week awaits the Eagles as they face No. 17 Bishop O'Connell on Friday before battling No. 1 Roosevelt on Monday at the Hoophall Classic. Gonzaga's losses came against No. 2 Columbus and No. 3 Harvard-Westlake.
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 6
Following a 13-day layoff from action, the Justices are scheduled to return to the court for a matchup with Gwynn Park (Brandywine, Md.) on Saturday and Woodmere Academy (Woodmere, N.Y.) on Monday.
Record: 15-1 | Last week: 7
Notched a 72-56 triumph over a quality Newton (Covington, Ga.) squad to extend their in-state winning streak to 36 games. The Rams face their sixth out-of-state opponent this weekend when they take on Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) on Saturday at the Hoophall Classic.
Record: 21-0 | Last week: 8
All 21 wins have come by 12 points or more. The Buccaneers have three conference games before traveling to the Alaska Airlines Classic on Jan. 23.
Record: 15-1 | Last week: 10
Took down Basha (Chandler) 75-61 behind a team-high 25 points from Missouri-Kansas City signee
DeAndre Harrison. The Pumas have a showdown this weekend at the Hoophall Classic against No. 2 Columbus on Monday.
Record: 12-0 | Last week: 9
Top 30 Cincinnati commit
Shon Abaev has put together an impressive senior campaign, averaging 24.0 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest. The Eagles take on Riviera Prep (Miami) on Jan. 22 before closing out the regular-season slate at the Montverde Academy Invitational from Jan. 30-Feb. 1.
Record: 21-2
| Last week: 12
The Bears have won five in a row by 49 points or more. Five-star Houston signee
Kingston Flemings has been the catalyst, averaging 21.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.7 steals per contest.
Record: 14-0 | Last week: 11
A game with No. 17 Paul VI was rescheduled for Feb. 2 due to inclement weather. The Greenies are winning by an average margin of 25.9 points per game.
Record: 22-1 | Last week: 13
An impressive resume features wins over top 100 teams Steele (Cibolo) and Lake Ridge (Mansfield) along with a signature victory over National Top 10 No. 8 Dynamic Prep (Irving, Texas). The lone loss came against No. 10 Brennan.
Record: 13-3
| Last week: 14
A tough upcoming stretch on the schedule includes games against Etowah (Woodstock) tonight, Newton (Covington) on Friday and Milton on Jan. 25.
Record: 12-0
| Last week: 15
After capturing the Fishers Holiday Classic, the Tigers – winners of 25 in a row dating back to last season – had the week off after their only game on the schedule was postponed.
Record: 17-2 | Last week: 4
A stunning upset loss to league rival Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) sees the Braves drop to their lowest spot in the national rankings this season. Bosco faces No. 17 Paul VI on Saturday at the Hoophall Classic and JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) on Monday.
Record: 16-1 | Last week: 17
An anticipated showdown with Holy Innocent's Episcopal (Atlanta, Ga.) awaits Saturday at the Hoophall Classic. The Knights' lone loss came against No. 9 Calvary Christian Academy.
Record: 10-3 | Last week: NR
The Panthers were the biggest riser in this week's rankings after taking down previous No. 16 St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) 85-61 and No. 25 St. John's 63-58. Paul VI meets No. 15 St. John Bosco on Saturday at the Hoophall Classic.
Record: 12-3 | Last week: 18
Following a week off due to inclement weather, the Knights face Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.) tonight before a conference showdown against No. 4 Gonzaga on Friday.
Record: 12-0 | Last week: 19
Under-the-radar junior
Dionte Neal has put together an impressive season for the Rams, averaging 22.8 points, 9.2 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.2 rebounds per contest.
Record: 11-2 | Last week: 20
Junior
Ace Meeks put up 26 points in a 69-55 win over Jackson-Reed (Washington, D.C.) and 18 more in a WCAC victory over Bishop Ireton (Alexandria, Va.). The Stags face No. 25 St. John's tonight before taking on Whitney Young (Chicago) on Sunday at the Hoophall Classic.
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 21
Remained unbeaten with a 71-57 victory over Woodbury paced by 18 points, 10 rebounds and three assists from senior forward
Monteff Dixon.
Record: 14-1
| Last week: 22
After losing their second game of the season to St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Fla.), the Raiders have reeled off 13 consecutive wins and captured championships at the Kruel Classic and Kingdom of the Sun. Another anticipated contest looms against the Villages Charter (The Villages) Saturday at the Wally Keller Classic.
Record: 16-1 | Last week: 23
The Rams' national standing will be challenged this weekend when they face Vashon (St. Louis, Mo.) in an out-of-state showdown Sunday. DePaul College Prep also faces a quality Mt. Carmel (Chicago, Ill.) on Friday.
Record: 9-3 | Last week: 24
Topped the century mark for the second time this season, defeating Putnam City West (Oklahoma City) 105-62 to move to 6-0 against in-state opponents on the year.
Record: 12-4 | Last week: 25
Split a pair of games against quality opponents, defeating Highland (Warrenton, Va.) 69-57 prior to a loss against No. 17 Paul VI 63-58. Four-star Pittsburgh signee
Omari Witherspoon led the charge in the Cadets win over Highland, finishing with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists.
