Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 19 Bartlett

In search of first state title since 2001, four starters return centered around Southeastern Missouri commit Axton Perry, top 60 junior Dylan Jones and top 10 sophomore D.J. Okoth.

By Jordan Divens

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Nov 4, 2025, 9:18am

No. 19 Bartlett (Tenn.)

Head coach: Richard Real

2024-25: 24-9

National ranking: Unranked

State championships: One (2001)

Players to watch

G — Malachi Hill

Height: 6-1 | Class: Freshman (2029)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

W — Dylan Jones

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

National rank: No. 55 | Status: Uncommitted

W — D.J. Okoth

Height: 6-6 | Class: Sophomore (2028)

National rank: No. 9 | Status: Uncommitted

F — Axton Perry

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

National rank: Unranked | Status: Southeast Missouri State commit

F — Kaleb Taylor

Height: 6-6 | Class: Freshman (2029)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Sydney Thompson

Height: 6-0 | Class: Senior (2026)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Braylon Williams

Height: 6-0 | Class: Sophomore (2028)

National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

Key Dates

Nov. 21 — Providence Christian Academy (Murfreesboro, Tenn.)

Dec. 5 — North Little Rock (Ark.)

Dec. 18-23 — City of Palms Classic

Dec. 29-31 — Battle for Nashville

Jan. 6 — at Houston (Germantown, Tenn.)

Jan. 15-17 — Bass Pro Tournament of Champions

Jan. 30 — vs. Houston (Germantown, Tenn.)

Feb. 7 — vs. TBD at O'Fallon Shootout

Top 60 junior Dylan Jones is among the top returners for a the talented group from Volunteer State. (PHOTO: Dave Argyle)