Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 9 Paul VI

Top 10 junior Jordan Smith is expected to be the catalyst for the defending national champions.

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Nov 6, 2024, 9:09am

Head coach: Glenn Farello
2023-24: 35-3
National ranking: No. 1
State championships: Four (2012, 2014, 2022, 2024)

Players to watch

G — Lawrence Brown
Height: 5-11 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

F — Derek "Beau" Daniels
Height: 6-7 | Class: Sophomore (2027)
National rank: No. 44 | Status: Uncommitted

F — Adlan Elamin
Height: 6-8 | Class: Senior (2025)
National rank: No. 143 | Status: Committed to Utah State

G — Jordan Hunter
Height: 6-2 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Andrew Ross
Height: 6-3 | Class: Sophomore (2027)
National rank: Unranked | Status: Uncommitted

G — Jordan Smith
Height: 6-3 | Class: Junior (2026)
National rank: No. 7 | Status: Uncommitted

F — Jaquan Womack
Height: 6-7 | Class: Senior (2025)
National rank: No. 191 | Status: Committed to Towson

Key Dates

Dec. 8 — vs. Sidwell Friends (Washington, D.C.)
Dec. 27 — vs. Chris the King (Middle Village, N.Y.)
Jan. 4 — vs. Georgetown Prep (North Bethesda, Md.)
Jan. 7 — vs. Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.)
Jan. 9 — vs. St. John's (Washington, D.C.)
Jan. 18 — vs. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
Jan. 21 — vs. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.)
Jan. 28 — vs. Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)
Top 10 junior Jordan Smith averaged 9.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game last season. (Photo: Eugene Alonzo)
Top 10 junior Jordan Smith averaged 9.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game last season. (Photo: Eugene Alonzo)

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