Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.) has made a significant leap in this week’s Top 25 high school basketball rankings, soaring from No. 16 to No. 3 after securing a tournament win at Hoophall West in Arizona.
The Wolverines won over then-No. 4 Perry (Gilbert, Ariz.) with a score of 57-54 in the first round, followed by a 66-63 victory against then-No. 2 Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) in the semifinals, and a decisive 58-44 win against De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) in the championship match, solidifying their standing.
Hoophall West also witnessed a major upset, with then-No. 12 Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) falling to Layton Christian Academy (Layton, Utah), resulting in the California program being dropped from the rankings.
Previously ranked No. 22 Duncanville (Texas) also exited the Top 25 after finishing with a 1-2 record at Hoophall West.
Their defeats allowed Owasso (Okla.) and St. John’s (Washington, D.C.) to secure a place in the rankings.
Top 25 basketball rankings
1. Roosevelt (Eastvale, Calif.)
Record: 18-1 | Last week: 1
The Mustangs went 3-0 at Hoophall West, bolstered by the stellar performances of senior guards Brayden Burries and Myles Walker.
2. Columbus (Miami, Fla.)
Record: 13-3 | Last week: 3
The Explorers are facing the toughest schedule in high school basketball, achieving victories over No. 5 Gonzaga, No. 7 Grayson, No. 14 Wheeler, and National Top 10 teams like No. 1 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), No. 4 Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.), No. 5 Bella Vista Prep (Scottsdale, Ariz.), and No. 8 Dynamic Prep (Irving, Texas).
3. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)
Record: 18-1 | Last week: 16
As two-time defending Open Division state champions, they found their rhythm over the weekend by clinching the Hoophall West title. Five-star Duke commit Nikolas Khamenia was instrumental, averaging 16.0 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.0 rebounds.
4. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
Record: 17-1 | Last week: 5
The Braves earned three wins in three days during the Hoophall West round-robin, driven by strong performances from five-star junior Christian Collins, senior guard Chris Komin, and four-star USC commit Elzie Harrington.
5. Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)
Record: 12-2 | Last week: 2
Four-star Xavier signee Nykolas Lewis averaged 16.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists, while four-star North Carolina commit Derek Dixon contributed 16.3 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.7 rebounds across three games at Hoophall West.
6. John Marshall (Richmond, Va.)
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 6
Four-star junior Latrell Allmond delivered an impressive performance with 32 points and 11 rebounds in a 95-77 victory against St. Anne’s-Belfield (Charlottesville, Va.) over the weekend.
7. Grayson (Loganville, Ga.)
Record: 13-1 | Last week: 7
Senior guard K.J. Garris played a crucial role in helping the Rams escape with narrow wins against Archer (Lawrenceville) and McEachern (Powder Springs) over the weekend.
8. Hoover (Ala.)
Record: 19-0 | Last week: 8
The Buccaneers have now won 29 consecutive games dating back to last season, following a commanding 73-37 victory over Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, Ala.). Hoover has an impressive average winning margin of 28.9 points this season, with no game decided by less than 13 points.
9. Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 9
Secured the Classic at Tennessee High School championship with four victories in five nights. Top 25 Cincinnati signee Shon Abaev was named tournament MVP, averaging 30 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game.
10. Perry (Gilbert, Ariz.)
Record: 13-1 | Last week: 4
Despite falling to No. 3 Harvard-Westlake in the opening round at Hoophall West, the Pumas rebounded with victories over Sunnyslope (Phoenix, Ariz.) and Duncanville (Texas) in the consolation bracket. Five-star senior Koa Peat shone at the tournament, averaging 22.0 points, 12.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 2.0 blocks per game.
11. Christ School (Arden, N.C.)
Record: 12-0 | Last week: 10
Christ School is set to face its most challenging opponent of the season this Saturday against Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.).
12. Brennan (San Antonio, Texas)
Record: 19-2 | Last week: 11
As the leading team from Texas, they hold a 4-2 record against ranked opponents, including victories over No. 1 Roosevelt, No. 13 Allen, No. 18 Bishop O’Connell, and National Top 10 No. 8 Dynamic Prep (Irving, Texas). The Bears are aiming for their first state championship in program history this season.
13. Allen (Texas)
Record: 20-1 | Last week: 13
Secured a commanding victory over defending Class 6A state champion Plano East (Plano, Texas), winning 80-46 with junior guard Trent Pane leading the way with 23 points, eight rebounds, five steals, and three assists.
14. Wheeler (Marietta, Ga.)
Record: 11-3 | Last week: 14
Junior wing Mansur McClain scored 31 points in a 67-54 triumph over Greenforest (Decatur).
15. Fishers (Ind.)
Record: 12-0 | Last week: 15
Sophomore Jason Gardner was named MVP at the Fishers Holiday Classic as the Tigers extended their winning streak to 25 games.
16. St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.)
Record: 11-1 | Last week: 17
The Panthers have claimed victories against teams from Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania this season.
17. St. Joseph (Santa Maria, Calif.)
Record: 13-1 | Last week: 18
They rebounded from a significant defeat to No. 9 Calvary Christian Academy by winning 68-64 against Milton (Ga.) in the third-place game. Five-star Baylor signee Tounde Yessoufou recently surpassed the 3,000-point milestone for his career.
18. Bishop O’Connell (Arlington, Va.)
Record: 12-3 | Last week: 20
An anticipated matchup with No. 5 Gonzaga is on the horizon this Friday.
19. Reidsville (N.C.)
Record: 10-0 | Last week: 19
The Rams managed to secure a pair of victories that were more challenging than expected following their championship win at the John Wall Holiday Invitational, extendingtheir winning streak to 39 games.
20. DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.)
Record: 10-2 | Last week: 21
Tonight, the Stags are set to face No. 5 Gonzaga, kicking off a challenging stretch that features matchups against No. 25 St. John’s, Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.), Jackson-Reed (Washington, D.C.), and Whitney Young (Chicago, Ill.) within the next two weeks.
21. Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul, Minn.)
Record: 9-0 | Last week: 24
The Crusaders defeated Totino-Grace (Fridley, Minn.) 82-77 this past weekend, driven by a stellar performance from four-star Notre Dame recruit Tommy Ahneman, who contributed 25 points and 17 rebounds, and junior guard JoJo Mitchell who added 21 points, nine assists, and five rebounds.
22. St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Record: 13-1 | Last week: 25
Dwayne Wimbley Jr., a three-star Florida State commit, has emerged as a key player for the Raiders, averaging 15.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.3 blocks this season.
23. DePaul College Prep (Chicago, Ill.)
Record: 15-1 | Last week: 23
As the reigning Class 3A state champions, they continue to build their resume with quality wins against in-state teams, recently defeating Warren Township (Gurnee, Ill.) 53-45, led by a standout 24-point performance from junior guard Rykan Woo.
24. Owasso (Okla.)
Record: 8-3 | Last week: NR
The defending Class 6A state champions break into the Top 25 for the first time this season after a strong start that includes victories over Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.) and La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.).
25. St. John’s (Washington, D.C.)
Record: 11-3 | Last week: NR
St. John’s re-enters the national rankings just ahead of a demanding schedule that features back-to-back games against Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) on Thursday, Highland (Warrenton, Fla.) on Saturday, and No. 20 DeMatha on January 14th.
NEXT FIVE:
- Highland (Warrenton, Va.)
- JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
- Sidwell Friends (Washington, D.C.)
- Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.)
- De La Salle (Concord, Calif.)
