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Cooper Flagg, Montverde finish No. 1 (4/7/2024)
Montverde Academy is the national champion for the 2023-24 high school boys basketball season, going wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings. Cooper Flagg and the Eagles entered the season as the top-ranked team in the country, and they never waivered throughout their gauntlet of a schedule, which included a whopping 21 contests against teams currently or formerly ranked in the top 25 nationally.
Cameron Boozer, Columbus lead newly-crowned state champs (3/11/2024)
It was championship week for high school boys basketball in several major states, and there was no shortage of exciting hoops action. The one-two punch of Florida teams at the top of the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings stayed the same, with Montverde Academy at No. 1 and Columbus at No. 2. Cameron Boozer and the Explorers solidified their position in the top two with a dramatic win in the FHSAA 7A state championship game.
Live score, updates of Texas (UIL) high school basketball state championship (3/9/2024)
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, It's the rematch that many Texas high school basketball fans have been hoping for since the two teams faced off during the regular season. Nationally-ranked squads Plano East and Stony Point, two of the top squads in the Lone Star State all season long, will square off in the UIL 6A state championship game on Saturday at the Alamodome.
Live score, updates of Oklahoma (OSSAA) high school boys basketball state championship (3/9/2024)
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, Owasso and Edmond North have been two of the top high school boys basketball teams in Oklahoma throughout the 2023-24 season. On Saturday at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, the Owasso Rams (25-4) and Edmond North Huskies (24-3) will square off in the OSSAA 6A state championship game. Owasso entered the state tournament ranked No. 2 in Oklahoma by SBLive, with Edmond North right behind at No. 3.
Live score, updates of Oklahoma (OSSAA) 5A boys basketball state championship (3/9/2024)
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, Championship day has arrived. A champion will be crowned when Midwest City and Booker T. Washington square off in the OSSAA 5A state finals Saturday in Oklahoma City. Midwest City (25-3) reached the title game after edging out crosstown rival Carl Albert for a 56-54 win in the state semifinals Friday, while Booker T. Washington (25-2) won 63-56 against Crossings Christian.
Isaiah Evans, Duke signee, drops 48 in North Carolina high school basketball playoff upset
One of the most anticipated high school basketball games of the year in North Carolina lived up to the hype, and Isaiah Evans was the main reason why. Evans, a McDonald's All-American who is signed to play college basketball at Duke, scored 48 points in North Mecklenburg's 79-63 playoff win over nationally-ranked Myers Park on Friday.
Live score, updates of North Carolina (NCHSAA) high school basketball playoffs (3/8/2024)
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, It will be a star-studded affair Friday night in Charlotte for one of North Carolina's most anticipated high school basketball games of the season. North Mecklenburg and five-star Duke commit Isaiah Evans are set to take on nationally ranked Myers Park and its three-headed monster of Bishop Boswell (Tennessee), Sir Mohammed (Notre Dame) and Sadiq White (top-30 junior) in the North Carolina (NCHSAA) 4A state quarterfinals on Friday.
Live score, updates of New Jersey (NJSIAA) Non-Public A boys basketball state championship (3/8/2024)
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, Five-star Rutgers commit Dylan Harper, the nation's No. 3 overall recruit in the class of 2024, has pieced together a long list of accomplishments throughout his high school basketball career. However, he hasn't captured a state title during his time at Don Bosco Prep (New Jersey).
Cooper Flagg, Montverde finish regular season undefeated (3/4/2024)
As Montverde Academy (Florida) continues a historic season that has many comparing the loaded squad to the greatest high school basketball teams ever, the Eagles can add a couple more accomplishments to their resume. Cooper Flagg and Montverde hold strong at No. 1 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings after finishing its regular season with a perfect 30-0 record and winning the EYBL Scholastic league title.
Live score, updates of high school boys basketball (3/2/2024)
There will be postseason implications on the line when two nationally-ranked high school boys basketball squads square off Saturday on ESPN. La Lumiere (Indiana) and IMG Academy (Florida) are set to meet Saturday afternoon at the Pete Hollis Showcase in Greenville, South Carolina. The Lakers (23-4) enter the matchup at No. 12 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings, with the Ascenders (17-8) not far behind at No. 16.
Stony Point hits game-winning 3 in final seconds to reach region finals
On the first day of March, let the madness begin. Stony Point, ranked No. 3 in Texas and No. 21 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings, advanced to the UIL Class 6A regional finals Friday night with a game-winning three as time expired against Brennan. After holding a comfortable lead for most of the game, Stony Point (36-1) found itself down by one point with less than four seconds to go. That's when Devaughn Hueitt stepped up and hit a shot he'll likely never forget.
Live score, updates of Texas high school boys basketball playoffs (3/1/2024)
The playoffs continue for Texas high school boys basketball this weekend, and the field is thinning out as teams continue their push for a state championship. Nationally-ranked Stony Point and Brennan, two of the top teams in Texas, will square off in the UIL Class 6A Region 4 semifinals on Friday night, with the winner advancing to the region finals on Saturday. Stony Point (35-1) enters the matchup ranked No. 3 in Texas and No. 21 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings.
High school basketball tournament moving to Indiana with new sponsor
The annual postseason invitational for the nation's best high school basketball teams has a tasty new ring to it. The tournament formerly known as GEICO Nationals will now be called Chipotle Nationals and is moving to Brownsburg, Indiana, from Fort Myers, Florida, where it was held from 2021-23. This year's tournament will be played April 4-6 at Brownsburg High School and will be televised by ESPN. The brackets for the boys and girls are expected to be revealed by ESPN in mid-March.
High school basketball tournament moving to Indiana with new sponsor
The annual postseason invitational for the nation's best high school basketball teams has a tasty new ring to it. The tournament formerly known as GEICO Nationals will now be called Chipotle Nationals and is moving to Brownsburg, Indiana, from Fort Myers, Florida, where it was held from 2021-23. This year's tournament will be played April 4-6 at Brownsburg High School and will be televised by ESPN. The brackets for the boys and girls are expected to be revealed by ESPN in mid-March.
Vote: What was the best high school boys basketball team of the 21st century?
As Montverde Academy (Florida) continue its historic run, so do the lofty comparisons for the Eagles. Will Cooper Flagg and Montverde complete a perfect season, win a national title and be remembered as one of the best high school boys basketball teams ever? To examine how this year’s Montverde squad might stack up against the sport’s best teams ever, SBLive highlighted 10 of the greatest teams of the 21st century.
No. 3 Texas Team Faces Off in High-stakes Boys Basketball Playoff Rematch
The Texas high school boys basketball playoffs continue this week, as teams continue their pushes for a state title. Stony Point, the No. 3 team in Texas and No. 21 team in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings, takes on Westlake in the UIL 6A regional quarterfinals Tuesday night. The Tigers (34-1) enter the night on a 14-game win streak, which began after their loss to nationally-ranked and undefeated Plano East (Texas), while Westlake (28-7) has won 11 games in a row.
Cooper Flagg, Montverde look to finish perfect regular season (2/26/2024)
Will Montverde Academy (Florida) complete an undefeated regular season and continue staking its claim as one of the greatest high school boys basketball teams ever? Entering their final week of the regular season, Cooper Flagg and the Eagles (28-0) remain No. 1 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings. Harvard-Westlake (California) climbed four spots to No. 11 after winning the CIF Southern Section Open Division championship, its first in program history.
WCAC Championship Clash of Titans with National Rankings at Stake
The Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, more commonly known as the WCAC, has earned a reputation as one of the nation's toughest leagues for high school boys basketball. On Monday at American University in Washington, D.C., two of the top 15 teams in the country will face off to crown a conference champion. The WCAC championship game features St. Paul VI (Virginia), the No. 3 team in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings, and No. 15 Gonzaga (DC).
Harvard-Westlake to Face Eastvale Roosevelt in CIF Southern Section Open Division Boys Basketball Finals
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, When it comes to title games, it doesn't get much bigger than this. Nationally-ranked high school boys basketball squads Harvard-Westlake and Eastvale Roosevelt will face off in the CIF Southern Section Open Division finals Friday night at Cal Baptist University. Related: Preview: Harvard-Westlake vs.
Cooper Flagg, Montverde continue historic season (2/19/2024)
Cooper Flagg and talent-rich No. 1 Montverde Academy cleared another hurdle on its quest for an . The Eagles raced past No. 4 Long Island Lutheran (New York) on Saturday to strengthen its grip on the top spot in Monday's SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national high school basketball rankings.
10 best high school boys basketball teams of the 21st century
One of the top 2023-24 high school boys basketball storylines all year has been the impressive run by Montverde Academy (Florida). The top-ranked Eagles, led by projected top NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg and a bevy of blue-chip recruits, have started the season with 26 straight wins, handling a gauntlet of a schedule with relative ease. Montverde's dominance begs the question: Are we witnessing one of the best high school basketball teams ever.
Montverde, Long Island Lutheran showdown looms (2/12/2024)
Previous rank: 1; Up next: Feb. 16 at No. 4 Long Island Lutheran (NY) The top-ranked team in the country went to Tennessee and took down Whitehaven and Bartlett, keeping their perfect season alive with a pair of dominant wins. The Eagles will visit New York this week to take on VJ Edgecombe and No. 4 Long Island Lutheran, a team with the second most ranked wins (7) in the country. Previous rank: 2; Up next: Feb. 15 vs.
10 best high school boys basketball teams of the 21st century
One of the top 2023-24 high school boys basketball storylines all year has been the impressive run by Montverde Academy (Florida). The top-ranked Eagles, led by projected top NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg and a bevy of blue-chip recruits, have started the season with 26 straight wins, handling a gauntlet of a schedule with relative ease. Montverde's dominance begs the question: Are we witnessing one of the best high school basketball teams ever.
Top 25 national high school boys basketball rankings: Montverde, Long Island Lutheran showdown looms (2/12/2024)
Some of the top high school boys basketball teams around the country have started their playoff runs, and others will be joining them soon. While most of the top squad took care of business last week, there were some surprising results and shuffling among the bunch. The very top of the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings remained the same, with Montverde Academy (Florida) holding on to No. 1 for another week.
Meet the top high school boys basketball sophomores across the nation in 2023-24
Alozie entered the season as one of the highest ranked sophomores in the country, and he's backed it up with his play. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 19.5 points, 12 rebounds and 3.5 assists in two recent games against national powers Prolific Prep and IMG Academy. SBLive's Arkansas Newcomer of the Year as a freshman, Andrews' success has impressed again as a sophomore. The 6-foot-6 guard posted 34 points, 16 rebounds, six assists and blocks against North Little Rock on Dec. 16.
Meet the top high school boys basketball freshmen across the nation in 2023-24
The playoffs are right around the corner for the 2023-24 high school boys basketball season. This season has introduced us to a new batch of talented hoopers in the freshman class, and SBLive is highlighting some of the very best from around the country. Here are 20-plus freshmen making a name for themselves early in their high school boys basketball careers. Editor's note: All stats are current through Feb. 2.
Meet the top high school boys basketball freshmen across the nation in 2023-24
The playoffs are right around the corner for the 2023-24 high school boys basketball season. This season has introduced us to a new batch of talented hoopers in the freshman class, and SBLive is highlighting some of the very best from around the country. Here are 20-plus freshmen making a name for themselves early in their high school boys basketball careers. Editor's note: All stats are current through Feb. 2.
Cooper Flagg, Montverde continue reign (2/5/2024)
Previous rank: 1; Up next: Feb. 9 vs. Whitehaven (TN) Montverde's reign continued with wins over No. 12 La Lumiere and No. 25 St. Rose at the Metro Classic in New Jersey. Cooper Flagg went off for 28 points, seven rebounds, five assists, four blocks and three steals in the Eagles' 84-55 win over St. Rose. Can these Eagles run the table? Previous rank: 2; Up next: Feb. 8 vs. TBD in District Semifinals Columbus capped off its regular season with an 84-45 win against Florida Christian.
Senior Bowl 2024: Live score, updates of college football all-star game (2/3/2024)
From playing under the lights on Friday nights to suiting up on Saturdays, it's about time for some of football's brightest young stars to take the next step in seeing their dreams become reality.
Top 25 national high school boys basketball rankings: Cooper Flagg, Montverde still on top (1/22/2024)
Montverde Academy (Florida) started the 2023-24 high school basketball season in November as the nation’s No. 1 ranked team. Nine weeks later, the Eagles are still at the top. Fresh off a 1-0 week featuring a dominant victory, Cooper Flagg and Montverde (19-0) held on to No. 1 in the latest update to the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national high school boys basketball rankings.
Who was top high school basketball player at Hoophall Classic?
Hoophall Classic 2024 has come and gone. Each January, some of the nation's top high school basketball teams meet up in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of the sport, for the storied event that has produced countless memorable moments and hosted a bevy of superstars over the years. Who rose above the rest? Read up on the standout performances from the 2024 Hoophall Classic and cast a vote in the poll. Voting stays open until Sunday, Jan. 21 at 11:59 p.m. eastern time.
Top 25 national high school boys basketball rankings: Dynamic Prep makes massive jump (1/3/2023)
The holiday season means it’s time for some of the biggest high school basketball tournaments of the year. These tournaments, like the Les Schwab Invitational where top 15 teams Columbus (Florida) and Harvard-Westlake (California) faced off in the championship, never fail to provide drama and upsets that fuel heavy movement in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings.
No. 1 Montverde dominating (12/12/2023)
The 2023-24 high school basketball season is in full swing for most of the country. That means it's time to update the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national boys basketball rankings. Montverde Academy (Florida) has strengthened the grip on its preseason No. 1 ranking with multiple signature wins. Through three weeks, the Eagles have made it clear they are as dangerous as advertised. The top three remained the same, but there was plenty of movement throughout the rest of the top 25.
Caden Durham, LSU commit, leads Duncanville to Texas high school football semifinal win with 5 TDs
Can anybody contain Caden Durham and Duncanville? The LSU running back commit has balled out all season for the nationally ranked Panthers, and he kept it going in the Texas high school football state semifinals. Durham rushed for 225 yards and five touchdowns in Duncanville's 52-10 victory over North Crowley on Saturday, helping the Panthers punch their ticket back to the UIL 6A D1 state championship next week against North Shore.
Live score, updates of Texas high school football state semifinals (12/9/2023)
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, The Texas high school football playoffs continue this weekend with more action from the state semifinals. One team will earn a trip to next week's UIL 6A D2 state championship when Steele and Summer Creek square off Saturday at Baylor University's McLane Stadium. Steele (13-1), which finished the regular season ranked No. 11 in Texas, is led offensively by junior quarterback Chad Warner and Oklahoma running back commit Jonathan Hatton.
Live score, updates of Texas high school football state semifinal (12/8/2023)
The Texas high school football season is nearly complete, as the state semifinals round is here. Undefeated Aledo (14-0) and Forney (13-1) face off in the UIL 5A D1 semifinals Friday night in Midlothian, with the winner moving on to the state championship next week in Dallas. Aledo, ranked No. 5 in the state entering the playoffs, is looking to move one win closer to a perfect season.
Live score, updates of Texas high school football state semifinal (12/8/2023)
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, Will South Oak Cliff move one step closer to a rare three-peat, or will Frisco Emerson reach the state finals in what is only the program's second year competing at the varsity level? That question will be answered when the Bears and Mavericks face off in the UIL 5A D2 semifinals Friday night at the Ford Center in Frisco.
Live score, updates from Arkansas high school football Class 5A state final
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, State championship week rolls on for Arkansas high school football. Parkview and Shiloh Christian are set to meet up in the Class 5A state final Saturday night at Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium. Parkview (13-0), ranked No. 1 in Arkansas entering the matchup, is looking to complete an undefeated season and repeat as state champions.
OKC Millwood beats Kiefer on dramatic game-winning kick return
In one of the best Oklahoma high school football games of the week, it appeared Kiefer would remain undefeated and secure a spot in next week's state finals. After scoring with 12 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Trojans kicked the go-ahead extra point to take a 29-28 lead over OKC Millwood in the Class 2A semifinals on Friday. Then Jaden Nickens flipped the script.
Lancaster upsets Longview in regional semifinals
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, With its best player sidelined due to an apparent injury, Longview saw its season come to an end with a stunning loss to Lancaster in the UIL regional semifinals. Lancaster trailed by 14 points at halftime but edged out Longview, 27-24, after Andres Castro booted a game-winning 36-yard field goal with three seconds left in the game. Longview (11-2) entered the playoffs ranked No. 19 in Texas after winning nine games in a row to wrap up the regular season.
Montverde Academy boys basketball beats Oak Cliff Faith Family at Thanksgiving Hoopfest
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, The top-ranked high school boys basketball team in the country is off to a hot start in the 2023-24 season. Montverde Academy (Florida), which opened the season at No. 1 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings, overpowered No. 25 Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (Texas), 86-49, at Thanksgiving Hoopfest in the Dallas area on Friday night. Five-star senior Derik Queen paced Montverde with 20 points and six rebounds.
Longhorns land 5-star guard
By BVMSports Team By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, Tre Johnson is off the board. The basketball world knew the five-star shooting guard from Link Academy (Missouri) would be returning to his home state next year, but would he be suiting up for the Texas Longhorns or Baylor Bears? Texas it is. Johnson, who recently cut his long list of college choices down to Texas and Baylor, announced his... Read more on Publisher's website
Tre Johnson commits to Texas: Longhorns land 5-star guard
Tre Johnson is off the board. The basketball world knew the five-star shooting guard from Link Academy (Missouri) would be returning to his home state next year, but would he be suiting up for the Texas Longhorns or Baylor Bears? Texas it is. Johnson, who recently cut his long list of college choices down to Texas and Baylor, announced his commitment to Texas on Wednesday. He chose the Longhorns over Baylor, Alabama, Kansas and Kentucky, among others.
Who should be SBLive's North Georgia high school football offensive player of the week (11/14/2023)?
By BVMSports Team By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, The first round of the Georgia high school football playoffs is in the books. Now it's time to voice your opinion on which player should be named SBLive's North Georgia high school football offensive player of the week. Read up on this week's six candidates below and let us know your pick. Voting will conclude on Saturday, November 18th at... Read more on Publisher's website
Dylan Raiola, UGA 5-Star Quarterback Commit, Scores 5 Touchdowns In First Half Of Playoff Win
The first round of the Georgia high school football playoffs couldnât have gone much smoother for Buford and five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola.
Broxton Robinson scores 10 touchdowns in Panhandle win
By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, In one of the highest-scoring playoff games in the history of Texas high school football, Broxton Robinson of Panhandle played the game of his life. The sophomore finished with 10 touchdowns in the Panthers' 93-54 win over Tahoka in the bi-district round Friday night, scoring on five passes, four runs and one kickoff return. Robinson posted six touchdowns in the... Read more on Publisher's website
Who should be SBLive's North Georgia high school football defensive player of the week (11/3/2023)?
By BVMSports Team By Zach Shugan via highschool.si.com, The final week of the Georgia high school football regular season is in the books. Now it's time to voice your opinion on which player should be named SBLive's North Georgia high school football defensive player of the week. Read up on this week's five candidates below and let us know your pick. Voting will conclude on Saturday, November 11th... Read more on Publisher's website
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