Boys Basketball

Gassim Toure helps lead a talented Principia roster that begins the season as Missouri's top team.

High school basketball season is upon us and here is an early look at Missouri's Top 25 teams as we announce our 2026-27 preseason state rankings.

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Nia Simone (center) interviews Beckham Black (left) and Cayden Daughtry (right) before tip-off.

Overtime Elite opened its sixth season with Cayden Daughtry scoring 46 points. Meet five rising high school basketball stars to watch in 2026-27.

Florida

Florida high school basketball practices begin Oct. 26, games start Nov. 16. Get the 2026-27 FHSAA regular-season, playoff and championship dates.

Bishop McNamara High School senior Brandon Woodard has committed to play college basketball at Rutgers University in New Jersey.

Washington DC

Two of the top boys' basketball players in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference have made their college decisions. Bishop McNamara High School senior for

Basketball

National coach of the year Glenn Farello and retired Visitation girls coach Mike McCarthy join a 2026 class that includes Jeff Green and Monty Williams.

Washington DC

The top-ranked boys high school senior basketball player in Washington, DC is heading south to play college basketball next season, he announced on September 29

Richwoods' Amarion Smith-Holley (2) goes to the basket against Chicago Marist's Chuck Barnes Jr. , left, and Stephen Brown in the second half of the Class 4A supersectional Monday, March 9, 2026 at CEFCU Arena in Normal. The Knights fell to the RedHawks 56-53.

National

Missouri school adds players from California, Illinois, Kentucky, South Carolina, Texas, New Mexico and China for upcoming season

Bishop McNamara High School Graduate Keith Veney Named Head Coach at St. Mary's Ryken High School.

Maryland

Former Dallas Mavericks player development coach Keith Veney returns to Maryland as the new boys basketball head coach at St. Mary's Ryken in the WCAC.

Florida

The 2026 City of Palms Classic field is set. See the teams, opening matchups, and schedule.

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chris Paul II (near) in front of father Chris Paul during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

South Carolina

Chris Paul II, son of retired NBA star Chris Paul, received a South Carolina basketball offer after visiting Columbia with his father.

Junior Mancho, who has helped Our Lady of Mount Carmel win the last two MIAA A Conference basketball titles, announced his commitment to play his college basketball at Towson University on Thursday.

Maryland

Our Lady of Mount Carmel senior Junior Mancho, a 6-foot-9 center who helped the Cougars win back-to-back MIAA A Conference titles, has committed to Towson.

Milken Community sophomore Leon Pollak took his chance at making the JV basketball team when the coach offered a 'make or cut' opportunity.

California

Would you bet on yourself? Milken Community high schooler Leon Pollak did. The young sophomore, who didn't make the JV team as a freshman at Milken last year, s

Veteran coach Phil Conners has been named the new boys basketball head coach at Lowell High School, his alma mater.

Massachusetts

Lowell High School has hired 1998 graduate Phil Conners as its new boys basketball coach after his successful 10-year run at Burlington.

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Maryland

Pelicans center Derik Queen returns to St. Frances Academy as he and Spurs star De'Aaron Fox coach the inaugural Under Armour Next City Classic.

California

King Rachal, a 6-foot-7 wing, has completed a transfer to Notre Dame in Los Angeles, teaming up with 5-star guard NaVorro Bowman Jr.

Potomac High School Graduate Casey Dyches has committed to play college basketball at Plattsburgh State in New York

Maryland

Potomac High School graduate Casey Dyches is turning heads with Team Takeover after a standout AAU performance, continuing a family legacy of athletic excellence before beginning his college career at Plattsburgh State.

Virginia

Former Deep Creek basketball coach Harry Rest, who also helped shape generations of players through the Boo Williams AAU program, is being remembered for his lasting impact on Virginia basketball.

Iowa

Former North Linn boys basketball, baseball coach faced ethics violations.

UIC's Cameron Fens (54) tries to stop Bradley's Christian Davis in the second half of their Missouri Valley Conference basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Flames 85-73.

Iowa

Cameron Fens was a standout at Dubuque Hempstead and will now play for North Carolina this season.

New Mexico

Frank Dooley, the legendary Deming basketball coach who won four New Mexico state championships and spent decades mentoring student-athletes, has died at age 93.

Council Bluffs St. Albert and Newell-Fonda meet in a Class 1A championship rematch.

Georgia

The GHSA is moving Georgia’s boys and girls basketball state championships from Macon to Georgia State’s Convocation Center in Atlanta for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.