Top 25 Indiana high school boys basketball rankings (12/23/2023)
The top five remain unchanged, while Jeffersonville, Warren Central and Mount Vernon (Fortville) all join the rankings.
Here is our breakdown of this week's SB Live Power 25 Indiana high school boys basketball rankings (records through Dec. 19):
PREVIOUS RANKINGS: DECEMBER 15
Indiana high school boys basketball rankings
December 23, 2023
1. Fishers (7-0)
Previous rank: 1
Keenan Garner scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Tigers beat rival Hamilton Southeastern 64-57.
2. Lawrence North (6-0)
Previous rank: 2
Azavier Robinson's 17 points helped the Wildcats hold off Indianapolis Attucks 72-71. They also cruised past Fort Wayne Northrop 75-34.
3. Cathedral (6-0)
Previous rank: 3
Another big game from Keaton Aldridge (23 points, six steals, six rebounds) paved the way for a 62-49 win against Indianapolis Tech.
4. Westfield (5-0)
Previous rank: 4
It's a quiet spell for the Shamrocks, who play only once between Dec. 9 and Jan. 2 after having a meeting with Noblesville postponed till mid-January.
5. Kokomo (6-2)
Previous rank: 5
Two more wins, two more double-doubles for Kansas recruit Flory Bidunga: 21 points, 18 rebounds, four blocks and three assists vs. Marion and 20 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks and five assists against Carmel.
6. Noblesville (5-1)
Previous rank: 7
The Millers beat Marion 58-46 and had a game against Westfield postponed till mid-January.
7. Ben Davis (4-2)
Previous rank: 6
The Giants fell 65-60 to Warren Central before getting past Brownsburg 49-46 in overtime.
8. Brownsburg (5-3)
Previous rank: 8
Jordan Lomax scored 22 in a 59-42 victory against Avon. The Bulldogs also lost 49-46 in overtime to Ben Davis.
9. Indianapolis North Central (4-2)
Previous rank: 9
Jaxson Bell (13 points) and Papi Rivera (10 points) led the way for the Panthers in a 53-50 win over Carmel.
10. Indianapolis Attucks (5-3)
Previous rank: 10
The Tigers were edged 72-71 by Lawrence North despite getting 21 points from Mason Lewis.
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11. Anderson (5-0)
Previous rank: 11
The Indians ended a two-week break with a 61-43 win over Pike.
12. Plainfield (6-1)
Previous rank: 12
Collin Schmidt scored 21 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had six assists in a 66-44 victory against Perry Meridian.
13. Penn (5-1)
Previous rank: 13
Dominic Bonner had 16 points and Trey Miller added 15 in a 58-42 win over Bremen.
14. Crown Point (5-1)
Previous rank: 14
The Bulldogs have won four in a row after beating Munster 69-51 and downing Hammond Central 64-40.
15. Guerin Catholic (5-2)
Previous rank: 15
The Golden Eagles beat Heritage Christian 61-43 to remain unbeaten against Class 3A competition.
16. Center Grove (5-3)
Previous rank: 16
Dylan Meador scored 18 points to lead five Trojans in double figures in a 77-54 victory against Whiteland.
17. Lawrence Central (4-3)
Previous rank: 17
The Bears are on a 13-day holiday break after beating Pike 69-55.
18. Greenfield-Central (7-0)
Previous rank: 22
The Cougars remain perfect despite playing just one home game so far. Their most recent wins: 54-46 vs. Yorktown and 62-47 against Lawrenceburg.
19. Jeffersonville (3-2)
Previous rank: NR
The Red Devils handed Evansville Harrison its first loss, 49-46. Their losses were to Cathedral and Seymour (40-39).
20. Evansville Harrison (4-1)
Previous rank: 19
After scoring at least 80 points in each of their first four games, the Warriors fell 49-46 to Jeffersonville for their first loss of the season.
21. New Palestine (4-1)
Previous rank: 23
Julius Gizzi put up 43 points in a 75-56 win against Franklin Central. The Dragons also edged New Castle 61-60.
22. Brebeuf Jesuit (5-1)
Previous rank: 25
Austin Ford scored 18 in an 86-57 win against University High.
23. Warren Central (2-3)
Previous rank: NR
The Warriors have won two straight after an 0-3 start all against ranked teams: Cathedral, Brownsburg and Attucks. They own a signature victory against Ben Davis (65-60).
24. Scottsburg (6-2)
Previous rank: 20
The Warriors followed an overtime loss to Providence with easy wins against Corydon Central (62-24) and Columbus East (74-51).
25. Mount Vernon (Fortville) (4-2)
Previous rank: NR
The Marauders beat Shelbyville 72-35 and New Castle 61-50 last week. Their losses are to Fishers and Lawrence Central.
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