Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball rankings (01/07/2025)

Byron Center continues to climb up the rankings

Orchard Lake St. Mary s Daniel Smythe (2) during a win against Ann Arbor Huron during the Michigan High School Athletic Association boys basketball Division 1 semifinals at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, March 15, 2024. / Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK

Michigan high school basketball is in its first month of action. The reigning Division I champs have two losses already, and several teams are still undefeated.

High School on SI will have all classification top 25 rankings throughout the season.

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Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball rankings

1. U of D Jesuit (8-0)

The Cubs were able to take down Old Redford Academy 74-66 on Dec. 29. U of D has won five of its games by at least 13 points. The Cubs are set to face Whitmer on Jan. 7 and St. Francis de Sales (OH) on Jan. 10.

2. Muskegon (6-0) 

The Big Reds took apart each of their last two opponents as they beat Jenison 65-17 and Ferndale 69-33, respectively. Muskegon will next tip off against Hudsonville on Jan. 7. 

3. St. Mary’s Prep (6-3) 

St. Mary’s Prep beat Wayne Memorial 62-48 on Dec.  29, but it fell short against Cathedral (IN) 68-65 on New Year’s Day. The Eaglets will try to get back in the win column on Jan. 7 when they’re matched up with Central Catholic (OH).

4. Brother Rice (9-1) 

Brother Rice destroyed Jackson 74-31 on Saturday. The Warriors have won six games in a row, and their only loss came against U of D by a score of 58-44. Brother Rice will play Douglass next on Jan. 7.

5. East Lansing (7-1) 

The Trojans took down De La Salle 73-63 on Dec. 29. Their only loss came in overtime against Muskegon (69-65) on Dec. 21. East Lansing plays DeWitt next on Jan. 7.

6. Rockford (7-1) 

Rockford took down Grand Haven 76-37 on Friday. Each of the Rams’ last three wins have come by at least 21 points. Rockford will take on Byron Center next on Jan. 7.

7. Hudsonville (6-1)

The Eagles were able to beat West Ottawa by a score of 89-57 on Friday. Hudsonville has rattled off four straight wins since losing to Grand Rapids Christian on Dec. 10 (77-76). Its next game will come on Jan. 7 against Muskegon.

8. Byron Center (8-1)

The Bulldogs came out on top against Mona Shores on Friday with a 72-58 victory. Byron Center has won three straight games by at least 14 points. The Bulldogs are set to play Rockford next on Jan. 7.

9. Birmingham Groves (7-2)

Groves fell short to Avondale on Friday by a score of 54-44. The Falcons have now lost two of their last three games after starting the season 6-0. They next tip off against West Bloomfield on Jan. 7. 

10. Flint Powers (8-0)

The Chargers took down Schoolcraft 68-60 on Saturday. Powers has scored at least 60 points in every game but one. The Chargers will be on the court next against Mt. Pleasant on Jan. 7.

11. Detroit King (8-2)

The Crusaders beat Kalamazoo Central on Saturday by a score of 48-38. King has won four straight games since losing to rival Cass Tech on Dec. 17. King is set to play Denby next on Jan. 7.

12. Summit Academy North (6-1)

Summit Academy has won back-to-back games since losing to Walled Lake Central on Dec. 27. Summit Academy beat Ferndale on Dec. 29 (54-52) and Lincoln King Academy (71-30) on Friday. Its next game comes against Jalen Rose Leadership Academy on Jan. 7.

13. Warren Lincoln (3-3)

Warren Lincoln has lost three straight games, most recently falling to Brother Rice 69-57 on Dec. 28. The Abes will hope to get back in the win column with a matchup against Port Huron Northern on Jan. 7.

14. Wayne Memorial (4-2)

Wayne Memorial lost to St. Mary’s Prep on Dec. 29 by a score of 62-48. The Zebras had a break but will be in action against Churchill on Jan. 7.

15. Ann Arbor Huron (5-2)

Ann Arbor Huron last played on Dec. 28 against Port Huron Northern, coming out with a 76-66 win. The River Rats will play Ypsilanti Lincoln next on Jan. 9. 

16. Old Redford (5-1)

Old Redford took down Michigan Collegiate 78-48 on Friday. The Ravens’ only loss came against U of D on Dec. 29 by a score of 74-66. They will next be in action on Jan. 7 against Lincoln King Academy.

17. Clarkston (9-1)

The Wolves were able to beat North Farmington 64-46 on Friday. Clarkston has won back-to-back games since falling to U of D on Dec. 21. The Wolves are set to play Rochester Adams next on Jan. 7.

18. Oxford (9-0)

The Wildcats took down Lake Orion 57-37 on Friday. Oxford hadn’t played since it beat Troy 67-53 on Dec. 20. The Wildcats are set to play Seaholm next on Jan. 7.

19. Flint Carman-Ainsworth (7-0)

Carman-Ainsworth was able to beat Bay City Central (75-37) on Friday and Pewamo-Westphalia (55-51) on Saturday. The Cavaliers are set to play River Rouge next on Jan. 7. 

20. Cass Tech (6-1)

The Technicians took care of Michigan City (IN) 81-73 on Thursday. Cass Tech hasn’t won a game by less than eight points this season. The Technicians are set to play Pershing next on Jan. 7.

21. Chippewa Valley (9-1)

Chippewa Valley hasn’t played since Dec. 27 when it destroyed Cousino 62-26. The Big Reds will tip off against Dakota next on Jan. 7.

22. Okemos (8-0)

The Wolves haven’t played since beating Kenowa Hills 59-45 on Dec. 27. Okemos has won each of its last four games by at least 11 points. The Wolves will play Holt next on Jan. 7.

23. Ann Arbor Skyline (5-3)

Skyline hasn’t played since it beat Goodrich 73-59 on Dec. 28. The Eagles are set to play Woodhaven next on Jan. 7.

24. Belleville (5-1)

The Tigers took down Troy 68-47 on Dec. 28. Belleville has now won four straight games since losing to Waverly on Dec. 7 (60-53). The Tigers will tip off against John Glenn next on Jan. 7.

25. Detroit Catholic Central (5-4)

The Shamrocks fell to Grand Blanc by a score of 59-57 on Saturday. Catholic Central started the season 4-0, but has since lost four of five games. The Shamrocks are set to play Brother Rice next on Jan. 10.

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