The Spalding Hoophall Classic 2024 showcased a series of exciting matchups over the holiday weekend, with top teams leaving their mark at the annual event. One of the most notable performances came from the undefeated No. 1 Montverde Academy, led by the highly acclaimed 2024 recruit and Duke commit, Cooper Flagg. The team secured victories over No. 5 Prolific Prep, No. 13 Brewster Academy, and No. 15 Oak Hill, with Flagg delivering an impressive 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks in the clash against Prolific Prep.
Another standout at the event was the new No. 2 team, Columbus, which showcased its prowess with wins against some of the best teams in the nation. Columbus handed No. 3 Paul VI its second loss of the season and secured a convincing victory over No. 5 Prolific Prep, resulting in a significant climb up the rankings.
With 18 of the top 25 teams competing at Hoophall, the rankings have seen significant changes, including Prolific Prep dropping four spots after facing tough competition. Additionally, Jackson-Reed and Plano East have managed to secure spots in the top 25.
The updated SCNext boys’ basketball rankings for this week are as follows:
1. Montverde Academy (Fla.) 18-0
2. Columbus (Fla.) 16-4
3. Paul VI (Va.) 14-2
4. Link Academy (Mo.) 17-4
5. Prolific Prep (Calif.) 19-3
6. Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.) 11-3
7. AZ Compass (Ariz.) 17-5
8. Harvard-Westlake (Calif.) 20-1
9. Dynamic Prep (Texas) 15-1
10. La Lumiere (Ind.) 11-3
11. Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) 10-3
12. Archbishop Stepniac (N.Y.) 10-3
13. Brewster Academy (N.H.) 13-3
14. Wasatch Academy (Utah) 10-3
15. Oak Hill Academy (Va.) 14-3
16. Myers Park (N.C.) 13-2
17. Bishop O’Connell (Va.) 14-3
18. Bullis School (Md.) 12-2
19. Combine Academy (N.C.) 19-2
20. Gonzaga HS College (Washington, D.C.) 14-2
21. Ridge View (S.C.) 16-0
22. Jackson-Reed (Washington, D.C.) 19-2
23. Dream City Christian (Ariz.) 16-4
24. Grayson (Ga.) 15-2
25. Plano East (Texas) 24-0
The latest rankings provide insight into the competitive landscape of boys’ high school basketball, highlighting impressive performances and unexpected shifts in the standings. As the season progresses, these teams will continue to showcase their skills and compete for top positions in the rankings.