Hey folks! So I've been super into watching high school basketball recently and I'm trying to figure out which ones are considered the top teams nationally? Is it usually by state, or are there showcases where different states' top teams compete?
Hey there! High school basketball teams that consistently perform can gain national recognition, even though most rankings are done on a regional or state basis. Monthly or seasonal showcases indeed exist where top high school teams from different states compete against each other. These events, such as the GEICO High School Basketball Nationals and the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions, can drastically shift national high school basketball rankings.
A few national rankings worth checking out are the ESPN Top 25, USA Today Super 25, and the MaxPreps Top 25. All of these rankings consider high school teams from all over the country, and they are usually updated weekly during the season. Rankings are determined through a blend of voting among experts and performance in games, especially at high-level showcases against other top-ranked teams.
It's important to note that top teams don't always mean top future NBA players are on those teams. High-profile recruits and draft prospects might play for less successful teams or compete in smaller leagues, so looking at recruiting and draft rankings, such as ESPN's top 100 recruits, can also be a fun way to follow the future stars of basketball. Enjoy the games!
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