The Times’ high school basketball rankings

A first look at the top 25 high school basketball teams in the Southland.

Rk. SCHOOL (W-L) Comment

1. ST. JOHN BOSCO (7-0) 6-foot-9 Jeremiah Nyarko is much improved

2. SIERRA CANYON (0-0) Waiting to turn loose UCLA commit Amari Bailey

3. MATER DEI (6-0) Veteran team with size and depth

4. DAMIEN (15-0) Great guard duo in Malik Thomas and RJ Smith

5. ETIWANDA (0-0) Everyone trusts Jahmai Mashack to lead the way

6. CORONA CENTENNIAL (3-1) Lots of good shooters

7. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN (9-1) Freshman Isaiah Elohim is already a standout

8. HARVARD-WESTLAKE (7-2) Brady Dunlap is now eligible, so beware

9. WINDWARD (5-1) Kijani Wright, Dylan Andrews are imposing duo

10. RIBET ACADEMY (0-0) All signs point toward outstanding team

11. EASTVALE ROOSEVELT (3-0) Excellent three-point shooting team

12. LONG BEACH POLY (2-0) Watson brothers lead the way

13. BIRMINGHAM (0-1) David Elliott, James Nobles are veteran standouts

14. CHAMINADE (5-1) KJ Simpson, Keith Higgins are four-year starters

15. ST. ANTHONY (3-0) Wins over Brentwood, JSerra, Bishop Montgomery

16. COLONY (6-1) Sophomore Jaidyn Simpson is off to strong start

17. SANTA MARGARITA (4-0) Guard Jake Blazona provides court guidance

18. CAPISTRANO VALLEY (5-0) Langston Redfield is producing

19. WESTCHESTER (0-0) Ed Azzam will have month to get Comets in shape

20. WEST RANCH (0-0) Corey Cofield is key transfer

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21. FAIRFAX (0-0) Six freshmen are ready to be turned loose

22. ST. BERNARD (1-0) Knocked off Cathedral in opener

23. GARDENA SERRA (2-2) Put up good battle vs. St. John Bosco

24. CATHEDRAL (0-1) Several transfers will help Phantoms

25. ROLLING HILLS PREP (1-0) Benny Gealer is a top point guard