The Arizona Republic's boys' high school basketball rankings, Dec. 18, 2023
This is The Arizona Republic's Super 10 through 1A high school boys basketball rankings as of Dec. 18, 2023. The Super 10 list reflects the top 10 teams in the state, regardless of conference.
Super 10
1. Millennium Tigers, 11-1
Since the loss to Texas juggernaut Stony Pointe, the Tigers have reeled off seven straight wins, including a 75-68 victory over Brophy Prep on Friday with Cameron Holmes leading the way.
2. Sunnyslope Vikings, 5-2
A three-game win streak began with a 53-52 win over Perry. They've got a big game Friday against Brophy Prep, their only game this week.
3. Perry Pumas, 7-3
Since the Sunnyslope loss, Koa Peat and D'Andre Harrison put the team on their backs with two big wins last week over St. Mary's and Boulder Creek.
4. Desert Mountain Wolves, 6-1
The only loss was Dec. 1, a 98-97 setback to Pinnacle on a buzzer-beater 3. They take on North Hollywood's Campbell Hall on Dec. 18 at home.
5. Notre Dame Prep Saints, 8-1
Their only loss was to Desert Mountain, 83-81, in overtime during the Hoophall West. They play in a tournament this week.
6. Basha Bears, 9-1
Hasn't lost to an Arizona team, as the sophomore sensations Mason Magee and Elijah Summers-Livingston lead the way.
7. Brophy Prep Broncos, 6-2
Led by senior guard Braeden Speed, they play at Crespi in California on Tuesday, then home Friday vs. Sunnyslope.
8. St. Mary's, 2-4
Hard to knock this 4A team out of the Super 10 given the national schedule they've played and the close losses to Notre Dame and Desert Mountain, plus a loss to defending Open champion Perry.
9. Valley Christian Trojans, 11-0
This 3A juggernaut already has scored 913 points with only Smoky Hill coming within 10 points of them this year (73-65 on Nov. 30).
10. Ironwood Eagles, 7-2
Led by high-scoring guard Noah Gifft, they won the consolation championship and beat Idaho-power Hillcrest in a tournament at Owyhee High in Meridian, Idaho.
6A Conference
1. Sunnyslope, 5-2
2. Perry, 7-3
3. Basha, 9-1
4. Brophy Prep, 6-2
5. Sandra Day O'Connor, 10-1
6. Pinnacle, 9-2
7. Highland, 7-2
8. Tucson, 8-1
9. Hamilton, 9-3
10. Boulder Creek, 7-2
5A Conference
1. Millennium, 11-1
2. Desert Mountain, 6-1
3. Notre Dame Prep, 8-1
4. Ironwood, 7-2
5. Casteel, 8-1
6. Willow Canyon, 10-1
7. Canyon View, 10-2
8. McClintock, 8-2
9. Cienega, 8-3
10. Apollo, 8-2
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4A Conference
1. St. Mary's, 2-4
2. Deer Valley, 10-0
3. Mica Mountain, 10-0
4. Sahuaro, 10-1
5. Thunderbird, 9-2
6. Mesquite, 9-2
7. ALA Gilbert North, 8-3
8. Canyon del Oro, 10-2
9. Dysart, 7-2
10. Prescott, 7-2
3A Conference
1. Valley Christian, 11-0
2. Northwest Christian, 4-1
3. Safford, 4-0
4. Snowflake, 6-2
5. ALA Ironwood, 9-1
6. Palo Verde, 9-1
7. Blue Ridge, 3-2
8. Coolidge, 9-2
9. Show Low, 6-1
10. Holbrook, 7-3
2A Conference
1. Highland Prep, 6-3
2. San Tan Charter, 10-2
3. Rancho Solano Prep, 8-2
4. Arizona Lutheran, 9-1
5. Phoenix Christian, 6-2
6. Hopi, 9-2
7. Phoenix Country Day, 5-1
8. Arete Prep, 6-3
9. Veritas Prep, 7-4
10. Chandler Prep, 5-3
1A Conference
The Gregory School, 8-2
2. Ray, 10-1
3. North Valley Christian, 5-5
4. Fort Thomas, 8-4
5. El Capitan/Centennial, 10-4
6. Joseph City, 12-5
7. Hayden, 9-3
8. Desert Christian, 8-2
9. Anthem Prep, 6-1
10. Williams, 9-5
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