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Perry No. 1 in The Arizona Republic's high school boys basketball rankings

Richard Obert, Arizona Republic
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There's movement in this week's Arizona Republic high school boys basketball rankings. Here are the latest, from Super 10 through 1A, through Jan. 15, 2024. The Super 10 comprises the top 10 teams in the state, regardless of conference.

Super 10

1. Gilbert Perry Pumas, 14-4

These guys earned their spot back at the top after their 64-63 win on a buzzer-beater 3 by Barron Silsby to beat No. 8 nationally ranked Grayson of Loganville, Georgia at the Hoophall Classic on Saturday night in Springfield, Massachusetts.

2. Goodyear Millennium Tigers, 13-3

They'll get their next major test on Saturday, when they play an 18-1 team out of Richmond, California called Salesian College Preparatory, which lost its only game in overtime to St. John Bosco.

3. Phoenix Sunnyslope Vikings, 12-4

With 6-foot-10 freshman Darius Wabbington knocking down 3-pointers from the top of the key, this becomes a very dangerous team for anybody.

Sunnyslope forward Darius Wabbington (21) shoots against Brophy during a game at Brophy Prep High School in Phoenix on Dec. 22, 2023.
Sunnyslope forward Darius Wabbington (21) shoots against Brophy during a game at Brophy Prep High School in Phoenix on Dec. 22, 2023.

4. Scottsdale Desert Mountain Wolves, 14-4

As long as they've got Kaden and Kalek House, this team doesn't need a big man to win big games. They're young, confident and play with a swagger.

Gonzaga Prep Bullpups' Henry Sandberg (20) runs with the ball against Desert Mountain Wolves Kalek House (5) and Kaden House (10) at Mountain View High School in Mesa on Dec. 27, 2023.
Gonzaga Prep Bullpups' Henry Sandberg (20) runs with the ball against Desert Mountain Wolves Kalek House (5) and Kaden House (10) at Mountain View High School in Mesa on Dec. 27, 2023.

5. Phoenix St. Mary's Knights, 12-6

Senior point guard Styles Phipps and 6-foot-9 sophomore Cameron Williams are a one-two punch teams don't want to have to deal with right now with how they're rolling in 4A.

St. Mary's Knights guard Styles Phipps (1) scrambles for a loose ball against the Brophy Prep Broncos at St. Mary's High School gym on Jan. 3, 2024.
St. Mary's Knights guard Styles Phipps (1) scrambles for a loose ball against the Brophy Prep Broncos at St. Mary's High School gym on Jan. 3, 2024.

6. Chandler Basha Bears, 14-5

Their only in-state loss came against Perry, a team they played even with for a half, behind the dazzling playmaking of sophomore guard Mason Magee.

Basha Bears guard Mason Magee (3) is introduced before their game at Perry High School in Gilbert on Jan. 6, 2024.
Basha Bears guard Mason Magee (3) is introduced before their game at Perry High School in Gilbert on Jan. 6, 2024.

7. Scottsdale Notre Dame Saints, 18-3

They're on a seven-game winning streak since losing in overtime to Phoenix Brophy Prep in the Visit Mesa Basketball Challenge, and just beat California's Modesto Christian 64-45.

8. Glendale Ironwood Eagles, 18-2

They've won 13 games in a row, the last three in devastating fashion, as they continue to roll in 5A, behind the great outside shooting of Noah Gifft.

Ironwood guard Noah Gifft (30) goes up for a layup against Sunrise Mountain during a game at Ironwood High School in Glendale on Jan. 26, 2023.
Ironwood guard Noah Gifft (30) goes up for a layup against Sunrise Mountain during a game at Ironwood High School in Glendale on Jan. 26, 2023.

9. Chandler Valley Christian, 18-2

This 3A power has four players averaging in double figures scoring, led by senior guard Luke Shaw at 27.1 points a game.

10. Waddell Canyon View Jaguars, 17-2

They've cracked the Super 10 with a gritty display of toughness, behind guards Adam Hubbard, Quincy Kirk and Denali McNeal.

6A Conference

1. Perry, 14-4

2. Sunnyslope, 12-4

3. Basha, 14-5

4. Boulder Creek, 13-7

5. Sandra Day O'Connor, 16-3

6. Phoenix Desert Vista, 14-5

7. Laveen Cesar Chavez, 16-2

8. Tucson, 17-1

9. Highland, 13-4

10. Pinnacle, 10-8

5A Conference

1. Millennium, 13-3

2. Desert Mountain, 14-4

3. Notre Dame, 18-3

4. Ironwood, 18-2

5. Canyon View, 17-2

6. Queen Creek Casteel, 15-3

7. Tempe McClintock, 15-4

8. Tucson Mountain View, 13-4

9. Phoenix Central, 12-4

10. Surprise Willow Canyon, 17-4

4A Conference

  1. St. Mary’s, 12-6

2. Glendale Deer Valley, 15-2

3. Glendale Cactus, 13-2

4. Prescott, 14-3

5. Tucson Sahuaro, 15-2

6. Mica Mountain, 15-2

7. Gilbert Mesquite, 14-4

8. El Mirage Dysart, 15-3

9. Tucson Salpointe Catholic, 12-6

10. American Leadership Gilbert North, 10-4

3A Conference

  1. Valley Christian, 18-2

2. Gilbert Christian, 12-4

3. Florence, 14-7

4. Coolidge, 14-4

5. Yuma Catholic, 9-4

6. Tucson Palo Verde, 13-3

7. Holbrook, 10-4

8. Page, 12-5

9. Chinle, 12-4

10. Show Low, 16-5

2A Conference

  1. Gilbert San Tan Charter, 19-3

2. Phoenix Christian, 14-2

3. Phoenix Arizona Lutheran, 17-2

4. Scottsdale Rancho Solano Prep, 15-5

5. Morenci, 18-3

6. Leading Edge-Gilbert, 16-5

7. Keams Canyon Hopi, 18-4

8. Phoenix Country Day, 9-3

9. Surprise Highland Prep, 8-8

10. Pima, 8-4

1A Conference

  1. Tucson The Gregory School, 16-3

2. Anthem North Valley Christian, 10-8

3. Sells Baboquivari, 12-5

4. Tucson Desert Christian, 16-4

5. El Capitan/Centennial Academy, 16-4

6. Wellton Antelope, 9-2

7. BASIS Flagstaff, 14-4

8. Joseph City, 16-6

9. Anthem Prep, 14-4

10. Fort Thomas, 14-6

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