The Register welcomes feedback on our list. She has won 40 or more games twice in a season and 30 or more seven times. In 1987, Parade named Liberty the high school Player of the Year and McDonalds named him an All-American after he had led King to the 1986 state championship and a runner-up finish in 1987; Liberty set a state record with 143 points in the 1987 tournament. Only River Rouge has appeared in more championship games that this longtime, rock-solid program. Robinson is averaging 21.5 points and 14 rebounds a game, not bad for a 202-pounder who is listed at 6-7 but claims he's actually "6-5 1/2, maybe 6-6." 1998-1999 Cooper (El Cerrito), Fred Cotton (Walnut), Jelani Gardner (Bishop Amat, La Puente), Kenny Jackson (St. Monicas, Santa Monica), Lorenzo Lieuluai (Mater Dei, Santa Ana), Alex Lopez (Campbell Hall, North Hollywood), Damon Ollie (North Hollywood), Cameron Murray (Glendora), Ricky Price (St. Anthony, Long Beach), Tarik Turner (Charlottesville, Va). Even though he was highly-regarded in middle school, Johnson continued to develop his ball-handling and perimeter game and his high school career actually exceeded expectations. His NBA career was limited to seven seasons by knee miseries. Anderson was the leading scorer for a team that was unbeaten and ranked No. Pemsl was a strong and powerful post who stood 6-8. 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We've compiled a list of the Top 25 teams in girls basketball history. 1 by winning the Class B state championship in 1986. Scored 1,539 career points (game high of 56). That left unanswered the question of where. As "daylight engineers," we are committed to achieving our goal of constantly giving the world new possibilities of bringing daylight and fresh air into the homes and lives of people. He ended up transferring to Chaparral of Temecula and ended his high school career reclassifying to the Class of 2005 at IMG Academy in Florida. Synopsis: The quintet that enrolled together at Sierra Canyon was the latest group to play together on a travel club (California Basketball Club) that won the 14U AAU National title. 2007-2008 Where the Torreys rank on this list is up for debate. "We've got one more thing to do," said Robinson. Draymond Green would lead Saginaw to back-to-back crowns in 2007 and 2008 and the programs lofty status was again ensured. By creating this job alert, you agree to the LinkedIn User Agreement and Privacy Policy. I liked your list and your comments. He was a two-time All-American and the first player to win four CIF state titles in the highest classification. Prospective candidates will have the chance to demonstrate their running, throwing and catching skills. McDermott was a key piece of Ames' back-to-back title teams in 2009 and 2010. 1929-Present Boys Basketball State Champions and Runner-ups. Gordon and Hamilton developed into McDonalds All-Americans. In the 1952-53 season, he scored 837 points. The statewide basketball championships began in 1925, and Grand Haven emerged as one of the first dynasties. 2011-2012 Starter for Pub champs in '00 and '02. Davis had the best senior season and the longest NBA career. A 6-3 guard who could drive or shoot from the outside, Gaines was named Mr. Iowa Basketball in 1986. 97. Montverde Academy (Florida) has won Geico Nationals in back-to-back years and remains No. LIONEL SIMMONS, Southern, 6-6, 1986: Talented, heady and unselfish with the heart of a lion. Cotton, arguably the most ballyhooed youth player in state history, repeated eighth grade and ended up part of the 97 class. The Legends team (prior to 1960): Ronnie Lawson (Pearl, 1956-59), Rosie Johnson (Gallatin Union, 1956-59), Bill Joe Adcock (West, 1943-46), LamhalReynolds (DuPont 1954-57), Harry Moneypenny (West 1944-47), Albert Eillison (Linden, 1953-56), Bill "Goober" Skinner (Hume-Fogg, 1954-57), Tom Marshall (Mt. Ford was a three-time all-L.A. City Section pick and one of many standouts from the section at the time who entered high school in 10th grade because LAUSD high schools didnt add a ninth-grade in many instances until the late 1980s or early 1990s. It took the most dramatic shot in state finals history to get Buena Vista over the hump. From left, Kalamazoo Central's Detavia Moore, Angelos Griffis, and Dyland Hughes hug in celebration during the final minutes of the 2011 Class A state championship game against Ann Arbor Huron at Michigan State University's Breslin Center. He began his career at USC, but is now at Long Beach State. The 2011 Mater Dei team featured Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, the two-time Gatorade State Player of the Year, who went on to an All-American career at UConn before joining the WNBA. Over 30 Years of Great California 8th The top five local ratings for sporting events from Feb. 19-25: Who are the greatest Nashville area high school boys basketball players of all time? Regarded as the best tall prospect to come out of Philadelphia since Wilt Chamberlain (Overbrook '55). It's the first time two players from one school have made the first five and the first time a junior has made it. High School Sports. Most Valuable Player Rookie of the Year Defensive Player of the Year Sixth Man of the Year Most Improved Player Teammate of the Year J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Western Conference Finals MVP Eastern Conference Finals MVP ABA Playoffs Most Valuable Player All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Jalen Hood-Schifino Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) CG. He scored a tournament best 63 points in three games. Much better career than anyone on your list. For the most part, this group didnt live up to expectations. Synopsis: Butler was a dominant high school player and his son, Harrison, is one of the states top incoming freshmen this season. That ended in 1996 when Dwayne Nash and Jason Peoples rallied Saginaw past Southfield Lathrup for the Class A crown. Sank 142 3-pointers as a senior. "They are the best of friends off the court, too," said King coach Landon "Sonny" Cox. A three-time first-team Class 3A all-state selection. Our rankings of the top players in each class also includes rankings of the top underclass players in each high school class at the time of publication. Statistics were considered, but they were not the sole determining factor in our selections long a Register policy when choosing our all-state teams. Spurred the Cahillites to the '00 Catholic League title while averaging 25.4 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks. The earliest athlete among the 50 is Marcellus McMichael of Des Moines Roosevelt, a 1933 graduate who was the first four-time Des Moines Register all-state selection. Jaden Schutt, 6-5, Yorkville Christian Regarded as an elite shooter and one of the best in state history. A tremendous shooter. A two-time all-stater. Synopsis: Domingo left high school for Georgetown University after his junior season of high school. PRO PHOTOGRAPHY. 1994-1995 2023 BCS National Championships. He was the State Senior of the Year (junior Tyson Chandler was Mr. Basketball in 99-00) and the No. Played on Iowa's NCAA Final Four team and won an NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls. Muehlebach moved out of state as a senior and played at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City before returning West to play for Lute Olson at Arizona. Synopsis: Gordon and Mason came into high school with tremendous reputations and even though Westchester opened the 1988-89 season ranked No. Harry Lee, Leon Burgoyne and Ray Haack took turns taking St. Joseph to the top. Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp, who will lead his team to the state tournament this week, is the only current player to be selected. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Career point total: 2,167. Goodman comes from a basketball family, the son and grandson of coaches. Tall for a player in the 1930s. The 1985 graduate scored 27 points a game as a senior. Synopsis: Artis and Ashley spent their senior seasons at Findlay Prep of Henderson, Nev. The final Perfect Game High School Rankings of the season have been released, with Stoneman Douglas High School out of Parkland, Fla. being named national champion. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Toby Bailey (Loyola, Los Angeles), Terry Basey (James Logan, Union City), Travon Carmichael (Fontana), D.D. 1986-1987 Went on to play at Hawaii. (Cory Morse | MLive.com), MUSKEGON WESTERN MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN -- Nine titles, State champion (9): 58-62-65-70-92-99-08-09-10. We even named all-state teams for four years. A remarkable talent in the early 1950s. 11 to 10. The only two players that are not of all-state caliber are Awolowo and Love, who latter who is no longer playing high school ball in the state. * Unanimous, More: Darius Garland, Vanderbilt signee from Brentwood Academy, named McDonald's All-American, More: Vanderbilt announces Perry Wallace basketball scholarship. Tory Jackson, Saginaw Countys all-time leading scorer, delivered the final title in 2006 and the school closed its doors in 2013. Where does former Roman Catholic star Eddie Griffin rank among the city's best players? Franklin went 66-6 in his 3 years as a starter and won the Public League title in '84. Centers. Shared Mr. Iowa Basketball honors in 1999. 5 pick of the 1993 NBA Draft, on the San Francisco Spring Development League travel team that won the Slam N Jam Invitational in 88. 2, John Williams, 6-8, Los Angeles, Louisiana State. Exploring Michigan's boys basketball state championship history, Michigan boys basketball coaches with the most state titles, Greatest boys basketball state-final performances in MHSAA record book, History at your fingertips: A guide to girls basketball state championships, Michigan high school girls basketball dynasties, Michigan girls basketball coaches with most state titles. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Barnes went on to play at North Carolina and in the NBA. Five Best From SoCal Since 1982: He retired. Jabari Brown (Salesian, Richmond), Damien Cain (Harvard-Westlake, North Hollywood), Angelo Chol (Hoover, San Diego), Ramon Eaton (Sheldon, Sacramento), Cezar Guerrero (St. John Bosco, Bellflower), Austin McBroom (Harvard-Westlake, North Hollywood), Darius Nelson (Sheldon, Sacramento), Ronnie Stevens (Orange Lutheran), Josiah Turner (Cordova, Rancho Cordova). Co-Player of the Year as a senior. King lived up to expectations in high school, scoring 3,216 points and leading Mater Dei to a Div. Chandler was featured on 60 Minutes before ever playing a game for Dominguez and developed into the No. Thirty-five. The group actually broke up after the 1986-1987 season, as Littleton moved on to Carson and eventually earned a football scholarship to UCLA. Former Austin Peay andTrevecca coach Ron Bargatze, who also was a longtime assistant at Vanderbilt, assembled a selection committee to come up with the30 greatest players from Nashville and beyond. 18. HISTORICAL INFORMATION. With five players ranked in the 2023 ESPN 100 and four more ranked in the 2024 . Webber would also earn MVP honors at the McDonald's and Dapper all-star games, which added to the incredible resume. It didnt work out and Collins ended up at Inglewood High School. Was part of a team that won 103 consecutive games in the late 1980s. Chose to attend Iowa. Click the link in the email we sent to to verify your email address and activate your job alert. Required fields are marked *. Note: We just couldnt put this extensive post behind our pay wall. A two-time Des Moines Sunday Register all-state selection, picking up first team honors in 1988. But by the time he enrolled at King as a 6-2 freshman, football had taken a back seat. Hillcrest (18-2) 7 Young and talented 7. I agree, he was a great youth and HSBB player Thanks Big Bill!!! Synopsis: Just as his Performance Training Institute teams featuring Cotton, Mann, Wilcher and Williams did, Pat Barretts Southern California All-Stars travel club won AAU national age group titles with a talented team that made a big impact in high school and beyond. Photo: Cal-Hi Sports Archives. The wealth of talent extends deep into the top 15. Some of the players in this class didnt live up to expectations while Roscoe became more of a big-time football recruit. Crete-Monee's Phil Henderson, a 6-4 do-it-all player, and Tony Freeman, the 5-7 wheelhorse for St. Joseph, lead the second five, which also. Hundreds of past players were considered. Football came first with me." He totaled 1,759 points in his career. Averaged 17 points and 11 assists as a senior, 15 and nine for his career. Mount Carmel (19-1) 10 Leo and St. Rita this week 11. Graders Entering High School Basketball Some coaches we spoke to felt Allen may have been the states best ever eighth grader, but he didnt have a strong career after middle school. 2008-2009 C Rasheed Wallace, Simon Gratz, 6-10, 1993, C Eddie Griffin, Roman Catholic, 6-9, 2000, G Jerome "Pooh" Richardson, Ben Franklin, 6-1, 1985, G Maureece Rice, Strawberry Mansion, 6-0, 2003, G Wayne Ellington, Episcopal Academy , 6-4, 2006, F Gerald Henderson, Episcopal Academy , 6-5, 2006, F Clarence "Eggy" Tillman, West Phila., 6-7, 1978, F Lonnie McFarlan, Roman Catholic, 6-5, 1980, G Reggie Jackson, Roman Catholic, 6-4, 1978, G Lynn Greer, Engineering & Science, 6-1, 1997, C Dallas Comegys, Roman Catholic, 6-9, 1983, C Rodney Blake, Monsignor Bonner, 6-8, 1984, C Rico Washington, Ben Franklin, 6-5, 1983, F Greg "Bo" Kimble, Murrell Dobbins, 6-4, 1985, C Eric "Hank" Gathers, Murrell Dobbins, 6-6, 1985, F Rasual Butler, Roman Catholic, 6-8, 1998, G Horace "Pappy" Owens, Murrell Dobbins, 6-4, 1979, G Alvin Williams, Germantgown Academy, 6-4, 1993, G Sean Singletary, Penn Charter, 6-0, 2004, G Maalik Wayns, Roman Catholic, 6-0, 2009, G Maurice "Doo-Wop" Watson, Boys' Latin, 5-9, 2012, G Martin Ingelsby, Archbishop Carroll, 6-0, 1997, C Tyrone Weeks, Franklin Learning Center, 6-6, 1993, G Kareem "Rab" Townes, Southern, 6-3, 1991, G Jerome "Pooh" Richardson, Franklin , 6-1, 1985, F Clarence "Eggy" Tillman, West, 6-7, 1978, C Eric "Hank" Gathers, Dobbins, 6-6, 1985, G Horace "Pappy" Owens, Dobbins, 6-4, 1979, F Faron "Meatball" Hand, Franklin Learning Center, 6-6, 1992, G Michael Anderson, Engineering & Science, 6-0, 1984, F Paul "Snoop" Graham, Franklin, 6-6, 1985, G Anthony Chennault, Frankford, 6-3, 1981, G Rasheed Brokenborough, University City, 6-4, 1995, C Rick Jackson, Neumann-Goretti, 6-9, 2007, G Tony Chennault, Neumann-Goretti, 6-3, 2010, F Gerald Henderson, Episcopal , 6-5, 2006, G Alvin Williams, Germantown Academy , 6-4, 1993, F Matt Walsh, Germantown Academy , 6-6, 2002, G Eugene Burroughs, Episcopal , 6-0, 1990, G Mike Edelman, Haverford School, 6-2, 1978, C Steve Goodrich, Penn Charter, 6-9, 1994, Maurice "Doo-Wop" Watson, Boys' Latin '12. . Other post-graduate programs have popped up in California with varying degrees of success since Findlay Preps emergence. Synopsis: Overall, this group is already showing promise led by Brown, the dominant player at last years Pangos Junior All-American Camp. Possess a sophisticated problem-solving toolbox and profound analytical capacity. Walker is a hold back (repeated eighth grade) as many of the kids in this class and subsequent classes are. 1 in the nation by USA Today with the 1988 team going 30-0. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VELUX by 2x. Visit . ), this was the third straight group of California players that were shut out of the McDonalds All-American Game. An exceptionally talented group of eighth graders is a good sign that the group will be highly-regarded as college recruits four years later as well. He may have moved out of the area. Ealy, his teammate since the third grade, also was considered a great youth player. Sean Fleming (Fremont, Oakland), Greg Foster (Skyline, Oakland), Khari Johnson (El Toro), Gary Payton (Skyline, Oakland), Stevie Thompson (St. Anthony, Long Beach), Bryant Walton (Saddleback, Santa Ana), Trevor Wilson (Cleveland, Reseda). 6-7 and Roman Catholic's Lonnie McFarlan has been promoted from No. Played 15 NBA seasons and won a title with Detroit in '04. Gill's team, like King, has reached Champaign for the first time. Has continued his career in minor league ball. Juliet, 1946-49), Ronnie Sharer (West, 1955-58), Sonny Russ (DuPont, 1950-53), Bill Henderson (Pearl, 1940-43), Bobby Langley (Franklin, 1956-59),Boots Scott (DuPont, 1957-60), Ed Sadler (Pearl, 1945-48), Roy Perry (Haynes, 1953-56), Bob Dudley Smith (West, 1945-48), Vic Rouse (Pearl, 1956-59), Les Hunter (Pearl, 1956-59), Ben Rowan (Peabody, 1953-56), Jimmy French (West, 1951-54), Gene Paschal (Linden, 1953-56), C.B. (Jake May | MLive.com), PROGRAMS WITH THE MOST STATE TITLES IN TROPHY CASE, By Lee Thompson | lthomps2@mlive.com Follow on Twitter. Kraayenbrink tied forMr. Iowa Basketball honors in 1982. Beechum provided size (6-6) with outside shooting abilities. ), Calvin Criddle (St. Joseph, Alameda), Phil Fonua (Mira Costa, Manhattan Beach), Howard George (McClymonds, Oakland), Antoine Henderson (Los Angeles), Raymond King (El Cerrito), Frank Knight (Fremont, Oakland), John Martinelli (Servite, Anaheim), Larry McCann (Long Beach Poly), Gabe Pagtama (St. Monica, Santa Monica), Tommie Prince (Dominguez, Compton), Eddie Ramirez (St. John Bosco, Bellflower), Scott Teaberry (Notre Dame, Sherman Oaks). Few schools enjoyed the run of success of dePorres, which piled up state titles in basketball, football and track and field. The Top Ranked Basketball Players of All-Time from Georgia High Schools . Progress was sidetracked by personal problems. A two-time Des Moines Sunday Register all-state guard.