Illinois On3 High School Boys Basketball Composite Rankings Top 25 - Jan. 15

The On3 Composite Rankings have updated as the second half of January commences.

In Illinois, many of the state’s top teams held their ground. Mount Carmel is the lone new addition to the top 10, as the Caravan made a five-spot jump from last week’s ranking.

Below are the top 25 high school basketball teams in Illinois, as of Jan. 15.

The On3 Composite Rankings is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings listed in the public domain by respected High School media and data companies. It includes Massey, Max Preps, HSRatings (formerly Cal Preps), ESPN and SI, creating the industry’s most comprehensive and geographically balanced High School Team Ranking.

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1. DePaul College Prep

Previous Ranking: No. 1

DePaul College Prep improved to 17-1 on the season following a 43-35 victory over Wilmette Loyola Academy last weekend and a 66-37 win over St. Francis De Sales earlier this week. The Rams have already won their fair share of two-possession games while also racking up a few blowouts. They now rank No. 38 nationally.

2. Bolingbrook

Previous Ranking: No. 2

Bolingbrook continues to make statements, the latest being a 72-26 mauling of Joliet Central to improve to 17-2 on the season. The Raiders rang in the new year with a Jack Tosh Holiday Classic Championship and continue to look like one of the state’s best. They’ve already eclipsed 70 points six times, cruising past in-state competition. They return to action on Jan. 17 against Plainfield.

3. Homewood-Flossmoor

Previous Ranking: No. 3

Sitting at 15-2 on the season, Homewood-Flossmoor checks in just outside the top 100 nationally, now at No. 106. The Vikings have won their last three games by an average of 38.3 points. All eyes are on a top-three tilt at No. 1 DePaul College Prep later this month on Jan. 25.

4. Kenwood Academy

Previous Ranking: No. 4

Before losing to Olympia Fields Rich Central Campus 87-83 at the end of December, Kenwood Academy had won its first 12 games of the season. Now 17-1, the Broncos out of Chicago own the sole win over No. 1 DePaul College Prep. Leading the way for Kenwood is star senior four-star small forward Aleks Alston and sophomore four-star shooting guard Devin Cleveland. Next up is a clash against St. Louis Chaminade, a top-10 team in Missouri, this weekend.

5. Brother Rice

Previous Ranking: No. 5

Brother Rice is now 16-1 on the year and is riding a four-game winning streak, bouncing back nicely from its first loss of the season. The biggest win of the year thus far came on Dec. 21 as the Crusaders took down No. 2 Bolingbrook 72-71. They won their first 12 games of the year and won’t play a team over .500 until this Friday, when they host St. Ignatius.

6. Quincy

Previous Ranking: No. 6

After suffering its first loss of the season to Vashon (Mo.), Quincy has rebounded with a trio of wins, most recently defeating Springfield by 24 and Moline by 15 earlier this week. The Blue Devils, now 15-1 began the year 12-0, too, rolling through a mediocre schedule. A ranked matchup against No. 24 Rock Island is on tap this Friday.

7. Waubonsie Valley

Previous Ranking: No. 7

Waubonsie Valley remains undefeated at 16-0 behind senior combo guard Tyreek Coleman. The Warriors out of Aurora have boasted one of the state’s top defenses, allowing more than 50 points just once so far. They survived a scare at Neuqua Valley earlier this week, pulling out a gritty 49-48 victory.

8. Benet Academy

Previous Ranking: No. 9 (+1)

Benet Academy is now 16-2 on the season following a 69-59 road win over Marian Catholic last weekend. The Redwings have won by 15 points or more nine times already this campaign. A Jan. 20 clash against No. 2 Bolingbrook will put Benet to the test next week.

9. Evanston Township

Previous Ranking: No. 8 (-1)

Evanston Township is 14-3 on the year following a pair of tight matchups, a 2-point loss at No. 15 Rolling Meadows and a 4-point overtime win vs. Niles North. The Wildkits have scored 70 or more points seven times, thrashing a slew of in-state defenses. They return to action this Friday against Glenbrook North.

10. Mount Carmel

Previous Ranking: No. 15 (+5)

Chicago Mount Carmel enters the state top 10 while riding a five-game winning streak that has consisted of four 70-point-plus showings. The Caravan is now 15-2 on the season, though their toughest task thus far awaits this Friday in the form of No. 1 DePaul College Prep. The On3 Massey Ratings predict a 53-49 victory for the Rams.

Teams 11-25 in latest Illinois High School Boys Basketball Rankings

11. Kankakee (+2)
12. Hinsdale Central (-1)
13. New Trier (+10)
14. Marist (+2)
15. Rolling Meadows (-1)

16. Warren Township (previously unranked)
17. Metamora (-5)
18. Rich Central Campus (+7)
19. Fremd (-2)
20. Lincoln Park (-1)

21. Edwardsville
22. Simeon (previously unranked)
23. Curie Metropolitan (-13)
24. Rock Island (-2)
25. Normal Community (-7)