Top 50 High School Basketball Teams Of All Time
1. Lew Alcindor and Power Memorial High School (NY) - 1963-1967
Lew Alcindor, now known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, led Power Memorial to an undefeated record of 79-0, and three consecutive New York City championships. He was the best high school player of his generation and is widely recognized as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
2. DeMatha Catholic High School (MD) - 1990-1992
The DeMatha Catholic High School team from 1990-1992 featured stars such as Joe Forte and Keith Bogans. They won three consecutive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championships and two national championships.
3. Pershing High School (MI) - 1987-1989
The Pershing High School team from 1987-1989 featured future NBA players Jalen Rose and Voshon Lenard. They won three consecutive Michigan Class A championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1989.
4. Oak Hill Academy (VA) - 2004-2005
The Oak Hill Academy team from 2004-2005 featured NBA players Josh Smith, Rajon Rondo, and Brandon Jennings. They won back-to-back national championships and had a record of 50-1 over two seasons.
5. St. Anthony High School (NJ) - 2006-2012
The St. Anthony High School team from 2006-2012 was coached by the legendary Bob Hurley and featured players such as Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Kyle Anderson. They won seven New Jersey Tournament of Champions titles and four national championships.
6. Benjamin Cardozo High School (NY) - 1983-1985
The Benjamin Cardozo High School team from 1983-1985 featured future NBA player Royal Ivey. They won three consecutive New York City championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1985.
7. Crenshaw High School (CA) - 1984-1986
The Crenshaw High School team from 1984-1986 featured future NBA player Tony Farmer. They won three consecutive California state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1986.
8. Mater Dei High School (CA) - 2010-2013
The Mater Dei High School team from 2010-2013 featured future NBA players Stanley Johnson and Katin Reinhardt. They won four consecutive California state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 2012.
9. Lincoln High School (NY) - 1978-1981
The Lincoln High School team from 1978-1981 featured future NBA player and coach, Stephon Marbury. They won three consecutive New York City championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1981.
10. St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (OH) - 2000-2003
The St. Vincent-St. Mary High School team from 2000-2003 featured one of the greatest basketball players of all time, LeBron James. They won three consecutive Ohio state championships and two national championships.
11. Dunbar High School (MD) - 1981-1983
The Dunbar High School team from 1981-1983 featured future NBA players Reggie Williams and Muggsy Bogues. They won three consecutive Maryland state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1983.
12. Mount Vernon High School (NY) - 1980-1982
The Mount Vernon High School team from 1980-1982 featured future NBA player Gus Williams. They won three consecutive New York state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1981.
13. St. Patrick High School (NJ) - 2007-2011
The St. Patrick High School team from 2007-2011 was coached by the legendary Kevin Boyle and featured future NBA player Kyrie Irving. They won four New Jersey Tournament of Champions titles and one national championship.
14. Lincoln High School (CA) - 1999-2000
The Lincoln High School team from 1999-2000 featured future NBA player Paul Pierce. They won back-to-back California state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 2000.
15. Neumann-Goretti High School (PA) - 2009-2015
The Neumann-Goretti High School team from 2009-2015 was coached by the legendary Carl Arrigale and featured players such as Ja'Quan Newton and Tony Carr. They won six consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League titles and four Pennsylvania state championships.
16. Simeon Career Academy (IL) - 2006-2013
The Simeon Career Academy team from 2006-2013 was coached by the legendary Robert Smith and featured future NBA players Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker. They won six Illinois state championships and one national championship.
17. DeSoto High School (TX) - 2007-2009
The DeSoto High School team from 2007-2009 featured future NBA player and Rookie of the Year, Tristan Thompson. They won three consecutive Texas state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 2009.
18. Christ The King High School (NY) - 1983-1984
The Christ The King High School team from 1983-1984 featured future NBA player Bernard King. They won back-to-back New York City championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1984.
19. Rainier Beach High School (WA) - 1988-1990
The Rainier Beach High School team from 1988-1990 featured future NBA player Doug Christie. They won three consecutive Washington state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1990.
20. Fairfax High School (CA) - 1985-1987
The Fairfax High School team from 1985-1987 featured future NBA player Sean Higgins. They won three consecutive California state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1987.
21. St. Joseph High School (NJ) - 1995-1998
The St. Joseph High School team from 1995-1998 featured future NBA player Jay Williams. They won four New Jersey Tournament of Champions titles and were ranked number one in the nation in 1998.
22. St. Thomas More High School (CT) - 1995-1996
The St. Thomas More High School team from 1995-1996 featured future NBA player Andre Drummond. They won back-to-back New England Prep School Athletic Conference championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1996.
23. Mater Dei High School (CA) - 1985-1987
The Mater Dei High School team from 1985-1987 featured future NBA player LeRon Ellis. They won three consecutive California state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1986.
24. Quincy High School (IL) - 1980-1982
The Quincy High School team from 1980-1982 featured future NBA player Michael Payne. They won back-to-back Illinois state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1982.
25. St. John Bosco High School (CA) - 1984-1986
The St. John Bosco High School team from 1984-1986 featured future NBA player Sean Higgins. They won three consecutive California state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1985.
26. Mater Dei High School (CA) - 1999-2001
The Mater Dei High School team from 1999-2001 featured future NBA player Jamal Sampson. They won two California state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 2000.
27. Simon Gratz High School (PA) - 1994-1995
The Simon Gratz High School team from 1994-1995 featured future NBA player Aaron McKie. They won back-to-back Pennsylvania state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1995.
28. Scott County Central High School (MO) - 1998-2000
The Scott County Central High School team from 1998-2000 featured future NBA player and two-time NBA champion, Anthony Tolliver. They won three consecutive Missouri Class 1A state championships and had a record of 89-2 over three seasons.
29. DeMatha Catholic High School (MD) - 1962-1965
The DeMatha Catholic High School team from 1962-1965 featured future NBA player and coach, Adrian Dantley. They won three consecutive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1965.
30. Mt. Zion Christian Academy (NC) - 1995-1996
The Mt. Zion Christian Academy team from 1995-1996 featured future NBA player Tracy McGrady. They had a record of 60-1 over two seasons and produced nine Division I college players.
31. Lincoln High School (NY) - 1979-1980
The Lincoln High School team from 1979-1980 featured future NBA player Lance Stephenson. They won a New York City championship and were ranked number one in the nation in 1980.
32. Patterson High School (MD) - 1991-1993
The Patterson High School team from 1991-1993 featured future NBA player Sam Cassell. They won back-to-back Maryland state championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1993.
33. DeMatha Catholic High School (MD) - 1977-1978
The DeMatha Catholic High School team from 1977-1978 featured future NBA player Sidney Lowe. They won a Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship and were ranked number one in the nation in 1978.
34. St. Raymond High School (NY) - 1977-1979
The St. Raymond High School team from 1977-1979 featured future NBA player and coach, Mark Jackson. They won two New York City championships and were ranked number one in the nation in 1979.
