Basketball Top 23

by | Jan 22, 2024 | Feature Writers, High School Sports

Basketball Top 23.

Written Saturday January 20th at 9:40 AM

Updated Saturday January 20th at 10:50 PM

Here is the top 23.

Records are updated.

Boys

  1. North Farmington (11-0): Dylan Smith has really helped out the Raiders.
  2. Troy (10-1): Andrew Lake has been the most impactful besides the Big Three for the Colts.
  3. West Bloomfield (8-5): Lakers have been a different team since losing to North Farmington.
  4. Ferndale (6-5): Trenton Ruth had a monster game including a buzzer beater against Clarkston.
  5. Clarkston (6-6): Wolves have lost four in a row which is unheard of.
  6. Adams (8-4): Highlanders have lost three straight which is surprising.
  7. Berkley (9-3): Bears are starting to hit their stride.
  8. Troy Athens (10-3): Red Hawks are rolling right now.
  9. Lake Orion (9-4): Dragons will be fine after a really tough loss to Harper Woods.
  10. Groves (4-8): Life in the Red is never easy but they are 4-3 outside the division.
  11. Farmington (5-6): Greg Grays is the real deal for the Falcons.
  12. Avondale (9-4): Jordan Clayton has been a solid surprise for the Yellow Jackets.
  13. Oxford (7-4): Wildcats need some other than Jake Champagne to step up.
  14. Oak Park (3-6): Knights haven’t played in a week.
  15. Harper Woods (4-7): Pioneers have been solid at home but on the road will be the test.
  16. Royal Oak (8-5): Ravens have been up and down lately.
  17. Pontiac (4-7): Phoenix have been up and down lately.
  18. Seaholm (3-8): Maples were competitive in their loss to Troy.
  19. Stoney Creek (3-8): Evan Woodward could be a perfect complement to Tre Walker.
  20. Rochester (3-10): Max Mohl continues to perform at a high level for the Falcons.
  21. Bloomfield Hills (2-9): Blackhawks might have found something in their win over Southfield Arts and Tech.
  22. Ferndale University (2-9): Eagles played much better than in recent weeks.
  23. Southfield Arts and Tech (2-10): Warriors are really struggling right now.

 

 

 

Girls

  1. West Bloomfield (9-0): Lakers rolling along.
  2. Stoney Creek (9-0): Cougars have been living on the edge lately.
  3. Royal Oak (7-1): Ravens haven’t played in a while.
  4. Clarkston (10-3): Wolves still have some concerns despite win over Lake Orion.
  5. Ferndale (7-2): Eagles have easiest part of schedule, might not get tested until the postseason.
  6. Lake Orion (7-2): Dragons defense is a serious concern right now.
  7. Southfield Arts and Tech (7-2): Warriors got back on track after a tough loss to West Bloomfield.
  8. Berkley (7-3): Bears balance is really showing right now.
  9. Oxford (6-4): Wildcats had been playing really good basketball lately.
  10. Rochester (3-5): Falcons played much better despite loss to Stoney Creek.
  11. Seaholm (5-4): Maples have been a much different team since loss to Stoney Creek.
  12. Troy Athens (5-6): Red Hawks have shown they will be a tough out for anyone.
  13. Bloomfield Hills (3-5): Blackhawks might be back.
  14. Groves (3-6): Falcons have been up and down lately.
  15. North Farmington (7-3): Raiders have been up and down lately.
  16. Troy (4-7): Olivia Sprangler has been the X factor for the Colts.
  17. Avondale (3-6): Yellow Jackets needed a win in the worst way and got it over Pontiac.
  18. Harper Woods (4-3): Pioneers haven’t played in a while.
  19. Adams (3-8): Highlanders are in a bit of a rut right now.
  20. Pontiac (3-7): Phoenix are struggling a little bit.
  21. Farmington (1-8): Falcons are really struggling right now.
  22. Oak Park (0-6): Knights haven’t played in a while.
  23. Ferndale University (0-8): Eagles are really struggling right now.