09/16/2026
HOOPERS ON1Y NATIONAL RANKINGS — 2026-27
These rankings were built independently and are based on results, national tournament performance, strength of schedule, returning production, roster continuity, incoming talent, and proven program success — not hype or another outlet’s rankings.
CIA Bella Vista starts at No. 1 after winning the 2026 Chipotle Nationals. Montverde earned No. 2 after reaching the championship game and beating both Prolific Prep and AZ Compass along the way. AZ Compass sits at No. 3 after defeating Spire 69-52 and coming within one point of Montverde in the national semifinal. Dynamic Prep reached the national semifinals, while Prolific, La Lumiere, Monarch and Spire round out a group of programs with national-level talent and schedules.
This is a preseason ranking, so nothing is permanent. Once the games start, wins, losses, head-to-head results and strength of schedule will decide who moves up and who moves down.
No politics. No popularity contest. Just basketball.
