2024-2025 preseason rankings
Power 15
1 Germantown (14-16, 7A Semi-finalist)
Key Players: 6’11” Jr. F/C Sam Funches IV, 6’2” Sr. G Mike Williams, 6’1” Jr. PG Mason Williams,
6’5” Jr. F Devin Moore, 6’1” Jr. G Michael Johnson, 5’9” Jr. G Aubrey Norman
2 Starkville (17-12, 7A Quarter-finalist)
Key Players: 6’1” Jr. G Jaden Tate, 6’4” Sr. F David Washington, 6’6” F/C Jerwan McCarter,
6’1” Jr. G Terrell Warren,
3 Booneville (27-2, 3A State Champion)
Key Players: 6’6” Sr. F Kedrick Simmons, 5’11” Sr. PG Dalton Jackson, 6’6” Jr. F/C Camryn Hampton,
6’6” Jr. F Elijah Dukes, 6’0” Sr. G Jekemry Bell, 6’6” Soph. Erik Dukes
4 Ridgeland (24-10, 6A Runner-ups)
Key Players: 6’0” Sr. G Phil Nelson, 5’10” Jr. G Kameron Snow, 5’10” Jr. G Ashton Manuel,
6’1” Jr. G Josiah Davidson, 6’4” Jr. G/F Marquis Williams
5 Pascagoula (28-2, 6A Semi-finalist)
Key Players: 6’4” Sr. G Kelan Rich, 6’5” Sr. F Quey’sean Taylor, 6’2” Jr. G Blake Nettles, 6’2” Sr. G Justin Roque
6 Jackson Academy (36-1, MAIS 6A & Overall State Champions)
Key Players: 5’10” Sr. G Caleb Gator, 5’10” Jr. G Marcus Goodloe, 6’2” Jr. G D.J. Washington,
6’2” Jr. F Tyler Lyles, 6’6” Soph. F Austin Richards
7 Olive Branch (27-4, 6A State Champions)
Key Players: 6’2” Sr. G Reece Garrison, 6’3” Sr. F King George, 6’0” Sr. F James King III, 6’2” Soph F Tommy Callicut.
6’3” Jr. F Vonkerious Reed, 5’10” Jr. G James Hill, 5’10” Sr. G Taiveon Mitchell
8 Columbus (18-11, 6A Round of 16)
Key Players: 6’2” Sr. G Jace O’Neal, 6’4” Jr. F Michael Hood, Jr., 6’5” Soph. F Davie Verdell, 5’10” Sr. G Marius Mosley,
6’5” Sr. F Wilton Bush, 6’1” Jr. G Johnavon Leech, 6’4” Jr. F Jawaun Thomas
9 Meridian (24-9, 7A State Champion)
Key Players: 6’5” Jr. F Jozyreun Horne, 6’7” Jr. F Stevie McClelland, 6’5” Jr. F William Davidson,
5’9” Jr. G Deontae Hopper, 5’5” Soph. G Demonte Powe, 5’0” Soph. G Jontae Richey
10 Hattiesburg (25-5, 6A Round of 16)
Key Players: 6’7” Jr. F Ethan Long, 6’3” Jr. F Tristen Keys, 6’2” Sr. G James Griffin, 6’0” Sr. G Tristan Wesco,
6’0” Jr. G Zavion Martin
11 Madison Central (20-11, 7A Quarter-finalist)
Key Players: 6’3” Sr. PG Dylan Rowe, 6’6” Sr. F J.P. Baldwin, 6’2” Soph. G Jeffrey Flanigan, 6’3” Sr. F Cody Smith,
6’1” Jr. G Bralen Parker
12 Canton (26-4, 5A State Champions)
Key Players: 6’8” Sr. F/C Jamarion Fleming, 5’9” Sr. G Taryl Hoskin, 6’4” Jr. F Jayden Cration,
5’10” Jr. G Jaylon Hollins, 5’10” Sr. Eric Gilkey, 6’4” Fr. F Dajon Montgomery
13 Pass Christian (24-8, 4A Quarter-finalist)
Key Players: 6’11” Sr. C Jonathan Jackson, 6’6” Jr. F Kyran Laneaux, 6’5” Jr. F Landon Hall,
5’8” Jr. G Jabari Moye, 6’3” Sr. Wing Brendan Necaise
14 Biloxi (20-10, 7A Round of 16)
Key Players: 5’9” Jr. PG Kentrell Beasley, 6’2” Sr. PG Alejandro Montalvo, 6’6” Soph F Alan Ayala,
6’6” Jr. F Jakylen Edwards, 6’0” Jr. G Jaden Eckford, 6’1” Jr. F Carnellous Lenard
15 Lanier (13-15. 4A Quarter-finalist)
Key Players: 6’3” Sr. G Emajai Horton, 5’8” Jr. PG Lazabian Banks, 5’10” Jr. G Chrishard Warner,
6’2” Jr. F Coryunte Coleman, 6’7” So. F Cyon Bilbrew
Small School Super 7
1 Booneville (27-2, 3A State Champion)
Key Players: 6’6” Sr. F Kedrick Simmons, 5’11” Sr. PG Dalton Jackson, 6’6” Jr. F/C Camryn Hampton,
6’6” Jr. F Elijah Dukes, 6’0” Sr. G Jekemry Bell, 6’6” So. Erik Dukes
2 Jackson Academy (36-1, MAIS 6A & Overall State Champions)
Key Players: 5’10” Sr. G Caleb Gator, 5’10” Jr. G Marcus Goodloe, 6’2” Jr. G D.J. Washington,
6’2” Jr. F Tyler Lyles, 6’6” So. F Austin Richards
3 Coahoma County (28-7, 3A Runners-up)
Key Players: 6’5” Jr. C Caleb Hearn, 6’2” Jr. F Zach Smith, 5’8” Sr. G Orlando Stucky, 6’2” Jr. F Caron Pollard
4 Jackson Prep (25-12, MAIS 6A Runners-up)
Key Players: 6’2” Sr. G Ben Segrest, 6’5” Jr. F Kevin Roberts, 6’0” Sr. G E.J. Vaughn
5 Madison-Ridgeland Academy (31-6, MAIS Overall Runners-up)
Key Players: 6’9” Fr. C Eric Dampeer, 6’0” Jr. G Will Bizot, 6’2” Sr. G Jas Smith, 5’10 Jr
6 Bouge Chitto (28-2, 2A Runners-up)
Key Players: 5’10” Sr. G Devonta Thompson, 6’3” Sr. G Noah Magee, 6’0” Jr. F Randy Crisler
7 Magee (17-7, 3A Semifinalist)
Key Players: 5’9” Sr. PG Jeremiah Cole, 5’11” Sr. G Kendarious Porter, 6’3” Sr. G Kendal Middleton