The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at The Times’ top 25 boys basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 2.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. ST. JOHN BOSCO…
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USC men’s basketball can’t keep pace with red-hot Saint Mary’s
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No. 1 UCLA basketball focused on improving after South Carolina win
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Simi Valley’s Izak Simpson, recruited from basketball, becomes football star
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UCLA women’s basketball ranked No. 1 in AP poll for the first time
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The Sports Report: UCLA has the best team in women’s basketball
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Clippers beat Kings for fourth win in a row and first NBA Cup victory
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Sotomayor basketball team chooses to play after tragic deaths
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Surprise! UCLA basketball may not sign any high school recruits
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UCLA basketball blows out Boston University but issues remain
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Prep Rally: St. John Bosco is the team to beat in high school basketball
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The Times’ preseason top 25 high school basketball rankings
The Times’ preseason top 25 boys basketball rankings.Rk.; School; Comment1.; ST. JOHN BOSCO; Brandon McCoy, Elzie Harrington, Christian Collins are impressive trio to build around.2.;…