There’s a new No. 1 in this week’s Memphis-area basketball rankings
The Tennessee high school basketball postseason is quickly approaching. As we prepare for district tournaments, here’s a look at the top 10 boys basketball teams in Memphis.
1. Cordova (23-1): The Wolves grabbed two wins last week, including a 49-43 victory over Bartlett to split the season series. They leap to the No. 1 spot in this week’s poll. Last week’s ranking: No. 2.
2. Bartlett (21-3): The Panthers fall to No. 2 following the loss to Cordova on the road last week. Last week’s ranking: No. 1.
3. Douglass (25-0): The Red Devils are still undefeated thanks to three players scoring in double-figures – including Jarmon Brittman and Terrence Holley – helping them beat Trezevant this past Friday. Last week’s ranking: No. 3.
4. Memphis University School (19-3): The Owls stunned Briarcrest last week thanks to 18 points from Myles Gill, winning 49-48. They jump back into the top five after the win. Last week’s ranking: No. 7.
5. Briarcrest (23-4): The Saints bounced back with a 51-44 win over Christian Brothers to complete the season sweep, getting 21 points from Cooper Haynes on Friday night. Last week’s ranking: No. 4.
6. FACS (20-3): Jacob Walker had consecutive games of 20 or more points helping the Crusaders extend their winning streak to nine. Last week’s ranking: No. 5.
7. Whitehaven (18-7): Cameron Brown’s 17 points for the Tigers in their win over White Station has helped them win the last eight. They move up to No. 7
this week. Last week’s ranking: No. 8.
8. Ridgeway (17-5): The Roadrunners are winners of their past 11 games and move up to No. 8 this week. Last week’s ranking: No. 10.
9. Olive Branch (22-4): The Conquistadors make their debut in this week’s poll, winning their past nine games, most recently beating South Panola 66-41. Last week’s ranking: Not
ranked.
10. Memphis Central (15-8): The Warriors have won their past five games and have games against Whitehaven and Memphis East this week. Last week’s ranking: Not ranked.
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