Super 25 High School Basketball Rankings for Feb. 16, 2025
Kenwood Brought Out the Best in Two Juniors This Week
Kenwood brought out the best in two juniors this week. The junior class has disappointed across the state this season. But two Public League players took major steps forward in the semifinal and title games at UIC.
Young’s Marquis Clark burst onto the scene last season and is a proven talent, but he hasn’t picked up any headlines this season. The Dolphins didn’t upset Kenwood in the semifinals on Thursday, but Clark was fantastic with 27 points.
“It’s actual malfeasance not to talk about Marquis Clark as a Player of the Year candidate and top player,” Young coach Tyrone Slaughter said. “What you saw [against Kenwood] he’s been doing that against some of the best talent in the country.”
Justin Oliver isn’t as well-known as Curie senior Brad Johnson and junior guard Mike Oliver Jr., but he’s quickly becoming the Condors’ most dependable player. Oliver single-handedly kept Curie competitive in the second half of the championship game against Kenwood. He finished with 22 points and eight assists.
Waubonsie Valley’s Turn in the Spotlight
Tyreek Coleman and Waubonsie Valley began the season No. 7 in the preseason Super 25 and ripped off 22 consecutive wins before losing to Marist on Jan. 25. That was the first major test of the season for the Warriors. They didn’t pass and slipped out of the ranks of the elite teams.
Waubonsie Valley knocked off Warren on Saturday at Indian Creek. Coleman scored 22 points and underrated senior Moses Wilson added 19.
Sure, the Blue Devils have been defeated by several teams this season, but the victory is a sign that Waubonsie Valley can make a deep playoff run. The Warriors have another major test on Monday when they host No. 17 Kankakee.
Super 25 Updates
St. Ignatius falls out of the rankings again after losing to Leo. The Wolfpack is one of about a dozen teams that have spent the season slipping in and out of the Super 25. Don’t underestimate any of them in the playoffs. Niles North, Geneva, Rolling Meadows, Waukegan, Lemont, DeKalb, Loyola, Barrington, Bloom, Joliet West, and Downers Grove North are all capable of making deep sectional runs.
West Aurora makes its Super 25 debut this week. The Blackhawks are unbeaten since Iowa football recruit Terrence Smith returned from an injury in January. West Aurora also features sophomore guard Travis Brown, one of the state’s top players. The Blackhawks knocked off Brother Rice earlier this month.
Super 25 High School Basketball Rankings for Feb. 16, 2025
With record and last week’s ranking
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenwood | 27-1 |
| 2 | Bolingbrook | 26-4 |
| 3 | DePaul Prep | 26-3 |
| 4 | Hinsdale Central | 28-2 |
| 5 | Waubonsie Valley | 28-2 |
| 6 | 27-2 | |
| 7 | Homewood-Flossmoor | 26-3 |
| 8 | Rich | 20-7 |
| 9 | Evanston | 25-4 |
| 10 | Benet | 24-5 |
| 11 | St. Laurence | 24-5 |
| 12 | Mount Carmel | 25-5 |
| 13 | Brother Rice | 23-6 |
| 14 | Lincoln Park | 22-5 |
| 15 | Curie | 21-9 |
| 16 | Simeon | 19-7 |
| 17 | Kankakee | 24-2 |
| 18 | Fremd | 24-2 |
| 19 | Glenbard West | 22-5 |
| 20 | Young | 16-13 |
| 21 | Lake Forest | 19-9 |
| 22 | Stevenson | 20-9 |
| 23 | Warren | 20-10 |
| 24 | West Aurora | 19-8 |
| 25 | Kaneland | 26-1 |
Conclusion
The Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Feb. 16, 2025, reflect the latest developments in the state’s top 25 teams. Kenwood’s dominance continues, while Waubonsie Valley’s victory over Warren is a sign of their potential in the playoffs. Other teams, such as St. Ignatius, have fallen out of the rankings, making way for new teams like West Aurora to enter the mix.
FAQs
* What is the purpose of the Super 25 rankings?
The Super 25 rankings are a weekly ranking of the top 25 high school basketball teams in the state, based on their performance and achievements.
* How are the rankings determined?
The rankings are determined by a combination of factors, including a team’s win-loss record, strength of schedule, and performance in recent games.
* Which teams are eligible for the Super 25 rankings?
All high school basketball teams in the state are eligible for the Super 25 rankings, provided they have a minimum of 10 games played.
