Check out the first edition of the SBLive Louisiana Top 25 boys prep basketball rankings for the 2023-24 season, featuring key facts and standout players from the top-ranked teams.

By the Numbers
  • Madison Prep (13-1) handed Liberty Magnet a defeat, beating the Patriots by 17 points in December.
  • Liberty Magnet (11-1) will be extra hungry come playoffs after missing last year due to an LHSAA ruling following a scuffle with Zachary.
  • Peabody Magnet (14-2) won the Darrel Mitchell Sr. Holiday Classic at St. Martinville and finished as runner-up to Trinity (Kentucky) at Allstate Sugar Bowl Prep Classic.
  • Lafayette Christian (17-0) beat Isidore Newman and Brother Martin at the Sunkist Shootout.
  • Wossman (17-2) lost to No. 4 Bossier in the playoffs last season.
State of Play
  • Madison Prep (13-1) and Liberty Magnet (11-1) are early favorites for the playoffs.
  • The second-seeded Cougars of St. Thomas More (12-1) and New Iberia (15-3) are strong contenders.
  • The No. 1 ranked Zachary Broncos (13-3) have notable wins over St. Paul's, Carroll, and Alexandria.
Bottom Line

The SBLive Louisiana Top 25 boys prep basketball rankings provide a comprehensive overview of the leading teams and players in the 2023-24 season, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive season as the playoffs approach.