A preseason look at the top 25 high school basketball teams in the Southland:

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1. SIERRA CANYON: Trailblazers can go 10 deep and have elite trio of Maximo Adams, Brandon McCoy and Brannon Martinsen.

2. SANTA MARGARITA: Four returning starters, led by Georgia Tech commit Kaiden Baley.

3. HARVARD-WESTLAKE: The Wolverines always find a way to improve in the offseasn when top players graduate, and this season will be no different as Pierce Thompson becomes the latest new star.

4. SHERMAN OAKS NOTRE DAME: Lacking in size, the Knights make up for it with high intensity, led by San Diego State commit Zachary White.

5. ST. JOHN BOSCO: Christian Collins is 6 feet 9 and might be the No. 1 recruit in Southern California.

6. REDONDO UNION: SJ Madison leads a strong group of returnees and newcomers.

7. CRESPI: It’s year No. 3 for coach Derek Fisher and the Barnes twins, so beware.

8. MATER DEI: Kansas-bound Luke Barnett scored 55 points in one game last season and he’s even better now.

9. CORONA CENTENNIAL: It’s time for coach Josh Giles to unleash his latest group of shooters.

10. FAIRMONT PREP: Lots of talented transfers could put this team in Open Division territory.

11. JSERRA: The Lions have physical, talented big men to lead the way.

12. ROLLING HILLS PREP: Nick Welch Jr., a 6-10 junior, is going to cause problems this season.

13. LA MIRADA: Junior Gene Roebuck is a prolific scorer.

14. WINDWARD: Davey Harris is ready to show he’s the best player in the Gold Coast League.

15. DAMIEN: It’s season No. 46 as a head coach for Mike LeDuc, who has a top player in Eli Garner.

16. SAN GABRIEL ACADEMY: All signs point toward this being a team to reckon with.

17. CAMPBELL HALL: If new coach Vonn Webb has a smooth transition, the Vikings’ veteran players will make an impact.

18. LA HABRA; It’s simple as this: Trust standout point guard Acen Jimenez to deliver victories.

19. ARCADIA: Five starters are back for the Apaches, who have big dreams and big plans.

20. PASADENA: 6-11 Josh Irving is ready to have his best season yet.

21. CROSSROADS: If Evan Willis and Shalen Sheppard become eligible after transferring, everything changes.

22. ETIWANDA: Veteran players have the Eagles thinking big.

23. RANCHO CHRISTIAN: Another ambitious schedule with games against Sierra Canyon, Etiwanda and La Mirada.

24. LONG BEACH POLY: 6-9 Jonas Oware is a Yale commit.

25. ST. FRANCIS: 7-4 Cherif Millogo is going to excite fans and make a huge impact.