Inland Area Boys Basketball Top 10
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL 2021-’22
For Wednesday, Dec. 1
1. Corona Centennial (4-1) — Huskies have one of the nation’s top backcourts with Donovan Dent, Jared McCain and Co.
LAST RANKED: No. 1 (2). LAST SEASON: 21-2 overall; 10-0 Big VIII League.
LAST GAME: def. Dallas, TX, Kimball, 67-59, in a non-league game on Saturday, Nov. 27.
NEXT TIP: at Hesperia Oak Hills TONIGHT.
2. Rancho Cucamonga Etiwanda (3-0) — Eagles were the top-rated team last season and have legit front-court size.
LAST RANKED: No. 2. LAST SEASON: 14-2 overall, 9-0 Baseline League.
LAST GAME: def. Victorville Silverado, 76-44, in a non-league game on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
NEXT TIP: at Temecula Valley TODAY.
3. Ontario Colony (3-0) — Titans have the chance to earn the rare double after the football team won a CIF title.
LAST RANKED: No. 9. LAST SEASON: 19-2 overall; 10-0 Palomares League.
LAST GAME: def. South Torrance, 74-36, in a non-league game on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
NEXT TIP: at Irvine University TONIGHT.
4. Riverside Poly (4-1) — Bears played tough with Damien at home but ultimately lost to experienced D1 program.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked (20). LAST SEASON: 10-2 overall; 7-0 Ivy League.
LAST GAME: lost to La Verne Damien, 55-52, in a non-league game on Saturday, Nov. 20.
NEXT TIP: at MoVal Vista del Lago on MONDAY, Dec. 6.
5. Temecula Rancho Christian (1-2) — Eagles are a little slow to start the season but bigger tests await.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked. LAST SEASON: 7-4 overall.
LAST GAME: lost to Santa Ana Foothill, 52-47, in a non-league on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
NEXT TIP: vs. Henderson, NV, Liberty on FRIDAY, Dec. 3.
6. San Bernardino Cajon (4-1) — Cowboys bounced back well from a two-point loss, beating Narbonne.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked (25). LAST SEASON: 10-1 overall; 9-0 Citrus Belt League.
LAST GAME: def. Harbor City Narbonne, 62-57, in a non-league game on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
NEXT TIP: vs. Mission Hills Alemany TONIGHT.
6. Riverside King (4-0) — Wolves looking to use last season’s success as a springboard to a big year.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked (87). LAST SEASON: 12-8 overall; 4-6 Big VIII League
LAST GAME: def. Corona, 65-55, in a non-league game on Saturday, Nov. 20.
NEXT TIP: at Riverside Arlington TONIGHT.
7. Norco (4-0) — Cougars off to a hot start, and has some big recent wins over a pair of SWL programs.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked (4). LAST SEASON: 8-9 overall; 3-7 Big VIII League.
LAST GAME: def. Vista Murrieta, 53-44, in a non-league game on Saturday, Nov. 20.
NEXT TIP: at Montclair on MONDAY, Dec. 6.
8. Temecula Great Oak (4-0) — Wolfpack using its solid inside-outside combination to a perfect start.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked. LAST SEASON: 12-5 overall; 8-2 Southwestern League.
LAST GAME: def. Rialto Carter, 89-49, in a non-league game on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
NEXT TIP: at Fontana Summit TONIGHT.
9. Elsinore (4-0) — Tigers have a long-standing tradition of success and are off the a strong start so far.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked (27). LAST SEASON: 14-5 overall, 7-1 Sunbelt League.
LAST GAME: def. Riverside Arlington, 65-52, in a non-league game on Saturday, Nov. 27.
NEXT TIP: at Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World TODAY,
10. Rancho Cucamonga (5-0) — Cougars working toward a bounce-back campaign after dismal spring.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked (24). LAST SEASON: 6-11 overall; 2-6 Baseline League.
LAST GAME: def. Murrieta Mesa, 60-45, in a non-league game on Thursday, Dec. 6.
NEXT TIP: at Redlands East Valley TONIGHT.
JUST MISSED: Woodcrest Christian (5-0), MoVal Rancho Verde (3-1), Eastvale Roosevelt (2-1).
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