Minnesota Top 25, the Star Tribune’s statewide, class-crossing ranking of boys basketball teams: Week 5

By Ron Haggstrom, the Minnesota Star Tribune, 01/17/25, 2:30PM CST

Reporter Ron Haggstrom doesn’t foresee much change in the top 10 of the rankings as teams approach the second half of the 2024-25 season.

Coach Damian Johnson's Benilde-St. Margaret’s program remains undefeated and is the third-ranked team in the Star Tribune's Top 25 rankings. (Brennan Schachtner)

MN high school boys basketball rankings

Eagan and Apple Valley, two South Suburban Conference programs, have made significant moves in the Minnesota Top 25.

The top 10 teams in the rankings appear to be entrenched in their positions, including unbeaten Cretin-Derham Hall.

The Minnesota Top 25

Record as of Jan. 15.

1. Cretin-Derham Hall (12-0): Previous week: No. 1

For the complete list of teams in the season's initial high school boys basketball Minnesota Top 25, click here to read this story on startribune.com.

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