Bishop Gorman’s season-long quest for a record 10th consecutive Nevada 5A state championship ended in heartbreak on Saturday.

The No. 16 Gaels lost to Liberty (Nev.) in overtime, 63-62, after Ryan Abelman’s 3-pointer at the buzzer failed, ending the program’s legendary nine-title streak. Gorman becomes the last Power 25 program not to earn a state title, eliminating himself from contention for a State Champions Invitational bid in early April.

Gorman was among several teams that moved slightly in our latest SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 National Basketball Rankings for High Schoolers.

Find the full breakdown of the SBLive/SI Power 25 below.

SBLIVE/SI POWER 25:PRESEASON RANKINGS | NOV. 22 | NOV. 29 | DEC. 6 | DEC. 13 | DEC. 20 | JAN. 3 | JAN. 11 | JAN. 18 | JAN. 24 | JANUARY 31| FEB. 7 | FEB. 14 | FEB. 21

The power of 25, sponsored by Discount Tire, is a collaboration between SBLive and Sports Illustrated. The Power 25 rankings are compiled by Andy Buhler, SBLive reporter and SI Director of Basketball Recruiting Jason Jordan based on observations and conversations with an extensive network of coaches and media sources across the country. You can reach Andy on Twitter @AndyBuhler or email him at [email protected].

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SBLIVE/SI POWER 25 BOYS BASKETBALL NATIONAL RANKINGS

February 28, 2022

1. Sunrise Christian (Bel Aire, Kan.) (25-1)

Following: To be determined

Last ranking: No. 1

Beat Shaun Dumas Academy 99-40 on Friday.

2. Duncanville (Duncanville, TX) (30-1)

Upcoming: March 1 against DeSoto (Texas)

Last ranking: n°2

Beat Shoemaker in Bi-District Round 6A and Rockwall-Health Friday by nine points.

3. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) (21-4)

Following: To be determined

Last ranking: #3

Did not play.

4. Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) (19-4)

Following: To be determined

Last ranking: Number 4

Did not play.

5. Link Academy (Branson, MO) (29-1)

Following: March 4 against Lake Norman Christian (NC)

Last ranking: #5

Beat Central (Neb.) 79-31 on the senior night. Jordan Walsh led three Lions with a double-digit score with 15.

6. Richardson (Richardson, TX) (32-1)

Following: March 1 against McKinney (Texas)

Last ranking: Number 6

Playoff wins over Grand Prairie and Allen.

7. Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) (22-2)

Following: March 3 against Lake Highland Prep (Florida)

Last ranking: No. 7

Advanced to face Lake Highland Prep in the FHSAA 4A State Semi-Finals after wins over North Broward Prep and Mater Lakes Academy.

8. La Lumiere School (La Porte, Ind.) (21-4)

Next: Unknown

Last ranking: n°8

Beat Spire Institute 111-58 and Elite Prep Academy, 71-34.

9. Camden (Camden, NJ) (23-2)

Following: February 28 vs. Oakcrest (NJ)

Last ranking: No. 9

Defeated Seneca 88-44 and Bishop Eustace Prep, 82-44, to advance to NJSIAA State Tournament.

10. Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) (29-7)

Following: March 4 vs. Carolina Basketball Academy (NC)

Last ranking: No. 10

Defeated St. Vincent-St. Mary (Ohio) in the Play by Play Classic and Vertical Academy (NC) at home on ESPN to honor outgoing head coach Steve Smith’s final home game.

11. Dr. Phillips (Orlando, Fla.) (25-5)

Following: March 4 against Seminole (Florida)

Last ranking: No. 11

Defeated Olympia, to whom he lost in Districts last week, 81-49 in FHSAA 7A State Tournament regional semifinals. The Panthers are looking to defend their first 7A state title in Friday’s semifinals.

12. Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) (23-2)

Following: Unknown

Last ranking: No. 13

Beat Linden 62-47 and Elizabeth 63-58 behind 23 points from Nebraska-bound Jamarques Lawrence to win the Union County Tournament Championship.

13. North Little Rock (Little Rock, Ark.) (25-3)

Following: AAA Regional Tournament

Last ranking: No. 13

Defeated Little Rock Central 79-51, then Cabot 87-52 to close the regular season.

14. Corona Centennial (Corona, CA) (30-1)

Following: CIF Open Division Quarter-Finals (March 5)

Last ranking: No. 16

Defeated Harvard Westlake 68-48 for the CIF Southern Section Championship behind five-star Jared McCain’s 20th game. Enter the CIF Open Division Championships the #1 seed.

15. Combine Academy (Lincolnton, NC) (22-4)

Following: To be determined

Last ranking: No. 14

Defeated First Love Christian (Penn.), Liberty Heights (NC) and Word of God (NC) at Big Shots Nationals.

16. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) (30-1)

Following: Feb. 25 vs. Spanish Springs (Nv.)

Last ranking: No. 15

Nevada’s nine-straight 5A state title run ended Saturday with a 63-62 overtime loss to Liberty, Nev., in the state championship, knocking the Gaels out of the hunt for the spin-off of champions. of State GEICO Nationals.

17. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA) (24-4)

Following: March 2 vs. St. Augustine (CIF Open Division State Playoffs – First Round)

Last ranking: No. 10

After being eliminated from the CIF South Section pool game by being upset at home by Brady Dunlap and Harvard-Westlake bound for Notre Dame, the Trailblazers enter the CIF Open Division playoffs with St Augustine, 6-seeded, Wednesday.

18. West Glenbard (Glen Ellyn, Ill.) (30-1)

Following: March 1 vs. Naperville North (IHSA 4A State Playoffs)

Last ranking: No. 18

Play for the sectional semi-finals.

19. Saint Paul VI (Chantilly, Virginia) (25-4)

Following: February 28 vs. Bishop McNamara (WCAC Tournament Championship)

Last ranking: No. 20

Defeat Gonzaga College 61-54 in the WCAC Tournament Semifinals, securing 20 points from Ben Hammond, to book a trip to the Conference Finals.

20. Centerville (Centerville, Ohio) (25-0)

Following: March 6 vs. Lakota West (OHSAA Division I – District Championship)

Last ranking: No. 21

Make those 41-game winning streak as the Gabe Cupps-led Elks are on the doorstep of a district title after beating Lakota East.

21. Pebblebrook (Mableton, Georgia) (23-2)

Following: March 2 vs. Milton (GHSA 7A State Semi-Finals)

Last ranking: No. 22

Defeated Ground View Parkview and Collins Hill 72-37 in Georgia Class 7A Quarterfinals.

22. Greensboro Day (Greensboro, NC) (32-4)

Following: To be determined

Last ranking: No. 19

Lost to No. 1 Carmel Christian in the NCISAA 4A State Championship 71-66 despite Jaydon Young’s 22 points.

23. Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, Utah) (14-10)

Following: To be determined

Last ranking: No. 23

Did not play.

24. Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.) (19-3)

Following: February 28 vs. Paul VI (WCAC Championship)

Last ranking: No. 24

Defeat DeMatha in the WCAC Semifinals to earn his first conference title berth since 1995.

25. Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains, NY) (24-3)

Following: Unknown

Last ranking: NR

Returns to the Power 25 after beating No. 25 Cardinal Hayes on Saturday for the Archdiocese of New York championship, 51-40.

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Who qualifies for the Power 25?

To be eligible, programs must either be affiliated with the state high school athletic association in the state in which they reside, or recognized by the association and licensed to play in member high schools in their home state.

—Andy Buhler, SBLive— @AndyBuhler

— Jason Jordan, SI — @JasonJordanSI