The first Clutch Sports Media boys basketball power rankings of 2025 look a lot different than they did to finish 2024.
Mid-Illini and Big 12 teams continued to beat up on each other, with recent games featuring East Peoria, Manual and Peoria High all having a major effect on the latest rankings. Morton and Metamora are locked in a battle for the Mid-Illini that might as well be a coin flip at this point after both teams performed well in their holiday tournaments.
The State Farm Holiday Classic and Williamsville Holiday Tournament had a pronounced effect on shifts in the small school rankings, where two new teams joined the top five.
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Teams from the Mid-Illini and Big 12 make up the large school rankings while every other area school falls into the small school category. Teams receiving consideration are listed as well.
Check out the latest rankings below: