All 50 ranked teams are detailed with explanations for their placements, along with comparisons to preseason rankings. The FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com is the official rankings of the National Sports News Service, dating back to the 1952 season. Montverde Academy of Florida is crowned the 2023-24 mythical national champion, marking their seventh FAB 50 title since 2013, tying Oak Hill Academy of Virginia for the most all-time No. 1 finishes.
Compiled by Ronnie Flores
(Preseason ranking in parentheses; *Indicates forfeit wins, forfeit losses not included; **Indicates forfeits and defaults not included.)
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1. (1) Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) 33-0 This team achieved historic success under coach Kevin Boyle, culminating in a FAB 50 title with an unbeaten record. They secured the No. 1 ranking wire-to-wire, with a championship win over No. 3 Paul VI. Standout players like Curtis Givens, Cooper Flagg, and Derik Queen led the team to victory, showcasing exceptional talent and teamwork. With a record of 29-6 at the end-of-season tournament, Montverde Academy demonstrated dominance against FAB 50-ranked opponents, solidifying their place in history with a seventh national title.
2. (3) Columbus (Miami, Fla.) 28-5 Similar to Paul VI and Long Island Lutheran, Columbus suffered two losses to Montverde Academy but managed to secure a higher ranking due to key victories. Led by Junior Cameron Boozer, the Explorers excelled throughout the season, highlighted by their Florida High School Athletic Association Class 7A championship win over Oak Ridge in overtime. Key performances by Boozer, along with Cayden Boozer and Jase Richardson, propelled Columbus to victories over other top-ranked teams, solidifying their strong season.
