The new school year 2024-25 is upon us, and while football season is about to start, it’s never too early to start thinking about high school basketball practice and the first game. With over 20,000 high schools across the country having boys’ basketball programs, achieving a national ranking is no easy feat. However, it is possible and can bring recognition to a program, boost player confidence, and help teams secure invitations to prestigious tournaments. Being FAB 50 ranked is definitely a significant achievement!
RELATED: Fill out the 2024-25 Preseason FAB 50 Questionnaire – CLICK HERE!
When it comes to the FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com, we base them on actual on-court performance and results. It’s not just about having highly recruitable players or getting television exposure; it’s about building a strong team resume through on-court accomplishments and maintaining that level consistently.
Here are three simple steps you can follow to increase your team’s chances of being ranked in the upcoming 2024-25 season:
1. Inform Us About Your TeamIt’s never too early to inform us about your team’s potential. We are already gathering information for the 2024-25 season, so coaches, please make sure to fill out the preseason FAB 50 questionnaire completely. CLICK HERE to access the form. The more information we have about your team, the better!
2. Gather and Share Relevant Team InformationSometimes, a coach or team director contacts us about being ranked. Our usual response is, “send us your roster and statistics.” Surprisingly, many teams do not have these basic details readily available. While having a functional website is ideal, an active social media account with up-to-date results and stats can also suffice. Some schools excel at disseminating information, while others lag behind. While it’s ultimately Ballislife’s responsibility to gather information and evaluate teams, given the vast number of teams and the competition for rankings, it makes sense to assist in making this process smoother as ultimately, it’s all about recognizing the players’ efforts.
