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AZ Compass Prep set to take court at Nike EYBL tourney
No. 1 AZ Compass Prep among 7 ranked teams competing in prestigious event
Mar. 11, 2026 at 1:18am
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The nation's No. 1 high school boys basketball team, AZ Compass Prep, will take the court on Friday in the second round of the Nike EYBL championships after earning a first-round bye. A total of seven teams currently ranked in The Sporting News' national Top 25 will be competing in the prestigious event.
Why it matters
The Nike EYBL championships are one of the most highly anticipated national high school basketball tournaments, featuring many of the top teams and players in the country. AZ Compass Prep's participation as the No. 1 ranked team highlights the program's continued excellence and the opportunity for the Dragons to showcase their talent against elite competition.
The details
AZ Compass Prep, the No. 1 ranked team in the country, earned a first-round bye in the Nike EYBL championships and will take the court on Friday, March 13, against an opponent to be determined. In addition to AZ Compass Prep, a total of seven teams currently ranked in The Sporting News' national Top 25 will be competing in the prestigious event, including No. 4 Prolific Prep, No. 8 Link Academy, No. 9 Wasatch Academy, No. 10 Montverde Academy, No. 11 CIA-Bella Vista Prep, and No. 12 SPIRE Academy National.
- The Nike EYBL championships are set to tip off on Thursday, March 12.
- AZ Compass Prep will take the court on Friday, March 13.
The players
AZ Compass Prep
The nation's No. 1 high school boys basketball team, located in Chandler, Arizona.
Nike EYBL
One of the most highly anticipated national high school basketball tournaments, featuring many of the top teams and players in the country.
The takeaway
The participation of AZ Compass Prep and several other top-ranked teams in the Nike EYBL championships underscores the continued growth and prominence of high school basketball as a platform for elite talent to showcase their skills on a national stage.
