""It's absolutely ridiculous," Chaminade coach Bryan Cantwell said. "We could have all eight teams potentially in the top 30 in Southern California." Transfers, promising freshmen and the development of young players has set the stage for a league schedule in January that will allow fans to see players who might be soon appearing on weekend TV for college basketball teams or on NBA rosters."
"Harvard-Westlake has won seven consecutive league titles and remains in the title mix. The coaching is so good in the league and the talent so plentiful that it would be no surprise if multiple teams win Southern Section titles depending on what divisions in which they are placed. It's not as if the league didn't have talent before this season, but Cantwell pointed out, "There's just more on all of the teams.""
The Mission League features eight high school teams with exceptional talent, fueled by transfers, promising freshmen and developing young players. Harvard-Westlake remains a contender after seven consecutive league titles, but multiple teams now project as Southern Section title contenders depending on divisional placement. Every team except Harvard-Westlake added transfers, including Brandon McCoy to Sierra Canyon, 7-foot-3 Cherif Millogo to St. Francis and 6-9 Sam Mbingazo returning to Bishop Alemany. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame lost 6-7 Tyran Stokes, a top 2026 prospect, who withdrew from school. Zachary White committed to San Diego State while NaVorro Bowman emerges as a top 2027 prospect. Sierra Canyon could field a starting lineup composed entirely of transfers.
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