Final Dandy Dozen boys basketball rankings announced for 2025

The 2024-25 boys basketball season has concluded, but discussions about teams and coaches are expected to continue. Several schools are searching for new coaches, which will keep basketball fans engaged in the months ahead. Emmaus and Nazareth are looking for coaches in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, while Southern Lehigh, Northern Lehigh, and Pen Argyl have openings in the Colonial League. More changes are rumored as summer leagues approach. Many teams to watch for the next season include Eastern Pennsylvania Conference champion Northampton and District 11 6A titlist Parkland, both returning strong players. Catasauqua is also expected to perform well with talented returning athletes. Other players to keep an eye on include Gabe Transue and KJ Coles. Here’s a look at the final top 12 teams' rankings for the 2024-25 season: At No. 12, Notre Dame-Green Pond finished with a record of 19-7. After winning two straight Colonial League titles, this season was disappointing, but they hope to rebound next year. No. 11 goes to Bethlehem Christian, which had a strong season with a record of 26-3 before losing in the PIAA Class A tournament. They are a promising program with many players returning. Whitehall ranks 10th with a record of 19-9. They ended the season with three losses but have a bright future ahead. At No. 9, Saucon Valley finished with a record of 22-7. They bounced back after tough losses and had standout performances from their senior players. Liberty comes in at No. 8, ending the season with a 19-6 record. Although their playoff run ended early, they have several key players returning. Northwestern Lehigh is ranked 7th with a record of 24-4. They had a great season but faced disappointment in the playoffs. Catasauqua, at No. 6, made a surprising run, ending with a record of 19-11. Their turnaround story has brought excitement to their community. Pocono Mountain West is ranked 5th with a record of 22-4, but they ended the season disappointingly after high expectations. Allen ranks 4th with a record of 16-11, showing significant improvement from last season. They have the potential to build on their success. Northampton is ranked 3rd, finishing with a record of 19-10. Despite a tough end to the season, they hope to use their experiences to improve next year. At No. 2, Allentown Central Catholic had a record of 23-5 but struggled in the playoffs, missing key players along the way. Seizing the top spot, Parkland ended the season with a record of 19-10. While they faced a disappointing exit in the playoffs, they are expected to return strong players for next season.