2020-2021 Nebraska HS Basketball Pre-Season Rankings (Top 10)

<p><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Nebraska has become a state that can compete nationwide with the country’s top high school basketball programs. The 2020-2021 season has had some major setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic but, that hasn’t stopped student-athletes from striving to be the best they can be. Listed below are the top ten schools located in the good life state that have exceeded gracefully, despite unprecedented times. God bless America.</span></p> <p><strong><br /> Skutt Catholic</strong> </p> <dl class="cf"> <dd id="ctl00_NavigationWithContentOverRelated_Content_dd_league">The Skutt Catholic Skyhawks are ranked #1 in the state of Nebraska and 105th nationally. With an previous record of 26-0 in the B District 2, the Skyhawks play as a team and are coached very well by Kyle Jungers. Skutt enters the new season on a 26 game winning streak.</dd> </dl> <p><strong>Bellevue West</strong></p> <p>The Thunderbirds are ranked 2nd in Nebraska and 1st in Class A competition. On the road to a consecutive state title, Bellevue West is coached by the legendary Doug Woodard with a previous record of 24-3. Averaging 70 points per game, if the opposing team can’t score, consider them losers. The T-Birds are ranked 360th nationally.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Bancroft Rosalie/Lyons-Decatur Northeast</strong></p> <p>The Wolverines are coached by Cory Meyer and currently looking to extend their 29 game winning streak. Bancroft went 29-0 last season in Class C2, which gives them a ranking or #1 in their division and 3rd in the State behind Bellevue West.</p> <p><strong>Auburn </strong></p> <p>Auburn is a part of the C1 district with an impressive last season record of 29-0, putting them in first place in their league. Ranked 4th in Nebraska, the Bulldogs are coached by Jim Weeks, who is looking to have another phenomenal season with his group of talented student-athletes.</p> <p><strong>Millard North</strong></p> <p>The Mustangs are ranked 5th in Nebraska, 2nd in their district, and 38th on a national scale. Lead by Coach Mike Etzelmiller, Millard North is full of division one talent. Runner up in the state championship this previous season, the Mustangs look to win the title and avenge their tragic loss.</p> <p><strong>Adams Central (Hastings}</strong></p> <p>With an overall record of 26-2 last season, the Patriots are looking to make another extraordinary championship run.  Coached by Zac Foster, Adams Central is #1 in their district and 6th in the state. Fun fact, Hastings is the home of and where Kool-Aid was invented.  </p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Grand Island Central Catholic</strong><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"> </span></p> <p>Led by Coach Tino Martinez, the Crusaders are eager the get back to Lincoln for another shot at a title. GICC is ranked 1st in their district and 7th overall in Nebraska with a previous record of 25-4 last season. They have an awesome program with a win percentage of 86.20%. Go, Crusaders!</p> <p><strong>Hastings</strong></p> <p>The Tigers are 8th overall in Nebraska, 1st in their district, and itching to get back to the state finals. They went 21-4 last season under Coach Mike Simmons. Another talented team out of Hastings, NE. It must be something in the Kool-Aid.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Yutan</strong></p> <p>Ranked 9th in Nebraska and 1st in C2 District 3, the Chieftains are a tough matchup. They finished with an overall record of 24-4 under Coach Justin Petersen. Yutan is looking to have an even better season this upcoming year.  </p> <p><strong>Omaha Central</strong></p> <p>Omaha Central has been a Nebraska powerhouse for many decades. Led by one of the most respected high school coaches to ever coach in the state, Eric Behrens, the eagles are starving for another championship. They went 21-4 last season and look to be even better this upcoming season.  They have added [player_tooltip player_id="890463" first="Denim" last="Johnson"] to their roster this year so get ready for some outstanding highlights. </p>