Scorebook Live's preseason San Diego Section boys basketball Top 20 rankings

Who are the early favorites in San Diego Section boys basketball?

Here are Scorebook Live’s preseason Top 20 San Diego Section high school boys basketball rankings. The rankings are compiled by Scorebook Live San Diego reporter Bodie DeSilva. The 2019 regular season starts the week of Nov. 18.

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1. St. Augustine

Luke Haupt and Texas Tech commit Chibuzo Agbo lead the most experienced team in the county.

• 2019-20 St. Augustine schedule

2. Cathedral Catholic

The Dons talented core adds Beon Riley to the mix.

• 2019-20 Cathedral Catholic schedule

3. Foothills Christian

Yale commit Yassine Gharram will look to improve on last season’s average of 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals.

• 2019-20 Foothills Schristian schedule

4. Torrey Pines

The reloaded Falcons will rely heavily on Stanford commit Brandon Angel and Chris Howell.

• 2019-20 Torrey Pines schedule

5. Mater Dei Catholic

The Crusaders will have a size advantage over every team in the county.

• 2019-20 Mater Dei Catholic schedule

6. Poway

The Titans return nearly everyone and welcome back Miles Wingfield from injury.

• 2019-20 Poway schedule

7. Carlsbad

Jailen Nelson and Caleb Nelson will lead last year’s Division 2 Champions, who make the jump up to D1 this year.

• 2019-20 Carlsbad schedule

8. Santa Fe Christian

The Eagles return four starters from a 21-win team and have shooters at every position.

• 2019-20 Santa Fe Christian schedule

9. San Ysidro

Freshman sensation Mikey Williams will fill the gym for the favorites in Division 3.

• 2019-20 San Ysidro schedule

10. San Marcos

Devon Arlington leads the Knights and will look to build on an impressive freshman season.

• 2019-20 San Marcos schedule

11. El Camino

Juniors Keavie Love and Tyson Robinson look to be top breakout candidates in San Diego.

• 2019-20 El Camino schedule

12. San Diego

Junior guard AJ Burgin leads the Cavers who are looking for a third straight section title.

• 2019-20 San Diego schedule

13. Rancho Buena Vista

Noah Fields and Jack Bailey return for last seaons’s D2 finalists.

• 2019-20 Rancho Buena Vista schedule

14. Army-Navy

Alexis Marmolejos averaged 17 ppg as a freshman and the Warriors return everyone else.

• 2019-20 Army-Navy schedule

15. Bishop’s

Zach White leads a group that really impressed in the summer.

• 2019-20 Bishop's schedule

16. La Costa Canyon

Brendan Perry and a solid supporting crew should see improvements from the last two seasons.

• 2019-20 La Costa Canyon schedule

17. La Jolla Country Day

Sophomore James Hapgood is one of few returners after last season’s state championship.

• 2019-20 La Jolla Country Day schedule

18. Francis Parker

Kimo and Vinny Ferrari get a key addition as Miles Williams returns to the Lancers.

• 2019-20 Francis Parker schedule

19. Christian

Cal Poly commit Kobe Sanders will carry a heavy load for the Patriots.

• 2019-20 Christian schedule

20. Mission Bay

The Bucs lost a ton but have shown promise.

• 2019-20 Mission Bay schedule