From an early age, the city’s leading scorer had basketball as her primary focus.

Heading the list is Hillcrest guard Jordan Allen, who is a finalist for the state’s top individual honor for the second straight year in Class 1A.

Standouts from Hillcrest and Hamilton continue to set the pace.

Briarcrest and Douglass are also top-ranked in their divisions.

Sting and Middle College are still the only Memphis-area girls teams ranked in AP state basketball rankings.

Standouts from Center Hill, FACS, Millington, St. George’s and Whitehaven are up for consideration. 

Standouts from Douglass, FACS, Hillcrest, MHEA and Ridgeway are up for consideration this week. 

Memphis University School is keeping its head football coaching job in house.

The legendary coach won five state baseball titles with three different programs at Memphis-area schools.

The transfer guard channels his inner Laker and scores 16 of his 22 points in the decisive second half.

B.J. Brown and Taylor Miller win in impressive fashion after strong performances last week.

State’s third-ranked team isn’t particularly deep. But now that everyone is back, watch out.

The Wolves, ranked second in the state Class 4A poll, make their free throws late to defeat top-ranked Panthers.

Middle College is ranked in Class 1A and Northpoint Christian also receives votes in D2-A.

Bartlett High (Class 4A), Douglass High (2A) and Briarcrest (D2AA) are all ranked No. 1 in the latest AP boys state basketball rankings.

Standouts from Arlington, Collierville, Hamilton, Memphis Business Academy and University High are up for consideration this week. 

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Hillcrest, Ridgeway and Sheffield are up for consideration this week. 

Lessons learned from a major knee injury has helped Tyler Jones gain a new perspective on the game she loves. 

Several area programs have realistic state tournament shots as they head into the final weeks of the regular season.

Eight Memphis-area boys basketball teams ranked in the latest AP state polls.

Northpoint also picks up votes in Division 2-A.

Jordan Allen and Amare’ Boothe are both averaging more than 30 points per game.

K.J. Tenner and Amani Lipscomb were recognized this week.

Ayden Kelley, the son of former East High and Tennessee standout Tony Harris, is combining his passion for basketball and chess and excelling on the court for Northpoint.

Hutchison and Middle College are the only Memphis-area teams ranked in the state girls basketball rankings.