Bella Vista College Prep: Phoenix’s Best Prep Basketball Team

CIA-Bella Vista, a basketball powerhouse based in Phoenix, Arizona, has been crowned the 2025-26 USA TODAY Sports Super 25 boys basketball national champion. The program secured the top ranking following a dominant postseason run that included victories in both the Nike EYBL Scholastic Conference and the Chipotle Nationals.

The Bears entered the Chipotle Nationals ranked No. 4 nationally. To claim the title, the team defeated several high-profile opponents, including Paul VI from Chantilly, Virginia, who entered the tournament as the Overtime Elite champion. CIA-Bella Vista also secured wins over No. 13 Dynamic Prep of Irving, Texas, and No. 24 Montverde Academy of Florida in the championship game.

The team finished the season with an overall record of 23-4 and a perfect 3-0 record in the National Championships. This performance led to the program finishing No. 1 in the final National Top 10 rankings as of April 6, 2026.

Key Personnel and Performance

The national championship run was led by point guard Miles Sadler. Described as a do-it-all player, Sadler’s performance was noted for improving as the pressure of the tournament increased.

The program’s ascent to the top of high school basketball is marked by a series of high-scoring victories against elite competition. Recent game results include a 81-62 win over Dynamic Prep, a 79-67 victory over St. Paul VI, and a 91-65 win against Long Island Lutheran.

National Standings and Competition

The final USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings place CIA-Bella Vista at the summit of high school basketball. The rankings reflect a highly competitive field of national programs:

• 1. CIA-Bella Vista (Phoenix, AZ) – Record: 23-4
• 2. Paul VI (Chantilly, VA) – Record: 33-2
• 3. Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – Record: 24-1
• 4. Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA) – Record: 30-1
• 5. AZ Compass Prep (Chandler, AZ) – Record: 25-2

Other notable programs in the top 10 include Sunnyslope in Phoenix, Arizona, at No. 6, and Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at No. 8. The rankings highlight a strong presence of Arizona-based teams in the national elite, with three programs from the state appearing in the top six.

Program Context

While the program has achieved national prominence, it operates from a relatively unassuming location in Phoenix. The school’s success in the Nike EYBL Scholastic Conference and the Chipotle Nationals has established it as a primary destination for international and domestic basketball talent seeking preparation for college basketball.

Separate from the national CIA-Bella Vista program, records for Bella Vista Prep in Scottsdale, Arizona, show a 2025-26 varsity boys basketball record of 8-8 in the region and 4-2 ranking 132nd in Arizona.