The S.C. High School League basketball playoffs kick off this week, while the S.C. Independent School Association’s postseason wraps up this weekend. There are plenty of Midlands teams capable of making deep playoff runs and possibly playing for a state championship.

Here is the 11th edition of the girls and boys high school basketball rankings for the Post-Crescent coverage area. The rankings are split into Large and Small school divisions. Records are through Saturday's games.

AL.com will explore the best of high school sports in Alabama. We hope you join the conversation. There is no arguing that these are the golden years for basketball in the state of Alabama. Auburn’s recent win at Alabama in the first No.