The Millennium (Goodyear, AZ) varsity basketball team will face off against Notre Dame Prep (Scottsdale, AZ) in a neutral playoff game on Friday, February 28, at 7 p.m. This game is part of the 2025 AIA Boys Basketball State Championships (Arizona) – Open State Championship tournament.
Millennium vs Notre Dame Prep Game Info:
What: Arizona High School Basketball
Who: Millennium (AZ) vs Notre Dame Prep (AZ)
When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2025 AIA Boys Basketball State Championships (Arizona) – Open State Championship
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Millennium vs Notre Dame Prep
As the high school basketball season comes to a close, two teams have stood out with impressive performances: Notre Dame Prep and Millennium. Both teams have dominated their respective leagues and posted strong records. Here’s a comprehensive look at their rankings, records, and key stats for the 2024-2025 season.
Team Overview
Notre Dame Prep (24-25)
- National Rank: 85
- Arizona Rank: 11
- Section Rank: 11
- Division Rank: 1
- Overall Record: 24-3
- Region Record: 12-0
- Home Record: 12-1
- Away Record: 10-0
- Neutral Record: 2-2
- Win Percentage: .889
- Region Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 1,835
- Points Against (PA): 1,275
Millennium (24-25)
- National Rank: 78
- Arizona Rank: 5
- Section Rank: 5
- Division Rank: 4
- Overall Record: 19-7
- Region Record: 7-1
- Home Record: 10-0
- Away Record: 5-2
- Neutral Record: 4-5
- Win Percentage: .731
- Region Win Percentage: .875
- Points For (PF): 1,953
- Points Against (PA): 1,538
Head-to-Head Comparison
Both teams are powerhouses in Arizona basketball. Notre Dame Prep has an impressive overall record of 24-3 and an undefeated 12-0 region record, while Millennium boasts a strong 19-7 record, including a 7-1 region record. Despite Millennium’s solid performance, Notre Dame Prep has been dominant this season, especially with their undefeated region play.
The two teams have faced common opponents, and the results have been similar. Both schools managed to defeat Hamilton in their respective encounters: Notre Dame Prep won 55-53 at home on February 21, 2025, while Millennium triumphed 67-53 against Hamilton on January 14, 2025. This common opponent comparison shows that both teams have been equally competitive against similar competition.
Team Scoring Averages
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Notre Dame Prep:
- Q1: 14.4
- Q2: 17.3
- Q3: 19.8
- Q4: 14.1
- Final Average: 68.0
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Millennium:
- Q1: 20.7
- Q2: 17.8
- Q3: 20.4
- Q4: 15.0
- Overtime: 13.0
- Final Average: 75.1
Millennium’s offensive attack has been more potent overall, averaging 75.1 points per game compared to Notre Dame Prep’s 68.0. Millennium tends to start strong in the first quarter with a high 20.7 points per game, whereas Notre Dame Prep tends to pick up steam in the second and third quarters.
Record Breakdown
| Category | Notre Dame Prep | Millennium |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 24-3 | 19-7 |
| Region Record | 12-0 | 7-1 |
| Home Record | 12-1 | 10-0 |
| Away Record | 10-0 | 5-2 |
| Neutral Record | 2-2 | 4-5 |
| Playoff Record | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| In-State Record | 19-1 | 13-2 |
| Out-of-State Record | 5-2 | 6-5 |
While both teams have been successful across various categories, Notre Dame Prep has excelled in its region play and boasts an undefeated record at home. Millennium, however, has shown resilience in neutral site games and has a solid in-state record of 13-2.
Conclusion
Both Notre Dame Prep and Millennium have had stellar seasons, with Notre Dame Prep leading the way in overall record and region performance. While Millennium has been more prolific offensively, Notre Dame Prep’s consistency and strong defense have been key to their success. As the playoffs approach, both teams will undoubtedly be among the top contenders, and a potential matchup between these two could be one of the most exciting games of the season.
