St. John Bosco High School
Program Scout Report
Overview
St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California stands as one of the premier basketball programs on the West Coast, competing as an independent to schedule against top-tier national competition. The program has built a reputation for producing high-level talent while maintaining a competitive edge against the best teams in the country.
Coaching Staff
Head coach Matt Dunn leads the program with a focus on developing well-rounded student-athletes prepared for the next level. His approach emphasizes competitive scheduling and exposure to elite competition as a cornerstone of player growth.
Player Development
St. John Bosco has established itself as a pipeline for college-bound talent, with players progressing through the program into higher levels of competition. The coaching staff's emphasis on skill development and game experience against top programs helps prepare athletes for college recruitment.
Culture & Academics
Located in Bellflower, California, St. John Bosco offers a competitive athletic environment paired with academic support designed to prepare student-athletes for success both on the court and in the classroom.
Recruiting Outlook
The current roster features 16 tracked players, headlined by 2026 prospect Christian Collins, ranked #10 nationally, and 2025 prospect Elzie Harrington, ranked #76. With this level of talent on the roster, St. John Bosco continues to attract attention from college recruiters and positions itself as a program to watch in upcoming recruiting cycles.
Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Coaching Staff
Matt Dunn
Head Coach
Coach Matt Dunn enters his 25th year as a head basketball coach and his 11th season leading the Braves at St. John Bosco High School. A University of San Diego graduate (1995-1999), Dunn brings exceptional experience and proven success to the program. He owns an impressive career record of 513-210, with 234 of those victories earned at Bosco, and celebrated his milestone 500th career win during the 2024-25 season. Prior to joining St. John Bosco, Dunn spent 12 successful years at Damien High School, where he led the Spartans to 129 wins, a CIF title in 2013, and a state championship with a remarkable 29-5 record and Top 10 state ranking. Under his leadership at Bosco, the program has maintained its status as a nationally ranked powerhouse, consistently developing elite talent and producing state champions. Dunn's coaching philosophy emphasizes leadership development, community outreach, and preparing student-athletes for success both on and off the court.
Achievements & Facilities
Championships
- 🏆 CIF Southern Section Champion
- 🏆 Trinity League power
Facilities
St. John Bosco Gymnasium - Bellflower, California
Notable Achievements
["State Champions"]
NBA Alumni
Recent Moves
Last 60 daysRoster
Class of 2025
Class of 2026
Howie Wu
Committed: Syracuse
Tariq Iscandari
Kyle Gardley
Leon Shingo
Max Ellis
Aaron Balistrieri
Gavin Dean-Moss
1 offer
Dominic Perfetti
Committed: Syracuse
Christian Collins
📍 Los Angeles, CASt. John Bosco High School
Committed: USC