National High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings - Mar. 9

The latest national high school boys basketball rankings as the 2025-26 season heads into the postseason

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The high school boys basketball season is still ongoing with postseason and state title games as we release the latest Top 25 via Massey Ratings. Sierra Canyon (Calif.), Paul VI Catholic (Va.) and SPIRE Academy (OH) hold the top three spots, while Wisconsin Lutheran Vikings (WI) make their debut in the Top 5. The rankings feature several elite programs across the country as they chase a mythical national championship.

Why it matters

The national high school boys basketball rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in the country as the season enters its most critical stretch with state playoffs and potential national title aspirations on the line. These rankings highlight the elite talent and programs that have stood out over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.

The details

Sierra Canyon (28-1) remains the top-ranked team, led by 5-Star+ guard Brandon McCoy and 2027 four-star forward Maximo Adams. Paul VI Catholic (34-2) holds steady at No. 2, powered by five-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. SPIRE Academy (18-2), led by four-star prospects King Gibson and Alex Constanza, is ranked third. Dynamic Prep (16-1), coached by former NBA star Jermaine O'Neal, debuts in the Top 5 with impressive wins over ranked opponents. Wisconsin Lutheran (26-0) makes its first appearance in the Top 5 as well, led by seniors Zavier Zens and Kager Knueppel.

  • The Massey Ratings' latest Top 25 National high school boys basketball rankings are as of Mar. 9, 2026.
  • Sierra Canyon has won 22 straight games since losing to Bishop McNamara on Dec. 6.
  • Paul VI Catholic has already won its third straight WCAC tournament championship and fourth straight VISAA state title.
  • SPIRE Academy bounced back from a loss to Montverde Academy on Feb. 21 with a win over Long Island Lutheran.
  • Wisconsin Lutheran is in the third round of the WIAA Division 1 playoffs, looking to finish the season undefeated.

The players

Brandon McCoy

A 5-Star+ combo guard for Sierra Canyon.

Maximo Adams

A 2027 four-star small forward committed to North Carolina, playing for Sierra Canyon.

Jordan Smith Jr.

A 2026 five-star shooting guard committed to Arkansas, playing for Paul VI Catholic.

King Gibson

A four-star combo guard playing for SPIRE Academy.

Alex Constanza

A four-star small forward committed to Georgetown, playing for SPIRE Academy.

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What they’re saying

“The national high school boys basketball season is still ongoing with postseason and state title games as we release the latest Top 25 via Massey.”

— Andy Villamarzo, Author (on3.com)

What’s next

Sierra Canyon is set to face Harvard-Westlake in their next game, while Wisconsin Lutheran will take on Hamilton (WI) in the third round of the WIAA Division 1 playoffs.

The takeaway

The latest national high school boys basketball rankings showcase the depth and talent across the country, with several elite programs and top prospects vying for state titles and a mythical national championship as the 2025-26 season reaches its climax.