Illinois High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings - Feb. 17

Benet Academy and Warren Township lead the way in the latest statewide rankings

Feb. 18, 2026 at 11:39am

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The Illinois high school boys basketball regular season is nearing its end, and the latest Top 25 rankings have been released. Defending Class 4A state champion Benet Academy remains at the top, followed closely by Warren Township, the team they defeated in last year's title game. Other top teams include DePaul College Prep, Curie Metropolitan, and Kankakee.

Why it matters

As the high school basketball season reaches its climactic final stretch, these rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in Illinois and set the stage for the upcoming postseason tournaments. The matchups between the top-ranked squads will be must-watch events for fans across the state.

The details

Benet Academy (27-1) continues to hold the top spot after defeating Warren Township 55-54 in a rematch of last year's Class 4A state championship game. Warren Township (25-2) sits at No. 2, led by 2027 four-star point guard Jaxson Davis. DePaul College Prep (23-3) is ranked third, with Toledo commit Rashaun Porter leading the way. Curie Metropolitan (20-1) and Kankakee (24-1) round out the top five.

  • The Illinois high school boys basketball 2025-26 regular season is winding down as the postseason looms ahead for private and public teams around the state.
  • Benet Academy upended No. 2 Warren Township in a Class 4A state championship rematch back on Jan. 24.
  • Tonight the Redwings have a big matchup against No. 9 ranked Marist.
  • This Thursday night's matchup between No. 2 Warren Township and No. 3 DePaul College Prep is the game of the week in the state of Illinois.
  • The last game of the regular season for Kankakee is tomorrow night against Joliet West.

The players

Benet Academy Redwings

The defending Class 4A state champion, Benet Academy (27-1) went 33-5 in 2024-25 and narrowly defeated Warren Township 55-54 earlier this season. They are led by top combo guard Jack Fabian, who has received strong Division I interest.

Warren Township Blue Devils

Warren Township (25-2) was the runner-up in last year's Class 4A state championship game. They are led by 2027 four-star point guard Jaxson Davis, who averaged 15.0 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds on the Nike EYBL circuit over the summer.

DePaul College Prep Rams

DePaul College Prep (23-3) is looking to make another run at the IHSA Class 3A state championship after a 33-4 campaign last year. They are led by Toledo commit Rashaun Porter, one of the state's top power forwards.

Curie Metropolitan Condors

The Curie Metropolitan Condors (20-1) have climbed up to the No. 4 spot in the rankings after starting the season at No. 18.

Kankakee Kays

The Kankakee Kays (24-1) have moved up to No. 5 in the rankings, led by Class of 2026 three-star small forward prospect Lincoln Williams.

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What’s next

This Thursday night's matchup between No. 2 Warren Township and No. 3 DePaul College Prep is the game of the week in the state of Illinois.

The takeaway

As the high school basketball season reaches its climactic final stretch, the top teams in Illinois are jockeying for position ahead of the postseason tournaments. The matchups between the state's elite squads, such as Benet Academy, Warren Township, and DePaul College Prep, will be must-watch events for fans across the Prairie State.