National High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings – Feb. 16

Sierra Canyon (Calif.) remains No. 1 as postseason approaches

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The national high school boys basketball 2025-26 season has entered postseason in many states around the country as they begin the playoff portion of their campaign. The latest set of Top 25 National high school boys basketball rankings sees Sierra Canyon (Calif.) continue as the No. 1 team in the country as they edge out SPIRE Academy (OH) for the second straight week.

Why it matters

The national high school boys basketball rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in the country as they head into the postseason. These rankings help fans and scouts track the progress of elite high school basketball programs and top prospects as they compete for state and national championships.

The details

Sierra Canyon (Calif.) remains the No. 1 team in the country after winning 17 straight games since their only loss to Bishop McNamara back in December. The Trailblazers feature 5-Star+ guard Brandon McCoy and 2027 four-star small forward Maximo Adams. SPIRE Academy (OH) drops to No. 2 after a loss to Montverde Academy (Fla.), but the team is led by four-star combo guard King Gibson and four-star small forward Alex Constanza. Paul VI Catholic (Va.) moves up to No. 3, led by 2026 five-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. and 2027 three-star combo guard Troy Tomlin.

  • The national high school boys basketball 2025-26 season has entered postseason in many states around the country.
  • The latest set of Top 25 National high school boys basketball rankings are as of February 16, 2026.

The players

Sierra Canyon

The No. 1 high school boys basketball team in the country, located in California. They feature 5-Star+ guard Brandon McCoy and 2027 four-star small forward Maximo Adams.

SPIRE Academy

The No. 2 high school boys basketball team in the country, located in Ohio. They are led by four-star combo guard King Gibson and four-star small forward Alex Constanza (Georgetown commit).

Paul VI Catholic

The No. 3 high school boys basketball team in the country, located in Virginia. They are led by 2026 five-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. (Arkansas commit) and 2027 three-star combo guard Troy Tomlin.

Dynamic Prep

The No. 4 high school boys basketball team in the country, located in Texas. They are led by former NBA star forward Jermaine O'Neal and feature 2027 four-star small forward Marcus Spears Jr. and 2026 four-star shooting guard Dakari Spear.

Fishers

The No. 5 high school boys basketball team in the country, located in Indiana. They are led by combo guards Carsen Eloms (Wisconsin commit) and Gage Sturgill.

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The takeaway

The national high school boys basketball rankings highlight the top teams and prospects in the country as they head into the postseason. These rankings provide a glimpse into the future of college and professional basketball, showcasing the next generation of elite talent.