National High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings - Mar. 17

Sierra Canyon, Paul VI Catholic, and SPIRE Academy remain top 3 teams in latest rankings

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:51pm

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The high school boys basketball season is coming to a close as teams wrap up their season and the latest Top 25 rankings via Massey Ratings are released. Sierra Canyon, Paul VI Catholic, and SPIRE Academy remain the top 3 teams, while Dynamic Prep, led by former NBA star Jermaine O'Neal, cracks the top 5. The national high school basketball scene is shifting to state championships, with the finale being the Chipotle Nationals in April.

Why it matters

The Massey Ratings, used during the BCS era, provide an authoritative ranking of the top high school boys basketball teams in the country based on game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory. As the season winds down, these rankings help identify the elite programs and top prospects to watch heading into the state and national championship tournaments.

The details

Sierra Canyon (30-1) has won 24 straight games since losing to Bishop McNamara in December and features 5-Star+ guard Brandon McCoy and 2027 4-star forward Maximo Adams. Paul VI Catholic (34-2) is led by 2026 5-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. and has won 3 straight WCAC and VISAA titles. SPIRE Academy (18-2) is coached by Kevin Boyle and has a roster filled with top prospects like 4-star guard King Gibson and 4-star forward Alex Constanza. Dynamic Prep (16-1), led by former NBA player Jermaine O'Neal, has impressive wins over ranked teams and features 2027 4-star forward Marcus Spears Jr. and 2026 4-star guard Dakari Spear.

  • The high school boys basketball season is coming to a close as teams wrap up their season.
  • The Massey Ratings' latest Top 25 rankings are as of March 17, 2026.
  • The Chipotle Nationals will take place April 1-4, 2026 at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana.

The players

Sierra Canyon Trailblazers

A California high school boys basketball team that is currently ranked #1 in the country with a 30-1 record. They feature 5-Star+ guard Brandon McCoy and 2027 4-star forward Maximo Adams.

Paul VI Catholic Panthers

A Virginia high school boys basketball team that is currently ranked #2 in the country with a 34-2 record. They are led by 2026 5-star guard Jordan Smith Jr.

SPIRE Academy

An Ohio high school boys basketball team that is currently ranked #3 in the country with an 18-2 record. They are coached by Kevin Boyle and feature 4-star guard King Gibson and 4-star forward Alex Constanza.

Dynamic Prep

A high school boys basketball program led by former NBA player Jermaine O'Neal that is currently ranked #4 in the country with a 16-1 record. They feature 2027 4-star forward Marcus Spears Jr. and 2026 4-star guard Dakari Spear.

Prolific Prep The Crew

A Florida high school boys basketball team that is currently ranked #5 in the country with a 34-3 record. They have three players named to the Naismith Awards All-America team.

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What’s next

The Chipotle Nationals, the finale of the high school boys basketball season, will take place April 1-4, 2026 at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Indiana.

The takeaway

The latest Massey Ratings Top 25 rankings highlight the elite high school boys basketball programs and top prospects to watch as the season winds down and teams compete for state and national championships. Programs like Sierra Canyon, Paul VI Catholic, SPIRE Academy, and Dynamic Prep have established themselves as national powerhouses with rosters filled with Division I talent.