Fishers Tigers Remain Atop Indiana High School Boys Basketball Rankings

Massey Ratings show Fishers Tigers as the top team in the state, with Pike Red Devils and Plainfield Quakers rounding out the top 3

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Indiana high school boys basketball regular season is nearing its end, and the latest Massey Ratings have the undefeated Fishers Tigers holding onto the No. 1 spot in the state. The Tigers, led by junior guards Jason Gardner Jr. and Cooper Zachary, are 22-0 and chasing another IHSA Class 4A state championship. The Pike Red Devils and Plainfield Quakers round out the top 3, with several other highly ranked teams like Lawrence North, Silver Creek, and Carmel also making waves this season.

Why it matters

The Massey Ratings, which analyze game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory, provide an authoritative look at the top high school basketball teams in Indiana as the playoffs approach. These rankings highlight the state's elite programs and players to watch as the postseason gets underway.

The details

The Fishers Tigers have maintained the No. 1 spot in the Massey Ratings throughout the 2025-26 season, thanks to their undefeated 22-0 record. The Tigers are led by a talented backcourt of junior guards Jason Gardner Jr. and Cooper Zachary, who combined for around 26 points per game last season. The Pike Red Devils and Plainfield Quakers round out the top 3, with Pike making a big jump after winning six straight games, including victories over Carmel and Zionsville. Plainfield, led by senior power forward Noah Smith, has surpassed its win total from a season ago. Other top teams include Lawrence North, Silver Creek, and Carmel.

  • The Indiana high school boys basketball regular season is nearing its end.
  • The latest Massey Ratings were released on February 17, 2026.

The players

Fishers Tigers

The undefeated No. 1 team in Indiana high school boys basketball, led by junior guards Jason Gardner Jr. and Cooper Zachary.

Pike Red Devils

The No. 2 team in the state, which has won six straight games and features talented Class of 2027 players like four-stars Isaiah Hill and Jahari Miller.

Plainfield Quakers

The No. 3 team in the state, led by senior power forward Noah Smith, who is committed to DePaul.

Lawrence North Wildcats

The No. 4 team in the state, with a roster that includes senior power forward Brennan Miller and forwards Kai McGrew and Kenneth Lampley.

Silver Creek Dragons

The No. 5 team in the state, led by 6-foot-10 senior forward Dane Caldwell, who is averaging a team-high 16.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

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What’s next

The regular season is winding down, with the playoffs set to begin soon. Teams like Fishers, Pike, and Plainfield will look to carry their strong regular season play into the postseason as they chase state championships.

The takeaway

The Massey Ratings highlight the depth and talent of Indiana high school boys basketball, with several elite teams and players poised to make deep playoff runs. The regular season has set the stage for an exciting postseason as the state's top programs battle for supremacy.