National High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings - Feb. 23

Sierra Canyon remains No. 1 as playoff action heats up across the country

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The national high school boys basketball scene remains in the midst of playoff action as the latest Top 25 rankings are released. Sierra Canyon (Calif.) holds on to the No. 1 spot, while Paul VI Catholic (Va.) moves up to No. 2. Other top teams like SPIRE Academy, Dynamic Prep, and Fishers High School in Indiana continue to impress.

Why it matters

As the high school basketball season enters the postseason, these rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams and players to watch as they compete for state titles and a mythical national championship. The rankings highlight the depth and talent across the country in high school hoops.

The details

Sierra Canyon (25-1) remains the No. 1 team in the country, led by 5-star guard Brandon McCoy and 2027 4-star forward Maximo Adams. Paul VI Catholic (30-2) moves up to No. 2, powered by 5-star 2026 guard Jordan Smith Jr. SPIRE Academy (18-2), led by 4-star players King Gibson and Alex Constanza, drops to No. 3. Dynamic Prep (13-1), coached by former NBA star Jermaine O'Neal, cracks the top 5 after a big win over Prolific Prep. Fishers High School in Indiana (23-0) is the top public school team, led by Wisconsin commit Carsen Eloms and Gage Sturgill.

  • The rankings are based on games played through February 16.
  • Sierra Canyon's most recent win was a 70-47 decision over Santa Margarita Catholic last week.
  • Sierra Canyon will face Notre Dame, California's No. 3 ranked team, on February 24.

The players

Brandon McCoy

A 5-star combo guard for Sierra Canyon.

Maximo Adams

A 2027 4-star small forward committed to North Carolina, playing for Sierra Canyon.

Jordan Smith Jr.

A 2026 5-star shooting guard committed to Arkansas, playing for Paul VI Catholic.

King Gibson

A 4-star combo guard playing for SPIRE Academy.

Alex Constanza

A 4-star small forward committed to Georgetown, playing for SPIRE Academy.

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What’s next

Sierra Canyon will face a showdown with Notre Dame, California's No. 3 ranked team, on February 24.

The takeaway

The high school basketball landscape remains highly competitive, with several elite programs and top prospects vying for national recognition. As the playoffs approach, these rankings highlight the teams and players to watch as they compete for state and national championships.