Starkville, Gulfport Boys Basketball Teams Ranked in State Super 25

Mississippi high school basketball playoffs underway as teams vie for state titles

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) boys basketball playoffs have begun, with teams from Starkville and Gulfport ranked in the latest Clarion Ledger Mississippi high school boys basketball Super 25 rankings. Starkville has reclaimed the top spot in the state rankings, while Gulfport also earned a spot in the top 25.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a major part of the culture and community in Mississippi, with passionate fans following their local teams. The Super 25 rankings provide an authoritative assessment of the top teams in the state, generating excitement and anticipation as the playoffs get underway.

The details

Starkville, the defending state champion, has regained the No. 1 ranking in the latest Clarion Ledger Mississippi high school boys basketball Super 25 poll. Gulfport, another powerhouse program, also cracked the top 25 rankings. The MHSAA playoffs have begun this week for all classes, while the MAIS state tournament has already concluded.

  • The MHSAA boys basketball playoffs began this week.
  • The MAIS state tournament has already wrapped up.

The players

Starkville High School

The defending state champion boys basketball team, now ranked No. 1 in the latest Clarion Ledger Super 25 poll.

Gulfport High School

A perennial powerhouse boys basketball program that has earned a spot in the latest Clarion Ledger Super 25 rankings.

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The takeaway

The highly anticipated Mississippi high school basketball playoffs are underway, with top-ranked teams like Starkville and Gulfport vying for state titles in front of passionate fan bases across the state.