New York High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings - Feb. 4

Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders remain No. 1 as playoffs approach

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:23pm

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The New York high school boys basketball 2025-26 campaign is closing in on the postseason, with the Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders continuing to hold the top spot in the latest Top 25 rankings. Besides the red-hot Crusaders, the report highlights other top teams to watch, including Long Island Lutheran and St. Francis Preparatory School.

Why it matters

As the high school basketball season reaches its climactic playoff stretch, these rankings provide an authoritative snapshot of the top teams in New York, helping fans and scouts alike stay up-to-date on the state's elite talent and potential championship contenders.

The details

The rankings are based on the Massey Ratings model, which analyzes game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory. Archbishop Stepinac (17-4) remains No. 1, led by senior four-star shooting guard Jasiah Jervis and a pair of 7-foot USC commits in the frontcourt. Long Island Lutheran (6-8) sits at No. 2 despite its sub-.500 record, boasting five-star talents in senior point guard Dylan Mingo and junior forward Moussa Kamissoko. St. Francis Preparatory School (16-2) rounds out the top 3, paced by Fairfield commit Oesoemana Sacko and sophomore Justin DeSena.

  • The New York high school boys basketball 2025-26 campaign is closing in on the postseason.

The players

Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders

The top-ranked high school boys basketball team in New York, led by senior four-star shooting guard Jasiah Jervis and a pair of 7-foot USC commits in the frontcourt.

Long Island Lutheran Crusaders

The No. 2 team in the rankings, despite a 6-8 record, boasting five-star talents in senior point guard Dylan Mingo and junior forward Moussa Kamissoko.

St. Francis Preparatory School Terriers

The No. 3 team in the rankings, led by Fairfield commit Oesoemana Sacko and sophomore Justin DeSena.

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What’s next

The regular season is winding down, with Archbishop Stepinac facing off against No. 7 Iona Preparatory School and No. 10 Christ The King Regional in their final games.

The takeaway

As the high school basketball playoffs approach, the rankings highlight the depth and talent of New York's top teams, with Archbishop Stepinac, Long Island Lutheran, and St. Francis Preparatory School emerging as the state's elite squads to watch in the postseason.