New York High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings - Feb. 17

Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders remain No. 1 in latest rankings

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The New York high school boys basketball season is moving into postseason mode, and the latest set of Top 25 rankings has been released. The Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders remain in the top spot, while other top teams like Long Island Lutheran, St. Francis Preparatory, and Cardinal Hayes are also highlighted.

Why it matters

As the high school basketball season reaches its climax, these rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in New York that will be competing for state championships. The rankings take into account factors like game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory to determine the state's elite squads.

The details

The Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders (20-4) continue to be the top-ranked team in New York, led by senior four-star shooting guard Jasiah Jervis and a pair of 7-foot USC commits in Adonis and Darius Ratliff. Long Island Lutheran (8-10) has struggled with a sub-.500 record but boasts five-star talents in senior point guard Dylan Mingo and junior forward Moussa Kamissoko. St. Francis Preparatory (17-3) and Cardinal Hayes (14-6) round out the top five, with Nazareth (17-7) at No. 5.

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The players

Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders

The top-ranked team in New York, led by senior four-star shooting guard Jasiah Jervis and a pair of 7-foot USC commits in Adonis and Darius Ratliff.

Long Island Lutheran Crusaders

A team that has struggled with a sub-.500 record but boasts 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 Oesoemana Sacko (committed to Fairfield) and 6-foot-3 sophomore Justin DeSena.

Cardinal Hayes Cardinals

The No. 4 team in the rankings, recently saw their three-game winning streak snapped against Holy Cross.

Nazareth Kingsmen

The No. 5 team in the rankings, have come on strong late in the season with impressive wins over St. Francis Prep.

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The takeaway

As the high school basketball season reaches its climax, the top teams in New York are jockeying for position heading into the postseason. The rankings highlight the depth and talent of the state's top programs, with several squads boasting Division I-caliber players who will look to lead their teams to state championships.