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

Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders lead the way as playoffs approach

Feb. 25, 2026 at 6:38pm

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The New York high school boys basketball 2025-26 season is deep into the playoffs, with the Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders (22-4) leading the way at the top of the rankings. The Crusaders are on a 16-game winning streak and boast a talented roster led by senior four-star shooting guard Jasiah Jervis and a pair of 7-foot USC commits in Adonis and Darius Ratliff. Other top teams in the rankings include Long Island Lutheran, Cardinal Hayes, St. Francis Preparatory School, and Nazareth.

Why it matters

The New York high school boys basketball rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams and players in the state as the playoffs approach. These rankings, based on the Massey Ratings model, offer insights into which squads have the best chance of making a deep postseason run and potentially winning a state championship.

The details

The Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders (22-4) have been the dominant team in New York, riding a 16-game winning streak. They are led by senior four-star shooting guard Jasiah Jervis and a pair of 7-foot USC commits in Adonis and Darius Ratliff. The Long Island Lutheran Crusaders (8-10) have struggled with a sub-.500 record but boast top talent in senior 6-foot-5 point guard Dylan Mingo and junior 6-foot-8 forward Moussa Kamissoko. The Cardinal Hayes Cardinals (17-7) recently saw their three-game winning streak snapped but have an impressive win over Iona Preparatory School. St. Francis Preparatory School (18-5) and Nazareth (17-8) round out the top 5, with Nazareth notching a big victory over St. Francis Prep.

  • The New York high school boys basketball 2025-26 season is deep into the playoffs.

The players

Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders

The top-ranked team in New York, the Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders are 22-4 on the season and riding a 16-game winning streak. They are led by a talented roster including senior four-star shooting guard Jasiah Jervis and a pair of 7-foot USC commits in Adonis and Darius Ratliff.

Long Island Lutheran Crusaders

The Long Island Lutheran Crusaders are 8-10 on the season but boast top talent in senior 6-foot-5 point guard Dylan Mingo and junior 6-foot-8 forward Moussa Kamissoko.

Cardinal Hayes Cardinals

The Cardinal Hayes Cardinals are 17-7 on the season and recently saw their three-game winning streak snapped, but have an impressive win over Iona Preparatory School.

St. Francis Preparatory School Terriers

The St. Francis Preparatory School Terriers are 18-5 on the season and led by Oesoemana Sacko, who is committed to Fairfield University, and 6-foot-3 sophomore Justin DeSena.

Nazareth Kingsmen

The Nazareth Kingsmen are 17-8 on the season and recently notched an impressive 67-52 victory over No. 3 St. Francis Prep.

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The takeaway

The New York high school boys basketball rankings showcase the depth and talent of the state's top programs as they gear up for the playoffs. While the Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders lead the way, several other teams like Long Island Lutheran, Cardinal Hayes, and Nazareth have the potential to make deep postseason runs and challenge for a state championship.