South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll Released

Top teams in Class AA, A, and B for boys and girls basketball ranked for week of February 16

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll for the week of February 16 has been released, ranking the top teams in Class AA, A, and B for both boys and girls basketball. The polls include the team's record, points received, and ranking in the previous poll, with first-place votes listed in parentheses.

Why it matters

The weekly prep basketball polls are closely followed by fans and provide insight into the top teams and players in South Dakota high school basketball as teams make their push towards the postseason tournaments.

The details

In the boys' polls, Sioux Falls Lincoln, West Central, and Castlewood are ranked number one in their respective classes. On the girls' side, Brandon Valley, Mahpiya Luta, and Lyman hold the top spots. Several teams received votes outside the top rankings, showcasing the depth of talent across the state.

  • The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll was released on February 16, 2026.

The players

Sioux Falls Lincoln

The top-ranked boys' basketball team in Class AA.

West Central

The top-ranked boys' basketball team in Class A.

Castlewood

The top-ranked boys' basketball team in Class B.

Brandon Valley

The top-ranked girls' basketball team in Class AA.

Mahpiya Luta

The top-ranked girls' basketball team in Class A.

Lyman

The top-ranked girls' basketball team in Class B.

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The takeaway

The weekly South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll provides a snapshot of the top high school basketball teams in the state, offering fans and media a chance to track the progress of their local teams as they gear up for the postseason tournaments.