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Crowley Today
By the People, for the People
Top 25 Public High School Boys Basketball Teams Revealed
Fishers Tigers of Indiana lead the rankings, with other top teams from Arizona, California, Texas, and more.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The national high school boys basketball rankings are dominated by private institutions, but a new analysis of the Massey Ratings has identified the Top 25 public high school teams in the country. Leading the way is the undefeated Fishers Tigers of Indiana, followed by other top squads from states like Arizona, California, Texas, and more.
Why it matters
While private schools often grab the national spotlight, public high school basketball programs play a crucial role in developing young talent and fostering community pride. This ranking highlights the excellence found in the public school system and will be of great interest to basketball fans, students, and educators across the country.
The details
The Massey Ratings, which were used during the BCS era to rank sports teams, analyzed game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory to determine the Top 25 public high school boys basketball teams as of February 16th. Fishers High School in Indiana tops the list with a 22-0 record, followed by Sunnyslope High School in Arizona, Redondo Union High School in California, and several other standout programs from Texas, Utah, Iowa, and beyond.
- The rankings were released on February 16, 2026.
The players
Fishers Tigers
The undefeated boys basketball team from Fishers High School in Indiana.
Sunnyslope Vikings
The boys basketball team from Sunnyslope High School in Arizona with a 23-2 record.
Redondo Union Sea Hawks
The boys basketball team from Redondo Union High School in California with a 24-3 record.
Seven Lakes Spartans
The undefeated boys basketball team from Seven Lakes High School in Texas.
Timpview Thunderbirds
The boys basketball team from Timpview High School in Utah with a 21-2 record.
The takeaway
This ranking showcases the incredible talent and competitiveness found in public high school basketball programs across the United States. While private schools often dominate the national spotlight, these public school teams are proving they can compete with the best of the best and are worthy of recognition for their achievements.
