Final Rivals High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Composite Rankings Revealed

Sierra Canyon and Paul VI Catholic lead the way in the final national rankings

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:56pm

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The 2025-26 high school boys basketball season has come to a close, and the final Rivals Composite Top 25 rankings have been released. Sierra Canyon (CA) and Paul VI Catholic (VA) topped the list, with other powerhouse programs like Calvary Christian Academy (FL), Archbishop Stepinac (NY), and Bartlett (TN) rounding out the top 5.

Why it matters

These composite rankings provide a comprehensive look at the best high school basketball teams in the country, taking into account multiple respected media and data sources. They serve as a definitive end-of-season assessment of program performance and player talent.

The details

Sierra Canyon finished the season 30-1 and won the CIF Open Division state championship, led by 5-star guard Brandon McCoy and 2027 4-star forward Maximo Adams. Paul VI Catholic, the MaxPreps national champions, finished 34-3 with 5-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. leading the way. Calvary Christian Academy won the Florida Class 3A state title, while Archbishop Stepinac and Bartlett also had standout seasons.

  • The 2025-26 high school boys basketball season concluded in March 2026.
  • The final Rivals Composite Top 25 rankings were released on April 9, 2026.

The players

Brandon McCoy

A 5-star combo guard for Sierra Canyon.

Maximo Adams

A 2027 4-star small forward committed to North Carolina, playing for Sierra Canyon.

Jordan Smith Jr.

A 5-star shooting guard for Paul VI Catholic, committed to Arkansas.

Cayden Daughtry

The leading scorer for Calvary Christian Academy, averaging 26.5 points per game.

Jasiah Jervis

A senior 4-star shooting guard for Archbishop Stepinac.

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What they’re saying

“Though the Trailblazers didn't get a chance to play at The Throne tournament or Chipotle Nationals, they finish at the top spot of the final Top 25 composite rankings.”

— Andy Villamarzo, Author

“Paul VI Catholic won third straight third consecutive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) tournament championship and fourth straight Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) state title.”

— Andy Villamarzo, Author

What’s next

The Rivals All-American teams for the 2025-26 high school boys basketball season will be released in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The final Rivals Composite Top 25 rankings showcase the depth and talent of high school basketball programs across the country, with traditional powerhouses like Sierra Canyon and Paul VI Catholic leading the way, and other programs like Calvary Christian Academy and Archbishop Stepinac proving their elite status.