The national high school boys basketball scene is heating up around the nation as the second half of the regular season is underway and teams are making a push towards the postseason.
Not much changed in this week’s set of Top 25 National high school boys basketball rankings as Link Academy (MO) remains firmly at No. 1, followed by SPIRE Academy (OH), Paul VI Catholic (Va.), Dynamic Prep (TX) and Fishers (IN). Which other programs join the aforementioned teams in being considered as one of the top boys basketball squads in the land in our sixth set of rankings?
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High school boys basketball teams now begin to eye the road to the state playoffs and national championship as the 2025-26 season starts heading down the stretch in the latter half of the campaign.
The Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory as of Jan. 13.
The Link Academy Lions (14-1) in the sixth set of Top 25 high school boys basketball rankings to start off the 2025-26 season have remained the country’s top team for multiple weeks in a row and there’s been little doubts to it. Link Academy did finally drop their first game of the season to New Hampshire’s No. 1 team, Brewster Academy, 61-60, last week. What can’t be questioned when looking at Link Academy is the level of talent dotted up and down the roster this season. The Lions feature one of the top front courts in the country, with Michigan State commit Ethan Taylor at center alongside power forward Tristan Reed (Mississippi State pledge). Not to be completely out done is the talent in the backcourt, led by junior four-star point guard Davion Thompson and Carlos Medlock Jr. (Michigan State commit).
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Easily considered one of the best teams in the country is SPIRE Academy (16-1), which is under the direction of the one of the best coaches in the country in Kevin Boyle. SPIRE Academy has one of the top rosters in the entire country as they feature the likes of four-star combo guard King Gibson and four-star small forward Alex Constanza (Gonzaga commit). SPIRE Academy has a tough task next Monday when they take on New Hampshire’s No. 1 ranked Brewster Academy.
All the Paul VI Catholic Panthers (15-1) out of Virginia done is win behind the ultra-competitive play of 2026 five-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. as they’ve raced off to an impressive 15-1 record to start the season. The start for the Panthers has been very impressive as among the fifteen wins are highlighted victories over teams like Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.), Father Judge (Pa.) and Calvary Christian Academy (Fla.), respectively. Leading the way out of the backcourt for the Panthers is Smith Jr. and 2027 three-star combo guard Troy Tomlin. Lone loss of the season thus far for Paul VI Catholic came against Prolific Prep. Smith Jr. led the way at the prestigious City of Palms tournament in Fort Myers, leading Paul VI Catholic to the tourney title. The Panthers’ next challenge is a matchup against California powerhouse Notre Dame next Monday.
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Dynamic Prep (12-1) are led by former NBA star forward Jermaine O’Neal and are set to join Overtime Elite, one of the premier destinations for top prep boys basketball programs and top prospects. Next Monday will be a doozy as Dynamic Prep takes on nationally ranked Prolific Prep (Fla.). The team features several of the country’s top players in 2027 four-star small forward Marcus Spears Jr. and 2026 four-star shooting guard Dakari Spear, who this past summer with Drive Nation on the EYBL Circuit, averaged 13.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Dynamic Prep have already opened up the season with impressive victories against No. 7 Columbus, No. 10 Montverde Academy and a very good Zephyrhills Christian Academy team, respectively.
5. Fishers (IN) (13-0)
The high school boys basketball season started several weeks ago in Indiana and the Fishers Tigers (13-0) have looked every bit of being the best team in the Hoosier State so far through 13 games. Wins have come over Ben Davis, Mt Vernon, Noblesville, Terre Haute North Vigo and Tech thus far as Fishers starts to head into the tougher portion of their regular season schedule in the early going. The Tigers will be tested in the coming days and weeks in contests versus state-ranked Crown Point and Hamilton Southeastern. Leading the way for Fishers is that of combo guards Carsen Eloms (Wisconsin commit) and Gage Sturgill. Fishers has ahead of them a great chance to finish the regular season with an undefeated record.
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Massey Ratings National High School Boys Basketball Rankings Nos. 11-25
6. Sierra Canyon (Calif.) (15-1)
7. Prolific Prep (Fla.) (18-2)
8. Sunnyslope (Ariz.) (17-1)
9. Moravian Prep (NC) (4-1)
10. Bella Vista College Preparatory School (Ariz.) (7-2)
11. Harvard-Westlake (Calif.) (18-2)
12. Montverde Academy (Fla.) (7-3)
13. Wisconsin Lutheran (WI) (11-0)
14. Cedar Falls (IA) (10-0)
15. Carmel (IN) (9-1)
16. Waukee Northwest (IA) (8-1)
17. Compass Prep (Ariz.) (7-4)
18. Wayzata (Minn.) (12-1)
19. Columbus (Fla.) (11-4)
20. Santa Margarita Catholic (Calif.) (18-3)
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21. Timpview (UT) (13-1)
22. Southeastern Prep (Fla.) (15-6)
23. Booker T. Washington (OK) (10-0)
24. Seven Lakes (TX) (24-0)
25. Dowling Catholic (IA) (11-0)
How to Follow National High School Boys Basketball
For high school boys basketball fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the high school hops action throughout the season. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the boys basketball excitement across the country.
