National High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings – Jan. 26

The national high school boys basketball scene is beginning to wind down and head into the postseason stages of the 2025-26 season.

Continuing to top the latest set of Top 25 National high school boys basketball rankings isSPIRE Academy (OH) at No. 1 ranking followed by Sierra Canyon (Calif.), Dynamic Prep (TX), Fishers (IN) and
Paul VI Catholic (Va.). When it comes to the best in the land, which other programs are under consideration as among the top boys basketball squads in the land in our eighth set of rankings?

High school boys basketball teams now begin to eye the road to the state playoffs and national championship as the 2025-26 season starts is 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. 26.

1. SPIRE Academy (OH) (17-1)

Easily considered one of the best high school boys basketball teams in the country is SPIRE Academy (17-1), under the direction of the one of the best coaches in the country in Kevin Boyle, remains firmly at No. 1 for the second straight week. 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 next major challenge is when they face off against nationally ranked Montverde Academy on Feb. 6.

2. Sierra Canyon (Calif.) (20-1)

Since losing to Bishop McNamara back on Dec. 6, the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers (20-1) have been on a roll, winning 15 straight games and are the hottest high school boys basketball team currently. Their latest victory came at the Hoophall Classic, upending one of Florida’s top boys basketball teams in Columbus (Fla.), 75-58. Sierra Canyon is as good as they come in the country as they feature 5-Star+ Brandon McCoy at combo guard along with 2027 four-star small forward Maximo Adams (North Carolina commitment). After the Hoophall Classic, the Trailblazers returned back to the Golden State and defeated one of the state’s best teams in Harvard-Westlake, 55-47. Sierra Canyon closes out the regular season this week on Thursday versus Chaminade.

3. Dynamic Prep (TX) (13-1)

Dynamic Prep (13-1) are led by former NBA star forward Jermaine O’Neal and are one of the premier destinations for top prep boys basketball programs and top prospects. Last week Dynamic Prep took on nationally ranked Prolific Prep (Fla.), defeating The Crew, 78-66. 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 picked up impressive wins throughout the season with impressive victories against No. 7 Columbus, No. 10 Montverde Academy and a very good Zephyrhills Christian Academy team, respectively.

4. Fishers (IN) (17-0)

The Indiana high school boys basketball season has seen the Fishers Tigers (17-0) look every bit of being the best team in the Hoosier State so far through 17 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 will be tested in the coming days versus Carmel and Westfield, respectively.

5. Paul VI Catholic (Va.) (20-2)

Paul VI Catholic Panthers (20-2) out of Virginia has returned inside of the Top 5 high school boys basketball rankings behind the ultra-competitive play of 2026 five-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. as they have won 20 games through 22 appearances. The Panthers have been very impressive as among the twenty 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. This week is loaded with competition as the Panthers will face
Bishop O’Connell, Good Counsel (Md.) and St. Frances Academy (Md.).

Massey Ratings National High School Boys Basketball Rankings Nos. 11-25

6. Link Academy(MO) (15-2)
7. Sunnyslope (Ariz.) (19-1)
8. Compass Prep (Ariz.) (10-4)
9. Wisconsin Lutheran (WI) (15-0)
10. Prolific Prep (Fla.) (20-3)

11. Bella Vista College Preparatory School (Ariz.) (9-3)
12. Montverde Academy (Fla.) (10-4)
13. Calvary Christian Academy (Fla.) (14-1)
14. Moravian Prep (NC) (5-1)
15. Wasatch Academy (UT) (10-3)

16. Harvard-Westlake (Calif.) (20-4) 
17. Santa Margarita Catholic (Calif.) (21-3)
18. Redondo Union (Calif.) (21-3)
19. Timpview (UT) (16-1)
20. Notre Dame(Calif.) (17-6)

21. Cedar Falls (IA) (13-0)
22. Seven Lakes (TX) (27-0)
23. St. Joseph(Calif.) (16-2)
24. Wayzata(Minn.) (15-2)
25. Southeastern Prep (Fla.) (18-7)

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.