National High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings - Dec. 22

High school boys basketball regular season action continues around the country as the 2025-26 season sees holiday tournaments tipping off, including many of the nation’s powerhouses.

Remaining to lead the way in our third set of Top 25 National high school boys basketball rankings of the regular season is Link Academy (MO), which is off to an impressive 11-0 start as Dynamic Prep (TX) trails right behind at No. 2. Which other teams around the country join the Lions and Bearcats in being considered as one of the top teams in the land, though?

High school boys basketball season is full throttle as hoopers take to the hardwood as we take a look at who are the top teams from around the nation in-season as Christmas and New Year’s are both around the corner.

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 Dec. 22.

1. Link Academy (MO) (11-0)

The Link Academy Lions (11-0) in the third set of Top 25 high school boys basketball rankings to start off the 2025-26 season have remained the country’s top team for the second week in a row. 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). A 75-53 rout of Long Island Lutheran recently was impressive and the Saturday after Christmas take on Bishop McNamara, the No. 1 team out of Maryland. That game should be a heavily watched one.

2. Dynamic Prep (TX) (9-1)

Dynamic Prep 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. 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 has already opened up the season with impressive victories against No. 5 Columbus, No. 7 Faith Family Academy and a very good Zephyrhills Christian Academy team, respectively.

3. Paul VI Catholic (Va.) (8-1)

Entering the Top 5 of this week’s national boys basketball rankings is the Paul VI Catholic Panthers out of Virginia as they’ve raced off to eight straight victories to start the season. The start for the Panthers has been very impressive as among the eight wins are 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 2026 five-star shooting guard Jordan 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.

4. Waukee Northwest (IA) (7-0)

With multiple high school boys basketball teams dropping out of the Top 5 from last week, the surprise team breaking into the elite ranks are the Wolves, which have ripped off seven straight victories this season. The Iowa high school boys basketball power has the talent to compete with the best, featuring players like 2026 four-star Nebraska small forward signee Colin Rice and Illinois power forward signee Landon Davis. With multiple future Division I players on the roster and Waukee Northwest breezing by competition at the outset, there’s reasons why the Wolves could remain one of the country’s best as the season moves ahead.

5. Fishers (IN) (7-0)

The high school boys basketball season started a few weeks ago in Indiana and the Fishers Tigers have looked every bit of being the best team in the Hoosier State so far through seven 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.

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

6. Moravian Prep (NC) (2-1)
7. Compass Prep (Ariz.) (6-2)
8. Bella Vista College Preparatory School (Ariz.) (4-0)
9. Montverde Academy (Fla.) (3-2)
10. Santa Margarita Catholic (Calif.) (13-1)

11. Wayzata (Minn.) (7-0)
12. Columbus (Fla.) (5-2)
13. Sierra Canyon (Calif.) (8-1)
14. Cedar Falls (IA) (5-0)
15. Bishop O’Connell (Va.) (8-1)

16. Millennium (Ariz.) (12-1)
17. Seven Lakes (TX) (17-0)
18. Lawrence North (IN) (5-0)
19. Timpview (UT) (10-0)
20. Dowling Catholic (IA) (7-0)

21. Wasatch Academy (UT) (5-2)
22. Carmel (IN) (5-1)
23. Harvard-Westlake (Calif.) (12-2) 
24. St. Joseph (Calif.) (4-0)
25. Booker T. Washington (OK) (8-0)

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.