The sixth weekly statewide Michigan Sports Writers (formerly Associated Press) prep boys basketball rankings, as compiled from the votes of various media members from around the Mitten for the week of Feb. 16, 2026.
The top 10 teams in the Michigan high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 10 points for a first-place vote, nine for second, etc.:
DIVISION 1
Rank, School (Record) Points
1. East Lansing (19-1) (5) 50
2. East Kentwood (17-2) 45
3. Rockford (17-3) 38
4. Auburn Hills Avondale (20-1) 32
5. Grand Blanc (17-3) 23
6. Muskegon (16-2) 22
7. Grand Rapids Northview (16-4) 16
8 (tie). Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (15-5) 12
8 (tie). Kalamazoo Central (16-2) 12
10. Detroit Martin Luther King (17-4) 11
Others receiving votes: 11. Wayne Memorial 7; 12. Rochester 4; 13. Hudsonville 2; 14. Saginaw Heritage 1.
DIVISION 2
Rank, School (Record) Points
1. Romulus Summit North (21-1) (4) 40
2. Lansing Sexton (19-2) 35
3. Freeland (17-3) 29
4. Frankenmuth (18-1) 27
5. Hudsonville Unity Christian (17-3) 26
6. Grand Rapids South Christian (17-2) 23
7. Dearborn Divine Child (18-2) 15
8. Ludington (19-1) 11
9. Gladwin (19-1) 4
10. (tie) Grant (20-0) 3
10. (tie) Benton Harbor 3
Others receiving votes: 12. Fruitport 2; 13. South Haven 1; 13. Chelsea 1.
DIVISION 3
Rank, School (Record) Points
1. McBain (3) (17-1) 38
2. Menominee (16-4) 35
3 (tie). Beal City (17-2) 34
3 (tie). Pewamo-Westphalia (17-2) 34
3 (tie). Niles Brandywine (2) (15-4) 34
6. Ishpeming-Westwood (19-1) 25
7. Harbor Beach (17-2) 22
7 (tie). Detroit Loyola (17-4) 22
9. North Muskegon (21-1) 14
10. Onsted (18-2) 11
Others receiving votes: 11. Arts & Tech Academy of Pontiac 5; 12. Springport 1.
DIVISION 4
Rank, School (Record) Points
1. Fowler (18-2) (2) 47
2. Pickford (20-0) 38
3. Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian (17-1) (2) 35
4. Traverse City Christian (20-0) (1) 34
5. Crystal Falls Forest Park (16-3) 30
6. Allen Park Inter-City Baptist (18-3) 28
7. Concord (16-4) 18
8. Dollar Bay (17-2) 15
9. Hillsdale Academy (18-2) 11
10. Genesee Christian (16-4) 5
Others receiving votes: 11. Harbor Springs Harbor Light Christian (15-4) 4; 12. Felch North Dickinson (16-3) 4; 13. Mendon 3; 14. Southfield Christian (16-5) 2.