The New York high school boys basketball 2025-26 campaigns is one of the most highly competitive seasons of any state around the country as the Empire State is the most passionate when it comes to the hardwood scene.<\/p>\n
Taking over the No. 1 spot in our latest New York high school boys basketball rankings are the Archbishop Stepinac<\/a> Crusaders, which are off to a 6-3 start. The Crusaders are arguably one of the elite programs in the country, but who else should we watch for out of New York when it comes to the state\u2019s top high school boys basketball teams?<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The\u00a0Massey Ratings<\/a>, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a way-too-early look at the top 25 teams in the country according to the\u00a0Massey Ratings<\/a>, which ranks teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule and margin of victory, as of Dec. 29.<\/p>\n 1. Archbishop Stepanic Crusaders<\/p>\n If you take one look at the roster\u00a0Archbishop Stepinac<\/a> and you\u2019ll easily see why the Crusadersare at the head of the table in New York. This season, the Crusaders bring back a very senior-laden bunch and super talented in the front and back court. Senior four-star shooting guard\u00a0Jasiah Jervis<\/a>\u00a0returns after averaging a team-high 16.2 points per game last season. The Crusaders will be tough to drive to the rim on as they have a pair of USC commits in 7-footers in\u00a0Adonis<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Darius Ratliff<\/a>, respectively. Fordham commitment\u00a0Hassan Koureissi<\/a>\u00a0pairs up with Jervis to create one of the best guard combos in the Northeast. Most recent game for Archbishop Stepanic was a 74-70 loss to Montverde Academy.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 2. Long Island Lutheran Crusaders (4-4)<\/p>\n The\u00a0Long Island Lutheran<\/a>\u00a0Crusaders are coming off a 22-7 record playing one of the toughest schedules in the entire country, finishing with a 81-80 loss to Prolific Prep at the end of 2024-25. What is obvious when taking a look at the talent pool the Crusaders possesses, this team can compete with practically anyone in the nation. Long Island Lutheran has multiple five-star talents in senior 6-foot-5 point guard\u00a0Dylan Mingo<\/a>\u00a0and junior 6-foot-8 forward\u00a0Moussa Kamissoko<\/a>. Among other players folks need to have their eyes on that lace \u2019em up for the Crusaders are Cincinnati commitment\u00a0Kayden Allen<\/a>\u00a0and North Texas pledge\u00a0TJ Crumble<\/a>. Though the team has already lost four games, the Crusaders have played in a couple of the nation\u2019s toughest tournaments, including the City of Palms and Jordan Brand Holiday Classic.<\/p>\n 3. Christ The King Regional Lions (6-0)<\/p>\n One of the still undefeated teams out of New York high school boys basketball is\u00a0Christ The King Regional<\/a>, which finished with a 16-14 record last year. The Lions bring back a talented lineup, which includes 2028 three-star point guard\u00a0Skye Ragoo<\/a>, who has an offer currently from St. John\u2019s. Playing one of the tougher schedules in the state, Christ the King Regional has already notched some impressive wins, including recently over No. 5 St. Francis Prep<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 4. Iona Preparatory School Gaels (5-1)<\/p>\n Iona Preparatory School got out to a fast start this 2025-26 season, winning their first five games before finally losing their first against District of Columbia\u2019s Gonzaga, 65-52. When looking at the upcoming slate of games for the Gaels, it doesn\u2019t get too much easier as they\u2019ll face off against teams like No. 1 ranked Archbishop Stepinac<\/a> and No. 8 St. Raymond For Boys<\/a>. We could either see the Gaels move up fairly fast or downwards rather quickly, depending on the future results against the aforementioned opponents.<\/p>\n 5. St. Francis Preparatory School Terriers (5-2)<\/p>\n The St. Francis Preparatory School Terriers are coming off a 23-4 season and will look to continue with their winning ways as they return one of the more talented teams in the New York City region. Key players returning for the Terriers begins with\u00a0Oesoemana Sacko, who is already committed to Fairfield University, and 6-foot-3 sophomore\u00a0Justin DeSena. The Terriers\u2019 two losses on the season have come against Colorado\u2019s No. 1 ranked Ralston Valley<\/a> and No. 3 Christ The King Regional<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Massey Ratings New York High School Boys Basketball Rankings Nos. 11-25<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0Thomas Jefferson Campus<\/a>\u00a0Orange Wave (5-2) 11.\u00a0Lawrence Woodmere Academy<\/a>\u00a0Tigers (0-0) 16.\u00a0Christian Brothers Academy<\/a> Brothers (6-0) Advertisement<\/p>\n 21.\u00a0Chaminade<\/a> Flyers (2-2) How to Follow New York High School Boys Basketball<\/p>\n
7.\u00a0St. Raymond For Boys<\/a> Ravens (3-3)
8.\u00a0Nazareth<\/a>\u00a0Kingsman (6-2)
9. Poly Prep<\/a>\u00a0Blue Devils (1-0)
10.\u00a0Albany Academy<\/a>\u00a0Cadets (1-1)<\/p>\n
12.\u00a0Archbishop Molloy<\/a>\u00a0Stanners (7-3)
13.\u00a0Msgr Scanlan<\/a>\u00a0Crusaders (3-2)
14.\u00a0St. John\u2019s Prep<\/a> Red Storm (4-0)
15.\u00a0Cardinal Hayes<\/a>\u00a0Cardinals (1-4)<\/p>\n
17.\u00a0Mount Vernon<\/a> Knights (4-1)
18.\u00a0Westhill<\/a> Warriors (7-1)
19.\u00a0Holy Cross<\/a>\u00a0Knights (4-6)
20.\u00a0Canarsie<\/a> Wolfpack (6-2)<\/p>\n
22.\u00a0Shaker<\/a> Bison (4-1)
23.\u00a0St. Dominic<\/a> Bayhawk (3-0)
24.\u00a0Xaverian<\/a> Clippers (4-2)
25.\u00a0Forest Hills<\/a> Rangers (7-0)<\/p>\n