New York High School Boys Basketball Top 25 Rankings – Jan. 27

The New York high school boys basketball 2025-26 campaign is right on the edge of the playoffs as the regular season comes to a close.

Back in the No. 1 spot in our latest New York high school boys basketball rankings are the
Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders, which are off to a 13-4 start and continue to be the Empire State’s best. Besides the red-hot Crusaders, but who else should we watch for out of New York when it comes to the state’s top high school boys basketball teams?

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.

Here’s a way-too-early look at the top 25 teams in the country according to the Massey Ratings, which ranks teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule and margin of victory, as of Jan. 27.

1. Archbishop Stepanic Crusaders (13-4)

The Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders (13-4) have proven to be the best team in New York as the playoffs loom ahead. This season, the Crusaders senior-laden bunch has led the way and shown off their talent in the front and back court. Senior four-star shooting guard Jasiah Jervis returns 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 Adonis and Darius Ratliff, respectively. Fordham commitment Hassan Koureissi pairs up with Jervis to create one of the best guard combos in the Northeast. The Crusaders have a big in-state matchup later this week against No. 5 Cardinal Hayes.

2. Long Island Lutheran Crusaders (5-8)

The Long Island Lutheran Crusaders (5-8) have been below the .500 mark the last few weeks, but have played some of the top competition around. 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 Dylan Mingo and junior 6-foot-8 forward Moussa Kamissoko. Among other players folks need to have their eyes on that lace ’em up for the Crusaders are Cincinnati commitment Kayden Allen and North Texas pledge TJ Crumble. Long Island Lutheran will face one of the DMV’s top high school boys basketball teams when they take on Our Lady Of Mount Carmel on Saturday.

3. St. Francis Preparatory School Terriers (14-2)

The St. Francis Preparatory School Terriers (14-2) have continued 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 Oesoemana Sacko, who is already committed to Fairfield University, and 6-foot-3 sophomore Justin DeSena. The Terriers’ only two losses on the season have come against Colorado’s No. 1 ranked Ralston Valley and No. 3 Christ The King Regional, respectively. St. Francis Preparatory closes out the season with three Top 25 New York boys basketball teams in No. 6 Nazareth, No. 18 Archbishop Molloy and No. 24 Holy Cross, respectively.

4. Cardinal Hayes Cardinals (10-4)

One of the hottest high school boys basketball teams out of the state of New York right now is the Cardinal Hayes Cardinals (10-4) as they are winners of seven straight games. The Cardinals most impressive win as of recent came against Iona Preparatory School in a 80-74 decision. Cardinal Hayes will be certainly challenged, this week when they face off against St. Raymond For Boys and No. 1 ranked Archbishop Stepinac, respectively.

5. Nazareth Kingsmen (13-6)

The Nazareth Kingsmen (13-6) of Brooklyn re-enter the Top 5 of our latest New York high school boys basketball rankings this week as this group has really come on hot as of late. Of Nazareth’s losses this season, two of them have come against Archbishop Molloy, but the Kingsmen were able to notch their first victory versus the Stanners. A matchup against No. 2 Archbishop Stepinac recently ended in a 83-61 loss for the Kingsmen as they look to bounce back tonight against No. 3 ranked St. Francis Prep.

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

6. Christ The King Regional Lions (10-7)
7. Iona Preparatory School Gaels (11-7)
8. Westhill Warriors (12-2)
9. St. Raymond For Boys Ravens (7-10)
10. Christian Brothers Academy Brothers (10-0)

11. Thomas Jefferson Campus Orange Wave (11-6)
12. Fairport Red Raiders (11-0)
13. Albany Academy Cadets (2-1)
14. Shaker Bison (11-2)
15. Columbia Grammar-prep School (7-0)

16. Chaminade Flyers (12-4)
17. Archbishop Molloy Stanners (13-10)
18. Holy Trinity Diocesan Titans (14-3)
19. Green Tech Charter Eagles (11-0)
20. St. John’s Prep Red Storm (12-2)

21. Xaverian Clippers (11-7)
22. Tappan Zee Dutchmen (11-0)
23. Holy Cross Knights (8-13)
24. Canarsie Wolfpack (11-5)
25. Msgr Scanlan Crusaders (8-7)

How to Follow New York High School Boys Basketball

For New York 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 Empire 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 hardwood excitement across the state.