Way-Too-Early New York High School Boys Basketball Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Oct. 31

The New York high school boys basketball 2025-26 campaigns is one of the most highly anticipated seasons of any around the country as the Empire State is the most passionate when it comes to the hoops scene.

The Empire State as the No. 1 team in our first New York Top 25 rankings are the Long Island Lutheran Crusaders, which features a boatload of talent, including multiple five-stars on the team. 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’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 Oct. 31.

1. Long Island Lutheran Crusaders

The Long Island Lutheran Crusaders 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 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. This group is deep from top to bottom and should have a chance to be the country’s best team when it’s all said and done.

2. Archbishop Stepanic Crusaders

If you take one look at the roster Archbishop Stepinac had last season and you’ll see the Crusaders only had one senior from that group. This season, the Crusaders are a very senior-laden bunch and super talented 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.

3. St. Francis Preparatory School Terriers

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 Oesoemana Sacko, who is already committed to Fairfield University, and 6-foot-3 sophomore Justin DeSena.

4. St. Raymond For Boys Ravens

Another prolific team out of the Bronx that came within a bucket of Archbishop Stepanic at the end of last season is the St. Raymond For Boys Ravens as they finished 17-13 in 2024-25. The Ravens lost to the Crusaders, 63-61, in the final game of last season but will need new playmakers to step up as they graduated their top two scorers in Brandon Stores Jr. and Tai Turnage. Najay Bess was the team’s third leading scorer from a year ago and will be expected to shoulder the load offensively.

5. Christ The King Regional Lions

Rounding out the Top five teams out of New York high school boys basketball is Christ The King Regional, which finished with a 16-14 record last year. The Lions bring back a talented lineup, which includes 2028 three-star point guard Skye Ragoo, who has an offer currently from St. John’s. Playing one of the tougher schedules in the state, Christ the King Regional should be in the conversation all season long as one of the state’s elite teams.

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

6. Thomas Jefferson Campus Orange Wave
7. Cardinal Hayes Cardinals
8. Iona Preparatory School Gaels
9. Albany Academy Cadets
10. Nazareth Kingsman

11. Lawrence Woodmere Academy Tigers
12. St Peters Boys Eagle
13. Msgr Scanlan Crusaders
14. Xaverian Clippers
15. Green Tech Charter Eagles

16. Archbishop Molloy Stanners
17. Mount Vernon
18. Holy Cross Knights
19. Poly Prep Blue Devils
20. Mamaroneck Tigers

21. South Shore Vikings
22. St. Anthony’s Friars
23. Glens Falls Senior Indians
24. New Rochelle Huguenots
25. Our Saviour Lutheran School Falcons

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.