Prolific Prep Tops SC Next Top 25 Rankings for 2025-26 Season

UPDATE: The highly anticipated SC Next Top 25 rankings for high school boys’ basketball have just been released, revealing that Prolific Prep is the No. 1 team as the 2025-26 season kicks off. This powerhouse program boasts a formidable lineup, featuring four ranked prospects, including Caleb Holt, a five-star recruit ranked No. 6 nationally, and Bruce Branch III, another five-star prospect ranked No. 2 for the class of 2027.

With a remarkable record of 35 wins last season, Prolific Prep aims to build on its success after finishing fourth in the country. The excitement is palpable as fans and scouts alike anticipate their performance this season.

In the second spot, Link Academy from Missouri has also made headlines, fielding a roster enriched with eight ranked prospects. Meanwhile, Southeastern Prep from Florida is making its SC Next Top 25 debut at No. 3, led by transfer sensation Jaxon Richardson, a five-star talent ranked No. 11 nationally. Richardson’s move from Columbus has already stirred discussions among analysts.

The rankings do not stop there. Following closely behind, IMG Academy from Florida ranks No. 4, while SPIRE Academy from Ohio, coached by the esteemed Kevin Boyle, comes in at No. 7. Archbishop Stepinac from New York rounds out the top ten at No. 9, indicating a competitive landscape this season.

Fans should stay tuned for monthly updates to the SC Next Top 25 rankings throughout the season, as numerous programs aim to make a significant impact on the court. The excitement surrounding high school basketball is only set to grow as these teams battle for dominance.

For the complete list, the 2025-26 SC Next Top 25 includes:
1. Prolific Prep (FL)
2. Link Academy (MO)
3. Southeastern Prep (FL)
4. IMG Academy (FL)
5. AZ Compass (AZ)
6. Montverde Academy (FL)
7. SPIRE Academy (OH)
8. Archbishop Stepinac (NY)
9. Brewster Academy (NH)
10. Long Island Lutheran (NY)
11. Bella Vista (AZ)
12. Paul VI (VA)
13. Dynamic Prep (TX)
14. Oak Hill Academy (VA)
15. La Lumiere (IN)
16. The Villages Charter (FL)
17. Wheeler (GA)
18. Sierra Canyon (CA)
19. Harvard-Westlake (CA)
20. Columbus (FL)
21. Wasatch Academy (UT)
22. Bishop McNamara (MD)
23. Faith Family (TX)
24. Millenium High School (AZ)
25. St. John Bosco (CA)

This ranking is just the beginning of what promises to be an exhilarating season in high school basketball. Keep this page bookmarked for continuous updates on the top contenders as they vie for supremacy in the coming months.