Bella Vista Tops ESPN's High School Basketball Rankings for 2025-26 Season
SC Next Top 25: The best high school boys' basketball teams in 2025-26
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The 2025-2026 high school basketball season concluded with Bella Vista High School in Arizona securing the top spot in ESPN's rankings. Led by West Virginia signee Miles Sadler, the team finished the season with a 26-4 record, defeating Montverde Academy in the championship game. Montverde Academy ranked second with a 23-7 record.
- 01Bella Vista (Arizona) finishes the season ranked No. 1 with a 26-4 record.
- 02Miles Sadler (West Virginia signee) averaged 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists in the championship game.
- 03Montverde Academy (Florida) ranked No. 2, finishing at 23-7, led by Dhani Miller.
- 04Paul VI (Virginia) ranked ninth with a 33-3 record, ending with a notable performance from Jordan Smith.
- 05Principia (Missouri) and Rainier Beach (Washington) also secured spots in the top 25.
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The 2025-2026 high school boys' basketball season has concluded with Bella Vista High School in Arizona claiming the top position in ESPN's rankings. The team, led by West Virginia signee Miles Sadler, showcased impressive skills, scoring 23 points, alongside 4 rebounds and 9 assists in a thrilling 69-65 victory over Montverde Academy (Florida) in the championship game at the Chipotle Nationals. Bella Vista finished the season with a 26-4 record, having defeated eight top-10 teams and also winning the Nike EYBL Scholastic Championship. Montverde Academy secured the second position with a 23-7 record, driven by Kent State signee Dhani Miller, who averaged 22.7 points throughout the tournament. Other notable teams include Paul VI (Virginia), finishing ninth with a 33-3 record, and Principia (Missouri), which ended the season ranked 14th with a 29-2 record. Rainier Beach (Washington) also made its mark, finishing the season at 24th with a 29-1 record.
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