For the sixth consecutive week, Columbus (FL) reigns supreme in the SCNext Top 25 high school boys' basketball rankings. Led by Duke commits Cameron Boozer (ESPN 100 No. 3) and Cayden Boozer (ESPN 100 No. 16), the Explorers boast an impressive 25-3 record this season. They are set to return to action on March 7 in the semifinals of the FHSAA 7A State Tournament, where they will face Seminole High School (FL).

Key Performances and Rankings Shifts

• IMG Academy climbed four spots to No. 4 nationally after securing victories over Orangeville Academy and Montverde Academy. Arkansas commit Darius Acuff (ESPN 100 No. 5) showcased his skills in a narrow 68-62 win against Montverde, scoring 26 points, along with 5 assists and 4 rebounds.
• Wasatch Academy also jumped four spots to No. 7 after a 70-66 win over Bella Vista and a commanding 25-point victory against Oak Hill Academy. Mariano Manciel, a 2026 guard, shone with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in the Bella Vista game.

Full SCNext Top 25 Rankings

1. Columbus (FL)
2. Brewster Academy (NH)
3. Long Island Lutheran (NY)
4. IMG Academy (FL)
5. Prolific Prep (CA)
6. Montverde Academy (FL)
7. Wasatch Academy (UT)
8. CIA/Bella Vista (AZ)
9. Gonzaga College HS (D.C.)
10. AZ Compass (AZ)
11. Paul VI (VA)
12. Dynamic Prep (TX)
13. Link Academy (MO)
14. Roosevelt (CA)
15. San Antonio Brennan (TX)
16. Harvard-Westlake (CA)
17. Wheeler (GA)
18. Allen (TX)
19. Sunrise Christian (KS)
20. Hoover (AL)
21. Utah Prep (UT)
22. Calvary Christian (FL)
23. Mt. Zion Prep (MD)
24. Perry High School (AZ)
25. Owasso (OK)

Conclusion

As the high school basketball season heats up, the competition among the top teams continues to intensify. Columbus (FL) remains the team to beat, but the rise of programs like IMG Academy and Wasatch Academy keeps the rankings exciting and unpredictable.