Kentucky
Kentucky high school basketball rankings 2025-26, top players to watch
From previews of Louisville-area teams to key games this season and news to know, our coverage will get your ready for the season.
It’s high school basketball time in Kentucky.
The 2025-26 Kentucky high school basketball season is here, and this is your one-stop shop for a sneak peek at what lies ahead for Louisville-area hoops.
We have coverage aplenty — from team previews to players to watch and much more — to get you prepped for the first day of the season on Monday. Our full list of stories can be seen below.
Top 10 Kentucky high school girls basketball teams and players in all 16 regions
Our girls basketball preseason poll: Meet the top 25 teams in Kentucky
Top 10 Kentucky high school boys basketball teams and players in all 16 regions
Our boys basketball preseason poll: Meet the top 25 teams in Kentucky
Meet the top 30 Kentucky high school girls basketball players, ranked by coaches
Meet the top 30 Kentucky high school boys basketball players, ranked by coaches
ZaKiyah Johnson’s graduation marked the end of an era for high school basketball in Kentucky — but here’s what to expect this season.
Top girls basketball teams and players in Sixth Region for 2025-26 season
Top boys basketball teams and players in Sixth Region for 2025-26 season
Top girls basketball teams and players in Seventh Region for 2025-26 season
Top boys basketball teams and players in Seventh Region for 2025-26 season
Get to know the Louisville-area girls teams in Eighth Region for 2025-26 season
Get to know the Louisville-area boys teams in Eighth Region for 2025-26 season
Cole Edelen, ex-Male High School basketball star, returning to Louisville for senior year
Boogie Cook, Class of 2028 basketball star, transferring from Christian Academy to Ballard
Collins basketball coach Chris Gaither suspended amid defamation lawsuit against parents
15 dates to circle on the 2025-26 high school basketball calendar
Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Follow on X @kyhighs.