The best of 2025 boys high school basketball playoffs in images

Windsor's Brady Kingsley goes up for two points during a Colorado Class 5A high school boys basketball playoff game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Windsor High School in Windsor, Colo.

Pleasure Ridge Park's Zachary Goodman (24) went in for a layup as the PRP Panthers and Fairdale Bulldogs faced off in the KHSAA boys basketball 21st District finals at Valley High School on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

The PRP Panthers rushed to grab the district trophy after defeating the Fairdale Bulldogs in the KHSAA boys basketball 21st District finals at Valley High School on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Fairdale's Michael Ray Stinnett (4) celebrated a three pointer as the Fairdale Bulldogs and PRP Panthers faced off in the KHSAA boys basketball 21st District finals at Valley High School on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Mamaroneck defeated Mt. Vernon 65-49 in boys Section 1 basketball playoff action at Mamaroneck High School Feb. 28, 2025.

From left, Mt.Vernon's Chase White (20) and Dwight Findlay (23) battle for a rebound with Mamaroneck's Jonny Smath (23) during boys basketball playoff action at Mamaroneck High School Feb. 28, 2025. Mamaroneck won the game 65-49.

Mamaroneck defeated Mt. Vernon 65-49 in boys Section 1 basketball playoff action at Mamaroneck High School Feb. 28, 2025.

Estacado's Armond Ward has his shot blocked by Decatur's Javen Colbert during the Region I-4A Division I boys basketball championship game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Abilene Wylie High School.

Estacado's Moses Stephenson shoots against Decatur during the Region I-4A Division I boys basketball championship game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Abilene Wylie High School.

Estacado players celebrate their 83-71 win over Decatur in the Region I-4A Division I boys basketball championship game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Abilene Wylie High School.

North Rockland's Christian Obergfell shoots during the Section 1 boys Class AAA quarterfinal basketball game at North Rockland High School in Thiells, NY on Friday, February 28, 2025. North Rockland defeated Suffern 53-50.

Action from the Section 1 boys Class AAA quarterfinal basketball game at North Rockland High School in Thiells, NY on Friday, February 28, 2025. North Rockland defeated Suffern 53-50.

Suffern's Frank Romeus, left, shoots during the Section 1 boys Class AAA quarterfinal basketball game at North Rockland High School in Thiells, NY on Friday, February 28, 2025. North Rockland defeated Suffern 53-50.

Suffern's Jake Pampolina, right, shoots during the Section 1 boys Class AAA quarterfinal basketball game at North Rockland High School in Thiells, NY on Friday, February 28, 2025. North Rockland defeated Suffern 53-50.

Rancho Solano High School accepts its trophy after winning the 2025 2A boys basketball state championship title at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 1, 2025, in Phoenix, Ariz.

McKinley vs Medina in OHSAA division I district championship at Akron North High School. Saturday, March 01, 2025. .

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy players embrace before the start of their game against Palo Verde High School at the AIA 3A boys basketball final at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 1, 2025, in Phoenix.

McKinley boys basketball coach Sean Weatherspoon holds up the net after the Bulldogs' OHSAA Division I district championship win over Medina at Akron North High School on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Marlington's Cameron Evanich, left, and Warrensville Heights' Noah Chambers go after the basketball during a Division IV district final, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at North Ridgeville High School.

Kaukauna High School's Brody McMullin (0) celebrates a victory against Fond du Lac with teammates after their boys basketball game Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Kaukauna won 82-61 to claim the outright Fox Valley Association title.

Ballard guard Parker Miller (4) goes for a layup over Des Moines Christian's Quinton Bailey (31) during the second quarter in the 3A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ballard High School’s gym on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Huxley, Iowa.

Ballard guard Mason Gatchel (15) looks for drive arpimd Des Moines Christian's Davis Tokheim (2) during the first quarter in the 3A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ballard High School’s gym on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Huxley, Iowa.

Ballard guard Jude Gibson (23) looks for a shot around Des Moines Christian's Seaton Ingram (22) during the second quarter in the 3A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ballard High School’s gym on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Huxley, Iowa.

Ballard boys basketball team celebrates after winning 73-49 over Des Moines Christian in the 3A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ballard High School’s gym on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Huxley, Iowa.

McQuaid’s Jaiyden Jones comes up with a loose ball and passes off to a teammate during their Section V Class AAA boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Monday, March 3, 2025.

RH’s slams home two points in the fourth quarter over McQuaid during their Section V Class AAA boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Monday, March 3, 2025.

McQuaid’s Quinn Wilson slams home two points in the second quarter past RH during their Section V Class AAA boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Monday, March 3, 2025.

RH’s Amir Abdul-Haqq-Bradford pulls down an offensive rebound over McQuaid’s Henry Fox in the fourth quarter during their Section V Class AAA boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Monday, March 3, 2025.

Aquinas’s Jadeir Breedlove makes a running jumper over Fairport’s Jonathan Roessel during their Section V Class AAA boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Monday, March 3, 2025.

Fairport’s Alexander Grejda drives to the basket to score in the first half during their Section V Class AAA boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Monday, March 3, 2025.

Fairport’s LaShard Lowry Jr celebrates as the buzzer sounds giving Fairport the comeback win over Aquinas 71-70 during their Section V Class AAA boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Monday, March 3, 2025.

Ballard forward Easton Ersland (22) shoots the ball against Des Moines Christian during the first quarter in the 3A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ballard High School’s gym on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Huxley, Iowa.

Ballard guard Miles Mudd (14) goes for steal the ball around Des Moines Christian's Connor Doohen (4) during the second quarter in the 3A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ballard High School’s gym on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Huxley, Iowa.

Ballard boys basketball team celebrates after winning 73-49 over Des Moines Christian in the 3A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ballard High School’s gym on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Huxley, Iowa.

Feb 19, 2025; Evans, Georgia, USA; Lakeside small forward Michael Youngblood (1) takes a free throw during the Lakeside and New Manchester boys 5A basketball playoff at Lakeside High School. Lakeside won 62-57. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Matanzas Pirates center Alexander Davis (0) celebrates their win over Bartram Trail with a coach and teammate Matanzas Pirates guard Jayden McCoy (5). Matanzas and Bartram Trail played each other in the FHSAA District 3-6A in the first-round high school basketball tournament Monday night, February 3, 2025. Matanzas defeated Bartram Trail 60-46. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]2025

Ribault's Kaleb McDuffie (1) is hoised up after the game of an FHSAA Region 1-5A high school boys basketball final Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 at Ribault Middle School in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ribault Trojans defeated the Rickards Raiders 62-37.

Came;’s Liam Mann (33) battles for the ball with Noblesville’s Ryan Vector (23) During the IHSAA boys basketball Class 4A sectional between the Carmel Greyhounds and the Noblesville Millers at Carmel High School on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Carmel Ind.

Noblesville’s Justin Curry II (10) shoots over Carmel’s Zach Michaels (13) and Jamie Whack (2) during the IHSAA boys basketball Class 4A sectional between the Carmel Greyhounds and the Noblesville Millers at Carmel High School on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Carmel Ind.

Noblesville’s T.A. Davidson (1) passes the ball during the IHSAA boys basketball Class 4A sectional between the Carmel Greyhounds and the Noblesville Millers at Carmel High School on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Carmel Ind.

Noblesville’s Baron Walker and Carmel’s Evan Harrell (23) battle for a rebound during the IHSAA boys basketball Class 4A sectional between the Carmel Greyhounds and the Noblesville Millers at Carmel High School on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Carmel Ind.

Waverly topped Lansing, 64-49, in a Section 4 Class B boys basketball semifinal March 4, 2025 at Waverly High School.

Waverly topped Lansing, 64-49, in a Section 4 Class B boys basketball semifinal March 4, 2025 at Waverly High School.

LaPorte sophomore Reed Raymond (20) makes a layup during an IHSAA Class 4A, Sectional 3 boys basketball quarterfinal game against Penn Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Michigan City High School.

Penn freshman Caleb Coolman (4) attempts a shot surrounded by two LaPorte players during an IHSAA Class 4A, Sectional 3 boys basketball quarterfinal game Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Michigan City High School.

Wayne Memorial's Chase Dyer scores during the Division 1 boys basketball regional semifinal on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Detroit Renaissance High School.

Farmington's Myles Smith goes up for a basket during the Division 1 boys basketball regional semifinal on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Detroit Renaissance High School.

Ames' forward Abram Vos (30) looks for a three-point shot over Johnston forward Jalen Richardson (5) during the first quarter in the 4A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ames High School’s Harrison Barnes Gymnasium on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ames. Iowa.

Ames' center Marach Dau(42) shoots the ball over around Johnston forward Nitish Sankaranthi (33) during the second quarter in the 4A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ames High School’s Harrison Barnes Gymnasium on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ames. Iowa.

Westfield’s JonAnthony Hall (22) hits a big dunk during the IHSAA boys basketball Class 4A sectional between the Westfield Shamrocks and the Fishers Tigers at Carmel High School on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Carmel Ind.

Appleton East High School's Trey Schaefer (23) against Chippewa Falls High School during their Division 1 regional quarterfinal boys basketball game on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Appleton, Wis. Appleton East defeated Chippewa Falls 58-41. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

North's Levi Lindeman (15) looks to shoot past South's Vincent Mountardier (34) during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South boys IHSAA sectional basketball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

South's Vincent Mountardier (34) shoots over North's Rex Speer (4)during the Bloomington North versus Bloomington South boys IHSAA sectional basketball game at Bloomington High School South on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Irondequoit’s Goti Bandas gets the block on Penfield’s Jake McCarthy at the basket in the first quarter during their Section V Class AA1 boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Penfield’s Patrick Emling grabs an offensive rebound away from Irondequoit’s Joshua Morse and Myles Wynn in the second half during their Section V Class AA1 boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Penfield rolled to a 77-55 win and move on to the finals.

Lawrence Central Doron Harris (2) breaks free and finds the basket as Lawrence Central took on Lawrence North High School in the first round S10 Class 4A Boys Basketball Sectional, Mar 4, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; at Lawrence Central High School.

Lawrence North Azavier Robinson (23) up with a shot as Lawrence Central took on Lawrence North High School in the first round S10 Class 4A Boys Basketball Sectional, Mar 4, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; at Lawrence Central High School.

Lawrence North Kai McGrew (25) with a slam dunk as Lawrence Central took on Lawrence North High School in the first round S10 Class 4A Boys Basketball Sectional, Mar 4, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; at Lawrence Central High School.

Farmington's Daniel Beard goes up for a basket during the Division 1 boys basketball regional semifinal on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Detroit Renaissance High School.

Bearden's Justin Nordin (10) shoots a layup during the Region 2 AAAA boys basketball semifinals game between Oak Ridge and Bearden at Oak Ridge High School on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

South Bend Riley senior Ki'Shawn Wright (4) shoots an odd-angled layup around Mishawaka senior Jackson Snyder during an IHSAA Class 4A, Sectional 3 boys basketball quarterfinal game Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Michigan City High School.

South Bend Riley senior Marvin Schindler hoists up a shot during an IHSAA Class 4A, Sectional 3 boys basketball quarterfinal game against Mishawaka Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Michigan City High School.

Members of the Oyster River High School boys basketball celebrate following Tuesday's Division II first-round win over Merrimack Valley, 85-67 in Durham.

Mt. Vernon's Meyer Robb (1) pulls down a rebound as the Mt. Vernon Wildcats play the Heritage Hills Patriots in the 2025 IHSAA Class 3A boys basketball sectional 32 opener at Boonville High School Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Heritage Hills' Jake Prior (30) takes a shot as the Mt. Vernon Wildcats play the Heritage Hills Patriots in the 2025 IHSAA Class 3A boys basketball sectional 32 opener at Boonville High School Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Webster Thomas players celebrate after the final buzzer giving them the double overtime win over rival Webster Schroeder 74-73 during their Section V Class AA1 boys basketball semifinal matchup at Gates Chili High School Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Cane Ridge's Taverion Griffin (12) scores in front of Cane Ridge's Tyshaun Moore (4) during a high school region 6-4A semifinal basketball game Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

Ames' center Marach Dau(42) blocks the ball as Johnston guard Prestige Taylor (2) shoot as Johnston guard Prestige Taylor (2) goes for a layup during the first quarter in the 4A high school boys basketball sub-state final at Ames High School’s Harrison Barnes Gymnasium on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ames. Iowa.