Allen Tops Texas Preseason Boys Basketball Rankings
The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches released its 2026-27 preseason state rankings, with several North Texas programs earning spots among the top teams.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches released preseason state rankings for 2026-27 boys basketball, placing Allen first in Class 6A. Allen finished the 2025-26 season 24-7, won the District 6-6A championship, and reached the regional finals.
Why it matters
Preseason rankings set expectations for the upcoming season and highlight which programs enter with momentum from recent playoff runs. Several programs from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area appear in the rankings, reflecting the depth of boys basketball in the region.
Allen finished 2025-26 at 24-7 and has advanced at least three playoff rounds in each of the past three seasons. McKinney (18-11) is ranked 15th in Class 6A, while Prosper Walnut Grove (22-11) sits at No. 22.
The players
Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
The statewide organization of basketball coaches in Texas that issues preseason and in-season state rankings for high school programs.
Allen High School
A Class 6A public high school in Allen, Texas, whose boys basketball program is ranked first in the state.
The details
Allen, which won the District 6-6A title in 2025-26 and reached the regional finals, earned the top spot in Class 6A. Frisco Memorial and Frisco Lone Star also made the Class 5A rankings at No. 8 and No. 16, respectively.
Timeline
November 13, 2026: Non-district UIL boys basketball games begin, with Allen hosting No. 2 Duncanville.
November 14, 2026: McKinney plays Kimball.
Season Trajectory
The rankings arrive just before non-district UIL play begins on November 13, 2026, when teams start building the resumes that shape district seeding. Allen's top ranking follows a run of at least three playoff rounds in each of the past three seasons.
Allen's No. 1 ranking and Duncanville's No. 2 spot set up an early marquee matchup on November 13 that will influence how fans and fantasy managers view the Class 6A field. McKinney opens its non-district slate against Kimball on November 14.
The takeaway
Preseason rankings offer an early read on which programs enter the season with the strongest recent results. Following the early non-district games will show whether those ratings hold once conference play begins.
What happens next
Non-district UIL boys basketball games begin November 13, 2026, with Allen hosting No. 2 Duncanville that day.
Further reading
For more on the season ahead, see Texas Basketball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Star Local.
