Perennial girls power Minot and defending boys state champion Century head the North Dakota Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association 2025-26 preseason AA basketball polls, released Monday.

Minot was 24-3 in 2024-25 and finished third in the state tournament.  The Majettes return many experienced players, including two-time Gatorade Player of the Year and all-time leading AA scorer Leelee Bell.

Century won its fourth state championship last season and its last 15 games to finish 27-1.  Seniors Garrett Nissley and Camden Kraemer lead the Patriots.

Records from 2024-25

First-place votes in parentheses

2025-26 NDAPSSA Preseason AA Basketball Polls

GIRLS	Record	Pts
1 Minot (13)	25-3	77
2 Horace (3)	26-1	58
3 Century	19-10	48
4 Davies	20-7	35
5 Shanley	12-14	13

Receiving votes: Legacy

BOYS	Record	Pts
1 Century (16)	27-1	80
2 Horace	18-6	57
3 Bismarck	20-7	44
4 Davies	20-7	25
5 West Fargo	13-14	22

Receiving votes: Dickinson, Mandan