NCN Boys Basketball Rankings - Feb. 16

NORFOLK, Neb. - News Channel Nebraska has released its latest boys basketball rankings of the 2025-26 season. NCN ranking are compiled following votes by News Channel Nebraska's sports reporters.

February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026

By Brandon Aksamit

Regional

Merrick County Crash Results in Minor Injuries

Woman sues Nebraska Legislature, state over sexual harassment allegations involving former Sen. Dan McKeon

Kearney boys, Lincoln Southwest girls win Heartland Athletic Conference cross country titles

KHAS Radio Concludes Heros for Hunger Food Drive

UNK discontinuing summer commencement starting in 2027

Lexington man sentenced to 30-45 years in fatal shooting

NCN Boys Basketball Rankings - Feb. 16

Regional

Merrick County Crash Results in Minor Injuries

Woman sues Nebraska Legislature, state over sexual harassment allegations involving former Sen. Dan McKeon

Kearney boys, Lincoln Southwest girls win Heartland Athletic Conference cross country titles

KHAS Radio Concludes Heros for Hunger Food Drive

UNK discontinuing summer commencement starting in 2027

Lexington man sentenced to 30-45 years in fatal shooting

State

State record? Giant catch from new boat remains in the realm of lore

NU regents to consider increasing Project Health budget by $557M, extending president’s contract

Amanda Schultze to step down as Northeast volleyball coach after 14 seasons

Northeast Community College baseball could play at Field of Dreams for 2027 regional tournament

Planned power outage scheduled for Spencer on Oct. 16

Young referee hasn’t let impairment keep him from pursuing excellence

Sports

Amanda Schultze to step down as Northeast volleyball coach after 14 seasons

Young referee hasn’t let impairment keep him from pursuing excellence

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Mount Marty Recap, Dordt Preview

Can the Undefeated Huskers Handle Indiana?

Kearney boys, Lincoln Southwest girls win Heartland Athletic Conference cross country titles

Turnovers could be crucial in Huskers tilt with Hoosiers

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer