Rankings Preview: C/O 2026 Initial Evals
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The start of the high school season signals the start of the careers of several young players. I was fortunate to catch several of these incoming freshmen during the grassroots season. Here’s a look at initial h.s evals of their…
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Continue ReadingThe start of the high school season signals the start of the careers of several young players. I was fortunate to catch several of these incoming freshmen during the grassroots season. Here’s a look at initial h.s evals of their games.
Jonny Collins Jonny Collins 6'2" | SG Coronado | 2026 State NV 6’1 SG Coronado
Strengths: Athleticism, Transition scoring
Improved: 3-point shooting
Areas of Improvement: Off-hand dribble
Local Comp: Frankie Collins
Scouts Eval: Athletic guard that can score from a variety of levels. He’s improved his shooting over the last 6 months and now is a threat in catch-and-shoot situations behind the arc. He’s a monster in transition, and can impact games with his ability to create steals and deflections.
Jaxon Richardson Jaxon Richardson 6'7" | SG Christopher Columbus | 2026 FL 6’4 SF Bishop Gorman (featured image)
Strengths: Defensive versatility, athleticism
Improved: Playmaking
Areas of Improvement: 1 v 1 ball skills
Local Comp: Shabazz Muhamad
Scouts Eval: Long rangy wing with elite athleticism and defensive skills. Is equally effective as a perimeter or interior defender. Will be able to play 2-5 at the H.S level. Is most effective in transition, and can already play above the rim.
Tyus Thomas Tyus Thomas 5'11" | PG Liberty | 2026 State NV 5’9 PG Liberty
Strengths: IQ, Scoring versatility
Improved: Low post scoring
Areas of Improvement: Playmaking
Local Comp: DJ Thomas DJ Thomas 6'2" | PG Liberty | 2024 #19 Nation NV
Scouts Eval: Scoring PG that understands how to score. Thomas has his favorite spots and knows how to get to them. He can score with his jumper, with his back to the basket, and on dribble drives into the paint. Thomas has some advanced finishing ability, using floaters, runners, and scoops to finish around the rim.
Josiah Stroughter Josiah Stroughter 6'0" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV 6’1 PG Democracy Prep
Strengths: Slashing, Finishing
Improved: Wiggle
Areas of Improvement: Outside shooting
Local Comp: Tavionte Jackson
Scouts Eval: Strougter has gradually improved over the course of 6 months. He is the most physical player in his class, and he gives nearly as much contact as he takes. He has added some shiftiness to his drives, to go along with his downhill straight line ability.
Jett Washington Jett Washington 6'4" | SG Bishop Gorman | 2026 State NV 6’2 SG Bishop Gorman
Strengths: Slashing, athleticism
Improved: Rebounding
Areas of Improvement: Ballhandling
Local Comp: Mwani Wilkinson
Scouts Eval: Washington enters high school as one of the most talented football prospects in the state. On the hardwood, his skills include athleticism and the ability to get to the rim off the bounce.
Amare Oba Amare Oba 6'6" | SF Moravian Prep | 2026 State NC 6’4 SF Liberty
Strengths: mid-range shooting, length
Improved: shooting consistency
Areas of Improvement: R&J Athleticism
Local Comp: Donavan Yap
Scouts Eval: Has good length to go along with a solid offensive skill set. Oba has improved his jump shooting ability, extending his range to about 18 feet out.