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Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts

Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts
Frank Mantesta
Frank Mantesta March 31, 2023 @ 03:33 PM
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Kamari Whyte
Kamari Whyte 6'3" | SG | 2027
New E
Zion Hamilton
Zion Hamilton 6'2" | SF | 2026
NY
Jai Feaster
Jai Feaster 5'11" | CG | 2026
NY
Alex Davis
Alex Davis 6'0" | CG | 2026
NY
Amir Cummings
Amir Cummings 6'5" | SG | 2026
NY
Alex Franklin
Alex Franklin 6'2" | SF | 2026
NY
Dior Anderson
Dior Anderson 6'2" | CG | 2026
NY
Najay Bess
Najay Bess 6'3" | CG | 2026
NY
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Here are 8 new players to our class of 2026 rankings. All these players were on varsity rosters and played major roles for their clubs. This might be a small sample size of players but these guys have proven this past season that they can play at this higher level with a high skill set. They are not just names they belong to be in the top of the class.

Kamari Whyte

Kamari Whyte

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SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Kamari
Whyte SG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Vermont Academy
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Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts
#11 The highest ranked newcomer at#11. Kamari has huge upside. Still improving game. It should come quickly. Possesses...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Kamari Whyte

State: New England
School: Vermont Academy
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Najay Bess

Najay Bess

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Najay
Bess CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
St. Raymond's
|
NY
Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts
15 Najay is an extremely quick guard with a good strong handle. Very quick release on his jumper,...
Written by Frank Mantesta
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Najay Bess

State: New York
School: St. Raymond's
Club: Riverside Hawks NYC
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Alex Franklin

Alex Franklin

NY
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Alex
Franklin SF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Southampton
|
NY
Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts
19 A fearless tough playmaker. Can finish through contact. Extremely quick in the open floor. Changes speed and...
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Alex Franklin

State: New York
School: Southampton
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Alex Davis

Alex Davis

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Alex
Davis CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Bridgehamtonsc
|
NY
Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts
20 Can score from all three levels. Averaged 16 ppg this past season including 26 in the state...
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Alex Davis

State: New York
School: Bridgehamtonsc
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Amir Cummings

Amir Cummings

NY
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Amir
Cummings SG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Eagle Academy For Young Men
|
NY
Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts
23 Amir was a bright spot as Lasalle looks to build with a young nucleus. Amir got his...
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Amir Cummings

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State: New York
School: Eagle Academy For Young Men
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Jai Feaster

Jai Feaster

NY
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Jai
Feaster CG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Bridgehamtonsc
|
NY
Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts
27 Jai was a little hesitant early in the year but as he gained experience his confidence in...
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Jai Feaster

State: New York
School: Bridgehamtonsc
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Zion Hamilton

Zion Hamilton

NY
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Zion
Hamilton SF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Uniondale
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NY
Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts
28 Zion is another player as the season went in got a lot better through just gaining varsity...
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Zion Hamilton

State: New York
School: Uniondale
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Dior Anderson

Dior Anderson

NY
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Dior
Anderson CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
The Patrick School
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NY
Making Their 2026 Class Rankings Debuts
16 Has a really good basketball frame. Outstanding in transition. Runs the floor with a purpose. Finishes in...
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Dior Anderson

State: New York
School: The Patrick School
Club: Wiz Kids
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