Player Rankings Update: 2026 Knockdown Shooters
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Jerrin Samuel GA #13 CG #2 HEIGHT 6'4" POS CG CLASS 2026 View Profile Jerrin Samuel State: Georgia School: Winder-Barrow Region 8-5A All-Region performer, Jerrin Samuel Jerrin Samuel 6’4″ | CG Winder-Barrow | 2026 State GA is going to be…
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Continue ReadingRegion 8-5A All-Region performer, Jerrin Samuel Jerrin Samuel 6’4″ | CG Winder-Barrow | 2026 State GA is going to be a very popular name for years to come. The Winder Barrow shooting guard has a knack for scoring and a deadly stroke from behind the line, shooting 41% from three this year. He’s already got good size and could likely keep growing. With a solid spring, Samuel’s recruitment could take off sooner than later.
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Aiden Aponte Aiden Aponte 6’3″ | SG Morrow | 2026 State GA has already become a well-known name in this 2026 class and played a major role for Galloway this year in a highly competitive region. Aponte is a great shooter, able to knock down catch and shoot looks or pull up off the dribble. His wingspan is noticeably impressive and I think he’s got a ton of upside as an effective 3 and D guy.
Wheeler currently has a group of 2026s that have a chance to be really special. Nathan Earl Nathan Earl 6’0″ | PG Wheeler | 2026 State FL was able to find some minutes as a freshman and impressed many with his offensive skillset. Despite being a freshman, Earl played with confidence that can be seen in his willingness to pull from three and his good decision-making with the ball. As Wheeler departs some key pieces, Earl could see a major role increase next year.
Zade Elshihabi sprung onto the scene in the fall with some strong camp outings and he’s back at it again this spring. At OTR’s The Opening last weekend, Elshihabi was a consensus top performer and caught fire in one game for 7 three-pointers. He’s a skilled combo guard that can spot up or create with his dribble. Elshihabi’s one the premier pieces for Tier 2 Elite and should have the opportunity to raise his stock this spring.
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Because he plays up in Pickens County, few know about McCord Purdy McCord Purdy 6’2″ | CG Pickens | 2026 State GA but they will eventually. Purdy is a versatile guard that can play any position along the perimeter effectively. He’s got a textbook jumper that he shoots with confidence and can get hot quickly. Purdy will play a prominent role for Wood Elite’s 2026 squad which features a few hidden gems.