2026 Wings to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class may have only finished one season of varsity basketball, but the excitement is palpable with the group. The wing class has the potential to make a big impact this summer as they will be ones to watch over the next couple of months. Here are the 2026 wings to watch this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595668' first='AJ' last='Williams'], 6'7 Bergen Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is one of the most intriguing prospects in the class with his combination of length and athleticism. The lanky 6'7 wing has a solid handle as he can put the ball on the floor and finish at the rim. Williams rises up nicely on his jumper and uses his size to see over his defender. He is an underrated rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Williams is a talented wing prospect whose game should grow tremendously over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595671' first='Jebron' last='Harris'], 6'4 College Achieve</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is playing up in the 17U division for the [program_tooltip program_id='2078574' first='NJ' last='Bulldogs'], which should help his game nicely. The 6'4 forward attacks the basket strong as he finishes nicely around the basket and does not mind drawing contact. Harris moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is capable of pushing the ball up the floor in transition and is a solid rebounder. Harris is a physical wing prospect who should make plays this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1788751' first='Kole' last='Grandison'], 6'5 Immaculate Conception</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grandison is a prospect to track in the 2026 class with his ability to make plays at both ends of the floor. The 6'5 wing knows how to get to this spot on the floor and rises up with confidence on his jumper. Grandison is a good finisher around the basket and is able to draw contact in the paint. He is an underrated rebounder and is a tough on-ball defender. Grandison is a two-way wing prospect whose ability to defend will help his game in a big way in the summer months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595675' first='Julius' last='Avent'], 6'6 Bergen Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avent has had a strong spring and is looking to carry it over into the summer. The 6'6 wing is at his best attacking the basket as he is a strong finisher and has a nice touch in the paint. Avent rarely forces shots in the half court and sets his feet before he shoots. He skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor and has the athleticism to defend multiple positions on the floor. Avent's ability to finish around the basket along with his defense will help his stock rise in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ethan Mbako, 6'5 Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mgbako is set to take a leap this summer as he gets to put his game on display. The 6'5 forward has a good face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. Mgbako is more than just a slasher as he has a nice release on his jumper and can knock down open shots from distance. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated passer. Mgbako's ability to score inside and out is something that will help his stock over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595765' first='Jayvon' last='Rampersant'], 6'7 Hudson Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595685' first='Jehki' last='Burnum'], 6'4 Linden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1859563' first='Tyshawn' last='Boyd'], 6'4 Newark Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1943567' first='Connor' last='Andree'], 6'4 CBA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1788758' first='Chase' last='Moore'], 6'3 Middle Township</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->