2026 Rankings: New Additions to the Top 100, Part 3

<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">The 2026 rankings in North Carolina expands from 60 prospects to 100 ranked prospects! Take a look at Part 3 of the latest additions to the 2026 rankings in North Carolina following the latest update.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! 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He utilizes his length well at 6-foot-6 to make an impact on both ends of the floor and has solid potential as a mover in the sophomore class.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2055526"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2055526' first='Aidan' last='Rousseau'] is a prospect that's had a solid spring/summer of development on the grassroots scene with Wake County Basketball Academy. He's a prospect that's shown he can operate in a variety of ways already in the halfcourt and has emerged as one of a few names to get to know this season at Cary Academy. He's certainly a young name to start tracking early.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2055545"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2055545' first='Andre' last='Gyabaah'] is another prospect to get to know given his size and frame at 6-foot-5. He made his mark with PH at the Triad First48 County Clash where he shined as an inside-out threat that was unselfish with the ball in his hands. He's a young name that's not afraid to mix things up and make things easy for others by finding them for easy scores. He's a young name to track at Lexington Senior High.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2055540"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2055540' first='Will' last='Stevens'] has been quite the name to keep track of this grassroots cycle with the [program_tooltip program_id='2078471' first='Carolina' last='Riptide'] Basketball program. He's yet another young name set to make waves with college programs once they get eyes on him given his ability to use his 6-foot-7 length to his advantage as a shot-blocker, rebounder and scorer. He plays with a ton of energy on both sides of the ball as a 4-5 man that's starting to find his stride from deep. He'll be a new name at Davidson Day School to track very soon.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2055664"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='2055664' first='Jim' last='Gatehouse'] is a prospect at South Mecklenburg that's shown signs he's ready to tuhe corner this grassroots season with Team Griggs. He's confident handling the ball on the break and doesn't hesitate to maneuver in traffic and get to the paint, where good things tend to happen. He'll certainly look to fill a void for a varsity squad that will field a much younger group than it did in 2022-23.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1782147"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1782147' first='Caden' last='Ryker'] is another new face in the Top 100 at The North Carolina Leadership Academy (NCLA) on the high school scene. He's a workhorse type of guard that does the little things necessary to run the point guard spot. He was a featured name in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078512' first='NC' last='Spartans'] grassroots program, another Independent in the state located in the 336 area. He posted 18.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 3.2 spg, 2.5 apg and 1.1 bpg as a do-it-all floor general that isn't afraid to compete on both ends of the floor.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64ab55d290b0a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>The&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/850/register/north-carolina-top-250-expo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Freshman Showcase</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/850/register/north-carolina-top-250-expo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Top250 Expo</a>&nbsp;are both right around the corner in the month of September! Use code: ANDERSONHOOPS2023 for a discount!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->