2026 Rankings Update: New Additions to the Top 100, Part 2

<!-- 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 II of the New Additions in the 2026 class.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! 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