Which 2026 Wings Could Breakout this Winter?
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The 2026 class has only played one varsity season, but it is loaded with potential. The wing group is set to make their mark and explode onto the scene. Here are the 2026 wings who could breakout this winter. AJ…
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Continue ReadingThe 2026 class has only played one varsity season, but it is loaded with potential. The wing group is set to make their mark and explode onto the scene. Here are the 2026 wings who could breakout this winter.
AJ Williams AJ Williams 6'7" | SF Bergen Catholic | 2026 State NJ , 6’7 Bergen Catholic
Williams is poised for a breakout season as he should get more touches on the offensive end. The lanky 6’7 wing has a good handle, which he uses to get to the rim and finish around the basket. Williams uses his size to elevate over smaller defenders and rises up with confidence on his jumper. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Williams is a talented wing prospect who will be one to watch on the perimeter this season.
Kole Grandison Kole Grandison 6'5" | SF Immaculate Conception | 2026 State NJ , 6’5 Immaculate Conception
Grandison had a solid debut season and should take a step up in 2023-24. The 6’5 wing has a good shooting stroke and sets his feet before he shoots. Grandison is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He is a good on-ball defender as he uses his length to generate deflections. Grandison’s ability to make plays at both ends of the floor is something that will help his stock in a big way.
Ethan Mgbako Ethan Mgbako 6'5" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2026 State NJ , 6’5 Roselle Catholic
Mgbako made noise over the summer and should carry it over into the winter. The 6’5 wing uses his body to get position down low and can finish through contact. Mgbako has a good faceup game as he can put the ball on the floor and knock down open jumpers from distance. He slides his feet well on the defensive end and is a strong rebounder. Mgbako’s stock is rising and it should only go higher with his play during the 2023-24 season.
Albion Ahmetaj Albion Ahmetaj 6'4" | SF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2026 State NJ , 6’5 Spotswood
Ahmetaj made an impact during his debut varsity season and it should carry over into his second season. The 6’5 wing can put the ball on the floor and finishes nicely around the basket. Ahmetaj moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself up for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is a good rebounder and is an underrated defender. Ahmetaj is a lanky forward prospect who should make plays for Spotswood throughout the season.
Jebron Harris Jebron Harris 6'4" | SF College Achieve Charter | 2026 State NJ , 6’4 College Achieve
Harris has the potential to play either the 2 or the 3, making him one of the more intriguing prospects in the class. The 6’4 wing has a smooth shooting stroke and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Harris does more than just as he has a solid handle and can finish around the rim. He moves well without the ball in his hands and rarely takes bad shots in the halfcourt. Harris’ ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his game in a big way throughout the season.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Julius Avent Julius Avent 6'6" | SF Bergen Catholic | 2026 State NJ , 6’6 Bergen Catholic
Connor Andree Connor Andree 6'5" | PF CBA | 2026 State NJ , 6’4 CBA
Chase Moore Chase Moore 6'4" | SF Middle Township | 2026 State NJ , 6’4 Middle Township
Ali Kelleh Ali Kelleh 6'2" | SF Newark Collegiate | 2026 State NJ , 6’2 Newark Collegiate
Donald Nwaigwe Donald Nwaigwe 6'4" | SF Piscataway | 2026 State NJ , 6’4 Piscataway