2026 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update is finally here with nearly 100 prospects making up the update. With every update, there's new prospects who enter the rankings and this update is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107942' first='Kenny' last='Thompson'], 6'9 PF Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson is the highest ranked newcomer in the update and has the potential to have a big winter. The lanky 6'9 forward runs the floor hard, setting himself up for easy layups and dunks in transition. Thompson has a nice touch around the basket and can hit jumpers in the mid-range. He is a solid rebounder and uses his length to influence shots around the basket. Thompson is a long forward prospect who should make plays at both ends of the floor this season for the Buccaneers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1963393' first='Tyrease' last='Hunter'], 6'1 CG Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunter joins a talented 2026 Lions' backcourt and should make an impact in his debut season. The 6'1 guard has a solid handle as he is able to get into the paint and finish around the basket. Hunter has a good release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He moves well without the ball in his hands and is an underrated passer. Hunter's ability to score in the paint and on the perimeter is something that will help his stock in a big way this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2148602' first='Eric' last='Hillsman'], 6'7 SF Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hillsman is another talented prospect joining the Lions' lineup and will put his game on display this winter. The lanky 6'7 wing attacks the rim strong as he elevates for dunks and is unafraid of drawing contact. Hillsman rises up over smaller defenders for jumpers and can knock down open jumpers on the perimeter. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated passer. Hillsman is a long, wing prospect who will be one to watch in North Jersey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1195818' first='Gabe' last='Moore'], 6'0 CG Life Center Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore is more comfortable playing off the ball, but has the potential to play on the ball as well. The 6'0 guard has a clean release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. Moore is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the basket. He rarely makes bad decisions with the ball in his hands and slides his feet on the defensive end. Moore's shooting ability is something that will help his stock throughout the 2023-24 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Gunther Neumann, 6'2 PG Delbarton</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neumann is an intriguing prospect to watch in the class as he can impact the game in a number of ways. The 6'2 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get past his defender off the bounce and finish around the basket. Neumann is more than just a slasher as he has a nice release on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He has the ability to play off the ball and is an underrated defender. Neumann is primed for a big 2023-24 season with his ability to score inside and out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Charlie Marcoulier, 5'10 CG CBA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107955' first='George' last='Boley'], 6'2 SG College Achieve</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107943' first='JP' last='Skoric'], 6'3 SG Don Bosco Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107956' first='Chris' last='Yevchek'], 6'0 CG Don Bosco Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2107957' first='Marcos' last='Estrada'], 6'4 SF Hackensack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->