Reason for the Ranking (Top 25)
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Osby Cavin
Osby
Cavin
6'3" | SG
John Paul II | 2026
State
TN
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We introduce our updated Class of 2026 rankings!! Rankings are subjective and PrepHoops.com ranks purely upon potential and where the player will be at their basketball peak. Production factors in only when helping prove the potential is greater or lesser. Why did we rank these guys? Why are they at this spot? Take a look at five Class of 2026 prospects and learn a little about their reputation.
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Highlights
#21
Reid Conley
Reid
Conley
6'2" | PG
Chattanooga Prep | 2026
State
TN
(Chattanooga Christian)
A gym rat
Reid Conley
Reid
Conley
6'2" | PG
Chattanooga Prep | 2026
State
TN
is one of those dudes that camp all over the place. Years ago Reid camped at the PrepHoopsTN Combine. Here is his eval from that day.
Reid and his family knew he would be the youngest and smallest participant at this event. Still, he embraced the challenge and demonstrated an elevated basketball maturity for his age. There was little chance he was going to absorb contact and finish in the paint against 17 year old men, but Conley did what he could do well. At this point Conley is skilled and aware offensively. He can dribble and score when given time. - 2021 June eval
Highlights
#22
Osby Cavin
Osby
Cavin
6'3" | SG
John Paul II | 2026
State
TN
(Pope Prep). Highly skilled for a freshman. Earned a Cumberland offer on-site during Phoenix Elite Camp.
Highlights
#23 Shavar Young Jr. Shavar Young Jr. 6'0" | PG Knox Webb (football) | 2026 TN (Brentwood Academy)
A remarkably able athlete, Shavar Young Jr. Shavar Young Jr. 6'0" | PG Knox Webb (football) | 2026 TN will eventually play football in college. His talent for basketball is just too strong to deny a lofty ranking spot. Young could probably play college basketball at a high level, that were his chosen path. It won't be.
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#24
Ronald Towns III
Ronald
Towns III
6'0" | PG
Southwind | 2026
State
TN
(Southwind)
Known as "Lil Ron", Ronald Thomas III can play. The guard mastered the floater already. Because he likes and thrives in the paint, Towns III needed something to get the ball up on the rim over the swatting arms. He incorporated a very subtle fading floater. It creates some separation.
As a freshman, Towns II earned District All-Tournament and All-Region. He even made seven three's against the Houston Mustangs for 28 points.
Highlights
#25
Eli Brown
Eli
Brown
6'3" | PG/SG
Brentwood Academy | 2026
State
TN
(Webb Bell Buckle)
In August alone,
Eli Brown
Eli
Brown
6'3" | PG/SG
Brentwood Academy | 2026
State
TN
camped at Lee University, Freed-Hardeman, and Trevecca. Quick on his feet. Great size for a guard. Projects as a point guard with shooting skill.
2026 Rankings
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