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PICTURED: Nickalai Anderson Nickalai Anderson 6'6" | SG South Haven | 2026 State TN . 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…
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Continue ReadingPICTURED: Nickalai Anderson Nickalai Anderson 6'6" | SG South Haven | 2026 State TN .
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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#36 Eli Williams Eli Williams 6'2" | SG Heritage | 2026 State TN (Heritage)
Ever a prolific scorer, Eli Williams Eli Williams 6'2" | SG Heritage | 2026 State TN dominated the scoreboard throughout his fall league. Eli stands 6-foot-3 and can do a little of everything offensively. A true scorer.
#37 Jaylin McDonald (Blackman)
Natural rebounder. As of spring 2023 he was kind of Tweener, though there is time for him to become more comfortable away from the lane.
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#38 Nickalai Anderson Nickalai Anderson 6'6" | SG South Haven | 2026 State TN (South Haven Christian)
Ideal length at the wing spot. @PrepHoopsTN Combine All-Star. Nickalai is the kind of player “you can dream on” to use a dated phrase, meaning his potential is high. It is easy to imagine a scenario with Nickalai scoring 15 ppg as a high school senior for a winning team. He is the kind of player with the kind of height and athleticism that, when developed ardently, matures into a volume scorer.
PrepHoopsTN Combine 6/23Nickalai is an easy jumper. He raises up like a high jumper. Nice off of one foot. 4-on-4 Semifinalist. Anderson was a revelation at the annual event. Typically, young tall players are stiff and awkward. As they are taller than their peers, they often are still “arriving” at their full adult coordination later than guards. Nickalai is wildly nimble and light on his feet whilst standing 6-foot-5. The potential for development is tantalizing thanks to this anomaly. Anderson looks like he practices his shooting a nice amount, but he can become even more potent off-the-dribble. Anderson projects favorably as a future college wing and the more ways he can score from that position the more valuable he will ultimately be.
#39 Camden Cole Camden Cole 6'2" | SG Eagleville | 2026 State TN (Eagleville)
Thrived as part of Tennessee Brigade 15u during the 2023 summer. Incredible rebounder at the 15u level. Projects as a guard.
Jeremy Hobbs (PrepHoops)Cole was the dual-threat quarterback on a very balanced roster. Operating primarily from the top of the key, Cole can give you anything you need offensively. He is a smooth shooter off the bounce or a quick catch-and-shoot. He was one of the most gifted scorers we saw at any level.
#40 Abe Reinbold Abe Reinbold 6'4" | SG Cleveland | 2026 State TN (Cleveland)
The tall shooter hit a growth spurt in 2023. Amiable, skilled. Abe is decent with the handle. Needs to focus on improving his perimeter defense. Long-term he will fine himself matched up with burners, and with his higher center of gravity checking them will be tough without the requisite training.