10 Best: 2026 Impact Transfers (Numbers 6-10)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which Sophomore hoopers that transferred since last season are primed to make the biggest impact?&nbsp; We break down the bottom half of the top 10 here!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1702596"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Blakey is a little bit of a unique case in the fact that he was at LaRue, transferred to Taylor County and is now back at LaRue. Assuming he gets eligible, Landon can be a real difference maker for LaRue as he'll give them an inside presence along with rebounding and shot blocking. 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McRoberts will likely be a starter and primary ball handler for the Mustangs this season. With his burst and athleticism, the 6'2 point guard can be a top 10 or better player this season in the 8th region.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651986d70e6fe"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1705952"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Jayden is a player whose impact on the 2023-24 season remains to be seen. The youngest of the three Washington boys, there is some pressure on Jayden to stack up with D1 older brothers George (Michigan freshman) and BB (Florida Gulf Coast commit). 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He needs to continue elevating his skill level but he's a big body and can provide some physical presence off the bench for the Bruins.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651986d70e78a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1359135"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Harney had been the starting point guard for Beechwood the last two seasons before transferring to Covington Catholic this summer. 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