2026 Rankings: Off The Radar Newcomers
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With 200 players, there is bound to be some new talent that was eventually going to be discovered. There were 36 new players and here are some of the standouts that are not top-10 for position but are very good…
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Continue ReadingWith 200 players, there is bound to be some new talent that was eventually going to be discovered.
There were 36 new players and here are some of the standouts that are not top-10 for position but are very good players in their own right.
Here are 8 newcomers from the last three months that are off the radar:
Ty Denham Ty Denham 6'3" | SF Mesa Mountain View | 2026 State AZ Mesa Mountain View
A long scoring guard is one of the better shooters in the class. He has an ultimate quick trigger and squares up like you should and has a consistent approach. He uses his length in the passing lanes and will rebound in his area. Look for him to make a big leap next year on varsity.
Vester Herring Vester Herring 6'3" | SF Chandler | 2026 State AZ Chandler (Pictured)
A defensive minded wing forward who can defend multiple positions. He covers a lot of ground on the perimeter but will also block shots and rebound at a good level. He will score on the break and on offensive rebound put backs.
Nitai Buchler Nitai Buchler 6'5" | PF The Gregory School | 2026 State AZ The Gregory School
An inside and out power forward can score it from all three levels. He can work in the paint with good post footwork, rip thrus in the lane and shoot it. He can shoot the three, hit from mid and he will rebound at a good clip.
Curtis Traylor Curtis Traylor 6'5" | PF Vista Grande | 2026 State AZ Desert Sunrise
The brand new school has some talented younger players and Traylor is at the top of the group. A power forward who runs the floor like a wing and will defend many positions. He rebounds well and blocks shots at a good rate.
Zachary Jiggens Zachary Jiggens 5'11" | PG ALA-Ironwood | 2026 State AZ ALA-Ironwood
One of the rare pure point guards of the class. He gets the ball out of his hands and makes smart reads up the court. He will drive and kick it to a shooter and works well off the pick and roll game. He can hit the three and drive the lane.
James Davis Jr James Davis Jr 6'2" | SF Independence | 2026 State AZ Independence
A physical two-way scoring guard loves getting downhill. He uses his strength and power to carve out space in the paint and seemingly bounce off of his defenders. He rebounds in and out of his area like a forward.
Kameron Pippen Kameron Pippen 5'8" | PG Palo Verde | 2026 State AZ Palo Verde
A strong and powerful pure point guard is built like a running back. He loves getting downhill using his physical gifts and burst of speed and tighter handle. He sees the court well with good court vision. He can also hit perimeter jumpers.
Jordan Porter Jordan Porter 5'8" | PG Mica Mountain | 2026 State AZ Mica Mountain
A quintessential pure point guard looks to make plays all game long. He has his head up and will throw the dime and find a teammate. He can use his speed and tighter handle to drive past his opponent and shoot the three.