Top 250 Expo: 2026 GameChangers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This content series is sponsored by GameChanger-The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management &amp; Technology Partner of Prep Hoops.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Texas Top 250 Expo was loaded with talent from sophomores to seniors. Prospects were given the opportunity to showcase their ability to shoot the three-ball, facilitate, defend, handle the rock, dunk, and hit the boards, and many of them were very impressive in doing so. While those things were great to witness, I looked beyond them to see if I could find some prospects that influenced and changed the game through their play in some of those areas as well as others. Here are a few of the 2026 prospects that emerged as some of the Expo's top GameChangers…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560934"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1560934' first='Gilbert' last='Aluga'] is a highly promising prospect with a bright future in the game. His progression and skill development have been impressive, evident from his early years. When he's on the court, it's clear that the game has slowed down for him, allowing him to maintain composure and play with a sense of control. 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His well-rounded game allowed him to play a valuable role as both a scorer and someone who could set up his teammates, showcasing a high basketball IQ. Kamden displayed versatility in his scoring, with the ability to drive to the basket, hit mid-range jumpers, and occasionally shoot from beyond the arc, making him a dynamic offensive presence.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6528009915afc"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2233783"],"_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":"Standing at 6'6u0022, [player_tooltip player_id='2233783' first='Marc' last='Anthony'] effectively utilized his length to disrupt jumpshots, alter layups, deflect passes, and impact the offensive decisions of opponents on the defensive side of the ball. 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He displayed a strong competitive spirit, putting in the effort to contest jumpshots even when the shooter was out of his immediate vicinity. Jones' reach and on-ball defending skills were noteworthy, making him a valuable asset on the defensive end of the court.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6528009915b96"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2231925"],"_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":"JonMichael Starr had a quick trigger from deep, and he particularly excelled from the right wing. 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