High School Preview: Kyler’s Watch List (2026 Cs)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season is creeping closer and closer and we at Prep Hoops Indiana will be giving you non-stop previews until the first week of action. With as many talented players in the state this season, it is important that we give you a list of names to keep an eye on for the season, which is what I will be doing with each position in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 classes. The point of my list is to give you a preview of some the players that are maybe overlooked a little, still on the college recruiting board, or guys in general that deserve to have eyes on them. With that said, here are centers to watch for in the 2026 class this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1981703"],"_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":"Akase is a 6'6″ center that came over to Tippecanoe Valley by way of Nigeria and has shown loads of upside ever since. He is still an extremely raw post prospect but you can tell there is the upside twith his size. His rebounding ability, as well as how he defends around the rim, is at a really high-level for his age. Still has some work to do in his overall game, but this could be a breakout season for him if he is able to turn it up a notch.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65492e46a50fa"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1731843"],"_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":"Belcher may have the most long-term potential out of any player in the Fort Wayne area. At 6'8, he is a shot blocker on the defensive end and can score well through contact on the offensive end. Had a real strong summer playing for [program_tooltip program_id='2076927' first='Indy' last='Heat'] Red and showed flashes of that upside. You can teach his size and if those skills continue to grow, look out.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65492e46a516c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560969"],"_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":"Way up in northern Indiana, we have a 6'9 center out of Gary West, [player_tooltip player_id='1560969' first='Tyler' last='Crews']. Crews is a massive post presence. Has a smooth touch and is continuing to get better and better at finishing at the rim. Runs the floor well for his long size. Could breakout this season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65492e46a51b3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2252547"],"_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":"Kamala may be one of the top transfers in the state this season. He is a super athletic and bouncy around the basket. That allows him to finish above the rim offensively and protect the rim at a high level defensively. He is 6'7″ with some raw explosiveness around the rim, a high motor when tracking down rebounds, and the ability to impact the game defensively. He could very well be the best big in the in-state 2026 class. Southport got a real player.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65492e46a51f4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->