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NE 2026 Watchlist

NE 2026 Watchlist
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan November 7, 2023 @ 04:09 PM
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Noah Walker
Noah Walker 6'6" | SF | 2026
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Sage Baptiste
Sage Baptiste 6'6" | SF | 2026
New E
Nelson Mboudjika
Nelson Mboudjika 6'9" | PF | 2026
New E
Ty Tabales
Ty Tabales 6'2" | CG | 2026
New E
Francisco Santana
Francisco Santana 6'6" | SF | 2026
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Here are some sophomores in New England who are set to be go to players for their teams. These prospects all have mature game for their age, and have high level potential and upside.

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Ty Tabales Ty Tabales Ty Tabales 6'2" | CG New Hampton | 2026 New E

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Ty Tabales Ty Tabales Ty Tabales 6'2" | CG New Hampton | 2026 New E

School: New Hampton School
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Nelson Mboudjika Nelson Mboudjika Nelson Mboudjika 6'9" | PF CATS Academy | 2026 State New E

HEIGHT 6'9"
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Nelson Mboudjika Nelson Mboudjika Nelson Mboudjika 6'9" | PF CATS Academy | 2026 State New E

School: CATS Academy
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Noah Walker Noah Walker 6'6" | SF Brooks School | 2026 State New E

HEIGHT 6'6"
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Noah Walker Noah Walker 6'6" | SF Brooks School | 2026 State New E

School: Darrow
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Francisco Santana Francisco Santana 6'6" | SF Millbrook School | 2026 State NY

HEIGHT 6'6"
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Francisco Santana Francisco Santana 6'6" | SF Millbrook School | 2026 State NY

School: Lawrence High
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Sage Baptiste Sage Baptiste Sage Baptiste 6'6" | SF Tabor Academy | 2026 State New E

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Sage Baptiste Sage Baptiste Sage Baptiste 6'6" | SF Tabor Academy | 2026 State New E

School: Tabor Academy
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