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PICTURED: Josh Basden Josh Basden 6'2" | SG Kirkwood | 2026 State TN and Kirkwood team We introduce our updated Class of 2026 rankings!! Rankings are subjective and PrepHoops.com ranks purely upon potential and where the player will be at…
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Continue ReadingPICTURED: Josh Basden Josh Basden 6'2" | SG Kirkwood | 2026 State TN and Kirkwood team
We introduce our updated Class of 2026 rankings!! Rankings are subjective and PrepHoops.com ranks purely upon potential and where the player will be at their basketball peak. Production factors in only when helping prove the potential is greater or lesser. Why did we rank these guys? Why are they at this spot? Take a look at five Class of 2026 prospects and learn a little about their reputation. Peruse the complete 2026 rankings.
#81 Jayden Mitchell Jayden Mitchell 5'11" | CG Bartlett | 2026 State TN (Bartlett)
An undersized guard, Jayden Mitchell Jayden Mitchell 5'11" | CG Bartlett | 2026 State TN found some rotational minutes for one of the state’s best programs with his ability to consistently burt three-pointers. He could add more heft to his body.
#82 Eric Bryson Jr. Eric Bryson Jr. 5'10" | PG Whites Creek | 2026 State TN (Whites Creek)
Fast guard. Good ball-handler. It was a breakout year for Eric that not coincidentally coincided with the Cobras return to state. Hard-charging oor leader.
#83 Daniel Towles Daniel Towles 6'4" | SF Arlington | 2026 State TN (Arlington)
Good size for his college position. Athletic wing.
#84 Josh Basden Josh Basden 6'2" | SG Kirkwood | 2026 State TN (Kirkwood)
Younger brother of graduating star Prophet, Josh Basden Josh Basden 6'2" | SG Kirkwood | 2026 State TN leane on above average athleticism. Getting to the basket is a strength. While JB was not the best on his team slashing this year, he projects as a top guard next to ’27 Armani Smith Armani Smith 6'2" | SG Kirkwood | 2027 State TN next season. Improving his offensive consistency is a reasonable next step.
#85 Brayden Hazelbaker Brayden Hazelbaker 6'0" | PG Maryville | 2026 State TN (Maryville)
Shortly after we released the 2026 rankings Maryville won their deep district thanks in medium part to sophomore point guard Brayden Hazelbaker Brayden Hazelbaker 6'0" | PG Maryville | 2026 State TN . Quickly it became apparent that this ranking was and is too low. Hazelbaker belongs in the Top 50 and will be when we hit 2026 again later this spring. Plays effectively at high speeds and low speeds. Brave in the lane. Good natural strength. He will be able to finish after a foul consistently as an upperclassmen. Hazelbaker is not yet an elite outsider shooter, and yet he enjoyed moderate success from that range.