2026: Grassroots Trending Players (Part 1)
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Keith ranks ninth already in the 2026 class following a productive season at Grimsley High which saw him score and distribute the ball at a high level. Now, he’ll look to transition things into the Team Curry fold on the UAA scene, given his abilities to operate at either guard role. He’s an intriguing prospect college programs should get eyes on given his knack for making things happen when the ball comes his way.
6’2 G Nick Keith 🟡⚫️🟡@showtimenickkk pic.twitter.com/1DdYl6soKy
— Nick Jones (@CoachJonesACS) April 10, 2024
Pierce is coming off a high school season which saw him win a state championship with North Mecklenburg this past season. He’s a high-level combo guard with offers and interests from DI programs already given his ability to affect the game on both ends of the floor. He’ll turn a steal into instant offense right away given his prowess for defending the ball. He’s one to watch in the Team CP3 backcourt as they look to repeat as Peach Jam Champions.
☄️2026 Ashton Pierce (@AshtonPierce_24)☄️
🔵Ranked Top 100 in 2026 class at #️⃣9️⃣0️⃣
🔵Peach Jam & 4A NC State Champion 💍
🔵Gets to spots, stretches the floor, consistent off the catch & bounce, crafty finisher
🔵Multiple HM DI offers & interest10 conf. games⬇️#VIKING4LIFE pic.twitter.com/yqcetQAnat
— North Meck Hoops (@northmeckbball) April 3, 2024
Mgbejiofor is an underrated forward prospect college programs will want to get eyes on in the 2026 class. He’s a mobile, versatile presence at 6-foot-10 who’s shown he can operate in the painted area and perimeter on both ends of the hardwood. He’s shown he can attack the rim and run the floor on offense and protect the paint on the defensive end of the floor. He’ll run with Team Loaded VA this spring/summer on the 3SSB stage.
Dyer is an emerging 5-foot-10 floor general who looks ready to turn a corner out of Hickory Ridge. He produced 6.5 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1.7 APG and 1.5 SPG in the Ragin Bulls’ backcourt this past season and will look to continue his development in the Team Ish rotation on the PRO16/NXT scene this spring/summer. He’s a strong-framed point guard who’s slowly learning how to run a team and win games.
5’10 Tyzhir Dyer (@TeamIsh2026).
Hickory Ridge HS | Harrisburg, NC.EFFICIENT SCORER:
23 points,
(7) 3 pointers,
8-11 FG. @Phenom_Hoops @NxtProHoops @HRHSMBB @Coach_Rick57 @RossVDG14 @CoachPCong @Gm4Sports pic.twitter.com/TAKYXWxqyR— Tyzhir NaSean Dyer (@Tyzhir2026) April 18, 2024
Highlights
Arizona State and Virginia Tech are the latest to offer Connor, who continues to climb the national radar. He’s another name to keep eyes on with Team Loaded VA given his freak athleticism and ability to defend at a high level given his length and strength. Look for his stock to grow tremendously in the 2026 class.
https://twitter.com/TeamLoadedBBall/status/1780377449542361559
Rousseau is one of a few names in the 2026 clas to keep eyes on with WCBA this spring/summer. He was a starting contributor in the Cary Academy rotation this past season, averaging 14.0 PPG, 5.1 RPG and 1.5 APG as a sophomore. He’s a 6-foot-6 presence who plays with a ton of energy on the hardwood around the rim and as a playmaking forward.