2026 Rankings Update: The Top Ten
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The 2026 class is a good one but it has started to be hit by attrition as former #2 Gabe Weis has already left for Montverde and it’s expected that another top player will be gone out of state this…
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Continue ReadingThe 2026 class is a good one but it has started to be hit by attrition as former #2 Gabe Weis has already left for Montverde and it’s expected that another top player will be gone out of state this summer. There are still plenty of talented prospects in the class and it’s exceptionally deep in the middle with a lot of players who will play D2/NAIA in college. Here’s a look at the top ten players in this rankings update.
Kinney’s injury in the regional tournament could have made the difference between Newport finishing in the Elite 8 and winning a state title. That’s how impactful Taylen can be. Still out right now, Tay will want to be back by the May live period to get some college momentum back. He holds a ton of offers already.
Jayden is another highly recruited prospect who has offers from all over America. A big shooter, Johnson’s next step will be if he can show coaches he’s more than just the catch and shoot guy he was relegated to at Trinity this season. A big AAU season can have the bluebloods all chasing after Jayden.
DeMarcus was hit with mono right in the middle of the high school season and never quite recovered. Now back to 100%, Surratt needs to regain all the weight he lost with the illness and continue packing on to his frame. Always capable of dunking on anyone, DeMarcus’ jumper will be the ultimate factor in what level his recruitment ends at. He has all the tools!
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Reece has to prove he can stay healthy. If he does that, the sky is the limit for this stretch 4. Davidson missed 11 games of his high school season and is only about 2 years removed from a serious knee injury that set him back for a while. If the 6’7 forward stays on the court, his stock is through the roof with his size and skills.
An athletic wing prospect, Jackson is capable of attacking the rim and finishing through contact or knocking down threes from range. Jeremiah holds a couple of D1 offers and could see more coming his way this summer if he plays at his best during the live periods.
Spurlock is one of the best shooters in the class and has range that extends to the parking lot. Jacob is certainly a three point specialist but he is working to add more to his game as he gets better at attacking off the bounce and finishing in the paint.
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Right next to Spurlock in the conversation about best shooters in the class, Cole actually shot a few percentage points higher than his AAU teammate from three. Edelen seems more comfortable creating for others and projects as a point guard at the D1 level in college.
Craig has grown to legitimate 6’7 and shot 55/48/74 in high school this season. He’s got D1 stretch 4 or wing written all over him. Walker needs to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. He tends to pass up open shots in AAU but the ball never comes back to him for a better shot. If he can learn to ramp up his aggressiveness this AAU season, schools could start offering soon!
Malachi’s season ended with a bad injury in the district championship but as long as he gets back to his old self, Ashford should be right back to being one of the best point guards in the state. A little undersized, Ashford has a really good first step and great vision and feel. Already holding a couple of D1 offers, there could be more coming once Malachi is back to 100%.
Anthony moves up 9 spots into the top ten with this update. Part of that could be due to recency bias but I just watched him get into the paint and finish against EYBL guards over and over again on Sunday. Blaackar still needs to get more comfortable shooting threes and refine his shooting mechanics at the free throw line but he has an elite first step when it comes to getting in the paint. Don’t be surprised if he gets some D1 looks this summer.