2026 Rankings Update: Top Centers
In this article:
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…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
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 best Centers in this rankings update.
Rank
|
Player
|
Height
|
High School
|
Commitment
|
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
6’10”
|
Danville Christian
|
|||
2 |
6’6″
|
McCracken County
|
|||
3 |
6’7″
|
Taylor County
|
|||
4 |
6’5″
|
Wayne County
|
|||
5 |
6’6″
|
Madison Central
|
|||
6 |
6’5″
|
Bowling Green
|
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading- As mentioned in our New Names article, Geu Ateny Geu Ateny 6'10" | C Danville Christian | 2026 State KY is a force to be reckoned with as he got eligible in February and is only going to get better in the next two years.
- Jackson Klope Jackson Klope 6'6" | C McCracken County | 2026 State KY is a physical bruiser in the post and looks like he’s still growing. He’s undersized at the 5 right now but if he gets a couple more inches in a growth spurt, he’s going to have D1 schools calling frequently.
- Bryten Close Bryten Close 6'7" | C Taylor County | 2026 State KY is the most polished around the rim in the list. He’s developed some nice moves around the bucket and has lost a ton of weight to improve his movement and become a better defender. He has a big summer of AAU ahead.
- Seth Farmer Seth Farmer 6'5" | C Wayne County | 2026 State KY has some solid skill and is an active rebounder. He plays hard and has a good frame that will add bulk in the next two years. If he’s done growing, look for Seth to add some perimeter skill and transition to more of a 4 man.
- Madison Central has a lot of young talent but Matthew Pasley Matthew Pasley 6'6" | C Madison Central | 2026 State KY is an X factor for them as he’s the tallest of the bunch and plays with a pretty good motor. As long as he doesn’t fall in love with the three point line, Pasley could become a 4 man who is comfortable putting the ball on the floor and attacking the rim.