Junior Jumps: 2026 Posts Primed to Make Leap
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The biggest jump for a prospect in their careers is most of the time between their sophomore and junior years. That spring and summer is crucial for their development and in turn recruitment. We look at the prospects at each…
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Continue ReadingThe biggest jump for a prospect in their careers is most of the time between their sophomore and junior years. That spring and summer is crucial for their development and in turn recruitment. We look at the prospects at each position we are looking at to make that leap in Junior Jumps: 2026 Posts!
Jaali Love
Jaali
Love
6'7" | PF
Manley | 2026
State
IL
(Manley)
Love is a long and angular face up four with tremendous upside! He put up crazy numbers as a sophomore for Manley. Kid can rebound, score inside and out, along with be a force on the defensive end. Looking forward to seeing if he can continue to get stronger and refine that perimeter skill.
Adam Anwar Adam Anwar 6'7" | PF McHenry | 2026 State IL (McHenry)
This McHenry post is a very skilled 6’7” big man that can post, use skill around the hoop, and space the floor. Can see him taking it to another level over the next few months.
Jayden Madden Jayden Madden 6'9" | C Romeoville | 2026 State IL (Romeoville)
Madden has one of the highest ceilings among any prospect in the 2026 class among posts. He has legit size, length, and athleticism. He has flashed in limited viewings of him, but he didn’t play a lot on varsity last year. Madden could breakout in a major way if he puts it all together.
Bryce Wegrzyn Bryce Wegrzyn 6'7" | C Libertyvillle | 2026 State IL (Libertyville)
Skilled prospect at 6’7” that can score around the basket with hook shots and rim run. Like the upside here quite a bit as a developing big man.
Prince McCord Prince McCord 6'7" | PF Kenwood | 2026 State IL (Kenwood)
McCord was outstanding when we saw him in the state tournament for Kenwood. He is athletic, mobile, rebounds, and scores with efficiency. Can’t wait to see what more is in his bag!
Nico Wright Nico Wright 6'5" | PF Lane Tech | 2026 State IL (Lane Tech)
Bouncy four man that didn’t even play on the varsity level this past season. He has through the roof upside with the way he runs, jumps, and impacts the game on both ends of the floor. Needs some refinement, but D1 potential is in there.
Ty Laur Ty Laur 6'6" | C Pinckneyville | 2026 State IL (Pinckneyville)
Laur is one of the more intriguing big men in southern Illinois. He has a frame that he will continue to grow vertically and add strength. The skill level flashes are very impressive for a young big with his touch, footwork, and passing.
Chris Bolte Chris Bolte 6'5" | PF St. Ignatius | 2026 State IL (St. Ignatius)
Bolte jumped on the scene as a transfer into Iggy this past season. Floor spacing post that can knock in threes, use touch around the hoop, rebound pretty well, and run the floor. Look forward to seeing how he progresses as he will be their #2 option next season.