2026 Rankings are Updated!
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We updated our 2026 rankings on the website, to view the full list click here! We expanded the list from around 40 ranked players to 60 and also expanded the watchlist of players we are monitoring their development. At the top spot, Anthony Thompson Anthony Thompson 6'7" | SF Lebanon | 2026 State OH moves up after a strong start to his spring with Indiana Elite. One of the fastest rising players in the country, Thompson is starting to be recognized by national rankings services beyond Prep Hoops. Second is Ohio State commit Marcus Johnson Marcus Johnson 6'1" | PG Garfield Heights | 2026 State OH . Johnson had a strong first EYBL session with Indy Heat and is widely regarded as one of the top point guards in the 2026 class nationally. Third is Tj Crumble Tj Crumble 6'8" Richmond Heights | 2026 State OH , who had a strong weekend with Nj Scholars on the EYBL circuit after being ruled ineligible for the second half of the OHSAA season due to a transfer, it was good to see Crumble back making an impact on the court. Fourth remains Alex Smith Alex Smith 6'8" | PF Upper Arlington | 2026 State OH , the versatile stretch forward has continued to rise and was offered by Indiana in February. Smith has impressed with both Upper Arlington and Midwest Basketball Club 3SSB recently. Fifth is King Kendrick King Kendrick 5'10" | PG Northland | 2026 State OH , who came off a super productive weekend for All Ohio Red on the EYBL circuit. Kendrick’s grassroots teammates Jorden Bowens Jorden Bowens 6'6" | PF Reynoldsburg | 2026 State OH and Nate Miles Nate Miles 6'5" | SF Toledo Emmanuel Christian | 2026 State OH round out the top 7 prospects in our rankings. As always, we’ll provide coverage of new names, stock risers and keep our readers up to date with everything you need to know about the prep basketball scene in Ohio.