2026 Rankings Update: Newcomers in Top 45

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week we dropped an update to our class of 2026 rankings in the Southern California region - which you can see here - and below we break down the newcomers who found themselves ranked in the Top 45.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2425649' first='Yeshua' last='Kesse-Beda'] | Rancho Christian</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kesse-Beda debuts at No. 16 in the region which is the highest of all the 2026 newcomers. The 6-foot-7 wing/forward is one of the more physically-imposing and athletic prospects in this class and uses that to his advantage as a transition finisher and versatile defender. Kesse-Beda is a prospect that Division 1 programs should keep a close eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2425657' first='Tariq' last='Iscandari'] | Corona Centennial</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Iscandari is a physical and athletic slasher whose skills as a ball-handler and shooter have improved this spring. The 6-foot-4 wing is best as a transition finisher with his explosiveness and strong frame lending to his ability to finish through contact. Iscandari also tracks as a high level on-ball and team defender with his athletic makeup and instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2425665' first='Drew' last='Anderson'] | Santa Margarita</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson didn't see a ton of minutes for a veteran Santa Margarita team this season but, what we've seen in fall league action and in the first few club events of the spring, made us big believers in his upside. The 6-foot-7 wing has fluid shooting mechanics and is a consistent three-point shooting threat off the catch. He also has a good feel for the game when finding cutters with timely passes which has him ranked at No. 28 the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2425663' first='Jonathan' last='Dzabatou'] | Orange Lutheran</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's fair to say that Dzabatou is one of the most explosive athletes in the region regardless of class and his pop off the floor, combined with his strong 6-foot-6 frame, earned him the No. 33 spot in our rankings. Dzabatou is a slasher, dunker and high motor offensive rebounder who could continue to rise if his skill-set improves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2425762' first='Josh' last='Irving'] | Pasadena</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Irving checks in at No. 45 in our updated 2026 rankings but that could change quickly if his upside starts to be realized. The rangy center is mobile, athletic and coordinated at 6-feet-10 which can't be written about all young big men. His fluidity up and down the court and the ease in which he gets off the floor for lobs on offense and to contest shots on the defensive end lend to his upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->