2026 Rankings Update: New Faces in the Top 100 (Part 1)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The 2026 rankings have been updated in the state of North Carolina! Take a look at Part I of the New Faces in the Top 100!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: JAYANDERSON30, sign up <a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe">TODAY</a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2444466"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66742d4ae9524"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peck has seen his stock rise over the past several months with [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] on the 3SSB scene as he moves into the Top 10 in his debut at No. 9. He's a sizeable defender at 6-foot-9 who knows how to defend the painted area with his ability to block shots and rebound the ball. He holds a number of offers from a few LM/MM programs at the DI level already and as he showcases more of his offense, look for that list of offers to grow very soon!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/slay9/status/1790917752871367020","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/slay9/status/1790917752871367020 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1772411"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66742d4ae95a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellis makes his debut in the 2026 rankings with Moravian Prep/YNG Dreamerz as he continues to showcase his talents at the point guard spot. He's not the most athletic but he makes up for all of that with his quick decision-making and ball-handling skills at the lead guard role. He's been offered already by Eastern Kentucky, Radford and a few others following his productive grassroots season with TLBA Pro16. He's set to blaze his own path given his ability to make things happen on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jakelieberman2/status/1802116025473028101","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jakelieberman2/status/1802116025473028101 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2420076"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66742d4ae960a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helgason is an Iceland native who's just finished up his first year of HS ball in the United States and has already earned offers from Wyoming and Stetson. He's an athletic forward prospect at 6-foot-8 who plays at a high level around the rim and painted area on both ends of the floor. He makes his debut at 29th in the latest rankings update with the potential to continue to see his stock rise as he plays with [program_tooltip program_id='2225832' first='Team' last='Curry'] on the UA stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoachJonesACS/status/1793311717641908677","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CoachJonesACS/status/1793311717641908677 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352799"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66742d4ae965e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones makes the move from Tennessee to North Carolina as he joins The Christ School backcourt looking to strengthen things. The Greenies have won back-to-back NCISAA state titles heading in and adding Jones raises their profile a bit given he holds an offer from Tennessee State already. He's a prospect with a bright future ahead of him as he debuts at No. 33 in the latest rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2446804"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66742d4ae96ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Benjamin finds himself inside the Top 100 of the latest rankings update for the 2026 class as he debuts at No. 45. Given his versatility and ability to make things happen as a shot-blocker, rebounder and slasher, he's a name to get to know at [program_tooltip program_id='2446758' first='Team' last='CP3 Academy'] continues their dominance on the EYCL Champions stage. He's a wiry, athletic wing/forward who's shown he can make his presence felt in a variety of ways. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->