Updated 2026 Rankings: SEPA New Names to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Tuesday we published our <a href="https://prephoops.com/pennsylvania/rankings/2026-rankings/">updated Class of 2026 prospect rankings</a>. By now you are aware that hybrid-forward [player_tooltip player_id='1406792' first='Zaahir' last='Muhammad-Gray'] has ascended to our No. 1 spot. Muhammad-Gray is followed closely by Friends School League standout [player_tooltip player_id='1608275' first='Jordan' last='Dill'] who landed at No. 2 in our latest rankings of prospects in the 2026 graduate year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we will dig deeper into the Pennsylvania Class of 2026 rankings and review four players who made their 2026 rankings debut in our latest update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#117…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2492438' first='Adam' last='Walker'] </strong><strong>– 6'11″ / Westtown School / Young &amp; Restless / Power Forward:</strong> After transferring to Westtown, Walker took the floor with the Moose for the first time at the DMV Live II event. There he impressed with his length, mobility, and polished interior game. Then Walker went to the Made Hoops Augusta Live tournament and dominated the competition. Walker's athleticism, rim running and ability to catch alley-oops grabbed the attention of the college coaches in attendance. Plus, he scored through contact from the dunker spot and flashed the ability to operate in pick-n-roll. On defense, Walker was an intimidating rim protector.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#126…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2352449' first='Alassan' last='N'Diaye'] </strong><strong>– 6'5” / Neumann-Goretti / Delaware Explosion / Power Forward:</strong> One of the top-rated forwards in Delaware debuts in our 2026 rankings after transferring to Neumann-Goretti. Last season at St. Mark's (DE), N'Diaye contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds per game. He registered a slew of double-doubles including 29 points and 10 rebounds in win over Dickinson. The addition of N'Diaye will provide Neumann-Goretti with a dominating interior presence at both ends of the court. N'Diaye also runs the floor well and will sprinkle in the occasional 3-ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#219…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2492463' first='Will' last='Palmer'] </strong><strong>– 6'4″ / Liberty / PA Coalition HGSL / Wing:</strong> After a respectable sophomore season in which he averaged 8.5 points per contest and scored a season high 18 points (2 threes), Palmer has taken his game to the next level this summer. At Philly HS Live he proved to be a versatile, five-tool player with a high IQ. On offense Palmer stretched the floor with his high percentage 3-point shooting. Palmer also proved he owns the athleticism, instincts, and bounce to work the offensive glass for points. He recorded 12 points and 8 rebounds against Lower Merion as well as 10 points and 5 boards versus Rancocas Valley. Defensively, Palmer displayed that he could guard 1 through 4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#272…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2492470' first='Nico' last='Vacchiano'] </strong><strong>– 5'11” / Wissahickon / PA Royals / Combo Guard:</strong> Session 2 of Philly HS Live served as Vacchiano's break out weekend. Vacchiano was simply electric at that showcase as he averaged 26 points, 5 assists and 7 rebounds per contest. He drained long distance threes as well as stop-n-pop jumpers. Vacchiano also got the rim off the dribble where he frequently converted through contact. His open court scoring was remarkable too. In addition to producing points, Vacchiano proved that he could run as a facilitating lead guard who controls the tempo of a game. For an encore, Vacchiano posted 18 points, 4 assists and 7 boards per contest across his runs at the AC Jam Fest and Summer Jam Fest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->