2026 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update is here with over 175 players taking part of the update. Every new update has new players added to the rankings and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers from the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1865348' first='Jaen' last='Chatman'], 6'2 CG Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chatman is the top newcomer in the update and is slated for a big 2024-25 season. The 6'2 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and can finish in a variety of ways around the rim. Chatman has a nice touch on his mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and works hard on the defensive end. Chatman picked up four D1 offers this summer and has the potential to raise his offer sheet this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1406953' first='Eric' last='James Jr.'], 6'3 SG St. Benedict's</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James Jr. transferred into St. Benedict's from Pittsburgh and is looking to make his mark on the hardwood in his debut season in the Garden State. The 6'3 guard explodes past his defender off the bounce and is unafraid of drawing contact in the paint. James Jr. moves well without the ball in his hands and shoots the ball with confidence from behind the arc. He pushes the ball nicely in transition and has the size to defend both backcourt positions. James Jr. is a talented guard prospect who should put up big numbers during the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411663' first='Torrey' last='Brooks'], 5'11 PG Camden</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks returns to the Garden State as he played his freshman season for League Bound Academy. The 5'11 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes nicely around the basket. Brooks has a nice touch on his floater and sets his feet before he shoots. He finds his open teammates in the halfcourt and uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end. Brooks is a speedy, floor general whose ability to run the offense efficiently will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1729825' first='Trey' last='Lewis'], 6'1 CG Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis should make his presence felt in his debut season in the Garden State with his ability to make plays with the ball in his hands. The 6'1 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and is unafraid of contact. Lewis is more than just a slasher as he can also score in the mid-range and wastes little motion in his release. He also has the ability to play on the ball and slides his feet on the defensive end. Lewis is a gritty guard prospect who should make plays for the Lions throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2504949' first='Alex' last='Kuminga'], 6'7 SF Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kuminga has the potential to have a big 2024-25 season with his ability to make an impact at both ends of the floor. The 6'7 wing uses his size to see over his defender and can make open shots on the perimeter. Kuminga elevates over the rim for dunks and can draw contact in the paint. He uses his length to influence shots on the defensive end and skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Luminga is a lanky, forward prospect who should impact the paint at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2534483' first='Dillon' last='Adomanis'], 6'7 PF Bishop Eustace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2505096' first='Nick' last='Nsenkyrie'], 6'1 SG Rutgers Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2481017' first='Clinton' last='Suggs'], 6'2 PG Paul VI</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2505095' first='Sam' last='Fasola'], 6'2 SG Park Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2520299' first='Zack' last='Winkler'], 6'7 C Camden Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->