Class of 2026 Debutants: Middle Tennessee

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the release of the updated 2026 rankings, many talented players make their @PrepHoopsTN ranking debuts. The additions within this feature play high school basketball in middle Tennessee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588175"],"_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-66f1ab627d9bb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1588175' first='Jonathan' last='Sanderson'] </strong>(Ensworth) - In an era where 4-5 of the Top 10 players often leave Tennessee prior to their senior year for a basketball factory in Florida or Arizona, it is thrilling to welcome in a Top 10 guy in [player_tooltip player_id='1588175' first='Jonathan' last='Sanderson']. Sanderson hails from Michigan, where he earned eight Division I offers before his sophomore season of high school! Sanderson will suit up for Ensworth, a school that actually lost a top-tier '26 guy to transfer when [player_tooltip player_id='1660040' first='Louis' last='O'Keefe'] elected to transfer to a boarding school in Massachusetts. Sanderson immediately lands in the Top 10 of Tennessee's 2026 and we are elated to have him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2139247],"_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-66f1ab627da0c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2503022' first='Ja'Michael' last='Mitchell']</strong> (Wilson Central) - Mitchell lands in the Top 120, a distinction he probably deserved six months ago. Mitchell is a slippery left-handed lead guard with uncanny bounce and better than average handle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2571757"],"_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-66f1ab627da74"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2571757' first='Nash' last='Stark']</strong> (Lipscomb Academy) - Agile forward [player_tooltip player_id='2571757' first='Nash' last='Stark'] will be a key piece for the Lipscomb Academy season. Standing 6-foot-5 Nash is light on his feet and capable of scoring from a couple of spots on the floor. His face-up game is better than average for a high school junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573837"],"_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-66f1ab627daae"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573837' first='Carson' last='Dismang']</strong> (Tennessee Heat) - A 6-foot-7 forward, Carson debuts thanks to a mixture of size and skill. Still thin, [player_tooltip player_id='2573837' first='Carson' last='Dismang'] can handle the basketball like a budding college wing prospect. His work in the weight room needs to catch up, though he scores at a high rate already with guile and touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2497502"],"_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-66f1abd4dbd22"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2497502' first='William' last='Livingston']</strong> (John Overton) - During his sophomore season [player_tooltip player_id='2497502' first='William' last='Livingston'] was a high-volume three-point shooter, making 1.5 per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2543761"],"_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-66f1abd4dbdbe"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2543761' first='Abe' last='Soucy']</strong> (Providence Christian Academy) is a crafty guard who ran with Tennessee Brigade AAU this past summer. He showed off an ability to run an offense and involve teammates. Abe is a high-character guy with a solid work ethic. Wonderful teammate by all accounts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573777"],"_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-66f1abd4dbe37"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573777' first='Gan' last='Erdene Solongo']</strong> (Ensworth) is joining the Watch List for now. @PrepHoopsTN simply needs to watch him play before sorting him in the rankings. Gan Erdene moved to middle Tennessee from Michigan and is enrolled at Ensworth. He played BCAT in June with Ensworth too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2327341"],"_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-66f1abd4dbeb2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2327341' first='Brayden' last='Arnold']</strong> (Franklin County) - Brayden is both a catch-and-shoot guy and a facilitator. His first-step quickness impressed during his sophomore season. Arnold can improve his explosiveness and quickness a touch still. The basketball mind appears to be creative.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1830520"],"_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-66f1abd4dbf25"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1830520' first='Drake' last='Goers'] </strong>(Eagleville) - Drake's early development was swifter as a slasher, but he continued working on outside shooting. Goers is able to play either guard position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->