New England 2026 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After releasing the updated rankings for the <em><a href="https://prephoops.com/new-england/rankings/2025-rankings/">Class of 2025</a></em> last week, it's time to unveil the update to New England's <em>Class of 2026!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2341271' first='Sebastian' last='Wilkins'] continues to be the <em><strong>top ranked</strong></em> prospect in New England. A <em>Top 40</em> prospect in the country, Wilkins had a fantastic summer with the <em>Mass Rivals</em> and will be a highly sought after prospect for numerous high major programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Checking in at <strong><em>#2</em></strong> is [player_tooltip player_id='2341286' first='Sam' last='Fleming']. A <em>Top 100</em> prospect in his own right, Fleming had a strong with <em>BABC</em> resulting in offers from <em><strong>George Mason</strong></em>, <strong><em>Xavier</em></strong>, <strong><em>Mississippi State</em></strong>, and others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <strong><em>#3</em></strong> spot belongs to [player_tooltip player_id='2341304' first='Abdou' last='Toure'], who shined on both the international and travel circuits this summer, resulting in a handful of new high major offers for the prospect from Connecticut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2341292' first='Collins' last='Chidera Onyejiaka'] claims the <strong><em>#4</em></strong> spot in the update rankings, the <em>BABC</em> product is the top ranked big man in New England and recently earned an offer from <strong><em>West Virginia</em></strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding out the <strong><em>top five</em></strong> is [player_tooltip player_id='2341314' first='Imahri' last='Wooten']. The <em>City Rocks</em> guard had a breakout summer, resulting in offers from <strong><em>Auburn</em></strong>, <strong><em>Syracuse</em></strong>, <strong><em>Missouri</em></strong>, and others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, 150 prospects have been ranked in this update, with another 23 appearing on the <em>Watch List</em>. These prospects come from high schools and prep schools in all six New England states and range from Top 40 prospects nationally all the way to regional, small college recruits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Positionally, these rankings include 25 point guards, 25 combo guards, 26 shooting guards, 41 small forwards, 27 power forwards, and 6 centers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These rankings are our first attempt to account for offseason player movement into or out of the region. While we have undoubtedly missed some, we will continue to make updates regarding these changes as fall open gym pick up and the season starts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye on the site throughout the week as we highlight the Top 10, Newcomers, Risers, and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->