20 Most Impactful 2026 Transfers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are getting closer to high school basketball season next month.&nbsp; With that being said we wanted to dive into the best transfers in each class that are at new homes for this season.&nbsp; Here are <strong>20 Most Impactful 2026 Transfers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552393' first='Gabriel' last='Sularski'] (Lemont)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sularski was the top prospect transferring in the state this offseason.&nbsp; The high-major wing left Benet for Lemont where he will be the man and have the ball in his hands to score and find his plethora of shooters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2045857' first='Ethan' last='Hillsman'] (Joliet West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hillsman was the top player to move in the state as the Tennessee transfer is now at Joliet West.&nbsp; The combo forward can impact inside and out with his skill and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1501486' first='Ben' last='Akoro'] (O'Fallon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another prospect that transferred across the border line was Akoro coming over from Principia in St. Louis.&nbsp; Long and rangy wing that has a feathery stroke, shoots it, and defends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845356' first='Jaali' last='Love'] (Waukegan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Love is a super bouncy four man that has face up skill.&nbsp; Waukegan is getting a massively impactful transfer here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552436' first='Karson' last='Thomas'] (Marist)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #17</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas was a massive addition to a Marist team that with him can make a run in March.&nbsp; Big and athletic wing that can impact on both sides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552476' first='Nasir' last='Rankin'] (Morgan Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rankin is a dual sport star that made the move from Whitney Young to Morgan Park.&nbsp; On the hardwood he will be the guy from day 1 for the Mustangs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2244002' first='Jayden' last='Madden'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madden is a long and lanky five man that is a shot blocker, rebounder, and skilled scorer.&nbsp; Gives Bolingbrook another post to play next to Pettigrew for elite frontline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1435692' first='Rykan' last='Woo'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woo is a true floor general that gets others involved while finding his spots to score.&nbsp; He fit in seamlessly with them over the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552441' first='Josh' last='Abushanab'] (Glenbard West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two way wing that has size, strength, athleticism, and shot making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323275' first='Adam' last='Flowers'] (Downers Grove South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #36</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flowers is a prospect that flies under the radar, but he is going to post massive numbers at DGS this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323266' first='Alex' last='Johnson'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #40</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We saw Johnson a ton in June with the Flyers and he looked like their go to scorer already after transferring from Althoff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552462' first='Mickeis' last='Johnson'] (Joliet West)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #42</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Powerfully built two guard is making the move from Joliet West to Romeoville for his junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552428' first='Marshawn' last='Cocroft'] (Kaneland)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #44</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cocroft saw a lot of success as a scoring lead guard at Aurora Christian.&nbsp; He will look to do the same at Kaneland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552479' first='Rico' last='D'Alessandro'] (Maine South)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skilled forward that is just super productive will go from the background to top option at Maine South.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211161' first='Nico' last='Wright'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #60</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wright has been a name we have monitored since an eye popping performance at a Prep Hoops Camp.&nbsp; The bouncy four man will bring major energy up front off the [program_tooltip program_id='2076046' first='Wolverines' last=''] bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2507312' first='Dominic' last='Boyd'] (Edwardsville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #75</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Texas product is now in the metro east and primed to bring big time scoring pop to the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552473' first='Alijah' last='Little'] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #95</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little was a big get for the Dolphins being able to provide shooting and defense on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552474' first='Patrick' last='Irvin Jr'] (Payton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #111</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Irvin is a sleeper post that should see a large role for Walter Payton as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323286' first='Markell' last='Slaughter-Harris'] (Bloom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #126</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More quality guards for Bloom!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552417' first='Jordan' last='Walker'] (Marian Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Ranking: #132</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker transferred from Kenwood to Marian Catholic where he will get more opportunities to shine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->