2026 Rankings: Off The Radar Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 315 players, there is bound to be some new talent that was eventually going to be discovered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 58 new players and here are some of the standouts that are not top-10 for position but are very good players in their own right.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are 8 newcomers from the last six months that are off the radar:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2571992' first='Marshaun' last='Smith'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good-looking power forward with a sturdy frame and some athleticism to go with it. He rebounds well in his area with his length and can score on dunks and he will occasionally hit the three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2390684' first='Raheem' last='Bradley'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A true point guard with a tight handle who can score. He is super fast in the open court and he can create separation from his defenders with his shift. He sees the court well and will find a teammate. He can hit the three off the catch and jet to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2384135' first='Tyrell' last='Curry Jr']<strong> West Point</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A thicker framed post player with strength and girth to utilize. He works under the rim carving out space and banging with any kind of size in the trenches. He scores on put backs, drop steps and use his big hands to gobble up rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2491771' first='Mykell' last='Stacy']<strong> Verrado</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A recent transfer will help after he has to sit the nine games. He is athletic to score around the hoop with a burst of speed. He can shoot it from the three and pull-up. He uses his athleticism to defend on the ball and he will help them off the bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2571727' first='Cartier' last='Flores'] <strong>Westview (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring point guard will take a lot of pressure off of Bowls with his sharp shooting from mid to the three point line. He can burst into the paint and find a teammate easily with advanced court vision. A confident player who will lead them next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2414049' first='Ryan' last='Milner'] <strong>Horizon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pure point guard who can also score. He can make plays for his teammates with ropes up the floor and will drive and kick it to a teammate. He can shoot the three and has some sneaky quickness to get to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2466701' first='Ezaar' last='Barrow']<strong> Crismon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long power forward is all upside. He is just starting to figure it out and runs the floor well. He will rebound at a good clip in his area and alter or block shots. He can score inside and shoot it from elbow and in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2457882' first='Gage' last='McDowell'] <strong>Campo Verde</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high motored small forward is a tough guard. He can score with pull-ups from mid-range and step backs. He can drive the lane and score in heavy traffic with his toughness. He is also a very good rebounder and can defend multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->