2026 Rankings Update: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New readers: Use code "Proia30" for discounted subscription</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We updated our 2026 prospect rankings on the site <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/updated-2026-maryland-rankings-2/">yesterday</a>! Our scouts added in 48 new names from all across the Washington DC+ Maryland area after watching summer and fall tournament basketball, with a total of 150 prospects listed. Let's break down some of the highest-rated incoming transfers among the 2026 class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453732"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670804a32790c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Osafo popped on our radar this summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2078456' first='DC' last='Premier'] and impressed us as a young big with upside. Standing at 6'7 already despite being pretty young for his class, Osafo works hard in the paint as a low post scorer, rebounder, and defender. His face up game from the midrange has developed nicely and will eventually extend to him being a decent pick n pop target as he develops consistency in his shooting form. Expect Osafo to be a breakout performer for Laurel in PG County this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2620491"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670804a327998"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A combo guard that can really get to it off the bounce, Joy transfers in to a big role with the Tigers. His ability to get paint touches and score through contact makes him valuable on the ball while the perimeter shooting makes him valuable off the ball. Joy isn't afraid to take and make big shots, and his ability to generate his own offense with be crucial to the Tigers' offensive flow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1870443"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670804a3279ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Vita is a skilled guard transferring in from South Lakes that should earn minutes with this Mt. Zion National group. Vita uses his frame and agility to beat his matchup to the rim and is a solid finisher with either hand. We'd like to see him use that driving ability to set teammates up for shots, getting the offense in rhythm to open up more driving lanes for himself. Big junior year ahead!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2547300"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670804a327a63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Clark is a grit and grind throwback forward prospect that stood out to us in summer league play as well as during the grassroots season. A physical roll man that will make you feel the screens that he sets, he's timing his second jumps/putback leaps much better and finishing well below the rim as well. Learning to stay down on pump fakes around the basket and agility/mobility will be the next areas of improvement to tackle but Clark is well on his way to being one of the better forwards in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2540471"],"_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":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-670804a327ac4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Mali is an undersized 3/4 tweener that just plays the game the right way, using a pretty strong frame to carve out space around the basket for rebounds and score with a fluid hook shot with either hand. He anticipates where the ball is coming off the rim and makes pretty decisive reads to score or kick out to teammates. He's also capable of knocking down open 18-footers with a consistent shooting stroke. Believe he'll step into a bigger role on a talented St. Albans team looking to make some noise in the IAC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->