2026 Unranked Group 3 Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's only a couple of days left in October as the winter high school basketball season approaches. The 2026 class is set to make its mark on the season, including players who are unranked. Here are the 2026 unranked Group 3 prospects to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2623157' first='Justin' last='Olivo'], 5'10 PG Paramus</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olivo will get more touches on the offensive end, which will help his game in a big way. The 5'10 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Olivo can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Olivo's ability to torch the nets from distance is something that will help his stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2562783' first='Gabriel' last='Gomez'], 6'3 SF/CG Burlington Township</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gomez has the ability to play either spot on the perimeter, which makes him an intriguing prospect to track. The 6'3 wing has a good first step, which he uses to get into the paint and is a solid finisher around the rim. Gomez rarely forces the issue in the halfcourt and moves well without the ball in his hands. He is a solid rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Gomez's ability to play either spot on the perimeter will help his development in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2554021' first='Le-Shem' last='Little'], 6'0 PG Sparta</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little led the Spartans in scoring last season and is looking to do it again in 2024-25. The 6'0 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and finishes strong around the basket. Little can also score in the mid-range and can find his open teammates in the halfcourt. He is a good rebounder for a guard his size and is a tough on-ball defender. Little is a gritty guard prospect whose ability to make plays with the ball in his hands will help his stock in a big way this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2549640' first='Chase' last='Plotkin'], 6'0 SG/PG Millburn</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plotkin is the Millers' top returning scorer and will be one to keep an eye on this season. The 6'0 guard has a clean release on his jumper and can knock down triples in bunches. Plotkin moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is an underrated passer and moves his feet on the defensive end. Plotkin is a sharpshooting guard prospect who will be looking to torch the nets from distance this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kristian Thomas, 6'0 SG/CG Ewing</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas can play either on or off the ball, which will help his game this winter. The 6'0 guard doesn't force the issue in the halfcourt and rarely makes bad decisions with the ball in his hands. Thomas finishes well around the basket and can also score in the mid-range. He moves well without the ball in his hands and gets deflections on the defensive end. Thomas had a streak of four straight games down the stretch of the season with at least 5 assists and is looking to carry over that momentum into his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->