Area Rankings: Top 10 2026 Prospects in the IC/CR Corridor

Also one of the top football prospects in the state's 2026 class, Manson is a long, athletic, playmaking wing who can create quality looks for his teammates off the dribble. He sees the floor well, covers a ton of ground defensively, contributes on the glass, and is a skilled finisher around the bucket. He averaged 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists a game as a sophomore for the Trojans.     The next three on this list are all from Xavier, starting with Evans, a long, mobile 6-8 forward with the raw size, athleticism, and length to make him an intriguing prospect. He runs the floor really well, provides versatility on the defensive end, and rebounds well on both ends of the floor. He's an incredible smart young man who is garnering interest from the Ivy League.     Pino is a skilled combo guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, creating plays off the dribble for himself and his teammates, or knocking down shots from 3 off the catch. His ability to both score and facilitate, as well as guard either spot in the backcourt, make him an interesting prospect to monitor for the next few years.     Murray is a high-level shooter who can knock down shots in bunches from 3-point range. He has a pure stroke from distance with a quick release and great off-ball movement. He has really improved over the last year as a ball-handler and playmaker as well, raising the ceiling of his ability. He averaged 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists a game as a sophomore for the Saints.     Goering is an athletic forward who is also a standout on the gridiron, using many of the same attributes that make him a valuable basketball player to shine on the football field. He has good size and athleticism at 6-4/6-5, soft hands, and doesn't shy away from physicality. As a role player last season, he averaged 4.7 points and 3.8 rebounds off the bench, and he figures to play a more prominent role as a junior.     The son of Iowa head coach Jan Jensen, Jack is a skilled shooter from 3-point range. He didn't see much varsity action as a sophomore, but following a number of losses to graduation, he'll have a chance to step into a significant role this season. He plays well without the ball in his hands, moving and shooting it well off the catch.     An off-ball guard who shoots it well off the catch, Wehr is an active offensive player who is in constant motion, looking for open spots in the defense. He's active on the glass on both ends of the floor, is improving as a ball-handler and secondary playmaker, and is a solid team defender.     Powell is a typical Kennedy wing, a player who does everything pretty darn well on both ends of the floor. He's a good team defender who isn't afraid to mix it up with bigger bodies in the paint or hold his own on the perimeter. Offensively he's a ball mover who understands his role, knocking down shots off the catch, cutting to the rim off the ball, and creating plays when the opportunity presents.     A strong, physical forward who can control the painted area on both ends of the floor, Whitters is another young West kid who didn't see many varsity minutes as a sophomore, but who should be a big part of the program for the next few years. He has soft hands and does a nice job carving out space in the paint.     Hilton didn't get much varsity run last season as a sophomore, but he's an intriguing young wing prospect with a nice blend of size, length, and shooting. He uses his length effectively on the defensive end, can score inside and out, and he rebounds well on both ends. He figures to be a much bigger part of the Lions rotation as a junior.