Reason for the Ranking: Top 60 in 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PICTURED: [player_tooltip player_id='2358333' first='Justin' last='Nordin']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We introduce our updated Class of 2026 rankings!! Rankings are subjective and PrepHoops.com ranks purely upon potential and where the player will be at their basketball peak.&nbsp; Production factors in only when helping prove the potential is greater or lesser.&nbsp; Why did we rank these guys?&nbsp; Why are they at this spot?&nbsp; Take a look at five Class of 2026 prospects and learn a little about their reputation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peruse the complete&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/tennessee/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 rankings</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <p>#56 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1847263' first='Kavien' last='Taylor'] </strong>- Humboldt</p> <p>Light on his feet. Kavien, known as "KD", comes to life in the open floor.  Quick.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>#57 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1838596' first='De'Andre' last='Turnbow']</strong> - East Ridge</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>#58<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2358333' first='Justin' last='Nordin'] </strong>- Bearden</p> <p>"He has done really well," said Bearden Head Coach Jeremy Parrott.  "He is surrounded by good players. He has done a great job facilitating. He is a high-percentage, efficient shooter.  I think he is going to grow a lot mentally and physically over the next year. He is definitely a college player.  He can score on all three levels."</p> <p>High-academic.  Coach Parrott and I think Justin will have a variety of college options because he can hoop, but also will be a target by those institutions that truly prioritize school over athletics (D3, Ivy, etc.).</p> <p>https://x.com/justin1nordin/status/1811588539240354048</p> <p>"Justin's older brother, Tyler Nordin was on our State Championship team," said Coach Parrott.  "Brother Lucas is a D1 soccer player. So, there are good genes." </p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>#59 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1952166' first='Rashad' last='Maclin']</strong> - Bolton</p> <p>Maclin is now 6-foot-3.</p> <p>https://x.com/PHCircuit/status/1779534817287438706</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>#60 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2042762' first='Tae'Shawn' last='Shelton'] - </strong>Shelbyville Central</p> <p>Shelton is the <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/the-top-juniors-in-bedford-county/">second-best junior in Bedford County</a> entering the 2024-2025 season. Elite bounce.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2352383"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66fe5ffc2409b"} /--></p> <p><!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2352383"],"_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-66fe607b0b84a"} --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --></p>