2026 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update is finally here with over 210 prospects being part of the update. New prospects are a part of every update, and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2026 rankings update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1411649' first='Tobe' last='Nwobu, Jr.'], 6'1 PG College Achieve</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nwobu Jr. is the top newcomer in the rankings update after making his return to the Garden State. The 6'1 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and can finish in a variety of ways around the basket. Nwobu Jr. has a clean release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. He is an underrated passer and gets deflections on the defensive end. Nwobu Jr. is a speedy guard prospect whose ability to score points in bunches will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628166' first='Santonio' last='Wade'], 5'10 PG Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wade joins a loaded Celtics roster, but that won't stop him from making an impact on the floor. The 5'10 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to get into the lane and makes plays with the ball in his hands. Wade can thread passes to teammates in the halfcourt and rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt. He has the ability to play off the ball as well and slides his feet on defense. Wade will be a prospect to track in the 2026 class with his ability to run the offense at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2692047' first='Jonathan' last='Levasseur'], 6'8 PF/SF Life Center</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Levasseur is an intriguing forward prospect to watch as he can play either forward spot. The 6'8 forward has a good release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Levasseur can also put the ball on the floor and has a nice touch around the basket. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Levasseur's ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2672990' first='Sergi' last='Monzo'], 6'5 SG Patrick School</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Monzo has the potential to play on the wing as well, which will help his game over the course of the season. The 6'5 guard uses his handle to get to his spot on the floor and rises up nicely on his jumper. Monzo finishes nicely around the basket and is unafraid of drawing contact. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated passer. Monzo is a lanky guard prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his stock over the next couple of months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2639938' first='Isaiah' last='Headley'], 6'3 SG Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Headley joins a Roselle Catholic squad that is looking to make it back to the Non-Public B title game. The 6'3 guard has a solid handle as he can get into the paint off the bounce and doesn't mind drawing contact. Headley moves well without the ball in his hands and rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt. He is a strong rebounder and makes plays on the defensive end. Headley joins a talented 2026 Lions class that is looking to make its mark on the Garden State this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919210' first='Mikah' last='Hart'], 6'0 PG Kingsway</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2554021' first='Le-Shem' last='Little'], 6'0 PG Sparta</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2549640' first='Chase' last='Plotkin'], 6'0 SG/PG Millburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2633368' first='Alexander' last='Jeanty'], 6'1 PG/CG Westampton Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628185' first='Kristian' last='Thomas'], 6'0 CG/SG Ewing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->