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2026 Rankings: Watch List Movers

2026 Rankings: Watch List Movers
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson January 28, 2025 @ 02:15 PM
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Jordan Buzzard
Jordan Buzzard 6'9" | C | 2026
NC
Cade Atkins
Cade Atkins 6'1" | PG | 2026
NC
Rudy Jernigan
Rudy Jernigan 6'2" | CG | 2026
NC
Chris Silver
Chris Silver 6'9" | C | 2026
NC
William Migdal
William Migdal 5'9" | CG | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at five prospects who made the ascent from the Watch List into the overall rankings for the 2026 class!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em> <a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523070"],"_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-67991b30330cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Buzzard finds himself in the Top 100 at 96 as he continues showcase his skillset in the painted area with East Mecklenburg. The 6-foot-9 big man is putting up 13.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.3 assists per game on 57 percent shooting from the floor for the Eagles. He's a sizeable name to keep an eye on with three double-doubles under his belt in his junior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672424"],"_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-67991b3033123"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Silver is another sizeable name finding his way in the Northern Nash frontcourt in 2024-25. He's shown flashes of his brilliance in the paint with 3.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game for the Knights. He's poised for a big summer as his reps should ramp up heading into his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2521046"],"_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-67991b3033169"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Atkins has been a top playmaker for North Surry as they're out to a 7-0 start in 2A Foothills Conference action. He's posting 7.8 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest for the Greyhounds. He's emerged as a leader in their backcourt and a prospect for college programs in the region to make note of. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280939"],"_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-67991b30331ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Migdal is a presence in the Cardinal Gibbons backcourt who's having a strong junior year. He's shown he can do a little bit of everything for the Crusaders with 3.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game at the guard spot. He's a guard who knows how to make things happen on the floor. As his role increases, look for his production to increase as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Jermugan is slowly becoming a name to know out of Whiteville High. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2441828"],"_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-67991b30331ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jernigan is slowly becoming a name to know out of Whiteville. He's a strong framed guard who's shown he can get to his spots off the bounce and knock down shots off the catch. His status continues to grow as a featured name in the Wolfpack rotation. He battles on the boards and finishes plays in the paint with consistency for them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at five prospects who made the ascent from the Watch List into the overall rankings for the 2026 class!

Coastal Carolina
Jordan Buzzard

Jordan Buzzard

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Jordan
Buzzard C
Class
2026
Height
6'9"
HS
Carmel Christian
|
NC
2026 Rankings: Watch List Movers
Buzzard finds himself in the Top 100 at 96 as he continues showcase his skillset in the painted...
Written by Jay Anderson
Coastal Carolina
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Jordan Buzzard

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State: North Carolina
School: Carmel Christian
Club: Upward Stars 3SSB
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Chris Silver

Chris Silver

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Chris
Silver C
Class
2026
Height
6'9"
HS
Northern Nash
|
NC
2026 Rankings: Watch List Movers
Silver is another sizeable name finding his way in the Northern Nash frontcourt in 2024-25. He’s shown flashes...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Chris Silver

State: North Carolina
School: Northern Nash
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Cade Atkins

Cade Atkins

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Cade
Atkins PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
North Surry
|
NC
2026 Rankings: Watch List Movers
Atkins has been a top playmaker for North Surry as they’re out to a 7-0 start in 2A...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Cade Atkins

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State: North Carolina
School: North Surry
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William Migdal

William Migdal

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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William
Migdal CG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Cardinal Gibbons
|
NC
2026 Rankings: Watch List Movers
Migdal is a presence in the Cardinal Gibbons backcourt who’s having a strong junior year. He’s shown he...
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William Migdal

State: North Carolina
School: Cardinal Gibbons
Club: WCBA
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Rudy Jernigan

Rudy Jernigan

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Rudy
Jernigan CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
East Columbus
|
NC
2026 Rankings: Watch List Movers
Jernigan is slowly becoming a name to know out of Whiteville. He’s a strong framed guard who’s shown...
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Rudy Jernigan

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State: North Carolina
School: East Columbus
Club: Free Game Elite
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