Top new names from 2026 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2026 rankings update saw a handful of new names get added to our list and these four players were the top ranked debut prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1558746"],"_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-67b4b2a878246"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A player I actually had some familiarity with because he came to PDI Prep from Kentucky, another state I cover. Bender plays with an extremely high motor and rebounds at an impressive rate. Bender has also shown some progression with his touch on jumpers. I'm hoping to see Bender sometime during the grassroots season to continue to monitor his progression.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2726599"],"_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-67b4b2a8782db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more under the radar players in central Ohio, McBride has multiple Division I offers for football but is also a talented prospect on the hardwood as well. I was impressed with his feel for the game and passing ability in the game I caught. Another player I need to watch a lot more but the talent of McBride is very intriguing and I expect him to receive recruiting interest in basketball as well as football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1704760"],"_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-67b4b2a87833e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another PDI Prep prospect, Moore stood out in the lone game I caught of PDI Prep as a talented point guard who could really create for himself and score the basketball. I saw Moore get busy off the dribble with numerous pull-ups and tough shot-making ability. The one game I caught was a blowout so it was somewhat tough to gauge his talents but I'm looking forward to getting more familiar with Moore this summer and heading into his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2459113"],"_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-67b4b2a878398"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another prospect with Division I football offers, Gray's future lies on the gridiron. Despite this, I've been impressed with his progression on the hardwood as an athletic forward who can play above the rim, rebound and flash cut to the paint. A solid complimentary piece on a Columbus Africentric squad that fell short in the city league championship, the Nubians will have the chance to make a run in a loaded central Ohio Division V district. If they make a run, I expect Gray will need to be playing his best basketball as his physicality is something that could turn the tides of what should be some intense battles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->