The Wingman Report: 2026 Prospects Blowing Up

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The 2026 recruiting landscape is vast and the talent is starting to show itself, especially on the EYBL stage. Take a look at some of the names across the grassroots landscape that are blowing up so far through the first June Live Period:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1879517' first='Kohl' last='Rosario'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The leading scorer for [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3'] right now as he continues to draw the eyes of high-major DI programs. He's producing 16.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game on 44.4 percent shooting from 3-point range as they're off to a 7-0 start and in talks as a top team on the EYBL stage through two sessions already. He's garnered offers from Tennessee, South Carolina, Villanova, Miami, Baylor, Iowa and other DI programs as he continues his ascent up the recruiting pipeline out of Moravian Prep. He did damage on the OTE stage this past season as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/OvertimeElite/status/1923590522486034854","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OvertimeElite/status/1923590522486034854 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1281015' first='Cole' last='Cloer'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another riser in the recruiting landscape in the 2026 class, Cloer has picked up where he left off on the high school season since winning an NCISAA state title. Oregon, Indiana, UConn, Virginia, Providence and Villanova have offered the top prospect in the 2026 class, adding to his ever-growing list of offers. He's averaging 14.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 49.4 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from range. He's a national prospect who should continue to grow on the EYBL stage alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1879517' first='Kohl' last='Rosario'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CourtsideFilms/status/1918070783307628586","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CourtsideFilms/status/1918070783307628586 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2023905' first='Tarris' last='Bouie III'] | Team Thad</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouie is due to draw more HM offers following his offer from Missouri with Team Thad on the EYBL stage. He's leading the way for them with 15.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game through their first seven games. They're sitting at 5-2 through the first two sessions with a talented cast of prospects headlined by Bouie, LJ Smith IV and [player_tooltip player_id='1352799' first='Tyler' last='Jones']. He's an electric forward/wing set to show more of what he can do in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1352799' first='Tyler' last='Jones'] | Team Thad</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones has seen his offer list grow with the additions of Southeast Missouri, High Point, Albany and Jackson State following Session II of the EYBL schedule. He's a crafty 6-foot-3 combo guard who worked wonders for Christ School this past season in route to another NCISAA state championship. Now, he's doing damage on the EYBL stage, putting up 8.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game with Team Thad. He's a budding name to know with their squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HitmenHoops/status/1924590574339809689","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HitmenHoops/status/1924590574339809689 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1361269' first='LJ' last='Rush'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2234929' first='1' last='of 1 Elite']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rush has drawn offers from St. Bonaventure and Boise State as his offer list continues to grow. He's an electric guard who gets after it every time he steps on the floor. DI programs in the state of North Carolina would be wise to get him on their radar with [program_tooltip program_id='2234929' first='1' last='of 1 Elite'] on the NxtPro16 stage over the next few months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NickyJallday/status/1924297725278843055","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NickyJallday/status/1924297725278843055 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2868252' first='Julian' last='Adigun'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2375668' first='SW15H' last='Elite']</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adigun is a hidden gem and a sizeable prospect in the 2026 class out of Greensboro Day School, turning heads. Jacksonville recently offered him following a strong showing with [program_tooltip program_id='2375668' first='SW15H' last='Elite'] at their last UA Rise session. He's a mobile 6-foot-11 big man who's shown he can alter shots in a big way with hi length and also be a presence on the attacking front with length on the offensive end of the floor. He's a name to get to know in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SW15H_Elite/status/1924937514583724440","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SW15H_Elite/status/1924937514583724440 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1680977' first='Ashton' last='Pierce'] | Team Museum</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pierce is another prospect with a winning pedigree out of North Mecklenburg turning heads on the grassroots stage. He's one to keep an eye on with Team Museum on the MadeHoops Circuit after drawing an offer from UNC Greensboro to begin the month of May. His ability to operate as a sharpshooter on one end and a top defender on the other end isn't easy to find in the current recruiting landscape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->