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2026 Rankings Update: Posts New Names

2026 Rankings Update: Posts New Names
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess June 9, 2025 @ 03:00 PM
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Marc Gamble
Marc Gamble 6'5" | PF | 2026
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Cornelius Blakely
Cornelius Blakely 6'5" | PF | 2026
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Osman Khan
Osman Khan 6'5" | PF | 2026
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Elijah Anderson
Elijah Anderson 6'6" | PF | 2026
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Arnez Jones
Arnez Jones 6'5" | PF | 2026
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Luke Segroves
Luke Segroves 6'5" | PF | 2026
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Joseph Niego
Joseph Niego 6'7" | C | 2026
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Amari Cornell
Amari Cornell 6'6" | PF | 2026
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Mason Moore
Mason Moore 6'6" | PF | 2026
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Kessel Heat
Kessel Heat 4'8" | PG | 2031
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the spring now complete we now turn to where prospects stand heading into the June evaluation periods at the end of the month.&nbsp; With that said we have updated our 2026 class rankings.&nbsp; We break down every position including here in <strong>2026 Rankings Update: Posts New Names</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2399378' first='Mason' last='Moore'] (Andrew)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super athletic 6'6” power forward had several big showings for [program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] this spring.&nbsp; Snatches rebounds, tip slams, swats shots on the defensive end, and can shoot it a little.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875676' first='Elijah' last='Anderson'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson broke out at Prep Hoops Live for the Illinois Stars.&nbsp; The 6'8” post has all the physical tools you could ask for.&nbsp; Good athlete that rim runs, can handle it a little, and is a very impactful defender blocking shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875733' first='Osman' last='Khan'] (Niles North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Niles North power forward had a nice spring with [player_tooltip player_id='2391665' first='Kessel' last='Heat'] when we saw them on the PHC.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three stretching the floor with a nice frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2515335' first='Amari' last='Cornell'] (Marshall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marshall 6'6” physical power forward that looks the part.&nbsp; He finishes out of the dunker spot, is a transition athlete, and flashed some feel for a corner three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832912' first='Luke' last='Segroves'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Segroves put his name on our radar for [program_tooltip program_id='2414566' first='Mike' last='Glennon Elite'] with his skilled overall game.&nbsp; Shoots it well from beyond the arc, connective passer, and rebounds well in his area.&nbsp; Also like how he can handle it in both transition and the half court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875738' first='Cornelius' last='Blakely'] (Plainfield Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'5” lanky four shined for [program_tooltip program_id='2075732' first='Next' last='Generation'] with his explosive offensive rebounding and shot blocking on the back end.&nbsp; Raw overall offensively, but there are tools to work with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875743' first='Marc' last='Gamble'] (Timothy Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liked what we saw from Gamble for Big 3 at the Grit Region Finals.&nbsp; Floor spacing big man that can knock in threes and turnaround jumpers.&nbsp; Plays through contact in the post as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2844402' first='Arnez' last='Jones'] (North Lawndale)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'5” power forward has a strong frame and is a tough defender in the paint.&nbsp; Also showed some potential as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823126' first='Joseph' last='Niego'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'7” center shined for [program_tooltip program_id='2075386' first='Chicago' last='Lockdown'] with his touch in the paint along with in the mid-range.&nbsp; Hook shots, floaters, and spin moves down low.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

With the spring now complete we now turn to where prospects stand heading into the June evaluation periods at the end of the month.  With that said we have updated our 2026 class rankings.  We break down every position including here in 2026 Rankings Update: Posts New Names!

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