2026 Rankings Update: A Revamped Top 10

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the revamped Top 10 rankings for the 2026 class in North Carolina with recent movers in and out of the state!</h2> <!-- /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!<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a></em> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">10) [player_tooltip player_id='1645094' first='Elton' last='James'] - Winston-Salem Christian National</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">9) [player_tooltip player_id='1280878' first='Antonio' last='McKoy'] - Harrells Christian</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">8) [player_tooltip player_id='1361269' first='LJ' last='Rush'] - 1 of 1 Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">7) [player_tooltip player_id='1672057' first='Jones' last='Lay'] - Moravian Prep/YNG Dreamerz</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lay is probably the biggest riser in the Top 10 as he's seen his stock rise on the grassroots scene with [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road'] and Moravian Prep. He's a stretch-center who can finish at the rim and knock down shots with purpose on the perimeter as he's seen an uptick in his recruitment over the past several months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">6) [player_tooltip player_id='1280933' first='Kobe' last='Edwards'] - Greenfield School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards really came into his own at the point guard spot on the EYBL stage this season with Boo Williams. He produced 12.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game for their squad in leading the way for their squad. Now, he'll look to lead Greenfield to a state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">5) [player_tooltip player_id='1900239' first='Justin' last='Caldwell'] - Fayetteville Academy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caldwell will look to boost the Fayetteville Academy frontcourt with his bruiser mentality on both ends of the floor. He had a productive grassroots cycle with the Washington Warriors before being sidelined with an injury. As he's back to optimal health, look for HM programs to key in on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">4) [player_tooltip player_id='2055540' first='William' last='Stevens'] - Davidson Day</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stevens finds himself back in the Top 10 following a breakout grassroots cycle with Upward Stars 3SSB. He's really emerged as another stretch-center prospect in the 2026 rankings who can do a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor. All eyes will be on him at Davidson Day this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">3) [player_tooltip player_id='1352799' first='Tyler' last='Jones'] - Christ School</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2) [player_tooltip player_id='1628346' first='Kendre' last='Harrison'] - Reidsville</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrison remains committed to Oregon for football but he's still got one more year of high school left, which means he's still a top name in the 2026 class for basketball. He's put together 71 double-doubles and a stat-line of 18.8 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest across his 82 appearances in the Reidsville High rotation. He's a dominant paint presence and has remained consistent with his duties on the hardwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1) [player_tooltip player_id='1716474' first='Dionte' last='Neal'] - Reidsville</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neal takes over the top spot in the 2026 rankings with Cole Cloer headed to IMG Academy this fall; Neal has already won two state championships as he looks to win a third in his senior year; he's been the consummate floor general of the class, averaging 10.3 assists per contest for his career and dished out 903 total assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->