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2026 Rankings Update: Breakout Candidates Outside the Top 100

2026 Rankings Update: Breakout Candidates Outside the Top 100
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson July 28, 2025 @ 01:35 PM
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Brady Clark
Brady Clark 5'11" | PG | 2026
NC
Caleb Autry
Caleb Autry 6'6" | SF | 2026
NC
Aidan Rousseau
Aidan Rousseau 6'6" | SF | 2026
NC
Charlie Thomas
Charlie Thomas 6'6" | PF | 2026
NC
Jordan James
Jordan James 6'3" | CG | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Every high school season there are a number of prospects who break out and have strong senior campaigns! Take a look at five prospects outside the Top 100 with breakout written all over them!</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:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055526"],"_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-6886d95e70cc7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Back to optimal health and prime to lead Cary Academy; had a strong finish in the [program_tooltip program_id='2375668' first='SW15H' last='Elite'] rotation; should draw a ton of interest from DI/DII programs given his versatility and ability to knock down shots with consistency; keep an eye on him over at Cary Academy; Cornell recently offered him as have Bucknell and Navy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SW15H_Elite/status/1924943029904769343","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/1924943029904769343 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2319817"],"_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-6886d95e70d3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clark is a floor general to know out of South Stokes High; look for his recruitment to really grow as he showcases his abilities to run the show and knock down shots; averaged 18.0 points, 6.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game while knocking down 73 3-pointers as a junior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BradyClark2026/status/1910322763467735146","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/BradyClark2026/status/1910322763467735146 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672426"],"_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-6886d95e70d8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fresh off an injury, he's back and ready to showcase his ability to operate inside and out; he's an underrated athlete with a ton of ability playing around the rim as he's shown throughout the past with Eastern Wayne; he's a prospect due to turn a few heads at the DI/DII/DIII ranks this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411208"],"_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-6886d95e70de2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When thinking about who will lead Farmville Central this season, James comes to mind right away; he's been a consistent force in their rotation and looks prime to take over primary attacker duties, which are wide open with the departure of MJ Williams; James is a more versatile piece who can do his own thing with the Jaguars</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2175494"],"_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-6886d95e70e2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sizeable prospect out of Calvary Day School at 6-foot-6 who's shown he can operate in a number of ways; he'll need to showcase his ability to protect the paint and clean up on the glass to really blossom in his role in 2025-26; strong, physical presence and finisher around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/nightfurycaleb/status/1947071442975080551","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/nightfurycaleb/status/1947071442975080551 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Every high school season there are a number of prospects who break out and have strong senior campaigns! Take a look at five prospects outside the Top 100 with breakout written all over them!

Aidan Rousseau

Aidan Rousseau

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Aidan
Rousseau SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Cary Academy
|
NC
2026 Rankings Update: Breakout Candidates Outside the Top 100
Back to optimal health and prime to lead Cary Academy; had a strong finish in the SW15H Elite...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Aidan Rousseau

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State: North Carolina
School: Cary Academy
Club: SW15H Elite
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Brady Clark

Brady Clark

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Brady
Clark PG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
South Stokes
|
NC
2026 Rankings Update: Breakout Candidates Outside the Top 100
Clark is a floor general to know out of South Stokes High; look for his recruitment to really...
Written by Jay Anderson
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Brady Clark

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State: North Carolina
School: South Stokes
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Charlie Thomas

Charlie Thomas

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Charlie
Thomas PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Eastern Wayne
|
NC
2026 Rankings Update: Breakout Candidates Outside the Top 100
Fresh off an injury, he’s back and ready to showcase his ability to operate inside and out; he’s...
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Charlie Thomas

State: North Carolina
School: Eastern Wayne
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Jordan James

Jordan James

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Jordan
James CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Farmville Central
|
NC
2026 Rankings Update: Breakout Candidates Outside the Top 100
When thinking about who will lead Farmville Central this season, James comes to mind right away; he’s been...
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Jordan James

State: North Carolina
School: Farmville Central
Club: Warriors Life Elite
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Caleb Autry

Caleb Autry

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Caleb
Autry SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Calvary Day School
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NC
2026 Rankings Update: Breakout Candidates Outside the Top 100
A sizeable prospect out of Calvary Day School at 6-foot-6 who’s shown he can operate in a number...
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Caleb Autry

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School: Calvary Day School
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