2026 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update is here with a little over 260 prospects taking part in the update. Every rankings update comes with newcomers and this one is no different. Here are the top newcomers in the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581755' first='Al'Tariq' last='Reevey'], 6'9 C College Achieve</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reevey returns to the Garden State for the 2025-26 season, making him the top ranked newcomer to the 2026 rankings update. The 6'9 post prospect swats almost everything around the rim and skies for rebounds at both ends of the floor. Reevey runs the floor hard on both ends of the floor, setting himself up for easy baskets in transition. He has a nice touch around the rim and is able to draw contact in the paint. Reevey can control the paint on the defensive end and will be looking to do something similar throughout the course of this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1595668' first='AJ' last='Williams'], 6'7 SF Hudson Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams makes his return to the Garden State after spending the 2024-25 season at DME Academy. The 6'7 wing uses his first step to get by his defender off the bounce and knows how to finish above the rim. Williams wastes little motion on his jumper and sets his feet before he shoots. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Williams is a lanky wing prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1630659' first='Isaiah' last='Carroll'], 6'7 PF/SF Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carroll joins a talented Buccaneers team, but that won't stop him from making a big impact on the hardwood this season. The 6'7 forward has a good face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and his range extends past the three-point line. Carroll can also put the ball on the floor and has a good touch around the rim. He works hard on the glass at both ends of the floor and slides his feet on the defensive end. Carroll is a talented forward prospect who should score in the paint and defend on the perimeter throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2431506' first='Coleman' last='Elkins'], 6'10 C/PF Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elkins is similar to Carroll as he is doing his postgrad season at Blair Academy. The 6'10 post uses his strong frame to get position down low and plays with good footwork in the paint. Elkins has a soft touch around the rim and can also put the ball on the floor. He is tough to box out on the offensive glass and holds his ground on the defensive end. Elkins is a skilled post prospect who will be one to watch throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1406765' first='Milak' last='Myatt'], 6'4 SG Life Center Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Myatt has the potential to make an immediate impact on the perimeter for Life Center Academy as he knows how to make plays. The 6'4 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and is unafraid of drawing contact. Myatt can also score in the mid-range and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He works hard on the defensive end and can find his open teammates in the half court. Myatt's ability to make plays with the ball in his hands gives him the ability to have a massive winter season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604422' first='Alex' last='Pace'], 6'2 PG Camden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2910321' first='Sean' last='Griffin'], 6'8 PF Peddie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2917025' first='Prosper' last='Highlander'], 6'6 PF/SG Gill St. Bernard's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2917859' first='Alijah' last='Murphy'], 6'2 CG St. Joe's Metuchen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1472516' first='David' last='Ekhelar'], 6'8 C Lawrenceville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->