Prep Hoops Circuit: Class of 2026 All Tourney Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was able to attend several tournaments this summer on the Prep Hoops Circuit, and several different athletes made their way onto my radar. This article will cover some of the top 2026 athletes that caught my eye this grassroots season and made their mark. Look for these players to make a splash at their respective high schools this year and continue their momentum. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598291"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2869321,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68c42a6d0af98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1598291' first='Brandon' last='Stephens'] was one of the most dynamic players I was able to watch this summer, and he definitely made his way onto my radar. He was big time on attacking the rim and getting himself to the foul stripe, cashing in at the free throw line. Brandon knew how to lock up on the perimeter and help on rebounds in the paint. Stephens attends Frisco Liberty HS and will definitely be a great energy source for the team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2385186"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2873274,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68c42a6d0b070"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bridge showed he is super-efficient with his three-point stroke and was efficient in drawing fouls for himself and his teammates. Barrett also functions as a smart playmaker who is versatile off the pick and roll and creating opportunities for himself to score the basketball. Bridge was easily a top 5 stock riser for CBE Oklahoma this summer and made things happen whenever he was on the court. Bridge will surely help carry the load on both ends attending Sulphur HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2859499"],"_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-68c42a6d0b104"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cassius Kopaddy was the most athletic player on the floor in Dirty South's game I watched this summer in Arlington. He flies above the rim with impressive leaping ability and helps his team control the pace of the offense with impressive playmaking and a winning attitude. He also was aggressive in the paint grabbing the boards and throwing down several putback dunks to help his team keep momentum and pull off a victory. I kept my eye on Cassius all summer and he definitely continued his strong play to cap off the circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":2872302,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nicholas Canada","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grand Prairie ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2422086' first='In' last='and Out Elite 3SGB'] Elite ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c42a6d0b237"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nicholas Canada stood out to me right away when I watched him play due to his speed in transition and his ability to knock down open jumpers with ease from long range. His lateral quickness on defense was crucial for In and Out 3SGB Elite as he played passing lanes well and was a great fastbreak facilitator for his squad. He makes good decisions at the point guard slot and is a great hustle leader/motivational player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2820228"],"_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-68c42a6d0b2ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When I watched the Westside Pels 17u play at Space City Collision in Houston, Caden dominated both sides of the ball and was a top 2026 standout the tournament for both Saturday and Sunday. He is a consistent finisher finessing his way to the rim past opposing defenders with brute physicality and toughness. If he does not make the layup, he usually ends up at the free throw line and his motor/hustle definitely made a difference during key moments of the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This article is a recap of my coverage of Prep Hoops tournaments across Texas this summer and highlights the best 17u/2026 players that I was able to watch. Thank you again to Prep Hoops for continuing to allow me to scout at their tournaments! I look forward to seeing more prospects to cover in future tournaments/showcases. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->