Rankings Release: An Update for 2026

Will Armishaw September 1, 2025 @ 09:00 AM

It's Labor Day; the calendar has shifted to September and the summer has officially come to a close.   With school starting back up throughout the region, it's time for a rankings update - starting today with the Class of 2026!   After a strong summer with BABC, [player_tooltip player_id='2341304' first='Abdou' last='Toure'] retains the #1 ranking in the class. The talented, high scoring wing is a Top 50 prospect nationally and continues to impress with his offensive versatility, athleticism, and ability to score in isolation situations. He's cut his recruitment to a final seven and will choose from Arkansas, Florida State, Louisville, Maryland, Oregon, Providence, and UConn.   Checking in at #2 is [player_tooltip player_id='1532640' first='Quinn' last='Costello']. A national stock riser this summer, he's now a Top 50 prospect and has the ability to take over games with his versatile skill-set. The 6'10" forward is a fluid athlete that can make shots from behind the arc and continues to evolve as a defensive presence around the rim. He recently announced that he's down to a final six and will choose from Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, North Carolina, Purdue, and Texas.   [player_tooltip player_id='2638999' first='Lucas' last='Morillo'] holds the #3 spot in this update. A Top 100 prospect, the 6'7" wing is one of the most versatile offensive players in the country. He had a strong summer, showcasing his ability to impact games with the ball in his hands as a high level scorer and decision maker. He's narrowed his recruitment to the following six schools - Illinois, Marquette, Minnesota, Texas, UCLA, and Virginia.   The #4 ranked prospect is [player_tooltip player_id='2341363' first='Alex' last='Egbuonu']. Another Top 100 prospect, he's a powerful athlete on the wing that is ultra efficient as a scorer. He knocks down shots consistently from behind the arc, does a great job of cutting to the rim without the ball, and shows the ability to make decisions as a playmaker in the half-court. While he hasn't officially narrowed his list, he has scheduled the following visits this fall - Auburn, Boston College, Florida State, Georgetown, Providence, and Stanford.   Rounding out the Top 5 is [player_tooltip player_id='2563037' first='Darien' last='Moore'], who now claims the #5 spot in these rankings. The Seton Hall commit is a dynamic guard that makes a real two-way impact. He's a terrific point of attack defender that can guard either spot in the back-court, has the ability to make plays with the ball in his hands in the half-court, and uses his athleticism to his advantage in transition.   In all, 295 prospects have been ranked in this update, with an additional 153 appearing on the Watch List.   All six New England state are represented in these rankings, with prospects coming from the NEPSAC, the Power 5, the Nike EYBL Scholastic League, and each of the six state associations.   Positionally, these rankings feature 47 Point Guards, 55 Combo Guards, 63 Shooting Guards, 65 Small Forwards, 54 Power Forwards, and 11 Centers.   Keep an eye on the site throughout the week as we highlight the Top 10, Newcomers, Risers, and more!

It's Labor Day; the calendar has shifted to September and the summer has officially come to a close.