Rankings Release: The 2026 Watch List

Today, we'll wrap up our updated rankings coverage for the Class of 2026 with a look at a few notable prospects on the Watch List.   Below are five prospects that made the Watch List in this update, but have a serious chance to crack the rankings next time around.    Adegbite, a hybrid forward out of the MacDuffie School, makes his debut in the New England rankings. The 6'6" wing is a high level athlete that can finish plays with authority in transition and is a lob threat in the half-court. He has good positional size and length and is a proven shot creator in isolation situations. He can get into his mid-range game off the bounce and is a capable perimeter shooter in catch and shoot situations. He provides defensive versatility, makes plays in passing lanes, and is a high level rebounder. He's a true scholarship prospect that will draw a lot of attention from college coaches this winter.     Walker, a hybrid forward out of Brewster Academy, is another newcomer to the rankings in New England. The 6'8" lefty had a strong summer and has the tools to play at a high level in college. He can play with his back to the basket or when facing up on the perimeter, does a nice job of running the floor in transition, and displays good touch as a shooter. He has the ability to put the ball on the floor for multiple bounces, uses his size to get his shot off against any defender, and has the athleticism to elevate as a finisher. Defensively, he rebounds in traffic, can switch onto the perimeter if needed, and offers some rim protection from the help side.     Voltaire, a forward out of the Loomis Chaffee School, makes the Watch List for the first time. A standout on the gridiron, he's a physical forward that makes plays with effort, toughness, and athleticism in the paint. He's a physical defender that does a nice job of walling up in the paint and using his strength to his advantage on the defensive glass. Offensively, he sets solid screens, has good hands as a receiver in the paint, and can finish in a variety of ways around the rim with touch, physicality, and athleticism. His future is probably on the football field, but he has the ability to play at the next level with his athletic gifts, frame, and two-way effort.     Guilbe, a wing out of the Canterbury School, also appears in the rankings for the first time. The 6'4" wing does a nice job of moving without the basketball, particularly as a cutter off of teammates drives. He's a quality finisher around the rim, using his length and a variety of euro-steps to his advantage. He can operate as a secondary ball-handler in the half-court, knows how to set and use screens, and even shows the ability to make shots in catch and shoot situations. Defensively, his length is an asset in passing lanes and he has the size and basketball IQ needed to guard up and down a position.     Blaise Mwanda, a guard out of the St. Thomas More School, is a prospect to watch on the updated Watch List. The 6'3" wing has great length and is a plus athlete that shows a unique ability to finish plays around the rim. He's an instinctive offensive rebounder, has a quick first step of the bounce, and shows the ability to knock down shots in catch and shoot situations. His combination of length, lateral mobility, and athleticism allows him to be an impactful defender that can guard any perimeter position and shows the ability to be a lock-down defender down the road.    Keep an eye out next week, as we unveil our rankings update for the Class of 2027!

Today, we'll wrap up our updated rankings coverage for the Class of 2026 with a look at a few notable prospects on the Watch List.