Area Rankings: Top 10 2026 Prospects in the CR/IC Metro

Committed to play his college ball at Division I James Madison, Evans is a long, athletic forward who can protect the paint at a high level, finish at the rim efficiently, and control the glass. He averaged 11.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game as a junior, and with his blend of size, length, and athleticism, he's capable of defending multiple positions.     Hilton had a breakout junior year for the Lions, ranking second on the team in both scoring (11.9) and rebounding (7.0), behind Davis Kern, now at South Dakota State. A combo forward with great size and length, he has a pretty thin frame still, needing to add some weight, but he plays TOUGH. He doesn't shy away from contact around the rim, isn't afraid to bang against bigger bodies defensively, and he rebounds really well on both ends of the floor. After shooting 35% from the 3-point line last season, he'll be looking to take another step forward in that regard as a senior, as well as showing more comfort handling the ball.     Manson will be a four-year varsity starter at West, a rarity even if the program isn't operating at the same heights it once did. He's a high IQ, tough, and athletic forward who can control the glass, set his teammates up, and get to the rim off the dribble. He averaged 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game as a junior and will be the Trojans' top option this season. He has committed to play football at Iowa.     In a state loaded with high-level shooters, Wehr is an ELITE shooter. He knocked down 48.8% of his 3-point attempts as a junior, followed it up with a spring and summer in which in had multiple games burying eight or more 3s, and is primed for a huge senior year for a Prairie team that will be among the best in 4A. He's primarily an off-ball guard, shooting it off the catch from anywhere inside halfcourt.     A floor general with good vision, ball-handling, and creativity as a passer, Pino is a pass-first guard who does a great job setting his teammates up and putting them in positions to succeed. He's a capable perimeter shooter, good in the mid-range, and is a strong finisher at the bucket through contact. A good on-ball defender who moves his feet well, Pino is another coach on the floor.     Murray is an off-ball guard who can really shoot it, especially off the catch. He has a quick, pure release off the catch, which he pairs with great off-ball movement to find open spaces in the defense to get his shot off. He has continuously worked on his ball-handling and shot creation, turning himself into a reliable playmaker as well. He averaged 14.4 points per game as a junior, leading the Saints.     An athletic, physical combo forward who does a little bit of everything on both ends of the floor, Goering put together a really nice junior year for the Trojans, averaging 8.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks on 53.6% shooting. He can provide versatility on teh defensive end with his size, length, and toughness.     Thomas is a long, athletic wing scorer who can fill it up from all three levels. He averaged 6.8 points per game as a junior, posting 43-41-63 shooting splits as the team's fourth scoring option, and he'll be asked to step into a much larger scoring role as a senior. He can create off the dribble or knock down shots off the catch at a high clip.     Fason was a revelation last year for the Hawks, emerging as a great playmaker and arguably the team's best defender. A strong, physical, and quick guard who can defend one through four at this level, he isn't afraid to throw his physicality around on the offensive end either, backing down defenders and scoring at the bucket or finding open teammates. He stuffed the stat sheet to the tune of 7.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game last season. He'll play football at Iowa next year.     A tough, intelligent wing who can defend multiple positions, knock down shots off the catch, and serve as a secondary playmaker, Powell is the typical Kennedy guard who can do a little bit of everything and be relied upon to make the right plays on both ends of the floor. He averaged 4.5 points and 1.7 rebounds per game as a junior role player and will step into a much bigger role as a senior leader.