Elite Prep League Standouts – Class of 2026 Part 1

The Elite Prep League continues to showcase some of the most promising basketball talent in the nation, and the Class of 2026 is no exception. This year's standout group has already begun to make their mark with impressive performances, demonstrating a blend of skill, athleticism, and potential that bodes well for their future at the collegiate level and beyond. In Part 1 of this series, we highlight several rising stars whose dynamic play and standout moments have set them apart as names to watch in the prep hoops landscape.    Combining an elite motor, length, and defensive versatility, Ruey is a coach's dream. The long-armed wing forward can defend virtually any spot on the floor for stretches, has an exceptionally quick second jump, and has a feathery touch that shows promise out to the 3-point line. Ruey had a high game of 30 points in the game against Western Reserve. Ruey' is by far one of the top unsigned wings in the Northeast/Middle Atlantic Region. Coaches this young man is a legit Division 1 prospect.     Anthony Thompson immediately put everyone at the Elite Prep league on notice with his activity level throughout the weekend. The confident lefty swingman was a solid all-around prospect, comfortable scoring from all 3 levels, an elite finisher in transition, and had no problem letting his opponents (and teammates) know about it with his infectious energy.  Heading to play for respected coach Jack Diebler at Ohio State., Lebanon, OH product has all the tools to make in impact in the Big Ten Conference.      John Whorton impressed throughout the weekend displayed the tantalizing aggressive interior skill set showed a full bag with crazy soft touch finishes at the rim, was a constant back to the basket scorer over either shoulder and showed his rebounding chops as well. Whorton has continued to show his constantly improving offensive package facing the basket as well. Another under the radar big       It's becoming increasingly difficult to envision a scenario where Da'Kylan the 230lbs interior prospect doesn't ultimately become a noteworthy player beyond the prep/post grad ranks. He's already such a smart, tough player with a high level of polish and maturity to his game. Hill displays an excellent combination of touch, footwork, and instincts around the basket. Hill can score with both hands, knock down jumpers, or make quality passes to set up others. He plays hard and moves very well for his size. Hill alters/blocks shots and rebounds the ball at a quality rate on both ends ofthe floor.     Before the crack ribs. The 7-footer is a big man put on a dominate performance against Winston Salem Christian Prep with a 17- points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists performance. College basketball coaches should be monitoring this young man closely for the rest of the year. Whether it's his powerful shot-blocking, continual dunking, or his growing ability to stretch the floor, Favour showcases his evolving and improving skill set. Also showed his face ability knocking the 3pt jumper in the flow of the game. The young is starting figure it out!     [player_tooltip player_id='2607609' first='Michael' last='Parlow'] does so much to assert himself as a leader for the Mt Zion Prep team. He completely controls the action as the main creator, showcasing excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Parlow effortlessly breaks down opponents off the bounce to touch the paint and make quality reads with the ball in his hands. He sees the floor well as a passer but also mixes it up very well as a scorer. Parlow is a reliable three-point shooter, midrange threat, and penetrator with the ability to finish through contact. Add in his defense and rebounding, and it's easy to be impressed with his all-around game.

The Elite Prep League continues to showcase some of the most promising basketball talent in the nation, and the Class of 2026 is no exception. This year's standout group has already begun to make their mark with impressive performances, demonstrating a blend of skill, athleticism, and potential that bodes well for their future at the collegiate level and beyond. In Part 1 of this series, we highlight several rising stars whose dynamic play and standout moments have set them apart as names to watch in the prep hoops landscape.