Film Room Breakdown: 2026 Prospects to Check Out

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have seen a ton of high school basketball games this season!&nbsp; Our staff also is trying to find new film on prospects every day!&nbsp; Here are some 2026s that caught our attention!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437681' first='Richie' last='Darr'] (Bishop McNamara – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Darr is a face up four man who has been on our radar for a while.&nbsp; Long and lanky power forward that has good skill.&nbsp; Handles well for his size.&nbsp; Bounce athlete that can finish above the rim.&nbsp; Passes well on the move making a ton of nice passes in the tape we saw.&nbsp; That was probably the biggest revelation from the film reviewed.&nbsp; He has always been a good mid-range shooter which was evident here again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552473' first='Alijah' last='Little'] (Plainfield East – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little is one of the better wings still on the board.&nbsp; He is back at Plainfield East and posting big numbers.&nbsp; Athletic wing who loves to attack the rim both in the half court and transition.&nbsp; Really excels when he gets the space to operate and press the issue in the open floor.&nbsp; Crisp ball handler that gets to his spots and can take a bump while still scoring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Kurtz (Tuscola – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2” Tuscola lead guard is off to a fast start as a senior.&nbsp; Crisp ball handler that attacks off the bounce with a quick first step.&nbsp; Very low release starting point on the shot, but makes them at solid clip.&nbsp; Flashes passing instincts.&nbsp; Good frame and toughness.&nbsp; Solid small college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bryson Mossman (Routt Catholic – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mossman has emerged as a legit prospect as a senior.&nbsp; The 6'4” wing is putting up 20+ on a consistent basis.&nbsp; Lefty has&nbsp; clean looking shot from three where he knocks them in pulling up and off the catch.&nbsp; Toughness on the glass, pushes in the open floor, and is a crafty finisher in the paint.&nbsp; Automatic in the mid-range pulling up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552450' first='Mark' last='Render'] (Antioch – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Render is a 6'1” guard that has emerged as the go to guy for Antioch this season.&nbsp; Moves well when off the ball.&nbsp; The passing instincts stand out as well making nice reads in the half court.&nbsp; Sound three point shooter that can hit them off the catch from beyond the arc at a solid rate.&nbsp; Spinning layups in the lane.&nbsp; Solid ball handler that gets to his spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Branden Chatman (Rockford Guilford – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chatman averaged over 30 points a game to open the season at the Hoops for Healing event.&nbsp; The athleticism really pops for the guard as he gets steals and blocks on the defensive end with his instincts along with athletic ability.&nbsp; Elevation on the jump shot with a clean release from deep.&nbsp; Slick ball handler that plays with a lot of flair.&nbsp; An pass off live dribbles making those around him better.&nbsp; Rebounds well from his guard spot.&nbsp; High-motor guard that will excel at a small school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cade Styrsky (Providence Catholic – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'1” guard from Providence Catholic is an active defender that gets his hands on deflections and steals.&nbsp; That is the area he really excels is being a good team defender.&nbsp; Gets loose off his defense for scores and flashes as a connective passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel Fajinmi (Bogan – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'4” bouncy four man is a good athlete that protects the rim in the paint.&nbsp; Plays well in transition handling or running the floor.&nbsp; So active on the defensive end including LeBron blocks against the glass.&nbsp; Handles well in traffic and can finish with big dunks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dawson Traphagan (Brimfield – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Traphagan is a 6'1” guard from Brimfield with a strong upper body.&nbsp; Shows solid passing instincts on the move.&nbsp; Likes to pull up walking into threes.&nbsp; Also does a nice job of getting buckets in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grady Reed (IVC – 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reed is a guard that rebounds well for his position especially on the defensive end.&nbsp; Solid shooter from three off the catch with a quick and concise release.&nbsp; Crafty finisher in the paint.&nbsp; Decent defender that uses angles well.&nbsp; Shows good passing feel especially in the half court putting zip on several dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->