Rankings Update: 2026 Centers

Rankings coverage continues with a look at the centers from the Class of 2026.   In all, 14 Centers appeared in our rankings update, including the top ranked center, Bridgton Academy's [player_tooltip player_id='2641692' first='Cheickna' last='Sylla'].    Below are five centers of note from our rankings update.    Higgs, out of the Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts, checks in at #5 among the centers and #48 overall. Higgs takes up a lot of real estate in the paint with a big frame and the strength to ward off defenders on post ups. He sets solid screens, has a good set of hands, and does a nice job of finishing over either shoulder in the post. He doesn't mind playing through contact and is able to score with touch anywhere around the rim. Defensively, he can rebound in traffic and does a nice job of being vocal on the back line of defense. He'll continue his academic and athletic careers at Princeton.     Angyal, out of the Taft School in Connecticut, checks in at #8 among the centers and #68 overall. Angyal has really transformed his body, while also maintaining the strength that allows him to be an impactful low post scorer. He has terrific footwork as a back to the basket scorer, but also shows consistency with his jumper out to the three point line. He's a space carver as a rebounder, on both ends of the floor, and has improved his lateral mobility to be able to guard in space. He's a scholarship level prospect that should have some nice options come the spring.     Ekukwai, out of Bridgeport Prep in Connecticut, checks in at #9 among the centers and #76 overall. Ekukwai is long, physical, and athletic; he knows what he does well and he plays within himself. The big man plays with a high motor, particularly on the glass and as a rim protector, and does a great job of running the floor in transition. He finishes with authority around the rim and does a good job of moving off the ball on drives. Defensively, his length and timing are an asset as a rim protector. On his physical tools and motor alone, he's a scholarship level prospect.     Mabilon, out of the Canterbury School in Connecticut, checks in at #10 among the centers and #82 overall. Mabilon is doing more in the paint than we've seen in the past; using his size to his advantage to set solid screens, crash the offensive glass, and make an impact as a scorer around the rim. He plays with patience as a back to the basket scorer, has the ability to make decisions as a passer from the top of the key, and is playing through contact with more regularity than ever before. He'd be a high level recruit for the academic D3s, but could pop onto the scholarship level with his combination of size and skill.     Cantave, out of the Brooks School in Massachusetts, checks in at #12 among the centers and #179 overall. Cantave is a junkyard dog in the best sense of the phrase; doing all the dirty work that goes into winning basketball games. He guards bigger than his frame, hits the floor for loose balls, makes the extra pass, and sets solid screens. On top of that, he has a good feel as a scorer out to 10', showing touch and some solid footwork around the rim. Defensively, he can guard a variety of positions with his combination of mobility, length, and strength. He should be a priority recruit at the Division III level for programs in need of a versatile big.    Keep an eye out tomorrow as we wrap up rankings week coverage for the Class of 2026 with a look at some prospects from the Watch List.

Rankings coverage continues with a look at the centers from the Class of 2026.