Rankings Update 2026 Newcomers

PH NorCal has updated the Class of 2026 player rankings. There are times when you don't see a prospect, because they may be a two sport athlete and don't play club ball, their primary sport isn't basketball. We got our first look at a couple of these prospects when the regular high school basketball season began in November.   [player_tooltip player_id='3135647' first='Jordan' last='Boyce']: He's a fast guard, probably a point guard but does fit the combo role at this level. He has quality handles, sees the court, a willing passer upcourt, and around the perimeter. He plays with a level of confidence. He drives it hard into the paint for different finishes, he'll challenge blockers, or stop on the dime for mid-ranges. He's hard to guard in transition, plays good on ball defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='3187656' first='Noah' last='Henry']: He's a bit on the finesse side with excellent footwork in the post. He plays on balance, has a few good moves with the dribble to finish in the paint area. He hits the short corner, and free throw jumper. He's a good passer, works hard to defend his position. He's posting double digits in points 12.8, and rebounds 10.2 He'll be first team all league if he continues on his current path.   [player_tooltip player_id='3142824' first='Jamare' last='Garrison']: He's been a steady combo guard from the Sacramento Area, probably working a bit under the radar. He's an experienced guard, a team leader. He plays good all around basketball on both sides of the ball. He can run point, but works mostly off ball, passing, using his handles to attack, he'll shoot open 3's. He defends with effort.   [player_tooltip player_id='3246521' first='Jonah' last='Millonida']: He's the teams leading scorer at 14.3 per game. He's a 6'2 guard works mostly off ball running off screens, cutting to the basket or looking to get a good look, with his quick release behind the 3-point line, he'll hit if left unguarded. He has good speed running the court, a ball mover, can run point. He's an alert defender, moves his feet on defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='3101186' first='Aiden' last='Wong']: A speedy point guard with good ball handling skills. He's a pass first point guard looking to set up, and run the team in half-court sets, he can and will push, pass fast in transition. His ability to defend quick guards on ball stands out. He has quick feet, lateral movement and determination defending on ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='3038183' first='Arek' last='Andrada']: A good prospect from the Bay Valley League. He has the handles, footspeed, and balance to generate a bucket in different ways. He's a ball mover will make the extra pass. He's got a conventional mid-range jumper off the dribble, will use a step back to hit a 3-pointer. He avoids contact on the drive with a Euro, or use screens to weave his way in for a bucket or assist. He takes care of the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='3300312' first='Julian' last='Njelita']: A 6'4 230 pound football player committed to Cal Poly. That explains why a player his size moves well on the basketball court. He has balance, and patience making his moves from the baseline and top of the key using two dribbles to get to the rim or pulling up for short jumpers with touch. He knows how to use his body on the block finishing with power moves. He rebounds, make good passes around the perimeter, he'll go get rebounds.   [player_tooltip player_id='3038189' first='Hudson' last='Carper']: A long wiry prospect with a frame to fill, probably still growing. He has a good understanding of the game and a skill set that will continue to grow. He's more of a shooter at this point looking to spot up in the corners, or along the perimeter, he has range can hit long 3's. He'll use his dribble drive to challenge blocker putting it high off the glass.   [player_tooltip player_id='3038190' first='Ryder' last='Carper']: A long wiry combo guard, he and his twin brother Hudson feed off each other as twins usually do. Both have expanding skill sets. At this point Ryder looks more like the facilitator, willingly moving the ball around the perimeter, he will put up open 3's if left open. They both play under control, use screens and dribbles to weave their way inside for passes and assists.   [player_tooltip player_id='3300531' first='Joseph' last='Jordan']: A long rangy prospect, he runs the court looking to put up open 3-pointers. He's a legitimate threat to knock down shots with a good release, not much hesitation in transition or finding spots off screens, and movement in half-court sets. He has some quickness with the dribble, using first steps, and change of direction to free himself up, he'll drive. Has foot speed, lengthy arms. He'll fight over or under to stay close to shooters.

PH NorCal has updated the Class of 2026 player rankings. There are times when you don't see a prospect, because they may be a two sport athlete and don't play club ball, their primary sport isn't basketball. We got our first look at a couple of these prospects when the regular high school basketball season began in November.