2026 National Rankings: The Top 10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2026 National rankings were updated on Monday and in this article we'll take a look at the top 10 prospects in the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1702934"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e366947463"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The top ranked player in the country, Stokes has had a strong season for Rainier Beach in Seattle. Still uncommitted, Stokes recently took a visit to Kansas and is being recruited by a handful of west coast programs as well. Stokes projects to be a one and done prospect at the college level and could wind up an all american next season at whichever program he chooses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729824"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e3669474dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mingo hasn't played this season due to an injury and will be fresh when he arrives in Chapel Hill in the summer to start his freshman season at UNC. The Tar Heels don't have a top 10 pick since Coby White but with Caleb Wilson likely breaking that streak this season, Mingo will hope to make it back-to-back drafts with a Tar Heel in the top 10. Not much to update about Mingo, I am extremely high on his upside and Prep Hoops was the first public rankings outlet to move Mingo into the top 5 of the national rankings last spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782696"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e36694752b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The best player in high school basketball, Smith Jr just carried his team to a third WCAC title of his career with a 37 point, 7 assist and 7 steal performance in the title game. Recently committed to Arkansas, Smith Jr is hoping to follow in a long line of John Calipari guards to succeed in the NBA. A no-brainer in the top 5 of the rankings, Smith Jr is an elite competitor who is a player college and pro teams will bet on due to his work ethic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1958488"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e366947574"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A prospect who has been regarded as a five star talent since his freshman year, Holt has still managed to take a leap as a senior with Prolific Prep. Knocking down 42% of his 3's on six attempts per game, Holt has become a knockdown perimeter shooter. Recently named a McDonald's All American, Holt has posted a final five schools of Arizona, Alabama, Kentucky, Houston and Providence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1670105"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e3669475b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the highest upside players in the country, Thompson is an elite 3-and-D wing with the ability to shoot over smaller defenders with ease. Committed to Ohio State, Thompson will be expected to play a major role right away for the Buckeyes next season. Thompson has had an excellent season for Western Reserve Academy, shooting the cover off the basketball in the Elite Prep League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1612468"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e3669475fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top ranked prospects still playing at a state association program, Williams has been able to develop his ball handling and perimeter offensive skills by playing with St Mary's, an Arizona powerhouse program, instead of joining a loaded prep program. The top ranked of three top 11 commits headed to Duke, Williams will be a major player on Jon Scheyer's team next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2281701"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e36694763e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 2027 prospect who reclassified to the 2026 class in hopes of getting to the NBA a year earlier, Branch III is one of the most complete players in the country and was named a McDonald's All American. With the jump up from 2027 to 2026, Branch III will need to make a college commitment quickly with many top high major programs still heavily pursuing him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2131780"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e36694767f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior leader on a loaded St John Bosco team, Collins became the third player in program history to be named a McDonald's all American. Scoring 33 points in a key win over Santa Margarita earlier this month, Collins has the ability to take over a game with his interior scoring. If Collins continues to improve his efficiency, perimeter shooting and passing, he has the frame, motor and athleticism to be a one and done level prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595679"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e3669476c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Our top ranked point guard in the country, Rippey Jr has an impressive offensive skillset with elite pace, passing and perimeter shooting ability. The Blair Academy product announced a Duke commitment a few months ago and could be given the keys to the Blue Devil offense. I've been able to see Rippey Jr in multiple different settings and he does an impressive job taking command of his team on both ends of the court. That leadership will be a requirement for a Duke program that has been consistently at the top of college basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2131779"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-699e366947705"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top athletes in the country, McCoy teamed up with [player_tooltip player_id='3341226' first='Maximo' last='Adams'] at Sierra Canyon to form one of the top senior duos in the country. A Nike signed athlete, McCoy is being pursued by a handful of top programs and is the only player ranked between 10 and 24 who is uncommitted at this stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->