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<p>As we close out the rankings for the <em>Class of 2026</em> in New England, it's time to take a look at the final <em>Top 10</em>!</p>
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<p>There wasn't a ton of movement in this update, but we did have a late reclass and two major risers that all landed in the back half of the <em>Top 10</em>.</p>
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<p>Without further ado, let's take a look at how it played out in our final update to the 2026 <em>Top 10</em>:</p>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341304' first='Abdou' last='Toure']:</strong> The <strong><em>Arkansas</em></strong>-bound guard, who ranks <em>17th</em> in the Prep Hoops National Rankings, wrapped up his career as the <em>Gatorade Player of the Year</em> in Connecticut. An elite three-level scorer of the basketball, Toure is a premier athlete that thrives both in the half-court and in transition. Beyond that, he's evolved into a high level defender that should only continue to get better on that end of the floor at the next level.<br></li>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2638999' first='Lucas' last='Morillo']:</strong> The <strong><em>Illinois</em></strong>-bound guard, who ranks <em>69th</em> in the Prep Hoops National Rankings, finished the season at <em>Newman</em> with a <em>National Prep Championship</em>. Morillo asserted himself down the homestretch of the season, once again proving to be one of the top prospects in the country. His ability to control the tempo of a game with the ball in his hands combined with his elite floor vision and multi-level scoring package makes him a unique prospect.<br></li>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1532640' first='Quinn' last='Costello']:</strong> The <strong><em>Michigan</em></strong>-bound forward, who ranks <em>30th</em> in the Prep Hoops National Rankings, has the honor of being New England's first <em>McDonald's All-American</em> since 2023. Costello finished an incredible two-year ascent this winter and leaves high school as one of the top prospects in the entire country. His ability, at 6'10", to handle the basketball and make shots from the perimeter is a separator, but it continues to be his improved athleticism and willingness to mix it up in the paint that has taken his game to another level. <br></li>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341363' first='Alex' last='Egbuonu']:</strong> The <strong><em>Maruqette</em></strong>-bound wing, who ranks <em>76th</em> in the Prep Hoops National Rankings, was recently named the Massachusetts <em>Gatorade Player of the Year</em>. Egbuonu continues to be one of the most efficient scorers in the country, standing out with combination of athleticism and periemter shooting. He's a high level defensive rebounder, impressive multi-position defender, and is a dynamic scorer in the open floor.<br></li>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2563037' first='Darien' last='Moore']:</strong> The <strong><em>Seton Hall</em></strong>-bound guard, who ranks <em>121st</em> in the Prep Hoops National Rankings, cemented his status as one of the region's top two-way guards this winter. A big-time athlete, Moore has always impressed on the defensive end of the floor, with lockdown ability on the perimeter, but it's been the evolution of his offensive game that has caused the most excitement. He's become a knockdown shooter from behind the arc and a tough shot maker out of isolations this winter.<br></li>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2465117' first='Ryan' last='Moesch']:</strong> The <strong><em>Siena</em></strong>-bound guard closed out his career at <em>Cushing Academy</em> with a <em>NEPSAC Class AA</em> championship. One of the most impressive on-ball creators in the country, Moesch is the type of lead guard that everyone wants to play with. He continued to take over games this winter with his vision as a passer, feel as a decision maker, ability to score out of isolations late in the clock, and his competitive fire.<br></li>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2553499' first='Adama' last='Tambedou']:</strong> The <strong><em>Maryland</em></strong>-bound forward, who ranks <em>135th</em> in the Prep Hoops National Rankings, seemingly played the best basketball of his career down the stretch for <em>Putnam Science Academy</em>. Tambedou might be the best two-way rebounder in New England and is in the argument with just a couple of other prospects to have the best motor on the glass. He's an elite athlete that shines as a transition finisher and off-ball rim protector.<br></li>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341319' first='Nicolas' last='Mitrovic']:</strong> The <strong><em>California</em></strong>-bound forward, who ranks <em>103rd</em> in the Prep Hoops National Rankings, recently announced his commitment and intent to reclassify into the <em>Class of 2026</em>, thus making his first appearance in this <em>Top 10</em>. Mitrovic played with more confidence on the offensive end of the floor this winter and part of that came from a willingness to play with more physicality. On top of that, he continued to show a high level ability to knock down threes on one end and to protect the rim on the other.<br></li>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2101863' first='Kamai' last='Samuels']:</strong> The uncommitted guard had one of the best seasons in all of New England and cemented his status as one of the top unsigned lead guards in the country. Samuels proved to be more than capable of filling up a stat sheet this season, with a few triple doubles and a handful more games with 20+ points and 10+ assists. He's got an electric first step, a plus wingpsan, and can really creative havoc on the defensive end of the floor.<br></li>
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<li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2341286' first='Sam' last='Fleming']:</strong> A 6'9" forward out of <em>Wilbraham & Monson Academy</em>, Fleming has regained the form that once made him a <em>Top 150</em> recruit nationally. He's incredibly skilled for his size, shows good floor vision and special passing instincts in the half-court, and is capable of scoring it at multiple levels. He's one of the best grab-and-go rebounders in the region and should be able to continue to provide that presence at the next level. As of today, he remains uncommitted, but should have plenty of scholarship options this spring.</li>
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<p>Keep an eye out for more rankings coverage this week, including risers, newcomers, and positional breakdowns!</p>
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As we close out the rankings for the Class of 2026 in New England, it's time to take a look at the final Top 10!
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