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<p>Their high school careers are over, but their college decisions have not been made yet. Here is a look at the <strong>PHI Top 26 2026 Uncommitted Prospects</strong>!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105360' first='Lincoln' last='Williams'] (Kankakee)</strong></p>
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<p>Williams is the clear top prospect on the board in the 2026 class and finishes at #1 since taking over in the summer of 2024. He is the type of two way wing that everyone is looking for with his length, athleticism, three level scoring, and intensity. Several high-majors are involved along with very interested parties at the mid-major level that would be all over him. As a senior he posted 26 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks per game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845354' first='Oliver' last='Gray'] (Barrington)</strong></p>
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<p>Gray is a long and rangy wing that is a plus athlete and plus plus shooter. Good size for position and once he adds more strength is going to be a problem. Right now it looks like he will go prep for a year and play with the Wolves this spring. How about 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 dimes as a senior?</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426366' first='Cooper' last='Knowles'] (West Hancock)</strong></p>
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<p>Knowles is the best post available as a long and bouncy five that can stretch the floor with his shooting along with being an elite rim protector. Quickness and versatility on the defensive end are huge strengths of his game. Has touch around hoop and finishes out of dunker spot with explosion. D1 talent who has a couple offers.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734369' first='Justin' last='Oliver'] (Curie)</strong></p>
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<p>Oliver was probably the best player in the Public League this past season on a Curie squad which he carried. Silky smooth floor general who has improved as a playmaker over the last year. Can also get you a bucket when he needed as he led Curie to a city title. Dropped 17 points, 7 dimes, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals a game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552445' first='Charles' last='Barnes Jr']. (Marist)</strong></p>
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<p>Barnes took over as the lead scorer on a Marist team that would win the 4A crown. The biggest development was the growth in his jump shot which was inconsistent early in his career. High level wing defender with angular frame that can switch 1 through 4. Hits the gaps and makes acrobatic layups averaging 18 points and 8 rebounds.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552441' first='Josh' last='Abushanab'] (Glenbard West)</strong></p>
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<p>Big and physical two way wing that brings athleticism to the table. He is a strong slasher that can really get buckets off the bounce along with a solid jumper. One of the best pure bucket getters on the board. He went for 19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals a game as a senior.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454169' first='Brad' last='Blackman'] (Crane)</strong></p>
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<p>Long and rangy power forward who is a force on the defensive end. One of the elite shot blockers in the class with his ability to cover ground and protect the rim. High level defender and tenacious rebounder as a bouncy four with upside on the offensive end with his finishing along with shooting potential. Very good senior stat line of 15 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks a night.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323268' first='Tishawn' last='Clemmons'] (Decatur MacArthur)</strong></p>
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<p>Clemmons is an elite leader at the point guard position. He makes everyone around him better with his passing and vocal leadership. The senior has super deep range on his three point shot to well beyond the college three point arc. Slippery ball handler with creative finishing moves. Pesky defender as well.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552436' first='Karson' last='Thomas'] (Marist)</strong></p>
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<p>Thomas is a big and strong wing that gets downhill to the rim and has a lights out pull up game in the mid-range. Coming off an injury mid-season, but Thomas was able to make an impact in the state finals especially with that 15 foot shot.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845356' first='Jaali' last='Love'] (Waukegan)</strong></p>
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<p>Bouncy four who is at his best when playing off his energy and athleticism around the hoop. Quick to the offensive glass, runs the floor, catches lobs, and swats shots. Has some stretch potential as well.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2244002' first='Jayden' last='Madden'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p>
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<p>Madden is a prospect that if a JUCO can develop him will be a D1 prospect in two years. With his size as a long and lanky center with touch, elite rim protection potential, and high pointing rebounds there is a lot to work with here. He will step out and hit a three on you as well.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552440' first='Adam' last='Anwar'] (McHenry)</strong></p>
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<p>Anwar is a high academic prospect that is still looking for the right fit. Power forward with a nice combination of strength and skill on the low block. Productive player that averaged 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists per game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2876529' first='Aris' last='Morgan'] (Rock Island)</strong></p>
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<p>Morgan had a strong close to his career. Opened eyes as a post that plays off his motor and intensity. Active rebounder, defender, and finisher around the basket who showed in camp settings he can shoot it a little too!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105396' first='Cameron' last='Mercer'] (Riverside Brookfield)</strong></p>
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<p>Mercer produced throughout his entire career on the wing for RB. Three level scorer that plays with such poise. Good frame and well rounded skill set as the wing went for 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals per game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552408' first='TJ' last='Williams'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p>
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<p>Williams came over to Bolingbrook and was exactly what the Raiders needed becoming a second go to scorer next to Pettigrew. Thin and rangy wing that has a feathery mid-range game and can get loose in transition. Went for 16 points and 5 rebounds a game as a senior.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437519' first='Braylon' last='Walker'] (Warren)</strong></p>
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<p>Walker is a big, strong, and athletic two guard that has been a consistent presence for Warren the last two years being a top 5 team in the state. He averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists playing next to the top junior in the state.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2822953' first='Alex' last='Johnson'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p>
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<p>Johnson capped his career with a state championship for the Flyers in 3A. Slithery guard that can get through traffic with his shifty handles downhill and loose in the open floor. Has always had a pretty sweet shooting stroke. Like his potential as a defender at the next level. He went for 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists while shooting 43 percent from deep.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2277698' first='Miccah' last='Butler'] (Edwardsville)</strong></p>
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<p>Elite shot makers with size are always a coveted commodity. That is exactly what Butler brings to the table. Silky smooth jumper both off the bounce and catch. His shooting from deep is his biggest value at the next level. He averaged 15 points and 5 rebounds a game this past season.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105414' first='Sean' last='Lee'] (Decatur MacArthur)</strong></p>
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<p>Lee is coming off an injury that limited his freakish athleticism a little, but he managed to be super productive scoring inside and out with his strength down low along with an improved jump shot. Brings toughness and motor.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552447' first='Tyler' last='Thompson'] (Triad)</strong></p>
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<p>Thompson is a wing with size that has a nice combination of skill and athleticism. Can handle the ball off the bounce, play on the ball at times as a point-forward, and a nice shooting stroke. Went for 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists a game.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2416503' first='Charlie' last='Pomis'] (Hersey)</strong></p>
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<p>Pomis hit big shots one after another for Hersey in their postseason run and has been doing it for a long time. Skilled guard that plans on playing with [program_tooltip program_id='2075481' first='Fundamental' last='U'] this summer along with reclassifying at this time.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323275' first='Adam' last='Flowers'] (Downers Grove South)</strong></p>
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<p>Flowers has been picking up several D2 offers in recent weeks. Always been a fan of this combo guard that is creative with the ball in his hands off live dribbles as a nifty finisher along with knocking in pull up jumpers. Was the man for DGS going for 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552473' first='Alijah' last='Little'] (Plainfield East)</strong></p>
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<p>Little is a scoring guard that did just that after transferring back to Plainfield East as a senior. Three level guy that can score in bunches!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845351' first='Simereon' last='Carter'] (Waukegan)</strong></p>
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<p>Big, strong, and athletic two way wing that brings upside as his best basketball is probably still ahead of him!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823476' first='Lawson' last='Zulu'] (Rock Island)</strong></p>
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<p>Speedy point guard that is slippery through traffic, pushes the pace, and can hit an open three.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2435304' first='Ledarrel' last='Goss'] (Lake View)</strong></p>
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<p>Goss is a big time athlete that explodes to the hoop off the bounce and in transition. Also has range on his shot and a lot of tools to work with on the defensive end.</p>
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