2026 Rankings Breakdown: Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Maryland recently updated its <a href="https://prephoops.com/maryland/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 prospect rankings</a>. Here is a rundown of the featured newcomers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#11 | [player_tooltip player_id='2347760' first='Ohiozoje' last='Owinje'] | Clinton Grace</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owinje is a solid long-term prospect with the potential to be a game-changer on both sides of the ball. He is a threat from three who has a high-arcing jumper and a thoughtful passer. Owinje communicates well on defense and alters shots by walling up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#22 | [player_tooltip player_id='2347761' first='Wisdom' last='Mintz'] | Georgetown Prep</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mintz is a 6'1” guard who is in the middle of his growth spurt and is becoming an all-purpose contributor for the Hoyas. He provides ball-handling but is also a dangerous shooter who doesn't take long to release the ball upon the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#24 | [player_tooltip player_id='2347762' first='Jaden' last='McDuffie'] | South River</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDuffie is a two-sport star who excels on the hardwood. He is a stat-sheet stuffer at 6'1" who impacts games with his scoring, rebounding, defense, and playmaking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#26 | [player_tooltip player_id='2347763' first='Cole' last='Trn'] | Goretti</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trn is an all-purpose guard who can dribble, pass, and shoot at a high level. He's a proficient finisher around the basket with either hand, can hit the mid-range pull-up jumper on a dime, and is a good three-point shooter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#34 | [player_tooltip player_id='2347764' first='Wisdom' last='Carter'] | Cardozo</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter is a rangy 6'4" guard who is very smooth as a scorer. He has a lethal outside jumper, slick footwork around the basket, and a natural finishing touch at the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#43 | [player_tooltip player_id='1969210' first='Geremy' last='Clark'] | St. John's</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark is a lefty guard with good quickness. He has breakdown ability with the ball and is a menacing defender at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#54 | [player_tooltip player_id='2347765' first='Kem' last='Dankyi'] | Pallotti</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dankyi is an athletic southpaw swingman who is crafty as a scorer. He is a threat from three who is shot-ready upon the catch but can also pull up off the dribble and make shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#55 | [player_tooltip player_id='2347776' first='Gabriel' last='Godette'] | St. Albans</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Godette's main selling point is his defense. He is solid both on and off the ball. Godette plays a physical brand of basketball and has toughness. He hustles, talks, and routinely comes up with second-chance points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#59 | [player_tooltip player_id='2347766' first='George' last='Comer'] | Blake</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Comer is a versatile wing who brings energy to the Bengals squad. He attacks the glass relentlessly and is a bonafide putback threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">#69 | [player_tooltip player_id='2347769' first='Malik' last='Gordon'] | Lackey</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gordon is enjoying a breakout season at Lackey. He is a solid all-around lead guard prospect who will rebound from his position, defend, facilitate, and score when he needs to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->