DE and PA 2026 Spring Stock Risers
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With so much basketball from VA to NJ, I wanted to share a few names who are rising up my board. Reece Brown Reece Brown 6'3" | CG Trinity | 2026 State PA Jr | 6’3 We-R1 UAA The engine…
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Continue ReadingWith so much basketball from VA to NJ, I wanted to share a few names who are rising up my board.
Reece Brown Reece Brown 6'3" | CG Trinity | 2026 State PA Jr | 6’3 We-R1 UAA
The engine behind his 16u Team, Brown Jr is taking the UAA circuit by force as a shot-creator. He can and will often pull-up from three if there’s no hand in his face. Brown Jr also uses his strength to claim space on the floor with spins and subtle bumps when slashing to the hoop.
Jalyn Hopkins Jalyn Hopkins 6'5" | SF West Philadelphia | 2026 State PA | 6’5 BW Elite HGSL
The under-the-radar prospect from West Philly is everywhere defensively. A combo forward, Hopkins blocks shots while guarding on-ball and from the weak-side, in addition to showing flashes of being able to switch out on the perimeter. On offense, he gets his by fighting for second-chance points.
Josh Obiora Josh Obiora 6'6" | PF St. Georeges Tech | 2026 State DE | 6’6 Strong Mature Minds 17U
Playing up a level for SMM, Obiora looks like the best prospect on the team. The havoc he creates on defense with blocks and deflections allows them to get out in transition. When he has the ball versus a set defense, Obiora is consistently hitting the turnaround jumper or driving and finishing above the rim.
Dustin Pederson Dustin Pederson 6'5" | SF Delmar | 2026 State DE | 6’5 Team ESP
The lanky, off-ball wing shows off his bounce when he’s crashing the class, contesting shots, and/or flying down to court for transition dunks. Despite his thin frame, Pederson plays through contact when he’s attacking the basket. He can also knock down jumpers from the short corner.
Logan Shaw Logan Shaw 6'4" | SF Smyrna | 2026 State DE | 6’5 Delaware Certified Hoopers NxtPro
Shaw is a good sized wing with a special skill. He likes to get to his spots inside the arc, but his range may be unlimited. The marksmen from Smyrna High takes and makes threes at a high clip, shooting off of movement and side-stepping into pull-up jumpers with a hand in his face.
Cam Sweeney Cam Sweeney 6'2" | PG Hershey | 2026 PA | 6’1 Sideline Cancer MHC
For a three-sport athlete (football & track), Sweeney displays a ton of feel on the court. He seamlessly scores within the flow of the offense — catch-and-shoot threes, cutting, fastbreaks, etc. The 6’1 signal-caller is a physical defender too, making plays on the ball with his strong hands.