2026 Group 3 Prospects to Watch
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The final day of May is here, meaning the summer basketball season is about to start. The 2026 class is primed to have a big summer, especially in Group 3. Here are the 2026 Group 3 prospects to watch. Aiden…
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Continue ReadingThe final day of May is here, meaning the summer basketball season is about to start. The 2026 class is primed to have a big summer, especially in Group 3. Here are the 2026 Group 3 prospects to watch.
Aiden Derkack
Aiden
Derkack
6'5" | SG
Colonia | 2026
State
NJ
, 6’5 SG Colonia
Derkack has had a big spring and should have an even bigger summer. The 6’5 guard explodes off the floor for dunks and can finish through contact around the basket. Derkack uses his size to see over his defender and gets to his spot on the floor. He finds his open teammates in the halfcourt and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Derkack is a talented guard prospect who will be one to watch throughout the summer.
Mickell Taylor Jr
Mickell
Taylor Jr
6'0" | PG
Teaneck | 2026
State
NJ
, 6’0 PG Teaneck
Taylor Jr has the ability to play on and off the ball, which will help his development in a big way. The 6’0 guard has a tight handle, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and can finish in a variety of ways at the rim. Taylor Jr is more than just a slasher as he has a good release on his jumper and can shoot either off the catch or bounce. He is an underrated passer and slides his feet on the defensive end. Taylor Jr is a dynamic guard prospect whose ability to put up points in bunches will help his stock over the next couple of months.
Tyshawn Boyd Tyshawn Boyd 6'4" | SF Orange | 2026 State NJ , 6’4 SF Orange
Boyd is a star on the gridiron, but he also makes plays on the hardwood. The 6’4 forward attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and is unafraid of contact. Boyd uses his strong frame to get position down low and can also score in the mid-range. He is a force on the boards at both ends of the floor and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Boyd is a physical forward prospect, who should make his impact felt at both ends of the floor.
Gerald Elwell Gerald Elwell 6'5" | PF Payne Tech | 2026 State NJ , 6’5 PF Payne Tech
Elwell’s stock has risen since the spring started and it could continue to rise in the summer. The 6’5 forward plays with good footwork down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Elwell knows how to get position down low and sets strong screens in the halfcourt. He is tough to boxout on both ends of the floor and holds his ground on the defensive end. Elwell is a double-double machine and should continue to do so over the course of the summer.
Malachi Jeffers-Viera Malachi Jeffers-Viera 6'5" | SG West Windsor Plainsboro North | 2026 State NJ , 6’5 SG West Windsor Plainsboro North
Jeffers-Viera has the potential to have a big spring with his ability to make plays at both ends of the floor. The 6’1 guard has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and can finish through contact. Jeffers-Viera can also score in the mid-range and has a nice release on his jumper. He moves well without the ball in his hands and works hard on the defensive end. Jeffers-Viera is a tough guard prospect whose ability to score inside and out will help his game in a big way.