2026: Underrecruited Names in the State (Part 1)

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some underrecruited names in the state of North Carolina's 2026 rankings worth some attention as the live period heats up!</h3>   <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: JAYANDERSON30, sign up <a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe">TODAY</a>!</em></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Rush should see his recruitment hit an uptick this weekend with [program_tooltip program_id='2234929' first='1' last='of 1 Elite'] as he continues to showcaseh is skillset. He's an electric point guard who knows how to make an impact on both ends with his ability to get paint touches and defend at a high level. D1 programs would be wise to track him this week. He'll be one to keep an eye on on the Pro16 League circuit this week as he looks to make his mark as a top backcourt presence.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Diallo is a highlight reel forward waiting to happen who's been making his mark this spring/summer with Team Loaded VA on the 3SSB stage. He's slowly found his confidence attacking the rim and showing off his fearlessness getting to the irm and finishing with authority as he ranks as the No. 2 power forward in the class. He's a name out of Combine Academy on the OTE stage to keep an eye on this week in the 2026 class.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DIALLOMAR26/status/1805266750772023420 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Richburg is an emerging name to get to know in the recruiting realm out of East Forsyth High. He's developed into quite the prospect on the hardwood to go along with his football skill set as he continues his high school career. His ability to navigate the defense and create his own shot in isolation is an asset for [program_tooltip program_id='2226228' first='Team' last='CP3'] as they continue their quest to another Peach Jam title. He's a strong-framed guard/wing to keep an eye on in the 2026 class.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Young has seen his recruitment heat up over the past few months as one of the more lethal scoring guards in the 2026 class. He's generated offers from Illinois, High Point, East Carolina and a few other MM/LM programs at the DI level given his ability to knock down shots on all levels and make winning basketball plays. He'll be headed to Huntington Prep this fall but in the meantime, he's a prospect to keep an eye on with Team Thad on the EYBL scene as Peach Jam gets underway.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/boutabucket/status/1810759399897448459 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Ellis has seen his recruitment grow on the international scene over the past few weeks as he's made a name for himself at the point guard spot. He's a high IQ floor general who's shown he can make winning plays no matter the competition in front of him as he continues to generate interest from D1 programs at the LM/MM levels. He's another prospect on the Pro16 League circuit to keep an eye on with TLBA as they look to make a splash at this year's live period.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Newman has been a name to know on the PH platform for awhile now in the 2026 class in the state of North Carolina. He's improved upon his strength and continued to hone his skills as a top shooter and distributor for Gaston Christian School as he looks to make them a powerhouse on the NCISAA stage. He's the unsung leader for [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'] who looks ready to turn a corner this week on the UAA stage. </p>