2026 Under the Radar Group 4 Prospects to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>November is finally here, meaning varsity basketball is coming in the Garden State. The 2026 class is filled with talent that will make an impact on the hardwood this season, including in Group 4. Here are the 2026 under the radar Group 4 prospects to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2327063' first='Jason' last='Whitlock'], 6'5 SG Hightstown</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whitlock is the Rams' top returning scorer and will shoulder a bigger scoring load this season. The 6'5 guard has a solid handle, which he uses to get to the rim and can finish through contact around the basket. Whitlock uses his size to rise up over smaller defenders and wastes little motion in his release. He is a good rebounder and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Whitlock had four 20-point games last season and should eclipse that mark in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342691' first='Jaylen' last='Washington'], 6'0 CG Rancocas Valley</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washington had big results down the stretch of last season and is looking to carry that momentum into his junior campaign. The 6'0 guard has a nice release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Washington can also get to the rim off the bounce and finishes nicely at the basket. He rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt and slides his feet on the defensive end. Washington will have the ball in his hands more this season, which will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2450726' first='Nolan' last='Barnes'], 5'9 PG Lenape</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes is primed for a breakout as he should have the ball in his hands more this season. Barnes has a good first step, which he uses to beat his defender off the bounce and get to the rim. Barnes can also score in the mid-range and rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt. He is a tough on-ball defender and has the ability to move off the ball as well. Barnes is a gritty guard prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will make him one to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342602' first='Jake' last='Sliwinski'], 6'1 SG Southern</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sliwinski poured in over 400 points last season and should do it again this season. The 6'1 guard attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the basket and is unafraid of contact. Sliwinski can find his teammates when he gets into the lane and can make opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He is a good rebounder and gets deflections on the defensive end. Sliwinski had six 20-point games last season and should eclipse that mark in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1919209' first='Chris' last='Delgado'], 5'10 SG Cherry Hill East</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delgado led the Cougars in scoring last season and is looking to do it again this season. The 5'10 guard has a good release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Delgado moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is an underrated passer and works hard on the defensive end. Delgado is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets from distance this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342690' first='Jake' last='Jones'], 6'2 SG Shawnee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342603' first='Cayden' last='Parker'], 5'11 PG Howell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342636' first='Chidi' last='Chukwurah'], PF Sayreville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2241910' first='Jaylen' last='Jones'], 5'7 PG Old Bridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2233687' first='Bazir' last='Belvin'], 6'4 SG Linden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->