Brady Gabbard Brady Gabbard 6'6" | PF Holy Cross-Covington | 2026 State KY is averaging 17.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He enters off a strong showing at the 2025 Boys Gateway Holiday Classic at Montgomery County, where Holy Cross claimed the championship and Gabbard recorded scoring performances of 21, 16, and 34 points. His length allows him to score effectively both at the rim and from the perimeter, and he plays above the rim on the glass. Gabbard competes inside on both ends of the floor, using his size and physicality to impact the game as a scorer and rebounder.

Gabbard is a bruising power forward who had a big AAU summer and looks to ride that momentum into his Senior season. Brady can score around the bucket but has also shown he can stretch out away from the rim as well as put the ball on the floor and attack the paint.

Brady Gabbard Brady Gabbard 6'6" | PF Holy Cross-Covington | 2026 State KY blends size, athleticism, and polish, giving him the versatility to play multiple spots on the floor. He’s smooth for his frame, moves well without the ball, and has the bounce to finish above the rim. On the perimeter, he spaces the floor with a confident jumper and shows flashes of creating off the dribble. With his length, shooting touch, and all-around skill set, Gabbard projects as one of the top players in the Ninth Region this season.

Brady Gabbard Brady Gabbard 6'6" | PF Holy Cross-Covington | 2026 State KY has all the tools to be one of the top talents in Northern Kentucky. At 6’6″, he’s a force inside and isn’t afraid to make defenders pay, often with a powerful dunk. Playing alongside a balanced Holy Cross squad full of scorers, Gabbard still finds ways to make his presence felt. He can score the ball himself, and his size makes him a tough cover from the perimeter, especially when shooting from deep. He moves well without the ball, frequently cutting to the rim for easy finishes. Gabbard continues to develop his game, and a big senior season is on the horizon.

One of Mike Roth’s favorite players in the 2026 class, Gabbard is the biggest mover in this update. Climbing from 213th all the way to 50th on the back of a strong AAU spring. As a Junior, Brady averaged 13 points and 4 rebounds per game for a Holy Cross team that was a big surprise in the 9th region. Scholarship level schools looking for a big wing/forward should check out Gabbard and Moss Elite this summer.

Moss Elite was missing multiple players this weekend which allowed for some new names to step up in bigger roles. One of those guys was Gabbard who took advantage of offensive opportunities with a handful of jumpers from the perimeter. A stretch forward who can play above the rim, Gabbard had a pickpocket steal that led to a transition slam dunk that got his team fired up. Combine his size and shooting ability with some flashes off the dribble and Gabbard is a player who has a high upside and is very intriguing. If Gabbard can add some muscle and consistently impact the game on both ends of the court, I could definitely see some scholarship programs calling about him before the summer is over.

Gabbard is a smooth operating swingman who showed his versatility with his play. He spaced the floor effortlessly and shoots a clean ball with a green light release. He has the ability to be a bunch scorer with his volume scoring tendencies. Gabbard showed off his athleticism by finishing above the rim. Hoping against hope that Gabbard can find a way to add more weight onto his rail thin frame. He would be a great candidate for a postgrad year.

A tough loss for Holy Cross against one of the better teams from Cincinnati, the perimeter shooting ability of Gabbard stood out to me on Saturday. A wing forward who showed confidence off the catch, Gabbard caught fire in the second half and helped keep his team competitive throughout. If Gabbard can impact the game in ways besides spacing the floor, he could be a nice small college prospect by the time his senior season rolls around.