6’0 ’26 Braylen Todd (Carolina Riptide)
Although this roster has a healthy mix of sophomores and juniors, someone like Todd should already be a target for college coaches. The appeal of a smart, tough, fundamentally sound floor general should be pretty obvious. Todd knows how to run a team with pace while consistently getting others involved and applying efficient scoring pressure when needed. He’s very poised and unselfish. Todd handles the ball with care, breaks down opponents, and touches the paint with regularity. He displays great body control and finishes well for his size, but can also knock down perimeter jumpers at a quality rate. Todd defends with terrific energy at the point of attack. Expect him to be a priority for various programs.
6’8 ’26 Will Bush (Upward Stars Upstate)
There simply aren’t that many “blue-collar” type big men in the current grassroots landscape, which is what makes Bush so intriguing. He’s a strong, skilled big man with a sturdy frame, high motor, and great feel for the game. Bush naturally finds ways to make an impact through his two-way energy. He consistently makes hustle plays and finds ways to stay involved in the rebounding battle. Bush is skilled enough to advance the ball in transition but knows how to locate a guard and properly run the floor in transition. He displays touch on the block and spaces the floor at a high percentage.
6’2 ’26 Jackson Pait (Charleston Raptors)
The Charleston Raptors have a variety of impactful pieces within their roster, but Pait clearly shines as a leader and focal point for this group. He’s a balanced floor general who can fill it up as a scorer or consistently create offense for others. Pait dictates the action with nice pace and poise. He handles the ball well, knocks down perimeter jumpers, and sees the floor well when attacking. Pait has gotten stronger and more physical over the recent months while still maintaining his high level of skill.
6’4 ’26 Colin Lamb (Eastern Carolina Phenomz)
Given everything Lamb did to assert himself as a focal point for this group, it’s easy to see his appeal. He’s a long, wiry wing with an excellent combination of size, skill, and versatility. Lamb is comfortable running the offense or playing without the ball. He showcased the ability to score from all levels, including posting up smaller players and spotting up along the perimeter. Lamb is a willing passer who sees the floor well and makes smart decisions with the ball in his hands. He utilizes his ridiculous length well to finish, rebound, and force turnovers defensively. Lamb will only continue to progress as his body develops.
6’9 ’26 John Little (Wildcats Elite)
Although he was a new name for colleges to monitor, it didn’t take long for coaches to start getting involved with Little. At 6-foot-9 with long arms and a physically developed frame, he already has an enticing array of tools. He’s already very strong and naturally overwhelms opponents around the basket on both ends of the floor. Little finds success through rebounding, altering shots defensively, and filling the lane in transition. Showed the ability to knock down a three-pointer off the catch. He still has considerable upside remaining.