Players to Watch
2026 Players To Watch
Players committed to, or holding, D-I or D-II college offers, or consensus Top 5 in their state/class
Josh Smith Jr. — 6'6" Sr. Wing · North Oldham
Multiple D-I offers including Georgia, Nevada and Kennesaw State. Son of former NBA standout Josh Smith.
Multiple D-I offers including Georgia, Nevada and Kennesaw State. Son of former NBA standout Josh Smith.
Griffin Starks — 6'8" Sr. Forward · Newport
Committed to North Alabama. Son of former UC star Keith Starks.
Committed to North Alabama. Son of former UC star Keith Starks.
Sharmari Scales — 6'8" Sr. Forward · LaSalle
Committed to Wright State.
Committed to Wright State.
Aristophane (Pablo) Molima — 6'8" Sr. Power Forward · Evangel Christian
Committed to Kent State.
Committed to Kent State.
Tommy Gregg — 6'7" Sr. Wing · North Oldham
8th Region Player of the Year. D-I offers from Eastern Kentucky and Bellarmine.
8th Region Player of the Year. D-I offers from Eastern Kentucky and Bellarmine.
Ben McKinney — 6'11" Sr. Post · Newport
Transfer from Sunrise Christian. D-I offers from California, Oral Roberts and Akron, among others.
Transfer from Sunrise Christian. D-I offers from California, Oral Roberts and Akron, among others.
Pierre Rondo — 5'10" Fr. Point Guard · North Oldham
Ranked #3 freshman in the country by Prep Hoops. Son of NBA star Rajon Rondo. Averaged over 20 ppg in the State Tournament as an 8th grader.
Ranked #3 freshman in the country by Prep Hoops. Son of NBA star Rajon Rondo. Averaged over 20 ppg in the State Tournament as an 8th grader.
Jayden Wilkins — 6'1" Sr. Guard · Newport
Multiple D-I offers including Georgia State and IU-Indianapolis. Son of NBA player Damien Wilkins, grandson of NBA player Gerald Wilkins and great-nephew of NBA legend Dominique Wilkins.
Multiple D-I offers including Georgia State and IU-Indianapolis. Son of NBA player Damien Wilkins, grandson of NBA player Gerald Wilkins and great-nephew of NBA legend Dominique Wilkins.
Max Joiner — 6'5" Jr. Wing · Summit Country Day
First team all-state as a sophomore. #5 rated recruit in Ohio. Major D-I interest.
First team all-state as a sophomore. #5 rated recruit in Ohio. Major D-I interest.
Tyson Darko — 6'1" Fr. Point Guard · Evangel Christian
#2 freshman in Kentucky. D-I offer from Eastern Kentucky.
#2 freshman in Kentucky. D-I offer from Eastern Kentucky.
Myles Johnson — 6'2" Fr. Guard · Evangel Christian
#3 freshman in Kentucky. D-I offers from Eastern Kentucky and Texas San Antonio.
#3 freshman in Kentucky. D-I offers from Eastern Kentucky and Texas San Antonio.
Jaylen Parker — 6'2" Fr. Guard · LaSalle
Offer from Ohio University.
Offer from Ohio University.
Amontae Lowe — 6'0" Sr. Guard · Newport
20 ppg as a junior. Early D-I offers from Ohio U and Kent State.
20 ppg as a junior. Early D-I offers from Ohio U and Kent State.
Aaron Moore — 6'8" Fr. Post · North Oldham
Top 5 freshman in Kentucky. Nephew of NBA star Allan Houston. Major D-I prospect.
Top 5 freshman in Kentucky. Nephew of NBA star Allan Houston. Major D-I prospect.
William Peagler Jr. — 6'1" Soph. Guard · Alter
1st team all-state as a freshman. Early D-I offer from Murray State and interest from multiple D-I schools.
1st team all-state as a freshman. Early D-I offer from Murray State and interest from multiple D-I schools.
Isaiah Hill — 6'2" Soph. Guard · Sycamore
16.9 ppg as a freshman. Interest from multiple D-I programs.
16.9 ppg as a freshman. Interest from multiple D-I programs.
Braden Elam — 6'9" Sr. Post · Campbell County
Offer from D-II Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
Offer from D-II Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
Ty Rohrer — 6'3" Sr. Guard · Centerville
D-II offers from University of Charleston and Post.
D-II offers from University of Charleston and Post.
Grant Waters — 6'2" Sr. Guard · McNicholas
Has scored over 1,000 points. Offer from D-II Cedarville University.
Has scored over 1,000 points. Offer from D-II Cedarville University.
Moses Sanford IV — 5'9" Sr. Point Guard · Dunbar
Committed to D-II Central State.
Committed to D-II Central State.
Oakland Shearer — 6'4" Sr. Wing · North Oldham
Offer from D-II Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
Offer from D-II Pittsburgh-Johnstown.
Jake Grissom — 6'3" Sr. Guard · Guerin Catholic
20 ppg as a junior. Receiving D-II and some D-I interest. Member of the Indiana Jr. All-Star team.
20 ppg as a junior. Receiving D-II and some D-I interest. Member of the Indiana Jr. All-Star team.
Peyton Bakos — 6'0" Sr. Guard · Alter
Offers from D-II Tusculum and Pitt-Johnstown.
Offers from D-II Tusculum and Pitt-Johnstown.
Other Top Players
Sam Keely — 6'5" Sr. Wing · Centerville
Team's leading scorer at 13.1 ppg. D-I interest from various schools.
Team's leading scorer at 13.1 ppg. D-I interest from various schools.
DeAndre Carr-Short — 6'7" Sr. Wing · Aiken
15.8 ppg and 7.9 reb. 1st team all-league. Division I interest.
15.8 ppg and 7.9 reb. 1st team all-league. Division I interest.
Arthur Boespflug — 6'5" Sr. Wing · Evangel Christian
Division I and II interest. Played in France last year.
Division I and II interest. Played in France last year.
Jay'Mal Whitfield — 6'2" Jr. Guard · Dunbar
Player of the Year in the Dayton Public League. D-II interest.
Player of the Year in the Dayton Public League. D-II interest.
Dawsen Tucker — 6'4" Sr. Wing · Summit Country Day
Strong interest from multiple lower Division I programs. Mother, Carmen Glover, was a star at Syracuse.
Strong interest from multiple lower Division I programs. Mother, Carmen Glover, was a star at Syracuse.
Kaleb Kelly — 6'5" Jr. Wing · Northmont
District 15 Underclassman of the Year. Drawing lower Division I interest.
District 15 Underclassman of the Year. Drawing lower Division I interest.
C.J. Davis — 6'3" Jr. Wing · LaSalle
2nd team all-GCL. Projected D-I prospect by Prep Hoops.
2nd team all-GCL. Projected D-I prospect by Prep Hoops.
Ty Perkins — 6'3" Jr. Guard · Monroe
District 15 Underclassman team. 14.5 ppg.
District 15 Underclassman team. 14.5 ppg.
Liam McGeady — 6'5" Sr. Wing · St. Xavier
Led team with 12.1 ppg. First team all-GCL. Division I baseball commit to Mercer.
Led team with 12.1 ppg. First team all-GCL. Division I baseball commit to Mercer.
Carter Murans — 6'8" Sr. Wing · Guerin Catholic
Top 25 senior in Indy. Receiving D-I and D-II interest.
Top 25 senior in Indy. Receiving D-I and D-II interest.
Michael Noszka Jr. — 6'5" Sr. Shooting Guard · Roger Bacon
2nd team all-Southwest District. 42% 3-point shooter. Receiving D-II interest.
2nd team all-Southwest District. 42% 3-point shooter. Receiving D-II interest.
Luke Keller — 6'4" Soph. Wing · Guerin Catholic
Major varsity minutes as a freshman. High-level potential.
Major varsity minutes as a freshman. High-level potential.
Anthony Clemons — 6'3" Sr. Wing · Chaminade Julienne
All-GCL first team. Division I football prospect.
All-GCL first team. Division I football prospect.
Quin Higgins — 6'1" Soph. Guard · LaSalle
Varsity starter as a freshman. Top 25 freshman in Ohio per Prep Hoops.
Varsity starter as a freshman. Top 25 freshman in Ohio per Prep Hoops.
Cam Schaefer — 6'1" Soph. Guard · St. Xavier
Played major minutes as a freshman. Top 25 in Ohio per Prep Hoops.
Played major minutes as a freshman. Top 25 in Ohio per Prep Hoops.
Josiah Garrett — 6'4" Jr. Forward · Dunbar
Led the Dayton Public League in scoring at 17.8 ppg as a sophomore.
Led the Dayton Public League in scoring at 17.8 ppg as a sophomore.
Bryson Thomas-Wiggins — 6'1" Jr. Guard · Northmont
Receiving D-I interest after the summer circuit.
Receiving D-I interest after the summer circuit.
Cade Anthrop — 6'2" Jr. Wing · Campbell County
11.3 ppg.
11.3 ppg.
Hayden Rogers — 6'0" Sr. Guard · Guerin Catholic
NAIA interest.
NAIA interest.
Reco Vaughn — 6'2" Sr. Guard · Chaminade Julienne
NAIA and D-III interest.
NAIA and D-III interest.
Jayden McNeil — 6'2" Sr. Guard · Aiken
10.2 ppg. College interest at various levels.
10.2 ppg. College interest at various levels.
Dontrezz Sheppard — 6'3" Jr. Forward · Hughes
College potential per Prep Hoops.
College potential per Prep Hoops.
Mason Turner — 6'5" Jr. Post · Chaminade Julienne
D-II potential.
D-II potential.
Eli Green — 6'3" Sr. Guard · North Oldham
D-II potential. 9.2 ppg as a junior.
D-II potential. 9.2 ppg as a junior.
Thanks to Mike Roth at Prep Hoops Ohio for help in preparing this list.