Fresh Scout Reports

Ladarius Givan#229

C · 6-8 · Class of 2026

John Marshall

When you watch tape from John Marshall's championship run, one thing becomes clear immediately: they have a legitimate anchor in the paint who understands how to use his size. At 6-8, Ladarius Givan controls games through presence and fundamentals rather…

Hakeem Weems#228

C · 6-9 · Class of 2026

IMG Academy

When you're 6-9 at IMG Academy but still flying under the radar, something's not adding up. Either the recruiting world hasn't caught up to Hakeem Weems yet, or there's development still happening behind closed doors.

Miles Flemons#297

C · 6-7 · Class of 2026

Tulsa Union

A 6-7 center with room to grow and untapped potential has already made his college choice ahead of schedule.

Sifeng Huan#294

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

St. Andrew's Episcopal

Standing tall at 6-10, this emerging big man from St. Andrew's Episcopal is beginning to turn heads as a legitimate interior presence in the 2026 class.

Darnell Lloyd#289

C · 6-9 · Class of 2026

Perkiomen School

Standing 6-9 with room to grow, this emerging big man from Pennsylvania prep basketball is beginning to turn heads as he develops his interior presence.

Ty Laur#287

C · 6-8 · Class of 2026

Pinckneyville Community

A towering presence in the paint with surprising mobility for his frame, this Illinois big man is quietly building momentum as one of the state's most intriguing interior prospects.

Jahadi White Jr.#284

C · 6-8 · Class of 2026

East St. Louis

Standing 6-8 in the paint, this East St. Louis big man is quietly developing into one of the Midwest's most intriguing interior prospects.

Al'Tariq Reevey#267

C · 6-8 · Class of 2026

Hillcrest Prep

Standing 6-8 with developing skills in the paint, this Arizona prep center is beginning to turn heads as he refines his interior presence.

Ryan Kreager#202

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Faribault Senior

When a 6-10 big man from small-town Minnesota commits to Loyola this early in the process, it raises eyebrows around recruiting circles. Ryan Kreager's pledge to the Ramblers suggests Porter Moser's staff sees something others might be sleeping on.

Kuol Deng#192

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Oak Hill Academy

When you roll up to Oak Hill Academy practice and see three talented players anchoring the paint, the 6-10 frame moving with surprising fluidity catches your eye first. That's Kuol Deng, a 2026 center who's still learning just how good…

Jaroslavs Pihtovs#174

C · 6-9 · Class of 2026

Archbishop Riordan

When you find a 6-9 big man who can run the floor and finish with both hands in the Bay Area basketball scene, coaches take notice. Jaroslavs Pihtovs has been doing exactly that for Archbishop Riordan, anchoring one of the…

Symon Ghai#285

C · 7-3 · Class of 2026

The Academy of Central Florida

Finding a legitimate 7-3 center who can move his feet and has actual basketball instincts is like striking oil in your backyard.

Yabi Aklog#146

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Eastside Catholic

When a 6-10 center pulls up from three with confidence in AAU gyms, coaches stop their conversations and reach for their phones. That's been the story with Yabi Aklog all summer, as the Washington commit has been turning heads with…

Jaden Ghoreishi#216

C · 6-9 · Class of 2026

Mt. Spokane

When a 6-9 center from eastern Washington locks up his college commitment as a junior, coaches take notice. The early decision speaks volumes about both the player's confidence and the programs that see something special developing in the Pacific Northwest.

Gan-Erdene Solongo#166

C · 7-0 · Class of 2026

La Lumiere School

When you watch La Lumiere practice, there's this moment where the 7-footer from Mongolia quietly alters three straight possessions without touching the ball. That's the Gan-Erdene Solongo experience in a nutshell.

Moustapha Diop#113

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Overtime Elite

The footwork catches your eye first — smooth drop steps and soft touch around the rim that you don't typically see from a 6-10 teenager still growing into his frame. When Georgia Tech locked up Moustapha Diop's commitment, they secured…

Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan#103

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

SPIRE Academy

When you're 6-10 and playing alongside three top-50 recruits at SPIRE Academy, you better find ways to make an impact beyond just being tall. Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan has done exactly that, earning his way into the top 103 nationally and securing…

Aliou Dioum#194

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Bella Vista Prep

Walk into any Bella Vista Prep practice and your eyes immediately drift to the 6-10 frame anchoring the paint. When that kid starts moving with unexpected fluidity for his size, you know you're watching something special.

Javonte Floyd#193

C · 6-9 · Class of 2026

Cedar Grove

When you watch tape of Cedar Grove's defense anchoring the paint, you see exactly why UCLA prioritized size and length in their 2026 class. The Bruins locked up a 6-9 center who understands that rim protection wins games long before…

Tyshawn Duncan#119

C · 6-8 · Class of 2026

Alexandria

When you watch film of a big man who moves with the fluidity of a wing and processes the game like a point guard, you stop what you're doing and take notes. That's exactly what happens when Tyshawn Duncan steps…

Louisiana's prep basketball scene continues to develop intriguing big men, and one name generating early buzz is making his mark at the private school level.

A dominant force in the paint is emerging from the Class of 2026, putting up impressive double-double performances that are turning heads across the region.

The center position in high school basketball continues to evolve, and promising big men who can adapt to modern schemes are increasingly valuable commodities.

Jamyn Sondrup#134

C · 6-9 · Class of 2026

Springville

When a 6-9 center from small-town Utah locks up a commitment to Purdue before his junior season even starts, you pay attention. Jamyn Sondrup has that kind of presence around the rim that makes coaches rearrange their recruiting boards.

Favour Ibe#153

C · 7-1 · Class of 2026

Mt. Zion Prep

When a 7-1 center moves with genuine fluidity and actually wants to play in the paint, college coaches take notice. That's the reality with this Maryland commit who's already drawing legitimate high-major interest despite being relatively new to the national…

Jackson Kiss#106

C · 6-8 · Class of 2026

Utah Prep

Playing center next to the nation's top recruit isn't easy, but watching the 6-8 big man from Utah Prep command his space in practice sessions tells you everything about his mental makeup. Jackson Kiss doesn't get rattled when AJ Dybantsa…

Standing tall in the paint for Olentangy Liberty, this 2026 center is beginning to make his presence felt in Ohio's competitive high school basketball landscape.

Chadrack Mpoyi#167

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Crean Lutheran

When you see a 6-10 frame moving with legitimate coordination and soft hands around the basket, you stop what you're doing and pay attention. Chadrack Mpoyi has been putting up video game numbers for Crean Lutheran, including a 31-point, 17-rebound…

Will Stevens#145

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Davidson Day

When you find a 6-10 center who can run the floor and protect the rim while playing smart basketball, you've got something special. Few big men in the 2026 class combine size, athleticism, and basketball IQ quite like this Davidson…

Jackson Sheffield#138

C · 6-9 · Class of 2026

Hoover

When a 6-foot-9 center can step away from the basket and knock down threes consistently, college coaches take notice. That versatility is exactly what has Vanderbilt feeling confident about their early commitment from Jackson Sheffield.