Fresh Scout Reports

Kuol Deng#234

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…

Ryan Kreager#216

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.

Hakeem Weems#205

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.

Jaroslavs Pihtovs#186

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…

Theo Edema#106

C · 6-11 · Class of 2026

Cushing Academy

Standing nearly seven feet tall, with a wingspan that seems to stretch into another zip code, there’s an immediate defensive presence Theo Edema brings to the floor. When he steps onto the court, the geometry of the game shifts, as…

Gan-Erdene Solongo#179

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.

Ladarius Givan#233

C · 6-8 · Class of 2026

Petersburg

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…

Yabi Aklog#132

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Eastside Catholic

The game of basketball continues its evolution, constantly pushing for versatility at every position. Finding a true center who can stretch the floor with genuine shooting touch has become a coveted asset, and that's precisely what makes a prospect like…

Jaden Ghoreishi#224

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.

Amadou Seini#75

C · 7-1 · Class of 2026

Bella Vista Prep

A player who stands 7-foot-1 changes the entire geometry of a basketball court, dictating pace, altering shots, and creating space by his sheer presence alone. Now, imagine that immense physical advantage paired with developing instincts and a high motor. That's…

Chadrack Mpoyi#176

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…

Moustapha Diop#122

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Overtime Elite

When you're sharing the court with two future Kansas commits and holding your own, people start to pay attention. At 6-10 with defensive instincts that coaches dream about, this Georgia Tech commit is already proving that size without skill is…

Symon Ghai#178

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.

Tyshawn Duncan#140

C · 6-8 · Class of 2026

Alexandria

When you find a 6-8 center who moves like a wing and thinks the game two steps ahead, you stop what you're doing and pay attention. That's exactly what happened when college coaches got their first extended look at this…

Javonte Floyd#198

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…

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.

Aliou Dioum#177

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.

Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan#91

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

SPIRE Academy

When college scouts walk into SPIRE Academy, they're seeing one of the most loaded prep rosters in recent memory. At the center of that talent sits a 6-10 big man from small-town Ohio who's quietly becoming the anchor coaches didn't…

Jamyn Sondrup#145

C · 6-9 · Class of 2026

Springville

When a 6-9 center commits to Purdue before his junior season even starts, you know Matt Painter sees something special in the paint. The Boilermakers have built their recent success around elite big man development, and they've found their next…

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.

Jackson Kiss#117

C · 6-8 · Class of 2026

Utah Prep

Walking into the gym at Utah Prep, you notice the collection of elite talent first, then you watch how the big man operates in the post. Jackson Kiss doesn't need to be the loudest player on the floor when you're…

Favour Ibe#154

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…

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.

Will Stevens#143

C · 6-10 · Class of 2026

Davidson Day

The landscape of college basketball centers has shifted dramatically, favoring versatility and perimeter skill. But every now and then, a prospect comes along whose sheer size and foundational interior game remind you that some things in basketball will always hold…

Jackson Sheffield#129

C · 6-9 · Class of 2026

Hoover

Walk into any gym in Alabama and you'll see big men camping in the paint, battling for position with their backs to the basket. Then there's the kid at Hoover launching threes with the confidence of a guard, making coaches…

Howie Wu

C · 7-0 · Class of 2026

St. John Bosco High School

Standing 7-feet tall with a solid 245-pound frame, this Class of 2026 center possesses the rare combination of size and athleticism that college coaches dream about.

Utah basketball is brewing something special in Springville, where a young center is making waves in the Class of 2026 recruiting cycle.

Speed kills in high school basketball, and Columbus Academy has a weapon that opponents struggle to contain.

Raw athleticism in a developing frame often signals untapped potential waiting to be unlocked on the hardwood.