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Basketball Class of 2026
Class-of-2026 list at its verified depth: the complete McDonald's All-American boys roster (official event document) at the top, then Gatorade State Players of the Year (seniors only), Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit selections, and university signing announcements. Ordering: the publicly anchored order at the top; deeper names are ordered by strength of public evidence (see methodology). Three verified seniors are held for one missing basic each (position or school) rather than published incomplete — see methodology. These are the verified names — fewer and true beats longer and padded. *Undecided = listed as undecided in the official source at publication; flagged for the weekly update.
As of October 12, 2026
| # | Player | Pos | Meas. | School | Signed / Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Smith Jr.2025-26 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year; also MaxPreps National POY and Sporting News HS Player of the Year. McDonald's All-American (official roster). Senior line from the Gatorade release: 25.1 pts, 6.0 reb, 5.3 ast, 3.0 stl; Paul VI won the WCAC and VISAA Division I tournament titles and held the No. 1 national ranking (MaxPreps). Signed with Arkansas (Zagsblog; Bleacher Report). | G | 6-2 | Paul VI Catholic (VA) | Arkansas |
| 2 | Tyran StokesMcDonald's All-American (official roster, listed undecided at announcement). Committed to Kansas on April 28, 2026 (ESPN announcement; Zagsblog). 2026 Jordan Brand Classic MVP; Naismith HS POY finalist. Senior averages as reported: 31 pts, 13 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl; Rainier Beach finished 29-1 with a second straight Washington state title (Yardbarker). | F | 6-7 | Rainier Beach (WA) | Kansas |
| 3 | Cameron WilliamsMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Gatorade National POY finalist (Bleacher Report). Signed with Duke (Sporting News roster table). | F | 6-11 | St. Mary's Catholic (AZ) | Duke |
| 4 | Jason Crowe Jr.McDonald's All-American (official roster). Gatorade National POY finalist (Bleacher Report). Played for Team USA at the 2026 Nike Hoop Summit (Bleacher Report). Signed with Missouri. | PG | 6-4 | Inglewood (CA) | Missouri |
| 5 | Caleb HoltMcDonald's All-American (official roster, undecided at announcement). Now an Arizona freshman (Fall 2026 draft-evaluation coverage). | G | 6-5 | Prolific Prep (FL) | Arizona |
| 6 | Brandon McCoy Jr.McDonald's All-American (official roster, undecided at announcement). Committed to Michigan on April 4, 2026, announced live during the Final Four alternate broadcast (SI; Bleacher Report); reaffirmed the commitment in July 2026 after a coaching change (Yahoo Sports). Led Sierra Canyon to a 30-1 record and a California state championship as a senior; Team USA gold medalist (ClutchPoints). | G | 6-5 | Sierra Canyon (CA) | Michigan |
| 7 | Deron Rippey Jr.McDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Duke (Sporting News roster table). | PG | 6-2 | Blair Academy (NJ) | Duke |
| 8 | Anthony ThompsonMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Ohio State (Sporting News roster table). | F | 6-9 | Western Reserve Academy (OH) | Ohio State |
| 9 | Bruce Branch IIIMcDonald's All-American (official roster, undecided at announcement). Signed with BYU (Sporting News roster table). | F | 6-8 | Prolific Prep (FL) | BYU |
| 10 | Taylen KinneyMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Kansas. | PG | 6-3 | Overtime Elite (GA) | Kansas |
| 11 | Maximo AdamsMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with North Carolina. | F | 6-8 | Sierra Canyon (CA) | North Carolina |
| 12 | Christian CollinsMcDonald's All-American (official roster, undecided at announcement). Signed with USC (Sporting News: USC holds three commitments from the rosters — both Ratliff twins and Collins). | F | 6-9 | St. John Bosco (CA) | USC |
| 13 | Jasiah JervisMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Michigan State. | G | 6-5 | Archbishop Stepinac (NY) | Michigan State |
| 14 | Jaxon RichardsonMcDonald's All-American (official roster, undecided at announcement). Signed with Alabama (Sporting News roster table). Son of former NBA guard Jason Richardson, himself a 1999 McDonald's All-American (Essentiallysports). | F | 6-6 | Southeastern Prep (FL) | Alabama |
| 15 | Toni BryantMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Missouri. | F | 6-10 | Southeastern Prep (FL) | Missouri |
| 16 | Adonis RatliffMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with USC. | C | 7-0 | Archbishop Stepinac (NY) | USC |
| 17 | Darius RatliffMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with USC. | C | 7-0 | Archbishop Stepinac (NY) | USC |
| 18 | Arafan DianeMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Houston. | C | 7-0 | Iowa United Prep (IA) | Houston |
| 19 | Quinn CostelloMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Michigan. | C | 6-9 | The Newman School (MA) | Michigan |
| 20 | Caleb GaskinsMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Miami (FL). | F | 6-9 | Christopher Columbus (FL) | Miami |
| 21 | Austin GoosbyMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Texas. | G | 6-5 | Dynamic Prep (TX) | Texas |
| 22 | JaShawn AndrewsMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Arkansas. | G | 6-7 | Little Rock Christian Academy (AR) | Arkansas |
| 23 | Latrell AllmondMcDonald's All-American (official roster). Signed with Oklahoma State. | F | 6-8 | Petersburg (VA) | Oklahoma State |
| 24 | Darius BivinsMcDonald's All-American (official roster, undecided at announcement). Signed with Saint Mary's on May 11, 2026 — the highest-rated recruit and first McDonald's All-American in program history (Saint Mary's athletics release; ESPN). Senior line from the school release: 17.4 pts, 4.6 ast, 3.0 stl per game. | PG | 6-1 | Bishop O'Connell (VA) | Saint Mary's |
| 25 | Jaylen AlexanderGatorade AL release — senior guard, signed Belmont. | G | — | Oxford HS (AL) | Belmont |
| 26 | Eric FiedlerGatorade CO release — senior, signed Colorado State. | Wing | — | Regis Jesuit HS (CO) | Colorado State |
| 27 | Abdou ToureGatorade CT winner page — senior, signed Arkansas. | Wing | — | Notre Dame HS (West Haven) (CT) | Arkansas |
| 28 | Anthony BrownGatorade DC release — senior, signed Vanderbilt. | G | — | Archbishop Carroll HS (DC) | Vanderbilt |
| 29 | Colben LandrewGatorade GA release — senior, signed UConn. | G | — | Wheeler HS (GA) | UConn |
| 30 | Layden KaukaGatorade HI release — senior, signed University of Hawaii-Hilo. | G | — | Kohala HS (HI) | Hawaii-Hilo |
| 31 | Luke ErtelGatorade IN release via local news (Shelby County Post) — senior, signed Purdue. | G | — | Mt. Vernon HS (IN) | Purdue |
| 32 | Colin RiceGatorade IA release via SI Iowa — senior, signed Nebraska. | G/F | — | Waukee Northwest HS (IA) | Nebraska |
| 33 | Sam Simmons Jr.Gatorade KS release (senior, state title); KCTV news confirms D1 signing with Richmond. | G | — | Olathe North HS (KS) | Richmond |
| 34 | Jake FeldhausGatorade KY release (senior; originally signed Belmont) + news reports Apr 15, 2026 — decommitted from Belmont after coaching change and committed to South Florida. | F | — | Madison Central HS (KY) | South Florida |
| 35 | Nolan AmesGatorade ME release — senior, Maine Mr. Basketball, "will attend Colby College this fall." | G | — | Camden Hills Regional HS (ME) | Colby College |
| 36 | Alex EgbuonuGatorade MA release (senior POY) + Marquette signing announcement reported by Zagsblog, Nov 6, 2025. | F | — | Lawrence Academy (MA) | Marquette |
| 37 | Cam RyansGatorade MI release — senior, signed Western Michigan. | G/F | — | Northview HS (MI) | Western Michigan |
| 38 | Christian WigginsGatorade MN release — senior, signed Iowa State. | G | — | Wayzata HS (MN) | Iowa State |
| 39 | Quentin ColemanGatorade MO release (senior POY) + Illinois athletics announcement "Coleman Signs with Fighting Illini," Apr 19, 2026. | G | — | The Principia School (MO) | Illinois |
| 40 | Lincoln RogersGatorade MT release (senior POY) + MTN Sports/SWX confirm Minnesota State Moorhead (D2). | G | — | Sentinel HS (MT) | Minnesota State Moorhead |
| 41 | Uzziah SandersGatorade NE release — senior guard, Class A state title; no college signing found in sources reviewed. | G | — | Lincoln Southwest HS (NE) | Undecided* |
| 42 | Dionte NealGatorade NC release (senior POY) + HighSchoolOT timeline — decommitted in March 2026 after coaching change, then re-committed and signed NLI with UNC Greensboro Apr 20, 2026. | G | — | Reidsville HS (NC) | UNC Greensboro |
| 43 | Carter EvansonGatorade ND release + University of North Dakota athletics signing announcement, Nov 12, 2025. | G | — | Horace HS (ND) | North Dakota |
| 44 | Isaiah WilksGatorade OK release — senior PG, Class 3A state title, signed written letter of aid with Louisiana-Lafayette. | PG | — | Millwood HS (OK) | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| 45 | Eliezer DelbreyGatorade RI release — senior guard, "remains undecided upon a collegiate destination." | G | — | Classical HS (RI) | Undecided* |
| 46 | Sam DeGrootGatorade SD release — senior, signed Augustana (D2); Argus Leader confirms. | F | — | Sioux Falls Lincoln HS (SD) | Augustana University |
| 47 | Bryson HowardGatorade TX release — senior, signed Duke. | G/F | — | Heritage HS (TX) | Duke |
| 48 | Junior CountyGatorade UT release — senior, signed UConn. | G | — | Wasatch Academy (UT) | UConn |
| 49 | Eli SancombGatorade WV release — senior, signed Liberty. | G | — | Wheeling Central Catholic HS (WV) | Liberty |
| 50 | Zavier ZensGatorade WI release via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Mar 24, 2026 — senior, Northern Iowa commit. | F/G | — | Wisconsin Lutheran HS (WI) | Northern Iowa |
| 51 | Tajh ArizaJordan Brand Classic 2026 roster (On3 news report) and SI's Nike Hoop Summit World Team roster — signed Oregon. | F | — | Link Academy (MO) | Oregon |
| 52 | Cole CloerJordan Brand Classic 2026 roster (On3 news report) — signed Alabama. | F | — | IMG Academy (FL) | Alabama |
| 53 | Vaughn KarvalaJordan Brand Classic 2026 roster (On3 news report); Indiana athletics release confirms senior season at Bella Vista Prep (Scottsdale) and signing. | F | — | CIA Bella Vista Prep (AZ) | Indiana |
| 54 | Dylan MingoJordan Brand Classic 2026 roster (On3 news report); Sporting News and Field Level Media, Feb 17, 2026 — class-of-2026 guard committed to North Carolina on ESPN's First Take. | G | — | Long Island Lutheran HS (NY) | North Carolina |
| 55 | Carlos Medlock Jr.Jordan Brand Classic 2026 roster (On3 news report, listed as Carlos Medlock); Michigan State athletics signing announcement, Nov 17, 2025. | PG | — | Link Academy (MO) | Michigan State |
| 56 | Qayden SamuelsJordan Brand Classic 2026 roster (On3 news report); Roll Tide Wire confirms selection and Alabama signing. | G | — | Bishop McNamara HS (MD) | Alabama |
| 57 | Miles SadlerJordan Brand Classic 2026 roster (On3 news report) and SI Nike Hoop Summit World Team roster — signed West Virginia. | PG | — | CIA Bella Vista Prep (AZ) | West Virginia |
| 58 | Elijah WilliamsNike Hoop Summit 2026 Team USA roster (USA Basketball announcement via SI/NBC) — signed Baylor. | F | — | TMI Episcopal (TX) | Baylor |
| 59 | Ethan TaylorNike Hoop Summit 2026 Team USA roster (USA Basketball announcement via SI/NBC); Michigan State athletics signing announcement, Nov 17, 2025. | C | — | Link Academy (MO) | Michigan State |
| 60 | Ikenna AlozieSI's Nike Hoop Summit 2026 World Team roster — senior guard, signed Houston. | G | — | Dream City Christian (AZ) | Houston |
| 61 | Sinan HuanSI's Nike Hoop Summit 2026 World Team roster + SI Purdue reporting — signed Purdue as part of its 2026 class. | C | — | Georgetown Prep (MD) | Purdue |
| 62 | Baba OladotunSI's Nike Hoop Summit 2026 World Team roster — wing, committed to Maryland. | F | — | James Hubert Blake HS (MD) | Maryland |
| 63 | Lucas MorilloSI's Nike Hoop Summit 2026 World Team roster — point guard, signed Illinois. | PG | — | The Newman School (MA) | Illinois |
| 64 | Davion AdkinsSI commitment report (class of 2026, chose Kansas over Houston/Rutgers); KU Sports confirms Bill Self's official signing announcement. Senior season at Prolific Prep (Fort Lauderdale); Dallas native. | C/F | — | Prolific Prep (FL) | Kansas |
| 65 | Sam FunchesClarion Ledger via Akron Beacon Journal, Oct 17, 2025 + SI — senior, No. 1 player in Mississippi for 2026, committed/signed Gonzaga. | C | — | Germantown HS (MS) | Gonzaga |
| 66 | Chidi NwigweSacramento State athletics (hornetsports.com), May 30, 2026 — signed, senior at Wasatch Academy. | SF | — | Wasatch Academy (UT) | Sacramento State |
| 67 | Jalen MontonatiThe Oklahoman signing-day report, Nov 12, 2025 — signed financial aid agreement with Oklahoma State. | SF | — | Owasso HS (OK) | Oklahoma State |
| 68 | Marcus JohnsonUniversity of South Carolina athletics (gamecocksonline.com), Nov 16, 2025 — signed for 2026 class; two-time Ohio Mr. Basketball. | PG | — | Garfield Heights HS (OH) | South Carolina |
| 69 | Jacob WebberAkron Beacon Journal Purdue signing-day report, Nov 12, 2025 — signed with Purdue's 2026 class. | Wing | — | La Lumiere (IN) | Purdue |
| 70 | Rivers KnightAkron Beacon Journal Purdue signing-day report, Nov 12, 2025 — signed with Purdue's 2026 class. | PF | — | La Lumiere (IN) | Purdue |
| 71 | Luke BarnettKU Sports report of Kansas's official signing announcement, Nov 13, 2025 — signed Kansas. | G | — | Mater Dei HS (CA) | Kansas |
| 72 | Trent PerryKU Sports signing-day tracker, Nov 12, 2025 — signed Kansas (Frisco, TX hometown; senior season at Link Academy). | SF | — | Link Academy (MO) | Kansas |
| 73 | Adama TambedouMaryland 2026-27 season preview — incoming freshman, MVP of the 2026 Iverson Classic. | F | — | Putnam Science Academy (CT) | Maryland |
| 74 | Austin BrownMaryland 2026-27 season preview — incoming freshman, Lufkin's all-time leading scorer (2,616 points). | F | — | Lufkin HS (TX) | Maryland |
| 75 | Cameron HolmesSI, Nov 9, 2025 — class-of-2026 wing committed to Arizona over Dayton and North Carolina; Arizona Desert Swarm confirms. | F | — | Millennium HS (AZ) | Arizona |
| 76 | Joseph HartmanMichigan athletics four-man 2026 signing announcement (Nov 14, 2025) as reported by On3 news and Maize n Brew; Detroit Free Press confirms commitment. | SG | — | The Rock School (FL) | Michigan |
| 77 | Malachi BrownMichigan athletics four-man 2026 signing announcement (Nov 14, 2025) as reported by On3 news; Detroit Free Press confirms commitment. | SF | — | Knoxville Catholic HS (TN) | Michigan |
| 78 | Julius AventMichigan State athletics official signing announcement (msuspartans.com), Nov 17, 2025. | F | — | Bergen Catholic HS (NJ) | Michigan State |
| 79 | Obinna Ekezie Jr.SI report of Louisville's official signing announcement. FLAGGED: reclassified from class of 2027 into 2026 and signed for 2026-27 (Courier Journal, May 3, 2026). | C | — | Southeastern Prep (FL) | Louisville |
| 80 | Isaac EllisSI report of Louisville's official signing announcement; Courier Journal notes he also reclassified into the 2026 class. FLAGGED: reclass-up. | G | — | Moravian Prep (NC) | Louisville |
| 81 | Boyuan ZhangSI report of Louisville's official signing announcement — forward from Garden Grove (Calif.) Veritas Academy. | F | — | Veritas Academy (CA) | Louisville |
| 82 | Mason WilliamsSI + UK Wildcats Wire (USA Today), Mar 27, 2026 — signed with Kentucky, the program's first 2026 signee; son of former NBA guard Mo Williams. | PG | — | Tennessee Collegiate Academy (TN) | Kentucky |
| 83 | Prince-Alexander MoodySI report of Indiana's press release — signed with Indiana's 2026 class. | G | — | Bishop McNamara HS (MD) | Indiana |
| 84 | Alex SmithOhio State athletics official announcement (ohiostatebuckeyes.com), Nov 12, 2025 — signed for the 2026 class (Upper Arlington, OH native; senior season at Prolific Prep). | F | — | Prolific Prep (FL) | Ohio State |
| 85 | Vuk LazarevicColumbus Dispatch, May 15, 2026 — added to Ohio State's freshman class in early May after playing 2025-26 at Wasatch Academy. | C | — | Wasatch Academy (UT) | Ohio State |
| 86 | LJ SmithEleven Warriors — five-star Ohio State commit reclassifying into the 2026 class for the upcoming season. FLAGGED: reclass-up. | G | — | Oak Hill Academy (VA) | Ohio State |
| 87 | Aidan ChronisterSI + Akron Beacon Journal, Nov 2025 — signed with Missouri's 2026 class; rated the No. 2 player in Arkansas in the class. FLAGGED: school name not captured. School verified: Missouri athletics signing release (mutigers.com, Nov. 12 2025) — senior season at The New School (Fayetteville, AR). | SF | — | The New School (AR) | Missouri |
| 88 | Bo OgdenUniversity of Texas athletics official announcement (texaslonghorns.com), Nov 19, 2025 — signed Athletic Scholarship Agreement for 2026-27. | G | — | Westlake HS (TX) | Texas |
| 89 | Joe SterlingUniversity of Texas athletics official announcement, Nov 19, 2025 — signed for 2026-27. | G | — | Harvard-Westlake (CA) | Texas |
| 90 | Coleman ElkinsUniversity of Texas athletics official announcement, Nov 19, 2025 — signed for 2026-27. | C | — | Blair Academy (NJ) | Texas |
| 91 | Dean RueckertESPN 2026-27 roster roundup + On3 news — BYU 2026 signee, No. 91 in SC Next 100. FLAGGED: school/state not captured. School verified: BYU athletics signing release (byucougars.com, Nov. 12 2025) — Timpview HS (Provo, UT) senior, Utah 5A Player of the Year. | SF | — | Timpview HS (UT) | BYU |
| 92 | Marquis ClarkUniversity of Tennessee athletics official announcement (utsports.com), Nov 18, 2025 — signed in the class of 2026. | G | — | Whitney Young HS (IL) | Tennessee |
| 93 | Ralph ScottUniversity of Tennessee athletics announcement, Nov 18, 2025 + Knoxville News Sentinel — signed; played at IMG Academy. | Wing | — | IMG Academy (FL) | Tennessee |
| 94 | Chris Washington Jr.Knoxville News Sentinel, Apr 16, 2026 — signed with Tennessee's 2026 class per school release; two-time state champion, Tennessee Mr. Basketball. | F | — | Providence Christian Academy (TN) | Tennessee |
| 95 | Yusef Gray Jr.Iowa State athletics official announcement (cyclones.com), Nov 12, 2025 — signed for 2026-27. | G | — | West Allis Central HS (WI) | Iowa State |
| 96 | Jackson KissIowa State athletics official announcement, Nov 12, 2025 — signed for 2026-27. | F | — | Utah Prep (UT) | Iowa State |
| 97 | Dorian Rinaldo-KomlanIowa State athletics official announcement, Nov 12, 2025 — signed for 2026-27 (French native; senior season at SPIRE). | F | — | SPIRE Academy (OH) | Iowa State |