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Three More 2026 Standouts from Early Spring

11, Apr 2023

Three More 2026 Standouts from Early Spring

It wasn’t my intention to make this an homage to Game Elite, but that’s how it worked out in my notebook. So it goes. 

Seriously though, the program is stacked with talent from the top down, and I got the chance to see all of their teams in action this past weekend at Tip-Off Classic. As I continue to establish opinions on the 2026 class, these three have continually proven themselves. 

 

Related: 2026 Standouts from Early Spring | 15U Standouts from HoopSeen Tip-Off

 

Caleb Holt

New Market, AL

Class
2026
|
Position
SF
|
Height
6' 5"
|
School Team
National
3
National Pos. Rank
2
State
1
State Pos. Rank
1

 

I haven’t started to seriously think about 2026 rankings yet, but when the time comes, I’d imagine that Caleb Holt will be somewhere near the top of the class. Right now, he’s playing up in the 17U division with Game Elite, and he doesn’t look like a freshman while playing with and against some of the top 2024s in the country. His athleticism and overall scoring prowess are impressive for such a young player. Holt scores on all levels consistently. He has all the makings of a superstar. Hell, he already is one. 

 

Moustapha Diop

Marietta, GA

Class
2026
|
Position
PF
|
Height
6' 9"
|
School Team
National
25
National Pos. Rank
5
State
1
State Pos. Rank
1

 

Moustapha Diop has as high of a ceiling as anyone I’ve seen in the 2026 class. Anyone. He isn’t close to reaching his ceiling yet, but he’s clearly ahead of the game as far as a foundational projection goes. At 6-foot-9, Diop is a long rim-protector, and he’s mobile enough to spend some time on the perimeter on both ends. He’s shown some touch on his jumper, and that part of his game should keep advancing. It’s hard to be anything but excited about Diop’s future. 

 

Devin Hutcherson

Atlanta, GA

Class
2026
|
Position
SG
|
Height
6' 4"
|
National
WL
National Pos. Rank
WL
State
4
State Pos. Rank
2

 

Hutcherson has a chance to be one of the Peach State’s best guards/wings down the line. He’s already among the best in his class. He leaves his mark on games all over the floor. Defense, rebounding, scoring from multiple levels, Hutcherson does a lot when he’s on the court. At the Tip-Off Classic, he was consistently great for Game Elite as a leading scorer and overall do-everything player. 


 


Josh Tec
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Josh Tec is a Georgia State graduate with a degree in journalism. Tec aspires to work in basketball media as his career continues. At Georgia State, he graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors and was recognized as a leader in the classroom. Outside of basketball, Tec loves movies and perpetually seeks out his next favorite film.