2026 Rankings: Top 10 Prospects in Non-Public A
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Our Class of 2026 debut rankings are live and we can’t help but look forward to the 2023-2024 high school season this winter! I’ve broken down the top prospects in Non-Public A around the state, with a little flashback on…
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Continue ReadingOur Class of 2026 debut rankings are live and we can’t help but look forward to the 2023-2024 high school season this winter! I’ve broken down the top prospects in Non-Public A around the state, with a little flashback on how the players and their respective teams fared last season. These rising sophomores will look to assert their dominance this upcoming season in hopes of climbing the ranks on the update before the year’s end. There’s a plethora of talent around the Garden State, so let’s break it down:
Addy Platt Addy Platt 5'11" | SG Pope John | 2026 State NJ | 5’11” | SG
State Rank: #2 | Position Rank: #1
2022-2023 season averages: 12.7 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 3.3 apg, 3 bpg, 3.2 spg
2022-2023 season totals: 380 points, 303 rebounds, 100 assists, 90 blocks, 95 steals
Player Highlights:
- 1 triple-double
- 12 double-doubles
- Season highs: 27 points vs Wallkill Valley, 20 rebounds vs Wallkill Valley, 7 assists vs Morris Hills, 8 blocks Morristown, 10 steals vs Ridge
Team Performance:
- 21-9 overall record (6-4 in NJAC American); North Jersey, Non-Public A Final (51-42 loss to Immaculate Heart)
Madison Kocis Madison Kocis 5'11" | PG St. John Vianney | 2026 State NJ | 5’11” | PG
State Rank: #3 | Position Rank: #1
2022-2023 season averages: 7.9 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.6 spg
2022-2023 season totals: 254 points, 72 rebounds, 43 assists, 52 steals
Player Highlights:
- 11 games in double-figure scoring
- Season highs: 20 points vs Freehold Borough, 5 rebounds vs Freehold Borough, Gill St. Bernard’s, St. Rose & Red Bank Catholic, 5 assists vs University, 6 steals vs Freehold Borough
Team Performance:
- 31-1 overall record (10-0 in Shore A Central); Non-Public A State Final (65-55 loss to Immaculate Heart)
Addison Nyemchek Addison Nyemchek 6'1" | CG Red Bank Catholic | 2026 State NJ | 6’0″ | CG
State Rank: #5 | Position Rank: #2
2022-2023 season averages: 9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.6 spg
2022-2023 season totals: 242 points, 128 rebounds, 68 assists, 19 blocks, 43 steals
Player Highlights:
- 13 games in double-figure scoring
- Season highs: 18 points vs St. Rose, 8 rebounds vs Neumann-Goretti (PA) & St. Rose, 5 assists vs Neumann-Goretti (PA) & Red Bank Regional, 3 blocks vs St. Rose, 7 steals vs Middletown South
Team Performance:
- 26-3 overall record (10-0 in Shore B North); South Jersey, Non-Public A Semifinal (43-38 loss to St. John Vianney)
Katie Liggio Katie Liggio 5'9" | SG Red Bank Catholic | 2026 State NJ | 5’9″ | SG
State Rank: #9 | Position Rank: #3
2022-2023 season averages: 7 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 1.1 apg
2022-2023 season totals: 203 points, 51 rebounds, 32 assists, 24 steals
Player Highlights:
- 9 games in double-figure scoring
- 41 3-pointers made
- Season highs: 16 points vs Middletown South, 5 rebounds vs Middletown South, 4 assists vs New Providence, 2 steals (8 times)
Team Performance:
- 26-3 overall record (10-0 in Shore B North); South Jersey, Non-Public A Semifinal (43-38 loss to St. John Vianney)
Tessa Liggio Tessa Liggio 5'7" | PG Red Bank Catholic | 2026 State NJ | 5’7″ | PG
State Rank: #15 | Position Rank: #4
2022-2023 season averages: 4.8 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.5 spg
2022-2023 season totals: 139 points, 70 rebounds, 81 assists, 43 steals
Player Highlights:
- 4 games in double-figure scoring
- 22 3-pointers made
- Season highs: 12 points vs New Providence, 6 rebounds vs St. John Vianney, 6 assists vs Rumson-Fair Haven & Red Bank Regional, 4 steals vs Mount St. Mary, Middletown South & Middletown North
Team Performance:
- 26-3 overall record (10-0 in Shore B North); South Jersey, Non-Public A Semifinal (43-38 loss to St. John Vianney)
Jordan Barnes Jordan Barnes 5'11" | SF St. Thomas Aquinas | 2026 State NJ | 5’11” | SF
State Rank: #16 | Position Rank: #2
2022-2023 season averages: 4.8 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.2 bpg
2022-2023 season totals: 135 points, 123 rebounds, 17 assists, 34 blocks, 22 steals
Player Highlights:
- 2 double-doubles
- Season highs: 16 points vs South Brunswick, 19 rebounds vs South Brunswick, 3 assists vs South Brunswick & Union Catholic, 9 blocks vs Piscataway & 4 steals vs JP Stevens
Team Performance:
- 22-7 overall record (13-0 in GMC Red); South Jersey, Non-Public A Quarterfinal (47-38 loss to Red Bank Catholic)
Lola Giordano Lola Giordano 5'8" | PG Red Bank Catholic | 2026 State NJ | 5’8″ | PG
State Rank: #19 | Position Rank: #5
2022-2023 season averages: 4.2 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.5 spg
2022-2023 season totals: 117 points, 54 rebounds, 53 assists, 43 steals
Player Highlights:
- 2 games in double-figure scoring
- Season highs: 12 points vs Donovan Catholic, 5 rebounds vs Mount St. Mary & Holmdel, 6 assists vs Donovan Catholic, 6 steals vs Lacey
Team Performance:
- 26-3 overall record (10-0 in Shore B North); South Jersey, Non-Public A Semifinal (43-38 loss to St. John Vianney)
Teagan Drennan Teagan Drennan 5'10" | CG Trinity Hall | 2026 State NJ | 5’10” | CG
State Rank: #22 | Position Rank: #3
2022-2023 season averages: 7 ppg, 4 rpg
2022-2023 season totals: 190 points, 104 rebounds, 23 assists, 24 steals
Player Highlights:
- 5 games in double-figure scoring
- Season highs: 17 points vs Rumson-Fair Haven, 8 rebounds vs Holmdel, 3 assists vs Middletown South & Donovan Catholic, 2 blocks vs Shawnee, 4 steals vs Freehold Twp
Team Performance:
- 22-6 overall record (8-0 in Shore A North); South Jersey, Non-Public A Quarterfinal (56-55 loss to Camden Catholic)
Kayla Duncan Kayla Duncan 5'4" | PG Franklin | 2026 State NJ | 5’4″ | PG
State Rank: #23 | Position Rank: #7
2022-2023 season averages: 11 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 4 apg, 3.1 spg
2022-2023 season totals: 243 points, 85 rebounds, 88 assists, 12 blocks, 69 steals
Player Highlights:
- 14 games in double-figure scoring
- 35 3-pointers made
- Season highs: 21 points vs Johnson, 8 rebounds vs Johnson, 9 assists vs Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 3 blocks vs Dayton, 7 steals vs Gov. Livingston & Plainfield
Team Performance:
- 8-14 overall record (5-7 in UCC Mountain); South Jersey, Non-Public A First Round (92-48 loss to St. Thomas Aquinas)
Stella Lockhart Stella Lockhart 6'1" | CG St. John Vianney | 2026 State NJ | 6’0″ | CG
State Rank: #25 | Position Rank: #4
2022-2023 season averages: 6.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.6 apg (last season with Gill St. Bernard’s)
2022-2023 season totals: 106 points, 64 rebounds, 27 assists, 13 steals
Player Highlights:
- 4 games in double-figure scoring
- Season highs: 18 points vs Hillsborough, 10 rebounds vs Hunterdon Central, 5 assists vs Franklin, 4 steals vs Bridgewater-Raritan
Team Performance:
- 18-9 overall record (8-2 in Skyland Delaware); North Jersey, Non-Pubic B Quarterfinal (55-49 loss to Montclair Immaculate); Prep A Tournament First Round (63-46 loss to Blair)