The Complete Canadian Recruitment Guide – NPA Canada
The National Preparatory Association continues to cement itself as the premier pipeline for Canadian talent, with a slate of high-level performances, breakout stars, and a growing list of NCAA-caliber prospects. With recruitment heating up across the league, this guide provides college coaches with a full breakdown of offers, commitments, and major storylines, along with a position-by-position look at the top available 2026 prospects.
ROYAL CROWN: THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
The reigning champions look poised for a repeat run. Royal Crown remains undefeated in NPA play, setting the early benchmark for the rest of the league. Their veteran core continues to perform at a championship level.
Jacob MacGregor — 6’4” | 2026 | G
Offers: NIU, Morehead State, UIC
Kymani Walters — 6’3” | 2027 | G
Offers: Canisius, Sam Houston State
Caleb Zhu — 6’10” | 2026 | PF/C
Offers: Stetson, NIU
JACOB MCGREGOR: EARLY MVP FAVOURITE?
FORT ERIE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY: A PROVEN PIPELINE OF NEXT-LEVEL TALENT
Few programs in Canada match Fort Erie’s consistency in producing NCAA-ready guards and high-major wings. FEIA once again looks like a powerhouse, headlined by three committed 2026 guards and the top-ranked 2027 prospect in the country.
Promis Nlandu — 6’4” | 2026 | G
Committed: George Washington
Anthony Ponga — 6’5” | 2026 | G
Committed: Cal State Fullerton
Eli Jolin — 6’7” | 2026 | G
Committed: Santa Clara
Gael Bilodeau — 6’10” | 2027 | F
Offers: Boston University
Mahliq Guiseppi-Kitson — 6’6” | 2026 | F
Offers: Providence, Stonehill, UIC, Sam Houston St., UTRGV, Arizona St.
Deng Ngor — 6’7” | 2027 | F
Offers: Florida State, Colorado State, George Mason, Arizona State, St. Bonaventure, George Washington
TJ St. Louis — 7’1” | 2026 | C
Offers: Eastern Michigan
ELI JOLIN: SANTA CLARA COMMIT ASCENDS TO SUPERSTAR LEVEL
F.E.I.A.’s Eli Jolin (6’6 SG, 2026) has taken yet another leap. His scoring efficiency, shot creation, and on-ball defence now place him in the conversation for best player in the country, regardless of class. Santa Clara is getting a polished, physically mature, high-impact two-way player.
CRESTWOOD PREP
Isaiah Hamilton — 6’8” | 2028 | SF
Offers: Alabama, Florida State, Oregon, Villanova, Missouri, Syracuse, Arizona State, St. Bonaventure, Louisiana, LIU, Georgia Tech, UCSB, UNLV
Isaiah Clarke — 6’8” | 2028 | F
Offers: Florida State, Georgia Tech, UNLV, LIU
Mikahael Bartley — 6’3” | 2028 | PG
Offers: University of Fort Lauderdale
Malakhi Philips — 6’4” | 2026 | PG
Offers: California (Cal)
THE 2028 PHENOMS: HAMILTON & CLARKE
Crestwood Prep features two of the best long-term prospects in North America.
Isaiah Hamilton — 6’7 W, 2028
Hamilton’s breakout was the biggest storyline of Session One. His production was extraordinary:
24 PPG, 7 RPG, 3.7 SPG, 3.2 BPG.
His physical tools and motor already project him as a future pro, and his recruitment reflects that — Alabama, Villanova, Oregon, Florida State, Georgia Tech and many more.
Isaiah Clarke — 6’8 F, 2028
A top-two player nationally in the class, Clarke’s blend of length, mobility, and shooting touch has earned him offers from Florida State, UNLV, Georgia Tech, and LIU. Together, Hamilton and Clarke form the most dominant young frontcourt in the country.
KING HEIGHTS ACADEMY
Yousaf Ahmad — 6’7” | 2026 | PG
Offers: UT Martin, LIU, Jacksonville
YOUSAF AHMAD: THE MOST PRODUCTIVE PLAYER IN THE COUNTRY RIGHT NOW
King Heights Academy’s 2026 6’7 PG Yousaf Ahmad put up video-game numbers over the opening session. Among all players:
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Top 10 in PPG (19.3)
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1st in RPG (11.3)
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3rd in APG (5.3)
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1st in BPG (3.0)
BCP’S TEZIAH MALCOLM MAKING A NATIONAL STATEMENT
Brampton City Prep’s Teziah Malcolm (6’5 SG, 2026) continues to validate his national ranking with production, consistency, and downhill ability. His stock is rising as fast as any guard in the league.
ALESSANDRO ACOSTA-REYES — A 2027 NAME TO KNOW
Lincoln Prep’s 6’7 G Alessandro Acosta-Reyes flashed significant upside as one of the most intriguing long-term prospects in the class. At 6’7 with guard skills, fluidity, and shooting touch, he’s positioned to rise quickly with more opportunity.
RIDLEY COLLEGE: CANADA’S MOST UNDERRATED POWER
Ridley has quietly emerged as one of the best overall teams in the country. Their two-headed backcourt/wing combination fuels their success:
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2026 6’0 PG Caleb Roberts — Elite two-way PG with a Canisius offer.
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2026 6’4 SG Quinten Ethier — Pro level shooter and one of the top 3&D Guard/Wings in the NPA.
Expect Ridley to be in the mix deep into championship season.
EDGE PREP: THE FINALISTS ARE RELOADED
Last year’s finalists look dangerous again with a blend of returning talent and key additions.
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Malachi Richmond — 6’3 PG, 2026 (Eastern Washington commit)
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Patrick Anamali — 6’8 F, 2026 (NIU offer)
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Kian Tyson — 6’7 W, 2026 — A major addition that gives Edge new lineup versatility.
With Richmond’s leadership and Anamali’s interior presence, Edge is primed for another championship push.
Patrick Anamali — 6’8” | 2026 | PF
Offers: Northern Illinois (NIU)
Malachi Richmond — 6’2” | 2026 | PG
Committed: Eastern Washington
POLARIS PREP: A WELL-OILED INTERNATIONAL MACHINE
Polaris Prep once again showcases one of the most structurally sound and disciplined systems in the NPA. Their roster features a strong European influence, giving them a unique identity built on fundamentals, size, and high-IQ basketball. Led by 7’1 C Stefan Susic from Montenegro, 6’8 PF Nikola Nesterovic from Slovenia, and 6’6 SF Mikail Atakan from Turkey, Polaris boasts one of the most diverse and tactically polished lineups in the league. Their athletes come in with advanced footwork, spacing concepts, and team-oriented habits—resulting in a reliable, system-driven program that competes with the top teams every session. Polaris continues to operate as a well-oiled machine, blending international experience with North American athleticism to produce consistently competitive teams.
TRI-CITY PREP: THE DYNAMIC DUO DRIVING THEIR OFFENSE
Tri-City Prep is powered by one of the most dangerous one-two punches in the entire NPA: Stefan Ilic and Harry Shellhammer. Ilic, a 6’10 PF with offers from Arizona State, UIC, Stonehill, and East Carolina, is one of the most skilled and physically imposing forwards in the league—an inside-out mismatch who controls the paint and anchors their defence. Beside him is Harry Shellhammer, the reigning NPA scoring champion and widely regarded as the top shooter in the country. His deep range, quick release, and fearlessness coming off movement make him a constant problem for defences.
Stefan Ilic — 6’10” | 2027 | PF
Offers: Arizona State, Stonehill, UIC, East Carolina
KAREEM ALJAIBAT: THE NEXT RNS STAR
RNS has another breakout scorer in 2027 6’7 G Kareem Aljaibat, who exploded for 38 points vs Crestwood — one of the best single-game performances of the session. His blend of size and perimeter skill makes him a legitimate d1 prospect.
C.S.J.V: REPPING QUEBEC
Elohim Bongeli — 6’3” | 2026 | SG
Offers: Canisius
HODAN PREP
Zach Downer — 6’6” | 2027 | SG
Offers: LIU, Stonehill, Youngstown State, San Francisco
Ian McBride — 6’9” | 2026 | PF/C
Offers: Stonehill
ST. JUDE’S ACADEMY: A BACKCOURT BREAKING OUT
St. Jude’s opened the season with one of the most productive guard tandems in the NPA. Kemar Grant (6’4 SG, 2026) emerged as one of the league’s most versatile two-way guards—ranking among the top rebounders and assist leaders in Session One. His ability to impact the game without needing volume touches has made him a stabilizing force for St. Jude’s.
Alongside him, CJ Nelson (6’2 PG, 2026) delivered one of the biggest scoring explosions of the session, leading the entire NPA at 27.5 PPG. Nelson’s blend of pace, shot creation, and fearlessness in big moments gives St. Jude’s a true go-to option every night.
Kemar Grant — 6’4” | 2026 | SG
Offers: Stonehill
Elijah Patterson — 6’4” | 2026 | PG
Offers: Northwestern State
BEST AVAILABLE 2026 PROSPECTS — POSITION BY POSITION
POINT GUARDS
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Yousaf Ahmad — 6’7 PG, King Heights
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Jacob McGregor — 6’4 G, Royal Crown
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Caleb Roberts — 6’0 PG, Ridley
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Andy Gemao — 6’2 PG, Royal Crown
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Malakhi Philips — 6’4 PG, Crestwood
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Isaiah Olunloyo — 6’4 SG/PG, Brampton City Prep
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Mansley Dorneval — 6’2 SG/PG, C.S.J.V.
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Daunte Jones — 6’3 PG Hodan Prep
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Beiva Cabant — 5’11 PG, Royal Crown
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Adam Elaheebucus — 6’4 G, F.E.I.A.
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Abdel Sanogo — 6’3 G, C.S.J.V.
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Jaylen Simmons — 6’0 G, Lincoln Prep
- Elijah Patterson – 6’4 PG, St. Jude’s
SHOOTING GUARDS
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Quinten Ethier — 6’4 SG, Ridley
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Teziah Malcolm — 6’5 SG, Brampton City Prep
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Harry Shellhammer — 6’4 SG, Tri-City Prep
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Elohim Bongeli — 6’3 SG, C.S.J.V.
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Isaiah Headley-Smith — 6’5 SG, Royal Crown
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Kemar Grant — 6’4 SG, St. Jude’s
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CJ Nelson — 6’2 PG/SG, St. Jude’s
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Nicolas Logan — 6’6 SG, King Heights
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Antoine Pusey — 6’0 G, Brampton City Prep
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Ariik Pech — 6’6 SG, Crestwood
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George Nasir — 6’5 SG, Tri-City Prep
SMALL FORWARDS / WINGS
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Patrick Anamali — 6’8 F, Edge Prep
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Mahliq Guiseppi-Kitson — 6’6 F, F.E.I.A.
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Sami Uraz — 6’5 SF, Crestwood
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Olivier Desjardins — 6’7 SF, Hodan Prep
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Burak Kurucay — 6’7 SF, Polaris Prep
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Coen Hall — 6’5 PF/SF, Polaris Prep
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Dauntay Tonary — 6’7 F, Lincoln Prep
BIGS
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Caleb Zhu — 6’11 C, Royal Crown
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TJ St. Louis — 7’1 C, F.E.I.A.
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Stefan Susic — 7’1 C, Polaris Prep
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Maxandre Calixte — 6’8 PF, Royal Crown
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Ian McBride — 6’9 PF/C, Hodan Prep
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Callum Smith — 6’10 F, Ridley
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Crue Gard — 6’10 C, F.E.I.A.
NEXT SESSION: DECEMBER 11-14 IN FORT ERIE
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