2026 Rankings Update: Stock Risers
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Eric Fiedler Eric Fiedler 6'7" | PF Regis Jesuit | 2026 State CO – Regis Jesuit Eric Fiedler Eric Fiedler 6'7" | PF Regis Jesuit | 2026 State CO stepped up and showed off he was not afraid of the…
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Continue ReadingEric Fiedler Eric Fiedler 6'7" | PF Regis Jesuit | 2026 State CO – Regis Jesuit
Eric Fiedler Eric Fiedler 6'7" | PF Regis Jesuit | 2026 State CO stepped up and showed off he was not afraid of the bright lights during Regis Jesuit’s playoff run. Standing at 6’6, he has a big frame and long arms allowing him to bang down low. Eric moves pretty well laterally on the defensive end, allowing him to ice screens and briefly switch onto smaller players. He does a good job using his frame to box out and pull down rebounds. Eric also has good footwork down low and can spread the floor with his three-point shot. He is a high-upside prospect to keep an eye on.
Daniel Mbadinga-Nzamba Daniel Mbadinga-Nzamba 6'7" | PF Rocky Mountain | 2026 State CO – Rocky Mountain
Daniel Mbadinga-Nzamba Daniel Mbadinga-Nzamba 6'7" | PF Rocky Mountain | 2026 State CO has some of, if not the highest upside of any player in this class. Daniel stands at 6’7 and moves like a wing. While he is still very raw he has shown great steps in the right direction showing improvement in his post-game and general confidence. Daniel uses his athleticism and long reach to be a very good rim protector. He also has a good-looking jump shot that he can pull up to off of the dribble. As Daniel becomes more confident I expect him to keep growing his game into one of the best prospects in his class.
Drew Paine Drew Paine 6'8" | PF ThunderRidge | 2026 State CO – ThunderRidge
Drew Paine Drew Paine 6'8" | PF ThunderRidge | 2026 State CO before injury played some good varsity minutes with ThunderRidge. Drew has good size standing at 6’6 and has good agility. He is a combo forward who can shoot from the outside. Drew has good passing vision for his size and has shown flashes of being a good passer. Drew plays the game the right way and has the potential to play from down low or the wing. I will expect his role to expand next year after this spring and summer.
Aiden Perez Aiden Perez 6'5" | SF Overland | 2026 State CO – Overland
Aiden Perez Aiden Perez 6'5" | SF Overland | 2026 State CO is a lengthy wing who was a big stock booster this season. Aiden did not see a ton of varsity minutes but shows some great potential. He is a wing who stands at 6’5 and can do a bit of everything on the floor. He is a respectable shooter from the outside but does most of his scoring close to the rim. Aiden has good footwork when attacking the rim and uses a variety of moves to get to his soft-touch floaters. He is a wing college coaches should keep an eye on.
Luke Williams Luke Williams 6'9" | PF Chaparral | 2026 State CO – Elizabeth
Luke Williams Luke Williams 6'9" | PF Chaparral | 2026 State CO is yet another high-ceiling player in this class to keep an eye on. He is a 6’7 PF who led the state in blocks as a freshman, swatting 6 shots per game. Luke uses his length and good shot-blocking instincts to stay away from fouls and block many shots. He can also spread the floor with a smooth shooting stroke, giving him a good skillset to build upon as a modern big man. Luke has a good frame already and the potential to be an effective stretch big at the next level.