Rankings Release C/O 2026: Top 10 Sleepers
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The rankings have been released and are our most extensive to date. This is proven by our class of 2026, which features 60 players the most ever for a freshman class. There’s a lot of players to keep an eye…
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Continue ReadingThe rankings have been released and are our most extensive to date. This is proven by our class of 2026, which features 60 players the most ever for a freshman class. There’s a lot of players to keep an eye on in this class, here’s a look at our top 10 Sleepers.
1. Dante Steward Dante Steward 6'4" | PF Liberty | 2026 State NV – Freak athlete that is just scratching the surface of his potential.
2. Jett Washington Jett Washington 6'4" | SG Bishop Gorman | 2026 State NV – Football is his main focus, but has the athleticism, skill, and competitive nature to be a force on the basketball court. Don’t be surprised to see him creep up the rankings if he chooses hoops.
3. Curtis Coleman Curtis Coleman 6'4" | SG Desert Pines | 2026 State NV – Looks the part. A year sharpening his skills in the Desert Pines Program may have prepared him for a breakout grassroots season.
4. Alan Anderson Jr Alan Anderson Jr 6'4" | PF Clark | 2026 State NV – Developing big man is a player to keep an eye on this Spring and Summer. Could come back as a force for Clark.
5. Austin Onykekonye Austin Onykekonye 6'4" | PF Rancho | 2026 State NV – Has size and a good frame. Could develop into a version of R’zha Whittle R’zha Whittle 6'8" | C Rancho | 2024 State NV in the future.
6. Keytrin Harris Keytrin Harris 6'3" | PF Bishop Gorman | 2026 State NV – Wide body post, could be even higher if football wasn’t his main sport.
7. Malik Vaden Malik Vaden 5'7" | PG Wooster | 2026 State NV – The PG from the North has some serious handle, and wiggle in his game.
8. Jamarion Taylor Jamarion Taylor 6'0" | SG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV – The freshman has some physical tools. Once he polishes his skill set, look out!
9. Nick Evans Nick Evans 6'2" | PF Liberty | 2026 State NV – Undersized forward with the ability to score around the rim, could grow to be a varsity contributor for the Patriots.
10. Drake Afe Passion Drake Afe Passion 6'3" | SF Durango | 2026 State NV – Size is at a premium and DAP has that. Raw big is a player to keep an eye on, next fall as a potential sleeper.