Rankings Release C/O 2026: Top R&J Athletes
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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. This class looks to be one of the more athletic…
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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. This class looks to be one of the more athletic groups that we’ve had in recent memory, with several high Flyers. Here’s a look at the top 10 R&J athletes in the class.
1. Jaxon Richardson Jaxon Richardson 6'6" | SG Christopher Columbus | 2026 NV – Explosive athlete with terrific agility and in-air body control.
2. Dante Steward Dante Steward 6'4" | PF Liberty | 2026 State NV – Already one of the most athletic players in the state regardless of class.
3. Josiah Stroughter Josiah Stroughter 6'0" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV – Perhaps maybe the best combination of speed and athleticism out of any of the players on the list.
4. Jonny Collins Jonny Collins 6'2" | SG Coronado | 2026 State NV – Runs fast, jumps high, a true threat to finish above the rim in transition.
5. Aries Denson Aries Denson 6'0" | SG Mojave | 2026 State NV – Raw skill set, but good speed and one-foot bounce.
6. Jett Washington Jett Washington 6'4" | SG Bishop Gorman | 2026 State NV – The star wide receiver has great speed as you may imagine.
7. Amare Oba Amare Oba 6'6" | SF Moravian Prep | 2026 State NC – Explosive two-foot jumper.
8. Jamarion Taylor Jamarion Taylor 6'0" | SG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV – Has good speed and leaping ability wrapped in a physical frame.
9. Devin Thomas Devin Thomas 6'3" | PF Mojave | 2026 State NV – Fluid big, moves well for a young player of his size.
10. Jalen White Jalen White 6'6" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2026 State AZ – Rangy big with good positional speed.