Class of 2026 Top 8 Ranked Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the top players in our rankings of the class of 2026. Some of these guys either moved up or held their position. In any case this will prove to be a very talented class year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729822"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"#1 As the season went on “O” gained more experience and confidence. The game was there from the first time I saw him in open gyms in Sept. But he was going to have to get used to the  grind of playing against strong incredible talent game after game. He succeeded. Putting up double-doubles consistently. A force on the boards and defending the rim.  Displayed a soft touch on his jumper. Shot blocker who can get out and run the floor. A tremendous talent with room to grow. Big time player.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1729827"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"#2 Possesses a man's body, tremendous frame. Great lift on his jumper. Strong handle. Feet and hands ready on the catch. Tremendous talent. Huge upside.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1729824"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"#3 Unlimited range. Ball is handled like it's on a string. Great vision. Changes speed and direction well. With graduations he will be the running mate to his older brother next season. 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When called upon in big situations this season due to injuries he delivered.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1729828"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"#8 A small smooth lefty guard. Crafty with the ball. Gets into the lane and scores in a variety of ways. 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