2026 Rising Stars That You Need To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a look at some up and coming players that are looking to make a splash and raise their stock this spring/summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686410"],"_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":"Smith can light it up from behind the arc and can catch fire, making his match be in for a long day once he gets it going. He has some impressive range being able to step way out and knock down the 3 ball with ease, making him even more harder to guard. He is streaky and when he is on he can knock down 4+ 3's in a game and can create space for his teammates. 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He is a knock down shooter that can connect from deep 3 point range. He is a microwave player that can get going quickly and can swing the momentum. When he gets going he creates a spark for the team and they feed off of him. He is a smart player and doesn't force shots, when he has a smaller defender he takes them inside and can finish at the rim or stop and pop with a nice short to midrange jumper. He can also step up on defense and has some good on ball defense. 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On the defensive end he makes it difficult to get anything going inside for the opposing team. He is anchor and can alter shots coming away with blocks and making the offense think again. Will be a big to keep an eye on as his stock rises.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1622327"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Sevy is a monster in the paint on the defensive side and is just a pest. He is a player that can alter shots and doesn't allow anything easy on the inside getting blocks and making the offensive player work hard for points. He is a player that can get multiple blocks in a game and is quick off of his feet to swat the shot away. He can crash the boards heavy and get the ball out to the guards to push the pace in transition. He also plays the passing lane really, using his length to come away with steals. Will be a defensive anchor to put on your radar moving forward.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1846292"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Kirkland is a player that has quick feet and is a pest on the defensive end of the court. He seems to always find himself in the right position to come away with a loose ball and has good vision seeing plays develop and jumping the passing lane. He is able to push the ball in transition and is looking for his teammates constantly trying to get a good shot. He has some nice touch in short midrange and can knock down the short jumpers. He will be a defensive guard to keep an eye on moving forward as he will figure to stay towards the top of the steals column.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64550fb8234af"} /-->