2026 Rankings: Sleepers to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the new update of the 2026 rankings dropping, I've tabbed a handful of players I like to make big progress in the next year, a few of which could make some noise as soon as this winter. These are some of my sleepers in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021600"],"_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":"Marlow is a guy I haven't seen a ton of, but what I have seen I've really liked. He just shows a great feel for the game in all facets, plays with a good motor and is ready to make plays when the ball comes his way. He does a lot of little things like, running the floor, mixing it up on the glass, keeping the ball moving offensively, and putting himself in good spots off the ball. I think he could make a big leap this season and could get a lot more opportunities at Shorewood.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2021606"],"_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":"Millon is a slashing guard for Tahoma who plays a little reckless at times, but really puts pressure on defenses to close gaps quickly and step up to meet the driving guard. He can make some tough shots at the rim and uses the glass well, but he also mixes in some floaters, pulling up short and has the agility to wiggle in between defenders.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2021607"],"_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":"Schwerzel is a big kid who shows some precise footwork in the post. His size gears defenders up to have a battle of force, but he has good quickness and a killer spin to go along with good patience in the post that really gives defenders headaches. He also shows some good touch on the jumper and has potential to stretch the floor at times.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2021608"],"_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":"Daniel is a pretty heady player who I first saw at the WIBCA Showcase this spring. He's a guard capable of making plays with the pass or the shot, likes to work going to the rim, and makes quick decisions with the ball in his hands. He's a pretty solid player on both ends and is also able to stretch the floor.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2021612"],"_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":"Skaggs is a guy that could gain some steam during the high school season. He can shoot the ball well and is pretty crafty around the hoop, making plays getting downhill and finding room to make plays in tight spaces. He'll probably be counted on to space the floor and handle the ball in a pinch for Bellevue, but he feels like a guy that can get on a roll at some point next season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1863247"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"Mentik is now at Auburn and looks ready to make an impact for them as a guy who can hit the three, play some tough defense, and do a little bit of secondary playmaking. He has a strong shot fake from the perimeter that really sets up his drives and makes him a threat to impact the game in the halfcourt from inside and out.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["2021624"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"Mt Si has reloaded and looks to have the talent and depth to make a serious run next season. That probably means we won't see a ton of Hennig this coming winter but he's a guy to watch when he does hit the floor who plays with a good stroke from deep, some length at the guard spot, and good poise for a younger kid. He could be a key bench guy next season, but I would count on him really making some noise in his junior year when more backcourt minutes open up at Mt Si.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["2021639"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_player_featured_image":2024959,"_player_evaluations_7_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Tripp has some good size and touch around the key and could become a key guy for Cascade Christian later on in the winter season. He contributes scoring the rock, rebounding, doesn't really force his looks, but also could stand to be more aggressive. If he can find a little more fire to play with, he could really start to tap into his potential and score more around the paint.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6490dcf271f32"} /-->