2026 Rankings Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 2026 class has some real heavy hitters in it and these stock-risers show just how deep and talented this class is. Each of these guys should be key players on their high school teams come winter, and show the depth across all positions this freshman class has. Here are some of the biggest risers in this 2026 rankings update that saw nearly 50 newly ranked players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685491"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2022345,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Ford is a physically mature player who has already shown he can play against high-level competition, suiting up for Beauchamp Elite's 17U team this spring. 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His strength is a legit factor on drives and finishing at the rim. Once he gets a better feel for that jumper, he should be a tough guy to stop.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1685502"],"_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":"Here's another undersized point that just gets it out on the court. He plays with great tempo, vision, and poise for a kid his age. With some elite quickness and good decision-making, he can make a real impact as a pass-first guard who can also make some shots when it's required. 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