Class of 2026 Rankings: Revealing the Top Five
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An early look at the top five prospects in the class of 2026 rankings, which will be revealed later this summer… No. 1 Yusef Gray Jr. Yusef Gray Jr. 6'4" | SG West Allis Central | 2026 State WI –…
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No. 1 Yusef Gray Jr. Yusef Gray Jr. 6'4" | SG West Allis Central | 2026 State WI – SG – West Allis Central (Phenom University)
Was forced to lead a very young West Allis Central squad in the middle of a major rebuild last year. Gray finished his freshman season by averaging 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists per game. Playmaking guard that can carry a team. Has excellent size at 6-foot-4 and a noticeable fearlessness to go at anyone at any given time.
No. 2 Deuce Burkes Deuce Burkes 6'3" | PG Milwaukee Academy Of Science | 2026 State WI – G – Milwaukee Academy of Science (Power 5)
Already owns offers from IUPUI and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Averaged 16 points per game for Oak Creek before opting to transfer. At 6-foot-2, Burkes possesses point guard and two-guard skills. Plus-length prospect that can score in isolation or draw defenders and make the right pass.
No. 3 Lamont Hamilton Lamont Hamilton 5'10" | PG Racine St. Catherine's | 2026 State WI – G – Racine St. Catherine’s (Power 5)
A scoring assassin, Hamilton thrives with the rock in his hands. Type of guard where you’re eager to say, ‘Just get out of his way and let him cook.’ Has in the gym range as a shot maker. Silky smooth dribble drive threat with a unique ability to score over the trees at 5-foot-10. Put up 14 points and three assists per game as a freshman.
No. 4 Thian Riak Thian Riak 6'4" | SF Madison Lafollete | 2026 State WI – F – Madison La Follette (Phenom University)
Averaged 10 points per game for an experienced Lancer squad last season. Long, athletic explosive prospect with some combo forward ability. Still very raw, but plays with a motor, runs the floor in transition, and can make game-changing plays above the rim on both ends of the floor.
No. 5 Michael Wilson Michael Wilson 6'2" | SG Madison West | 2026 State WI – G – Madison West (Mad City Mambas)
Had a monster freshman season, averaging better than 18 points per game for the Regents. The 6-foot-2 lefty is very shifty on the ball, plays low, and gets defenders guessing with his shake n’ bake ability. Really good looking frame. Wilson looks like somebody that’s going to grow nicely into his body and add a few more inches while doing so. Strong all-around blend of size, power, athleticism, and skill.