Class Rankings 2026: #1-#5
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The beloved and hated rankings have been updated and the Class of 2026 is coming in hot. With players getting big time offers as freshman and incoming sophomores this class is going to be elite. Let’s take a look at…
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Continue ReadingThe beloved and hated rankings have been updated and the Class of 2026 is coming in hot. With players getting big time offers as freshman and incoming sophomores this class is going to be elite. Let’s take a look at the top 5.
#1 Anthony Felesi Anthony Felesi 6'6" | CG Utah Prep | 2026 State UT || Orem High School ||
Almost every scout in the country was looking at Anthony like he was vastly under evaluated nation wide, so do not be surprised when he ends up somewhere in the Top 50-75 in the country when national rankings come out. Anthony makes a lot of people look twice and get up in their seats when he is on the defensive end of the ball. He is a big time defender with a wingspan that bothers players. He gets tips and then rises up and finishes way above the rim. He gets back on defense in transition on chase-down blocks and he is just a big time next level hooper. There is room to improve obviously but this kid is on the rise.
#2 Dean Rueckert Dean Rueckert 6'7" | SF Timpview | 2026 State UT || Timpview High School ||
Dean is a prolific scorer this will only get better in time as he grows into his body and puts on some mass. He is shooting the ball at a high level from all over the floor but nothing better than what he can do from deep. He has range and he can go off in a hurry. In the corners he is a killer. Not only because he can shoot the ball well from the corner but because he can put it on the floor and finish above the rim. At around 6’7 or 6’8 Dean has a unique skill that has gotten him so many looks and offers. On the foul line he is solid and attacking the rim he can find ways to finish and convert through contact. Big time ceiling on this kid.
#3 Jamyn Sondrup Jamyn Sondrup 6'10" | C Springville | 2026 State UT || Springville High School ||
When it comes to size and skill Jamyn is GOOD!. You do not realize how big Jamyn is till you stand next to him and realize this kid is a load and he shows that on the floor. He is a big time finisher near the rim as not many players can displace him when he gets so low. He has soft hands and his percentage near the basket is elite. The crazy part about his game is that he is shooting the ball well as a trail big. if he can give you one or two three’s a game, that really spreads the floor. Jamyn should be a force once again this high school season and his recruiting will take off this year and next Spring/Summer.
#4 Junior County Junior County 6'5" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2026 State UT || Utah Prep ||
Junior is a big energy guy that is a big time two way player. He is able to defend 1-4 at a high level. He rebounds very well and he is a grab and go guard. Junior is used as a Swiss Army Knife as he is able to be effective at all three-levels and is always a threat and he is really turning into a threat out in transition as he has caught some bodies and is just finishing above the rim.
#5 Bryce Mella Bryce Mella 6'5" | CG Mountain View | 2026 State UT || Mountain View High School ||
Bryce is one of those steady players that plays at his own pace. He has been turning into a stretch 3 that can take littles down into the post and do work. His shooting continues to improve but he should be a 17+ a game type of a player that also grabs 10+ rebounds and that steady pace and flow he plays with really surprises you as you look at the stats and how he impacts the game in every category. When he learns to get aggressive he is going to really take his game to the next level.