2026 Rankings Backcourt Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing with some stock risers in the latest update to the 2026 rankings, we're looking at guards upping their game and rising the ranks. These guys show a lot of promise playmaking, scoring, and doing the little things to help their teams win. Check out some of the biggest movers from our summer evals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863242"],"_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":"u003cemu003ePrevious Rank: 14u003c/emu003ernrnHe's a big guard with size, shooting, and athleticism, who should step into a leading role at Zillah this winter season. Van De Graaf put up solid numbers with NW Rotary Rebels this summer and showed some high-potential as a 3u0026amp;D type player. He showed he can be efficient inside and out, shooting 35.1% from 3PT during EYBL play, and has the type of size and power that makes him a versatile defender who can rack up steals and block shots.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1863256"],"_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":"u003cemu003ePrevious Rank: 25u003c/emu003ernrnNorrah has an incredible ability to create. He's most effective with the ball in his hands, working his man with stutters, crosses, and good burst in and out of his moves. He's been more consistent with his finishing, and with his ability to create space he can pose a lot of problems 1v1. He's super strong for a guard, has quick feet, and showed he can put it all together for some big outputs this summer.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1685494"],"_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":"u003cemu003ePrevious Rank: 45u003c/emu003ernrnThe King's guard has a real opportunity to shine this season now that fellow guard u003cstrongu003eCam Hiattu003c/strongu003e has left for prep school in Ohio. Adams was already pegged to take on a bigger role and showed some two-way capabilities this summer, but as a guy who has some good ability to work downhill with a quick crossover and first step, he should be counted on for a lot more scoring this season. He's strong at the rim and can finish at tough angles through contact all around the paint. I'd look for him to have at least a mini-breakout this season and be a reliable playmaker for King's.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2021603"],"_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":"u003cemu003ePrevious Rank: 42u003c/emu003ernrnSprangers is a 6-foot-5 guard with a buttery stroke and while he might lack some quickness at this point in his development, he's no stick-figure and has the look of a kid who could develop into a big, strong guard later on. He has a good enough handle to create some looks off the dribble and his size is helpful on the glass too. He can slide over to forward at times and guard multiple positions, but his shooting is definitely his calling card at this point and it will be interesting to see how he can help Roosevelt this season.","_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":"u003cemu003ePrevious Rank: 60u003c/emu003ernrnWhen I first saw Skaggs, he jumped out as a guy who can get hot from long-range and space the floor, even create some looks on the perimeter off the dribble for himself. As I saw more of him this summer, it's become apparent he has a lot more to offer than just 3-point shooting. He's got a pretty shifty handle and excellent vision working off the bounce to find teammates after driving into space and drawing up defenders. Skaggs might need another year to show off his full potential, but he's one to watch who could end up being a pretty versatile offensive threat for Bellevue.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1863250"],"_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":"u003cemu003ePrevious Rank: 50u003c/emu003ernrnHe's an undersized guard who works his tail off on the defensive end which has bought him time on the floor to develop more on the offensive end. He's got a future as a lockdown defender against opposing point guards but has also started to show more ability to create space off the dribble and push the pace in transition. His shooting has improved too, which might be more a matter of assertiveness than anything, but he's someone who can take advantage of space and chip in points as well.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["2021609"],"_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":"u003cemu003ePrevious Rank: 55u003c/emu003ernrnCampbell is a taller guard who shows excellent shooting touch from just about any spot on the floor. He drains shots from behind the arc, does well working smaller guards down low and shooting turnarounds from the backdown. I think there's a little more athleticism to him than I first noticed and wouldn't be surprised to see him be a more impactful defender in the future too.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["2021628"],"_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":"u003cemu003ePrevious Rank: WLu003c/emu003ernrnThe Kamiakin guard is a sneaky good player in his class. He's a guy that should get plenty of opportunity to play meaningful minutes this season and everything I've seen from him this summer says he's ready for it. He's a really active player on both ends who shows some slice and dice with the ball, an ability to finish all around the paint area, and is a worker defensively. He's a potential riser in the next update too.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1863253"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"u003cemu003ePrevious Rank: 68u003c/emu003ernrnBennion is another smaller guard who brings a tenacious defensive effort. He's willing to dig in and challenge ballhandlers, picking the pockets of those not up to the task. He's got an improving 3-point shot and when he is confident with his shot, he can really heat up. More and more through the summer, he started taking advantage of overaggressive defenders to get inside where he's pretty effective with short jumpers but can also explode with plus athleticism at the rim.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65138568097d9"} /-->