2026 Rankings: WatchList Movers (Part 1)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">The 2026 rankings have been updated in the state of North Carolina. Take a look at Part 1 of the prospects in the class who moved off the Watch List and into the rankings!</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get&nbsp;30% OFF payment&nbsp;on your first billing cycle with offer code:&nbsp;<strong>JAYANDERSON30</strong>, sign up&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>TODAY</strong></a>!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1520934"],"_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":"Carothers looks to grow into a bigger role in the Lincoln Charter rotation as he moves into No. 62 in the latest rankings update off the Watch List. He's an emerging guard prospect for their squad in the NCHSAA who averaged 2.5 PPG and 1.1 RPG as a sophomore. Look for his name to grow in the 2026 class over the next few seasons.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1832621"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1832621' first='Braxton' last='Davis'] is an emerging name to get to know in the 2026 class as he moves into No. 106 in the latest rankings update off the Watch List in the 2026 class. He's a prospect in the Triad area out of East Surry High. He's an impressive playmaker in the backcourt set to make a splash on the varsity stage after showcasing his talents on the JV scene this past season. Look for his name to grow in the class.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1837061"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1837061' first='Max' last='Skillman'] is another prospect in the Triad area in the 2026 class to keep an eye on. He checks in at No. 111 off the Watch List out of East Forsyth High. He's a strong-framed prospect at 6-foot-3 who's shown he can hold his own inside and out as he's due to make his varsity debut in 2023-24. Look for his name to grow on the PH radar this season with his versatility.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1411218"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1411218' first='Shelby' last='Cherry Jr'] is a prospect who finds himself off the Watch List and into the No. 115th spot in the latest rankings update following a strong outing at this year's PH Top 250 Expo. He showcased an impressive ability to attack off the bounce and make things happen with the ball in his hands. As he smooths things out with his shooting, look for his name to grow in the 2026 class at West Craven High.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1411214"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1411214' first='Quin'sier' last='Waddell'] is an intriguing guard to get to know in NC's 2026 class out of Laney High. He's an aggressive paint-touching guard who can score in bunches around the painted area. Even more impressive is his ability to run the show and defend on the opposite end. He'll be a young backcourt prospect to track in the Wilmington area in 2023-24.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6539c773878d4"} /-->