Rankings Release: Positional Breakdowns C/O 2026 Bigs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The new <a href="https://prephoops.com/nevada/rankings/2026-rankings/">PrephoopsNevada </a>rankings have been released. The class of 2026 features several talented sophomores prepared for a breakout season. The class features some Post Players with potential. Let's take a look at some of the top Bigs in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1266706"],"_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":"Bright is one of the best low post players in the state, with perhaps one of the highest basketball IQ's. He's so good at recognizing and subsequently passing out of double teams. 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