Updated Class of 2026 Rankings – Top Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The start of the 2023-24 season is on the cusp of starting up and the Class of 2026 rankings have been updated and released. There are a number of new names added to the list from last time - here's a look at the top ones outside of the ones that debuted in the top ten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">7 - [player_tooltip player_id='2245263' first='Syrius' last='Owens'], Roosevelt</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We first became aware of Owens during June ball because quite honestly, he was hard to miss at 6-foot-6, long, and rangy. He'll need to continue to add strength but he runs the floor well, has a decent jumper, and has the potential to be a shot-blocker on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">22 - [player_tooltip player_id='2026792' first='Robbie' last='Long'], Central Catholic</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long is another player we spotted in June basketball action and we won't soon forget the first time we saw him - he managed to knock down five threes in the game we watched. The 6-foot guard can obviously shoot the ball but he also impressed us with his ball-handling and decision making skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">34 - [player_tooltip player_id='1989913' first='Joe' last='Stimpson'], Jesuit</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We had heard of Stimpson from the [program_tooltip program_id='2248856' first='Players' last='Only'] AAU program and it was with that squad where we watched him play this summer. The football standout is a good athlete, has a non-stop motor, and has a nose for putting the ball in the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">37 - [player_tooltip player_id='2111917' first='Sam' last='Curvy'], Jesuit</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another player at Jesuit with potential is Curvy, who at this stage is bigger physically than older brother Tyler. From what we saw playing with the Oregon Prospects this summer, the 6-foot-2 swingman has pretty good bounce to his step, finishes at the rim, and really gets out in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">40 - [player_tooltip player_id='2204994' first='Jordan' last='Bonifacio'], Nelson</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We first saw Bonifacio at the PrepHoops Oregon Top 250 Expo and immediately picked up on his intensity on both ends of the basketball floor. The combo guard is aggressive with the basketball taking it to the hole but also has a nice pull-up mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">44 - [player_tooltip player_id='2205094' first='Jackson' last='King'], Forest Grove</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The son of a former college basketball post, King already stands 6-foot-8 and may project to be as tall as 7 feet. While there's still room to also grow with his game, he sets up strong in the post, has good footwork, and a pretty nice touch in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">45 - [player_tooltip player_id='1990462' first='Tayton' last='Promma-Harris'], Central Catholic</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another find at the PrepHoops Oregon Top 250 Expo was Promma-Harris, who used his athletic gifts to make plays. The football standout was particularly strong finishing around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->