2026 Player Rankings Update: Top 5 SF’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The latest player rankings for this year's sophomore class are on our Prep Hoops Florida website. This week, we are taking a deep dive into the position-by-position breakdowns. Next up, we will be headlining our top five small forwards in the Class of 2026</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660063"],"_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":"The 6-7 sophomore wing continues to develop as he has a high ceiling worth of potential, where he can he has a sweet shooting stroke. Gaskins has the ability to defend all three levels using his length to cover his spots and is an elite rebounder for his size. He still needs to start gaining strength in his lower body and utilizing his speed as he is a coveted three-level scorer on the offensive end. Look for Gaskins to continue to evolve his game over the next 2-3 years as college coaches should start showing interest in him real soon.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1659513"],"_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":"The 6-8 sophomore forward is a Top-40 nationally ranked wing who has the upmost potential when it comes to being a versatile athlete. On the offensive end, Washington can score across all three levels as well as play solid defense out on the perimeter and wings. Washington holds offers from Auburn, Florida State, Ole Miss and several others.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1660034"],"_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":"The 6-7 rising sophomore forward brings all sorts of length and athleticism on the floor. Philon runs exceptionally well for his size and finishes exceptionally well at the front of the rim. His versatility and multi-level skillset have been improving each year as he continues to gain more confidence. Philon is a phenomenal rebounder and shot blocker with his size. He is an electrifying prospect whose recruitment could start to blow up this spring and summer as he already holds an offer from South Florida.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1891145"],"_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":"Paul is a rim protector and a dominate rebounder for his size, as well as running the floor exceptionally well. He is a traditional back-to-the-basket type of player who has great footwork and hands on the interior. He is also gaining more confidence in his mid-range game and will look to expand his game into becoming a true three-level scoring threat. On the defensive end, Paul has expanded his range when it comes to guarding multiple positions as he has solid length where he can challenge shots at all three levels.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["2134660"],"_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":"The 6-7 sophomore forward is emerging as one of the top two-way prospects in the class. He plays with a ton of length at both ends of the floor where he can score off put-backs or lobs thrown at the rim. Thomas also has a dangerous catch-and-shoot release when it comes to scoring from the perimeter. On the defensive end, Thomas is an elite shot blocker and rebounder which is one of his underrated values in his game. His upside continues to rise as he has the potential to be a top ranked prospect before his high school career is over.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6585c8b6462b3"} /-->