2026 Rankings Top Ten Breakdown

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the ability and eye of when to put the ball on the floor and great ability of finishing at the rim.  But looking ahead and projecting him as a college prospect, the shooting from the wing is so valuable at the next level and so many coaches at all levels looking for it.  We'd comfortably project Dazon easily at a D2 level after high school.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2211912"],"_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='2211912' first='JoJo' last='Greene'] is our 9th ranked 2026 player and definitely an interesting one.  Greene is so dynamic, lists himself as a wing which is a great generalization as he seems to play several positions with great fluidity and ease.  He could look like a point-forward at times, look like a slashing shooting guard at times or a rugged swingman.  He's tough, skilled and plays downhill every possession.  Greene is starting to get lots of notice outside of WV with publications and recruiting sites and for good reason, he sticks out the second you walk in the gym or when you put the tape on.  He's capable of doing so many things in a game or even in one possession.  He's so fun to watch from a pure basketball standpoint because he just plays and doesn't seem to wanna pigeon-hole himself into anything specific in regards to position.  Safe to say, Green will be a D2 level player and his future height could help it go even higher.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2092029"],"_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='2092029' first='Coby' last='Dillon'] comes in at #8 on our 2026 rankings.  He's below 6' but his speed and sniper-like shooting make up for it.  Dillon has been on the floor for his high school team enough to know he belongs in this top ten as Woodrow Wilson never shies away from top competition and Dillon has had many opportunities to prove his worthiness of this ranking.  Dillon listed currently as a combo-guard will likely rate out primarily as a point guard at the next level, but will always have that ability to slide over and play off the ball because he shoots it so well.  Id predict Dillon to be an all-conference MEC player after high school.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1851975"],"_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='1851975' first='Max' last='Olejasz'] comes in at #7 on our list and our second ranked power forward.  Now, we do know, Olejasz could easily transition to a wing and play primarily facing the bucket, but as of now with Wheeling Central he's at the 4 spot and we'll rank/evaluate accordingly.  Olejasz is one of the new age PF's who are multi-skilled and play several positions as needed.  With his current size and likelihood of growing more, Max could rate out at more than one position but likely to be a big wing and that's of high value at the next level.  If Max can shoot the ball at a high rate by the time he's a senior, with his size he'll have alot of options at the next level, possibly beyond D2.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1203909"],"_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='1203909' first='Alex' last='Starcher'] comes in as #6 on the list but one of the guys several folks may not know yet.  Starcher playing at private Teays Valley Christian doesn't always get as much press, but his coach makes sure they play as good of competition as possible to get his guys ready for the next level.  Starcher when you see him play is so smooth and fluid with either hand and has a very quick first step going either direction.  Alex is efficient finishing in the paint as well as shooting from deep.  A real scorers mentality with every tool in his bag.  Starcher is easily projected at D2 and maybe beyond if he's shooting at a high level in two years.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1851879"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1851879' first='Braydun' last='Ferris'] comes in at #5 overall and the top rated point guard of 2026.  Ferris started for Tug Valley as a freshman and starred for them in their run at the State Tournament last March.  Ferris has a great skill set for a point guard complete with a knack for creating plays for teammates but also recognizing scoring opportunities.  Change of speed and direction are the norm when Ferris has the ball and looking to create and/or score.  He's crafty, he's quick and he's always in control.  Ferris certainly rates out as a D2/MEC player and with his scoring ability a great one.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["2211906"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2211906' first='Eli' last='Sancomb'] comes in at #4 on the list and thus far for this season he's earned it.  Sancomb continues to pour in points every time out and help pace his team.  The long and athletic shooting guard is a scoring machine in the making.  Called by one college coach u0022a potential WV Player of the Yearu0022 due to his high level of skill at a young age, Sancomb certainly looks the part thus far.  Eli has high level guard skills, shoots it with high efficiency and defends.  Easily rating out to a high D2 level but with the possibility of going beyond.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["2114433"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2114433' first='Zyon' last='Hawthorne'] is #3 on our list as well as the #1 Combo Guard in WV 2026.  Zyon has had lots of evaluation from several different folks and what you can deduct from it is, he's a complete point guard at a very young age.  He has no real weakness or shortcoming on his game and has everything needed to be a complete player on both ends.  Hawthorne has already received an offer from Division I Radford, but you can certainly expect several more.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["1851877"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1851877' first='Harry' last='Silvis'] comes in at #2 on our list and #1 ranking for shooting guards.  Silvis is a true shooting guard in the sense he's intense on 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play almost immediately and a game to match.  Lewis will soon work on the stretch part of his power forward skills and add value to his skill set.  Talented enough to score from any level but rugged and tough enough to live in the paint and do the dirty work.  Whatever he's shown college coaches and scouts thus far has impressed as he's already picked up a Radford offer after being on campus, and of course only being a sophomore you would expect more.","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":10,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6594e689ef064"} /-->