Updated 2026 Rankings: SEPA Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier today we published our <a href="https://prephoops.com/pennsylvania/rankings/2026-rankings/">updated Class of 2026 prospect rankings</a>. By now you are familiar with the prospects at the top of our 2026 rankings. Names like [player_tooltip player_id='1608275' first='Jordan' last='Dill'] (handful of DI offers), [player_tooltip player_id='1608257' first='Ian' last='Williams'] (three DI offers) and [player_tooltip player_id='1576722' first='Kingston' last='Wheatley']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we want to dig into the Class of 2026 rankings and review five players who used November's fall ball action as well as the first two months of the 2023-24 high school season to increase their recruiting stock significantly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of five <em>“stock risers” </em>from southeastern Pennsylvania's Class of 2026 who you need to keep an eye on for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>6 to 2…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1406792' first='Zaahir' last='Muhammad-Gray'] </strong><strong>– 6'5″ / Imhotep Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2078709' first='Team' last='Final'] EYBL / Small Forward:</strong> Imhotep graduated a host of talent from their 2023 state championship team, but thanks in part to the emergence of Muhammad-Gray, ‘Tep has not missed a beat this season. This long and athletic hybrid-forward excels in transition, can hit jumpers from all over the court, score from the blocks and is a force on the offensive glass. In 2023-24 Muhammad-Grey has registered a slew of double-doubles including an outstanding 18 points and 15 rebounds performance against Lincoln. As a bonus to offensive skills, Muhammad-Gray is an outstanding team defender. He recently picked up an offer from Georgia Tech.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>40 to 20…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2056714' first='Ryan' last='Warren'] </strong><strong>– 6'6” / Academy of New Church / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] UAA / Small Forward:</strong> The development in Warren's skill set over the last six months has been extraordinary. Warren could always score via finishes on the fast break and the offensive glass. Here is 2023-24 the sophomore has displayed a more polished face up game and improved scoring off the dribble. Warren has even flashed a feathery jumper. He is averaging 11.7 points, 6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest. Warren's high point of the season was a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds (2 blocks as well) in a win over Friends Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>129 to 40…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1888746' first='Fareed' last='Brown'] </strong><strong>– 5'8″ / Engineering &amp; Sciences / United NJ / Combo Guard:</strong> After a solid freshman campaign (8 ppg.), 2023-24 has served as Brown's breakout season. Brown (15.7 ppg. in 2023-24) has already posted multiple 30-point games this year. Included in that list of scoring outbursts was a 32-point (6 threes) game against Simon Gratz. Brown is lightening quick and ridiculously elusive. So, he can go coast-to-coast in a flash. In the half-court, Brown can produce points at all three levels. At the other end, Brown is a menacing on-ball defender and makes a habit of slicing through passing lanes for steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>195 to 76…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2247339' first='Christian' last='Matos'] </strong><strong>– 5'10” / Methacton / [program_tooltip program_id='2078678' first='East' last='Coast Power'] / Combo Guard:</strong> This lefty scoring machine (17 ppg.) has put his name on the recruiting map with a fantastic sophomore season. Matos is an elite 3-point shooter (43.6%) with logo range. But this quick and shifty guard can also score on the fast break. He is a threat off the dribble in the half-court too. This season Matos has poured in 26 points (3 threes) during Methacton's defeat of Wissahickon; 25 points (2 threes) in a win over Pope John Paul; 24 points (4 threes) against Plymouth Whitemarsh; and 22 points (5 triples) vs. EEACS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>117 to 84…</em>[player_tooltip player_id='1406764' first='Kahseem' last='Bronzell'] – 6'1” / West Chester East / Baker Hoops / Combo Guard:</strong> Bronzell is a speedy and agile prospect (also is a track / cross country standout) who is turning heads on the court with his ability to attack the rim off the bounce as well as his 3-point shooting. Additionally, he owns the handles and high basketball IQ to run as a primary ball handler. Bronzell scored a season high 27 points (3 triples) in a recent game against Avon Grove. At the other end, Bronzell is a tenacious on-ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->