Class of 2026 Rankings: Biggest Risers/New Names
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A closer look at the prospects who helped their cause the most in the latest class of 2026 rankings… No. 9 Vaughn Karvala Vaughn Karvala 6'5" | SF Oregon | 2026 State WI – Oregon Was really impressed with Karvala…
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No. 9 Vaughn Karvala Vaughn Karvala 6'5" | SF Oregon | 2026 State WI – Oregon
Was really impressed with Karvala this season and think he could be a Division 1 player. Karvala averaged 24 points and three assists per game during his sophomore season. At 6-foot-6, you don’t see this blend of skill and athleticism very often. Karvala has the tools to be a dangerous three-level scorer over the next two years.
No. 11 Amare Hereford Amare Hereford 6'1" | PG Beloit Memorial | 2026 State WI – Beloit Memorial
A smooth lefty that makes you pick your poison, Hereford is a deadly 3-point shooter, but has the skills and tools to mix in that mid-range game if you crowd him. Able to play both on and off the ball. Strong positional size at 6-foot-2 with some length. Hereford led the Knights to an impressive 21-6 record. Along the way he averaged 25 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game.
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No. 15 Caleb Liggon Caleb Liggon 6'4" | SG Madison Memorial | 2026 State WI – Madison Memorial
Really like the long term upside here, but also think Liggon is good enough now for a top 15 spot. Liggon is a 6-foot-4 combo forward that plays bigger than his size and can cause matchup problems. He’s also got some of that junkyard dog in him defensively, willing to block/alter shots and get on the offensive glass. Liggon averaged about 12 points per game as a sophomore for the Spartans. Also keep an eye on his twin brother, Ezra, who’s a very similar player.
No. 24 Wes Rahn – Lakeside Lutheran
Rahn led Lakeside Lutheran to the Division 3 state championship game. Part of a 27-3 squad, Rahn posted 17 points and a crazy 17 rebounds per game as a sophomore. The 6-foot-7 forward has an intriguing blend of power and skill on the block. He’ll go through people and set a tone, but is also light on his feet and can score with finesse as well. Also love the way he dishes the ball out of the post.
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No. 27 Codie Jones Codie Jones 6'2" | SG Brown Deer | 2026 State WI – Brown Deer
Jones is a deadly 3-point shooter who quietly had a big season for Brown Deer. The 6-foot-2 sophomore put up 20 points per game for the Falcons. Jones also hit 77 triples and shot 41 percent from the field. Games where he’d hit three or more triples started to become the norm, including seven 3-pointers against Whitnall. Go zone with Jones on the floor at your own risk.
No. 32 Matthew Kloskey Matthew Kloskey 6'5" | SG Wauwatosa West Highschool | 2026 State WI – Wauwautosa West
Perhaps not one of the headline names for the Trojans, but Kloske produced all season long. He really looks the part as a long 6-foot-5 sophomore who can play any wing spot. On a team with three Division 1 prospect, Kloske averaged 12 points and five rebounds per game while shooting 63 percent from the field. Defensively, think Kloske has a chance to be special and could be a guy that’s capable of guarding three positions.
No. 36 Broker Buschor Broker Buschor 6'3" | SG Darlington | 2026 State WI – Darlington
A terrific outside shooter with good size, Buschor has a really good looking stroke. Playing alongside one of the top seniors in the state, Buschor put up 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists per game for the Redbirds. Knocking down 54 triples as a sophomore, Buschor knows how to free himself off the ball and does an excellent job of reading defenders and making them pay if they cheat on screens. Once he gets the ball in his shooting pocket, it’s just an effortless, quick release that’s very pleasing to watch.