2026 Rankings: Stock Risers
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With 270 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise. There were 79 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually had 53 players…
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Continue ReadingWith 270 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise.
There were 79 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually had 53 players that saw their stock rise but
Here are the 15 top stock risers since September:
Talan Speir Talan Speir 5'11" | PG Ben Franklin | 2026 State AZ Ben Franklin +72
A decent sized point guard comes with a scoring punch and athleticism. He has a quicker first step to get downhill and has a feel to make a play for a teammate. He can shoot the three and rebound well for his position.
Colby Jessup Colby Jessup 6'2" | PG Valley Christian | 2026 State AZ Valley Christian +62
One of the top stock risers has grown a little, sees the court with next level vision and comes with skill. He is quick in the open court with a tight handle and can shoot it. He has an easy three point stroke and look for him to play more this year with multiple players graduating.
Sir Myles Sir Myles 5'10" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2026 State AZ AZ Compass Prep +61
A powerfully built undersized point guard is strong and athletic. He flies in the open court and will bully his way downhill with his frame and speed. He can play above the rim on the break and is an improving shooter from the perimeter.
Jaden Rodgers Jaden Rodgers 6'2" | SG Cienega | 2026 State AZ Cienega +61
An athletic guard with a nice frame and good build with plus length. He has advanced footwork for a guard, he can shoot it from the perimeter and get to the basket. He closes out well to shooters and he will make a play for a teammate. He averaged a eye popping 3.6 steals per game.
Sergio Gonzales Sergio Gonzales 5'9" | PG Deer Valley | 2026 State AZ Deer Valley +57
A fast, heady, tough and skilled undersized scoring point guard. He had a breakout season for the 4A Champ Skyhawks. He carried them in stretches of the Final-4 versus Mesquite and Finals versus Sahuaro. He rises up from mid-range and has a tight handle to not get the ball stolen.
Ben Lambe Ben Lambe 6'4" | PF Pusch Ridge | 2026 State AZ Pusch Ridge +55
A thicker framed power forward with advanced post footwork and plays the game with a big IQ. He can score with his back to the basket, rip thru and go to work using his girth and hands and shoot it from the perimeter. He rebounds the ball well in his area.
Mason Kendrick Mason Kendrick 6'2" | SG Arcadia | 2026 State AZ Arcadia +47
A high motored scoring guard is a big time rebounder for size. He scores with drives to the basket, mid-range pull-ups and catch threes. His motor allows him to defend, rebound and bring high energy on the court.
Diego Sarabia Diego Sarabia 6'6" | PF Queen Creek | 2026 State AZ Queen Creek +44
A good sized power forward who is a three level scorer. He can shoot it from inside and out with perimeter jumpers from mid to the three and get downhill. He handles the ball well to create his own offense and rebounds well.
Justice Hinds Justice Hinds 5'10" | PG Saguaro | 2026 State AZ Saguaro +42
A strong and powerful defensive point guard. He has top end speed on the break combined with his tight handle. He has a nice burst to get to the rim plus can hit the three. His on-ball defense sets the tone for the Sabercats.
Sebastian Hatsakorzian Sebastian Hatsakorzian 6'3" | SF St. Mary's | 2026 State AZ St. Mary’s +39
A Swiss Army Knife can play and defend nearly every position on the court. He plays the role of a facilitating wing point forward type who will rebound and push the rock. He can hit the three and get to the basket with plus athleticism on the break.
Noah Van Fredenberg Noah Van Fredenberg 6'1" | SG Boulder Creek | 2026 State AZ Boulder Creek +39
A skilled scoring guard is polishing up his offense repertoire. He bursts by his defenders to score contested layups with either hand and can make threes off the catch or pull from mid-range. He is a good rebounder in his area and can be a key piece off the bench next season.
Jayden Hughes Jayden Hughes 6'5" | CG Brophy Prep | 2026 State AZ Brophy Prep +39
A long combo guard seems to be growing by the month. He grew about three inches and maybe nearly four. He makes plays for his teammates and can defend multiple positions. He can get to the basket and is starting to put it together.
Rylan Parsley Rylan Parsley 6'5" | SG Sandra Day O'Connor | 2026 State AZ Sandra Day O’Connor +34
A long term prospect who is figuring it out and earning more playing time as the year went on. He is all arms and legs and comes with size and impressive above the rim athleticism. He shoots it effortlessly off the catch beyond the arc and can rise up from mid.
Prince Cash Prince Cash 6'5" | SF Carl Hayden | 2026 State AZ Carl Hayden +33
A long wing forward made a nice leap up with his skill and grew maybe an inch or so. He was actually the Metro Region Player of the Year and was well deserving. Averaging 14 ppg and 8.6 rebounds while shooting 42% from the three point line and 50% from the field. His shooting stroke, size, athleticism and overall game has him knocking on the door with the best players in the class.
Brock Steele Brock Steele 6'1" | SF Seton Catholic | 2026 State AZ Seton Catholic Prep +31
An athletic wing forward with a close to elite motor to crash the glass and keep possessions alive on offense. He is a natural downhill threat with his quickness and speed for position and is starting to step out and shoot it from the perimeter.