2026 Rankings Update: Stock Risers
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These risers cannot go overlooked, providing improved scoring and playmaking production with the increased opportunities. Caiden Braketa CO #7 CG #5 HEIGHT 6'3" POS CG CLASS 2026 View Profile Caiden Braketa Twitter State: Colorado School: Ralston Valley 14.7 PPG 3.8…
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14.7 PPG
3.8 APG
3.7 RPG
38% 3P
Braketa’s dependable shotmaking and playmaking helped Ralston Valley maintain a competitive record despite injuries to crucial players through sections of the season. A well rounded perimeter scorer, he can get to attempts from all three levels, regardless of a contest. He stays active looking for the next passing opportunity, rewarding transition scorers with outlet passes.
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21.4 PPG
6.7 RPG
3.5 APG
1.1 BPG
41% 3P
Taking the 4A player of the year, Fay brings plenty of value as a strong shotmaker who has continued to round out his offensive game. An efficient shotmaker off the dribble, defenses at the 4A level had a headache attempting to contest his driving lanes. His positional strength makes him a versatile offensive weapon, effective out muscling opponents on drives. Defensively, he can hang against multiple positions, quick and strong at the point of attack.
A bouncy scoring guard, Romero remains one of the better athletes in the state, regardless of class. Effective playing above the rim for finishes in traffic, there are not many athletes capable elevating like him. He recently impressed at the Spring Kick Off here in Denver, particularly on the defensive end, dominant on help side or at the point of attack.
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12 PPG
11.3 RPG
3.4 BPG
Junker’s immediate production for one of the state’s top 6A programs was certainly a pleasant surprise this season. An instinctual shot blocker who is not afraid being physical, his production is due to excellent positioning against post threats. His continued offensive growth will be worth following, although he has a great foundation around the rim.
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12.7 PPG
4.7 RPG
3 APGrn47% 3P
Moore’s efficient perimeter shooting combined with his defensive skillset make him a significant riser in this class. He will be primed for a big summer and even more productive season at Douglas County. His continued growth as a primary creator will be fascinating, given his high floor in just about every other area of the game.
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19 PPG
4.4 RPG
2 APG
1.1 BPG
Owen is a wiry guard who has continued to progress as an athletic finisher in traffic. Effective getting up for finishes through contact and contests, the guard has proved himself as one of the most coveted guards in 1A. His continued growth as a shotmaker along the perimeter will be worth following, although we will get a better look at the guard on Hard2Guard’s 16u group.
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5.3 PPG
3.2 RPG
1.7 APG
Playing up at the 17u level for Magic, Eason has held his own while attacking the rim, capable taking contact around the paint. The guard is a daring downhill scorer, not afraid to draw pressure before making a read. Eason’s production
14.9 PPG
5.9 RPG
35% 3P
brought a high motor, effective hustling while off-ball to gain position on the glass. He was the beneficiary of multiple second chance opportunities this past weekend, all while possessing a very wide reach on the wing.