New Adds to the 2026 Rankings from Big Schools

Prep Hoops Staff

April 9, 2024 @ 12:43 PM

Of the 15 new players added to the 2026 class rankings, nine are from schools in the 1A-3A rankings. So we will split the additions up: Big Schools, Small School Guards and Small School Bigs.   Here are the six players added to the 2026 rankings from 4A-6A schools:   #41 [player_tooltip player_id='2230883' first='Parker' last='Seithel'], 6-foot-9 center, 2026, Blue Valley (pictured):   The Blue Valley big man was a solid presence in the paint and an effective scorer on the perimeter. When he decides to put the ball on the deck, he can cover a lot of space in just one or two dribbles, allowing him to get to the rim and convert. Seithel also passes well, seeing cutters and kicking out from the post. He's a long, intimidating presence in the paint. He averaged 10 points and hit 40% from deep.   #48 [player_tooltip player_id='2403177' first='Jacob' last='Hall'], 6-foot-3 forward, 2026, Great Bend:   A key support piece in Great Bend's run to the state tournament, Hall is a big, strong forward who mixes it up and makes plays. He's powerful around the goal but can also step out and shoot it or distribute it to his teammates. He made a fine contribution to the Panthers' state tournament run, averaging 9.5 points and 5 boards.   #53 [player_tooltip player_id='2403183' first='Leo' last='Schoenberger'], 6-foot-4 center, 2026, Baldwin:   Part of a center rotation for Baldwin, Schoenberger dominated on the glass this year He averaged 9 rebounds, and also registered 3 assists as an effective passer in a diverse offense. After getting some experience as a freshman on Baldwin's run to state, Schoenberger was ready when the Bulldogs returned to the tourney this year. He went off for 27 rebounds and 29 points in the three games at Salina.   #56 [player_tooltip player_id='2403189' first='Manny' last='Myers'], 5-foot-11 guard, 2026, Mulvane:   Myers was a great offensive option on a good team with senior leaders. He handled the ball and helped facilitate, but he was ready to cut it loose when the opportunity was right. He dropped 39% from deep and had some big offensive games, including the 27 he put up against Circle. He averaged 11 points and 5 boards.   #58 [player_tooltip player_id='2228096' first='John' last='Hoytal'] 6-foot-2 forward, 2026, Washburn Rural:   Hoytel took huge leaps from the beginning of the season to the end. By the close of the season, he was aggressively attacking the goal offensively and defending big men with confidence. He's an athletic warrior in the lane, grabbing a lot of rebounds and defending the rim effectively for his size. Hoytal is fundamentally sound and will continue to expand his game.   #59 [player_tooltip player_id='2403201' first='Trey' last='Oakley'], 6-foot-1 forward, 2026, Hays:   A guy with a versatile set of skills, Oakley can do it inside and out. He defends the paint and gets up for rebounds. He can handle the ball and distribute it. On a team that won a lot of games while relying on young players, Oakley is a building block because he can do so many things. He hit 37% from deep, getting 6.5 points per game as a sophomore.

Of the 15 new players added to the 2026 class rankings, nine are from schools in the 1A-3A rankings. So we will split the additions up: Big Schools, Small School Guards and Small School Bigs.