Top New Names from 2026 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2026 rankings update saw exactly 20 names get added to our rankings. In this article, I'll break down the five highest ranked newcomers to our list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2426924"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"An elite stretch-4, I caught Davis in person for the first time with [program_tooltip program_id='2320052' first='All' last='Ohio Red'] 16 U last weekend. A prospect who has a quick release and confidence to fire off movement, Davis is one of the top shooters in Ohio's 2026 class. His gravity as a shooter provides excellent floor spacing for his teammates. Nice to see Davis playing against top competition next to other top prospects in Ohio, the role he plays with All Ohio will closely mirror the role he'll be expected to play at the college level. For Davis, improving lateral mobility and explosiveness to defensively hold his own more out there should be key development points for this off-season. Like the upside of Davis with his ability to shoot the floor at his size, plus his body strength allows him to bang in the paint as well.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2376402"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"One of the most athletic players in Ohio's 2026 class, I caught Foster for the first time with Lima Central Catholic in the regional stage of the OHSAA tournament. You could see the explosiveness and open court athleticism that Foster plays with but I thought he elevated his game to the EYBL 16 U circuit and helped his stock down in Memphis. Foster was creating turnovers and finishing above the rim in transition. Also doing a nice job of not over-dribbling or forcing the issue offensively, Foster is a low usage player in the half-court but seems to already have an understanding of what his coaches and teammates are looking for him to do on that end. When you factor in his athleticism, motor and production, Foster looks like a potential Division I target for college programs to watch this spring and summer.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2366691"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Shooting is a skill that is prioritized in today's era of basketball and few wing guards in the 2026 class have a more pure stroke than Evans. Finishing fourth in the Cincinnati Hills League in scoring, Evans knocked down 70 3-pointers as a Sophomore. With good size and a quick release off the ball, Evans is a weapon to run off screens, space the floor and bust zones open. Wyoming has an incredibly talented 2026 class, their top four scorers from last season are all in that class. You'll be hearing a lot about this team over the next two seasons in SW Ohio.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1729405"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Another one of the top shooters in the 2026 class, Sagester barley edges out Evans with 77 made 3-pointers last season and finished second in his conference in scoring at almost 22 PPG. One of the biggest developments for Sagester was growing a couple inches from freshman to sophomore year. Went from being 5'10, 5'11 to 6'2. Also starting to improve his body as well, Sagester is filling out into his frame and I expect him to add even more muscle mass as he continues to mature. I also have caught Midwest Basketball Club Gold 16 U this season and was impressed with how he played next to other lead guards as a floor spacer and being efficient with his looks. One of the top small town prospects in Ohio's 2026 class, the Sagester family name is well known across western Ohio for their hoops talent.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1943739"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"I caught Holt at the Battle at the Berkey with Triway and he caught fire with 37 points in the first three quarters alone. Everything was working for Holt off the bounce as he used his body to shield himself from defenders and was automatic from 3-point range. I was impressed with Holt's scoring ability and change of pace off the dribble. Expect Holt to become a household name despite being another small-town prospect, he should put up huge numbers as a Junior next winter.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6633bd061b674"} /-->