2026 Rankings: Sleepers to know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that the PrepHoopsWA team has wrapped up the rankings update now that the high school summer has been going, here are some 2026 sleepers within the class to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021650"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6674aaea934df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malachi will surprise a lot of people especially with his role increasing next year. He uses his size down low effectively, being strong inside the paint and using his length to get shots off. Bowman is an insane athlete, always flying all around the court on both sides of the ball. His offensive game has gotten much more well rounded, adding a more consistent jumper and more precise footwork when working down low.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021622"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6674aaea93561"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mantaj will likely be the main offensive option for Ferndale next year. He has a solid 6'3" frame and can use his body down low against bigger opponents he faces. Singh could very likely handle the ball for the Golden Eagles as they are losing a couple ball handling guards. He can handle the ball well, having decent patience so he can find his teammates who are open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2205044"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6674aaea935b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Medina has been playing great this summer, showing tremendous growth in his game. He plays under-control when attacking down-hill, keeping his eyes up to see his open teammates outside on the perimeter. He has a solid mid-range shot and has knocked down three's when defenders leave him open. He is one of the better ball handlers in the class and will have a big season next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2173112"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6674aaea9360b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Seamus is a fantastic point guard who can defend at a high level. He runs the pick and roll really well, using his screens off the right angle and hitting his big man who roles hard down the paint. Williams rebounds well for a guard, always crashing the glass and using his athleticism to grab the ball high off the glass. He'll be a big time player for Jackson next season, being one of the best passers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021634"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6674aaea9365b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Noah is a strong, strong guard for the Storm. His three point shot has been improving, along with his pull up mid range jumper. Soulier can guard a variety of positions on the court, being able to guard bigs down low or guards out on the perimeter. He gets downhill very well, utilizing his strength when needed to get to the bucket. He should have a bigger role for the Storm next year and should be able to start to gain some interest from college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->