2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Risers in the Top 100 (Part 2)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part 2 of the Stock-Risers in the Top 100 of the 2026 class in the latest rankings update!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>There's no better time to sign up for PrepHoopsNC! Get 30% OFF payment on your first billing cycle with offer code: JAYANDERSON30, sign up <a href="https://prephoops.com/subscribe">TODAY</a>!</em><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2464040"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667c26e48d515"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Houpt is another name in the 2026 class who continues to shine alongside [player_tooltip player_id='2055664' first='Jim' last='Gatehouse'] with his guard skills. He's an intriguing lead guard for DI and DII programs to keep an eye on given his prowess for running the offense and making things go on both ends of the floor. With his length and skill set, he's certainly a hidden gem to know with South Mecklenburg High this upcoming fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HouptBen/status/1802822897117077926","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HouptBen/status/1802822897117077926 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055545"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667c26e48d592"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gyabaah continues to move up the 2026 rankings in the latest update as he moves into the 50th spot as he joins High Point Christian Academy's rotation for 2024-25. He's an intriguing forward prospect who can operate inside and out with his length and as he continues to be consistent on the rebounding front, look for his stock to grow even more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411208"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-667c26e48d5ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">James is fresh off a knee injury and looking like his old self as he looks to be a key piece in the Farmville Central High rotation. He's an aggressive scoring guard who can attack with and without the ball in his hands given his strength and athleticism. He's a prospect for DII programs in the region to get eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1487713"],"_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-667c26e48d63f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haynes is due for a breakout junior campaign with Providence Day School in the frontcourt. He's shown he can be quite the presence in the pick-and-roll game and given his length, he's a tough matchup for opposing defenders, especially around the rim. He's quietly becoming a prospect for LM/MM DI programs to start tracking over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055527"],"_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-667c26e48d6a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is emerging as quite the two-way presence on the floor no matter the setting for BSM on the independent scene. He's an athletic lead guard who can operate as a facilitator and scorer given his prowess for making plays for others and getting paint touches within the flow of the offense. As he shows off his ability to make shots in space, look for his name to grow. He's a name for LM/MM DI and HM DII programs to get eyes on over the next few months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->