2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Risers in the Top 100 (Part 3)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part 3 of the Stock-Risers in the Top 100 as the 2026 rankings update in the state of North Carolina! Take a look at <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/06/2026-rankings-update-stock-risers-in-the-top-100-part-1/">Part 1</a> and <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/06/2026-rankings-update-stock-risers-in-the-top-100-part-2/">Part 2</a> if you haven't already as well!</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></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2326899"],"_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-667ed9b12c7ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watkins is quite the stretch-forward/wing prospect to get to know in the 2026 class as he kicks off Part 3 of the Stock-Risers. He's got a nice confidence with his shooting stroke on the perimeter while maintaining his ability to attack the painted area with his length and athleticism. He does well to mix things up and remains a quality name for DII and DIII programs to get eyes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ncwildcats2022/status/1795232669611053214","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/Ncwildcats2022/status/1795232669611053214 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2299826"],"_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-667ed9b12c822"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strand is an emerging name to get to know in the 919 area out of Heritage High to keep an eye on. He utilizes his shooting ability and athleticism in a variety of ways to make his presence felt, especially on the rebounding front. He plays with tremendous energy and effort when he's on the floor and emerges as one of the top risers in the latest rankings update for the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2198969"],"_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-667ed9b12c873"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Terrell is an intriguing forward/wing prospect who's shown he can do a little bit of everything with his skillset and athleticism. He's shown he can operate with versatility given his ability to play the forward spot as well as a distributor at the guard position. He's a name out of Willow Spring High to keep an eye on as he plays up on the 17U stage with [program_tooltip program_id='2225832' first='Team' last='Curry'] East.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382809"],"_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-667ed9b12c8be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Manhertz moves into the Top 100 as one of the biggest rankings risers in the 2026 class as he looks to turn a corner with Green Level High this season. He got a ton of experience on the varsity stage as a sophomore and has picked up where he's left off with [program_tooltip program_id='2078553' first='WCBA' last=''] on the grassroots scene. He's a lights out sharpshooter and creator off the catch who's only improving as time progresses. He's one to get lights on soon in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/trevormanhertz/status/1782530996128059810","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/trevormanhertz/status/1782530996128059810 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280940"],"_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-667ed9b12c911"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moye is an emerging point guard prospect for DII programs in the region to get to know out of South Central High. He's an aggressive prospect who knows how to apply pressure on both ends of the floor with his speed and quickness on the hardwood. He gets paint touches with ease to make things happen around the rim and has shown poise in defending at a high level. He's a prospect to get to know out of the 252 area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->