Rankings Review: Class of 2026 11-20

The class of 2026 in Louisiana is one that is guard and wing oriented. This class is a drastic contrast from the class of 2024. That being said, quality guards and wings can be found all through these rankings. When you travel past number ten, there are a host of guards and wings who are high level players. In this review of the rankings, we will take a look at players 11-20. These are players who are not usually highlighted but are some of the top players in the state.   11. [player_tooltip player_id='2466998' first='Hayden' last='Joseph'] - Joseph is new to the rankings. He is a wing/forward at John Curtis who has a ton of variety in his game. Joseph can handle the ball and attack the rim from multiple areas on the floor. One of his better attributes is his rebounding. He is a player who can rebound it and go. The multiple layers to his game make a player of high value.   12. [player_tooltip player_id='2307970' first='Monte' last='Farmer'] - Farmer is a long and athletic forward who is very good in transition. His offensive game is more expansive than just transition scores. Farmer can step out behind the arc and he is good at rebound putbacks. Defending the rim is one of his best traits. He can swat the ball on one end and finish at the other. Farmer is definitely a difference maker on the floor.   13. [player_tooltip player_id='1543647' first='Cooper' last='Nelson'] - The Sterlington point guard is one of the most instinctive, play-making guards in the state. Nelson is a player who knows how to run an offense. He can place people in the proper position to score and pass them into scoring position. When things break down, Nelson can score from the perimeter or from drives to the bucket. He has a high basketball IQ and knows the game well.   14. [player_tooltip player_id='1679406' first='Antonio' last='Dixon'] - Dixon is an athletic freak of nature who shows supreme athletic ability when on the hardwood. He is not a fluid jump shooter but he can make shots from the perimeter. His leaping ability is his best attribute. Dixon has a quick first and second jump which allows him to finish over and through defenders. He is an electrifying player who is only getting better.   15. [player_tooltip player_id='2466408' first='Jakyri' last='Martin'] - Martin is another newcomer to the rankings. He is another John Curtis forward who is good at rebounding the ball and shooting from the perimeter. Martin can play with the ball in his hands or off the ball. Off the ball is where he is very dangerous. Whether he is spotting up for jumpers or running the floor to finish, he is a mismatch for defenders.   16. [player_tooltip player_id='1967568' first='Lavell' last='Lane'] - The wiry Richwood wing is a handful on the hardwood. Lane can kill teams from behind the arc or put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. His ability to play on the perimeter helps space the floor and gives his teammates room to operate. Lane can also defend several positions because of his ability to switch onto smaller defenders. He has a game that is multi-faceted.   17. [player_tooltip player_id='2414928' first='Zy'quayvious' last='Smith'] - The Red River guard is a high IQ player who plays with a ton of energy. Smith is a guard who can vary his attack possession by possession. He can score it from all three levels or draw and find others. Defensively, he is strong enough to guard four positions and quick enough to disrupt that many. He is a two way player with a huge ceiling.   18. [player_tooltip player_id='1543674' first='Gavin' last='Lucas'] - Lucas is one of the best shooters that we have in Louisiana regardless of class. He is very consistent from deep and knows how to space the floor. While Lucas is very good at spotting up, he is good at finding others for spot up opportunities. His ability to play on and off the ball makes him very valuable when he is on the floor.   19. [player_tooltip player_id='2414908' first='Ja'Dell' last='Demery'] - Demery is one of those players who can do just about anything on the floor. Defensively, he can guard five positions because he is strong enough and athletic enough to do so. Offensively, he can score from the mid-range along with being a very strong offensive rebounder. He is as tough as they come on both ends of the floor and has an abundance of room to grow.   20. [player_tooltip player_id='1684320' first='Rondell' last='Battle'] - The guard from Phoenix may be right over six feet but he is an all-around basketball player. He has the ability to play lead guard, shooting guard, or power forward. Battle knows how to use his body to get into the lane and either finish or make the drop off. When he spots up, the lefty is almost automatic from deep. Battle plays to his strengths and uses the one which benefits the team best.   Players outside of the top twenty are players who are very good. These players may not be top ten but they are highly sought after recruiting-wise most times. These players in positions 11 to 20 are just that. They will be players who make a difference on the hardwood this summer, fall, and winter.

The class of 2026 in Louisiana is one that is guard and wing oriented. This class is a drastic contrast from the class of 2024. That being said, quality guards and wings can be found all through these rankings. When you travel past number ten, there are a host of guards and wings who are high level players. In this review of the rankings, we will take a look at players 11-20. These are players who are not usually highlighted but are some of the top players in the state.