Updated 2026 Rankings: SEPA Stock Risers…Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Tuesday we published our updated Class of 2026 prospect rankings. By now you are aware that hybrid-forward [player_tooltip player_id='1406792' first='Zaahir' last='Muhammad-Gray'] has ascended to our No. 1 spot. Muhammad-Gray is followed closely by Friends School League standout [player_tooltip player_id='1608275' first='Jordan' last='Dill'] who landed at No. 2 in our latest rankings of prospects in the 2026 graduate year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we want to dig deeper into the Class of 2026 rankings and review four players who used the spring grassroots season, June's high school live period and the July circuit to increase their recruiting stock significantly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of four <em>“stock risers” </em>from southeastern Pennsylvania's Class of 2026 who college coaches need to keep an eye on for the remainder of the summer and into the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>18 to 7…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1406768' first='Sammy' last='Jackson'] </strong><strong>– 6'5” / Roman Catholic / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] UAA / Wing:</strong> After a breakout stretch to end Roman's 2023-24 season, Jackson continued to post jaw dropping efforts on the spring UAA circuit. During April and May, this long, athletic, and versatile prospect registered 15.5 points and 4 rebounds per game while draining threes at a 35% rate. In June at Philly HS Live, Jackson impressed with his ability to produce points in the open court, splash threes and score on straight line drives to rack. We were extremely impressed with the way Jackson worked with new Roman point guard [player_tooltip player_id='2195052' first='Tyler' last='Sutton']. Defensively, Jackson's speed, wingspan and agility enable him to guard 2 through 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>226 to 70…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2247350' first='Weshly' last='Rosario'] </strong><strong>– 5'10″ / Reading / [program_tooltip program_id='2428253' first='Team' last='Final Red'] EYBL / Point Guard:</strong> Rosario's fantastic play this spring reinforced for us that he is on track to be the next Reading superstar. This extraordinarily athletic, ultra-quick and high IQ guard can serve as a primary ball handler or play on the wing. From either spot, Rosario can lace threes and score off the bounce. As a point guard, Rosario thrives at pushing the fast break for scores or assists. When he is off-ball, Rosario's ability to slash to the basket for a catch and lay-ins is remarkable. Rosario also excels at turning steals in to easy buckets. Last month Rosario was in the Dominican Republic practicing with that country's U18 national team program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>232 to 90…</em></strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251320' first='Jerry' last='Johnson, Jr.'] </strong><strong>– 6'3″ / La Academia Charter / [program_tooltip program_id='2428253' first='Team' last='Final Red'] EYCL / Combo Guard:</strong> This once raw prospect has developed into a legitimate three level scorer with the potential to play in college. Johnson proved those facts across the two Philly HS Live sessions by averaging 15.5 points, 4.7 assists and 5.5 rebounds per contest. Additionally, Johnson was a top performer at last weekend's Summer Jam Fest as he led TFR to their division title. He owns well-rounded skill set and can play both guard spots. Johnson can score in the open court, knock down treys, operate in pick-n-roll action and facilitate for teammates. Plus, Johnson possesses an enormous wingspan and excellent end-to-end speed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>219 to 196</em></strong><strong>…[player_tooltip player_id='2251292' first='Henry' last='Ye'] – 6'2″ / Westtown School / [program_tooltip program_id='2078697' first='Philly' last='Pride'] 302 / Shooting Guard:</strong> It took Ye a minute to adapt to high school basketball here in the United States, but now he has found his groove and is pushing his recruiting stock forward. When Ye arrived at Westtown, he could already knock down threes from all over the floor. The biggest improvements in Ye's game have been his point guard skills and transition scoring. Ye's handles and IQ have developed to the level where he is now capable of running as a primary ball handler who can score or distribute. He has also learned how to get out on the fast break for a transition three or a lay-in. Ye's size and solid nose for the ball make him a strong rebounding guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->