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2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 1

2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 1
Steve Quattrocchi
Steve Quattrocchi August 6, 2024 @ 11:39 AM
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Tylin George
Tylin George 6'3" | SG/PG | 2026
KY
Bray Kirk
Bray Kirk 6'2" | SG/PG | 2026
KY
Jagger Mardis
Jagger Mardis 6'3" | SG/CG | 2026
KY
Bryten Close
Bryten Close 6'7" | C | 2026
KY
Jonathan Moss
Jonathan Moss 5'11" | PG | 2026
KY
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Moss is quick enough to stay in front of elite ball handlers too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1894141"],"_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-66afa659dfc28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the single biggest movers in the update, Tylin goes from 72nd to 14th. George has likely been severely underrated until now but I hadn't been able to see him play until this summer. Tylin is quick and athletic who is explosive laterally and vertically. He's also a solid shooter who can get into the paint and finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543608"],"_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-66afa659dfc85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bray has been waiting his turn at Lyon County and as soon as he got an opportunity, he proved that he deserved to move up the rankings. Climbing from 42nd to 19th in the update, Kirk looks primed for a big Junior season after spending the summer showing he can score the ball at a high level on both the AAU and high school levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543591"],"_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-66afa659dfcdf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The most improved big man of the summer, Bryten goes from 32nd to 21st and could be an X Factor in the hotly contested race for the 5th region championship next season. Close is a big body who knows how to carve out space but also has excellent footwork around the bucket. What Bryten lacks in ideal athleticism, he makes up for with IQ and motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543598"],"_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-66afa659dfd38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A player who has been overlooked, Jagger moves up ten spots from 38th to 28th overall and could climb higher. LaRue needs him to step up and take over the void left from Daniel Allen graduating this spring. Mardis is a true three level scorer that can get hot from any spot on the court and is at his best attacking the rim, especially in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Chattanooga
Jonathan Moss

Jonathan Moss

KY
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Jonathan
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Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Daviess County
|
KY
2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 1
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Jonathan Moss

State: Kentucky
School: Daviess County
Club: Kentucky Basketball Club Pro 16
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Tylin George

Tylin George

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Tylin
George SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
University Heights Academy
|
KY
2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 1
One of the single biggest movers in the update, Tylin goes from 72nd to 14th. George has likely...
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Tylin George

State: Kentucky
School: University Heights Academy
Club: We All Can Go All Stars
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Bray Kirk

Bray Kirk

KY
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Bray
Kirk SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Lyon County
|
KY
2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 1
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Louisville
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Bryten Close

Bryten Close

KY
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Bryten
Close C
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Taylor County
|
KY
2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 1
The most improved big man of the summer, Bryten goes from 32nd to 21st and could be an...
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Louisville
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Bryten Close

State: Kentucky
School: Taylor County
Club: Griffin Elite
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Jagger Mardis

Jagger Mardis

KY
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Jagger
Mardis SG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Grayson County
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KY
2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 1
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