2026 Rankings Update: New Additions – Two-Way Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are a group of tremendous athletes and strong forwards, making themselves known due to their physicality in the paint. As well multi positional defenders, these will be a few names worth following in the near future.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2460097"],"_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-66ee37d072452"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucas leapt into the scene with 7070, grabbing numerous rebounds on either end of the floor. There are few forwards who are as physical as him down low, active drawing fouls down low in the paint. Additionally a high motor rebounder from both ends of the floor, he feasted on second chance opportunities, willing to go up through contact when necessary. His physicality will be especially helpful for Mesa Ridge, who looks to continue their reign within the 5A level. His continued growth along the perimeter will be essential to rounding out his offensive abilities, although he has a great baseline of talent centered around the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2564159"],"_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-66ee37d0724ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walker is an intriguing forward who boasts wiry strength and defensive discipline within the paint, a notable shotblocker at recent showcase events. Adept at rising up to swat away shot attempts deep in the paint, Walker excelled on the defensive end. His continued growth as an offensive weapon will be necessary to his two-way success at the varsity level over the next couple of seasons.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509238"],"_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-66ee37d0724f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Belibi returns to Colorado, specifically within the prep school context, although his improvements in strength and skill have kept him as one of the top names in this class. Particularly given the above the rim finishing ability, the guard is about as good an athlete as anyone in the 2026 class. He has also made notable strides as a shotmaker, particularly off the bounce within the mid-range. Defensively, he matches up well with both backcourt positions, a pest at the point of attack.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2559240"],"_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-66ee37d072539"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bonsett shot the ball particularly well at recent club and showcase events, alongside a fairly strong frame for his position. Bringing the size and skill necessary to compete at the varsity level, the guard appears to be ready for the opportunity over at Silver Creek. Following massive turnover from the previous group, the guard has a legit chance to crack the rotation in this coming season. His motor combined with the relative strength allows him to be a competitive rebounder, particularly as a backcourt athlete. Exactly what level his shooting efficiency reaches will be imperative to varsity opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2403033"],"_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-66ee37d07257b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abuk is a lanky wing whose defensive abilities should get him a crack at the rotation this coming season, effective against backcourt and wing opponents. His high motor makes him a thorn in the side of opponents, flying all over the place to contest shots or grab loose balls. He found success for Hardwood with his finishing around the rim, most active as a roller and slasher. His continued growth in offensive versatility and overall strength will be essential to his long term success at the varsity level. He has a chance to be a legitimate perimeter defender over the coming years, bringing notable upside on the defensive end of the floor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->