2026 Rankings Update: Rising Wings & Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These wings and forwards improved their stock through developments to their perimeter game, allowing themselves to be much more versatile offensive options from around the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2299862"],"_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-66eeff895fb0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boykin follows an incredibly productive season at Columbine, reaffirming his abilities as a high usage scorer who is getting even more efficient as a pull-up shooter. Bringing both size and skill to the table, his ability to impact the game on both ends makes him a fascinating prospect to follow. Likely the offensive engine for Columbine yet again, that team will go as far as Boykin can take them given his two-way production and ability to mitigate turnovers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1764296"],"_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-66eeff895fb78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tarpenning has improved his jump shot, alongside the notable abilities as a rebounder and shot blocker. The forward continues to round out his offensive game, making Discovery Canyon a very intriguing program due to their size. Still one of the best per game rebounders returning to school in the Springs, opponents should struggle with that group's constant depth between the 3 and 5 positions. There is nothing to mistake about Tarpenning's progression this summer, he has taken major strides which will allow him to slide up and down between wing and frontcourt positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1903589"],"_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-66eeff895fbbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Similar to many of the names on this list, Land has made strides with his perimeter jumper, allowing himself to slow within different positions due to his floor spacing. Still a dependable rebounder and interior defender, the forward has a shot to be a key rotation player with Mountain Vista. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622242"],"_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-66eeff895fbf9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davenport brings a wiry frame and improving perimeter jumper to fit within a wide range of lineups. Particularly as the three point shot continues to progress, Davenport may be slotted onto many different matchups on the defensive end. Rangeview appears to be bringing in much more size this coming season, allowing Davenport to play against opponents at his size on the wing. While attacking downhill, he has improved his handle and in turn his decision making versus help defense. Effective making the extra pass if opposing help walls off the lane, Davenport looks to be a much more well rounded asset at the varsity stage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874429"],"_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-66eeff895fc34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walker continues to show upside as a difficult shotmaker and progressing halfcourt playmaker. His strength in the backcourt paired with the immense confidence to score the ball from all three levels has made him particularly productive at the club level. Stepping into a new look group at Fossil Ridge, Walker will have a much different role over there. Defensively, the guard brings both strength and some bounce, capable of swatting away shots from the help side. Walker has proven to invigorate his teams, repeatedly making bold plays to mess with opponents.</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":["2382304"],"_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-66eeff895fc6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lamar is another Mesa Ridge athlete who has made strides as a three point shooter, fairly dependable off the catch. This is alongside his defensive toughness and high motor, capable of guarding up against bigger opponents one on one. Still a dependable rebounder, he played a large portion of the center position for 7070 in July, capable of guarding up when necessary.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->