2026 Rankings Update: Top Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings are here with nearly 180 players taking part of the update. With every update, players move up and down the rankings and this update is no different. Here are the top stock risers from the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2453542' first='Jordan' last='Williams'], 6'4 SG Deptford</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams jumped up 85 spots in the update, moving higher than any other player in the update. The 6'4 guard has a good first step, which he uses to blow by his defender and finishes nicely around the rim. Williams uses his size to see over his defender and rises up nicely on his jumper. He slides his feet well on the defensive end and is an underrated rebounder. Williams' stock has the potential to rise even higher with his ability to score in the mid-range and make plays on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1608251' first='Bryce' last='Hillman'], 6'2 CG Camden Eastside</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hillman moved up 38 spots in the update and has the potential to move up even more this winter. The 6'2 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to get to the rim and can finish through contact. Hillman can also score in the mid-range and sets his feet before he shoots. He pushes the pace nicely in transition and plays solid on-ball defense. Hillman is a gritty guard prospect who should have the ball in his hands more during the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342605' first='Trevor' last='Whitaker'], 6'4 SG Union</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whitaker went up 13 spots in the latest update and will be one to watch throughout the season. The 6'4 guard has a nice release on his jumper and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Whitaker is more than just a shooter as he can also put the ball on the floor and finish around the rim. He works for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his length to get deflections on the defensive end. Whitaker is a lanky guard prospect whose ability to stretch the floor will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342601' first='Eddie' last='Lopez'], 6'4 SF Middletown North</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lopez jumped up 12 spots in the update and has the ability to play either forward spot. The 6'4 forward has a good faceup game as he knows how to get to his spot on the floor and can finish in a number of ways around the basket. Lopez has a high release on his jumper and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He elevates for rebounds on both ends of the floor and uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end. Lopez is a physical forward prospect whose ability to make plays at both ends of the floor will help his game throughout the winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2304509' first='Seamus' last='Bieg'], 5'10 PG Camden Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bieg went up 10 spots in the update and will be one to track throughout the season. The 5'10 guard has a smooth release on his jumper and can get hot distance in a hurry. Bieg moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the halfcourt. He rarely forces shots in the halfcourt and is an underrated passer. Bieg is a sharpshooting guard prospect who should torch the nets throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2148602' first='Eric' last='Hillsman'], 6'7 SF College Achieve</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342638' first='Jaden' last='Brown'], 6'2 SG Bergen Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1948974' first='Andrew' last='Adegbite'], 6'5 PF Pompton Lakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1981659' first='Jake' last='Russell'], 5'10 SG Westfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2505361' first='Sidd' last='Narayanabhatla'], 6'2 SG Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->