2026 Rankings: Junior Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the class rankings being updated for the 2025, 2026, and now the 2027 classes, I am taking a look into each class and seeing who are some names to know before the season. We will talk about which juniors are on the rise going into the season in my eyes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1927274"],"_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-671a92a32723c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reed is a really quick guard who has some sneaky length with his long wingspan. He attacks weaknesses in opposing defenses quickly, being able to see them quickly and then adjust. Nagel's defensive ability has been improving as he is bringing energy every play and doing whatever it takes to get a stop. He should definitely see more looks coming his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685494"],"_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-671a92a3272c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cole has been killing it on the football field this season for Kings, stepping up to be the teams QB. When basketball season is here, the 6'2" guard will be ready to step in for his school and lead them far. He is a fantastic teammate who is always trying to get his teammates involved on the offensive side of the ball. He brings energy and intense defense to the court too, which helps him standout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021612"],"_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-671a92a32730a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skaggs is one of the most improved players in this class in my eyes. His offensive game has become much more well rounded and can score with ease from all 3 levels. He gets down-hill smoothly and has an even more impressive mid-range jumper which he can find his spots to easily. I could see him averaging 15-20ppg next season, which should lead to more looks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2464747"],"_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-671a92a32734f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Daniel is a great defender who can step up and guard multiple positions on the defensive side, given his solid length and strength down in the paint. He has a quick release and an excellent shot from deep, so defenders will have to keep their eyes on him at all times. He is poised for a massive senior year, which I think leads to more collegiate looks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->