2026 Rankings: Sleepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 315 players, there are bound to be players that fall under the radar and could make a jump in the next year or so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are 8 sleepers from the junior class to possibly make a jump this year:&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1950100' first='London' last='Haskell'] <strong>Mesa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The long power forward has been playing well in fall leagues and keeps showing you glimpses of what he can be. He blocks shots in his area and rebounds at a high clip. He runs the floor and moves well in space. He will score with dunks and layups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2297776' first='Michael' last='Atabala'] <strong>Notre Dame Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not very well known and just transferred in from Brophy Prep. He will get his chance to shine most likely off the bench and then definitely start next year and take the reins from Quinet. He can score and make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2147245' first='Sean' last='McCarthy'] <strong>CDO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A unique point forward type can have a breakout season here. He sees the court well and will drive and kick it. He can hit the three, get to the basket and he defends multiple positions. He should have a good year in Tucson. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1768204' first='Luke' last='Larrabee']<strong> Rancho Solano Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Brophy Prep transfer looks to make a big difference for the small school. He has legit volleyball line three point range and he can go on his own personal runs and lets it fly in a blink of an eye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2329550' first='Jonathan' last='Dargitz'] <strong>Buckeye</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another point forward type is a defensive player with great length and good athleticism. He moves fluidly as an athlete and can cover a lot of ground on the perimeter and will block shots and rebound too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2145741' first='Elias' last='Riley'] <strong>Deer Valley (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A JV star will be playing heavy minutes on varsity this season to play along side the twins and he should turn some heads. He can make plays for his teammates, defend and has speed and quickness to get to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1776604' first='Tristen' last='Rhodes'] <strong>Verrado</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A transfer from Millennium will make a big impact once he is eligible at Verrado. He is one of the better standstill three point shooters at his position and comes with range and a quick trigger. He has big game experience and looks to help the rising West Valley team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1834712' first='Santiago' last='Leyva'] <strong>Dysart</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly skilled power forward with soft hands and a huge IQ. He is a little undersized but makes up for it with his long arms and post footwork with touch, counters and skill. He should help the West Valley team a lot in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->