2026 Rankings Update: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We updated our 2026 prospect rankings on the site <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/updated-2026-maryland-rankings-2/">today</a>! Our scouts added in 48 new names from all across the Washington DC+ Maryland area after watching summer and fall tournament basketball, with a total of 150 prospects listed. Let's break down some of the biggest stock risers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New readers: Use code "Proia30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2047680"],"_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-67070596972be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Former rank 94, +51</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A dynamic lefty CG prospect that recently picked up HM offers and interest at the tail end of AAU season, Shipley is an intriguing piece for a Mt. Zion Blue team looking to make some noise in the MPSC. Shipley can get to the rack with ease, knock down open jumpers, and finish with the best of them. If he's able to play with more consistency from night to night, Shipley should continue his rise in the rankings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412775"],"_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-67070596971ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Former rank: 72, +31</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-While we may have underrated him to start with, Dunbar steps into a bigger role at Jackson Reed as the primary post presence in the wake of Fort enrolling a year early at Georgetown. With improvements to his conditioning and finishing ability after a summer with Durant, we're expecting to see some improvements in his junior season as a steadying two-way presence that makes the most of his offensive opportunities and hits the glass hard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588109"],"_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-670705969716a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Former rank: 37, +16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-We're written about Billy quite a bit the past few months and for good reason-- he's quietly had one of the better offseasons in the area. A 6'8 W/F prospect known for his shooting, his movement skills and off the dribble play-making have improved each month of the offseason to boost his value. If he can continue to add muscle and quickness, he's in store for a big junior season for a loaded Cadets team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2252278"],"_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-67070596970be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Former rank: 61, +14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-St. Pierre is a PG that can really fill it up from all 3 levels, using his quickness to get past his matchup and score around the basket with soft touch. His feel as a passer is improving, finding teammates off the bounce with 1-handed passes through some tight windows. If he's able to put on some weight, commits to forcing turnovers as a POA defender, and knocks down his shots opposite Davis-- not only will his stock continue to rise but BL might surprise some people in league play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2148719"],"_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-6707059697265"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Former rank: 53, +7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The MVP of our PH Top 250 Expo, Polk has proven to be a dynamic PG that impacts winning whether he is in the starting rotation or comes off the bench for his team. The tenacity at both ends of the court is infectious but he has really worked to improve his perimeter shooting ability. If he proves that he is capable of running an offense in the halfcourt, taking care of the ball, and staying home to avoid defensive gambles that put him out of position-- we should continue to see his stock rise in the area in new Friendship Tech threads. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->