Potential 2026 Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the rankings update coming up quickly, I wanted to take a look into each class and see which players could be on the potential rise when the rankings are officially updated. Here is the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863244"],"_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-66fdbd48afc7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mason has been elevating his game in a big way, making himself much more well rounded on the offensive side of the ball. He finishes around the rim at a high percentage, using his size and frame to his advantage. He gets his shot off from deep quickly, forcing defenders to stay on their toes when guarding him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863198"],"_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-66fdbd48afce4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fischer is stepping into a bigger role during his senior year, likely starting in the back court for Shorecrest. He is a smart guard who likes to make the extra pass and always find his teammates, being unselfish on the court. Defensively, he moves his feet well and can react in a split second.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2464769"],"_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-66fdbd48afd27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ty will likely be one of the main "post" players for the Lions, who could play [player_tooltip player_id='1696692' first='Brant' last='Heppner'] more on the wing. The Lions will be losing 2 of the best players in the schools franchise in Anthony Canales and Brady Elsner but guys like Jorgenson and [player_tooltip player_id='2021650' first='Malachi' last='Bowman'] will be ready to step up. Ty has a big frame down low and is very, very string. He is a matchup nightmare for almost every team in the NWC and will see an increase in productivity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2205051"],"_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-66fdbd48afd64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rife is a phenomenal athlete, one of the most underrated ones in the class. Jordan has a quick first step, displaying great agility and athleticism when he is on the court. He can absorb contact smoothly and knows how to finish around people down in the paint. He can defend multiple positions due to his long wingspan and size on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->