Updated 2026 Rankings: New Faces (Part 3)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The highly anticipated new edition of the class of 2026 rankings have finally been released, with over 140 players in the rankings, including over 40 new players to the list! Here's a look at part three of the new faces in the update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#78 [player_tooltip player_id='2618817' first='Arrie' last='McWilliams'] | 6'2” SG | Hanover</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McWilliams enters the rankings after being an All Region selection at Hanover last year and he followed it up with a great summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2248971' first='River' last='City Reign'] as well. The 6'2” off guard is one of the top shooters in the Richmond area with effortless range and a quick release, he gets hot quickly and doesn't go through long droughts from deep and he can attack closeouts and get to the rim off the bounce too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#80 [player_tooltip player_id='2618821' first='Majesty' last='Dawson'] | 6'2” PG | Veritas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2502935,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImage7lDYEY.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/tempImage7lDYEY.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502935" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dawson is set to be one of the top guards in the 757 this year at Veritas, as he had a great showing playing 17U with Team Loaded VB City this past summer and should have the green light this year. He's a natural athlete at the lead guard position with a quick first step and good end-to-end speed, he can score the ball in a number of ways off the bounce, he makes others on his team better and he's a good defender as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#82 [player_tooltip player_id='2618824' first='King' last='Williams'] | 6'1” SG | LC Bird</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams has waited his turn on an LC Bird team that went to the state championship last year, and he'll be a focal point of a team that returns all but 1 player and should make another deep run this March. The 6'1” guard is highly talented as he can play both on and off the ball effectively, he is a knock down shooter from deep, he is aggressive yet smart defensively and he brings great energy to his team as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#84 [player_tooltip player_id='2148782' first='Jaden' last='Butler'] | 5'9” PG | Bishop O'Connell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Butler is one of those kids that is in a crowded backcourt on a very talented O'Connell team, but if he went anywhere else he'd likely be a star with his overall skillset. While he isn't the biggest guy he is lightning quick and changes directions well, he knocks down shots from deep and in the midrange at a high clip and he can make plays for others as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#87 [player_tooltip player_id='2382874' first='Mason' last='Ridgeway'] | 6'6” SF | Riverside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ridgeway makes his debut after a great sophomore season and a great summer with VA Elite, and he's set to have a breakout junior season and possibly move up this list if he does. The 6'6” wing has prototypical size on the wing and creates mismatches against smaller perimeter guys, he can knock down shots from deep consistently, he gets to spots well off the bounce and he plays with a good motor too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#94 [player_tooltip player_id='2309825' first='Tiberius' last='Fields'] | 6'3” CG | Stuart Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fields transferred to Stuart Hall and reclassified to the 2026 class after being a standout at Harrisonburg the last couple of years, and he's got a chance to catch the eye of college coaches with his ability as a mismatch at the combo guard position. At 6'3” Fields is a well built and strong guard who can get to the rim and play through contact, he's surprisingly shifty to create space, he can knock down shots from multiple levels and is a very good rebounder for his position too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#95 [player_tooltip player_id='2148730' first='Cooper' last='Konetschni'] | 6'4” SG | Mountain View</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2167225,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/589-Cooper-Konetschni.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/589-Cooper-Konetschni.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2167225" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Konetschni caught my eye and came onto the radar at the Prep Hoops Expo in September, showing a lot of game to go along with his great size on the wing, and should be one of the best players in the Fredericksburg area this year. At 6'4” he has long arms and uses that length to rebound and get deflections, he has good ball skills to create off the bounce, he can knock down shots from deep and still has a lot of room to improve moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->