2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Their Junior seasons are kicking off and running and the class of 2026 is absolutely loaded with scholarship level talent. Instead of breaking down the same players over and over, let's dive deeper! Here's a look at the biggest risers in this rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571421"],"_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-675f65b593833"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miles makes a move up from 36th to 21st and projects solidly as a scholarship level prospect. Woodfork has a certain level of swagger about himself. He's not cocky but he believes he's the best player on every court he steps foot on and I can appreciate that. Woodfork is a tough finisher who is effective as an on ball defender on the other end as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404178"],"_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-675f65b5938eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cash makes a big move from 45th overall to 22nd. Whitehead needs to continue getting comfortable as a primary scoring option as sometimes he settles for bad shots like a player who is used to a smaller role. As he settles into being "the man" at Eastern, he's only going to get better and I think Whitehead has some advanced playmaking skills that he hasn't shown yet. He's a bit of a late bloomer but the potential is certainly there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1955757"],"_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-675f65b593967"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If ratings were strictly based on potential, Nate could be a top 10 talent. As it stands, Coen moves up 10 spots from 40 to 30 and is trending upward. Nate is long and athletic and has finally started to add some bulk to his frame. He plays hard and is not getting bullied like he was for the last year or so. Long term, Coen is a stock you want to invest in!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2320639"],"_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-675f65b5939e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the biggest movers I can ever remember, Martin climbs 140 spots from 177th to 37th and his ceiling is closer to the 15-20 range than 40th. Braxton has big time athleticism and a lightning quick second jump that allows him to be one of the more bouncy kids in the 10th region and the 2026 class as a whole. If he can start being more active on both ends, he can be a D2/NAIA or better prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1359135"],"_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-675f65b593a67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Off to a strong start to his Junior season, Cash climbs from 47th to 38th in this update and seems primed for a big season for Cov Cath. A highly skilled guard, Harney excels as a playmaker. He gets into the paint routinely and is a capable shooter when needed (3/8 from three through 4 games). Cash has the athleticism and strength to be a lockdown defender when he needs to be and has scholarship level upside in both basketball and football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->