2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Risers Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update was filled with so many stock-risers that one article wasn't enough. Here are even more stock risers from the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2401469' first='RJ' last='Heigler'], 5'11 CG Woodbury</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heigler went up eight spots in the update and is looking to capitalize off a strong sophomore campaign. The 5'11 guard has a quick first step, which he uses to blow by his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the basket. Heigler has a nice touch on his floater and sets his feet before he shoots. He also has the ability to play off the ball and is an underrated passer. Heigler is a scoring lead guard prospect who should put up points in bunches throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421357' first='Matt' last='Caplan'], 6'2 SG Summit</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caplan also moved up eight spots in the update and has the potential to move up even higher. The 6'2 guard has a solid handle as he can beat his defender off the bounce and doesn't mind drawing contact in the paint. Caplan moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups and jumpers in the halfcourt. He is a strong rebounder and slides his feet on the defensive end. Caplan is a gritty guard prospect who works hard on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342604' first='Dean' last='Yellen Jr'], 6'0 CG Johnson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yellen Jr jumped up eight spots in the update and is looking to take a bigger jump in the 2024-25 season. The 6'0 guard has a good handle, which he uses to get to the rim and finishes well around the basket. Yellen Jr rarely forces jumpers in the halfcourt and makes opponents pay for giving him space behind the arc. He moves well without the ball in his hands and gets deflections on the defensive end. Yellen Jr is averaging 18 points per game so far this season and is looking to maintain that average over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342688' first='Luke' last='Van Auken'], 6'7 PF Delsea</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Auken went up seven spots in the update and is looking to establish himself as one of the top forward prospects in South Jersey. The 6'7 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the basket. Van Auken doesn't mind contact and sets good screens in the halfcourt. He is a force on the boards at both ends of the floor and uses his length to influence shots around the rim. Van Auken is a physical forward prospect who is looking to rack up double-doubles this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342615' first='Tyler' last='Bunnell'], 6'3 SG Robbinsville</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bunnell jumped up five spots in the update and has the potential to move up more as he gets more touches in the offense. The Pittsburgh baseball commit attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the basket and can draw contact in the paint. Bunnell can also score in the mid-range and uses his size to see over his defender. He fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor and is an underrated defender. Bunnell is averaging a little under 20 points per game over his last three games and is looking to continue that in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Know:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342648' first='Will' last='Foley'], 5'11 SG Notre Dame</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2233687' first='Bazir' last='Belvin'], 6'4 SG Linden</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2621316' first='Matthew' last='Kennedy'], 6'3 SG/SF St. Mary's Rutherford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628208' first='Nyaad' last='Walters'], 5'11 PG Science Park</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628171' first='Paris' last='Kinsey'], 6'3 SG St. Joseph's (Hamm.)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->