Player Rankings Update: 2026 Stock Risers

Up from No. 45: Long springy forward finishes with dunks inside. Strong rim protector with how well he gets off the floor. Hustles on both ends. Lefty can step outside to hit the corner three and mid-range jumper.     Up from No. 46: Electrifying scorer flat out strokes the ball from distance. Is more than a one trick pony however. Has a quick first step to the hoop and finishes above the rim. Averaged 34.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 4.5 steals last season. Spent time with Game Elite over the offseason, gaining more exposure.     Up from No. 74: Lanky guard can play 1-3. Will need to add strength but is a dangerous three-point shooter for his size and is a high upside defender.     Up from No. 59: Hopkins has a good feel for the game. Lefty is a routine box score filler. He can play either on or off the ball. When Kareem collects rebounds he looks to push it himself. Hopkins shoots the three very well off the catch and off the dribble. He is getting better and better as a drive-and-kick creator.     Up from No. 70: Welborn's stock is starting to climb. He's got good size on the perimeter and is able to play both on and off the ball. With his motor Jason accomplishes a lot on the floor. He's a multi-level scorer with an improving outside shot. He sees the floor well off the dribble. His rebounding and defense make him a complete player.     Up from No. 83: Moved from Grovetown to North Atlanta. Elite length in the paint. Still adding weight to his frame. Alters every shot in and out of his area. Can catch and finish fluidly.     Up from No. 103: Jackson is a relentless defender that will pick up 94-feet. He is quick laterally, beating ball handlers to the spot. Dontrell has active hands and will dig out steals and force loose balls. On offense, Jackson is more of a table setter than a score-first guard. He averaged 7.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2 steals as a junior.     Up from No. 116: I love [player_tooltip player_id='2425890' first='Tatum' last='Holmes']' versatility. He can take over games both offensively and defensively. Close to around 6-foot-5, Holmes has the size and athleticism to guard all over the floor. He has a great wingspan and is springy off the floor. Tatum is a very good rebounder. His offense is well balanced, a good shooter that knows how to attack the hoop. D-II programs should start tracking.     Up from No. 158: DJ is a slinky slasher. He finds creases in the defense and explodes to the rim. He moves well without the ball to get open. He can come off curls to hit from the mid-range and is smooth when creating separation to score from beyond the arc.