2026 January Ranking Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Arkansas has recently updated the class of 2026 prospect rankings. The 2026 rankings have had plenty of prospects shot up the rankings. In this article, we will highlight several prospects on the rise in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2021917' first='Ben' last='Rockwell']-CG-Farmington-6'4”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2021917' first='Ben' last='Rockwell'] has the versatility to guard multiple positions on the floor for the Cardinals. He is able slash to the paint and finish above the paint with ease. Meanwhile, he has the range to consistently knock down the deep jumper. Rockwell does a great job of staying active on the defensive end of the floor. He makes opposing players to get a shot released and keeps his hands active. Rockwell is a player to watch out for over the next two years for the Cardinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2028614' first='Braylen' last='S. Jackson']-Point Guard-Joe T. Robinson-5'10”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Robinson Senator is an active player on both ends of the floor. Jackson's quick hands can create havoc on the defensive end. He is a player who can turn defense into offense in the blink of an eye. Jackson has the range to hit from anywhere on the floor. He uses his quickness well to get into the lane and finish around the basket. Jackson is a player to watch out for with Robinson over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2434062' first='Jaeir' last='Hardwell']-Point Guard-Hot Springs-5'10”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2434062' first='Jaeir' last='Hardwell'] is a point guard who can take a game over from an offensive perspective. He has no trouble filling up the stat sheet for the Trojans. Hardwell is unselfish with the basketball and has no trouble finding the open teammate for an easy basket. Meanwhile, on the defensive end of the floor he does a tremendous job of keeping his hands active and in the passing lanes. He will battle for rebounds as well as loose balls. Hardwell is a player to watch out for with the Trojans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2376832' first='Cole' last='McGarrah']-Small Forward-Prairie Grove-6'4”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2376832' first='Cole' last='McGarrah'] continues to improve each time he steps on the court. McGarrah stays active on the defensive end of the floor. He battles for rebounds and has no problem forcing turnovers all over the floor. McGarrah is a player who can drain the deep three or drive the lane and finish around the rim. He is a player who can rack up the points and bunches. The Prairie Grove forward is a player to watch out for over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->