2026 Rankings Update: Stock Risers Ranked Between 41 and 100

PF [player_tooltip player_id='1907683' first='Hunter' last='Horn'] (St. Edmond) The move: 62 to 49   Horn is pacing a Gaels team that has been among the best in Class 1A this season, averaging 23.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game on 55.4% shooting. An athletic forward with soft hands and great touch around the rim, he can occasionally step out and stretch the floor, and he's tremendous on the glass on both ends of the floor.   CG [player_tooltip player_id='1460951' first='Eli' last='Dee'] (Baxter) The move: 74 to 54   Dee has emerged as one of the state's elite scorers this season, averaging 29.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game for the Bolts. He dropped 50 in a game earlier this season, and his ability to score from anywhere on the floor, and do so both off the dribble and the catch, has been huge for Baxter this season.   PG [player_tooltip player_id='1765506' first='Brady' last='Boulton'] (Montezuma) The move: 79 to 58   Boulton's 54 points against Centerville are a state-high this season, and he has been absolutely ridiculous in just about every other game this season as well. A 5-10 scoring guard who has really improved as a playmaker and shot creator over the last 12-18 months, Boulton is averaging 28.9 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.4 steals per game on 51-43-87 shooting splits to lead the Braves.   CG [player_tooltip player_id='1978106' first='Shay' last='Stephens'] (Notre Dame) The move: 76 to 61   Stephens has been putting together a ridiculous junior year for the Nikes as both a scorer and playmaker, making a major impact on the game on nearly every offensive possession. He's averaging 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game on 55-48-75 shooting splits, showcasing his three-level scoring and feel for the game. He's also a solid on-ball defender with good lateral quickness and hands, averaging 2.7 steals per game to boot.   SF [player_tooltip player_id='2204894' first='Tyler' last='Hilton'] (Linn-Mar) The move: 87 to 62   Hilton has stepped into the Lions starting lineup this season and made a major impact on both ends of the floor with his long frame. He's averaging 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.5 steals per game on 58-42-73 shooting splits, and with his combination of size and length, he provides versatility on both ends of the floor.   SF [player_tooltip player_id='2204869' first='Giovanny' last='Quiles'] (Dowling Catholic) The move: 156 to 66   Quiles makes a big jump in the rankings in part because of his strong play to start his junior year, but more so because he was one of the best players in the gym at our Top 250 Expo back in October. A skilled 6-3 wing who can create quality looks off the dribble for his teammates, he's a versatile scorer and defender who impacts the game on both ends of the floor.   SF [player_tooltip player_id='1978098' first='Nathan' last='Jenkins'] (Dowling Catholic) The move: 82 to 69   A 6-1 wing who loves to play downhill and attack the rim both in transition and in the halfcourt, Jenkins is averaging 8.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game on 57.6% shooting. His secondary playmaking and vision has been a big boost for the Maroons.   SF [player_tooltip player_id='1978134' first='Connor' last='Walsh'] (Wahlert Catholic) The move: 127 to 77   A talented wing with good size, Walsh is shooting the leather off the basketball as a junior, averaging 11.4 points on 57-55-60 shooting splits. He shoots it well off the catch with a quick, smooth release, and he moves really well without the ball in his hands. His length allows him to defend multiple positions as well.   SF [player_tooltip player_id='2413532' first='Kellen' last='Haverback'] (Mount Vernon) The move: 97 to 80   A long 6-2 wing who has really improved as a playmaker and shot creator this season, Haverback is averaging 17.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.7 steals, and 1.8 block per game, leading the Mustangs in every major category except for rebounds.   SF [player_tooltip player_id='1765534' first='Brayson' last='Mulder'] (MMCRU) The move: 117 to 82   Mulder has been the leader for a Royals team that features a really balanced offensive attack and that has been one of the most pleasant surprises in Class 1A this season. A 6-4 wing who scores at an efficient clip by getting to the rim and scoring through or over defenders, he's averaging a team-high 12.9 points per game to go with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals per game.   SG [player_tooltip player_id='2413534' first='Judd' last='Jirovsky'] (Grundy Center) The move: 116 to 96   After coming off the bench to provide a scoring spark last season, Jirovsky has done just the same this season in the starting lineup, scoring at an extremely efficient clip from anywhere on the floor. He's averaging 13.7 points on 60-48-71 shooting splits, and he has also made some real improvements in his playmaking, dishing out 4.6 assists per game with a strong 2.71 assist-to-turnover ratio.   SG [player_tooltip player_id='2520036' first='Bryce' last='Henry'] (Mid-Prairie) The move: 155 to 97   Henry is a big-time scorer who loves to let it fly from 3-point range, averaging more than 10 3-point attempts per game and making 39.4% of them en route to putting up 24.1 points per game. He shoots it really well off the catch and has improved as a playmaker and shotmaker off the dribble as well.

PF Hunter Horn Hunter Horn 6'5" | SF St. Edmonds | 2026 State IA (St. Edmond)
The move: 62 to 49