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2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Rising Posts

2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Rising Posts
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson January 22, 2025 @ 01:45 PM
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Adonai Tyrance
Adonai Tyrance 6'7" | C | 2026
NC
Custer Prenger
Custer Prenger 6'6" | PF | 2026
NC
Kingsley Donaldson
Kingsley Donaldson 6'7" | C | 2026
NC
Ny’Zion Ballard
Ny’Zion Ballard 6'8" | C | 2026
NC
Gary Wilkins
Gary Wilkins 6'7" | C | 2026
NC
Chad Graves
Chad Graves 6'8" | C | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the stock-risers at the post position in the latest 2026 rankings update in the state of North Carolina!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em> <a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382798"],"_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-678ffb683c9f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyrance is slowly becoming a name to know in the 2026 rankings out of High Point Central. He's learning to utilize his size and length with consistency with production of 10.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 assists per game. He's got the Bison playing strong in the Mid-State Conference at 6-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2077353"],"_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-678ffb683cb82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ballard is an athletic forward prospect who's really coming along in the New Hanover High frontcourt. He's averaging 6.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest as he continues to improve around the rim on both ends. Given his underrated athleticism and budding game, look for him to turn some heads very soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1411210"],"_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-678ffb683ca62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Graves is starting to put it all together at the right time for Northwood High's frontcourt as a standout on both ends. He moves into the 81st spot as he continues his production in 2024-25 with 9.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals per contest. The Chargers are 9-0 in 1A/2A Mid-Carolina Conference action as January rolls to a close.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2243110"],"_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-678ffb683caae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Donaldson is another sizeable name to get to know out of Union Pines High. He's put together seven double-doubles including 38 points and 14 rebounds in a big win over Gray's Creek back in December. He's slowly becoming a prospect for DII and DIII programs to get to know In the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382797"],"_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-678ffb683caf5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prenger is a forward prospect to get to know out of Smoky Mountain High as he moves to the 89th spot in the latest 2026 rankings update. He's putting up 21.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game and has put together 10 double-doubles across 15 games so far. He's shooting 52 percent from the field in leading the Mustangs frontcourt attack in 2024-25. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672423"],"_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-678ffb683cb37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkins is a bruiser in the post who continues his ascent up the 2026 rankings as he moves into the 111th spot. He's a burden to bear in the post as he's producing 18.8 points per game through 11 contests. He's another sizeable name to get to know in the 2026 class given his activity in the painted area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at the stock-risers at the post position in the latest 2026 rankings update in the state of North Carolina!

Adonai Tyrance

Adonai Tyrance

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Adonai
Tyrance C
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Cary
|
NC
2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Rising Posts
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Adonai Tyrance

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State: North Carolina
School: Cary
Club: Team CP3 EYCL
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Ny’Zion Ballard

Ny’Zion Ballard

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Ny’Zion
Ballard C
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
New Hanover
|
NC
2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Rising Posts
Ballard is an athletic forward prospect who’s really coming along in the New Hanover High frontcourt. He’s averaging...
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Ny’Zion Ballard

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State: North Carolina
School: New Hanover
Club: Garner Road National
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Chad Graves

Chad Graves

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Chad
Graves C
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Northwood
|
NC
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Chad Graves

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State: North Carolina
School: Northwood
Club: 1 of 1 Elite
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Kingsley Donaldson

Kingsley Donaldson

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Kingsley
Donaldson C
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Union Pines
|
NC
2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Rising Posts
Donaldson is another sizeable name to get to know out of Union Pines High. He’s put together seven...
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Kingsley Donaldson

State: North Carolina
School: Union Pines
Club: NLPB Sandhills
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Custer Prenger

Custer Prenger

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Custer
Prenger PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Smoky Mountain
|
NC
2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Rising Posts
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Custer Prenger

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State: North Carolina
School: Smoky Mountain
Club: NLPB Next Level Prospects Basketball
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Gary Wilkins

Gary Wilkins

NC
C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Gary
Wilkins C
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Vance Charter
|
NC
2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Rising Posts
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Gary Wilkins

State: North Carolina
School: Vance Charter
Club: No Guts No Glory
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