2026 Rankings Update: Top 10 Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(18) PF [player_tooltip player_id='2617486' first='Charles' last='Crane'] (Dowling Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A mobile, rangy 6-9 forward who has emerged as one of the top players in the CIML this season, Crane (pictured) is a dominant rim-protector and solid interior scoring threat who runs the floor hard, controls the glass, and finishes above the rim with authority. He has also shown some ability to step out and knock down shots from behind the arc. He's averaging 12.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks per game on 59.4% shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(37) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2731790' first='Noah' last='Martens'] (Dowling Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martens leads the Maroons in scoring (13.1) and assists (4.0), while showcasing the ability to score from all three levels. He's a smart guard who knows how to get to his spots, shoots it well off both the dribble and the catch, and is a solid on-ball defender who moves his feet well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(41) PG [player_tooltip player_id='1756989' first='Isaiah' last='Oliver'] (Waukee Northwest)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The son of former Iowa point guard Dean Oliver, Isaiah is a tremendous athlete who thrives in transition, getting out and finishing above the rim. He's a strong guard who can play downhill and get to rim in the halfcourt off the dribble, and is a good passer who sees the floor well. He's averaging 6.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game off the bench for the Wolves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(63) SG [player_tooltip player_id='1552452' first='Synceare' last='Simons'] (Assumption)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long, athletic guard who sees the floor well, Simons has a good feel for the game and is a creative, willing passer. He uses his length effectively on the defensive end of the floor, getting into passing lanes and turning defense into offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(72) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2731874' first='David' last='Fason'] (Prairie)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fason has been a really nice player on both ends of the floor for the Hawks following his transfer from Cedar Rapids Washington. An athletic, physical guard who can get to the rim, he's also a gifted passer who is stuffing the stat sheet to the tune of 7.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. He has been arguably the team's best defender, with the lateral quickness to guard on the perimeter, and the toughness and strength to bang with bigger bodies. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(78) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2399474' first='Sharief' last='Thomas'] (Kennedy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long wing who has emerged as a good secondary scoring option for the Cougars, Thomas knocks down shots at a high clip off both the dribble and the catch, and he has also shown some real flashes of playmaking off the bounce. He's averaging 7.8 points a game and shooting 40% from behind the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(88) C [player_tooltip player_id='2731814' first='Brady' last='Harr'] (Hampton-Dumont-CAL)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harr is a physically intimidating presence in the paint for the Bulldogs who has been absolutely dominant as a rebounder in his junior year. He's averaging 14.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(94) CG [player_tooltip player_id='2717164' first='Henry' last='Stremlow'] (Assumption)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stremlow has been a really pleasant surprise this season for the Knights, emerging as a reliable scorer from all three levels. He's averaging 10.2 points on 50-43-80 shooting splits while also showing the ability to create plays off the dribble for his teammates, dishing out 2.3 assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(108) SF [player_tooltip player_id='2731802' first='Devin' last='Harper'] (Pleasant Valley)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic wing who can get to the rim off the dribble or in transition, Harper is also a menace on the glass on both ends of the floor, pulling down 6.9 rebounds a game, including nearly three a night on the offensive end. His size, length, and athleticism give him some versatility on the defensive end as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(109) SG [player_tooltip player_id='2419216' first='Teral' last='Burge'] (Bettendorf)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick, talented guard, Burge has come off the bench this season to provide the Bulldogs with some shotmaking (46.7 3P%) and playmaking (2.0 assists). He plays with pace, handles it well, and is a talented shooting threat off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->