Updated Player Rankings: Karvala remains on top in 2026

Watch [player_tooltip player_id='2045301' first='Vaughn' last='Karvala'] of Oregon play a game of basketball and you won't go away disappointed. His high-wire act is something to see as few others in the state can match his verticality. But there is much more to his game than his shake-your-head-in-amazement dunks. He is an improved ball handler, a solid passer and a good long-distance shooter. He can elevate in the blink of an eye to block shots and his quickness off the floor is a huge asset in grabbing rebounds. The lone knock on the 6-foot-7 wing prospect might be that he doesn't always seemed fully engaged. But that might be a product of youth or of just pacing himself for when his production is needed most. Karvala, who owns NCAA Division I scholarship offers from both Marquette and Wisconsin, among others, checks in as the No. 1-ranked player in the 2026 class in the Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings released today. Oregon has a rather young team under coach Chris Seibert and Karvala definitely is a marked man each time he steps onto the court. Regardless, Oregon has won eight of 12 games with Karvala averaging 25.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He is shooting 50 percent from the field, 78 percent from the foul line and 38 percent from three-point range. In addition to Marquette and Wisconsin, both Mississippi and Syracuse have extended offers to the lanky forward, who competes in the spring/summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='2391400' first='Team' last='Herro'] club program. Second-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='2045256' first='Yusef' last='Gray Jr.'] of West Allis Central ended his collegiate recruitment on Sunday by committing to Iowa State. The 6-foot-4 wing guard also had offers from Creighton and DePaul, among others, and is having a big season for coach David Mlachnik at West Allis Central. Gray is averaging 22.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists while helping the Bulldogs to a 9-4 record. Gray was at his best on Saturday when West Allis Central defeated Germantown 90-73 as he finished with 28 points, six rebounds and five assists in the non-league victory. Third-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='1561925' first='Andrew' last='Jensen'] (6-9) of Kaukauna is the third member of the state's 2026 class to own scholarship offers from high-major programs. Illinois, Marquette, Southern Mississippi and Toledo, among others, have extended offers to Jensen, who has helped Kaukauna to a 10-3 record by averaging 17.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.9 blocked shots. Jensen leads the 10-team Fox Valley Association in rebounding and plays both in the post and on the perimeter due to his passing and shooting skills. [player_tooltip player_id='1552512' first='Zavier' last='Zens'] (6-7) of Wisconsin Lutheran is the fourth-ranked prospect in the 2026 class. One of the more versatile and productive players in Wisconsin as he can score outside the arc, attack the basket from the wing or post-up and score near the hoop, Zens has the height, physical strength and athleticism to out-maneuver defenders off all sizes. Zens has helped Wisconsin Lutheran to a 12-1 record by averaging 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He owns Division I offers from Green Bay, Stetson and Toledo. Fifth-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='1959723' first='Lamont' last='Hamilton'] (6-0) of Racine St. Catherine's is probably the quickest and shiftiest player in the state's 2026 class. Also an outstanding football receiver, Hamilton can juke and jive with the best of the them and is an absolute blur in the open court. Hamilton, who owns DI offers from Detroit and Western Illinois, can create separation from his defenders with his quickness and variety of moves with the ball in his hands. Hamilton is averaging 30.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.1 steals while shooting 44 percent (41 of 94) from three-point range for the Angels, who take a 10-3 record into games this week against Kenosha St. Joseph and Dominican. [player_tooltip player_id='1561888' first='Josh' last='Manchester'] (6-4) of Mount Horeb is the state's sixth-ranked prospect in the 2026 class in today's updated Player Rankings. A shooting whiz with incredible range, Manchester is averaging 31.2 points per outing for the Vikings, who sustained their first loss of the season last Saturday in the Midwest Players Classic in La Crosse at the hands of Caledonia, Minn. Manchester, who figures to be one of the more watched players on the club circuit this spring, has made 59 of 120 tries through 13 games from deep for 49 percent. He made eight-of-12 tries from outside the arc and scored 43 points in a 67-66 win over Stoughton earlier this season. Seventh-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='1561889' first='Amare' last='Hereford'] (6-2) of Beloit Memorial recently became the all-time leading scorer at the storied program. He has helped the Purple Knights to a 10-2 record under coach Todd Marks by averaging 28.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists. You'll be hard pressed to find a player in the state in any class who plays with a bigger ticker than Hereford, who competes from end-line to end-line from opening tip until final buzzer. Northern Illinois, South Dakota State and Western Illinois at the Division I level have extended offers to Hereford. Versatile wing [player_tooltip player_id='1749722' first='Jakari' last='Smith'] (6-5) of Milwaukee Bradley Tech is the state's No. 8-ranked class of 2026 prospect. An athletic player who can score in different ways, Smith has had a good season for the Trojans, averaging 17.5 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists for coach Shon Haralson's squad. He owns DI offers from Cal State Bakersfield, Milwaukee, Robert Morris and Southern Utah. If any player in the state's 2026 class can give Hamilton a run for his money in terms of quickness, it is No. 9-ranked [player_tooltip player_id='1781157' first='Rashaad' last='Davis'] (5-11) of Nicolet. Like Hamilton, Davis is a speed demon in both the half and full court for the Knights. He is a tough-shot taker and maker for coach Terence Smith's squad and owns DI offers from Southern Utah and Western Illinois. Davis is averaging 21.9 points and 4.0 rebounds for Nicolet, which takes an 11-2 record into a North Shore Conference outing Friday against West Bend West. Rounding out the top 10 in the 2026 class is combination guard [player_tooltip player_id='2045266' first='Mikey' last='Wilson'] (6-3) of Madison West. A physically strong and confident player, Wilson has battled some injuries this season but is still averaging 22.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the Regents. Check out the Player Rankings on the landing page for Prep Hoops Wisconsin and click on the 2026 link to see the entire list of 226 ranked players.

Watch Vaughn Karvala Vaughn Karvala 6'7" | SF Bella Vista Prep | 2026 #102 Nation AZ of Oregon play a game of basketball and you won't go away disappointed.

His high-wire act is something to see as few others in the state can match his verticality.

But there is much more to his game than his shake-your-head-in-amazement dunks.

He is an improved ball handler, a solid passer and a good long-distance shooter. He can elevate in the blink of an eye to block shots and his quickness off the floor is a huge asset in grabbing rebounds.

The lone knock on the 6-foot-7 wing prospect might be that he doesn't always seemed fully engaged. But that might be a product of youth or of just pacing himself for when his production is needed most.

Karvala, who owns NCAA Division I scholarship offers from both Marquette and Wisconsin, among others, checks in as the No. 1-ranked player in the 2026 class in the Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings released today.

Oregon has a rather young team under coach Chris Seibert and Karvala definitely is a marked man each time he steps onto the court.

Regardless, Oregon has won eight of 12 games with Karvala averaging 25.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He is shooting 50 percent from the field, 78 percent from the foul line and 38 percent from three-point range.

In addition to Marquette and Wisconsin, both Mississippi and Syracuse have extended offers to the lanky forward, who competes in the spring/summer with the Team Herro club program.

Second-ranked Yusef Gray Jr. Yusef Gray Jr. 6'4" | SG West Allis Central | 2026 State WI of West Allis Central ended his collegiate recruitment on Sunday by committing to Iowa State.

The 6-foot-4 wing guard also had offers from Creighton and DePaul, among others, and is having a big season for coach David Mlachnik at West Allis Central. Gray is averaging 22.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists while helping the Bulldogs to a 9-4 record.

Gray was at his best on Saturday when West Allis Central defeated Germantown 90-73 as he finished with 28 points, six rebounds and five assists in the non-league victory.

Third-ranked Andrew Jensen Andrew Jensen 6'9" | PF Kaukauna | 2026 State WI (6-9) of Kaukauna is the third member of the state's 2026 class to own scholarship offers from high-major programs.

Illinois, Marquette, Southern Mississippi and Toledo, among others, have extended offers to Jensen, who has helped Kaukauna to a 10-3 record by averaging 17.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.9 blocked shots.

Jensen leads the 10-team Fox Valley Association in rebounding and plays both in the post and on the perimeter due to his passing and shooting skills.

Zavier Zens Zavier Zens 6'7" | SF Wisconsin Lutheran | 2026 State WI (6-7) of Wisconsin Lutheran is the fourth-ranked prospect in the 2026 class.

One of the more versatile and productive players in Wisconsin as he can score outside the arc, attack the basket from the wing or post-up and score near the hoop, Zens has the height, physical strength and athleticism to out-maneuver defenders off all sizes.

Zens has helped Wisconsin Lutheran to a 12-1 record by averaging 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He owns Division I offers from Green Bay, Stetson and Toledo.

Fifth-ranked LaMont Hamilton LaMont Hamilton 6'0" | PG Racine St. Catherine's | 2026 State WI (6-0) of Racine St. Catherine's is probably the quickest and shiftiest player in the state's 2026 class.

Also an outstanding football receiver, Hamilton can juke and jive with the best of the them and is an absolute blur in the open court. Hamilton, who owns DI offers from Detroit and Western Illinois, can create separation from his defenders with his quickness and variety of moves with the ball in his hands.

Hamilton is averaging 30.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.1 steals while shooting 44 percent (41 of 94) from three-point range for the Angels, who take a 10-3 record into games this week against Kenosha St. Joseph and Dominican.

Josh Manchester Josh Manchester 6'4" | SG Mount Horeb | 2026 State WI (6-4) of Mount Horeb is the state's sixth-ranked prospect in the 2026 class in today's updated Player Rankings.

A shooting whiz with incredible range, Manchester is averaging 31.2 points per outing for the Vikings, who sustained their first loss of the season last Saturday in the Midwest Players Classic in La Crosse at the hands of Caledonia, Minn.

Manchester, who figures to be one of the more watched players on the club circuit this spring, has made 59 of 120 tries through 13 games from deep for 49 percent. He made eight-of-12 tries from outside the arc and scored 43 points in a 67-66 win over Stoughton earlier this season.

Seventh-ranked Amare Hereford Amare Hereford 6'2" | PG Beloit Memorial | 2026 State WI (6-2) of Beloit Memorial recently became the all-time leading scorer at the storied program.

He has helped the Purple Knights to a 10-2 record under coach Todd Marks by averaging 28.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists. You'll be hard pressed to find a player in the state in any class who plays with a bigger ticker than Hereford, who competes from end-line to end-line from opening tip until final buzzer.

Northern Illinois, South Dakota State and Western Illinois at the Division I level have extended offers to Hereford.

Versatile wing Jakari Smith Jakari Smith 6'5" | SG Milwaukee Bradley Tech | 2026 State WI (6-5) of Milwaukee Bradley Tech is the state's No. 8-ranked class of 2026 prospect.

An athletic player who can score in different ways, Smith has had a good season for the Trojans, averaging 17.5 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists for coach Shon Haralson's squad. He owns DI offers from Cal State Bakersfield, Milwaukee, Robert Morris and Southern Utah.

If any player in the state's 2026 class can give Hamilton a run for his money in terms of quickness, it is No. 9-ranked Rashaad Davis Rashaad Davis 5'11" | PG Nicolet | 2026 State WI (5-11) of Nicolet.

Like Hamilton, Davis is a speed demon in both the half and full court for the Knights. He is a tough-shot taker and maker for coach Terence Smith's squad and owns DI offers from Southern Utah and Western Illinois.

Davis is averaging 21.9 points and 4.0 rebounds for Nicolet, which takes an 11-2 record into a North Shore Conference outing Friday against West Bend West.

Rounding out the top 10 in the 2026 class is combination guard Mike Wilson Mike Wilson 6'2" | CG Madison West | 2026 WI (6-3) of Madison West.

A physically strong and confident player, Wilson has battled some injuries this season but is still averaging 22.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the Regents.

Check out the Player Rankings on the landing page for Prep Hoops Wisconsin and click on the 2026 link to see the entire list of 226 ranked players.