Stock rising guards from 2026 Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2026 Rankings Update saw a handful of players make moves up our list after strong junior seasons with their high school program. In this article we'll break down four guards who are rising up the ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1705956"],"_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-67b5f5b6e6f5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the biggest risers in the state, the future Ohio Bobcat has been instrumental in Reynoldsburg's one loss season that has them thinking state title. McKinney has taken a massive leap as a jump shooter, going to a guy who will knock down open shots to somebody who requires hard closeouts and consistent tracking off the ball. The shooting confidence has also translated to his ball handling taking a jump as well. I've always been impressed with McKinney's defensive ability and that hasn't dipped with this increased offensive usage. McKinney projects as a potential immediate contributor to Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453389"],"_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-67b5f5b6e7008"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Summit County Day has one of the most talented teams in Division V and Stocks had his breakout game against rival CHCA where he scored a season-high 18 points on 7/9 shooting from the floor. With his athleticism, Stocks can apply pressure on the ball and average about one steal a game. A name to know in Cincinnati's 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2445462"],"_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-67b5f5b6e707d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martin has gotten better as the season has progressed and he started February with 20 or more points in four of his first five games of the month. That boosted him into the top 5 in the ECC in scoring as his efficiency has stood out by shooting over 50% from the floor this season. I've been a fan of the competitiveness Martin shows on the court and his ability to be a secondary attacker while being efficient can translate to the college level. If Martin can cut down on some turnovers as a senior, he'll continue to boost his stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1925832"],"_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-67b5f5b6e70e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cincinnati Wyoming went unbeaten in conference play and are one of the favorites in Division IV to win the state title after falling in the regional finals last season. Gray has taken a leap in multiple areas from Sophomore to Junior season with a 7% increase in 3-point % and has jumped from 4 to 5 assists per game. As a ball handler, Gray provides a bunch of rim pressure with his ability to beat his primary defender off the bounce. Defensively, Gray has continued to provide excellent pressure with just a hair under two steals a game. Cincinnati Wyoming's 2026 class has been one we've been following closely and we'll see if they are ready to lift up a state championship with a Junior led core.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->