Class of 2026 Prospect Rankings – Stock-Risers, Part Two

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Monday of this week we continued on with our rankings updates releasing our Class of 2026 Top 150 Prospect Rankings along with an expanded Watch List. In total, our update featured nearly 50 new names and grew our 2026 database to over 450 prospects. As always, we look to dive a little deeper in our prospect rankings and will be doing so all week with highlights on stock-risers, new names, players to know on the Watch List, and much more. Let's dive on in and take a look at some of the prospects who made the biggest jump between the last rankings update and this one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2476482"],"_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-67dab72305f85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We've always been highly intrigued by the upside of this prospect, but now he is really starting to show some proof of concept on the hardwood. The mobile 6'8" big man averaged 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game for a very good Silver Creek High School team. His recent play earned him a Division I offer from Eastern Illinois and Caldwell, now ranked #19 in the Class of 2026, should have many more eyes on him heading into the spring and summer months.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561106"],"_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-67dab72305ffc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We are really starting to see the depth of this current junior class. There are a ton of college-level players with this Brebeuf Jesuit guard certainly being one of them. Ford jumped up to #75 in the Class of 2026 after leading the Braves in scoring at 12.9 points per game.He also dished out 3.0 assists and collected 2.1 steals per game. Very good playmaking guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1988137"],"_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-67dab72306047"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Franklin emerged this season as one of the top scorers in the state of Indiana. He is still flying a bit under-the-radar, but college attention is starting to pick up and he is now ranked as a Top 50 prospect in the class heading into the spring and summer. The physical 6'1"-6'2" guard averaged 23.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.7 steals per game at George Washington High School this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2471421"],"_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-67dab7230608c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Columbia City advanced to the Regional and gave South Bend St. Joseph all they wanted down to the final buzzer. Marshall was a big piece of the Eagles' success this season as the athletic 6'3" guard continued to showcase his well-rounded offensive package. He is a great shooter, a fluid athlete, and can create his own shot as needed off of the bounce as well. Look for a big spring and summer out of Marshall who holds a Bethel offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560963"],"_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-67dab723060d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 6'0" guard from West Lafayette High School jumped into the Top 100 of our latest prospect rankings update. Werth led the Red Devils in scoring at 15.2 points per game while also contributing 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. His perimeter shooting ability and quickness to the rim really stood out during his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1969341"],"_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-67dab72306115"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The combination of size, strength, and athleticism on the wing makes Williams a very intriguing two-way prospect. He burst onto the scene this season for Purdue Polytechnic averaging 16.8 points per game while leading the Techies to a 14-12 record. Williams has risen to #122 in our prospect rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->