2026 Rankings Market Corrections: Stock-Rising Small Forwards

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the stock-risers at the small forward position in the latest rankings market corrections for the 2026 class in NC!</h2>   <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>    <p class="text-gray-700">Swindell finds himself at No. 39 in the latest rankings market corrections for the 2026 class in NC. He was quite the presence in the frontcourt and on the wing for Caldwell Academy this season, averaging 12.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game as they took home the NCISAA 3A State Championship this past March. He's got a strong frame at 6-foot-4 which allows him to operate at multiple roles on the hardwood, especially as a presence rebounding the ball. He racked up seven double-doubles while shooting 60 percent from the field as a junior. He's a prospect for DI and DII programs in the region to get on their radar. He'll suit up with Team Next Generation out of Georgia on the NXTPro Circuit this spring/summer.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson has emerged as quite the small forward prospect in the JL Chambers frontcourt over the past few months as he moves into the 51st spot in the rankings market corrections. He nearly averaged a double-double as a junior with 7.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 steals per contest for the Cougars. They made it all the way to the Final Four of the NCHSAA 4A State Playoffs before falling to crosstown rival, North Mecklenburg. Thompson showed his grit as a disruptor and cleanup guy on the interior and showed he can play a lot bigger than his listed height with his motor. He recorded nine double-doubles in 2024-25 and returns with a lot more to prove. He's even more efficient as a scoring threat after shooting 56 percent from the field as well. He'll suit up with [program_tooltip program_id='2078535' first='Team' last='Charlotte'] this spring/summer.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson is a budding prospect to get to know out of Mooresville High as he checks in at 57th in the latest rankings market corrections in NC. He's a 6-foot-5 wing/forward presence who's shown he can score, rebound and make things happen for others off the bounce. He averaged 7.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game through 23 games of action for the Blue Devils as a junior. As he continues to develop his all-around game on the wing, look for his name to grow in the 2026 class.</p>     <p class="text-gray-700">Siegel had quite the breakout junior season on the varsity stage with Charlotte Catholic as he moves to No. 61 in the latest rankings market corrections. He's a 6-foot-4 presence who knocked down 49 3-pointers and 118 total field goals in 2024-25, averaging 12.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He's shown he can find his own offense as well as get others involved in the half court. He shot 39 percent from deep and 48 percent from the field as he looks to emerge on the recruiting scene over the next few months. He'll suit up with the [program_tooltip program_id='2078512' first='NC' last='Spartans'] in the HoopGroup Academic League this spring/summer.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NCSpartans/status/1907805173545640220 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson moves into the Top 100 in the latest rankings market corrections for the class out of Bishop McGuinness. He's a double-double machine who played a big part in the Villains' run to the NCHSAA 1A Elite Eight. His length, athleticism and decision-making on the floor are potential assets to any program in the region. He He'll be another prospect to know in the [program_tooltip program_id='2840573' first='Garner' last='Road National'] rotation given his production and activity at the wing/small forward spot.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/GroadBballHS/status/1912758360119582826 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Horobey is a prospect who continues to ascend up the 2026 rankings as he checks in at No. 108 in the latest market corrections. He's a prospect worth noting who plays bigger than his listed height of 6-foot-3, especially on the rebounding front. He produced a team-high 5.4 rebounds per game to go along with 11.4 points, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest for Forsyth Country Day this past season. The Stallions went 27-6 on the NCISAA stage and fell in the playoff semifinals to Christ School, the eventual state champions. Horobey is a wing/forward who's shown he can space the floor with his shooting but also does well moving without the ball to make an impact as well. Look for his stock to grow in the [program_tooltip program_id='2399240' first='Dub' last='Salem'] rotation this spring/summer on the grassroots stage.</p>