2026 Rankings: New To The List

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">We had quite a few new additions to the 2026 rankings, and here are a few…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2792254' first='Jackson' last='Gulley']</strong> (6'7/SF/'26/Fairhope)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: gulley.jackson_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jackson made his move into the rankings as he had a phenomenal season and playoff run, leading his squad to the final four. He has positional size, length, and versatility on both ends of the floor. He has the ability to put the rock on the floor and create in space. He has shot creation ability from all levels and is a threat to go for huge numbers anytime he steps onto the floor. He combines his deceptive speed, long strides, agility, and strength to dominate matchups. Defensively, he guards multiple positions, from guards to power forwards, and he uses his length and athleticism to contest shots and disrupt plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Keeyun Chapmann </strong>(6'4/C/'26/Jackson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Keeyun made his move into the rankings with his play during the final four. He had two solid performances and showed immense activity on both ends of the floor, helping to lead his squad to the blue map. He has positional size for a center on the high school level, but he will have to expand his game to the perimeter if he is looking to play at the next level. He makes his impact on the inside on both ends of the floor. He contests shots at the rim, and offensively, he thrives at being a very good second-chance scorer as he is active on the glass and uses his size and length to clean up offensive rebounds for easy putbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832725' first='Corien' last='Coleman']</strong> (6'4/CG/'26/Williamson)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Kill4corey_pt2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Thecoleman23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">One of the most impactful two-way talents who has found his way into the rankings is Corien. He is a wirey lefty with length and positional size. He has scoring versatility and showed to be a sniper from behind the arc, as well as the ability to score over the top of smaller defenders on the low block. His versatility makes him a consistent threat and a difficult matchup for opponents. He still has work to do when he has the rock in his hand, creating offense off the bounce.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832740' first='Haiden' last='Harper']</strong> (6'1/PG/'26/Lee-Scott)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: haidenharper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Haiden is a dynamic playmaker with elite scoring instincts and the versatility to thrive on or off the ball. He is a heady PG who recognizes mismatches instantly, has the skill to orchestrate plays with surgical precision, and has the flexibility to adjust on the fly to whatever defenses throw at him. Haiden is a lead guard who can be counted on to run the show, find the open man, score from all levels, and make winning plays on both ends of the floor. He has really good court vision, excels in the pick and roll, and is an unselfish player who lets the game come to him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832731' first='Sawyer' last='Wilborn'] </strong>(6'0/PG/'26/Plainview) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: sawyerwilborn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #32</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Sawyer is one of the best isolation scorers among the newcomers, making their debut in the rankings. He is a tough downhill attacking lead guard who puts constant pressure on the rim. He is scrappy and competes at a high-level night in and night out. He is one of the top facilitators in the state and a leader on and off the court. He has a really good basketball IQ and is a reliable scoring threat from the point guard spot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832735' first='Joseph' last='Taylor'] </strong>(6'3/CG/'26/Jackson) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Joseph made his way into the 2026 rankings with his play at the final four, which helped Jackson secure the blue map. He has positional size, length, and athleticism. He changes pace exceptionally well, which keeps defenders off balance. He is a sniper from deep and can get hot and instantly change the course of a game with his ability to score from outside. Whether playing on or off the ball, he impacts the game with his ability to make plays.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832739' first='Cy' last='Traylor']</strong> (5'8/PG/'26/Plainview)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Cy is a small guard but a vital component of the Bears team. He may not pass the eye test as he walks onto the court, but his impact on both ends of the floor makes him a player that cannot go unnoticed. He brings energy, effort, and toughness to the backcourt and forces opponents' guards to compete every second they are on the floor. He takes care of the ball and is a reliable distributor on offense. On defense, he is a pesky, disruptive on-ball defender.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2793225' first='Isaiah' last='Thomas'] </strong>(6'3/F/'26/RC Hatch)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #38</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Isaiah is a versatile two-way talent who impacts the game in multiple ways. He is a multi-level scorer and provides a reliable scoring option for his squad in transition and in the half-court. He is really good at putting pressure on defenses, drawing fouls, and getting to the line. He had a really good final four, which was one of the main reasons his squad captured the blue map.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->