2026 Rankings: Players who catch my eye

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2026 rankings released and the soon to be junior class playing their last season of AAU currently, here are some players who catch my eye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863198"],"_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-6804504872b66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brayden is one of the best shooters in the entire state. He has a quick release and can elevate high on his mid-range jumper to get his shot off over opponents. He shoots the 3 from over 45% and wasn't afraid to let it fly all season long. His work ethic and off-season grind shows on the court due to his movements with the ball in his hands and the smooth-ness in his game. He is going to have another huge season next year and 4 year coaches should be all over him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2622811"],"_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-6804504872bd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coming off a league winning MVP season, Kaleb is off to a hot start for the AAU season. He dropped 31 points while shooting 9-10 from 3 in a recent Puma NXT circuit game. He moves well off-ball, being able to see the defenses weaknesses and then getting to his spots to get an easy shot. He runs the court well, being able to push the ball with the dribble and finish around traffic deep in the paint. He can stretch the floor nicely too, being a player who can play inside or out just as effectievly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863252"],"_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-6804504872c29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peter is an insanely athletic wing who is going to turn some heads this summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2451463' first='NW' last='Drip']. Next season is going to be big as well with GK graduating some players and Peter potentially sliding into a bigger role. He attacks the rim hard, not being afraid to go up and dunk on someone who is lacking under the basket. He works well from inside and the high post, being able to attack down-hill or find an open teammate on the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863193"],"_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-6804504872c72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here is a player who continues to show improvements every time he steps on the court. Tagle picks apart defenders with his dribble, handling the ball at an elite level and being able to get his own buckets but also create open shots and easy buckets for his teammates. His pick and roll game is outstanding as he can stay patient with the ball and let things develop to his everyone open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->