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2026 Top 50 Risers

2026 Top 50 Risers
Britt Wright
Britt Wright April 7, 2025 @ 07:45 PM
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Brayde Kuykendall
Brayde Kuykendall 6'4" | SG | 2026
CA-N
Manno Jenkins
Manno Jenkins 6'0" | CG | 2026
CA-N
Nadir Lockhart
Nadir Lockhart 6'7" | PF | 2026
CA-N
Dante Vigil
Dante Vigil 6'0" | PG | 2026
CA-N
Maximillian Russell
Maximillian Russell 6'1" | PG | 2026
CA-N
Jaiden Jones
Jaiden Jones 6'2" | SG | 2026
CA-N
Dilan Fanucchi
Dilan Fanucchi 6'8" | C | 2026
CA-N
Frederick Blue
Frederick Blue 6'1" | PG | 2026
CA-N
Chriseanie Nealy
Chriseanie Nealy 6'1" | CG/SG | 2026
CA-N
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PH NorCal has updated the Class of 2026 Rankings. Here we have prospects that have improved their position in the top 50, or have played their way into the top 50.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2367830"],"_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-67f41d6b7acfb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The speedy guard can effect the game on both sides of the ball. He's a threat with the ball in his hands. He has quality handles, good vision, lots of quick movement to create buckets on offense, and disrupt on defense. He averaged 18.3 ppg, 5.7 rebs, 4.9a 3.5stls. He can drop 3's with range, go by defenders regularly. He hit 30pts two times this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415942"],"_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-67f41d6b7ad5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He has a long wingspan, probably still growing, and a frame to fill. He has a good set of basketball skills buckets, and assists. He uses his long strides, lengthy arms for passing lanes, and lateral movement to cuts off drivers. He can use his dribbles with balance to get into the paint, he'll spot up in the corners, and along the perimeters for a 3ptr. 12ppg. He makes good decisions with the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1795384"],"_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-67f428f7905b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After transferring into Vanden this season. He's a rising guard in this class. With his size, strength, and quality handles he can generate buckets with hard drives into the paint for points, and assists. He's a willing passer who can run point when called to do so. He's got mid and 3pt range. He has good intensity on the defensive side of the ball. He averaged 10.4ppg, 3.3r, 3.2a.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2089523"],"_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-67f4359a2925a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'8 big body made steady progress, he was a key contributor on a team that played in the CIF State DI Title game. He has deliberate movement, improved footwork in the post. He has good power going up in traffic. He has the body and strength to be a good post defender. He rebounds, sets solid screens, and has good passing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2089540"],"_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-67f4359a29308"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With a good Spring and Summer Jones is on an upward path that could see him rise in the rankings. He's strong with a solid body, improved guard play. He's handling, and looking aggressively to put points on the board working along the perimeter and in transition. He's a good rebounder, solid defender. He averaged 12.3ppg, 4.3r. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1953887"],"_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-67f4359a29385"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He'll be one of Sacramento's top point guards next season. He has a good mix of guard skills, and knows how to properly run a team. A quality ball handler with patience, and vision looking to involve others first. He can create his own shots off the dribble, finishing with mid-range jumpers, floaters, and assists. He can drop a rhythm 3ptr in transition. He can control the pace, keeps his dribble live. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2268994"],"_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-67f4359a293e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's making good stride as a forward from the Sacramento Area. A Good Spring, and Summer could see the forward rise in the rankings. He has a strong body, can move around the court, and play an pyhsical style of basketball. He has an improving dribble drive that will allow him some room to work the baseline and perimeter. He's a strong rebounder, hard defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2228061"],"_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-67f4359a29445"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He proved himself to be a quality, and consistent player throughout the season. A fast guard with a good shot that goes in, he's a bucket getter. He'll use his speed and quality handles to drop buckets in a variety of ways. On the dime pull-ups, 3's along the perimeter. He gets to the bucket in transition. He can run point. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2164425"],"_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-67f4359a294b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's a prospect that can be effective from both guard positions for now. He's shown the ability to run the point with quality handles, a willingness to involve other passing around the perimeter and up court in transition. Make no mistake he has the tools to generate buckets regularly. Strong drives to the basket, handling contact, pull up jumpers, and more. He averaged 21pts and 5 rebounds a game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

PH NorCal has updated the Class of 2026 Rankings. Here we have prospects that have improved their position in the top 50, or have played their way into the top 50.

Manno Jenkins

Manno Jenkins

CA-N
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Manno
Jenkins CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Natomas
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CA-N
2026 Top 50 Risers
The speedy guard can effect the game on both sides of the ball. He’s a threat with the...
Written by Britt Wright
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Manno Jenkins

State: Northern California
School: Natomas
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Brayde Kuykendall

Brayde Kuykendall

CA-N
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Brayde
Kuykendall SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
California
|
CA-N
2026 Top 50 Risers
He has a long wingspan, probably still growing, and a frame to fill. He has a good set...
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Brayde Kuykendall

State: Northern California
School: California
Club: Team Arsenal Elite
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Chriseanie Nealy

Chriseanie Nealy

CA-N
CG/SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Chriseanie
Nealy CG/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Vanden
|
CA-N
2026 Top 50 Risers
After transferring into Vanden this season. He’s a rising guard in this class. With his size, strength, and...
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Chriseanie Nealy

State: Northern California
School: Vanden
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Highlights

Dilan Fanucchi

Dilan Fanucchi

CA-N
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Dilan
Fanucchi C
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Lincoln, Stockton
|
CA-N
2026 Top 50 Risers
The 6’8 big body made steady progress, he was a key contributor on a team that played in...
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Dilan Fanucchi

State: Northern California
School: Lincoln, Stockton
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Jaiden Jones

Jaiden Jones

CA-N
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Jaiden
Jones SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
California
|
CA-N
2026 Top 50 Risers
With a good Spring and Summer Jones is on an upward path that could see him rise in...
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Jaiden Jones

State: Northern California
School: California
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Frederick Blue

Frederick Blue

CA-N
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Frederick
Blue PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Destiny Christian
|
CA-N
2026 Top 50 Risers
He’ll be one of Sacramento’s top point guards next season. He has a good mix of guard skills,...
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Frederick Blue

State: Northern California
School: Destiny Christian
Club: Clutch Elite
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Nadir Lockhart

Nadir Lockhart

CA-N
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Nadir
Lockhart PF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Grant
|
CA-N
2026 Top 50 Risers
He’s making good stride as a forward from the Sacramento Area. A Good Spring, and Summer could see...
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Nadir Lockhart

State: Northern California
School: Grant
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Dante Vigil

Dante Vigil

CA-N
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Dante
Vigil PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Liberty
|
CA-N
2026 Top 50 Risers
He proved himself to be a quality, and consistent player throughout the season. A fast guard with a...
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Dante Vigil

State: Northern California
School: Liberty
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Maximillian Russell

Maximillian Russell

CA-N
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Maximillian
Russell PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Tracy
|
CA-N
2026 Top 50 Risers
He’s a prospect that can be effective from both guard positions for now. He’s shown the ability to...
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Club: The City
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