Middle of the pack: Stock-risers in 2026 rankings update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are 5 Class of 2026 players who jumped out on the 2026 rankings and could boost their stock with a solid Spring/Summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2694512"],"_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-67edcd6743e41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tony is extremely exciting to watch on the floor unless you are with the opposing team. Tony is capable of sparking a big play at any moment in a ball game. He shot 36% from three this year so teams had to respect his shooting ability beyond the arc. He has a tight handle on the rock which allows him to take his defender off the dribble and attack the defense. What makes his game so special is the passion he plays with defensively. This season he averaged 1.5 steals and .5 blocks per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2175827"],"_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-67edcd6743f26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex has continued to improve his game year by year. Every season Starr has become more confident in his ability to get a bucket. This season Alex made 74 of his field goal attempts. This is a huge improvement from the previous season for Alex where he only made 37 of his field goal attempts. Alex shot 46% from the field this year. Alex has continued to get better at attacking the glass as well. He averaged 5.1 rebounds per game this season which is an improvement from his numbers last year. For the first time in his varsity career Alex averaged at least 1 steal per game. Look for Alex to once again come back even better next season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2394866"],"_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-67edcd6743fc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ricker is one of the best rebounding big men in New Mexico. This season he averaged 5.6 rebounds per game. Ricker is very athletic and does a great job of running the floor. His ability to get up and down the court allows his team to play with plenty of space on the floor and at a fast tempo. Donevan is capable of stretching the floor with his ability to knockdown shots from beyond the arc. Ricker has a solid mid range game as well. Doneven has an outstanding paint presence and he matches up well with just about any four or five that he faces. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2827188"],"_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-67edcd674403b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bennett's effort on the court helped his high school team capture the 2A state championship this season. Wahlen contributed in just about every way possible to this amazing season. Whatever Wahlen's team needed him to do to win the game he fully bought into the role and executed what was asked of him. Bennett is capable of turning the momentum of the game around with his ability to create a turnover at any moment. Wahlen collected 4 steals during the state championship game which his team won by just 1 point. Offensively, Bennett showcased his ability to slash to the basket and finish through contact throughout the season. He is also a confident three point shooter which helps space the floor for his squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2300005"],"_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-67edcd67440b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Braddock plays with a high level of confidence in his game every time he touches the floor. Beaty is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win. He does not mind being the guy to dive on the floor for 50/50 plays, set screens for his teammates to get open, or make the extra pass when necessary. Beaty's energy on the floor is definitely contagious throughout his team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->