Stock Risers from 2026 Rankings Update Part 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2026 rankings update saw a handful of players rise up our rankings after strong showings to end the high school season and begin the grassroots season. In this article we'll break down four players who shot up our list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1888255"],"_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-680bbabb796b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was really impressed with Priddy during the high school season as he took on a lead scoring role for a Lima Central Catholic squad that made it to a regional final for a second straight season. A strongly built guard who shoots the cover off the basketball, Priddy keeps the game simple with how he scores and attacks. I expect scholarship programs to become interested in Priddy when they see him either with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075761' first='Ohio' last='Buckets'] in the summer or with Lima Central Catholic in June. Production + physicality + shooting ability is a good trio of skills to have at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2366692"],"_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-680bbabb79705"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The time is now for Cincinnati Wyoming after falling short of a state title in the semifinals, the pieces are in place for one last run to lift the trophy. Billingsley is the big man in the middle for the Cowboys and I've been impressed with his progression as a mover in space and getting up and down the floor with the fast paced guards that the Cowboys have. Getting extra reps with [player_tooltip player_id='1888254' first='Kellen' last='Wiley'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1925832' first='Darren' last='Gray'] for Midwest Cincy MHC is also beneficial for the trio that has impressive chemistry together. Billingsley was fifth in the Cincinnati Hills League in rebounding and led the conference in FG%, which tell you the type of player you are getting in the paint. I expect Billingsley to be a priority recruit for small college programs who are always searching for size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2458397"],"_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-680bbabb7974d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A multi-sport athlete who stays extremely busy throughout the year, Hemphill goes straight from football to high school basketball to grassroots basketball to 7 on 7 and repeats the cycle as a talented forward and wide receiver. For Nova Village's 17 U squad, Hemphill led the team with 8 rebounds and 2 blocks a game to open up their circuit play. A physical big who has a relentless motor, Hemphill is a junkyard dog who isn't afraid to mix it up down low. I expect Hemphill to get college interest for both sports this summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2621329"],"_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-680bbabb79796"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A state champion on the hardwood, Schroeder helped Olentangy Orange win the Division I state title with some clutch play in their postseason run. Another multi-sport athlete, Schroeder has also been all-state for football at defensive back as well. Able to play on or off the ball on the hardwood, Schroeder is a good decision maker who can also space the floor and connect from long distance. When small college programs look to recruit guards they need to have skills that stand out from the rest of the crowd, Schroeder being an impact player on a state championship team is a pretty good place to start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->