Top new names from 2026 Rankings Update Part 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our final article breaking down our 2026 rankings update new names sees another four players who were recently added to our list. In the early grassroots season, we've been to a couple prep hoops circuit events and seen some other high level action as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2475540"],"_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-680aa810ac492"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A wing prospect who had a solid Junior season for Milford after transferring over from conference rival Loveland, Pence sat out the second half of the season after scoring 7.9 PPG. While he shot 31% from 3-point range as a Junior, Pence impressed me with his Midwest Basketball Club squad with his perimeter shooting. Combine that with a high feel for the game and good positional size and Pence is a quality small college target on the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2402774"],"_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-680aa810ac517"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I just spotlighted Duke last weekend as the third leading scorer in the ECC was a standout on the Prep Hoops Circuit. A bouncy point guard who can attack downhill and finish on balance, Duke has the athleticism to bring a spark at the small college level. Duke's Midwest Basketball Club squad has a handful of small college targets and would be a worthwhile watch for teams looking for guards who can play together at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2428800"],"_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-680aa810ac584"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The smallest player on our list, Routson is a tough point guard who sets the table impressively for his teammates. Averaging over 6 assists per game as a Junior doesn't surprise me at all after catching a Genoa game during the winter. A quick guard with the ability to score on floaters to avoid shot blockers, Routson averaged 13 PPG as well as a Junior. With Routson and star forward [player_tooltip player_id='1708687' first='Ryan' last='Plantz'] heading into their senior seasons, expectations should be high for a Genoa squad that is coming off a 19 win season in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1958422"],"_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-680aa810ac5e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another standout from last weekends Prep Hoops Circuit event in Cincinnati, Feldhaus finished in the top five in rebounding in the SHAC as a Junior and with his massive frame and height it's no surprise teams couldn't keep him off the glass. Also able to space the floor from downtown, Feldhaus shot 41% from 3-point range last season. It's tough to find guys who space the floor at his size at the small college level and while he'll need to improve his conditioning to defend college guards, I could see a program taking a chance on Fledhaus to develop him over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->