Updated 2026 Rankings: SEPA Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier today we released our <a href="https://prephoops.com/pennsylvania/rankings/2026-rankings/">updated Class of 2026 rankings</a> and by now you know that [player_tooltip player_id='1611959' first='Derrick' last='Morton-Rivera'] is our No. 1 ranked 2026 player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a review of 2026 prospects from southeastern Pennsylvania who played outstanding ball during the 2024-25 high school season and increased their recruiting stock. Thus, these individuals moved up in the latest edition of our 2026 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1483438"],"_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-67f556ed9bbf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>21 to 7…</em></strong>Miller's first season playing in Pennsylvania was a smashing success. He averaged 19 points per contest, racked up several 30-pieces and was named as a 1st Team All-Friends School League selection. In the half-court, Miller works as a speedy scoring point guard who can drain threes and produced points off the dribble. His ability to play off two feet is impressive. Miller's speed combined with size, handles and finishing skills makes him unstoppable in the open court. He will not hesitate to end a fast break by flushing on an opponent's head. At the other end of the court, Miller is a plus defender with active hands and quick lateral movements.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2492438"],"_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-67f556ed9bc5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>79 to 22…</em></strong>Walker is an agile and long power forward who averaged 8 points, 8 boards and 2 blocks per game as the fifth option in a Westtown starting five loaded with DI prospects. During the 2024-25 season, Walker was an efficient scorer who produced points off post ups, alley-oops, dives to the cup and the offensive glass. Walker has a habit of finishing all those scoring opportunities with a dunk. However, this spring Walker has flashed a more well-rounded skill set which includes the ability to drain jumpers. Recently at the Donofrio Classic, Walker popped Js from the elbows, deep mid-range and even from behind the arc. Defensively, Walker is a major plus player with outstanding shot blocking instincts. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2438097"],"_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-67f556ed9bca9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>249 to 95</em>…</strong>After an incredible regular season in which he posted 20 point per game and scored a season high 36 points (1 three) against Mechanicsburg, this extraordinarily athletic guard prospect took the 5A state tournament by storm. During Hershey's march to the 5A state title game, Sweeney scored at every level as he averaged 20 points per contest. His stellar play in states was highlighted by a 25-point effort (1 three) in Hershey's quarterfinal win over West York. Sweeney is an electric open court threat who can push the rock for scores or assists. On half-court possessions, Sweeney's quick burst and tight handles get him into the painted area for runners, floaters, and lay-ins. When defenders sag off, Sweeney will produce points via his highly accurate 3-point shot. We are expecting a monster spring / summer on the grassroots circuit from Sweeney.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2492468"],"_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-67f556ed9bcf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>233 to 154…</em></strong>During his breakout junior campaign Phillips (12 ppg.; 5 rpg. &amp; 2 spg.) helped push Pottsgrove to the District 1-5A tournament semifinals as well as the program's first state tournament appearance since 2020. In Pottsgrove's D1-5A quarterfinal win over Springfield (Delco), Phillips dropped 20 points. Phillips is a fast, athletic, agile, and bouncy guard prospect. That list of physical assets enables Phillips to thrive in transition where he can finish through traffic or soar over opponents for a dunk. In the half-court, Phillips is an efficient scorer. He can blow past defenders with straight line drives for lay-ins, work the dunker spot for buckets and crash the offensive glass for put backs. Phillips excels at moving off the ball. Thus, he frequently scores off back door cuts or slashes to the rim. At the other end of the court, Phillips is an extremely switchable defender with a habit of knifing through passing lanes for steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->