2026 Rankings New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This ranking release begins the time that the 2026 is the top class as we've worked past the 2025 and welcomed the 26's as seniors. Here are the four new additions to this rankings release. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2871150' first='Jaylen' last='Deuesenberry'] who was most recently mentioned in our transfer article has entered the rankings at 77 with a strong chance of moving up in September's rankings. Jaylen has been impressive as we've been able to see him in person and seems to have adapted to the Fairmont Senior system quite well and will certainly be in the rotation if not a starter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2870512' first='Jacob' last='Vaughn'] has flown under the radar during school season but has started to get some reach throughout AAU season as well as being an invitee for the BlueChips Nation Hoop Summit which is invite only. Vaughn seems to be finding his niche on the court and grown into his game. Look for him to keep turning heads into fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2869449' first='Gabriel' last='Neal'] has played with a team of really solid players at Greenbrier East and saw much of a role player scene for him, however when the opportunities have came about he's rose to the challenge. Transitioning into AAU mode with WV Reign, Neal seems to have found a new level of toughness and assertiveness that he needs going forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2869971' first='Kash' last='Jenkins'] is undoubtedly one of the best players we've missed for awhile. Jenkins is another player we were finally able to get to see in person this past weekend at Fairmont State and he certainly didn't dissapoint. A bit undersized, Jenkins gets to his spots for jumpers and he has many. When he's on a roll he just doesn't miss. Looking forward to also seeing him at the Bluechips Nation Hoop Summit in August. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->