2026 Rankings Update: Top Forwards And Bigs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1490283' first='Amare' last='Oba'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2418885' first='Devan' last='Christion'] have joined the top 5. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1493480' first='Dante' last='Steward'] is now slotted at #8.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While [player_tooltip player_id='2555820' first='D'Aaron' last='Thompkins'], [player_tooltip player_id='2877334' first='Clinton' last='Ezugha'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1266706' first='Tyler' last='Bright'] round out the top 20. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1765905' first='Dominic' last='Givens'] is now #21.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1490283"],"_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-684def693825f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1490283' first='Amare' last='Oba'] was the #2 prospect in the state before leaving for Skyline Prep and he returns to that spot in the latest rankings release. The dynamic Coronado small forward has the handles and acceleration skills to get downhill and lay it up or throw it down. He's also capable of hitting shots both inside and from the perimeter. As a defender, his wingspan helps him alter shots and collect rebounds. Look for him to pick up more college offers in the next 6 months. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2418885"],"_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-684def69382c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2418885' first='Devan' last='Christion'] has moved into the top #5 after continuing to add to his game these last few months. On offense, he is now a threat to hit shots from beyond the arc. He also catches a good amount of lobs and likes to throw down big two hand dunks when he gets out in transition. On defense, he protects the rim and makes it difficult for his opponents to get clean looks. If he continues to play well for Prominent Elite, there could be more colleges that take notice of the 6'8 big man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1493480"],"_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-684def693830a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1493480' first='Dante' last='Steward'] turned things up a notch his junior season. He played with confidence on offense and scored often when he had a mismatch. His size and lift also helped him shoot mid-range shots over defenders. On the other end of the court, he can leverage his length to get deflections or disrupt his opponent's release. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1961186"],"_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-684def6938351"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1961186' first='Bryce' last='Iwuoha'] has an assertive and aggressive play style on offense. He goes hard to the cup with no fear, and can rise up for a slam dunk when there's time and room. He also goes up for lobs and can score second chance points. Defensively, he looks to prevent his man from gaining inside position and fight for rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2555820"],"_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-684def6938395"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I wrote about Thompkins just a few weeks ago, as he just moved here from Spring, Texas. His top skills look to be scoring, rebounding, and defending. He has a quality jump shot from what I have seen, and you can also feed him the ball on the block to go up with it. On defense, he isn't an easy guy to get a bucket against due to his long arms and big strides. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2877334"],"_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-684def69383d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2877334' first='Clinton' last='Ezugha'] is an intriguing prospect that has secured the #20 spot in the latest rankings release. He's athletic, he has good footwork, and he has a knack for scoring. There are still a few things to keep working on, but he competes with intensity and makes a positive impact on defense as well. He covers ground fairly quickly and he can push transition if he collects a steal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1266706"],"_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-684def693841c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1266706' first='Tyler' last='Bright'] has joined the Bishop Gorman Gaels and will look to help them return to the state title game next season. He is one of the few true "bigs" in Nevada and he often has a noticeable height advantage over opponents. In order to help the Gaels, he'll need to rack up rebounds, extend possessions, and limit the other team's interior scoring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1765905"],"_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-684def693845f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1765905' first='Dominic' last='Givens'] is one of the better outside shooters on this list. He can get going from 3-point land and is capable of hitting multiple in a row. He is also the type of guy you want to get the ball to before the of the quarter, as he hits timely buckets. With Sebastian Knox and TJ Darden Jr. off to college, Givens will likely have the chance to put up more points in his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->