2026 Rankings Update: Top Posts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the spring now complete we now turn to where prospects stand heading into the June evaluation periods at the end of the month.&nbsp; With that said we have updated our 2026 class rankings.&nbsp; We break down every position including here in <strong>2026 Rankings Update: Top Posts</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552460' first='Bryce' last='Wegrzyn'] (Libertyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Libertyville center took over the top big man spot after a monster spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''].&nbsp; He has always been an excellent low post scorer, rebounder, and solid passer.&nbsp; What elevated his game was the efficiency which he shot it from three.&nbsp; It was amazing how well he poured in triples from the perimeter in the games we saw him this spring as a spot up or pick/pop threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845360' first='Rashaun' last='Porter'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Porter has also elevated his game since even the season ended.&nbsp; Strong bodied and physical four man that rebounds at a very high level and plays with brute force around the basket.&nbsp; His shot making has also made steady strides throughout his career to where he is now a capable shooter from distance in spot up situations.&nbsp; The athleticism really popped this spring as a rebounder, defender, and threw down some explosive dunks that made us take notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105376' first='Colin' last='Stack'] (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stack is coming off a 4A state championship this past season for Benet.&nbsp; The seven footer is the premier post defender in the state with his shot blocking and mere presence down low making opponents scared to shoot it in the paint.&nbsp; He does it straight up, coming from the weakside, chase down swats.&nbsp; As an offensive player he is best at finishing out of the dunker spot, catching lobs, short rolls, hook shots, and has made strides as a spot up shooter from three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845350' first='Stephen' last='Brown'] (Marist)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a bouncy four man from Marist that has been one of the top big men since this class came into high school.&nbsp; Electric athlete that plays above the rim and brings versatility on the defensive end with his switchability.&nbsp; Also made major strides as a football player being a top 3 wide receiver in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845356' first='Jaali' last='Love'] (Waukegan)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Love is a forward that probably projects best as a four at the next level.&nbsp; His gifts on the defensive end have stood out to us this season impacting the game when he isn't even scoring blocking shots and getting in passing lanes.&nbsp; Offensively he is a bit raw, but the tools are there with his athleticism finishing above the rim and flashing as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426366' first='Cooper' last='Knowles'] (West Hancock)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knowles showed a lot of tools that we liked during the second half of the high school season.&nbsp; The 6'9” thin and lanky post is a big time athlete that plays above the rim running the floor and rolling to the hoop for dunks.&nbsp; Seals his man off on the block, looks comfortable shooting it from beyond the arc, and has touch around the hoop.&nbsp; Game changer on the defensive end with his lethal shot blocking which can take teams out of their game plans as one of the premier rim protectors in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323283' first='Chris' last='Bolte'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bolte was rock solid last year for Iggy being a double double threat on a nightly basis.&nbsp; Now it is his team.&nbsp; Lefty four man brings good strength with nice combination of toughness and skill.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area around hoop.&nbsp; Can score in the paint along with stretching the floor with mid-range shots along with threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->