Updated 2026 Rankings: New Faces (Part 2)

With the updated version of our class of 2026 rankings coming out, it's time to look at some of the changes we have in the new version. We added over 25 new players to the rankings, with a lot of movement based on last high school season and the spring as well. Throughout the week we'll be putting out content on new faces, biggest risers and positional rankings as well.   Here's a look at part two of some of the new faces in the rising senior class rankings.   #113) [player_tooltip player_id='2879987' first='Nasir' last='Johnson'] | 6'0” PG | Denbigh   Johnson has been a big part of a rising Denbigh team that hasn't been relative in recent memory until now, and having a point guard like him to run the show is a great way to turn around a program. He's a dynamic guard who can work in isolation or in ball screens to get in the paint and break down defenses, he sees the floor well and makes great reads against rotation, he can score the ball efficiently from multiple levels, and he's a guy who can set the tone defensively too.   #129) [player_tooltip player_id='2879990' first='Justin' last='Hunter'] | 6'2” SG | Peninsula Catholic   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/justinhunter-crop-1761x1157-1627659152.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/justinhunter-crop-1761x1157-1627659152.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1253952" /></a></figure>   Hunter had a breakout season as a starter for Peninsula Catholic who lost a heartbreaker to Miller School in the VISAA D-II state championship, and the 6'2” wing is emerging as one of the sleeper “3 and d” prospects in the 757. He's a good athlete who can guard the ball and flies around in the press to get steals and deflections, he shoots it at a high clip with a quick release from deep, he's a good rebounder for his position, and he can attack downhill and use his athleticism to finish at the rim.   #132) [player_tooltip player_id='2879995' first='Aiden' last='Gregory'] | 6'1” PG | Collegiate   Gregory was an All Prep League selection as a sophomore at Collegiate, and so far this summer he's shown his ability to make a big impact on the game with his ability to make plays for himself and others with the ball in his hands. He's shifty off the bounce with a quick first step and is able to change speeds with the best of them, he is a crafty finisher at the rim and in the middle with an array of floaters and layups to avoid shot blockers, and he can make things happen out of nothing when his team needs him to.   #134) [player_tooltip player_id='2868297' first='Sean' last='Madrigal'] | 6'3” SF | Patriot   Madrigal had a great junior season for a Patriot team that showed they aren't going anywhere despite losing quite a few of their top guys over the last few years, and he's a player that could be a solid piece to a winning team at the next level. The 6'3” wing has a great frame and is a solid athlete who can get up and down the floor, he's a sniper from deep who doesn't need a ton of space to get his shot off, and he has a good IQ and great instincts on both ends of the floor.   #135) [player_tooltip player_id='2803871' first='Xavian' last='Bagley'] | 6'6” PF | Banner Christian   Bagley put himself on the map by leading Banner Christian to the VISAA D-IV Final Four, and he's one of the more underrated prospects in Richmond with his unique skillset at his size. The 6'6” forward can play both in the paint and on the perimeter and is a good athlete in transition, he has a smooth shot from deep and keeps defenses honest with his shooting ability, he's a good rebounder and can start the break off the glass, and he has big upside as a versatile defender too.   #146) [player_tooltip player_id='2880000' first='Josh' last='Dawyot'] | 6'5” SF | Glenvar   Dawyot was one of the best players in the Roanoke area the past season, and if he weren't a highly touted football player and that was his first sport he'd likely be higher on this list, but this list is made for college coaches. The 6'5” wing is a natural athlete who is fluid and gets up and down the floor, he can play on or off the ball and is very good at getting to spots and using his size to shoot over smaller defenders, he plays with a great motor on both ends of the floor, and he is both highly productive and highly efficient as a scorer.   #147) [player_tooltip player_id='2880003' first='Anthony' last='Creecy'] | 6'6” PF | James River   Creecy has been a big part of James River's success over the past few years, and he's a great look for smaller schools that want a blue collar type of big man who knows his role and plays to it. The 6'6” forward is strong and a good athlete who moves his feet well and is a quick leaper too, he protects the rim and challenges shots without fouling, he plays with a good motor and is an excellent rebounder on both ends, and he has good touch around the rim and to the elbows too.   #148) [player_tooltip player_id='2461009' first='Brian' last='Burns'] | 6'5” SF | South County   Burns is another player I think a lot of smaller schools should be all over, as he's a walking mismatch who can be very productive in different ways and is able to play multiple positions too. At 6'5” he has a strong frame and is able to play through contact when he gets downhill, he can catch on the perimeter and knock down shots or take defenders off the bounce, he is very good in the midrange with his pull-up, and he can guard both in the paint and on the perimeter.

With the updated version of our class of 2026 rankings coming out, it's time to look at some of the changes we have in the new version. We added over 25 new players to the rankings, with a lot of movement based on last high school season and the spring as well. Throughout the week we'll be putting out content on new faces, biggest risers and positional rankings as well.