2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Risers Outside the Top 100

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at the key stock-risers to make note of outside the Top 100 rankings in the latest update for PrepHoopsNC!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a></em> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1292671"],"_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-688247efab24c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A prospect who could continue to see movement upwards, Haggarty is coming off a strong grassroots campaign with the Atlanta Timberwolves; he's done well to develop his all-around guard skills and utilize his 6-foot-4 frame to show he can be more than a shooter; he's shown he can turn defense into offense in a hurry and has shown increased playmaking ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18838825/68704842523ff382588b5a8d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688247efab4a2"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672423"],"_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-688247efab504"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkins is an emerging prospect for DII/DIII programs in the region to get to know; he's really come into his own in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078516' first='No' last='Guts No Glory'] frontcourt with his ability to finish around the rim and in traffic; as he learns to make his presence felt consistently on the defensive end, he's worth tracking heading into his senior year at Vance Charter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2481785"],"_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-688247efab57b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sizeable guard prospect at 6-foot-5 who had a productive grassroots campaign with [program_tooltip program_id='2078488' first='Eastern' last='Carolina Phenomz']; shown off a much more polished game with his ability to attack off the bounce and knock down shots off the catch; versatile prospect with length and solid playmaking ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/colinlambb/status/1945527752376922113","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/colinlambb/status/1945527752376922113 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2516217"],"_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-688247efab5d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another shooting guard prospect who continues to show his growth in the 2026 class; he's been tremendous with [program_tooltip program_id='2076456' first='PSB' last='Elite'] Barnes this cycle in showcasing his ability to knock down shots off the bounce and make things happen in a variety of ways; DII/DIII programs should start to gain interest as he's seen more and more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ascruitsky22/status/1942613058288795732","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ascruitsky22/status/1942613058288795732 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1761257"],"_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-688247efab644"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sheppard looks like he's back and fully confident from an injury that took him down for most of the summer; he'll be looked upon to turn things around at Cresset Christian Academy following a productive grassroots season; he's gotten more acclimated to handling the basketball and running the show at the lead guard spot since returning from injury</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2635488"],"_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-688247efab6ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith was a force with Elite1 on the grassroots stage this spring/summer as he moves into the 122nd spot in the 2026 rankings; he's a tweener prospect at 6-foot-4 who's shown he can operate in multiple ways and rebound with consistency with his length; he's drawn interest from a number of DII/DIII programs as he ramps up for a strong senior season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Coachmccarthy88/status/1938968355756712075","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Coachmccarthy88/status/1938968355756712075 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2172142"],"_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-688247efab70f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McNeill has been stellar in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078513' first='NC' last='Wildcats'] rotation as he continues to make a splash heading into his senior season; he's found a way to make his presence felt on the PH radar given his ability to attack off the bounce and operate with his strong frame; he's a prototypical "big guard" for DII/DIII/JUCO programs to get on their radar</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MalcolmMcNeill_/status/1947266626006425901","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MalcolmMcNeill_/status/1947266626006425901 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399387"],"_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-688247efab782"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miller continues to make his ascent up the PH rankings since making his debut with North Davidson; he's a consummate shooter on the perimeter but he'll also roam the painted area to clean up on the glass and utilize his size in the painted area; he's a prospect for DIII programs in the region to get on their radar given his basketball IQ at the shooting guard spot on the wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->