2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Risers Vol I

18 --> 13   Tristen is making another jump in the rankings as this time he cracks the top 15. Well-rounded guard that has found his rhythm as a combo guard. He can run the offense and find his teammates for good shots, or create for himself and score the ball from any level. Tristen shoots the ball with a smooth form and has upped his decision-making ability when it comes to shooting or making a play. You can see how much better he makes his team, very comfortable with Tristen having the ball in his hands. Only takes makeable shots which puts his efficiency through the roof when factoring his low-turnover numbers. His recent play this summer has got him up our PH charts again.     131 --> 116   Since making the transfer to Cardozo, Kevin has been on a mission. He's been putting the Clerks on after a championship run the previous season. Kevin can get to his spots with ease as he is always the quickest player on the court. Plays well in the pick-and-roll whether finding his teammate rolling or getting his own shot off after finding space. Kevin does a good job of getting into spaces on the floor where he can force the defense to shift. Shoots the ball with deep range that makes his game unpredictable. Also a ball-hawk defensively that can press full-court and fly around in a zone-coverage D.     177 --> 141   Over the years, Sean has grown from a defensive-minded athlete to a solid 2-way prospect. It has been nice to watch Sean develop with Roosevelt as now he is the face of a young team looking to be one of the best in DC. He's good for a double-double in points and rebounds each time he steps out on the floor. Grabs rebounds and shoots down the floor for the coast-to-coast basket if the defense fails to stop his drive. Shooting the ball more efficiently from the field now and looking stronger at the rim. Plays his heart out each and every game for the team which helps them keep pace with more-talented opponents.     39 --> 18   Huge jump for the Clinton Grace forward. Khalib has shown that even if he is not scoring the ball, he can impact the game in a multitude of different areas. Khalib usually draws the opponent's strongest offensive weapon, and he guards them with pride. Haven't seen this level of intensity before the summer from him. Khalib's impact goes far beyond the baskets he can generate, now a very solid 2-way wing for the team. Strong, physical player that the defense always needs to be aware of. Norcome can shoot, drive, and defend now all at a high-level and it is being rewarded with one of the biggest jump in rankings following the update.     54 --> 46   Diego is a player that is reliable each game with his play style and efficiency. Pass-first point guard that will dominate from time to time with his scoring skillset. Likes to drive hard left or right and can shoot floaters over help or take the contact and finish at the rim. Knock-down shooter from range that drills catch-and-shoot threes at a high rate. Diego's IQ and PG ability help him create so many opportunities for the offense, even if he doesn't end up assisting the basket. Nothing that Diego can't do on the court, and he can blend his play into the offense and quietly drop 15 on you with 6 assists. Always active in the passing lanes and rotates well as a defender. Diego may be the most crucial piece on the Jackson Reed roster this upcoming season thanks to his all-around skill.     123 --> 114   Got a chance to see BJ perform a couple times at DMV Live, and he was electric. Small guard but makes up for it with his big-time scoring ability. Great perimeter shooter that will drains jumpers all night if the defense allows. BJ is adept at reading the defender and choosing to rise up into his shot. I like watching how he makes the defense pay for any mistake they make. Comfortable creating for himself off the dribble and is a really tough cover when he goes 1-on-1.