Class Of 2026: Hidden Gems Outside The Top 100

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature players that are outside the top 100 who can produce and making winning plays for their team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2807205"],"_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-687bc8a45ca9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2807205' first='Bruce' last='Delgado'] plays for Liberty Baptist and runs the show for them. He is a well-rounded athlete who can blow by defenders when he utilizes his quick first step. He also uses his ability to decelerate to shake defenders and to set up his pull up jumper. On the defensive end, Delgado annoys opponents with his energy and effort. He also comes up with a good amount of steals, and averaged an impressive 3.5 SPG this past high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2807203"],"_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-687bc8a45caf7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2807203' first='Kobe' last='Kelley'] is another shifty PG who has caught my attention recently. He uses his foot speed and handles to create separation when he has the rock. Occasionally he gets to the cup, or he can drop it off to a forward on the block for an assist. As a defender, Kelley stays in his opponent's grill and he's capable of poking the ball away. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2806436"],"_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-687bc8a45cb47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2806436' first='Xavior' last='Ventura'] is a marksmen from the perimeter. He plays his role well and looks to get open for catch and shoot opportunities. He has the ability to knock down mid-range shots as well and is a willing passer. On defense, Ventura hustles and usually stays in good position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2316809"],"_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-687bc8a45cb91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2316809' first='Gavin' last='Rhodes'] makes his presence felt by playing with intensity on both defense and offense. On defense, he makes his opponent's life difficult by staying active with his hands and lateral mobility. He also swats a shot very once in a while. On offense, Rhodes can do some damage inside the paint and scores second chance points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2807101"],"_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-687bc8a45cbdb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2807101' first='Bodie' last='Parsons'] is a forward that I became of fan of back in the spring. He leverages his 6'4 height and frame to make plays on both ends of the court. If he has the ball inside, he can use hit footwork to get his shot off. Or he can do the dirty work and set picks for his teammates. Defensively, he plays physical and doesn't give up easy buckets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->