New Faces, Big Impact: Fresh Additions to the 2026 Rankings

Rankings are set to release on Wednesday, and with that, come new names that turned heads along the way. This group wasn't highly ranked before, but after putting together strong stretches of play and showing real flashes of upside, they're officially in the mix. They've played their way into the rankings this cycle and look like legit candidates. Their stock is rising, and they're just getting started. Expect more eyes on them moving forward.    Mosely is primed to be the guy for Thomas Jefferson this year, and after how he played last season, he's ready for it. As a junior, he averaged 11.1 points and 4.9 boards while still adjusting to the system, but by season's end and from what we saw at Colorado Live, he looked like one of the top guards in the state. Rowekamp is a strong, shifty lefty guard who plays all over the floor. He scores at all three levels, uses his body well in traffic, and consistently finds his spots in the midrange. He makes a huge jump in the rankings and will be looking to lead the Spartans this season.      Sisneros showed this summer that he has all the tools you want in a scoring guard. He's aggressive off the bounce, confident from deep, and relentless attacking the rim. He lit up the box score in multiple games and played with a chip on his shoulder this summer as a player we enjoyed watching. If he brings that same energy into the season, expect his stock to rise fast and be a weapon used for them. He plays bigger than his frame and knows how to get buckets. He will start higher in the rankings before we see how he's implemented but I'm excited to see how he's used this season.     Lucas is a powerful forward who plays even bigger than his listed height. He averaged 11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.8 steals a game as a junior and impressed with his motor and explosiveness. He's tough to slow down, finishes well through contact, and thrives in the paint. Lucas has soft touch on his jumper and hits the midrange consistently. He also gets to the free throw line at a high clip and embraces physical play. He's solid and will be making a big jump in the rankings.      Daigle averaged 6.7 points a game as a junior but had several big games where he took over offensively. He's a high-volume three-point shooter who can knock it down to where he forces defenses to chase him off the line, which opens up driving lanes and playmaking opportunities for himself and teammates. That gravity opens up the floor. He also makes smart reads, stays active on both ends, and defends well on the perimeter. If he puts it together consistently in his senior season, he's going to start drawing more attention, but he got our attention this go round as we welcome him to the rankings.      Price played a steady role on a state championship squad, and showed that he's part of a core that looks to repeat. As a junior, he showed flashes, especially in the playoffs, of being able to turn it up when needed. Price is an athletic, versatile wing who understands the game. He's reliable on both ends and fills gaps. This season, Windsor will look to him to step up as a rebounder, facilitator, and scoring threat. He's capable of doing all three, and if he does, he will rise even more, but welcome to the rankings!

Rankings are set to release on Wednesday, and with that, come new names that turned heads along the way. This group wasn't highly ranked before, but after putting together strong stretches of play and showing real flashes of upside, they're officially in the mix. They've played their way into the rankings this cycle and look like legit candidates. Their stock is rising, and they're just getting started. Expect more eyes on them moving forward.