2026 Prospects Ready To Rise

We're a couple of weeks out from the Expo on Sunday, September 13th. This is your chance to test yourself against 2026 & 2027 talent from across the state as we all head out under one roof. I will be on-site to evaluate how your game translates in a showcase setting and get an early read heading into the season. Rankings will be updated shortly after, using this as a key baseline.   Use code “JohnsonHoops25” at checkout for a discount. (<a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1616/register/the-expo-colorado">Here</a>)      Dalsaso jumped onto my radar this summer as he's a wing with good size that's not afraid to do the small things that lead to winning. He's hustling, playing with great energy, and is a player who makes the right play. He's an unselfish spark plug that excelled on the defensive end of the floor for LOB Elite. He was also able to score in both transition as well as in the half-court set as he cuts, spots up, and knocks down the 3-ball, and that opens up the floor for other scorers. This upcoming season, he will be tasked with doing the dirty work for Cheyenne Mountain, and that does not always get the recognition that it deserves, but in a showcase where we're not only looking to get more names on the radar, but find players that are doing the things that aren't often discussed, he has the opportunity to rise. Want to see him there.     Hopkins is a player who does plenty of things that don't always show up in the box score, but he provides consistency to his team as he makes winning plays. Cameron is an interchangeable defender who can step out onto guards and defend as well as defend players much bigger than him. He's a stout defender who does not give up on plays, is an elite rebounder, and plays with purpose. He's a player that has not gotten the attention that he deserves, but I believe that changes this year and coming out and having a solid showcase can be instrumental in setting that foundation.     Lyrik is a true competitor who makes opposing guards and wings work to get anything against him. He has good size at 6'3 and is a force on the defensive end. He picks guards up, switches on to bigs, and plays above his size. Those impactful plays pop in a showcase setting where the idea is around only scoring, and that is where he can separate himself from the bunch as a defensive standout who's willing to make winning plays. He's a player that I enjoyed watching this summer, and the state needs to see a bit more of him as I feel he can play at the next level. We'd love to see him make an appearance.     Keegan is a player who dominated on varsity a season ago as he put up some monster numbers. He averaged 15.8 points a game as a junior as a 3-level scorer; he has the size you're looking for in an aggressive guard and is a strong rebounder as well. He's a versatile guard that gets to where he wants on the floor, competes defensively, and is the focal point of the offense. He's a higher-ranked prospect, and with that, still may be a bit underrated. That's why we would love for him to get out to the event and give us a glimpse of what it looks like at the statewide level, as we did not see too much of him this summer. This is a perfect prove-it spot for one of the state's best.     Davis is a player who made a mark on varsity a season ago as a player who allowed Denver South to expand their game a bit. He's a stabilizer for the team, who they put down low as the big for his rebounding ability but he also allows them to run. He has a college-ready body with a strong 6'2 frame, can score in transition, and also backs down smaller defenders. He's the team catalyst as a playmaker, is an unselfish leader, and while he was a part of their core a season ago, I believe he could be even better come senior year. We'd like to see him come out to the event to solidify himself as one of the top under-the-radar prospects that we feel could play at the next level.     Kimble is a name that not many know much about due to playing at a small school that struggled a season ago, but he was very productive and the team's best player. Despite being the focal point, he still puts up big numbers consistently and does everything that's asked of him. He has a big frame as a back down forward, he has a face-up game, and also has great footwork to get what he wants. He does his work on the low post, sets hard screens, and finishes and can score in bunches. We want to see him in a setting to showcase his skill. He certainly doesn't benefit from us not seeing him in the summer and very rarely during the season, so this is a chance to put himself in a position to show that he belongs.

We're a couple of weeks out from the Expo on Sunday, September 13th. This is your chance to test yourself against 2026 & 2027 talent from across the state as we all head out under one roof. I will be on-site to evaluate how your game translates in a showcase setting and get an early read heading into the season. Rankings will be updated shortly after, using this as a key baseline.