2026 Prospects with size who demand attention

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>)      Abuk is a physically gifted athlete who offers intrigue when watching him, and with his size, can be a Swiss-Army-Knife type of player for Eaglecrest. He's a player that I feel will make a HUGE leap this year as he should be a standout for Eaglecrest. Abuk shows versatility on both ends of the floor, has a motor and is impactful. This summer, it was great to see him step into the spotlight as a player who alters the game quickly. He's aggressive, gets inside of the defense and scores in bunches, and on top of that can defend multiple positions. We want to see that all on display at the showcase as he has a chance to turn heads, and I feel colleges should be on if they want a 6'4 game-changer.     At 6'5, Elbe brings great size, toughness, and a high ceiling. He made waves this summer with his energy, physicality, and ability to finish through contact. Defensively, he's relentless as he disrupts plays, rebounds, and forces turnovers. His two-way presence and motor stand out, and that's exactly why we want him at the showcase to display his upside. I am sure that Elbe feels that he's not getting the respect he deserves coming from a small school, well, prove it.     Roselle has the kind of size you can't teach, paired with the versatility that makes him a matchup problem. At 6'7, he rebounds, defends multiple spots, and scores inside or out. He's a small-school standout with high upside, and this showcase is his chance to get more on the map and prove he belongs among the best in his class. We want to see him there as a player we've been eager to see lace them up for his Senior year.     Grable has good size as a 6'4 forward and a great motor to match. He's the team's man in the middle, and what we saw from him this summer was a player with full effort that keeps plays alive and secures the boards. He works in the short corner and pops to the high post, where he has a face-up game and mid-range jump shot. He constantly moves down low, sets screens, and seals guys for strong finishes. Players are not working as hard as Grable, and every showcase could use those types of players, but teams at the next level could as well. We like what we saw from him and expect to see more of that. We hope to get another look from him, and this is a great opportunity to become more of a name heading into Senior season.     Bishop is a 6'6 standout who took the CSML by storm in his junior season. He's also a 3-year varsity player for whom the game seems to come easily to. Bishop is a smooth, shoot-first wing who can space the floor with his outside shooting or go inside and battle with the bigs as well. He's an excellent rebounder who uses his length, starts the break, and pushes the pace, and is a tough player to defend. We truly might be a bit low on him but with a solid showing with a close up look by us at the showcase, we may be able to right the ship. This is a favorable opportunity for him 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.