2026 Rankings: PG/CG Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 355 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were 57 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually had probably close to 30 players that saw their stock rise but  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the top 9 PG/CG stock risers since March:&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2315516' first='Max' last='Straus'] <strong>Arcadia (Pictured)</strong> +78</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The #1 stock riser regardless of position was Straus. Sometimes over the years players dramatically improve and/or I missed on him when he was younger. That was the case for Straus. He is highly skilled and cerebral. He shoots it well from the three and is crafty to get to the basket. He will be a big factor this season for the Titans. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2432454' first='Sekou' last='Sackor'] <strong>Centennial </strong>+28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top athletes in the class seems to glide in the air on the break. He is extremely fast and he grew probably an inch or so in the last year. He can shoot it from the perimeter but is definitely superior getting to the basket. He has a dynamic quick first step and he is a star in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2390672' first='Cazell' last='Henderson-Bradley'] <strong>Phhoenix Prep</strong> +16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A two-way point guard can score it from all levels, make plays and he can lock up his opponents. He has quicker feet and a strong frame to pester his opponents up the court. He will hit the three off the catch and burst to the basket with nice speed with the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1596641' first='Damien' last='Tillman'] <strong>Dysart</strong> +10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo guard who can play on or off the ball. He has a fluid handle and moves the ball well but he is very good off of it since he shoots it so well from the three point line. He can shoot it off the pull or catch and this should be a breakout season for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2444019' first='Gavin' last='Henss'] <strong>Horizon</strong> +2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong framed scoring point guard had a good summer. He was very steady with defending his position and scoring the ball. He shoots it from the three point line and mid-range plus he can get downhill using his frame and tighter handle. He will get higher usage this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2336894' first='Ethan' last='Vargas'] <strong>Sandra Day O'Connor</strong> +1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The point guard position is open since Tay Wilson graduated and Vargas has a legit shot at it during the season. He is very smart and can play on or off the ball with his top notch three point shooting and has a good sense of who he is and gets to his spots with or without the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2249646' first='Talan' last='Speir'] <strong>Ben Franklin</strong> +1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more athletic players in every small school in the AIA. The combo guard uses his bounce, speed and quicker twitch to defend on the ball, get downhill, rebound and bring energy. He can also make a play and shoot it from the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1598402' first='Johnny' last='Rios III'] <strong>Centennial </strong>+1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rios III had a big time showing at the Southwest Basketball Camp and at Section-7. The pure point guard guides offenses with his tight handle and pinpoint next level passing. He uses his speed and skill to score with pull-ups from mid to the three point line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2161181' first='Corbyn' last='Downs'] <strong>Coolidge</strong> +1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A recent great showing at the Prep Hoops EXPO for the Coolidge product. He is a little undersized but has a stronger frame and good skill. He can rattle in threes off the catch or pull and likes to shoot it from mid-range. He can also get to the basket with a burst. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->