2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Post Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What 2026 posts elevated their stocks the most in the latest PHI rankings?&nbsp; Here are a few of the top players that elevated their rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323283' first='Chris' last='Bolte'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bolte was a major stock riser from this summer.&nbsp; He was dominant at Riverside Brookfield being one of the prospects with the most buzz coming out of that event.&nbsp; Lefty is a plus shooter that banged in threes along with being efficient with his toughness around the hoop both scoring and rebounding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839970' first='Jordan' last='Williams'] (Fremd)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is a small ball four that can also be a three at the next level as well.&nbsp; He played at a high level over the summer as the future Illinois State forward showed more growth in his perimeter game winning on straight line takes using his strength and body control.&nbsp; Good defender and also showed growth as a passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1873552' first='Jahidi' last='White Jr'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White along with his brother moved into the state from Chaminade in St. Louis.&nbsp; He is a huge five man that plays with so much physicality.&nbsp; Mauls opponents down low on both ends.&nbsp; Big time area rebounder that is intimidating on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2927775' first='Cedrick' last='Carter'] (Intrinsic Downtown)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter is a recent D'Youville commit that has been super under the radar in the early part of his career.&nbsp; He blew up at The EXPO Illinois as a 6'8” five that is an elite rim protector swatting shots in the paint and on threes.&nbsp; Beast area rebounder snatching them with two hands.&nbsp; The athletic pop around the rim as a finisher was impressive and did flash shooting potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2876529' first='Aris' last='Morgan'] (Rock Island)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morgan is a prospect that was very good in June with Rock Island showing his ability and energy on the glass.&nbsp; He opened his game up at The EXPO Illinois with his shot making from three.&nbsp; I even told him I didn't know he had that in his bag then he proceeded to bang in two more and point at me!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1660043' first='Tim' last='Winkler'] (Romeoville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winkler was a hyped 8^th grader that made it on SportsCenter for a poster dunk before entering high school.&nbsp; Opted to play his first three years in Florida.&nbsp; He has legit size, strength, and mobility.&nbsp; Can score on alley-oops, hook shots, and baseline takes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Matt Szafoni (Lane Tech)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The newest Illinois State commit made one of the biggest jumps in recent history moving up over 100 spots.&nbsp; He has grown, gotten stronger, and his game has improved.&nbsp; Touch on mid-range shot that can stretch to three.&nbsp; Rebounds well in his area and has solid feel on the block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323278' first='Ty' last='Laur'] (Pinckneyville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laur is also headed to the Missouri Valley Conference as the Pinckneyville big man committed to Southern Illinois.&nbsp; Will lead one of the best small school teams in the state this upcoming season.&nbsp; Skilled back to the basket player with touch that can also face up hitting a jumper and is perhaps the best passing big in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2955393' first='Jamarion' last='Green'] (Alton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green popped to us in June as a physical four that has broad shoulders rebounding and defending at a high level while making strides offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2439327' first='Jalil' last='Amous'] (Lincoln Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amous had a big showing at The EXPO Illinois with his play.&nbsp; Undersized post that is extremely skilled being able to handle the rock, pass, and make plays for himself and others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105369' first='Jacob' last='Thompson'] (St. Francis de Sales)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The National Open Championships was the best we have seen Thompson look in his career.&nbsp; He has gotten stronger and displayed rebounding in his area, impacting as a defender, and quick spin moves in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823632' first='Kendall' last='Holliday'] (Curie)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouncy four man for Curie that is going to be a key interior presence for them this season with their guard oriented attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2962192' first='Avann' last='King'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King lit up July as the Warren post is slightly undersized, but is a high volume rebounder who is super efficient with his touches.&nbsp; Fits in perfectly with this squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->