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2026 Rankings Update: Post Prospect Sleepers

2026 Rankings Update: Post Prospect Sleepers
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess September 20, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Elijah Anderson
Elijah Anderson 6'6" | PF | 2026
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Luke Segroves
Luke Segroves 6'5" | PF | 2026
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Larry Harris
Larry Harris 6'0" | CG/SG | 2028
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Kemmeon Hale
Kemmeon Hale 6'6" | C | 2026
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Joseph Niego
Joseph Niego 6'7" | C | 2026
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Amareon Adams
Amareon Adams 6'6" | PF | 2026
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Richie Darr
Richie Darr 6'5" | C | 2026
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Jeremy McCullum
Jeremy McCullum 6'4" | PF | 2026
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Mason Moore
Mason Moore 6'6" | PF | 2026
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Leslie Pobee
Leslie Pobee 6'5" | PF | 2026
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Stephen George
Stephen George 6'7" | C | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now we dive into the sleeper posts in the latest 2026 rankings update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823657' first='Kemmeon' last='Hale'] (Murphysboro)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big bodied five man who shined with the [program_tooltip program_id='2075532' first='Illinois' last='Bears'] each and every time we saw him play.&nbsp; Impact rebounder, defender, and has a sneaky offensive package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2399378' first='Mason' last='Moore'] (Andrew)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouncy four man from Andrew that shines playing off his athleticism.&nbsp; Going to have a big year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875676' first='Elijah' last='Anderson'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson popped with the Illinois Stars as a four that has good size, strength, and is productive.&nbsp; Like him in the rotation of bigs for Bolingbrook.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437681' first='Richie' last='Darr'] (Bishop McNamara)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dual sport athlete as one of the better tight ends on the gridiron in the class.&nbsp; Floor spacing four that can shoot it and brings solid athleticism to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2477842' first='Amareon' last='Adams'] (Carterville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Powerful and athletic four that plays above the rim with his bounce and quickness.&nbsp; Small college or JUCO will get a steal in Adams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1900158' first='Stephen' last='George'] (St. Francis de Sales)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big bodied intimidating presence inside that is a mauler on the glass.&nbsp; He also finishes on put backs, out of the dunker spot, and with brute force.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823126' first='Joseph' last='Niego'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Niego had a strong summer and is one to watch with his low post game and area rebounding.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2424631' first='Jeremy' last='McCullum'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile power forward for Bolingbrook that can play inside and out.&nbsp; Like the energy he brings on the boards and defensively while chipping in scoring when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2831535' first='Larry' last='Harris'] (Lincoln Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Undersized four is extremely productive for one of the CPS favorites this season.&nbsp; He outworks opponents on the glass and plays with a super high-motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832912' first='Luke' last='Segroves'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Face up and skilled four that can space with his shooting and put it on the deck.&nbsp; Going to make a big jump for the Caravan this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2387603' first='Leslie' last='Pobee'] (Plainfield East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pobee brings strength and productivity to the table.&nbsp; Like the intensity this four man plays with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Now we dive into the sleeper posts in the latest 2026 rankings update!

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