2026 Rankings: The Grinders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are some player's who impact go beyond the box score. They bring it every time they step on the court and do the dirty that work leads to wins for their programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2218107"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f99f1fd5152"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McNeely is a hard nosed wing, who cleans up on the glass and is never afraid to step in and take a charge. At the high school level, he can cover one through five. Works hard to move his feet against guards and can muscle up against most Oklahoma post players. Improved perimeter shooting and cutting to the basket help him be a scoring threat in the halfcourt. The fight and mindset he brings to the court could be the difference in helping a talented Panthers team to another State Tournament appearance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2079283"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f99f1fd51db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Starnes is all action on the court. He's an efficient scorer, with a quality jumper for a wing. Can do damage in the mid-range. It's hard not to focus on just how hard he plays, especially as a rebounder. Love the way he runs the floor, to either get outlets or follow up shots with putbacks. Can also hold his own in the paint, on both ends of the floor. There's always room at the next level for players that leave it all on the court like Starnes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2403739"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f99f1fd5244"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott is a quick and tenacious guard that has played a big part in the recent success of Booker T Washington. Has changed games off the bench with hustle and defensive intensity. Often picks up full court and makes the opposition work just to bring it up the court. While also ending up with his share of steals too. Shouldn't be slept on as a shooter either. Type of guard who sacrifices a bit of personal production, in order to ensure the team is winning. Which has paid off with one ring for Scott and potentially another this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2138641"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f99f1fd52a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Energy giving lead guard. Thrives on the defensive end, with quick hands to disrupt the opposition. Will hand out assists too, and even create looks with drives that lead to hockey assists. The lefty improved his shooting over the summer and now should bring a more consistent offensive impact. Grew into a key role as a junior and now will be a leader for the new era of Del City basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3025473"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f99f1fd5370"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Classic undersized high school post. Plays bigger than his size around the rim, as he embraces the physical aspects of basketball. Expect him to anchor the middle for a tough minded Chargers team. But don't be surprise if he steps out and drains a few threes to help space the floor. Type of senior that ends up producing unforgettable moments during playoff runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->