2026 Rankings Update: Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2242055"],"_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-68f1b9d09b932"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank:35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The recent Lehigh commit looked great at The Challenge a few weeks back and his body looks great coming off of injury. Rudusans will give OLMC a huge boost as a play-making forward that can shoot, pass and put the ball on the floor. What he lacks in quickness he makes up for in IQ and feel as he should help the Cougars keep the ball moving until their starting PG comes back from injury. Growing an extra inch or two, improving his handle, and sharpening his shooting mechanics should pay dividends this season and make him a player that should play early at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1977823"],"_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-68f1b9d09b990"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Our scouts have loved Harris' continued development and growth over the past two seasons as a W/F tweener that has grown his game quite a bit. Harris can put the ball on the floor, create his own shot from the midrange, and be effective as both a driver and C+S sniper. His activity defensively has picked up and he's done a much better job of guarding multiple spots/protecting the rim for the Dragons. Harris parlayed a productive DMV Live into a nice boost to his recruitment before eventually committing to Brown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2540471"],"_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-68f1b9d09b9e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 107</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mali continues to climb in our rankings as he's made substantial improvements to his conditioning and post game. Mali is running the floor effectively, finding spaces to both pick n pop or serve as a roll target, and timing dives to the rim well to crash the glass. I trust his range out to 18' but want to see if he can extend that range out to the three point line to increase his value at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2760810"],"_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-68f1b9d09ba2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Ranking: 187</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Came away impressed with his play during DC Live and at a few different events this summer. Steele will be a big part of what KIPP does this year as a dynamic downhill driver that can really score it 15' and in. The coaching staff has really changed him to take on the role of defensive stopper this season and if he buys into that like he was this summer-- I expect to see a bump in his recruitment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2893755"],"_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-68f1b9d09ba76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Ranking:198</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gilmetdinov has absolute magnets for rebounds at the end of both of his arms, taking advantage of some improved conditioning to put out much better effort on the glass and at the defensively end of the floor. He is a pick n pop threat from the top of the key, has a nice set of post moves around the basket, and is adept at scoring on putback attempts around the basket. Small college coaches should be all over him as a forward prospect that plays within himself as a consistently productive forward prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2810663"],"_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-68f1b9d09babf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Previous Rank: 161</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the best shooters in the area, Jones continues to ascend the rankings as he has proved capable of taking his matchup off the bounce after a few made 3s has necessitated a hard closeout. He's also made improvements to his body and is sprinting the floor for longer stretches of time to beat the defense up the floor in transition to launch high-percentage looks from beyond the arc. If he can add strength and continue his development as an on-ball defender I'd expect to see several small college recruiters get involved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->