Class Of 2026: Small School Prospects To Keep An Eye On

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article I feature class of 2026 prospects from small schools that have some serious game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look for them to make some noise in their respective conferences this season. And they may post gaudy stats as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2805995"],"_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-69040687b1c8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2805995' first='Luke' last='Mills'] is now a veteran on the Needles team that made it all the way to the state championship last year. He plays with good pace and isn't afraid to let it go from deep. He also has an ability to blow by his defender and he knows to locate the rim as he gets downhill. On the other side of the court, Mills plays with energy and he stays active with his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2806443"],"_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-69040687b1d0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2806443' first='Josiah' last='Delgado'] will look to top his impressive stats from last season. He averaged 5.2 blocks per game and 11.6 rebounds per game. Although it won't be easy for him to surpass that production, he has the height and length to pull it off. He'll also look to help Liberty Baptist to a winning season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2796676"],"_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-69040687b1d66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2796676' first='Luke' last='Lannom'] and his Smith Valley squad are eyeing a return to the state championship game. Lannom can get it done from from beyond the arc and he also has good court vision. In addition to his skillset on offense, Lannom has some decent anticipation skills. Which help him intercept passes on defense. And he has the speed to take it the rest of the way for an easy lay-up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2807205"],"_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-69040687b1dd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Floor general, [player_tooltip player_id='2807205' first='Bruce' last='Delgado'], is dynamic on offense thanks to his acceleration skills. He can get all the way to the cup and make tough finishes. Or he can get to his spots and hit mid-range shots. As a defender, Delgado leverages his lateral quickness to come up with steals at a very high rate (averaged 3.5 SPG last season). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2807276"],"_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-69040687b1e55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2807276' first='Eric' last='Covarrubias'] is another guard who laces them up for Smith Valley. He makes an impact on offense by driving to the rack. And he can knock down shots from the perimeter. Defensively, Covarrubias seems to have good instincts and he is often in passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->