2026s Who Shot up the rankings

With the 2026 rankings release came plenty of movement across the board. We made it a point to get out and see as many prospects as possible, watched film and spoke to coaches about this class as we head into senior year. Here are players who rose in the update.       London is a player that we got to see play in Fall league, and we like what we've seen from him. He will be projected as one of the best on-ball defenders in the entire conference, and he anchors everything on the interior for Cherokee Trail. He gives CT their defensive identity while still running the offense and getting the team in their sets. What we like about him is how he stays in front of whoever he's guarding, uses his body and strength, and sets the tone on that end. But he's also the true point guard who pushes pace, calls out actions, and keeps everyone locked in. He's the on-floor captain, guiding the tempo and holding the whole group accountable every possession, and if he's able to have a solid season, that will make CT a dangerous team.     Chris is a four-year varsity guy with legit size at 6'3, and he becomes Erie's engine this season. He already showed what he can do as a junior, as he averaged 10.7 points, but he also rebounds well and started the break. Now he has to take a jump as a scorer, passer, and leader. With defenses keying on him, efficiency matters. If he develops the outside shot and stays aggressive all game, he becomes a major riser in the conference. He makes the move for us after a solid season with high expectations for the year.     Frank put up 8 points, and 3.4 boards a game, which he served as a glue guy and catalyst for the team. He also led the team with 2.4 steals, and he's as steady as they come. We saw him all summer scoring in bunches and impacting both ends, and have high expectations for him. He's probably a bit underrated, but starting to make moves, plays the right way, and the offense runs through him at times. With his ability to score, rebound, defend, and force turnovers into buckets, he's a real candidate for college attention this season. He's a player who should be on many radars and makes a rise in the rankings.     Burke is a long, mobile forward who affects everything on both ends. He averaged 7.9 points and 5.3 boards as a junior, flashing real double-double upside at times. Now he has to work on the consistency and making those happen. He's got bounce, handles in transition, and either slashes or facilitates when the floor opens up. For Morgan Dawgs, we've seen him expand his offensive game, and it's starting to click. Burke rises in the rankings with momentum heading into his senior year.     Ryan moves up in the rankings after leading Berthoud with 14 points, 4.3 assists, 3 rebounds, and nearly 2 steals a night, including a 31-point breakout game a season ago. Defenses are going to look to slow him down and he has to respond with production. He's a tough shot-taker and tougher shot-maker, especially from deep, and still creates off the dribble or flows off-ball into rhythm looks. With defenses loading up, he'll need an even bigger jump, but his tempo and spacing fit make Berthoud dangerous. Big year coming for him.

With the 2026 rankings release came plenty of movement across the board. We made it a point to get out and see as many prospects as possible, watched film and spoke to coaches about this class as we head into senior year. Here are players who rose in the update.