Prep Hoops Indiana Class of 2026 Rankings - Stock-Risers, Part 1

We have finally made it through a long few weeks of rankings updates. We started with the initial introduction of our Class of 2029 Watch List and then updated, and expanded, our 2028, 2027, 2026 prospect rankings. Our Class of 2026 rankings, which we will be discussing further this week, now feature the Top 225 prospects along with a database of over 500 total players. As always, we will dive deeper into the rankings with stock-risers, new names, and more. Here are eight prospects who improved their ranking the most since our last update.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />    You won't find a more physical interior presence than Dokes. Pike High School is loaded with Division I talent and some nationally ranked prospects, but it is guys like Dokes who could really push them over the hump this year. The 6'6" forward/center is a load inside. He scores it well with his back to the basket and is an excellent area rebounder. Dokes has committed to NAIA powerhouse Bethel University. He improved ten spots in our rankings from #64 to #64.     Part of a talented returning core at Center Grove High School, Goodpaster is poised for an excellent senior season. The 6'4" athletic wing showcases a good deal of versatility on both ends of the floor. He can stretch the floor out beyond the arc, handle the ball and create for himself while attacking the basket, or utilize his size and strength on smaller defenders inside. Goodpaster will be a trustworthy multi-positional defender at the next level as well. We saw a significant jump in his ranking during this update from #122 to #83 overall.     It wouldn't be accurate to call an All-MIC performer who was already ranked as a Top 50 prospect by Prep Hoops Indiana "under-the-radar," but Harris is definitely someone who deserved more recognition on a statewide basis. He is one of the most explosive playmakers in the Class of 2026 and will look to lead what could be a Class 4A Top 10 Lawrence Central High School team this season. Harris jumped from #46 to #35 in our prospect rankings. It will be interesting to see where his recruitment ends up during his senior season.     Pearson is a highly productive center who recently committed to play at Olivet Nazarene. The 6'7" interior presence is a throw back type of big man that you can run set plays for in the half court to enter the ball into the post and expected him to score. He has a wide array of post moves, good feet, and is a strong finisher. Look for Pearson to put up some big numbers at traditional Class 3A power NorthWood High School this winter. He improved from #111 to #89 in our rankings.     We've been following Prior since his freshman year when he came in as a highly anticipated prospect. Now, heading into his senior season, things are really coming to fruition for the athletic, 6'5" wing. Prior shoots it well from beyond the arc, can serve as a secondary playmaker in the half court, and projects as a versatile defender. He is poised for a big senior season at Heritage Hills High School. Prior jumped from #83 to #65 in our prospect rankings.     Washington has been one of the top shooters for New Albany High School each of the last two seasons. After shooting 33-71 (46.5%) from three-point range as a junior, Washington will be relied heavily upon once again within a talented backcourt as a senior. However, he is more than just a shooter. Washington can play on the ball as well serving as a playmaker to take some pressure off a couple of the Bulldogs' top players. His ranking increased from #163 to #146 during this update.     After a strong junior season that saw him average 10.9 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 33-78 (42.3%) from three-point range, Weemer really blew up over the summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2400000' first='Indiana' last='Elite Team Indiana']. The 6'6" forward from Hamilton Southeastern High School shoots it so well at his size and proved himself to be consistently productive even against the highest levels of competition at the 3SSB Championship in Rock Hill. Weemer moved up from #47 to #33 in our prospect rankings and has committed to Division II Emporia State.     We wrote about this prospect quite a bit through the summer and fall because he continued to grab our attention across multiple settings and events. That makes sense because White is going to go down as a four-year contributor at South Bend St. Joseph High School. The 6'3" super athletic wing has done a ton of winning at the high school level. He is excellent in transition and projects as an athletic right-hand driver and tough perimeter defender. White saw a massive jump in our rankings from #174 to #96. He will be a good small college addition.

We have finally made it through a long few weeks of rankings updates. We started with the initial introduction of our Class of 2029 Watch List and then updated, and expanded, our 2028, 2027, 2026 prospect rankings. Our Class of 2026 rankings, which we will be discussing further this week, now feature the Top 225 prospects along with a database of over 500 total players. As always, we will dive deeper into the rankings with stock-risers, new names, and more. Here are eight prospects who improved their ranking the most since our last update.