Updated 2026 Rankings: New Faces (Part 3)

We recently updated our class of 2026 rankings in Virginia, with a list of 214 players that include over 20 new names. With the addition of multiple new powerhouse programs and the ever evolving door of transfers in the high school scene, we take a look at part three of some of the new players in the rankings!   #164) [player_tooltip player_id='3071126' first='Trey' last='Bowler'] | 6'4” SF | Massaponax   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Bowler-Trey.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Bowler-Trey.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2963631" /></a></figure>   Bowler just missed the last rankings update, and then he had a very strong fall and entered it now as he's emerging as one of the top players in the Fredericksburg area. The 6'4” wing is a stat sheet stuffer who impacts the game on both ends of the floor, he's athletic and plays with a great motor running the floor and hitting the glass, and he thrives in his ability to put it on the deck and create pressure on the defense without needing to over dribble.   #179) [player_tooltip player_id='3071128' first='Sean' last='Burke'] | 6'3” SG | Evergreen Christian   Burke comes into the season at Evergreen in a very good situation, as he has a lot of talented scorers and ball handlers around him that will make it easy to do what he does well which is shoot the basketball. The 6'3” shooting guard can really drill it from deep with great form and a quick release, he doesn't need a ton of space, he's great at relocating and making shots on the move, and he gives good effort defensively as well.   #182) [player_tooltip player_id='2148861' first='Landon' last='Judy'] | 6'3” CG | Hayfield   Judy goes into his senior season as the leader of this Hayfield team, and the progressions he's made over the last few years are impressive to say the least. Over the fall preseason he showed great maturity and leadership helping his young teammates and keeping everything flowing in their offense, he can move off the ball and knock down shots from deep, he's good using ball screens and dribble hand-offs to get in the lane and make plays, and he consistently makes a positive impact for his team.   #187) [player_tooltip player_id='3071135' first='Jordan' last='Watson'] | 6'0” PG | Carmel School   Watson played a solid role in Carmel's run to the VISAA D-III state championship game last year, and now that he's the primary ball handler and scoring threat he could be one of the top guards in the RVA area this year. The 6'0” lefty is crafty and tough to corral off the bounce with his change of speed and good burst as well, he scores it efficiently from all three levels and has a knack for getting buckets in bunches and taking over games, and he sets the tone on both ends with his defensive pressure and his ability to make plays or others.   #193) [player_tooltip player_id='2692345' first='Paul' last='Edde'] | 6'6” PF | Cosby   Edde is a player we've seen develop over the past three seasons, and after a good summer with Team [program_tooltip program_id='2416185' first='Loaded' last='804'] he drew the attention of many D3 programs and committed to Randolph College before the season. The 6'6” forward has shown great growth in his offensive game as far as his hands and touch are concerned, he has a big time motor on the defensive end and on the glass, he does a lot of little things to help his team, and he is still just scratching the surface with how good he can be.   #200) [player_tooltip player_id='3071136' first='Becks' last='Hetzel'] | 6'5” PF | Heritage-Leesburg   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Hetzel-Becks.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Hetzel-Becks.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2962201" /></a></figure>   Hetzel is part of a Heritage-Leesburg team that will be a tough out for anyone in the Loudon area, and he will be a big reason why with his production in the paint on both ends for them. While he's slightly undersized he is highly smart and crafty around the rim as he's always in the right spot and uses fakes and good footwork to get good looks, he can finish with both hands around the rim, he can stretch the floor to the midrange and face up defenders, and he plays with a great motor on the glass and defensively too.   #202) [player_tooltip player_id='3071140' first='Gibson' last='Sauri'] | 5'9” PG | St. Stephen's St. Agnes   Sauri may not be the biggest name or player on this talented SSSAS team, but he showed this fall he will play heavy minutes for them and will not only be a leader but one of their go-to playmakers as well. He is shifty off the bounce and does a good job staying out of traps and taking care of the ball, he can create space and make tough shots on the ball while also moving off the ball where he's a knock down shooter, and his scrappy style of play sets the tone for his team and his teammates are more than willing to follow.   #205) [player_tooltip player_id='3071141' first='Grant' last='Butler'] | 6'2” SG | Deep Run   Butler emerged last season for a surprisingly good Deep Run squad as one of the top shooters in the Richmond area, and now heading into his senior season the Elmira College commit will continue to prove he's one of the more underrated players in Richmond. The 6'2” guard is an absolute sniper from deep who shoots it with range and at a very high clip, he has great instincts and feel on both ends and consistently makes the right play, he is a natural leader on the court and off the court with his work ethic, and he's simply a player who makes any team he's on better.

We recently updated our class of 2026 rankings in Virginia, with a list of 214 players that include over 20 new names. With the addition of multiple new powerhouse programs and the ever evolving door of transfers in the high school scene, we take a look at part three of some of the new players in the rankings!