Which Names Should Continue to Climb 2026 Rankings List

These players didn't just show flashes they proved that they can really play. From breakout summers to consistent production throughout their high school careers, this group has earned every bit of attention coming their way. As the season unfolds expect these names to rise fast, surprise a lot of people and shake up the rankings in a big way.    Singer is gearing up for a breakout season at Englewood after the flashes he showed last year. He's a constant threat around the rim, almost living in the paint with how often he gets downhill and finishes through contact. What really sets him apart is his knack for making the right play at the right time. Whether it's a clutch steal, a momentum shifting bucket, or an energy play that hypes his team up. His timing is elite, his motor never dips and he's always hunting opportunities to make something happen. This year we expect him to take another jump as a two way spark who sets the tone every night with activity, toughness and fearless attacking     Martinez is one of those players you notice on the court because he's always in motion and always making something happen. His cuts are sharp and purposeful and he has a real gift for slipping behind defenses at the perfect moment. Once he gets the ball he can finish with a pull up or soft floater, which makes him tough to slow down around the rim. On the defensive end he brings tight, disciplined defense with pressure that wears opponents down over the course of a game. This season we expect Martinez to shine as a high energy, high impact piece who boosts his Windsor team with effort, smart movement and a relentless approach on both sides of the floor     Jones is set to make Centaurus a must see basketball team this season. He's one of those rare do it all players who can impact every possession, no matter where he is on the floor. He can knock down shots from deep with confidence, then turn around and bully his matchup in the post on the very next trip. On the glass he rebounds at a high clip simply because he's always in the right spot and refuses to be outworked. Defensively his positioning stands out as he reads plays well, steps in at the perfect time and has real shot blocking ability. Add in how smooth he runs the floor in transition, and you've got a player who elevates everyone around him     Burke over at Roosevelt is gearing up to be a force in the paint this season. With his big frame and natural strength, he knows how to use his size to carve out space and grab easy buckets down low. He crashes the glass with real purpose, attacking rebounds like every board belongs to him. On defense he keeps his hands active and stays disciplined, making it tough for opponents to get anything clean around the rim. When he goes straight up he alters shots, clogs lanes and controls the paint. Burke brings that physical, no nonsense presence every team needs, and this year we expect him to break out as a true interior anchor who impacts the game from start to finish     Callies is shaping up to be one of Berthoud's purest offensive weapons this season. He brings real shooting touch, deep range and the confidence that keeps defenders glued to him the moment he crosses half court. His spacing alone changes how defenses have to play as he stretches the floor, opens driving lanes and forces constant adjustments. Callies instinctively finds open pockets on the floor, drifts into gaps, relocates after passes and always giving his teammates a clean outlet. When he gets in rhythm from three, it's trouble. Expect him to be a major spark for his teams offense and a player opponents can't afford to lose track of

These players didn't just show flashes they proved that they can really play. From breakout summers to consistent production throughout their high school careers, this group has earned every bit of attention coming their way. As the season unfolds expect these names to rise fast, surprise a lot of people and shake up the rankings in a big way.