2026 Rankings: Players to keep an eye on

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings are fully updated and many players saw their rankings in the state rise. Here are some players within the 2026 class that you should keep an eye open throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2173096"],"_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-69448abc8bd62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rakin is a fun player to watch. He picks apart defenses and plays with patience and precession. He handles the ball at an elite level, keeping it on a string and close to his body. He creates smoothly for himself and his teammates, being able to get his teammates open shots and find his spots with ease. He continues to get better as his high school career progresses but he is an under-recruited player in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2426450"],"_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-69448abc8bdd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kai has been showing off his athleticism and his high energy play early in this season. His breakaway dunks in transition are big momentum shifters for his team, providing a big spark. He can seal opponents in the paint nicely or work from the wing and attack down-hill using his length and strength to his advantage. He has been off to a great start this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685502"],"_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-69448abc8be35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Darius has been one of the most consistent players to start off this season in the state. Darius is fantastic at facilitating the offense and getting his buckets when needed. He always makes the extra pass, being an unselfish player on the court. His quick speed and first step helps him blow by defenders and get to the bucket smoothly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2622822"],"_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-69448abc8be93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caleb is a big part of this Lakewood team this year and the squad is off to a great start. Greenland is a fundamentally sound guard who plays to his strengths and does the little things well on the court. He dives for loose balls, makes extra passes, and knocks down open shots. When he's in his rhythm, he's a tough player to guard and hits contested shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->