2026 Rankings Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's <em>Rankings Week</em> for the <em>Class of 2026</em> in New England! After covering the updated <em>Top 10</em> yesterday, today we turn our attention to the <em>Stock Risers</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, this update saw 74 prospects rise at least 10 spots in the rankings, led by the highest riser - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2875588' first='Lino' last='Sanchez']</strong>! A guard out of the Beaver Country Day School, <strong>Sanchez</strong> rose to <em>#116</em> in the rankings, up from <em>#218</em>, an impressive jumps of 102 spots! A heady guard, Sanchez has proven to be a capable multi-level scorer, solid decision maker with the ball in his hands, and aggressive defender at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are ten more prospects that rose significantly in this rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2955169"],"_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-695457719cd6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+75</strong> (#228 to #153)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Diakite, a foward out of <em>Bridgton Academy</em> in Maine, rose <strong><em>75</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#140</em></strong> overall. Diakite is an incredibly long, 6'7" forward, that plays with good mobility and budding skill. He's become more assertive offensively, is playing through contact with increased consistency, and overall, has found more ways to impact the game. He profiles as a high level defender at the next level with his combination of positional size, length, and mobility, showing the ability to both rebound and protect the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2634102"],"_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-695457719ce1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+63</strong> (#161 to #98)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zabel, a guard out of the <em>Hotchkiss School</em> in Connecticut, rose <strong><em>63</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#94</em></strong> overall. Zabel is a great decision maker when operating out of ball screens, shows the ability to consistently knock down threes with deep range, and has some sneaky burst as a driver when attacking the rim. His best attribute is his ability to run an offense, as he plays with good pace and plus floor vision as a facilitator. Defensively, he does a nice job of competing at the point of attack and isn't afraid to give up his body to make winning plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341436"],"_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-695457719ce8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+59 </strong>(#113 to #54)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mitchner, a guard out of <em>Lawrence Academy</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>59</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#66</em></strong> overall. Mitchner has gotten a lot of press from us lately due to offensive versatility and ability to impact winning, A bigger guard, he does a nice job of consistently making the right play, can be impactful on the offensive end of the floor without scorer, and has the ability to be a stopper on the other end of the floor. He rarely turns the ball over, can score over size in the paint with touch, and does a great job of pushing the pace in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2875606"],"_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-695457719cefc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+40</strong> (#219 to #179)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schuller, a guard out of the <em>Dexter Southfield School</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>40</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#179</em></strong> overall. Schuller rises on the strength of his improved consistency on the offensive end of the floor and commitment to the defensive end. He does a nice job of knocking down threes in catch and shoot situations, has the ability to handle the ball as a secondary playmaker, and is capable of scoring through contact at the rim. Defensively, he does a nice job of guarding at the point of attack and is one of the first to the floor for 50/50 balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341366"],"_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-695457719cf69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+27</strong> (#94 to #67)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baptiste, a forward out of <em>Tabor Academy</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>27</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#62</em></strong> overall. Baptiste isn't the most athletic prospect, isn't the biggest prospect, isn't the most physically imposing prospect, and yet, he still finds a way to get it done game after game, regardless of the opponent. The 6'7" forward has a great combination of feel, power, and skill - showcasing an inside-out scoring ability and a unique sense of where to be as a rebounder. He pops athletically in spurts, showing the ability to protect the rim defensively and also to finish loud plays around the rim on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452977"],"_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-695457719cfd6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+21</strong> (#55 to #34)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arnold, a guard out of <em>Kimball Union Academy</em> in New Hampshire, rose <strong><em>21</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#34</em></strong> overall. Arnold, a <strong><em>Marist</em></strong> commit, continues to expand his game on the offensive end of the floor, while shining defensively. He's operating more with the ball in his hands, showing the ability to make good decisions as both a scorer and facilitator. He's one of the better perimeter shooters in the region, but also has the ability to get downhill and be an efficient scorer around the rim. Defensively, he sits in a stance and makes life difficult for opposing ball-handlers in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2696669"],"_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-695457719d043"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+15</strong> (#63 to #48)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Connell, a guard out of <em>Cushing Academy</em> in Massachusetts, rose <strong><em>15</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#48</em></strong> overall. O'Connell, a high academic prospect, continues to play with a high level of consistency and production. He can fill a bunch of roles offensively, playing as an on-ball creator, primary facilitator, or off-ball scoring spark. He makes shots with consistency from behind the arc, shows a good feel when operating as a handler in ball screens, and has the ability to make tough shots around the rim. On the other end of the floor, he can guard either back-court spot while also being a good rebounder in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1786395"],"_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-695457719d0af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+14</strong> (#77 to #63)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schorr, a guard out of the <em>Hotchkiss School</em> in Connecticut, rose <strong><em>14</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#57</em></strong> overall. Schorr, an <strong><em>Emory</em></strong> commit, has cemented his status as one of New England's premier shooters. He has a quick release on his jumper, in the gym range, and does a great job of moving without the basketball to get open. He's expanded his offensive game this winter, playing with more strength as a driver and some creativity as a scorer around the rim. Defensively, he has the size to guard all three perimeter spots at the next level and makes high IQ plays off the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2875624"],"_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-695457719d131"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+14 </strong>(#80 to #66)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones, a wing out of the <em>New Hampton School</em> in New Hampshire, rose <strong><em>14</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#66</em></strong> overall. Jones is as versatile of a prospect as there is in the region, capable of playing or guarding four positions on the floor. He's 6'6" with a plus wingspan, a solid frame, and above average athleticism, all of which allows him to impact games in a variety of ways. He can handle the ball in the half-court, scores it as an off-ball mover, and knocks down shots from behind the arc in catch and shoot situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2494138"],"_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-695457719d19f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>+11</strong> (#126 to #115)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bilolo, a guard out of <em>Bridgeport Prep</em> in Connecticut, rose <strong><em>11</em></strong> spots in this update and now sits at <strong><em>#123</em></strong> overall. Bilolo has improved his stock as much as any prospect in New England since last spring, taking full advantage of his post-graduate year so far. The 6'2" guard is a solid athlete that can really score the basketball, showcasing a quick first step as a driver and the ability to knock down shots in bunches from behind the arc. He's hard to guard when he gets downhill, impressing as a finisher around the rim. Defensively, he has the potential to be really good on that end of the floor with his combination of length, lateral mobility, and a willingness to play physically at the point of attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye out later this week as we cover <em>Newcomers</em>, <em>Point Guards</em>, and more!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->