2026 Rankings Update: Top Newcomers Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update was filled with so many stock-risers that one article wasn't enough. Here are even more stock-risers from the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2505093' first='Callan' last='Murphy'], 6'0 PG Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murphy went up eight spots in the update and has the potential to move up even higher in the rankings. The Ithaca commit has a smooth shooting stroke and can knock down triples in bunches. Murphy moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He rarely forces jumpers in the half court and slides his feet on the defensive end. Murphy is a sharpshooting guard prospect whose ability to stretch the floor is something that will help his stock throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2431506' first='Coleman' last='Elkins'], 6'10 C/PF Blair Academy</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elkins went up six spots in the update and will be looking to put his game on display this season. The Texas commit has a good face-up game as he can put the ball on the floor and has a nice touch around the basket. Elkins uses his body to get position down low and can pass out of the post. He is tough to keep off the offensive glass and uses his size to influence shots around the rim. Elkins is a skilled post prospect who should be a force inside for Blair Academy throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2932320' first='Caleb' last='Jones'], 6'6 SF/PF Roselle Catholic</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones also went up six spots in the update as he has the potential to play either forward spot. The 6'6 forward attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes well above the rim and can draw contact in the paint. Jones can also score in the mid-range and has a high release on his jumper. He has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor and skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Jones is a lanky forward prospect who should impact the game at both ends of the floor throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763474' first='Aivaye' last='Ingram'], 6'5 SF/SG Trenton Central</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ingram jumped up five spots in the update as he has the potential to play both spots on the perimeter. The 6'5 wing uses his handle to beat his defender off the bounce and knows how to finish above the rim. Ingram can also score in the mid-range and moves well without the ball in his hands. He uses his athleticism to make plays on the defensive end and skies for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Ingram is one of the top wings in Mercer County and should put it on display this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628208' first='Nyaad' last='Walters'], 6'0 PG/CG Arts</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walters also moved up five spots in the update with his ability to play on and off the ball. The 6'0 guard has a nice handle, which he uses to get into the paint and has a nice touch around the rim. Walters has a good touch on his floater and can knock down open jumpers from behind the arc. He uses his quick hands to get deflections on defense and moves well without the ball in his hands. Walters is a speedy guard prospect who should get the opportunity to play both on and off the ball this season for Arts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Watch:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2988460' first='Ryan' last='Diaz'], 6'1 SG Pascack Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2953274' first='Andy' last='Vasquez'], 6'0 SF/C Haddonfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2966260' first='Christian' last='Gray'], 5'10 PG Shabazz</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2968682' first='Marcus' last='Beneche'], 6'1 PG/SG Abraham Clark</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amad Traore-Koffi, 5'9 Gloucester Tech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->