Class B – Preseason Rising Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As Basketball season starts to ramp up, let's take a look at some prospects in Class B that may have flown under your radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Traceson Skalberg","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Plattsmouth","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692618bc8ddc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outstanding multi-sport athlete, Skalberg goes into his senior season looking to be a leader on this team on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year, Skalberg averaged 13 and a half points a game as well as three assists and five rebounds. Where I think he really excels is on the defensive end of the floor. He is one of the best on-ball defenders I have seen in Class B, and he suffocates his match-up every time they touch the ball. He is very skilled at determining his opponent's next move and picking their pocket. He is also a weapon on the offensive side of the ball. He has a great-looking three-ball and possesses a ton of moves off the dribble to beat his defender on the bounce. He is super explosive near the rim and can finish effectively with both hands. Overall, a very underrated prospect who has the chance to make a lot of noise this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Rylee Meininger","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Scottsbluff","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2076063' first='Lincoln' last='Supreme']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692618bc8de62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meininger is a super quick and shifty guard who is able to get to his spots with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off his junior season, where he averaged 13 points, Meininger could have a huge season after a good summer. Meininger has an incredible handle on the ball; he rarely turns it over and can get down the floor with exceptional pace. He is a very effective scorer at all three levels, with a great three-ball and beautiful pull-up midrange. He has the stats to back it up as well, as last year, he was well above 40% from three and 50% from the field. He is very good at coming off screens off the ball to look for his shot, but he is also very skilled in the pick and roll with the ball in his hands. Overall, an incredibly well-rounded guard who will have a very good year this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ryland Ray","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Gering","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692618bc8dee3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Going into his Junior year, Ray averaged 12.7 points and 6 rebounds last year as a Sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ray is the first 2027 prospect on this list and for good reason. Ray is one of the most versatile prospects in his class. He can play all five positions on the floor and, most importantly, can guard all five positions. He is a very skilled shooter who has great arch on his shot and moves very well without the ball in his hands. Ray is also great at finishing through contact and playing off two feet. He is also very good on the defensive side of the ball, whether it's steals, blocks, or rebounds; he does it all for his team. He also does a great job at starting the fast break when he gets the rebound, playing with great pace and looking for open teammates. Ray is a very good prospect who will only continue to get better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Bo Meier","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Blair","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692618bc8df5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meier is a great athlete with great size who can move his feet well on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off his Junior season, where he averaged 12 points, Meier is a very good center in this class who is poised for a huge year. He is great in pick-and-roll actions and does a great job of keeping the ball high when he gets it down low, not allowing smaller defenders to rip him. He is great at finishing with either hand and does not shy away from contact. On the defensive end, he plays super hard and always has active hands, making it hard for the other team to pass around his length. He does a great job of boxing out and high-pointing rebounds with two hands. Overall, a good center prospect in the 2026 class who should get more looks as the year goes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nixon Farmer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Elkhorn","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"OSA","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692f2dc744e58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Farmer is incredibly fast with the ball in his hands and does a lot of things right to impact the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Going into his Senior season, Farmer averaged 11.2 points last year for Elkhorn, and we could definitely see those numbers go up this year. Farmer does an exceptional job at moving without the ball in his hands. He comes off screens tight, making it hard for his defenders to get through. He is a good shooter who had an impressive Summer as well. He finishes well with both hands and drives hard while not being afraid of contact. Farmer is also a very underrated rebounder on both ends. He is physical and crashes hard for his size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->