2026 Big Men to Emerge as New Names in Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After watching 100+ games during the first half of the season here are some of the top senior big men that have been added into the latest 2026 rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3360961' first='Brady' last='Ward'] (Illinois Valley Central)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The UW-Platteville commit has emerged as a face up four that can stretch the floor with his shooting along with being a quality area rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3360966' first='Jordan' last='Taylor'] (Collinsville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor is a 6'6” four man who is a shot blocking presence on the defensive end both in the paint and on jumpers.&nbsp; Rebounds very well on the defensive end as he boxes out and high points them in the air.&nbsp; Uses his quickness and athleticism running the floor along with converting second chance points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3360969' first='Sam' last='Walton'] (Glenbard East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'6” Walton has emerged as a legit small college post target.&nbsp; Strong and long dual sport athlete who rebounds well in his area, finishes at the cup, defends, and rim runs for points.&nbsp; Plays his role!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3361020' first='Ja'Cory' last='Brown'] (Belleville East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown is a EDGE player on the football side, but had a nice showing over the holidays showcasing he could be a small college or JUCO big man.&nbsp; The big bodied lefty is a physical presence inside with a nice hook shot and rebounds in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3361075' first='Jacob' last='Johnson'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 6'6” power forward is an under the radar prospect who brings defensive instincts swatting shots and getting steals.&nbsp; Developmental piece at the small college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2423510' first='Carter' last='Clark'] (Wheaton St. Francis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'6” this 2026 post is an excellent rebounder that snatches them in bunches.&nbsp; That will be his role at the next level.<br><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3361082' first='Jayden' last='Smith'] (Grant)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is another big time rebounder that uses his quickness on the offensive boards for put backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->