2026 Risers Making Major Moves 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're thinking about subscribing, now is the time to lock in. We just dropped the 2026 rankings with more on the way. We also have full coverage of the second half of the season coming up with daily coverage, so a monthly or yearly plan makes the most sense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Use code dev30 for 30% off and secure access for the full season so you don't miss any of our scouting.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While you lock that in, let's take a look at some of the risers in the rankings this go-round. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2535096"],"_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-6973d430e0f6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We saw Collin over the summer, and the things that stood out was his ability to affect the game with his defense. He's still a two-way dominant prospect who you can put on the opposing team's best player to slow them down. He's strong and physical and brings contagious play. When he turns it up on defense, that's when the team is at its best, as they turn guys over and turn that into scoring opportunities. He's been a two-way standout and has game-changing plays. He's up to 8.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and recording 2.1 steals as well. He's a versatile defender who can alter possessions with his defensive abilities and is making the jump in the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2396005"],"_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-6973d430e0fde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's wild what a change of scenery can do for a player. Jarius made the move and had possibly the biggest jump from a player on points per game. He made a 19 points per game jump and now has Lotus School for Excellence looking like a real contender. We saw the shift happen over the Fall when he came and dominated at a showcase, and he took that same confidence into the season. He's one of the class's top scorers, he's lethal as an iso scorer that cannot be contained, and still runs the show as a lead point guard. He's averaging 4 assists, and the biggest thing has been his work defensively. He's at 5.2 steals a game which is top-5 in the class. He's earned a rankings boost with his play, and we're excited to see how he finishes off the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2410965"],"_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-6973d430e102c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tonniges makes a big rankings leap with his play to start the season. With so many eyes and attention on him, he's still able to put up some big scoring games. He takes advantage of mismatches, is confident with the ball in his hands, and lets it fly. There are not many shots that he turns down, and he's put up some big scoring games this season. He's averaging 20.6 points on the season and has 8.3 rebounds to go along with it, and not many players are putting up that kind of production. He's a 6'3 wing that has answered the call and has earned his spot in the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2410520"],"_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-6973d430e1075"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's about time that we put some respect on [player_tooltip player_id='2410520' first='Michael' last='Perry']'s name. He just entered the 1,000 points scored club in his senior season, and that shows consistent production from a player. He's a multi-sport athlete who excels with the ball in his hands. He's also very athletic and is on an incredible stretch right now, and has their team playing the best ball. He's averaging 22.2 points a game and is coming off a game where he had 31 points against state champions, Simla, in a close win. His team is riding a 4-game winning streak, he's making the right plays as a playmaker, and has been a prospect who gets it done. Huge jump from him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400920"],"_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-6973d430e10bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hemme is a player who has Timnath looking like one of the top teams in 5A/4A Longs Peak League. They're sitting at 12-0 on the season and running through their conference. The 6'3 combo guard has Timnath humming right now with his play, and that's why he made such a huge leap in the rankings. He's putting up 17.6 points a game as a player who gets to his spots. He attacks, has a lethal mid-range game, and occasionally steps out and opens up the floor. He sees the floor well, can play both on and off the ball, and has also been playing excellent defense. This team will go as he goes, and he appears to be in a groove right now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2387502"],"_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-6973d430e1103"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Russell jumped on our radars as a junior, but his work as a senior has him as a player who has been consistently bringing it. DSST: GVR is riding a 4-game winning streak and has some close battles on the year as they're aligned with Russell's play. When he's good, they're dangerous, and that's been on display. He's averaging 16 points a game as a combo guard. He scores in bunches, and they ride the hot hands. He continues to rise with his play and he's a player to get eyes on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622330"],"_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-6973d430e1151"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Been a down year for Boulder as they have had a tough schedule where they pushed themselves and are looking to get back on the winning track soon. One of the prospects who has given them a fighter's punch has been 6'3 combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1622330' first='Lake' last='Smith']. Smith broke out junior year and has taken his game up a notch to start the year. He's averaging 18.2 points with a career-high of 41 points, he's been a solid rebounder who battles for boards, and also is a facilitator when opposing teams key in on him. He makes a rise in the rankings with his play and is a prospect to get eyes on before the season is up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577228"],"_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-6973d430e1197"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morton has taken over the PG spot and has stepped up for the Grizzlies in some key moments. He's a player who they rely on; he plays both on and off the ball, and he plays within the flow of the offense. He's also been a marksman from deep, and that has opened up the floor when teams key in on their All-State big. Morton is tough, he pushes the pace and has had some scoring outbreaks on the year. In each game that he's finished in double figures, T-Ridge has won, so they will need him to continue being aggressive and attacking as a 3-level scorer. He makes a rise in the rankings this go around. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->