Deep Group of 2026 Wings Boosted Stock in First Half of Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which wings made the biggest jumps in the latest 2026 rankings?&nbsp; Here are the most notable prospects with helium into the second half of the season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2404186' first='Matt' last='Welch'] (Glenbard North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #66<br>Current Ranking: #52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welch is a PHI favorite as the small forward always produces at a high level.&nbsp; Plus shooter from three with a feathery touch as he is lethal off the catch.&nbsp; Also is a crafty rebounder and post scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2435304' first='Ledarrel' last='Goss'] (Lakeview)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #70<br>Current Ranking: #58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Explosive athlete at the two guard spot with quick twitched pop.&nbsp; He plays above the rim and has an explosive first step.&nbsp; Can really shoot it from three getting elevation off the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437519' first='Braylon' last='Walker'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #80<br>Current Ranking: #59</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker is the #2 option next to Davis for Warren.&nbsp; Good size and strength on the perimeter.&nbsp; Really likes to work in the mid-range elevating over opponents for jump shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1964163' first='Donovan' last='Williams'] (Stevenson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #81<br>Current Ranking: #67</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a strong summer Williams has continued his helium this season.&nbsp; Smooth shot maker that hits them from both two and three.&nbsp; Active defender creating turnovers and getting blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552415' first='Maddox' last='Ritzel'] (Nashville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #89<br>Current Ranking: #76</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ritzel is just a productive winner!&nbsp; No matter the setting he just gets stuff done.&nbsp; Strong bodied wing that is so gritty finishing around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2436956' first='Kamari' last='Hamlin'] (Simeon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #217<br>Current Ranking: #85</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamlin has emerged as the go to guy for the [program_tooltip program_id='2076046' first='Wolverines' last=''] this year.&nbsp; Very skilled thick bodied wing should be on small colleges radar heading into the second half of the season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2890100' first='Brayden' last='Borrowman'] (Oswego)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #172<br>Current Ranking: #98</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plus shooter with size that plays well off of Vahl is having a big senior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540096' first='Rafael' last='Pinto'] (Fremd)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #107<br>Current Ranking: #99</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pinto is one of the more consistent shot makers in the senior class and has done that as option #3 for Fremd all year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437525' first='Joel' last='Paasch'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #125<br>Current Ranking: #110</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yet another big time shooter that is tasked at spotting up and banging in threes which he has done at a high rate this year for Warren.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2334401' first='Cale' last='Maurer'] (Mt. Vernon)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #131<br>Current Ranking: #115</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Small forward with size, athleticism, and versatility.&nbsp; The skill set has really shown through in the early part of the season getting the Rams out to a strong start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2391336' first='Ian' last='Flowers'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #157<br>Current Ranking: #116</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Julian transfer has stepped into a nice role for Perspectives.&nbsp; Rangy wing has a solid looking shot and uses his long strides to attack for scores or trips to the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323294' first='Tony' last='Bradford'] (Richwoods)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #330<br>Current Ranking: #144</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradford made the move over from Manual to Richwoods and is excelling!&nbsp; Playing the best basketball of his career as he was a big part of their Pekin title run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823617' first='Abram' last='Williams'] (Palatine)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #279<br>Current Ranking: #150</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two way athletic wing that stuffs the stat sheet.&nbsp; Defends at a super high level, gets on the offensive glass, and knocks in mid-range jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2433457' first='Jack' last='Dempsey'] (Oak Lawn)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #214<br>Current Ranking: #152</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dempsey made a big move up the board with a strong start to the season.&nbsp; High-motor wing that brings confidence and skill to the table.&nbsp; Creative scorer with shot fakes, threes, and nifty finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->