Player Rankings: Biggest class of 2026 stock boosters

With the release today of the <a href="https://prephoops.com/wisconsin/rankings/2026-rankings/">Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings for the class of 2026</a>, here is a look at some of the players who made big jumps in the updated ratings.    Previous Ranking: 23 Current Ranking: 16 Versatility on a basketball court usually translates well from one level to the next. Ott will take his varied skill set from Oshkosh North to NCAA Division II Minnesota State - Mankato in the fall. But first he is doing everything he can to help the Spartans enjoy another successful season. The 6-foot-7 wing, who doubles as a stellar quarterback on the Oshkosh North football team, is averaging 21.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 2.1 assists while leading the Spartans to a 6-4 record. His length on defense, his ability to rip down rebounds and bring the ball down the court and his diverse scoring skills are big assets for coach Brad Weber's squad.     Previous Ranking: 26 Current Ranking: 21 It's somewhat rare to impact a basketball game on nearly every possession. But Dirkse does just that for another outstanding team at Oostburg. The physically strong, mentally tough and impressively skilled point guard controls the tempo of the game with the ball in his hands while also guarding at a high level on the perimeter. Dirkse can definitely score (17.4 ppg), but he's at his best directing traffic for his team and getting the ball to his teammates with his excellent court vision (8.1 apg).     Previous Ranking: 33 Current Ranking: 26 Daly has grown a bit over the past six months, which makes his game all the more difficult to defend. The mobile 6-foot-7 forward is having another productive campaign for New London as he is averaging 22.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists for the Bulldogs, who have won four games in a row. Daly went for 24 points and seven rebounds in a recent victory over a very good Little Chute squad. Among the schools at the next level expressing strong interest in Daly are Carroll University and Stevens Point.     Previous Ranking: 38 Current Ranking: 29 After an opening-season loss to unbeaten Marathon, Regis has won eight straight games. And a big reason for the Ramblers' success is the strong play of Risler, a scoring wing guard who can find the bottom of the basket from deep, off the dribble and from the foul line. The uncommitted senior, who is attracting recruiting attention from a number of NCAA Division II schools, is averaging 28.3 points per game for Regis. He is shooting 48 percent on 39 made three-point shots in just eight games and is also averaging 4.1 rebounds for coach Connor Miller's team.     Previous Ranking: 52 Current Ranking: 45 Greendale is one of the biggest surprises in the state thus far this season as the Panthers have won their first 10 contests. Castillo, who showed flashes of vast potential in the past, has put his game into another gear as a senior as he is a robust 27.6 points per game for coach Ryan Johnsen's program. the bouncy wing prospect also is contributing 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocked shots per game for the Panthers, who played three games this week and still have two games left with top-ranked Wisconsin Lutheran.     Previous Ranking: 76 Current Ranking: 69 The skill level Allen brings to the table is nothing short of outstanding. He can handle the ball, shoot the ball and pass the ball with the best of them. He's a bit on the small side, but his enormous skill set and strong feel for the game overcomes most height disadvantages he encounters. Allen is averaging 26.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.2 steals while leading Milwaukee Lutheran to a 6-3 record.     Previous Ranking: 84 Current Ranking: 74 Another versatile player who impacts a game in lots of different ways, Richter's strong play is a big reason why upstart Hartford has won nine of its first 11 outings. The Carroll University recruit leads Hartford in scoring at 15.2 ppg and rebounding at 5.9 rpg. Richter also is contributing 5.1 apg, 2.4 spg and 1.7 bspg for the Orioles.     Previous Ranking: 112 Current Ranking: 76 Olson is listed as a point guard on the Glenwood City roster and, at 6-foot-7, that presents some serious issues for opponents. Olson has the height, length and court vision to see over defenders and deliver assists to his teammates. He is averaging 4.6 assists per game to go along with 16.4 ppg and 6.6 rpg while helping the Hilltoppers to a 5-4 record. Olson's best basketball is ahead of him as he continues to fill out his lanky frame, and with a guard's skillset and with his size, his future at Bethel University in St. Paul looks very bright.     Previous Ranking: 204 Current Ranking: 101 One of the fastest rising members of the 2026 class, Zawacki is having a breakout campaign thus far for Kingdom Prep Lutheran. The athletic, long and skilled 6-foot-4 wing ranks among team leaders in scoring (22.5 ppg), rebounding (7.2 rpg), assists (6.8 apg) and steals (4.5 spg). He definitely fills outs a stat sheet each time out and he usually throws in a couple of highlight dunks for Kingdom Prep Lutheran as well. Zawacki is a player who projects well for the next level and figures to be even better in another year or two with added weight and strength.

With the release today of the Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings for the class of 2026, here is a look at some of the players who made big jumps in the updated ratings.