What Stock Risers Are Impacting on The Court to Start 2026?

The year 2026 has begun on a promising note for many basketball players. While some college coaches and the general public may not be aware of the hidden talents producing exceptional play in their respective districts, here are five stock risers that I believe college coaches should keep an eye on during their recruiting processes!    [player_tooltip player_id='1778908' first='Devan' last='Brown'] definitely should be a stock riser that sees college interest soon. Currently as a senior, he just surpassed the 1,000 career point mark and has contributed to the excellent Pearland High School start in the district this season. I was able to see Pearland High School against Shadow Creek High School, where Devan scored 23 points, displaying different ways of making an impact in a big way with and without the ball continuously getting downhill. I was able to see him and Pearland High School be victorious over Shadow Creek High School, where Devan was a big contributor.     Daniel Green is a prospect that is becoming more confident as time goes on. It's clear that he is a huge vocal point for Shadow Creek High School as one of the most important players of the team. Throughout my time watching him more after October, he has proven to make winning plays when the game matters most. Offensively, he's found multiple ways to score the ball due to his creativity. Defensively, he competes hard by making an effort on the ball and anticipating off the ball, generating steals by closing gaps in help. As a junior guard, Daniel is shaping up for college interest before his senior year concludes.     [player_tooltip player_id='2556426' first='Kingston' last='Eckermann'] was a huge standout when I came to watch Manvel High School VS Pearland Dawson High School. His performance individually was surprising on both ends of the floor, standing as a 6'4 guard who demonstrated his ability to play at a high activity level. Against Pearland Dawson High School, Kingston showcased his on-ball creation skills offensively and made a defensive impact in passing lanes. At one point in the game, Kingston suffered some pain and ended up playing through it with the same intensity he had been before enduring the pain. In the last month, Kingston received an offer from the University of Saint Thomas in Houston.     The newly Prep Hoops freshman ranked guard [player_tooltip player_id='3346656' first='Ajani' last='Jones'] out of Pearland Dawson High School played extremely well off the bench against Manvel High School. Off the bench, Ajani was a strong contributor in pushing the lead out further for his teammates while also making a defensive impact on the ball with his length. With his confidence already as a freshman and production, I can only see him climbing the rankings as time goes on in his high school career. At the moment, Ajani has an offer from Alabama A&M University, and I expect Ajani to receive more Division I offers in the future as his game improves beyond this year.     Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2545879' first='Anthony' last='Sadler'] is a standout player from Pearland Dawson High School that showcased his potential for the next level. His speed on the open floor allowed him to execute effectively in transition against Manvel High School. When the ball found him after a defensive stop, Anthony swiftly got up the court, creating coast-to-coast opportunities or finding his teammates. Once he found a lane to the basket, he demonstrated his ability to finish with a high percentage. Defensively, Anthony made impressive rotations, resulting in several steals and effectively guarding opposing guards.

The year 2026 has begun on a promising note for many basketball players. While some college coaches and the general public may not be aware of the hidden talents producing exceptional play in their respective districts, here are five stock risers that I believe college coaches should keep an eye on during their recruiting processes!