Which Posts Have Most Helium in Latest 2026 Rankings?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your annual subscription***</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which posts 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='2823605' first='RJ' last='McPartlin'] (St. Patrick)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #168<br>Current Ranking: #63</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Have liked what we have seen from the St. Patrick five man this season.&nbsp; Old school back to the basket post that plays with physicality down low.&nbsp; Brusing big man that goes up and through defenders for scores.&nbsp; Also is an adept offensive rebounder.&nbsp; Led his team to the championship at Jack Tosh.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734444' first='Marc' last='Harvey'] (Oak Lawn)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #297<br>Current Ranking: #69</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harvey is a rangy and athletic face up four that popped to us in multiple games this season.&nbsp; At about 6'4” he plays taller with his length.&nbsp; Long armed forward slices off the bounce and explodes around the cup.&nbsp; Attacks with great body control around the hoop and plays with efficiency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217951' first='Cooper' last='Mellican'] (St. Charles North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #213<br>Current Ranking: #71</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The post has a strong frame, crafty handles, and touch around the cup.&nbsp; Like how he can stretch it to mid-range with the jumper, get on the offensive glass for second chance buckets, and be a screener/roller.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2962262' first='Marvin' last='Douglas'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #228<br>Current Ranking: #72</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and lanky four man is a dominant offensive rebounder who has shown this season he can get there for second chance points on a consistent basis.&nbsp; Efficient scoring on put backs and out of the dunker spot off his athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823126' first='Joseph' last='Niego'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #139<br>Current Ranking: #88</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Niego has had a very nice start to his senior campaign.&nbsp; The face up game is the evolution we didn't see a ton of over the summer.&nbsp; Feathery touch from both mid-range and three.&nbsp; That combined with his footwork and touch around the hoop are what make him a great small college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2962284' first='Freddy' last='Battaglia'] (Lake Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #231<br>Current Ranking: #112</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The small college post has continued to add strength to go along with his impressive low post skill set.&nbsp; Hook shots over either shoulder, rebounds in his area, and flashes some handles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2439310' first='[player_tooltip player_id='2375418' first='Tristan' last='']' last='Howard'] (Perspectives)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #276<br>Current Ranking: #145</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard is a five man that has a nice frame and length.&nbsp; Really like what he brings defensively as a rim protector and rebounder.&nbsp; Scores off the glass, rim runs, and out of the dunker spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552474' first='Patrick' last='Irvin Jr'] (Walter Payton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Ranking: #278<br>Current Ranking: #200</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best we have seen Irvin in his career over the holiday's at Jack Tosh.&nbsp; Efficient scorer in the mid-range both attacking with a couple dribbles along with draining in shots.&nbsp; Area rebounder with a thick frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->