New Blood: Prospects Entering the 2026 Rankings

The final update for the 2026 rankings is here, and with it comes a few new names entering the board for the first time. As we close the door on this class, several prospects made strong late pushes with their play, consistency, and production. These are players who kept showing up, made their presence felt, and earned their way into the rankings. Here's a look at the newest additions to the final 2026 update.   Use code dev30 for 30% off and secure access as we're going through rankings and preparing you for grassroots season. You don't want to miss any of our scouting.    What more is there to say about [player_tooltip player_id='1509235' first='Kade' last='Speckman']? He left the state as one of the best players in the state and tried the prep route. He came back, and his team looked like a completely different team. He's now a state champ, and that was the one accolade that eluded him. Speckman was dominant in his state championship run. The 6'9 big man put up 19 points and 10.9 rebounds a game, elevated those numbers when it mattered most, and just looked different. He leaves his career as a 1,000-point scorer, player of the year, multiple 1st Team All-state, and now a state championship. He's new to the rankings only because he was not there the last go-round. Solid player that will go in as a Top 5 player.     Shillington is not a name that many knew about heading into the season, but he mad ea name for himself as a difference-maker that got in the game and made an impact. The 6'7 big man shows up, works hard, does the little things, and that toughness and effort make a change on the defensive end. He's a prospect who the team leaned on, and he had stretches this season where his intrigue was very, very high. He makes his rankings debut for the first time.     Edgin is a player who started to come alive as the season progressed and started building momentum throughout the season. He had some moments where he was relied on as a scorer and defender and answered the call. He was a solid two-option this year; he battled on the board and started to be a consistent contributor. That is what a coach is asking for in players. This is his rankings debut, but he became a name to know during conference play.     [player_tooltip player_id='2396431' first='Samuel' last='Glynn'] was arguably the biggest stock riser and was the newcomer of the year, and a huge reason that Kent Denver was able to get another state championship. He came alive to conclude the season, and what he was able to do alongside one of the state's best scorers ever shows the type of player he is. Sam Flynn averaged 14.8 points a game throughout the year as a running mate and in the postseason looked like a Top-5 player in the class. He scored 20 or more in every game in the playoffs. He put up 26 points in the championship and will surely be named to the All-Conference Team and All-State team. He jumps onto the rankings and into the Top-30 with his run. His run was a fun one and shows that big-time players show up in big-time games.     Stiers had a big junior season where he turned some heads, but was able to double his production in his senior year and was one of the top scorers in the state. Stiers put up 17.8 points, 4.4 Rebs, 2.1 assists, and 1.6 steals as a stat stuffer who ran the team. He had some explosive games where he put up 30+ points and showed he's a thre—level scorer. He lit it up from deep, got inside, and read double teams and stayed impactful. Austin did everything in his power to lead his team this year and made a push into the rankings with how he played. He went out with a bang.     Palmer was a young team that showed signs of being good and glimpses into the future of a team to keep eyes on. They only had one Senior on the team, and he set the tone. [player_tooltip player_id='2807865' first='Tule' last='Edwards'] was the team's best rebounder and was the team's paint beast. He used all of his 6'7 frame, he used his length to make a difference defensively, and when they desperately needed a bucket he's who stepped up. Edwards averaged 10..8 points and 7.4 rebounds a game. He kept plays alive, finished amongst the trees, and was a versatile defender who held his own. He makes his rankings debut after having a big year.

The final update for the 2026 rankings is here, and with it comes a few new names entering the board for the first time. As we close the door on this class, several prospects made strong late pushes with their play, consistency, and production. These are players who kept showing up, made their presence felt, and earned their way into the rankings. Here's a look at the newest additions to the final 2026 update.