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Post Prospects Power Way to Stock Rise in 2026 Rankings

Post Prospects Power Way to Stock Rise in 2026 Rankings
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess March 22, 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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Jacob Johnson
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Larry Harris
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Tristan Howard
Tristan Howard
Jeremy McCullum
Jeremy McCullum
Tristan
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Elijah Eschmeyer
Elijah Eschmeyer
Jake Pollack
Jake Pollack 6'8" | PF | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 has finished their high school careers!&nbsp; We have released the final edition of the prospect rankings!&nbsp; Here is a look at some of the prospects that made moves up the board in the final rankings.&nbsp; Today we examine post prospects that moved up in the last 2026 Rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552404' first='Jake' last='Pollack'] (Deerfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dartmouth commit was a monster throughout Deerfield's march to the state title game in 3A.&nbsp; The skilled four man was the force that made everything go.&nbsp; He scored down low with quick and assertive moves off deep post position.&nbsp; Was the go to guy all post season scoring inside and out along with being and effective rebounder and shot blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1848551' first='Elijah' last='Eschmeyer'] (Lake Forest Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior 6'7” center showcased his ability to be an impact small college big man this past season.&nbsp; Stretch five who brings mobility and touch around the basket as a scorer.&nbsp; Solid area rebounder.&nbsp;</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>Howard was a double double threat almost every game as he averaged 10 points and 10 rebounds a game on the year.&nbsp; Plus athlete with good length is a defense and rebound first presence that scores off energy, rim runs, and dunks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2424631' first='Jeremy' last='McCullum'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCullum was the utility big man that would make several key plays every game for Bolingbrook.&nbsp; Really like what he can bring to a small college program with his versatility on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2831535' first='Larry' last='Harris'] (Lincoln Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris is an undersized mauler on the interior that goes after rebounds aggressively and plays with a never ending motor!&nbsp; Relentless on the glass and defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3361075' first='Jacob' last='Johnson'] (St. Laurence)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson made noise as a senior four man that can play stretch at times while also utilizing his athleticism around the hoop and above the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The class of 2026 has finished their high school careers!  We have released the final edition of the prospect rankings!  Here is a look at some of the prospects that made moves up the board in the final rankings.  Today we examine post prospects that moved up in the last 2026 Rankings!

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