Updated Class of 2026 Prospect Rankings – Stock-Risers, Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that the 2025-2026 Indiana High School Basketball season has officially come to a close it is time to update our prospect rankings. We began here with one final update to our Class of 2026 prospect rankings. This final update features a reshuffling of the Top 225 prospects, over 25 new names, dozens of significant stock-risers, and a database of over 500 graduating seniors. As always, we will dive deeper into our rankings update and provide some additional content throughout the week. Here are some of the top stock-risers in the Class of 2026 from this high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561042"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc1656afb86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A multi-year contributor at Bloomington South, Clark really broke out as a senior proving himself as one of the top guards in southern Indiana. He averaged 17.1 points per game while shooting an incredible 48-84 (57.1%) from three-point range. Clark saw his ranking improve from 109 to #68 in the final update. He is committed to play at Wabash College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399377"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc1656afc00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We watched Ferguson play very early in the season and then again in the Regional at the end of the year. His ability to attack the basket, play off of two feet, and finish consistently at the end of his drives was very impressive. Ferguson had a big year for Columbus North averaging 14.5 points and 5.3 assists per game. The Taylor signee jumped from #76 to #61 in our final Class of 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1738856"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc1656afc51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fort Wayne Carroll surprised some people this season going 14-10 overall. Fisher's interior play was a big part of their success. The 6'5" unsigned senior big man averaged 12.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. His ability to score on the block and effectively rebound his area makes him an intriguing small college prospect. Fisher jumped 20 spots in our final Class of 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560947"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc1656afcd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An injury or two have kept us from seeing Matelic in the summers much, but he really solidified himself as one to watch as a senior. The 6'6" guard can initiate offense, score off of the dribble from all over the court, and use his size to dominate other guards around the rim. Matelic averaged 25.2 points per game for Speedway High School. He is committed to play at Trine and jumped from #119 to #89 in our prospect rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560972"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc1656afd2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We have had the opportunity to see this 6'1" guard play a lot over the last couple of years on the Prep Hoops Circuit. However, Sims still surprised even us with what he did during his senior season. The Pendleton Heights star finished the year averaging 21.3 points per game while leading the Arabians to a 17-6 record. Sims jumped from #85 to #70 in this final Class of 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1561129"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc1656afd73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vogt has always had the measurables on the perimeter. However, as a senior, he really backed up his reputation as a shooter by putting up some impressive numbers. The 6'5" guard was 58-109 (53.2%) from three-point range this season leading Carmel High School to a Sectional championship. Vogt is committed to play at Indiana Wesleyan. He improved from #92 to #58 in our final Class of 2026 prospect update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1744397"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc1656afdb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top unsigned senior guards in the state, Wilson helped lead Fort Wayne Snider to the Class 4A North Semi-State. Wilson, a smooth, left-handed guard, averaged 15.0 points per game. His ability to create his own shot, shoot a high-percentage from three-point range, and constantly make plays for open teammates proved his status as one of the top guards not just in Fort Wayne but in the senior class statewide. Wilson jumped 10 spots from #48 to #38 in our final rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2892524"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc1656afe10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Decatur Central had an excellent season going 20-7 overall and advancing to the Class 4A South Semi-State before falling to eventual champion Mt. Vernon (Fortville). Zapata was a big part of that success showcasing his impressive two-way versatility throughout the season. The 6'4" wing/forward averaged 14.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game for the Hawks. He is one of the top unsigned seniors on the board and jumped from #132 to #71 in this final update. One of the biggest stock-risers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->