Wings Vault Up Board in 2026 Rankings Update

<!-- 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 wings that moved up in the last 2026 Rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552445' first='Charles' last='Barnes Jr']. (Marist)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes elevated his stock the most of any player on the 4A state champs.&nbsp; He averaged 18 points and 8 rebounds per game for the season.&nbsp; Always been an elite defender and wing rebounder, but it was the consistency in his jumper that made the biggest difference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437519' first='Braylon' last='Walker'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong and skilled wing that had a rock solid senior campaign being the #2 scorer on one of the state's top teams.&nbsp; He is a three level scorer with a nice pull up game and can get downhill finishing through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2822953' first='Alex' last='Johnson'] (East St. Louis)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson provided major scoring juice all year for the Flyers along with in the playoffs going for over 17 points a game.&nbsp; Feathery jump shooter who can attack the gaps for scores in the lane while also defending at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823510' first='Nathaniel' last='Marlow'] (Webber)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second all-time leading scorer in the history of IHSA basketball went on a tear at the end of his career posting massive numbers including an epic 46 point outing against Nashville.&nbsp; Wing with solid size that can get his shot off from anywhere will be a big time small college get.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323294' first='Tony' last='Bradford'] (Richwoods)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradford had a nice run in the playoffs helping Richwoods reach the super sectionals.&nbsp; Slender two guard with good length who can be slippery through traffic scoring at the cup.&nbsp; Quality wing defender as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105417' first='Joshua' last='Humbles'] (Peoria Manual)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well built wing that as a key in Manual's run to a state title.&nbsp; Plays with toughness, physicality, and athleticism.&nbsp; Two way wing that can make an impact on both sides.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2734458' first='Alex' last='McKie'] (Morton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mckie is one of the better pure catch and shoot guys in the 2026 class.&nbsp; Consistently proved that throughout his career along with this season shooting off the catch along with moving off the ball to get open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2217962' first='Evan' last='Nagler'] (Deerfield)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Case Western Reserve commit is a wing that had a quality showing in Deerfield's post season run as their top perimeter option.&nbsp; He averaged 13 points a game as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405849' first='Timi' last='Ogunsanya'] (Evanston)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Under the radar wing from Evanston who had some nice games as a senior the Wildkits.&nbsp; Good athlete with a solid all-around skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2481675' first='Jayden' last='Goff'] (Lawrenceville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goff brings plus athleticism combined with excellent skill to the table being able to handle the rock, creating off the bounce, and shoot it from beyond the arc.&nbsp; Helped get his team to Champaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->