2026 Rankings Update: Top Stock-Risers Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings update was filled with so many stock-risers that one article wasn't enough. Here are even more stock-risers from the 2026 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342647' first='Rashawn' last='Williams'], 6'3 SF Plainfield</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams jumped up 59 spots in the update as he was a big part of Plainfield's state title winning squad. The 6'3 forward attacks the basket with a purpose as he finishes strong around the rim and is able to finish through contact. Williams moves well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open layups in the half court. He rips down rebounds at both ends of the floor and has the length to defend multiple positions on the floor. Williams is a physical forward prospect who came up clutch for the Cardinals throughout the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1775139' first='Zaim' last='Barnes'], 5'10 PG Shabazz</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes went up 49 spots in the update as he helped spark the Bulldogs to a Group 1 state title. The 5'10 has a nice release on his jumper as he wastes little motion and can get hot from distance in a hurry. Barnes is more than just a shooter as he can also blow by his defender off the bounce and finishes nicely around the rim. He can also play off the ball and uses his quick hands to get deflections on the defensive end. Barnes is a shifty guard prospect who should make plays with the ball in his hands during the course of his college career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2891251' first='Javier' last='Ocasio'], 6'5 PF/C Union</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ocasio went up 46 spots in the update as he was one of the top forward prospects in Union County this season. The 6'5 forward uses his strong frame to get position down low and has a nice touch around the rim. Ocasio sets strong screens in the half court and can also pass out of the post. He is a force on the boards and holds his ground on the defensive end. Ocasio is a hard-working forward prospect who had 15 double-doubles over the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634334' first='Merrick' last='Olkowski'], 6'6 SG/SF St. Mary's Rutherford</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olkowski jumped up 45 spots in the update as he helped the Gaels to a 25-5 record and an appearance in the Bergen County Jamboree final. The 6'6 wing has a nice first step, which he uses to get to the rim and can finish above the rim. Olkowski sets his feet before he shoots and his range extends out to the three-point line. He uses his timing to swat shots around the basket and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Olkowski had a strong senior season as he had multiple clutch performances in tournament play to end his final varsity season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342688' first='Luke' last='Van Auken'], 6'7 PF Delsea</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Auken moved up 42 spots in the update as he powered the Crusaders to a sectional title game appearance. The Colorado State commit is a load on the block as he is tough to box out and secures second chance opportunities for his team. Van Auken holds his ground on the defensive end and uses good timing to swat shots around the rim. He has an underrated handle and has a nice touch around the rim. Van Auken's collegiate career is on the gridiron, but that didn't stop him from putting up monster numbers during the course of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Other Prospects to Track:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2868290' first='Charlie' last='Messano'], 6'0 SG CBA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763469' first='Chris' last='Ferrare'], 6'1 SG/PG Montville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1628300' first='Fernando' last='Badillo'], 6'3 SG/SF Union City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2988435' first='Cameron' last='Brown'], 6'5 SG/SF Riverside</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2621316' first='Matthew' last='Kennedy'], 6'4 SG/SF St. Mary's Rutherford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->