Final Class of 2026 Rankings – The Top Five

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season has concluded and it's time for the release of the final Class of 2026 rankings. For this update, after receiving the feedback we got from college coaches for the top players and seeing how the all-league and all-state honors rolled out, a few slight changes were needed. Here's a quick look at the Top Five:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582973"],"_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_0_evaluation":"2025-26 Stats: 20.9 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.8 apgrnrn2025-26 Awards/Honors: 6A Player of the Year (Oregonian, OSAA), 6A First Team All-State (Oregonian, OSAA), 6A State First Team All-Tournament, TRL Player of the YearrnrnBreakdown: Lake finished off a stellar career as not only the all-time leading scorer in Tualatin history, but team-wise with two 6A championship rings as well. The Montana signee captured both Player of the Year honors voted on by 6A coaches and was basically a bucket in every game he appeared on the floor. As he continues to add physical strength and stature, he'll be a force to deal with in the Big Sky Conference.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6603429f2318b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2747514"],"_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_0_evaluation":"2025-26 Stats: 23.5 ppg, 14.9 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.1 bpg, 1.9 spg, .561 fg%rnrn2025-26 Awards/Honors: 5A Player of the Year (OSAA), 5A Co-Player of the Year (Oregonian), 5A First Team All-State (Oregonian, OSAA), 5A State First Team All-Tournament, IMC Player of the YearrnrnBreakdown: An argument could be made that Lowenbach was not only the best big man in the state but the best player as well. The 6-foot-9 post lived up to his nickname u0022Baby Jokichu0022 his senior season, as not only a dominant force down low but also a threat with his perimeter shooting and passing up top. He recently committed to Idaho State and will be a key player for Team Oregon in the Northwest Shootout.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6603429f231ee"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582928"],"_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_0_evaluation":"2025-26 Stats: 17 ppg, 6 rpgrnrn2025-26 Awards/Honors: 6A First Team All-State (Oregonian, OSAA), 6A State First Team All-Tournament, Mt Hood Player of the YearrnrnBreakdown: First and foremost, we were able to see a healthy Paschal this season and he delivered as a triple-double threat every night and helped bring the Rams to the brink of a state title. While his statistics weren't necessarily eye-popping, it was more due to the fact that Central Catholic was deep and balanced within their top six players. The point guard who will be on Team Oregon in the Northwest Shootout is extremely athletic and skilled and is currently looking over his college recruitment which includes multiple options.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6603429f23243"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582927"],"_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_0_evaluation":"2025-26 Stats: 15.8 ppg, 4 rpg, 4 apgrnrn2025-26 Awards/Honors: 5A Co-Player of the Year (Oregonian), 5A First Team All-State (Oregonian, OSAA), 5A State First Team All-Tournament, NWOC Player of the YearrnrnBreakdown: Transferring to Parkrose was the golden move for u0022Fuzzyu0022 as he not only garnered a number of significant honors but led the Broncos to their first state title since 1982. The lefty is arguably the top pure point guard in the class and evidenced by his 1300+ career points, he can certainly score the ball too. As he is looking over his collegiate options, he'll be on Team Oregon in the Northwest Shootout.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6603429f23294"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026792"],"_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_0_evaluation":"2025-26 Stats: 16 ppgrnrn2025-26 Awards/Honors: 6A First Team All-State (OSAA), 6A Second Team All-State (Oregonian)rnrnBreakdown: One of only two players to sign during the early signing period, with Loyola-Maryland, Long went on to have a great year with the Rams. Playing both backcourt spots for a Central Catholic team that almost captured the 6A title, he excelled both with his scoring and playmaking. An all-around good athlete who will help represent Team Oregon in the Northwest Shootout, the 6-foot-3 guard should have instant success playing for the Greyhounds in the Patriot League.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6603429f232e2"} /-->