Player Rankings: Top class of 2026 newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the release today of the&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/wisconsin/rankings/2026-rankings/">updated Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings for the class of 2026</a>, here is a look at some of the players who joined the rankings for the first time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417513"],"_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-69cc7f7304d0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>New Ranking:</strong> 90<br><strong>Previous Ranking: </strong>Unranked<br><br>Horton is on the small side of things on the basketball floor, but his quickness, court savvy and skill more than make up for his lack of height. Horton had an outstanding season for Brookfield East, averaging 14.8 points and 3.5 rebounds to help the Spartans to a share of the Greater Metro Conference title. He picked up second-team all-league honors as opponents had a hard time dealing with his quickness, aggressiveness and skill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2811755"],"_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-69cc7f7304d96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>New Ranking:</strong> 104<br><strong>Previous Ranking: </strong>Unranked<br><br>Shared Player of the Year laurels in the Big Rivers Conference with [player_tooltip player_id='2410538' first='Brody' last='Graetz'] of River Falls. Big and powerful forward who was exceptionally difficult to slow down. Helped Hudson to a 17-8 record and share of the Big Rivers title by averaging 24.5 points and 5.2 rebounds. Got to the foul line consistently and put up big numbers all season, including a 38-point outing the Raiders' playoff loss to Kimberly. Also an outstanding baseball prospect as a shortstop, Mataczynski will play collegiate baseball at Auburn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2408467"],"_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-69cc7f7304df5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>New Ranking</strong>: 107<br><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Unranked<br><br>A key performer for Menomonee Falls all winter, Bleimehl used his physical strength and mental toughness to help the Phoenix win some big games in the Greater Metro Conference. Averaged 12.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists while leading Menomonee Falls to a 15-11 record. Shot 49 percent from the floor and 76 percent from the foul line. Led the team in steals in addition to ranking near the top in scoring and rebounding. Voted second-team all-league in the Greater Metro by the nine coaches in the circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2510585"],"_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-69cc7f7304e4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>New Ranking: </strong>109<br><strong>Previous Ranking: </strong>Unranked<br><br>Markee missed some of last summer with an injury, but he came back with a vengeance during the high school season. The talented 6-foot-6 forward put up monster numbers for Whitnall, averaging 23.4 points and 8.5 rebounds. He also contributed 3.5 apg and 2.8 spg for the Falcons, who finished 15-11. The Bryant &amp; Stratton College recruit was at his best in the Falcons' upset win over West Allis Central, scoring 38 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Earned first-team all-Woodland East Conference recognition following the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2542530"],"_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-69cc7f7304ea3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>New Ranking:</strong> 110<br><strong>Previous Ranking: </strong>Unranked<br><br>A very good all-around athlete who also excels on the football field, Thurs had a banner senior season at Marathon. He earned Player of the Year laurels in the Marawood South Conference while leading the Red Raiders to the league title and a 25-3 record. Filled up the stat sheet pretty much every night for coach Adam Jacobson as he averaged 13.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.6 steals for a very balanced squad. Shot 52 percent from the field and proved to be a strong defender for Marathon, particularly in its 1-3-1 zone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3522788"],"_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-69cc805651bc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>New Ranking: </strong>167<br><strong>Previous Ranking: </strong>Unranked<br><br>The son of Oshkosh North coach Brad Weber turned in a very strong season for a very strong team in 2025-26. [player_tooltip player_id='3522788' first='Owen' last='Weber'], a versatile 6-foot-7 forward who can score inside and outside, picked up honorable mention all-Fox Valley Association honors after averaging 8.8 points and 5.1 rebounds for an Oshkosh North squad that went 18-9. Weber made 22 three-point baskets and shot 77 percent from the foul line for the Spartans. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1874980"],"_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-69cc816913ff3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>New Ranking: </strong>170<br><strong>Previous Ranking:</strong> Unranked <br><br>A second-team all-league pick in the Big Eight Conference after helping Middleton to a share of the conference crown with Madison Memorial, Grimes played a huge role while leading the Cardinals to a 22-5 record. The skilled combination guard averaged 13.9 points and 3.7 rebounds while sinking 69 three-point baskets and shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381593"],"_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-69cc816914088"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>New Ranking:</strong> 186<br><strong>Previous Ranking: </strong>Unranked<br><br>An honorable mention all-league selection, Herlihy averaged 11.6 points and 2.8 rebounds during his senior season while helping Oshkosh West to nine wins while competing in the rugged Fox Valley Association. Herlihy lead the Wildcats in made three-point shots with 43. He made 46 percent of his three-point attempts and 74 percent of his foul shots. Had 29 points and made all six of his three-point shots in a loss to WIAA Division 1 State Tournament participating Appleton North. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->