2026 Stock Risers (Part II)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first Live Period of the summer took place over the weekend and we saw some leaps in the upcoming sophomore class. This week we will be providing who has the highest stock in the Class of 2026 and 2027. If you have a player who deserves to be recognized on this list please send @RossVDG14 a direct message on Twitter. Here is our second edition of stock risers for the Class of 2026:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1633068"],"_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":"The 6-4 rising sophomore shooting guard can display a variety of talents while out on the basketball court, whether it's his attack for the rim or his persistent passing. Palmer has a great feel for the game and has a high IQ when the basketball is in his hands. He is a sneaky athlete who can score in a variety of ways and is unafraid to attack the rim finishing against bigger defenders. Remember this name as he will be a key player in the North Florida area for the next three years.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1763383"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"The 5-9 freshman may be underrated because of his size, but his willingness to attack the basket and finish off bigger defenders proves he can be a star in the making. He is exceptionally quick when he has the basketball in his hands and forces defenders to have a hard time staying in front of him. Ambrose is normally a pass-first point guard but has the ability to shoot the 3 if he has the space and confidence. 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Gaines can impact the game in a variety of ways whether it's his finishing around the rim or knocking down the open 3 on the offensive end. His defensive versatility might be one of his underrated features as he can guard multiple positions and is a proven winner. Expect him to play a big role heading into his sophomore season for Wiregrass Ranch.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1660055"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_player_featured_image":2079520,"_player_evaluations_4_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"The 6-1 guard is super shifty and skilled where he can shoot it from anywhere on the floor. 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