2026 Rankings: Stock Risers

With 270 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise.    There were 79 new players and here are some of the stock risers. We actually had 53 players that saw their stock rise but     <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are the 15 top stock risers since September: </h2>   [player_tooltip player_id='2249646' first='Talan' last='Speir'] Ben Franklin +72   A decent sized point guard comes with a scoring punch and athleticism. He has a quicker first step to get downhill and has a feel to make a play for a teammate. He can shoot the three and rebound well for his position.   [player_tooltip player_id='1900362' first='Colby' last='Jessup'] Valley Christian +62   One of the top stock risers has grown a little, sees the court with next level vision and comes with skill. He is quick in the open court with a tight handle and can shoot it. He has an easy three point stroke and look for him to play more this year with multiple players graduating.   [player_tooltip player_id='1571924' first='Sir' last='Myles'] AZ Compass Prep +61   A powerfully built undersized point guard is strong and athletic. He flies in the open court and will bully his way downhill with his frame and speed. He can play above the rim on the break and is an improving shooter from the perimeter.   [player_tooltip player_id='2147243' first='Jaden' last='Rodgers'] Cienega +61   An athletic guard with a nice frame and good build with plus length. He has advanced footwork for a guard, he can shoot it from the perimeter and get to the basket. He closes out well to shooters and he will make a play for a teammate. He averaged a eye popping 3.6 steals per game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1875720' first='Sergio' last='Gonzales'] Deer Valley +57   A fast, heady, tough and skilled undersized scoring point guard. He had a breakout season for the 4A Champ Skyhawks. He carried them in stretches of the Final-4 versus Mesquite and Finals versus Sahuaro. He rises up from mid-range and has a tight handle to not get the ball stolen.   [player_tooltip player_id='1956213' first='Ben' last='Lambe'] Pusch Ridge +55   A thicker framed power forward with advanced post footwork and plays the game with a big IQ. He can score with his back to the basket, rip thru and go to work using his girth and hands and shoot it from the perimeter. He rebounds the ball well in his area.   [player_tooltip player_id='1986845' first='Mason' last='Kendrick'] Arcadia +47   A high motored scoring guard is a big time rebounder for size. He scores with drives to the basket, mid-range pull-ups and catch threes. His motor allows him to defend, rebound and bring high energy on the court.   [player_tooltip player_id='1570934' first='Diego' last='Sarabia'] Queen Creek +44   A good sized power forward who is a three level scorer. He can shoot it from inside and out with perimeter jumpers from mid to the three and get downhill. He handles the ball well to create his own offense and rebounds well.   [player_tooltip player_id='1938808' first='Justice' last='Hinds'] Saguaro +42   A strong and powerful defensive point guard. He has top end speed on the break combined with his tight handle. He has a nice burst to get to the rim plus can hit the three. His on-ball defense sets the tone for the Sabercats.   [player_tooltip player_id='1633050' first='Sebastian' last='Hatsakorzian'] St. Mary's +39   A Swiss Army Knife can play and defend nearly every position on the court. He plays the role of a facilitating wing point forward type who will rebound and push the rock. He can hit the three and get to the basket with plus athleticism on the break.   [player_tooltip player_id='1680842' first='Noah' last='Van Fredenberg'] Boulder Creek +39   A skilled scoring guard is polishing up his offense repertoire. He bursts by his defenders to score contested layups with either hand and can make threes off the catch or pull from mid-range. He is a good rebounder in his area and can be a key piece off the bench next season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1768205' first='Jayden' last='Hughes'] Brophy Prep +39   A long combo guard seems to be growing by the month. He grew about three inches and maybe nearly four. He makes plays for his teammates and can defend multiple positions. He can get to the basket and is starting to put it together.   [player_tooltip player_id='1697292' first='Rylan' last='Parsley'] Sandra Day O'Connor +34   A long term prospect who is figuring it out and earning more playing time as the year went on. He is all arms and legs and comes with size and impressive above the rim athleticism. He shoots it effortlessly off the catch beyond the arc and can rise up from mid.   [player_tooltip player_id='1893708' first='Prince' last='Cash'] Carl Hayden +33   A long wing forward made a nice leap up with his skill and grew maybe an inch or so. He was actually the Metro Region Player of the Year and was well deserving. Averaging 14 ppg and 8.6 rebounds while shooting 42% from the three point line and 50% from the field. His shooting stroke, size, athleticism and overall game has him knocking on the door with the best players in the class.   [player_tooltip player_id='1834154' first='Brock' last='Steele'] Seton Catholic Prep +31   An athletic wing forward with a close to elite motor to crash the glass and keep possessions alive on offense. He is a natural downhill threat with his quickness and speed for position and is starting to step out and shoot it from the perimeter.

With 270 players, there are bound to be players that saw their rankings drop, but also players that saw their stock rise.