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2026 Rankings: Stock-Risers in the Top 100 (Part I)

2026 Rankings: Stock-Risers in the Top 100 (Part I)
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson September 26, 2024 @ 11:30 AM
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Bakari Jordan Watkins
Bakari Jordan Watkins 6'5" | SF | 2026
NC
Logan Johnson
Logan Johnson 6'5" | CG | 2026
NC
Osvaldo Haynes II
Osvaldo Haynes II 6'8" | PF | 2026
NC
King Sanders
King Sanders 6'7" | SF | 2026
NC
DaShaun McKoy
DaShaun McKoy 6'3" | CG | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The 2026 rankings have been updated in the state of North Carolina! Take a look at Part I of the Stock-Risers in the Top 100.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>USE CODE<strong>&nbsp;anderson30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280903"],"_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-66f57c087329d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sanders is a name who continues to rise in the 2026 class as he moves into the 15th spot at Berean Baptist Academy. He's a versatile presence who continues to draw the eyes of DI programs in the region given his ability to navigate off the bounce and make things happen in the open floor. He's got some talented prospects around him headed into 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672428"],"_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-66f57c08732ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is a name who continues to climb up the radar at Ambassador Christian School as he moves in the No. 20 in the latest rankings update. He's a versatile guard presence at 6-foot-5 who's shown he can knock down shots with efficiency on all three levels while also distributing the ball as a combo guard. Duquesne, Radford, Western Carolina and North Carolina A&amp;T have offered him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1220126"],"_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-66f57c0873398"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKoy is a versatile wing/forward prospect with a ton of athleticism at his disposal. He put up 13.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.4 blocks per game as a sophomore while recording 10 double-doubles this past season. He's an underrated prospect for both DI and DII programs in the region to get eyes on this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1487713"],"_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-66f57c087332c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haynes is a forward prospect who moves into No. 38 in the latest rankings update in North Carolina. He's a strong-frame paint presence who's shown he can be active on the glass and on the boards to make an impact in the frontcourt. He's an underrated name for DI programs in the region to get to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2326899"],"_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-66f57c0873364"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watkins is a budding name to know out of Carrboro High in the 2026 class as he moves into the 41st spot in the latest rankings update. He continues to raise his stock as a name for DII and DIII colleges in the region to know with his ability to alter shots around the rim and attack the basket. At 6-foot-5, he's shown he can operate at either forward spot as well with success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2026 rankings have been updated in the state of North Carolina! Take a look at Part I of the Stock-Risers in the Top 100.

King Sanders

King Sanders

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SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Berean Baptist
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2026 Rankings: Stock-Risers in the Top 100 (Part I)
Sanders is a name who continues to rise in the 2026 class as he moves into the 15th...
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State: North Carolina
School: Berean Baptist
Club: 1 of 1 Elite
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Logan Johnson

Logan Johnson

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Logan
Johnson CG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Carmel Christian
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NC
2026 Rankings: Stock-Risers in the Top 100 (Part I)
Johnson is a name who continues to climb up the radar at Ambassador Christian School as he moves...
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State: North Carolina
School: Carmel Christian
Club: Team Loaded VA
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DaShaun McKoy

DaShaun McKoy

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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DaShaun
McKoy CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Harrells Christian Academy
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NC
2026 Rankings: Stock-Risers in the Top 100 (Part I)
McKoy is a versatile wing/forward prospect with a ton of athleticism at his disposal. He put up 13.0...
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DaShaun McKoy

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State: North Carolina
School: Harrells Christian Academy
Club: No Guts No Glory
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Osvaldo Haynes II

Osvaldo Haynes II

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Osvaldo
Haynes II PF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Providence Day
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NC
2026 Rankings: Stock-Risers in the Top 100 (Part I)
Haynes is a forward prospect who moves into No. 38 in the latest rankings update in North Carolina....
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School: Providence Day
Club: Upward Stars 3SSB
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Bakari Jordan Watkins

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SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Carrboro
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NC
2026 Rankings: Stock-Risers in the Top 100 (Part I)
Watkins is a budding name to know out of Carrboro High in the 2026 class as he moves...
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