2026 Rankings Update: Post Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the spring now complete we now turn to where prospects stand heading into the June evaluation periods at the end of the month.&nbsp; With that said we have updated our 2026 class rankings.&nbsp; We break down every position including here in <strong>2026 Rankings Update: Post Stock Risers</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823657' first='Kemmeon' last='Hale'] (Murphysboro)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hale is a strong bodied five man that has a lot of intriguing tools to work with.&nbsp; Wide bodied post is very light on his feet for his size being able to carve out space and maneuver on the low block.&nbsp; Finishes very well out of the dunker spot, runs the floor, and shows upside with his hook shot.&nbsp; Very good area rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437681' first='Richie' last='Darr'] (Bishop McNamara)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Darr is a two sport standout also as a tight end on the football field.&nbsp; Really like where his game is trending as a hooper.&nbsp; He has displayed plus athleticism, assertive post moves, touch around the basket, and the ability to protect the rim this spring for 1 Dream.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2823585' first='Tony' last='Balanganayi'] (Palatine)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big fella will be headed to Illinois as a top 10 football recruit in the state, but we wanted to give him a shoutout for the work he has put in on the hardwood this spring.&nbsp; With Ignite he has been dominant as a low post scorer with nimble footwork, knowing how to use his size, and has excellent feel for rebounding in his area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617390' first='Ilija' last='Babic'] (South Elgin)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big jump for this South Elgin 6'6” post that had a strong showing for Bardo Basketball.&nbsp; Fluid athlete that finishes in the pick/roll, converts out of the dunker spot, and flies in for rebounds.&nbsp; Has some touch on a short jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405260' first='Daniel' last='Odhiambo'] (Vernon Hills)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouncy 6'5” power forward that has length and feel as a shot blocking presence with his anticipation on that end of the floor.&nbsp; High points rebounds and can knock in a mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->