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

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at Part I of the Stock-Risers inside the Top 100 of the latest rankings update for the 2026 class!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em> anderson30</em></strong><em> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!<a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30"> Subscribe</a></em> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672057"],"_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-6884e72d19e99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lay is the latest prospect on the OTE scene to pop out of the Moravian Prep/YNG Dreamerz squad; he's garnered attention from the likes of Bryant, Loyola Marymount, George Mason, Northeastern, Old Dominion, South Carolina and Eastern Kentucky as his stock continues to rise in the 2026 class; he's a stretch-center who's more than capable of holding his own in the paint and on the perimeter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055665"],"_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-6884e72d19f1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Swindell had himself a strong grassroots campaign with [program_tooltip program_id='2844923' first='AWigg' last='Elite'] in showcasing his ability to attack the painted area and make things happen with his strong frame and high IQ; he remains an underrated talent for MM/LM programs in the region to get on their radar given his size and skill set</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/swindell_w/status/1939498101791768626","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/swindell_w/status/1939498101791768626 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382809"],"_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-6884e72d19f6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manhertz has seen his stock rise a ton this spring/summer as he was moved to the 3SSB stage with [program_tooltip program_id='2078500' first='Garner' last='Road']; a lights out shooter in the class set to really make a splash on the NCISAA stage with Christ School; another prospect for MM/LM programs to get on their radar</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-6884e72d19fb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A sizeable prospect at 6-foot-5 who can operate at a number of different positions for Carmel Christian; he fared well with Ambassador Christian this past season while shooting 38 percent from the floor and 31 percent from behind the arc; can get downhill and make things happen in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523070"],"_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-6884e72d19ff0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coastal Carolina wasted no time in securing one of the more developed big men in the 2026 class in Buzzard; he's a prospect set to really get Carmel Christian over the hump in 2025-26 with his prowess in the frontcourt; put up 11.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 2.1 assists per game as a junior at East Mecklenburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2466878"],"_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-6884e72d1a02c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There shouldn't be much fall off in the Forsyth Country Day backcourt as Graham joins Q Williams; he's already garnered an offer from UNC-Pembroke heading into his senior year; produced 23.0 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game at Bull City Prep in 2024-25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TyGraham_2/status/1904563348412182549","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TyGraham_2/status/1904563348412182549 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->