2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Wing Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What 2026 wings elevated their stocks the most in the latest PHI rankings?&nbsp; Here are a few of the top players that elevated their rankings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845354' first='Oliver' last='Gray'] (Barrington)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gray moved up several spots behind a strong showing in both June and July.&nbsp; Wiry and athletic wing that can really shoot the ball from the perimeter at a high level, but there is more to his game than just that.&nbsp; Showed he could handle it and create.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2454169' first='Brad' last='Blackmon'] (Crane)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackmon is a long and lanky small forward that has lock down defender potential.&nbsp; He shined in June with his defense covering so much ground both laterally and vertically.&nbsp; One of the best shot blockers in the class especially from the wing spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105414' first='Sean' last='Lee'] (Decatur MacArthur)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee is primed to be the guy on one of the best teams in central Illinois.&nbsp; Big and athletic two way wing that can play bully ball getting downhill, but also showed skill with his handle and shot making.&nbsp; Good rebounder for a wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552408' first='TJ' last='Williams'] (Bolingbrook)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams looked really good playing with his new high school team along with at The EXPO Illinois recently.&nbsp; Long and wiry wing that brings athleticism, shooting, and a major secondary scoring option for the Raiders!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1552473' first='Alijah' last='Little'] (Plainfield East)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little transferred back to Plainfield East for his senior season after playing at Whitney Young a year ago.&nbsp; Looks really comfortable as the go to guy.&nbsp; Smooth wing that can score from multiple levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2376273' first='Zion' last='Lee'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee is another transfer that made the move north from SHG to DePaul Prep for his final high school season.&nbsp; He fits in PERFECT with his new squad as the ultimate glue guy that defends at a high level, connective passer, and scores when opportunities present themselves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2404186' first='Matt' last='Welch'] (Glenbard North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welch is going to be a coveted small college recruit because of the consistency he brings.&nbsp; Game in and game out you know what you are getting.&nbsp; Plus shot maker, quality passer, and has really improved his ability to break defenders down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ethan MacDermot (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Australian transfer is going to make major noise for Benet this season.&nbsp; He is an elite shot maker that can really knock down shots at a super high rate.&nbsp; Fits in great with his new team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1964163' first='Donovan' last='Williams'] (Stevenson)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams has emerged as a go to scorer over the last several months with both All-In Athletics and Stevenson.&nbsp; Primed for a breakout season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2540096' first='Rafael' last='Pinto'] (Fremd)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pinto lit up the nets for Fremd in June.&nbsp; Microwave scorer that can really score it at a high level when he gets going.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2437525' first='Joel' last='Paasch'] (Warren)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paasch emerged as this year's elite shot maker for Warren as he is going to make a ton of noise on dimes from Davis!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->