Breaking down the Top 10 in the 2026 rankings update

The 2026 rankings dropped on Wednesday with plenty of movement across the board. We made it a point to get out and see as many prospects as possible, watched film and spoke to coaches about this class as we head into senior year. Here is 5-10 in the rankings update.      Braketa had quite the junior year as he got to share the court with his brother one last time. He put up career-best numbers of 16.2 points, and also had 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists to go along with it. Braketa is known for his 3-point shooting, but he's also one of the most complete prospects in the state as well, who just so happens to shoot over 45% beyond the arc on high volume. Now, it is up to him to carry the scoring load, and we saw him have some dominant performances over the summer. We think that he'll be able to have a good look at being named to an All-State team, and the Black Hills State commit has a chance to bring home the state championship with a year that he's able to take it up a notch. He remains in the Top-10.     There are some very good scorers in the state – and then there's [player_tooltip player_id='1509234' first='Caleb' last='Fay']. He's truly had one of the most phenomenal high school careers that the state has seen, and he has a chance to be in rare company of winning the player of the year for the third straight season. He is also looking for his second straight state championship. He put up 22.6 points a game and had 6.9 rebounds a game. While those are incredible numbers, I do feel as if we are just scratching the surface. He's a player who clearly loves the game. We got to see Caleb all summer, at what feels like EVERYTHING. We saw him for various teams during AAU, at Colorado Live, and at fall leagues, and one thing remains constant with him – buckets. He's a player that I feel will have a long playing career, much beyond high school and college, and that Air Force got them a special player. He remains in the Top 10 and could easily be in the Top-5.     Cash is a can't miss prospect as I feel that a team can take a chance on him and it's going to pan out. He's full of promise and has everything that's needed to be a special player, as he has insane upside. At 6'5 and the ability to get to where he wants on the floor and shoot over defenders, or get out in transition for finishes, he stands out every single time. But when you add in the fact that he's one of the state's best half-court iso options, it really separates him. He's a lethal mid-range shooter and a silent assassin. He put up 19.8 points and 8.8 rebounds a game. He also added 2.5 steals and 1.7 blocks a game to go along with it. The skill is all there! Once the motor matches the potential, I truly feel he has what it takes to be one of the top 3 prospects in the state. Consistency is what will put him in elite company but he remains in the Top 10. Columbine will go as he allows.     Moskowitz is a next-level player who the game comes easily to, and he's a do-it-all type of prospect to build around. He's shifty with the ball in his hands, demands attention, and makes the right play. He reads the court well as the primary ballhandler, finds open teammates, and also attacks. He's a microwave scorer with unlimited range, but it is about process with him instead of just forcing. Elliot has been a force for Colorado Prep and continues to get better every time we see him. He's a top-10 prospect in the state, and I feel he will get more attention with another solid season of leading his group.     We've loved what we've seen from Daniel after making his decision to go prep. It just makes sense for him. He fits in seamlessly with that group that has allowed him to showcase his elite athleticism, pushed him to become a more active and involved defender, and allow him to take over with other capable prospects around him. We've seen more dunks, finishes around the baskets, and him using his size to his advantage since making the switch and that doesn't feel by coincidence. He's a prospect that has always had a high ceiling, but now it feels as if he's best suited to reaching his full potential. He rounds out the Top-10 prospects with a summer of growth, and it was on display at the few events we saw him including a recent showcase.

The 2026 rankings dropped on Wednesday with plenty of movement across the board. We made it a point to get out and see as many prospects as possible, watched film and spoke to coaches about this class as we head into senior year. Here is 5-10 in the rankings update.