Player Rankings Update: 2026 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “webb30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As you can see there is a ton of movement in this update. Take a look at some of the players that moved up Kentucky's class of 2026 rankings list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376802"],"_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-66f1446d4c172"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='376802' first='Madison' last='Young'] moves from the 8th into the top 5. Madison led South Oldham to a 23-7 season and fell one game short of a state tournament appearance. She averaged a team-leading 18.7 PPG along with 9.4 RPG. Madison played very well on the EYBL circuit this summer and already holds 4 D1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["571230"],"_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-66f1446d4c1cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='571230' first='Jaelyn' last='Jones'] moves up from the 10th spot and is now the #6 player on the list. She is a prolific scorer from all three levels and promising defender with a nose for the basketball. Jaelyn averaged 11.6 points for Ryle last season and put in work on UA Rise circuit this summer. She holds D1 offers from Bellarmine and Eastern Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376793"],"_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-66f1446d4c20c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='376793' first='Anna' last='Boone'] is one of the biggest movers in this update. She climbs from 41 all the way to #12 on the list. She had an outstanding sophomore season at Crittenden County. Anna averaged 22 points, 5.5 rebounds, and put up impressive shooting splits of 42/42/80. She was also named 2nd region player of the year. I had the privilege of watching her in-person at the Kentucky Expo last Saturday, and believe me she is as advertised. (Featured Image)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897385"],"_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-66f1446d4c247"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='897385' first='Caleigh' last='McCoy'] jumps all the way to the top 25 in this update. She average 18.4 PPG for Phelps and was one of the top scorers in the 15th region. Caleigh also finished in the top 40 for scoring leaders in the state last season and I see her having an even better junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["842517"],"_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-66f1446d4c280"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='842517' first='Emma' last='Holtzapfel'] debuts on the list as a top 10 player in the class of 2026. The sharpshooting wing averaged 9.4 points and 3.6 rebounds a game for Notre Dame last season. Emma caught the eyes of college coaches during the AAU season and picked up her first D1 offer from Mount St. Mary's University. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->