Updated Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Top Stock Risers

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">With just one more update left for the Class of 2026, this list reflects where things truly stand right now. Some movement comes from recent commitments and where players chose to commit, others from growth or lack of impact since the last update. High school stats alone do not move the needle much at this stage. Development, consistency, and how your game translates are what matter most. Below are some of the top stock risers from this update</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874651"],"_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-693f0893b4393"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith has been a bright spot for Kenwood this year, and showed a similar impact during AAU ball as well. She's a lengthy player who could be relied on for the defensive end, as well as for an offensive output. Her work on the boards and how relentless she is, is what I believe should have coaches really interested. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["796983"],"_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-693f0893b4448"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Currey plays this game at her own pace. She doesn't need to be the fastest or the most athletic player on the court to be impactful. She's alert, she has a high motor, and on top of that, both of those stand out skills make her the perfect prototype for a 3&amp;D player for college programs. Her shot is smooth, and she has no quit on the defensive end. She can deal with perimeter players just as well as players who live in the post. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["840879"],"_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-693f0893b44bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>My biggest takeaway from Hinton's game has to be her ability to adapt to whatever her team needs. She played a more aggressive role during the summer with her AAU program, and plays more of a playmaking, complementary piece during HS ball. Rochester has got them a solid piece for their program. A kid who can do what is needed.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1223555"],"_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-693f0893b4523"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Maia is not afraid to step out and get a majority of her buckets from the outside, but in the inside she gets to throw her muscle around and get easy buckets that way. She has the patience and the footwork in the low post area that makes her a tough matchup. At the next level, with her ability to shoot, she'll be able to play both the 4 and the 5. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["661254"],"_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-693f0893b45ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>The NJIT commit hasn't slowed down this season one bit. Donovan is a tough nosed guard who plays with her eyes up and her head on a swivel. She's an aggressive scorer, but an even better playmaker. At the next level, she'll be able to play the 1 and the 2. She can guard both positions, and score with or without the ball. An all-state type off talent.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->