"As the high school basketball season ramps up, players are showcasing their talents on the court -- so it's time to update the SC Next player rankings. The most important discussion point of these player rankings is, and always will be, the battle for the No. 1 spot across classes. The top spot in a class's player rankings is never owned -- merely rented -- and this cycle is no different. In fact, it remains as competitive as ever."
"He's the type of No. 1 recruit people line up to watch, seemingly doing something every game to separate himself from his peers. But Stokes' recent transfer to Rainier Beach (Wash.) in Seattle came as a surprise -- and raised some questions across the industry. Yet, his Rainier Beach tenure started on a high note, with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals in his first game."
SC Next player rankings assess top high school basketball prospects across the 2026, 2027 and 2028 classes, with an eye toward the contested No. 1 spots. Evaluations focus on who is the best today, who produces most consistently, who drives winning at the high school level, and who projects as a future star on a top-25 college team or as a high-end NBA draft pick. Tyran Stokes holds the top position in the 2026 class despite questions after transferring to Rainier Beach; he opened there with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals and posted big games in prior settings. The rankings also offer early looks at rising freshmen in the class of 2029.
Read at ESPN.com
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