In this episode, we sit down with Jed Tai, Prep Hoops Oregon’s lead evaluator, to talk about his latest 2026 class rankings — what goes into the process, how the top players earned their spots, and which prospects are trending up heading into the 2025–26 season.

We debate the toughest calls, and spotlight players who may not be ranked yet but deserve to be in the conversation.

How the rankings are built – what factors Jed and Prep Hoops value most

Breaking down the top players – Jemai Lake, Zamir Paschal, Robbie Long, Adrian Montague, Bryce Lowenbach, and more

How evaluation differs between projection and production

Players who should be mentioned – the sleepers, late bloomers, and rising prospects in Oregon’s 2026 class