What Freshmen Will Make The Biggest Impact?

<!-- wp:image {"id":452158,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/DSC_0136-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-452158"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Previewing the upcomIng freshman class there are some key players that will be making an impact in the 2026 rankings. These players may end up amongst the top in the class by the end of the season.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='433801' first='Cai' last='Roberson'] l 5-9 l Wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":429025,"width":290,"height":189,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/DSC_0886-scaled-crop-2048x1345-1652411752.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-429025" width="290" height="189"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cai has been improving steadily over the years and is on pace to be a power five recruit. She is very athletic and attacks the basket very well. Her ball handling is very good for a wing and she is pretty capable of starting the break and even running the offense in spurts. She has a basketball background with a younger sister having just as much potential as her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='433871' first='Jordyn' last='Jackson'] l 5-11 l Wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":290273,"width":289,"height":216,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/05/IMG_0828.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-290273" width="289" height="216"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordyn has been playing with and against elite high school level players for a couple of years now so her transition to high school should be a breeze. She has a college level frame and body and plays with a lot of confidence. She may be the most impactful freshman that we have seen in years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='433799' first='Bailey' last='Harris'] l 5-10 l Combo Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":429020,"width":293,"height":194,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/05/DSC_0695-1024x681.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-429020" width="293" height="194"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bailey is hands down the most talented freshman to drop into the DMV since Azzi Fudd in 2018. She has limitless range and accuracy on her shot and can get her shot off even when closely guarded. She is a really good rebounder and pushes the ball off the board getting into transition immediately. She can be a day one starter on any team in the DMV.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='433833' first='Reneyia' last='Pickering'] l 5-6 l Guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reneyia plays under control even when pressured. She keeps her head up in the lane making her a threat to drop a dime at any time. She can be impactful at either guard position, I think she will fit in perfectly at the point at the high school level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='433840' first='Kierra' last='West'] l 6-0 l Wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kierra has good size and may get dropped in the post in some programs. If she is allowed to play to her capability we will see that she is an accomplished perimeter player with range to the three. She is an effective rebounder and finisher down low, she also has a good hook shot in the lane. Her versatility can be an asset in her freshman season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Help us update the schools that the 2026 class players will attend email <a href="mailto:nextsportsphenom@gmail.com">nextsportsphenom@gmail.com</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->