2026 Watchlist: Must See Freshmen
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New year means another group of kids coming into to High School, but this class in particular is special. These 2026 kids are very advanced on both sides of the ball and just have a great understanding of how to…
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Continue ReadingNew year means another group of kids coming into to High School, but this class in particular is special. These 2026 kids are very advanced on both sides of the ball and just have a great understanding of how to play the game the right way.
Brihanna Crittendon Brihanna Crittendon 6'3" | SF Riverdale Ridge | 2026 State CO – Riverdale Ridge
Brihanna Crittendon Brihanna Crittendon 6'3" | SF Riverdale Ridge | 2026 State CO comes in as the clear-cut top player in the 2026 class after gaining interest from colleges as a freshman. This is well deserved. The 6’3 wing has been on a tear nationally from BlueStar 30 camp to cracking ESPN’s Top 25. Brihanna is a one-of-a-kind player that has the totally package on offense, whether it is posting small defenders on the block, turning and facing from the high post or even stretching the floor and knocking down 3’s. Coming into her freshman year at Riverdale Ridge, I’m expecting her catch a lot of teams off guard with how skilled she is at such a young age.
Isabella Shumpert Isabella Shumpert 5'9" | PG Arapahoe | 2026 State CO – Highlands Ranch
Isabella has been another one of our fabulous freshman standouts that has made a splash on the national stage. She just committed to the University of Colorado. The smooth lefty is a knock down shooter that with an elite handle that can create for herself and others. She has a playing style that makes Highlands Ranch even harder to guard. Isabella also adds a toughness on the defensive end of the floor and from that coming from one of your best players that should cause everyone else to want to be better.
Chloe Parker Chloe Parker 5'8" | PG ThunderRidge | 2026 State CO – ThunderRidge
Chloe Parker Chloe Parker 5'8" | PG ThunderRidge | 2026 State CO is as solid as a player as they come especially to only be a freshman. She already has the build of a college guard and she knows how to use that size. She can score from all 3 levels of the floor regardless of the match-up and takes matchups personally. Chloe also has a high IQ and that allows her to pick up on things quickly and make the necessary adjustments on both sides of the ball. With ThunderRidge looking to make sound noise this season, Chloe will be able to come in and become a big part of the team.
Aaliyah Broadus Aaliyah Broadus 5'10" | SF Cherokee Trail | 2026 State CO -Cherokee Trail
Aaliyah Broadus Aaliyah Broadus 5'10" | SF Cherokee Trail | 2026 State CO is the product of what happens when kids work on guard skills regardless of height. Growing up and being bigger than everyone has positioned Aaliyah to work as a Center for most of her younger days. But fast forward to now, she has become a combo guard that can play inside and out as well as initiate the offense.
Kinley Asp Kinley Asp 5'10" | CG Colorado Springs Christian | 2026 State CO – CS Christian School
Kinley Asp Kinley Asp 5'10" | CG Colorado Springs Christian | 2026 State CO is the girl people love to play with but never want to play against. She is a tough combo guard that can score in bunches from all over the floor. She has great range on her jumper, making her the perfect spot up shooter. Defensively, she gets after it guarding multiple positions on the floor as well as being a vocal leader. Kinley will be the player to watch as the years go along. I’m excited to watch her game grow over the next 3 years.