Young and Dangerous: Class of 2026 Stock Risers
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This one is full of heads-up hoopers and hustle! Dig into the 802’s freshman standouts. Anna Moser Anna Moser 5'8" | CG Rutland | 2026 State New E , 5’4 G – Rutland High School Class of 2026 The tactful…
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Anna Moser Anna Moser 5'8" | CG Rutland | 2026 State New E , 5’4 G – Rutland High School Class of 2026
The tactful guard leaves little to be desired. Moser gives 100% physically and mentally, and it’s clear that she’s putting in the work during off hours. In the first month of the season, she’s shown significant poise and an attack mentality, putting up around 12-13 ppg. Anna is the real deal but works likes she’s last on the bench. She’s got the basketball bug.
Marlie Bushey, 5’9 W/F – Milton High School Class of 2026
The dynamic Bushey has eased into a starting role and is one of Milton’s go-to scorers. Marlie can contribute inside and out with her savvy post-up game and mid-range jumper. Moreover, she’s someone who can play multiple positions as a versatile defender and is an offensive threat across the floor plus in the open court. She’s finding her groove.
Zoey McNabb, 5’5 G – Champlain Valley Union High School Class of 2026
Naturally, many young players can be inconsistent. Not Zoey. She’s a steady ballhandler with sensible decision making and strong court awareness, making the simple, basketball play more often than not. In addition, she’s shown good feel for the game on both ends. She reads defenses well, finds space in the halfcourt and transition, and is a dogged defender. McNabb is coming along.
Rosa Kori, 5’9 W – Rice Memorial High School Class of 2026
The freshman has stepped into a starting role on a team that just come off a state championship, not bad. Rosa has proved herself as a multi-tooled hooper with tenacity on the boards, inside/out abilities in the halfcourt, and a willingness to defend 2-4, sometimes 5 on a forward-thin Rice squad. I like her mentality as she plays alongside a star-studded Rice team.
Anna Ebert, 5’5 G – St. Johnsbury Academy Class of 2026
Tough and tactful, Anna is someone who does it all. Ebert might not have a ton of height, but she plays bigger than she is. She has a strong frame which she utilizes well on drives, when battling for boards, and when holding her own defensively as she guards 2-4. Moreover, Ebert has great court awareness on both ends. Anna has a strong foundation to build on.
Charlotte Jasmin Charlotte Jasmin 5'8" | SG Hartford | 2026 State New E , 5’7 W/F – Hartford High School Class of 2026
Charlotte might be as positionless as they come at this point. Jasmin has a sturdy frame which she uses wisely; Charlotte is always in the mix for boards and 50/50 balls, plus she’s a strong finisher around the rim both in post-up and slashing situations. In addition, she can push the ball off of boards and steals, making smart plays in the open court. Jasmin has that rough and tough appeal plus the skill to go with.
Delilah Locher, 5’5 G – Mount Mansfield Union High School Class of 2026
Locher is the type who comes in and does what’s asked of her. She’s a gritty guard who digs in defensively, capable of hounding players in the full court or she can slide into a demanding and heady wing slot in MMU’s numerous zone defenses. Moreover, she has offensive tact. Locher is a wise decision maker who moves the ball crisply and shoots her shot when it’s there. Delilah has two-way game and high IQ.
Lexie Litchfield Lexie Litchfield 5'6" | CG Colchester | 2026 State New E , 5’4 G – Colchester High School Class of 2026
It doesn’t matter who Litchfield is matched up with, she’s going to go head-to-head. Lexie is that pesky guard who’s willing to stick her nose into a scrum for a 50/50 ball or a rebounding battle. She’s got that grit. Moreover, she’s a strong ballhandler with an ability to score and facilitate, yet she’s shown good off-ball instincts too. Lexie is finding her rhythm at the varsity level.
Dieuna Beynnon, 5’3 G – Burlington High School Class of 2026
It’s undeniable, Dieuna is a two-way hooper with next level speed and agility. Beynnon is a pest in the press with her ability to get right in ballhandler’s air space and stick to them. She stays in front with ease and has the speed to recover if she somehow gets beat. Offensively, Dieuna gets most of her buckets at the rim, both in transition and the halfcourt, yet she’s also a facilitator. I’ve got stock in DB.
Alana Crittenden, 5’7 G – Lamoille High School Class of 2026
Alana has all the ingredients to flourish into an elite player. Crittenden harbors length, athleticism, and a poised mentality not many freshmen have. Crittenden can guard 1-3 and is constantly in the mix for loose balls and rebounds. Moreover, she has the ability to facilitate on offense or play off the ball and is an outright problem in the open court. I’m keeping tabs on Alana.