2026 WATCH LIST-New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I added 10 to the <strong>Watch List</strong>, <strong>ALL IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER,</strong> and some of the <strong>TOP</strong> players I have seen so far, I will rank them after the<strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color"> CLUB and INDIVIDUAL SHOWCASES </mark></strong>over the next few weeks <strong>New subscribers use&nbsp;<strong><mark>simmiecolson30</mark></strong>&nbsp;to see even<strong>&nbsp;MORE</strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I often get asked <strong>"why certain players aren't listed" </strong>and it's self-explanatory if you pay attention, <strong>I HAVE TO SEE YOU PERSONALLY</strong>, and although I may catch a player early who will be ranked high early, <strong>WATCH how the LIST</strong> changes as I catch more faces</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last but not least, and this is not just for the novices but the know-it-alls that don't know anything, the <strong>ONLY</strong> number you need to worry about is the number of<strong> COLLEGES</strong> offering you a chance to play for them</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597324' first='Madison' last='Carlton']</strong> <strong>6'3 PF (Seven Lakes)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carlton is "long and athletic" with some impressive timing. Her lateral movement on defense immediately caught my eye at the <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/11/top-performers-gold-division-peggywhitleyclassic/">Peggy Whitley Classic </a></strong>yet she showed me even more at the<strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/11/texas-invitational-2026-top-performers/"> Texas Invitational</a></strong> as she teamed up with her sister [player_tooltip player_id='158862' first='Justice' last='Carlton'], the top player in Texas 2024 class. What's even better is that she's nowhere near where she's going to be</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597329' first='Ambrosia' last='Cole']</strong> <strong>5'5 CG (Lubbock Monterey)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cole is COLD is what I said after seeing her at the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/11/texas-invitational-2026-top-performers/"><strong>Southwest MS Showcase</strong> </a>a while back but watching her via LIVESTREAM with her high school squad, which also has the top 2025 player in Texas, [player_tooltip player_id='307744' first='Aaliyah' last='Chavez'], I was even more impressed with Cole's ability to score in the flow, as well as her "poise under pressure" and speaking of pressure, she brings the heat on the defensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597328' first='Jevan' last='Collier']</strong> <strong>5'10 PF (Lebanon Trail)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collier was impressive at the <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/12/2026-watch-sandra-meadows-classic-mansfield-invitational/">Spring Creek Mansfield Invitational</a></strong> for a number of reasons. I enjoyed her maneuvering around the basket, nice hands, and footwork, coupled with her frame yet she also showed she could score off the dribble. She understands positioning, does a good job rebounding, on both ends, and runs the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597325' first='Aubrey' last='Hampton']</strong> <strong>6'2 C (Cy Creek)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hampton showed out in a variety of ways at the <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/12/2026-watch-katy-isd-varsity-basketball-classic-katyclassic/">Katy Classic</a></strong>, again size coupled with "hands and footwork" is going to be an issue for defenders, it's a science, just not rocket science. I also enjoyed her power inside the paint, she finished strongly, at times with players literally hanging on her back, and with either hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597330' first='Ari' last='Johnson'] 6'3 PF (Lubbock Monterey)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson, as well as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597329' first='Ambrosia' last='Cole']</strong>, was caught by me accidentally as I was trying to catch <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='307744' first='Aaliyah' last='Chavez']</strong> via <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/01/chavez-drops-45-and-barely-misses-triple-double-in-monterey-win/">LIVESTREAM</a></strong>. To say I'm glad I checked in would be an understatement and I mentioned "scary upside" and trust me, that is not an UNDERSTATEMENT. She's long and athletic, almost ultra-athletic, and watching her soar over defenders to score and come out of nowhere to block shots will create nightmares </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597323' first='Kobe' last='Johnson'] 5'11 SF (North Shore)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson showed me enough during the club season and just missed the first group, she wasn't upset yet her 10-year-old brother was and he made a good case, especially since she has elevated her game as she elevates on her jumper, shot-blocking, and rebounding. I have written about her several times over the high school season, here's something from the<strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/11/top-performers-gold-division-peggywhitleyclassic/"> Peggy Whitley Classic</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597321' first='Gianna' last='Jordan'] 5'7 CG (Southlake Carroll)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan and her sister Natalia, below, both showed me enough at the <strong>Southwest Showcase,</strong> an Individual showcase for high school players, so again, place yourself in a position to be seen by me, I don't copy anyone, whether their star is red, white, or BLUE. She sets the defender up so smoothly and gets them off balance to attack with either hand and finish with either hand is nice, well so is her mid to long-range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597322' first='Natalia' last='Jordan']</strong> <strong> 5'7 CG (Southlake Carroll)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan has been showing me bits and pieces over the years but her <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/10/sister-acts-shine-southwestshowcase/">Southwest Showcase</a></strong> performance gave me a glimpse of what's coming. I enjoyed her creating her shot under pressure and her deceptive first step combined with her body control gave me some acrobatic finishes. She also "thinks the game" and positioning as she outrebounded taller players, as well as defended strongly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597327' first='Aubrey' last='McClain'] 5'7 CG (Amarillo Palo Doro)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McClain was one of the new faces I caught at the <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/12/2026-watch-sandra-meadows-classic-mansfield-invitational/">Sandra Meadows Classic </a></strong>and I mentioned her being long and athletic, yes that is the base and it works with whatever your height may be. She can explode off the dribble, she has good court vision and she handles the ball well under pressure. Her on-the-ball defense was pretty strong as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='597326' first='Fre' last='Vowels']</strong> <strong>5'5 CG (Bishop Lynch)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vowels left me somewhat speechless in the few minutes I caught her squad, it doesn't take me long and <strong>A-E-I-O-YOU</strong> were impressive is what I tweeted, well sort of but sometimes <strong>WHY</strong> I miss certain players falls into so many reasons, but the main thing is she helped her team get the<strong> W</strong> at the<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/12/2026-watch-sandra-meadows-classic-mansfield-invitational/"> <strong>Sandra Meadows Classic </strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/texas/rankings/texas-2026-watch-list/">2026 WATCH LIST IS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->