New Additions to the Class of 2026 - Forwards and Centers

The Class of 2026 is no longer just a watchlist and has official rankings out, and we've added some talented names to the list. Here are some new forwards and centers that cracked our class of prospects and a quick profile of their skills!     [player_tooltip player_id='615386' first='Lilly' last='Barfuss'] - Winner - 5'8" - F   Lilly is a talented forward with all the physical tools to succeed in the game of basketball. She uses her 5'8" frame and length on defense to steal a ton of passes and create offense from defense. She's a physical player with an aggressive mentality that bodes well on both ends. As her offensive game develops, Lilly is a prospect to keep your eye on. Primed to make big improvements and increase her minutes, she has a really high ceiling as a physical forward guard skills.   [player_tooltip player_id='615384' first='Ashlan' last='Blount'] - Red Cloud - 5'10" - G/F   Ashlan is a superb talent who is a new addition and a stock-riser wrapped up in one. She's aggressive, smart, and contributes in every area of the game. She can hit the three, create off the dribble for herself or others, and has a natural scoring mindset. At 5'10" she is a matchup nightmare for opposing guards because of her height, but at the same time equally as scary if you defend her with a forward as she is able to beat them off the dribble. Ashlan is a great player who will look to lead her Red Cloud squad for another three seasons. She might be the biggest varsity basketball contributor already at a young age on this list.   [player_tooltip player_id='616110' first='Kendra' last='Ellis'] - Beresford - 5'9" - F   Ellis is a really intriguing prospect who may take a big climb up these rankings as we approach the 2023-24 season following this summer. She is playing a bigger and bigger role for the Watchdogs and took advantage of her minutes. She has great length, lateral quickness on defense, and burst to the rim on offense. She can finish around the basket and is developing her outside shooting game.     [player_tooltip player_id='615377' first='Addyson' last='Orth'] - Wessington Springs - 6'1" - C   [player_tooltip player_id='615377' first='Addyson' last='Orth'] has the makings of a really solid paint presence. She's 6'1", strong, physical, and has a feel for the game. Aggressive rebounding and ability to alter shots on the defensive end makes her a valuable asset for the Spartans. Her offensive game is developing and she looks like one of the better back to the basket scoring options in this group.   [player_tooltip player_id='615380' first='Sydney' last='Spaans'] - Corsica-Stickney - 6'2" - C   Spaans got big minutes this year and really found herself for the Jaguars. She's one of the most physically impressive post players in the area at plus six-foot and superb length. Her offensive game keeps getting better as she has soft hands around the basket, positions herself well, and finishes off the catch. A solid rebounder and a capable shot blocker she makes a big impact on the other end as well. Keep your eye on Sydney.     [player_tooltip player_id='615379' first='Sophie' last='DeLange'] - Corsica-Stickney - 5'9" - F   Sophie is a young, developing prospect who appears primed to get big minutes next year and valuable development. She's quick and handles the ball well at 5'9". She anticipates well and causes a lot of turnovers for her opponent on defense. With more minutes at the varsity level look for Sophie to improve on the offensive end and become a bigger piece of the Jaguar offense.   [player_tooltip player_id='615389' first='Liz' last='Boschee']- Sanborn Central/Woonsocket - 6'0" - F   Liz is one of the most physically impressive players in this class. She's six feet tall and has a solid fundamental skillset and athleticism. She can score from all over and played a big role as a young player for her team. On the season she averaged over 15 points per game on 49% overall from the floor and 56% from the FT line. Her game includes a post up ability, shooting, and scoring off the dribble, making her a prime prospect that at six feet tall could develop into one of the top athletes in this class. She grabbed over 7 rebounds per game along with 3 steals and 1.5 blocks rounding out her game as a very complete player.   [player_tooltip player_id='615388' first='Jaedyn' last='Penning'] - Groton - 5'9" - F   Jaedyn is a hard-working forward who has the makings to be effective both in the paint and on the perimeter. She is always looking for a way to get the ball defensively and is aggressive in forcing turnovers and contesting shots. She's always on attack mode demonstrating great vision and high IQ in transition.   [player_tooltip player_id='615919' first='Rylee' last='Voeller'] - Aberdeen Roncalli - 5'7" - F   Rylee is another athlete on this list that provides value both inside and out on both ends. On defense she plays hard, contests shots, gets up in the passing lanes, and can defend multiple positions. On offense she's aggressive, runs the floor well, and can hit the 3.   [player_tooltip player_id='615920' first='Charlie' last='Thooft'] - Elkton/Lake Benton - 5'9" - F   Charlie is a 5'9" forward with a ton of potential. She has solid speed and length, contributing on both ends. Defensively she impresses with quick hands and the ability to guard the perimeter effectively. Her offensive game is improving and an offseason of development will be great for her before her sophomore season. Look for her stock to rise as she gets more opportunities to become a bigger part of the Lady Elk offense.   [player_tooltip player_id='616245' first='Ruth' last='Dvoracek'] - Sioux Falls O'Gorman - 5'9" - F   There is a lot to like about Ruth's game and it starts with the fact that she is an athletic, physical, 5'9" forward who has great movement and scoring abilities as well. She plays really effectively in transition as she can get out and run and finish shots. She's active on defense and will undoubtedly see a role increase in a really good program over the next couple of seasons.   [player_tooltip player_id='616246' first='Addison' last='Warnke'] - Sioux Falls Jefferson - 5'11" - F   Warnke is an up and coming prospect that at 5'11" is going to make a solid paint presence for the Cavaliers. We are looking forward to learning more about Addison!   [player_tooltip player_id='616247' first='Ayleah' last='Johnson'] - Sioux Falls Jefferson - 5'7" - F   Ayleah is a solid athlete who has a knowledge of the game and a high motor. This is a great combo for a young player in a really good program as she will have great development over the next couple of years!   [player_tooltip player_id='616248' first='Delaney' last='Downham'] - Sioux Falls Lincoln - 5'9" - F   Downham is a physical 5'9" forward who can score around the paint. She reads the floor well and moves within the offense to find shots at the rim. As her role increases look for Downham to make some noise in this class and keep climbing the rankings.   [player_tooltip player_id='616249' first='Aly' last='Davis'] - Huron - 5'7" - F   [player_tooltip player_id='616249' first='Aly' last='Davis'] is a new name to our list and one to keep your eye on. She can score off the dribble and in the paint. Rebounding is a huge asset that she brings to the table as well. As she gets more minute for the Tigers in the years to come she is a name to keep an eye on.   [player_tooltip player_id='616253' first='Macy' last='Even'] - Brookings - 5'9" - F   Macy played a big role for the Bobcats of Brookings this season and gained valuable minutes for her development. She has really impressive length and athleticism to go along with it. Her greatest asset this year appeared to be on the defenisve end as she was a multi steal per game player who made it really tough on opponents to move the ball around her. She runs the floor well, demonstrates great vision, and makes good decisions with the ball. As her offensive toolkit increases Even looks like a really solid prospect that is on the rise.   [player_tooltip player_id='615381' first='Kailin' last='Odens'] - Scotland - 6'0" - C   Kailin is a physical post player who can alter the game with her rebounding ability and great work ethic. Her post-up game allows her to finish shots around the basket and she plays physical defense in the paint.

The Class of 2026 is no longer just a watchlist and has official rankings out, and we've added some talented names to the list. Here are some new forwards and centers that cracked our class of prospects and a quick profile of their skills!