2026 Player Rankings: Newcomers
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The 2026 class has been developing pretty nicely and there are many newcomers to this list. Some with varsity experience and some just waiting their turn at their respective schools. Here I take a look at just a few of…
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Continue ReadingThe 2026 class has been developing pretty nicely and there are many newcomers to this list. Some with varsity experience and some just waiting their turn at their respective schools.
Here I take a look at just a few of them.
Izabella Juarez Izabella Juarez 6'0" | PF ALA West-Foothills | 2026 State AZ Valley Vista
Juarez showed glimpses of her potential as a freshman for state champs Valley Vista. She’ll be more in the spotlight this upcoming season and by the look of her club season, she will be ready to handle the extra load.
Nevaeh Limbacher Nevaeh Limbacher 6'2" | PF Kellis | 2026 State AZ Kellis (Featured Image)
Limbacher is coming off an injury that sidelined her the entire 2022-23 season. She moves well for her size and handles the ball well also. As she gets more experience playing at the varsity level she could climb even higher in the rankings.
Audrey Bhesania
Audrey
Bhesania
5'11" | SF
Sandra Day O'Connor | 2026
State
AZ
Sandra Day O’Connor
Bhesania made an impact on varsity as a freshman and should take a step forward this upcoming season. She’s a confident ball handler and can score in a variety of ways.
Tatiana Harness
Tatiana
Harness
5'4" | PG
La Jolla County Day | 2026
State
CA
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert
The lead guard gets points in a hurry and was among the state leaders as a freshman. Look for Harness to put up big numbers as a sophomore with her quickness and three point shooting range.
Ava Lewis
Ava
Lewis
6'2" | PF
Casteel | 2026
State
AZ
Casteel
The leading returning scorer for the Colts nearly averaged a double double as a freshman. She is one of the better rebounders and shot blockers in the state. Lewis looks to take on more of a leadership role as her all-around skills continue to develop.