Class Of 2026 Updated Rankings: New Additions. Forwards On The Up

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The&nbsp;<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 class</a>&nbsp;has been the topic for most of the spring and summer, hints why it took us so long to get this list updated. The talent pool is deep, but the physical size in this class can't be overlooked. The new era of basketball is here and this class is at the top of the change. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Below are the some of the top forwards that were added to the list. </h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["644115"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003cemu003eThis past HS season Callahan put up 26 in the second half of a game en route to finishing with 32.. but it's the 20 rebounds that really make the double double stand out. This kid is full of potential and has the size that translates immediately to the next level.. hints to some of the offers that's been secured. With nothing but time on her side.. Landrie is a shoe in for having a huge upside.u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["728413"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003cemu003eIf the apple doesn't fall from the tree then Becca is in on the right path. A standout Volleyball player as well, Becca has all the athleticism and strength to makeup for a key player on any program. Intelligent passer, constant energy, and what it seems to be the humility to play any role and succeed. A player to look into as Washington looks to have a strong season.u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["672830"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":731250,"_player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003cemu003eWithout a top 3 player in my personal favorites in this class.. Ganschow in the post is a serious problem for the opponents On the glass.. she controls everything. Gets great positioning, knows how to relocate to get the long rebound, and her awareness is top tier. Offensively, her comfortability is on the block, but as that expands.. 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Having moments as a young player with tremendous growth shows a potential ceiling.. and Bell is on key to have a high way. u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64c6d2ae38391"} /--> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/?position=SF">CLASS OF 2026 SMALL FORWARDS</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/?position=PF">CLASS OF 2026 POWER FORWARDS</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading -->