Final Look at 2026 Debuters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Time to wrap up announcing debuters in the 2026 class rankings. Be sure to review the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/07/eastern-kansas-league-lands-debuters-in-2026-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eastern Kansas League</a> and <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/07/7-wichita-hoopers-debut-in-2026-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wichita</a> newcomers as well. Central Kansans made a big impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='669756' first='Kylie' last='Rhine'], 5'7", SG Liberal, Western [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] - A Western [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] player, I wish I had more opportunity to see Rhine play this summer. What I have seen from s how well she takes advantage of her wingspan. With solid hops, size, and quickness she can outreach players on rebounds. She also finishes the challenged layup in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='719106' first='Camri' last='Unruh'], 5'5", CG, Moundridge - Unruh leads a pack of Lady PGU Hoops players debuting. This summer she showed that not only is she one of the team's best pure athletes but also has good handles, a good first step, and consistent finishing ability. She is also very fast, necessitating her transition handles needing some sharpening to stay with that foot speed. Not just a rim attacker, Unruh is able to can the jump three off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='719108' first='Kenna' last='Woods'], 5'9", CG, Inman - Lady PGU Hoops. Another in the pack of Lady PGU Hoop players joining the ranks, one of the things I really like is how Woods goes after shorter defenders inside. If there is a mismatch inside she can downright abuse most defenders because defending on the block is not a common strong suit for smaller guards. A player that elevates well on her mid-range jumper, which she shoots with little wasted movement, Woods can score the challenged shot and channel her aggressiveness into turning a shot passing lane steal into a layup quickly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='643796' first='Marlee' last='Stout'], 5'10", PF, Frontenac - The Missouri Legacy player was a 15U all-tournament selection at the PGH [program_tooltip program_id='713097' first='Dynasty' last=''] Circuit's Battle in the Big Friendly early this summer. My college Johnny Vick wrote Johnny Vick reported that she had a versatile game, protected the rim well with her shot blocking, and canned a couple threes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='719104' first='Addysen' last='Patrick'], 5'5", SG, Moundridge - This Lady PGU Hoops player is a consistent perimeter and mid-range threat with good bounce to her shot. she is a fast player whose handles need to catch up with her speed but has shown she can finish at speed. The ability to hit the jump three is big. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='719107' first='Kambrey' last='Woods'], 5'8", PG, Inman - Woods joins her Lady PGU Hoops teammates on the debuting list. Having among the bigger builds she parlays her athleticism and good box out ability to be a pretty good garbage collector around the basket. As she sharpens some little things like not slowing down on breakaway layups chances and clearing rebounds better Woods will be an important cog for the Teutons come winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='634243' first='Arika' last='Feldman'], 6'0", SF, Little River - Lady PGU Hoops. The last of the Lady PGU Debuters Feldman has some challenges ahead come winter. And those are aside from a impact transfer lost to Smoky Valley and, after the inexplicable dismissal of Brett Clark, a new head coach. The team returns nearly everybody including a couple other bigs who where higher up bench. Feldman has had a good summer. She has long arms, solid anticipating ability on the shot block, and good feet. She also keeps the ball high on the offensive glass and entry pass catch and puts it back up swiftly. She looks to improve on her 5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1 block per game averages. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='665200' first='Abigail' last='Pearson'], 5'7", CG, Southeast of Saline - Much like her sister Mallorie, a '22 graduate playing soccer and basketball at Tabor College, Pearson has a great motor and a solid body. Her perimeter and mid-range shooting continue to improve but she good lead passing ability in the transition game. She played with [program_tooltip program_id='715600' first='Kansas' last='Dream Team'] this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='649151' first='Bella' last='Galliart'], 5'4", SG, Holcomb - I got a nice look at the [program_tooltip program_id='715500' first='Magic' last='Basketball'] guard mid-summer. Her quickness and threat as a perimeter shooter will be impactful for the Longhorns this winter. She has solid speed and good handles as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->