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There are some serious ballers on this list and they each had amazing performances last season. Their consistency and level of play warranted a bump in the rankings. In this article, we hilight the guards whose stock has increased since…
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Continue ReadingThere are some serious ballers on this list and they each had amazing performances last season. Their consistency and level of play warranted a bump in the rankings. In this article, we hilight the guards whose stock has increased since the last ranking period.
Alanna Tatum Alanna Tatum 5’6″ | PG University Christian | 2026 State FL moves from 10 to 6 and that 4 spot move is very big when you see the company she moves into. Tatum’s athleticism is “off the charts” impressive and her well rounded game is why she is one of the biggest movers. Tatum was selected to a numerous amount of “all-tournament” teams, including Run 4 the Roses. She was also awarded dozens of “player of the game”. Tatum’s stellar play has become expected and she delivers. She was recently awarded the most dominant player at a high school showcase event that featured all high school classes. The Sophomore, Tatum was the most impressive player at the showcase. Tatum has athleticism, defense, offense, and excellent ball handling abilities. Tatum is on the watchtlist for a lot of colleges. They remember her performance last year when she went toe to toe with Taliah Scott. They are still talking about her performance all over the First Coast
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Paisley Binswanger Paisley Binswanger 5’7″ | CG Sarasota | 2026 State FL moves from 28 to 13 and after the summer she had, the move was warranted . She is a flat out baller with a high IQ, a great shooting touch and the ability to score the ball. Binswanger’s performance in Louisville still comes to mind when she put on a clinic with drives to the rim, behind the back drives to the basket, and raining threes from all over the court. Binswanger was special and versatile. Looking forward to seeing more of this special player this upcoming season.
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Laila Allen Laila Allen 5’7″ | PG Timber Springs | 2026 State FL is a name to become familiar with. She can get it done on the court. She stood out during the high school live period and during some showcases last year. Allen is athletic and can score the ball from the guard position in a set offense, and she is really special in the transition game. Looking forward to seeing Allen this upcoming season.
Evelyn Freeman Evelyn Freeman 5’8″ | PG Bolles | 2026 State FL has been on an upwards projectory for the past year. Her performance in high school ball last season was no fluke. There were games where teams set out to stop Abby Knauff Abby Knauff 5’9″ | SG Bolles | 2025 State FL and Freeman just went off. She was very consistent and productive throughout the AAU travel season this past season. Freeman is smart, fearless and a “must see” on the basketball court. She is quick, fast, athletic, and keeps the throttle down the entire game. Looking forward to seeing Freeman this upcoming season. She has a lot of talented teammates on the Bolles team and Freeman is the engine that makes the train go.
Zebrielle Canaday Zebrielle Canaday 5’1″ | CG Haines City | 2026 State FL was one of the most impressive guards I saw over the summer. She is small, but plays “big” and gets buckets in a lot of ways. At the Inside Exposure tournament in Gainesville, Canaday was lights out. She is a tough on-ball defender. She was taking everything in site and making plays in transition. Canday can get to the rim for herself and she can make plays for her teammates.
Sophia Scibelli Sophia Scibelli 5’10” | SG Pedro Menendez | 2026 State FL made a big impression this past season and the future is bright for this baller who has a passion for the game as big as her game. She also has confidence that she brings to every game. She can fill it up from behind the three point line and can get to the rim as well. Scibelli is a smart player with “much” basketball IQ. She was impressive as anyone shooting the ball over the summer and she also made it known that she can get to the rim and finish on both sides of the rim with both hands.
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Narissa Blocton Narissa Blocton 5’9″ | PG Ridgeview | 2026 State FL . One of the top Defenders on this list. She is versatile and can defend the 1, 2, and 3. She is most comfortable playing the 2 and 3 on offense and can score the ball in transition, off the steal, and off the bounce. Blocton also has a nice midrange game and is the ultimate slashwer on offense. She played up 2 grades this season and up 3 grades last season. Her dominance would be even more visible and apparent if she competed against her peers. She is a player whose defense is good enough to “go viral” on tik tok. She is a special player.
Yamise Haygood Yamise Haygood 5’6″ | SG Baker HS | 2026 State FL . Looked good in the summer leaugue and played well at Southeast United this pass AAU season. She stood out in the Orange Park summer league, especially in the midrange and transition game. Haygood did a good job of leading her team and providing the offensive spark her team needed. Haygood is alao a good on-ball defender.