2026 Rankings: Playmakers
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The 2026 class has no shortage of good playmakers. There are quite a few players who are smart and know how to make the correct plays. Here I take a look at just a few of the top playmakers in…
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Continue ReadingThe 2026 class has no shortage of good playmakers. There are quite a few players who are smart and know how to make the correct plays.
Here I take a look at just a few of the top playmakers in the class.
Sage Henry Sage Henry 5'10" | PG Perry | 2026 State AZ Perry
Henry is one of the fastest-rising guards on the west coast. She scores with ease but is also adept at dropping dimes to open teammates. She has learned to use the attention she gets to set up easier looks for others.
Shanielle Mallory Shanielle Mallory 5'4" | PG Kellis | 2026 State AZ Kellis (Featured Image)
Mallory is a scoring lead guard who garners a lot of attention. Because of defenses collapsing on her, she’s able to hit open teammates with nice passes. She has a nice balance of passing and shooting.
Ashley Shaw Ashley Shaw 5'6" | PG Desert Vista | 2026 State AZ Desert Vista
Shaw is a walking assist when she has the ball in her hands. She always has her head up and takes it upon herself to make sure that her team gets the best shots possible.
Markayla Shirley Markayla Shirley 5'4" | PG Chandler | 2026 State AZ Chandler
Markayla is a smart point guard who looks to spread it around and keep all of her teammates involved. She is like having a coach on the floor in that she recognizes mismatches and looks to exploit them.