Updated 2026 Rankings: Players On The Rise

<!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">This class has a tremendous amount of talent, below are some of the players who took leaps in the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">ranking's</a>. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["493840"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eThe new Midwest Elite member has been the talk of most conversations over the summer. The talent is clearly there and the potential to secure multiple D1 scholarships isn't far fetched either. The athleticism, the craftiness, and the nonchalant but highly  play style is apparent too. Tremendous upside.u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["663105"],"_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: centeru0022u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eGilbertson has the length and frame of the new age 2/3 college player. Versatile in every aspect, has the length to defend perimeter players and posts, and can score at multiple levels. High upside and great potential.u003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["509631"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSemith's size and versatility will be key to her success. Multi level scorer, aggressive on the boards and her ability to play the 2-4, but guard 2-5 is apparent too. 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Another impactful piece for the favorited back to back 3A state champions.u003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["615355"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eParker received her first D1 offer this past week and they are going to keep coming in. She is elite, aggressive and the skillset she possesses is extensive. Deep handles, a clear confidence and a motor that doesn't quit. Excited to follow her career as it trends upwards.u003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65161016b4dc5"} /-->