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Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s 5 New Names

Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s 5 New Names
Photo: Alexa Chapa
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey January 18, 2024 @ 08:17 PM
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Gabrielle Hinton
Gabrielle Hinton 5'9" | PG | 2026
IL
Alexy Chapa
Alexy Chapa 5'8" | PG | 2026
IL
Kyridas Orr
Kyridas Orr 5'9" | SF | 2026
IL
Haeli Tart
Haeli Tart 5'7" | PG | 2026
IL
Courtny Bridgeforth
Courtny Bridgeforth 6'0" | SG | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The updated Class of <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 College Prospect Rankings</a> has been released! These rankings are a snapshot of multiple conversations with trusted coaches from all levels as well as scouts and media professionals. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Below are my 5 new additions to keep an eye on !</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">Class Of 2026 Updated College Prospect Rankings </a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["840879"],"_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: centeru0022u003eHinton's wingspan is the first thing that sticks out. 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The updated Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings has been released! These rankings are a snapshot of multiple conversations with trusted coaches from all levels as well as scouts and media professionals.

Gabrielle Hinton

Gabrielle Hinton

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Gabrielle
Hinton PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
St Ignatius
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s 5 New Names
Hinton’s wingspan is the first thing that sticks out. Shes impactful on the boards, and a majority of...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Gabrielle Hinton

State: Illinois
School: St Ignatius
Club: Chicago Hoops Express
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Highlights

Courtny Bridgeforth

Courtny Bridgeforth

IL
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Courtny
Bridgeforth SG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
St Francis
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s 5 New Names
A for sure player that coaches should keep an eye on has the season concludes and AAU begins....
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Courtny Bridgeforth

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State: Illinois
School: St Francis
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Highlights

Alexy Chapa

Alexy Chapa

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Alexy
Chapa PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Cristo Rey St. Martin
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s 5 New Names
Crafty, fearless and smooth. Chapa has been overlooked, but the talent she has can’t be ignored. She has...
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Alexy Chapa

State: Illinois
School: Cristo Rey St. Martin
Club: All in
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Highlights

Haeli Tart

Haeli Tart

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Haeli
Tart PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
O’Fallon Township
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s 5 New Names
A tough and physical guard who adds another layer of aggression to a strong O’fallon backcourt. Tart defensive...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Haeli Tart

State: Illinois
School: O’Fallon Township
Club: Missouri Phenom
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Kyridas Orr

Kyridas Orr

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Kyridas
Orr SF
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Alton
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s 5 New Names
I’ve seen Alton play numerous times in the first half of the season, and one of the consistency’s...
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Kyridas Orr

State: Illinois
School: Alton
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