Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s Watchlist Picks!

<!-- 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 7 players on the watch list that have stood out to me throughout the year!</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":["841669"],"_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: centeru0022u003eThe O'fallon program has offensive weapons all over, but Barringer has a little more “umph” to her game than the others. 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