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

Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s Watchlist Picks!
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey January 26, 2024 @ 01:34 PM
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Kennah Barringer
Kennah Barringer 5'4" | CG | 2026
IL
Maya Cobb
Maya Cobb 5'5" | CG | 2026
IL
Callie Hardtke
Callie Hardtke 5'8" | SG | 2026
IL
Katie Ericksen
Katie Ericksen 5'7" | PG | 2026
IL
Amelia Fernandez
Amelia Fernandez 5'7" | PG | 2026
IL
Keira McCann
Keira McCann 5'8" | 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 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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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.

Kennah Barringer

Kennah Barringer

HEIGHT 5'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Kennah
Barringer CG
Class
2026
Height
5'4"
HS
O’Fallon Township
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s Watchlist Picks!
The O’fallon program has offensive weapons all over, but Barringer has a little more “umph” to her game...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
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Kennah Barringer

State: Illinois
School: O’Fallon Township
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Keira McCann

Keira McCann

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Keira
McCann SG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Geneva
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s Watchlist Picks!
Geneva is known for having players that play hard.. and McCann is another name on that list. Whether...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Keira McCann

Instagram Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Geneva
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Amelia Fernandez

Amelia Fernandez

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Amelia
Fernandez PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Maine South
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s Watchlist Picks!
I got to see Amelia before the season kicked off, and what stood out is her ability to...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Amelia Fernandez

Instagram Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Maine South
Club: Full Package
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Highlights

Maya Cobb

Maya Cobb

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Maya
Cobb CG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Waubonsie Valley
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s Watchlist Picks!
Waubonsie seems to be on a role and everybody on the roster contributes in their own way.. Cobb...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Maya Cobb

State: Illinois
School: Waubonsie Valley
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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Highlights

Mia Carter

Mia Carter

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Mia Carter

School: Larkin
Club: Mac Irvin Fire
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Callie Hardtke

Callie Hardtke

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Callie
Hardtke SG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Glenbard South
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s Watchlist Picks!
Hardtke has great length to go along with her ability to stretch the floor and get to the...
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Callie Hardtke

State: Illinois
School: Glenbard South
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Katie Ericksen

Katie Ericksen

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Katie
Ericksen PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Saint Joseph-Ogden
|
IL
Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s Watchlist Picks!
Katie plays bigger than she’s listed, and her motor and energy don’t go unnoticed. Whether behind the arc...
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Katie Ericksen

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State: Illinois
School: Saint Joseph-Ogden
Club: Indiana Elite Havoc
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