Grosdidier, Wilmeth Lead Top 2026 Rankings Debuters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drawing from nearly all classifications 13 new prospects entered the 2026 class rankings when it recently dropped. 119 players are currently included. Enjoy this look at each player. Players are listed in rank order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='827712' first='Ava' last='Grosdidier'], 5'10", PF, Blue Valley Northwest - The top 6A debuter, Grosdidier enters the rankings at #26. My colleague Earl Austin wrote in October about her quality post game, use of her size when boxing out, her vocalness on defense, and the quality screens she sets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='827723' first='Thanasee' last='Wilmeth'], 5'6", SG, Trinity Academy - One of two Knights and the top 3A player debuting Wilmeth enters the rankings at <strong>#28</strong>. Wilmeth is a consistent and dynamic presence on both ends of the floor. Able to defend in the full court with quickness and physicality she is often the fastest player on the floor. A creative scoring threat Wilmeth also is a perimeter shooting threat with a swift release. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='827716' first='Kaylin' last='Caron'], 5'9", PF/PG, Field Kinley - The lone 4A debuter, Caron joins the rankings at <strong>#32</strong>. A strong down-the-floor passer Caron has solid speed, quickness and athleticism. She was a Southeast Kansas League second team and Varsity Kansas 4A honorable mention selection in 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='827724' first='Aubrey' last='Smith'], 6'3", C, Trinity Academy - The second of two Knights debuting in the rankings Smith enters at <strong>#34</strong>. Against Spring Hill in early December Smith has a solid base skill set to develop into one of the top center prospects in the state. She has solid quickness on the offensive end, moves well without the ball, and uses her length well to gather her share of rebounds. Smith also showed strong mid-range shooting ability. A very solid shot blocker as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='827717' first='Delaney' last='Larson'], 5'5", SG, Manhattan - Larson enters the rankings at <strong>#65</strong>. She us a dynamic offensive threat with quick hands, good speed, finishing ability, and will drop bombs from all around the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='827711' first='Molly' last='Collins'], 5'7", SF, Olathe West - The top small forward debuting Collins joins the rankings at <strong>#70</strong>. She brings to the table solid size, speed with the ball, and athletic finishing ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->