Prospects To Keep An Eye On: 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we will be introducing prospects that made their way onto the 2026 Rankings Watchlist and have the skillset and drive to harness their potential. All these players have intangibles that cannot be quantified and are exceptional prospects. Let's take a look. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/claire-schnecker/">[player_tooltip player_id='422282' first='Claire' last='Schnecker']</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schnecker is an inside outside threat from anywhere on the court. She sees the floor well and lets the game come to her. She can light it up from the perimeter or look to create her own shot in the mid range.&nbsp; She is a playmaker that makes her teammates better. Not afraid to take it to the rack and finish through contact. Defense is underrated, good footwork and ability to close out and alter shots. Has good anticipation on deflections and shot attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/ella-olsen/">[player_tooltip player_id='878931' first='Ella' last='Olsen']</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olsen&nbsp;is an dynamic guard who loves to play up tempo. She cleans the glass well and has good positioning when boxing out. She times her jumps well to alter shots and has the IQ to switch on defense and not get past her. Has great handle and first step to beat you on or off the dribble from the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/emma-mchugh/">[player_tooltip player_id='422273' first='Emma' last='McHugh']</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McHugh is an excellent slasher and can take it to the rack and finish through contact. Great compeititor that loves to win and will do what is necessary to achieve that. Very efficient in the pick and roll and drag screens. Good defender who can bring the ball up and facilitate and plays great help defense. Pure mechanics and fluid/quick release and accurate from behind the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/sofia-johanson/">[player_tooltip player_id='878914' first='Sofia' last='Johanson']</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johanson makes her living in the post. She rebounds the well and can alter shots with her footwork, anticipation, and size. She can secure offensive rebounds and finish through contact. Good facilitator and want to see her play more at the point forward distributing to find cutters to the basket. Has good handle and can bring the ball up. Efficient in the paint and shows nice touch around the basket with either hand. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='878875' first='Kayla' last='Flask']</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flask is an up and comer that will only get better with more reps. She a jack of all trades but excels in scoring, facilitating the offense on the break, and playing individual and team defense with passion. She is a pure shooter and can get hot at anytime. Nice mechanics and shoots it with authority. She can catch and shoot or create her own shot. Shows nice touch around the rim and can finish through contact with either hand. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->