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Rankings Update: Top 2026 Newcomers

Rankings Update: Top 2026 Newcomers
Rasheen Johnson
Rasheen Johnson March 29, 2024 @ 11:54 AM
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Taliyah Vanryck-Degroot
Taliyah Vanryck-Degroot 5'10" | SF | 2026
VA
Khadijah Rashid
Khadijah Rashid 6'0" | PF | 2026
VA
Alahna Preston
Alahna Preston 5'10" | SG | 2026
VA
Rylie Hite
Rylie Hite 5'9" | PG/CG | 2026
VA
Emma Schmitz
Emma Schmitz 5'11" | CG/SG | 2026
VA
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Khadijah Rashid

Khadijah Rashid

VA
PF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Khadijah
Rashid PF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Grassfield HS
|
VA
Rankings Update: Top 2026 Newcomers
A strong forward/center who imposes her will in the low post. Khadijah asserts physicality on her opponents with consistency. She...
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Khadijah Rashid

State: Virginia
School: Grassfield HS
Club: Boo Williams EYCL
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Taliyah Vanryck-Degroot

Taliyah Vanryck-Degroot

VA
SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Taliyah
Vanryck-Degroot SF
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Skyline
|
VA
Rankings Update: Top 2026 Newcomers
A very under the radar prospect with good size and athletic ability. Has really good length is more of a power...
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Taliyah Vanryck-Degroot

State: Virginia
School: Skyline
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Rylie Hite

Rylie Hite

VA
PG/CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Rylie
Hite PG/CG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Kings Fork
|
VA
Rankings Update: Top 2026 Newcomers
This year was a coming out party for Rylie who has played with some great players early in...
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Rylie Hite

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State: Virginia
School: Kings Fork
Club: Boo Williams EYBL
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Washington and Lee
Emma Schmitz

Emma Schmitz

VA
CG/SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Emma
Schmitz CG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Western Albemarle
|
VA
Rankings Update: Top 2026 Newcomers
Another up and coming player in the western part of Virginia. Very good athlete that can do a lot...
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Washington and Lee
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Emma Schmitz

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State: Virginia
School: Western Albemarle
Club: WV Thunder (Riego) S40
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Alahna Preston

Alahna Preston

VA
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Alahna
Preston SG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Franklin County
|
VA
Rankings Update: Top 2026 Newcomers
Alahna is an athletic player who brings good size to the wing position. Her offensive versatility makes her very...
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Alahna Preston

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State: Virginia
School: Franklin County
Club: VA Impact
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