2026 New Additions Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 rankings were updated this week.  While there wasn't much of a shake up in the actual rankings, we did add some new names that you should know.  These sophomores had excellent high school seasons and are certainly going to continue that over the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875745"],"_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 class=u0022p1u0022u003eMalia Graham was a big reason her East Columbus team made it to the state championship, and I don't just mean big due to her height.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe is quick with her decision making knowing exactly what to do off the pass using jab steps or shot fakes to lose her defenders getting around them easily to bank the ball off the glass.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe protects the basket on the other end hustling back blocking shots with ease, and she uses her length to deflect passes inhibiting her opponents from getting a play going.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["885648"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eRihanna Hunt is another lengthy player who still somehow sneaks behind her defenders making her an easy target with high, outstretched hands.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe sees the floor well, too, especially working from the high post making the dish opposite to her teammates or finding someone underneath the basket.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can go to work herself scoring off the dribble showing off some quick spin moves and using her nice footwork to get into the right position.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["885652"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eJada Vanderhorst is another player from a state championship runner up team.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe does a nice job handling things in the paint for her team, and it is a common thing to see her score in double digits.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe works hard on both ends of the court finding ways to come down with rebounds, and she knows exactly how to make her adjustments to score off of offensive boards.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["885668"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eClaire Frank is a workhorse constantly moving and finding ways to make plays on the court.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can handle the ball bringing it up the court for her team, or she can step out moving without the ball attacking the gaps and shifting the defense.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe will dive on the floor going after loose balls, and she gets inside for rebounds on both ends.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can knock down her shot on all levels working off the pass or off the dribble creating her own space.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-660f53efef2f8"} /-->