2026 New Additions Part I
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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…
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
Malia 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. She 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. She 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.
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Rihanna Hunt is another lengthy player who still somehow sneaks behind her defenders making her an easy target with high, outstretched hands. She sees the floor well, too, especially working from the high post making the dish opposite to her teammates or finding someone underneath the basket. She 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.
Jada Vanderhorst is another player from a state championship runner up team. She 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. She 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.
Claire Frank is a workhorse constantly moving and finding ways to make plays on the court. She 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. She will dive on the floor going after loose balls, and she gets inside for rebounds on both ends. She can knock down her shot on all levels working off the pass or off the dribble creating her own space.