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2026 New Additions Part II

2026 New Additions Part II
Mindy McCarthy
Mindy McCarthy April 9, 2024 @ 04:55 PM
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Kennedi Hamner
Kennedi Hamner SF | 2026
NC
Madison Smith
Madison Smith 6'1" | SF | 2026
NC
Paris Barber
Paris Barber 5'8" | SF | 2026
NC
Kendal Beekman
Kendal Beekman 5'11" | SF | 2026
NC
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The North Carolina site updated the 2026 rankings last week.  There were some new names that we have already mentioned, but that definitely wasn't the full list.  Let's take a look at some new additions to the watch list.

Paris Barber

Paris Barber

NC
SF
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Paris
Barber SF
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Seventy-First
|
NC
2026 New Additions Part II
Paris Barber is a nice force to have on the block.  She can step in front of people...
Written by Mindy McCarthy
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Paris Barber

State: North Carolina
School: Seventy-First
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Madison Smith

Madison Smith

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Madison
Smith SF
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Wayne Country Day
|
NC
2026 New Additions Part II
Madison Smith has the length and quickness that make her a defensive threat all over the court.  She...
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Madison Smith

State: North Carolina
School: Wayne Country Day
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Kendal Beekman

Kendal Beekman

NC
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Kendal
Beekman SF
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Charlotte Christian School
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NC
2026 New Additions Part II
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Club: Charlotte Dream Elite
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Kennedi Hamner

Kennedi Hamner

NC
SF
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Kennedi
Hamner SF
Class
2026
HS
O'Neal School
|
NC
2026 New Additions Part II
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Kennedi Hamner

State: North Carolina
School: O'Neal School
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