2026 New Additions Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The North Carolina site updated the 2026 rankings last week.&nbsp; There were some new names that we have already mentioned, but that definitely wasn't the full list.&nbsp; Let's take a look at some new additions to the watch list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["885640"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eParis Barber is a nice force to have on the block.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can step in front of people trying to get to the basket blocking their shot or deflecting passes to grab the steal.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe's tough on the boards, too, cleaning up the glass on both ends of the court.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer ability to read the floor and determine the best path to the basket is fun to watch as she can drive to the hoop or make a move and score off the pass.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["885663"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eMadison Smith has the length and quickness that make her a defensive threat all over the court.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe can block shots and passes in the paint, and she has a quick close out around the perimeter making sure opposing players don't have easy shots from deep.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eOn offense, she is constantly moving to get the open look.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe has some nice spin moves that she can create open looks for her.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["866497"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eKendal Beekman is another lengthy player who can position herself perfectly to be a nuisance on defense.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe knows when to front an opponent or knock the ball away with her hands.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eOn the other end, she is constantly moving flashing in the paint looking for the pass to score some points.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["885665"],"_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=u0022p1u0022u003eKennedi Hamner is a problem on the boards, especially on the offensive glass as she can clean them up scoring her points off of these second chances.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eShe knows how to find the ball getting to the open areas being ready for the pass.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHer ability to read her opponents on defense is fun to watch as she can jump in front of passes to grab the steal.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6615b8876a2b3"} /-->