2026 Rankings Update: New Additions Along the Perimeter
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These are a few new additions to the 2026 list, particularly due to their impact along the perimeter. Either through high volume floor spacing or valuable facilitating responsibilities, these guards have found ways to be impactful for their programs. Rylee…
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Continue ReadingThese are a few new additions to the 2026 list, particularly due to their impact along the perimeter. Either through high volume floor spacing or valuable facilitating responsibilities, these guards have found ways to be impactful for their programs.
9.6 PPG
3.9 RPG
1.9 SPG
Tasked with a large portion of shot attempts for Lewis-Palmer, Edmondson brings intrigue as a perimeter shotmaker. Slated into a much larger role this past season, the guard has taken the opportunity in stride. A willing shooter off the catch, she does a great job having opponents make hard closeouts, forcing opponent rotations if she looks to drive off a pump fake.
24.1 PPG
6.6 RPG
3.7 APG
An active downhill initiator, Fairchild will be a perimeter playmaker worth following out in the small mountain town of Creede. Drawing an impressive 171 free throws this season, she does an excellent job leveraging her handle to take advantage of driving lanes.
13.7 PPG
4.6 RPG
2.8 APG
34% 3P
Lucero is a well rounded offensive guard, capable as a threat behind the arc or from inside the paint. She takes what the defense gives her, actively attacking open space within a rotating defense.
16.8 PPG
2.9 RPG
A capable shotmaker within the mid-range and out along the perimeter, Brustkern is among the productive 2026s within 3A basketball right now. Productive on great efficiency inside the arc, she brings great decision making and skill to the table. She will have plenty of opportunities to showcase her talents, already one of the best guards in 3A.
6.7 PPG
3.4 RPG
34% 3P
A pure shooter, Madden is tasked as another floor spacer with Ralston Valley’s perimeter centric offense. An excellent complementary option for this group, she is always a threat as a release valve on knockout passes. Among the leaders for made threes among 2026s, Madden continues to show intrigue through her second season. Her continued growth as a facilitator will be worth following, likely tasked as a secondary playmaker next to upcoming guard Santana Sabus Santana Sabus 5’9″ | PG Ralston Valley | 2027 State CO .
6.8 PPG
3 APG
83% FT
Alfaro was quick to make the extra pass for Ralston Valley’s dynamic perimeter creators. Accurately finding teammates in tight windows and in their shooting pocket, Alfaro has been excellent assisting this team in their offensive engine. When taking advantage of driving lanes, Alfaro is active getting deep into the paint to draw contact, a dependable perimeter playmaker now and in the future. She can knock down the open triple when provided the space, certainly a threat behind the line.