2026 Rankings Update: New Names Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New names for the 2026 group, here's part 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["678719"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66706347d76eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yates was reclassified from the 2025 class and went on a PGH Circuit tear falling into a double-double waiting-to-happen category. Well, she already was yet she's even more powerful inside the paint scoring with players hanging on her. I guess her lateral movement needs to be mentioned as she's also doing a good job defending outside the paint, inside is already solid, plus she's showing the midrange and scoring off the dribble better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["907767"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66706347d7747"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mier made a huge debut yet based on her progression and upside, I expect her to keep climbing, and here's why. She stands above "the magic number" and is doing everything more fluidly, like scoring off the dribble after contact as well as around the basket, putbacks included. She rebounds on both ends and even handles the ball afterward, and watching her go coast to coast to score or dish has been playing over and over in my head. Her mid to long-range is also a big plus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["923673"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66706347d77aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sodek made my<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/06/shooting-exhibitions-from-tjshowcase/"> Shooters article from #TJShowcase</a></em></strong> after putting on one of the best scoring performances down the stretch to help her team win the game. Yes, she could always drop the long ball so I was happy to see her scoring off the dribble and finishing after the lick. She's a "long and athletic" guard and used her length to get her shot off over defenders around the basket. Her court vision has jumped up, and so has her half-court defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["506286"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66706347d77f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mancha is a player I lost track of and I was happy to catch back up with her because she was filled with potential on my initial sighting. Well, that upside is showing and the cool part is that she has even more. Even though she stands just below "the magic number" she plays as if she's taller and watching her use positioning to rebound on both ends, along with "hands and footwork" to finish deserves the #THROWBACK hashtag. Her interior defense was solid and she faced the basket and scored </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["902948"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66706347d782d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexander closed the deal at<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/05/17u-division-eye-catchers-duelforthedynasty/"> #DuelForTheDynasty </a></em></strong>on where she would be listed but it was going to happen after the<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/01/new-faces-mansfield-spring-creek-invitational/"> Mansfield Spring Creek Invitational</a></em></strong>. Her club team name fits perfectly as she showed she could TAKEOVER games on either end and watching her hit a big shot with a hand in her face or play the passing lane and score or dish, both were huge momentum changers. She also showed she could score in droves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/texas/rankings/2026-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><em>Click here to view the updated 2026 Texas Rankings!</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->