5 Must See Prospects This Summer-Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are at the home stretch of the travel season. Take a look at five 2026's to put eyes on this Summer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["379876"],"_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-6682031b0eb96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='379876' first='Kylee' last='Steffen'] is a 5-9 guard with good size and big-time scoring ability. She averaged almost 12 PPG along with 4.5 RPG and was a key contributor for Owen County last season. Steffen is a threat to score no matter where she is on the floor. She can knock down shots from beyond the arc, displays good foot work on the low block, and knows how to draw contact off the dribble that often leads to a basket and a trip to the foul line where she shoots a solid 70%.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>AAU Team:</strong> <em>Cincy JR Tar Heels</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Next Stop:</strong> <em>The Run 4 Roses</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376792"],"_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-6682031b0ec11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='376792' first='Lily' last='Brown'] averaged a team-leading 10.7 PPG along with 10.3 RPG for Eastern last season. She is a dominant force in the interior and is capable of putting up a double-double on any given night. Brown moves well for her size, has impeccable footwork, and a soft touch around the rim. She is a very good screen and roll player that can step out and shoot the three; and a relentless rebounder that also takes pride in protecting the rim on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>AAU Team:</strong> <em>[program_tooltip program_id='712643' first='Louisville' last='Lady Trojans'] 2026</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Next Stop: </strong><em>The Run 4 Roses</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647296"],"_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-6682031b0ec72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='647296' first='Kaylee' last='Mills'] is a high IQ guard that impacts the game on both ends of the floor. She has a sweet shooting stroke from 3-point range and is always ready to let it fly; and capable of making multiple threes per contest. She scores well in transition and her activity and instincts on defense allows her to get steals that lead to points the other way. She also sees the floor very well and knows how to put her teammates in position to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>AAU Team:</strong> <em>Cincy Swish Chialastri 2026</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Next Stop:</strong> <em>The Run 4 Roses</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["502280"],"_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-6682031b0ecd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='502280' first='Reagan' last='Gregonis'] is a left-handed wing with a solid all-around game. She has a smooth shooting stroke from the outside and is good at getting downhill as a slasher. Gregonis is a tough perimeter defender that uses her long arms and lateral quickness to keep ball handlers at bay as well as active hands to pick pockets. She is also a good teammate, that is very coachable, and loves to compete. Gregonis looks better and better every time I see her play and seems like is starting to come into her own. (Featured Image)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>AAU Team:</strong> <em>WV Thunder 16U Barnes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["502283"],"_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-6682031b0ed2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='502283' first='Shyla' last='Kidd'] is high energy guard that makes plays on both sides of the ball. She is a very good 3-point shooter and has a quick first-step that allows her to beat defenders off the dribble if she is played to close. Kidd is a good facilitator that always looks to get others involved and a pest on defense that creates turnovers and comes up with steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AAU Team:</strong> <em>Arctic Rush 2026</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Next Stop:</strong> <em>The Run 4 Roses</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->