New 2026 To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's another week this month which means another class saw some updates with their rankings in North Carolina.  The class of 2026 saw some changes in the rankings including the addition of these guards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["922561"],"_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-666b9b58b231a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='922561' first='Kate' last='Shryock'] is excellent at showing off how fundamentals are important to winning basketball games.  She anticipates passes on defense constantly keeping her head on a swivel.  On offense, she uses shot fakes and jab steps to get the open look, and she knows how to make defenders shift to get the opening for her teammates.  She's aggressive attacking the hoop not backing down from any contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["922574"],"_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-666b9b58b23c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='922574' first='Wynne' last='Kinahan'] is always moving on offense looking for ways to be an asset on the court.  She attacks the open lanes in transition being able to make a play off the pass, and she has some nice handles, too, that she uses to create her own open look.  Her ball fakes are sure to get defenders off of her as she makes the jumper or she hits her teammate in stride as they flash to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["922583"],"_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-666b9b58b2439"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='922583' first='Teanna' last='Keenan'] is aggressive and fun to watch on both ends.  She attacks the basket being able to make some strong plays at the rim.  She makes the same strong moves on the other end being able to block shots and intercept passes.  She doesn't need to be right by the rim to score, though, as she has a nice shot from around the perimeter.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["922585"],"_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-666b9b58b24ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='922585' first='Kaiya' last='Bond'] is versatile on the court being able to guard a wide range of players whether she is keeping up with guards around the perimeter or protecting the rim from the block.  She knows what role she is to play each time she steps on the court being able to fit right in with whatever group she is playing with.  She constantly makes cuts knowing how to get the open look and use her quickness and outstretched hands to get some plays going.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->