2026 Rankings: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am excited to introduce some players who have raised their stock since the last update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489569"],"_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-6698313323c9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='489569' first='Alanna' last='Benoit'] is the biggest stock riser in the class. She averaged 19points and 7 rebounds last season. She is one of the best scorers in the state. Benoit efficiency scores from all 3 levels. She is active in passing lanes to create fast break opportunities. Benoit will look to lead Mandeville to another deep playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489559"],"_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-669fd28d068ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='489559' first='Asia' last='Patin'] is the new number 1 in the 2026 class. She impacts the game on both sides of the ball. Patin is a dynamic player maker on offense. She creates countless scoring opportunities for herself and teammates. She has a solid jumper and excels at creating off the bounce. On defense she is one of the states best on ball defenders. Her aggressive style of play causes ball handlers to turn the ball over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["947837"],"_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-669fd28d0694e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='947837' first='Anna' last='Richerson'] is a hidden gem in the state. She shoots the ball at a very high level. Richerson is great at anticipating and jumping passing lanes. She is one of the only upcoming juniors with a championship mvp. She looks to help Parkview Baptist 3 peat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489571"],"_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-66a7b24673994"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ke'sonja&nbsp;Nelson&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;effective&nbsp;floor&nbsp;generals&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;state.&nbsp;She&nbsp;always&nbsp;makes&nbsp;the&nbsp;correct&nbsp;reads&nbsp;on&nbsp;offense.&nbsp;Nelson&nbsp;scores at&nbsp;all&nbsp;three&nbsp;levels.&nbsp;On&nbsp;defense,&nbsp;she&nbsp;guards&nbsp;the&nbsp;opposing&nbsp;team's&nbsp;best&nbsp;guard.&nbsp;Nelson&nbsp;picks&nbsp;up&nbsp;full&nbsp;court&nbsp;and&nbsp;smoothes&nbsp;ball-handlers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["947881"],"_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-66a7b246739d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skylar&nbsp;Branch&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;big&nbsp;guard&nbsp;who&nbsp;can&nbsp;score&nbsp;at&nbsp;will.&nbsp;She&nbsp;finishes&nbsp;near&nbsp;the&nbsp;rim&nbsp;at&nbsp;a&nbsp;high&nbsp;level&nbsp;and&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;good&nbsp;jumper.&nbsp;She&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;uses&nbsp;her&nbsp;length&nbsp;on&nbsp;defense&nbsp;to&nbsp;force&nbsp;turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->