Talented 4s and 5s in the 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we look at some of the players who bring the power to the 2026 rankings. These players not only bring the physical play, but many have athleticism, ball handling skills, and a perimeter game as well as in the paint. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='865383' first='Jadore' last='Hayes'] was&nbsp; a boss on the court last season, averaging over 20 points per game and 20 rebounds.&nbsp; She was the 6th highest scorer in the State in the 2026 class . She also posted 20 doubles doubles en route to a very productive Sophomore campaign. Hayes is one of the top forwards and players in the entire State of Florida.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='751625' first='Terrell' last='McCoy'] enters this year ranking at number 20 and one&nbsp; of the top power forwards in the 2026 class. &nbsp; She was a strong inside presence for her team last season and she went toe to toe with some of the top forwards and centers on the first coast and in the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She is strong in the paint and can get to the rim with great success. McCoy can also play and score through contact and often has to. She can also pass the ball and is very smart in the basketball court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514584' first='Casey' last='O'Connell'] has played well this AAU season and she is coming off of a Player of the year award in her District.  The power forward has talent and it extends beyond the paint.  O'Connell can fill it up from anywhere on the court and she  is deadly from behind the three point line.  She is probably one of the top stretch fours in any class in the State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='463719' first='Yahri' last='Tyler']&nbsp; averaged a double double (11.8 rebounds,&nbsp; 14.4 points) last season and hit the coveted mark 17 times as a true Freshman.&nbsp; Tyler can also score the ball in the painted area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='906109' first='Herva' last='Brutus'] was impressive during the May evaluation period and really stood out.&nbsp; Brutus had an excellent season last year, averaging&nbsp; a double double (14.6 points and 13.4 rebounds per game).&nbsp; During the evaluation period, Brutus rebounded well and had some nice putbacks on the offensive glass.&nbsp; She&nbsp; displayed some&nbsp; good hands and good speed on the break, and showed the capacity to successfully finish in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='633529' first='Mia' last='Chandler'] has played&nbsp; very well and her ability to score on the blocks has been solid. &nbsp; Chandler has a nice drop step and also a good up and under move.&nbsp; Her quickness allows her to put her defender at a disadvantage.&nbsp; Chandler rebounds well and&nbsp; is a beast on the offensive glass.&nbsp; Her ability to run the floor in transition sets her apart at the 4 position. &nbsp; She also has the ability to take it coast to coast after a rebound or steal.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='656074' first='Ar'Nayshia' last='Griffin'] is another versatile power forward in the 2026 rankings.&nbsp; Griffin can handle the ball and if anyone on this list could play three to four positions, it would be her.&nbsp; She has a nice short range jumper,&nbsp; a quick step to the rim, and she can rebound the ball.&nbsp; She&nbsp; averaged a double double last season with an output of 17.2 points and 11.2 points per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514521' first='Brie' last='McCoy'] (COVER) has played well during the July Live period and has been dominant on the blocks. &nbsp; McCoy has shown the ability to destroy single coverage and has shown she can pass the ball out of the double team.&nbsp; McCoy rebounds the ball well and does a good joy of getting out on the break.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->