2026 Rankings: Players 16-20

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The 2026 rankings are out, and here is a look at players ranked #16-#20…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#16-Ranked Player In The 2026 Class</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='981040' first='Emma' last='Kerley']</strong> (6'0/SG/2026/Briarwood Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: emma_kerley23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Emma is a lengthy wing who can score exceptionally well from the perimeter. She has deep range and is very efficient from the field. She is not the most athletic backcourt talent but has a skill set that allows her to impact the game with her strength, which is shooting. She can put it on the floor and create her own shot, but don't expect much creation of the bounce that will get her to the cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#17-Ranked Player In The 2026 Class</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='981048' first='Kennzie' last='Smith']</strong> (5'5/CG/2026/Ider)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kennzie.smith</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kennzie is a small backcourt talent who can play on and off the ball. She is known for her ability to score big from the perimeter with her outside shooting. Her ability to knock down the trey ball makes her an asset because her defender cannot help off her, which allows driving lanes to be open. Kennzie can move over to the lead guard spot and be a secondary facilitator for the offense. She is small but makes an impact when out on the court.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#18-Ranked Player In The 2026 Class</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='475173' first='Madi-Marie' last='Grayson'] (5'6/CG/2026/Alma Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: grayson_twins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @twins_grayson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">One thing you notice about Madi when watching her is how quick she can get into her shot off the bounce or in c&amp;s opportunities. She scores it really well in her middle game and from beyond the arc. She does not have high-end burst off the dribble, but she is quick enough with the rock in her hands to get by defenders. She is productive at the lead guard spot and can orchestrate the offense, and she can slide over and be her squad's primary scoring option at the shooting guard spot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#19-Ranked Player In The 2026 Class</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='371478' first='Ally' last='Sharpe']</strong> (5'5/PG/'26/Cullman HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: allyksharpe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @allysharpe1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">One of the most potent scorers in the class is Ally, and I have been asked why she is ranked as low as she is, as many feel she is a top 10 caliber player in the state. I have no rebuttal to their questions, but she is ranked #19 for the first edition and can easily be higher by the time we drop the update. As far as her on-court play, Ally can score from all levels and has proven to go for huge numbers night in and night out. Ally is not the biggest player, but she is equipped with a scoring package ready for high-level play. She is a proven shot-creator and one of the best in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#20-Ranked Player In The 2026 Class</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">[player_tooltip player_id='981049' first='Caroline' last='Brown'] (5'10/G|F/'26/Chelsea High School) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: caroline_brown08</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @CarolineBrownsb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Caroline is a versatile player with a two-way impact. She is not the flashiest but makes winning plays on both ends of the floor. She is reliable, as she has proven her consistency over the years. She scores from all levels on offense and is disruptive on defense with her length. She could easily be a high-volume shot taker, as she has the tools to score the rock, but she is unselfish and plays within the flow of her team's concepts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->