AZ’s Best: Top Centers in the Class of 2026 (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the next part of our series breaking down the top bigs in the class of 2026 in Arizona. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Part 1:</strong> <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/azs-best-top-centers-in-the-class-of-2026-part-1/">AZ's Best: Top Centers in the Class of 2026 (Part 1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When evaluating centers, it's important to envision their game at the next level and how it translates. What are their strengths, and weaknesses and how much room for expanding their game is there? With how modernized the game has become with passing or floor spacing bigs, it's important to factor that into the equation as well. You can't teach size, but you can evaluate it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's dive into the next group of the Top '26 Centers in Arizona entering the 2024-25 season. Enjoy part two. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["837761"],"_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-66f9bdb57cadf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elliott is our sixth-ranked center in the class of 2026. The 6'1" incoming junior is fresh off a strong sophomore season and summer of club ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a sophomore on Varsity, she appeared in 21 games for Deer Valley a season ago. She is now on Dream City Christian entering her junior campaign. The multi-sport athlete has shown to be agile and moves well for her position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She put up 4.9 points, and 4.1 rebounds on 46% shooting from the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Cedric Cobb <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/09/the-expo-top-rebounders/">wrote this about her at the EXPO</a>: "Brooke was a force on the glass throughout the event. She set up shop in the paint and consistently established good rebounding position in the paint."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["605124"],"_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-66f9bdb57cb6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Juan is next on our center list, coming in as our 39th overall prospect and seventh-best center in '26. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 23 games last season, Juan posted 10.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 0.7 steals per game on an absurd 67% clip from the field. She has the ability to score in the interior and strong footwork. The rebounding must improve (and should) in a larger role as a junior this season for San Carlos. We'll be monitoring her game closely this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Juan last appeared in Gregg Rosenberg's <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/05/2025-27-rankings-top-5s/">piece in May</a> "<em>(Off the Radar) Hard to Defend in the Paint</em>." She is due for a big junior season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["846850"],"_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-66f9bdb57cbf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Termansen stands at 6'1", providing size in the interior for Phoenix Country Day. Entering her junior season, she is ranked as our 8th overall center and sits inside our top 50 overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Termansen appeared in 17 games for Phoenix Country Day last season, posting 2.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 0.4 steals per game. She should be more involved during her junior season and looks to solidify herself as one of the top interior threats in the state. Her ability to contest shots and grab rebounds stands out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807101"],"_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-66f9bdb57cc68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Helterbran comes in at number nine in our center ranking for the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our Gregg Rosenberg highlighted Helterbran as a player who was "<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/05/2025-27-rankings-top-5s/">Hard to Defend in the Paint</a></em></strong>" and Cedric Cobb wrote about her being a <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/04/2026-newcomers-pt-3/">"true post player"</a> in that she prefers to play with her back to the basket. She has a good shooting touch around the rim. She knows how to use her size once she gets good position. She is a good rebounder in and out of her area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has caught the attention of our staff and will be a player we will monitor closely this season during her junior year at Perry.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["659947"],"_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-66f9be77a5571"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Billan comes in as our 10th-ranked center in the class of 2026. The rising junior stands at 6'0" and will patrol the interior for Higley this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has shown the ability to snag rebounds, averaging 4.9 rebounds per game and blocking one shot per game for Higley in 23 contests. Billan also averaged nearly a steal and assist per game as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Billan is a force inside, controlling the paint, and knows how to use her size to her advantage. We look forward to covering her this season as she is poised for a big year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->