Big Rings- Bigs in the 2026 Class!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All music lovers, do you guys remember that Drake and Future song Big Rings? The chorus goes as follows:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>‘Cause I got a really big team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And they need some really big rings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They need some really nice things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Better be coming with no strings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Better be coming with no strings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So today that chorus got me hooked. In the 2026 class, they got some really nice players, they got some kids who already have some big rings (shout out to [player_tooltip player_id='513228' first='Kimora' last='Fields'] cause all she is doing is adding rings to her fingers), but this class has some really big girls in the class that can do work. I am talking about big who are game changers. Yes, you all know the big timers such as [player_tooltip player_id='513228' first='Kimora' last='Fields'], [player_tooltip player_id='513229' first='Faye' last='Williams'], and so forth. No matter the classification, all across the state we got some girls who could make a really big team in the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look, you can't teach height, length, speed, ect. You can increase your speed to some degree, but for the most part, a lot of this is genetic and I could be wrong. The good Lord didn't bless me with 6'3 genes, however, I could blow past you in a heartbeat. When I think about these bigs, I just shake my head cause you got a game plan for these girls. Shoot, not just these bigs, any bigs. You see the size and its “hey, what do I have to do to get them away from the rim.” Coaches think like this a lot. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Within the 2026 class we have uncovered some girls who have some size about them. For one, their size alone stands out, however they have game to go along with it as well. These girls are juggernauts in the paint but have a little extra something to their game as well. The 2026s have some big things about this class. Here are some girls who are headlining the junior class of this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["636395"],"_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e067be345fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Talented big who plays with a motor on her. She can stretch the floor and attack from the perimeter, unleashing a nice face up game to go along with her ball handling ability. She's heavy on the boards on both ends, offensively  getting putbacks, defensively, starting transition breaks. She runs the floor well, getting easy layup opportunities. She blocks shots, gets steals, just very active. A solid kid who is on an upwards trajectory.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513278"],"_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-66e067be34696"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big body in the post who takes up a lot of real estate. She has amazing footwork around the blocks where she can unleash many back to the basket moves. Works well in high-low situations, where she can knock down the 15 footer or finish around the rim. Defensively, she is big on the boards. I love her ability to defend the opposition downlow and block shots. She's tough in the interior and a solid contributor who will help lead the Lady Lions to new heights.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513231"],"_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-66e067be34702"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strong interior post player who finishes through contact. Has a nice arsenal of moves that she possesses in her bag. She can utilize many over the shoulder moves, counter moves, will face up and shoot a nice mid-range shot. She has a super soft touch to her shot, which seems to always find the bottom of the net. She anticipates well, and seems to always be in the right spot for second chance opportunities. Defensively, she is big-time on the boards. She blocks shots, eliminates second chances, and just causes havoc in the paint. A solid two-way player who is primed to have a breakout year.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513245"],"_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-66e067be34767"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">High motor kid who plays the game at a high level. She is a game changer who can stretch the floor as well as play on the interior. Has range to her game, but when she is around the bucket, is where she makes her money. She can score it from all 3 levels, but down low, she's a beast. She is a high level rebounder on both ends, can block shots, and gets up and down the floor great in transition. This kid is special and the more she works at her game, the more dominant she will become. Versatile kid with a lot of upside.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["636393"],"_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-66e067be347cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big-time athlete who is a solid two-way player. Offensively, she is tough inside the arc. Displaying a nice face up game to go along with her back to the basket abilities, she is hard to deal with in the painted area. Great at getting second chance opportunities for her ball club, she's always in the right spot at the right time. Defensively, she is super tough, eliminating the opposition by not letting them get to their landing spots, blocking shots, grabbing boards. This kid has grown over the years and she will continue on this upwards swing as this year is going to be her year to breakout. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->