UPDATED 2026 Palmetto State Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops has once again UPDATED the 2026 Palmetto State Rankings. Well, who were some players that made some moves? How many players made the list this time around?<strong><em> SUBSCRIBE today to stay informed with all the latest coverage in 2026 Palmetto State Class. Use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837986,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/01/eZy-Watermark_13-01-2024_08-36-12-4930PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-837986" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='350281' first='Celena' last='Grant']</strong> stays the top of the 2026 Palmetto State Class. Grant brings good versatility to the floor for the North Augusta HS Lady Yellow Jackets. Celena is the current #1 player in the Palmetto State Class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":961899,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/IMG_9833-crop-3388x2225-1722865037.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-961899" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496215' first='Ayona' last='Alexander']</strong> is wearing a new uniform at Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill. Ayona is the #2 ranked player in the 2026 Palmetto State. She and the Lady Lancers will play an upgraded schedule this season under Head Coach John Edwards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":928791,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_20-06-2024_10-28-36-9480AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-928791" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='468191' first='Zara' last='Leamon']</strong> lands in the #3 slot from Mauldin HS. Leamon had a strong summer with the Lady Mavericks and brings a good skill set to the floor at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":857860,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/02/eZy-Watermark_20-02-2024_07-00-55-7450AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-857860" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451803' first='AVA' last='RUSH']</strong> makes the move to #4 after a solid Grassroots and High School season this summer. Rush currently has offers from Coastal Carolina University, Furman, Marshall University and West Georgia. Ava a big wing plays at First Baptist in Charleston.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":925731,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/eZy-Watermark_16-06-2024_11-02-22-4920AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-925731" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258130' first='Ava' last='Owens']</strong> rounds out the Top 5 at Greenville HS. Owens a volleyball player in the fall will be wearing a Lady Red Raiders uniform this season. She previously played at nearby Pickens HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Checkout the new rankings and see where you landed. 149 players made the list this time around here at Prep Girls Hoops. SUBSCRIBE today for best coverage all season long in the Palmetto State. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->