2026 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 was updated this week in the hoop state.  There were quite a few names added to the list, so let's see another round of juniors that you should be keeping your eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1106264"],"_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-67636e16a6be8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1106264' first='Alani' last='Smith-Rogers'] is ready for a big season after missing some time with an injury last year.  She had a big summer averaging double digits in points.  She's an asset on both ends of the court grabbing rebounds, and she isn't scared to swat away at some shots blocking her opponents from scoring at the rim.  She expands the floor knocking down her shot from deep as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1106273"],"_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-67636e16a6c5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1106273' first='Imani' last='Shelton'] is very tough in the paint, especially on defense being able to block shots with ease.  Her length deflects passes and makes it difficult for anyone to get a play going in the lane or even get up the court.  On offense, she moves well all across the paint playing the high post and shifting down to the block for the low position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1106280"],"_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-67636e16a6cd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1106280' first='Kaitlyn' last='Hensley'] is a dynamic ball handler who can score on all levels.  She is quick with the ball knowing how to attack the gaps, and she makes plays for her teammates hitting them with the perfect pass.  Her tough defense is sure to bring full court pressure knocking the ball away from her opponents and taking the steal the other direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1106285"],"_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-67636e16a6d29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It's going to be a common thing for [player_tooltip player_id='1106285' first='Jayla' last='Brower'] to hit double digits in points with her ability to knock it down from deep.  She hits some clutch shots as well knowing right when to make a play to bring some energy to her team.  She flies all over the court being ready to get a loose ball, and she finds the openings with ease being ready to shoot or make the drive to the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->