2026 Rankings Update: New Names Part 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five more newbies added to bring the total to 15, next update is in the first quarter of next year, here ya go</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1097316"],"_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-67597dc890a8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kirby was, how did I put it<strong> "a pleasant surprise"</strong> to help start the season in the <strong>Kickoff Classic<em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/11/game-1-standouts-hastings-vs-hardin-jefferson-kickoffclassic/"> see evaluation here </a></em></strong>yet she had a breakout performance at the <strong>Texas Jamboree</strong> showing me the multitude of things she brought to the table a month later <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/12/2026-stock-risers-texasjamboree/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong> She's heady and plays within herself yet she also wants the ball under pressure </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648988"],"_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-67597dc890af5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gross pops onto the chart after mesmerizing me with her skillset earlier in the season during the<strong> PGH Dynasty Regional Kickoff </strong>last April when she made the <strong>All-Tournament</strong> squad <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/04/16u-all-tournament-team-pghdynastyregionkickoff/">see evaluation here </a></em></strong>yet at the Conroe Lady Tiger Classic she gave me another look <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/04/16u-all-tournament-team-pghdynastyregionkickoff/">see evaluation here </a></em></strong>The thing about it is that she moves well and can play multiple positions, on both ends so yeah, the upside will have her making a jump next time around </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057224"],"_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-67597dc890b3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Archer was caught via<strong> LIVESTREAM </strong>last season and I mentioned her being "poised under pressure" and could knock down the long ball "catch and shoot" included <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/02/6a-region-2-game-setting-stage-for-playoffs/">see evaluation here </a></em></strong>and again, via <strong>LIVESTREAM</strong>, I see she added the pull-up jumper showing she could knock it down multiple ways while being defended <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/11/crosstown-rivalry-highlights-tuesday-action/">see evaluation here </a></em></strong>Hopefully I get to see her live, I love seeing players away from the ball but the bottom line is she can shoot it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1039212"],"_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-67597dc890b85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Willis gave me a nice first look at the PGH Expo <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/10/team-4-review-pghexpotx/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong> which is why I always say to "familiarize yourself with my schedule on where I'll be" <strong><em><a href="https://girlzprepreport.com/upcomingevents/">read more</a></em></strong> I know defenders needed to know where she was because she came from out of nowhere to make plays and showed she could get the job done both in the set as well as "baseline to baseline", "on the ball", yet she also scored off the dribble and dropped the jumper from outside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1002281"],"_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-67597dc890bca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams has been plagued by minor injuries which is why she's just getting on here but she's a key component in how far her team will go and since she's healthy, she can make a gigantic jump, and here's why. She's just under the magic number yet outrebounds taller players and scores over them around the basket, hands and footwork were clicking the last time I saw her. She also defends and understands how to ignite the break </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->