December Rankings Update: 2026 Double-Double Threats

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As expected, the 2024 high school season is off to a thrilling start. Since our September rankings update, Danyle and I have been actively evaluating prospects across the state. We found several new 2026 prospects and observed others who impressed us mightily, which resulted in a higher ranking. Here are a few power-forward prospects who have proven they are consistent threats to produce points and rebounds for their teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"12122","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"3","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6766e78d81198"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rankings Risers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["614647"],"_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-6766e6cc86ee9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marianna is a powerful forward who energizes the Pioneers with her gritty defensive presence and relentless rebounding. Marianna fights for offensive rebound putbacks, knocks down mid-range jumpers, and drives hard to the rim. She earned a noticeable boost in our rankings by being a difference-maker on both ends of the court against skilled competition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/11/lbi-mitten-opening-2026-attention-grabbers/">Read More About Marianna</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773894"],"_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-6766e6cc86f4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaitlyn has length, offensive skills, and a smooth outside shot that make her a next-level target at the forward position. Kaitlyn is solid in the paint as a finisher, rebounder, and defender. She drills 3s for the Vikings' and uses good footwork to face-up for straight-line drives to the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/12/second-team-all-showcase-at-swartz-creek/">Read More About Kaitlyn</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["924008"],"_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-6766e6cc86f94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you like hard-nosed toughness and scrappy basketball then you have to love Kate as a forward prospect. As a former rugby player I have a special appreciation of how Kate's rugby instincts show up on the basketball court. She battles for rebounds and 50/50 balls, drives hard to the basket, and forms a wall on defense. The exciting development in Kate's game is her improvement as a 3-point shooter. She knocked down multiple 3s for the Rams recently and is progressing as a perimeter threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/msu-team-camp-making-sparty-proud-pt-1/">Read More About Kate</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Addition</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1096036"],"_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-6766e6cc86fd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kinsey is a high-motor forward who leads the Patriots on both ends of the floor. Her knack for the ball and determination has resulted in multiple double-doubles this season including 18 pts, 16 rebs against Walled Lake Central, 16 pts, 10 rebs against Salem, and 25 pts, 13 rebs against Walled Lake Western. She hits jumpers, finishes putbacks, and secures positioning for rebounds. Kinsey earned a ranking and is on track to be an All-Conference caliber player again this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/12/the-patriots-march-to-victory/">Read More About Kinsey</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->