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Hidden Gems in the New 2026 Rankings

Hidden Gems in the New 2026 Rankings
Earl Austin
Earl Austin January 18, 2025 @ 07:53 PM
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Tyesha Phillips
Tyesha Phillips 5'9" | SF | 2026
MO
Taylor Pierson
Taylor Pierson 5'9" | SF | 2026
MO
Leah White
Leah White 6'1" | SF | 2026
MO
Marian Dabney
Marian Dabney 6'0" | SF | 2026
MO
Jaryn Hatcher
Jaryn Hatcher 5'11" | PF/SF | 2026
MO
Olivia Cross
Olivia Cross 5'5" | CG | 2026
MO
Ashley Hilton
Ashley Hilton 5'9" | SF | 2026
MO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. Here is a look at some of the hidden gems in the rankings that are operating under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["611042"],"_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-678c46caad127"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'0 forward who is one of the top players in the Class 1 ranks. She is excellent around the basket and she operates from the high post effectively. She is averaging 22 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in leading Green City to a 9-1 record this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["458957"],"_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-678c46caad187"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'9 forward who is having an excellent career in the Jefferson County area. After helping lead the Hawks to a district championship last season, she has followed up with a big season in which she is averaging 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1124559"],"_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-678c46caad1e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'9 small forward who is a good athlete who plays under control. She impacts play at both end of the court very well. She is currently averaging 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["857354"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":638887,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-678c47c545a2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'0 forward who is a matchup problem for defenses with her height, length and versatile skill set. She is averaging 16 points, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks a game. She has followed her two older brothers as standouts at Milan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["493486"],"_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-678c47c545a7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A talented guard who was an important cog in the Bearcats run to the Class 1 state championship game last season. She is a quality ball handler and passer who can knock down shots from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["983015"],"_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-678c47c545ac6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'9 wing player who excels on both ends of the court with her length and athleticism. She is disruptive on defense at the top of the zone with her ability to get steals and deflections. She slashes in the lane well and she can shoot it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["983013"],"_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-678c480b71819"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'1 forward who operates very well on the perimeter with her size and skill level. She seals well and she has good moves to score in the post. She can also hit jumpers from the high post. She is also a solid ball handler.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. Here is a look at some of the hidden gems in the rankings that are operating under the radar.

Jaryn Hatcher

Jaryn Hatcher

MO
PF/SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2026
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Jaryn
Hatcher PF/SF
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Green City R-1
|
MO
Hidden Gems in the New 2026 Rankings
A 6’0 forward who is one of the top players in the Class 1 ranks. She is excellent...
Written by Earl Austin
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Jaryn Hatcher

Twitter
State: Missouri
School: Green City R-1
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Highlights

Ashley Hilton

Ashley Hilton

MO
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Ashley
Hilton SF
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Hillsboro
|
MO
Hidden Gems in the New 2026 Rankings
A 5’9 forward who is having an excellent career in the Jefferson County area. After helping lead the...
Written by Earl Austin
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Ashley Hilton

Twitter
State: Missouri
School: Hillsboro
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Tyesha Phillips

Tyesha Phillips

MO
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Tyesha
Phillips SF
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
McCluer South-Berkeley
|
MO
Hidden Gems in the New 2026 Rankings
A 5’9 small forward who is a good athlete who plays under control. She impacts play at both...
Written by Earl Austin
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
Prep Girls Hoops

Tyesha Phillips

Instagram
State: Missouri
School: McCluer South-Berkeley
Club: Lady Brad Beal Elite
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Highlights

Marian Dabney

Marian Dabney

MO
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Marian
Dabney SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Milan
|
MO
Hidden Gems in the New 2026 Rankings
A 6’0 forward who is a matchup problem for defenses with her height, length and versatile skill set....
Written by Earl Austin
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Prep Girls Hoops

Marian Dabney

State: Missouri
School: Milan
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Olivia Cross

Olivia Cross

MO
CG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Olivia
Cross CG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Northeast (Cairo)
|
MO
Hidden Gems in the New 2026 Rankings
A talented guard who was an important cog in the Bearcats run to the Class 1 state championship...
Written by Earl Austin
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Olivia Cross

State: Missouri
School: Northeast (Cairo)
Club: Missouri Phenom
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Taylor Pierson

Taylor Pierson

MO
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Taylor
Pierson SF
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Carrollton
|
MO
Hidden Gems in the New 2026 Rankings
A 5’9 wing player who excels on both ends of the court with her length and athleticism. She...
Written by Earl Austin
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Taylor Pierson

State: Missouri
School: Carrollton
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Leah White

Leah White

MO
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Leah
White SF
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Buffalo
|
MO
Hidden Gems in the New 2026 Rankings
A 6’1 forward who operates very well on the perimeter with her size and skill level. She seals...
Written by Earl Austin
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Leah White

State: Missouri
School: Buffalo
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