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2026 Rankings Update- Newcomers Pt.1

2026 Rankings Update- Newcomers Pt.1
The rankings for the Kansas Class of 2027 have been updated.
Haleigh Behnken
Haleigh Behnken February 10, 2025 @ 04:00 PM
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Peyton Butler
Peyton Butler 5'6" | CG/SG | 2026
OH
Taylyn Banta
Taylyn Banta 5'9" | SF | 2026
OH
Takira Walker
Takira Walker 5'1" | PG/SG | 2026
OH
Claudia Hoehne
Claudia Hoehne 6'2" | C/PF | 2026
OH
Sophia Kraus
Sophia Kraus 6'1" | C | 2026
OH
Natalie Harrington
Natalie Harrington 6'1" | C | 2026
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're kicking the month off with the newest and latest rankings for the newcomers of the class of 2026, which is loaded with talent and skill!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1161555"],"_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-67aa143deca75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claudia is an excellent player around the rim and is highly athletic and capable of out rebounding her defenders. She's&nbsp;stronger than she appears, has good floor vision. She can block and change shots since she is so long and quick at switching hands while the ball is in her hand. She can handle the ball&nbsp;in the paint and can score through multiple of defenders. Excellent footwork around the rim and a good wingspan. Claudia will be making her debut at number 74 in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131517"],"_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-67aa143decb0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harrington is notorious for causing havoc on the court both ends to remind you; she makes plays happen on both ends of the court.&nbsp;She has excellent footwork and hands, is an aggressive rebounder, has strong fundamentals, and just understands how to put the basket in! Very high IQ for the game, she can get steals by her stellar defense then score on the other end. Knows how to create contact and get to the free-throw line. Making a debut at number 82!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1161558"],"_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-67aa143decb63"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great at scoring from the perimeter, capable of making any shot outside or inside the paint. She shows&nbsp;the capacity to be a reliable contributor by playing the game with passion and intensity. She's a team player and gets her teammates involved, racking up the assists collum, she has a strong work ethic and can get after it defensively. In the updated rankings she will be sitting at number 87!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1162240"],"_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-67aa143decbb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Making her debut at number 88, Peyton is capable of shooting lights out from behind the three-point line. She consistently demonstrated her ability to be a danger from three-point range by moving the ball well and relocating to shoot. She is a strong and aggressive&nbsp;guard who makes things happen on both ends of the floor. She does a good job at anticipating the next pass and communicating with her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131519"],"_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-67aa143decc52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophia can knock down the three ball fast or patiently. She has&nbsp;good size and length to her which allows her to rebound the ball and score in the paint. She can smash the boards and play well in the passing lanes thanks to her wingspan. If this girl keeps putting in the hard work, she will keep improving.&nbsp;While she makes her way onto the watchlist I see this young lady making big things happen this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1161560"],"_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-67aa143decca6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Banta's defense is fantastic! Her use of pressure on the ball demonstrates a great defensive player.&nbsp;She loves to run the floor and score in transition.&nbsp;She anticipates passes rather well! Makes wise decisions during transformation. She can cause errors and take the ball to the other end for two points. She can attack the rim to score or shoot the outside shot, she can score in a variety of ways. Also coming onto the watchlist!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We're kicking the month off with the newest and latest rankings for the newcomers of the class of 2026, which is loaded with talent and skill!

Claudia Hoehne

Claudia Hoehne

OH
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2026
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Claudia
Hoehne C/PF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Russia
|
OH
2026 Rankings Update- Newcomers Pt.1
Claudia is an excellent player around the rim and is highly athletic and capable of out rebounding her...
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Claudia Hoehne

State: Ohio
School: Russia
Club: Triple Threat
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Natalie Harrington

Natalie Harrington

OH
C
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Natalie
Harrington C
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Newark Catholic
|
OH
2026 Rankings Update- Newcomers Pt.1
Harrington is notorious for causing havoc on the court both ends to remind you; she makes plays happen...
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Natalie Harrington

State: Ohio
School: Newark Catholic
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Takira Walker

Takira Walker

OH
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'1"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Takira
Walker PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'1"
HS
Federal Hocking
|
OH
2026 Rankings Update- Newcomers Pt.1
Great at scoring from the perimeter, capable of making any shot outside or inside the paint. She shows the...
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Takira Walker

State: Ohio
School: Federal Hocking
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Peyton Butler

Peyton Butler

OH
CG/SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Peyton
Butler CG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Western Brown
|
OH
2026 Rankings Update- Newcomers Pt.1
Making her debut at number 88, Peyton is capable of shooting lights out from behind the three-point line....
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Peyton Butler

State: Ohio
School: Western Brown
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Sophia Kraus

Sophia Kraus

OH
C
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Sophia
Kraus C
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
North Royalton
|
OH
2026 Rankings Update- Newcomers Pt.1
Sophia can knock down the three ball fast or patiently. She has good size and length to her which...
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Sophia Kraus

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State: Ohio
School: North Royalton
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Taylyn Banta

Taylyn Banta

OH
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Taylyn
Banta SF
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Akron Hoban
|
OH
2026 Rankings Update- Newcomers Pt.1
Banta’s defense is fantastic! Her use of pressure on the ball demonstrates a great defensive player. She loves to...
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State: Ohio
School: Akron Hoban
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