2026: UPDATED Palmetto State Rankings (FREE)
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It's that time of the year for a UPDATE of the Palmetto State Rankings. Let's take a look a look at the 2026 Palmetto State Rankings. Who made a move? How many players made the cut this time around? SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState

#1 -
Celena Grant
Celena
Grant
5'9" | SF
North Augusta | 2026
State
SC
- North Augusta HS
Celena and the Lady Yellow Jackets (26-1) are currently still playing in the Class 4A Playoffs. She is averaging 14.4 ppg, 6.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists on this well-balanced squad coached by Al Young.

#2 -
Zara Leamon
Zara
Leamon
5'10" | CG
Mauldin | 2026
State
SC
- Mauldin HS
Zara and the Lady Mavericks bowed out of the playoffs to Dorman HS. She averaged 17.7 ppg and 4.9 rebounds this season for Mauldin HS.

#3 -
AVA RUSH
AVA
RUSH
6'3" | SF/PF
Wando | 2026
State
SC
- First Baptist
Ava just helped First Baptist get to the SCISA Class 4A State Championship Game. She recently took a visit up to Virginia Tech University. Rush a mobile wing player brings good versatility to the perimeter.

#4 -
Ava Owens
Ava
Owens
5'7" | PG
Greenville | 2026
State
SC
- Greenville HS
Owens and Lady Red Raiders will play Gaffney tomorrow in the 3rd round of the Class 5A Division 2 Playoffs. Ava is averaging 14.9 ppg, 10.7 rebounds, 4.3 steals and 3.3 assists.

#5 -
Ni’yonna Asbelle
Ni’yonna
Asbelle
5'11" | SF
Andrew Jackson | 2026
State
SC
- Andrew Jackson HS (Kershaw)
Asbelle and the Lady Volunteers are currently rolling along in the Class 2A. She currently is averaging 19.4 ppg, 5.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 3.6 steals this season. Ni'yonna has currently scored 1,698 points in her career.
This is just a look at the Top 5- Who made the Top 10? 160 players made the list this time around. SUBSCRIBE today and jump on board for all the latest coverage.