2026 Game Changers Who Moved Up

The new 2026 rankings are out and as with any rankings update there will be shakers and movers. In this article, we recognize some of these exciting and talented prospects who were were some of the most significant stock risers in their class. Most of these players were also game changers who had huge impacts on their teams' seasons.    [player_tooltip player_id='861113' first='Quin'Nya' last='Gray De Sanders'] made a significant climb in the 2026 rankings. If there is one player whose ranking is so obvious it's De Sanders. She was a game changer this past season with the ability to impact the game in multiple areas and particularly on the defensive end. Whether guarding her opponent straight up or providing helpside defense, De Sanders was just special with it. If you called her “ the eraser” that would be fitting. Countless times I saw her erase the opponent's name on a screen in front and she just looked like she had been in a good fortunes or turn her team's negative play into a positive one. De Sanders has always been recognized for her unique abilities, but this past year she put it all together and became one of the the best “game changers” in the State and consequently one of the top Stock Risers in the 2026 class.         [player_tooltip player_id='515094' first='Dylande' last='Innocent'] has continued to improve her stock over the past season. Innocent has the ability to play on the inside and also has the ability to handle business off of the dribble from the power forward position. She can play the physical game inside and occasionally step out and shoot the three ball. She has the ability and talent to average a double double. Last season she was nearly a “seven- seven” player, averaging 7 rebounds and 7 points per game.     [player_tooltip player_id='656074' first='Ar'Nayshia' last='Griffin'] is a talent you don't run across every day. Griffin is elite with a capital “E”. She talented enough to play all 5 positions on the floor and can do so with power. Griffin can handle the ball like a guard, she hits the boards hard (last season to a tune of 10.9 rebounds per game), and she can out the ball in the basket (25.1 points per game). Her athleticism is off the charts and is a reason that she is a superior flag football player as well. On the basketball court, there is not much that Griffin can't do. She can score, pass, handle the rock and Her stock rose significantly, but don't get comfortable, because the upward climb is just the beginning.     [player_tooltip player_id='515087' first='Kellisia' last='Grant'] has been very good all season and her play and skillset have lead her to a climb up the 2026 rankings. Grant can score at all levels and is fearless getting to the rim. She has the ability to do damage in the paint with an array of moves, including a patented spin move. Grant can hurt a team in a lot of ways. For example, In the State Semifinals she drew 8 fouls and attempted 10 free-throws. Grant is a versatile player and she is one of the to stock risers in the present 2026 rankings.     [player_tooltip player_id='1117631' first='Amirahs' last='Hayes'] had a great season and helped lead her team to the Final Four in Lakelan. The young guard was an exciting point guard to watch all season and was one of game changers on her team. She is a selfless player, who gets the ball to her teammates. She has the ability to shoot the three and being more consistent there will take her to another level. Hayes also is a lock down defender. Her defense led her team to a few upsets down the stretch and led her opponents down a difficult path on game day. Hayes is quick and a consummate point guard.     [player_tooltip player_id='515110' first='Jacoreyn' last='Andrews'] caught my earlier in the year and she impressed me with her hard work. Andrews is more than just a hard worker. She can get busy on the basketball court. Her energy on the floor is infectious and time and time again she was the inspiration for her team. Andrews can take the ball to the rim and she is a slasher. She excels in transition and can make plays in the scoring department and with the pass as well.

The new 2026 rankings are out and as with any rankings update there will be shakers and movers. In this article, we recognize some of these exciting and talented prospects who were were some of the most significant stock risers in their class. Most of these players were also game changers who had huge impacts on their teams' seasons.