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Class Of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Watchlist Names To Know

Class Of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Watchlist Names To Know
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey March 14, 2025 @ 05:04 PM
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Rheyanna Ferguson
Rheyanna Ferguson 5'6" | CG/PG | 2026
IL
Katherine Skinner
Katherine Skinner 5'10" | SF/SG | 2026
IL
Alexy Chapa
Alexy Chapa 5'8" | PG | 2026
IL
Lynelle Awou
Lynelle Awou 6'2" | PF | 2026
IL
Amelia Fernandez
Amelia Fernandez 5'7" | PG | 2026
IL
Ava Thomas
Ava Thomas 5'6" | CG | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807990"],"_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-67d4a7f163c01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lynelle is still sharpening her skillset, but even at her size, you can see the upside is there… especially with an older sister getting quality minutes in a high-level P5 program. Lynelle has some of the same characteristics, and coaches are excited to see her development this summer. The extra work she's putting in with her trainers and coaches will be on full display against some tough EYBL competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["640123"],"_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-67d4a7f163c90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There are some prospects that are just naturally gifted, and that's not to take away from the work ethic… that's just to show just how easy some things come to them. I see that in Amelia. She has a natural bounce and shiftiness to her that allows her to play make at a high rate. In the right system, Fernandez has double double every night ability. Excited to see her on the Adidas circuit this year.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896668"],"_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-67d4a7f163cf8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ferguson has been a key piece on her Raiders team, and when you look at her full body of work, you start to see how skilled she is on both sides of the ball. The aggression is the first thing that jumps out at you, but she also has strong body control too. The skillset will sharpen, cause you can tell the kid puts in work. Strong summer ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836723"],"_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-67d4a7f163d67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexy has all the tools to be a leading guard on a competitive program. The skillset is sharp, the movements are clean, and her aggression is present on both ends. She'll be a key piece on the Adidas circuit for [program_tooltip program_id='712517' first='Full' last='Package']. Before her AAU season begins, she'll be competing in the Philippines, adding even more experience to her game.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839246"],"_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-67d4a7f163dd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">You can just see the potential with Skinner. She has the length, she has the instincts (with and without the ball), and on the defensive end she has the energy and motor to be a threat as well. She also has a calmness about her game… not always in a rush and not overthinking. Good upside.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["508963"],"_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-67d4a7f163e3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Throughout the regular season, Ava played some quality minutes for a very talented team full of talented guards. Going into the summer, she'll be a focal point for C.H.E, and she'll be able to showcase the entirety of her game. Yes, she's a sniper from beyond the arc, but she's a hell of a defender, as well as a playmaker. A player to keep an eye on this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Lynelle Awou

Lynelle Awou

IL
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Lynelle
Awou PF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
United Township
|
IL
Class Of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Watchlist Names To Know
Lynelle is still sharpening her skillset, but even at her size, you can see the upside is there…...
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Lynelle Awou

State: Illinois
School: United Township
Club: Example Sports
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Amelia Fernandez

Amelia Fernandez

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Amelia
Fernandez PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Maine South
|
IL
Class Of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Watchlist Names To Know
There are some prospects that are just naturally gifted, and that’s not to take away from the work...
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Amelia Fernandez

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State: Illinois
School: Maine South
Club: Full Package
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Rheyanna Ferguson

Rheyanna Ferguson

IL
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Rheyanna
Ferguson CG/PG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Glenbard South
|
IL
Class Of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Watchlist Names To Know
Ferguson has been a key piece on her Raiders team, and when you look at her full body...
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Rheyanna Ferguson

State: Illinois
School: Glenbard South
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Alexy Chapa

Alexy Chapa

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Alexy
Chapa PG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Cristo Rey St. Martin
|
IL
Class Of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Watchlist Names To Know
Alexy has all the tools to be a leading guard on a competitive program. The skillset is sharp,...
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Alexy Chapa

State: Illinois
School: Cristo Rey St. Martin
Club: All in
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Katherine Skinner

Katherine Skinner

IL
SF/SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Katherine
Skinner SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Hinsdale Central
|
IL
Class Of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Watchlist Names To Know
You can just see the potential with Skinner. She has the length, she has the instincts (with and...
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Katherine Skinner

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State: Illinois
School: Hinsdale Central
Club: Pink Elite
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Ava Thomas

Ava Thomas

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Ava
Thomas CG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Benet Academy
|
IL
Class Of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Watchlist Names To Know
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Ava Thomas

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State: Illinois
School: Benet Academy
Club: Chicago Hoops Express
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