New 2026 Names to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Prep Girls Hoops North Carolina is updating their rankings this month, and the latest update came in the class of 2026.  There were quite a few changes in the rankings, and we added some new names to the watch list.  Let's start by taking a look at the new names for the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219569"],"_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-67dcaed7da0ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>I was able to catch [player_tooltip player_id='1219569' first='Destiny' last='Chambers'] live in her playoff matchup against the state championship runner up Stuart Cramer.  She did a nice job getting the pass and attacking the paint hitting the floater.  She had some range with her shot, too, hitting it from deep right off the pass.  She was quick making her move off the pass and getting by her defender to make the open shot.  She had some nice power dribbles to get into position and score some points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219570"],"_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-67dcaed7da157"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>In a tough playoff game against North Lincoln, [player_tooltip player_id='1219570' first='Tanai' last='Lenoir'] came alive in the second quarter with some tough takes to the basket pulling up for her jumper and attacking the basket.  She hustled back on defense being ready to protect the basket on fast breaks.  She used some shot fakes to get the open look.  Her ball handling was an asset allowing her to get in the paint and pull up for two.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219571"],"_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-67dcaed7da1a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1219571' first='Cambria' last='Baldwin'] stood out at the state championship game with her strong defensive moves anticipating the pass and grabbing the steal.  She took these turnovers up the court scoring at the rim with her ball fakes.  She was moving without the ball relocating to find the opening, and she knocked it down from deep.  She tied up the ball stopping a drive to the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219572"],"_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-67dcaed7da1e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1219572' first='Regan' last='Averett'] was a force on the block on defense blocking shots, grabbing rebounds, and deflecting passes.  She got lost by her defender sneaking back door and getting some points.  She used offensive rebounds to extend the possession for her team on their way to winning the state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->