Rankings Update: Under the Radar Players from the Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2026 has many intriguing players that can do a multitude of things out on the court. From defending at high level to being able to score from various spots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some notable ‘under the radar' players from the 2026 Class!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Player</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>School</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648204' first='Daira' last='Solis Gutierrez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Manzano</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">23</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648212' first='Mia' last='Bishop']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Hope Christian</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">37</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648227' first='Sofia' last='Herrera']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Las Cruces</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">48</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1056573' first='Kameron' last='Dale']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Navajo Prep</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">55</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Players listed in order by overall ranking</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648204"],"_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-67e4a53796ae5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Solis Gutierrez is a versatile shooting-guard and all-around great player who set new career-highs in points per game and assists per game this past season for Manzano, posting 12.7 and 4.0, respectively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 4.0 dimes per game, happened to also be the top mark amongst the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 25 games payed for the Monarchs, Solis Gutierrez had nine games with 10+ points and 5+ assists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648212"],"_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-67e4a53796b43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season, Bishop, a hardworking front-court player, emerged as a prominent option for the Huskies who logged nine double-doubles in 29 games played. In all, Bishop averaged 10.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game for Hope Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What's more, Bishop registered four games with 20+ points and 10+ rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648227"],"_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-67e4a53796b9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Herrera is a "swiss-army knife" who put up 9.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 4.2 steals in 28 games played for the Bulldawgs this past season. Additionally, Herrera recorded 14 games with 4+ steals for Las Cruces. The savvy small-forward has active hands and great instincts, especially as a help-side defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056573"],"_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-67e4a53796bf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dale is a budding small-forward who has the ability to stretch the floor and knockdown three-pointers with ease. Furthermore, Dale can connect off the dribble, not just in catch &amp; shoot situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sharp-shooting Dale likes to utilize both a side-step and a step-back when in isolation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->