2026 Rankings Update – Stars You Need to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Put these players on your list if you haven't already.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2026-rankings/">FULL 2026 RANKINGS - CLICK ME!</a></strong></span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["550491"],"_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-682e1e2c71815"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kya is a star for the Thompson Tommies and really had an outstanding junior campaign. She is one of the hardest working players in the 2026 class and in the entire state. She is relentless defensively and attacks the rim hard offensively. She is a lights out shooter from deep. She is undersized for a college guard, but I think she could be a steal as a recruit because of how effective her game is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1125290"],"_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-682e1e2c718cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cheryl is an absolute stud for Tioga. I can't say enough good things about her game. She has great size at 6'. She runs the floor well and has incredible vision in transition, passing the ball on a dime to running teammates. She defends ball-screens exceptionally well. She keeps the ball high above her head on finishes near the rim and seals up the lane well. She can truly play inside and out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["933460"],"_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-682e1e2c7190f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Liza has the pieces to be a nice college prospect.&nbsp; She is a tall and lanky guard who isn't afraid to handle the rock.&nbsp; She has above average athleticism that can translate to the next level.&nbsp; She has solid fundamentals and a good shooting form.&nbsp; She is going to have a great summer and senior season for the Kindred Vikings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["412033"],"_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-682e1e2c7194f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Annabel is an excellent guard and someone I think can play at the next level. She is her team's quarterback and best player. If I coached in Region 4, I would Box-and-chase Anabel. This is one of the best compliments I can give to a player. I don't know if Trinity could score if Annabel was taken out of the game. She handles the ball and makes great decisions with her passes, which lead to scoring opportunities for her team. She is an outstanding shooter and really good at pulling up off of the ball-screen. I am excited to see Annabel in person this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["359445"],"_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-682e1e2c7198d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What separates these girls from everyone else is often their passing ability. Cara is another excellent passer in this group and is a super smart player. She finds the open gaps and cuts correctly against zone presses and half-court zone defenses. She almost never makes the wrong decision with her passing, although I would love to see her shoot the ball more. She is a great scoring threat and has a sweet shot from outside. Garrison is going to be TOUGH next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1161475"],"_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-682e1e2c719ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aubree is a scrappy guard who plays with great toughness.&nbsp; She is smaller than a lot of her opponents but doesn't shy away from the physicality and competition.&nbsp; She has a quick first step and can leverage her strength for driving advantages.&nbsp; She got to the rim effectively during the Live at The Lakes event and had multiple free throw opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["641200"],"_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-682e1e2c71a06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Megan continues to get better and is now gathering multiple division 2 offers from the regional D2 schools.&nbsp; She has an incredibly high ceiling due to her height and athletic ability.&nbsp; She could play on the perimeter at a mid-major type of school or be a post at the D2 level.&nbsp; She is just scratching the surface.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["889645"],"_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-682e1e2c71a43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Karleigh is a very powerful athlete and stands a respectable 5'10.&nbsp; She has a tremendous base and can really battle down low with her strength.&nbsp; She rises up on her jump shots and has a decent first step to get by bigger girls.&nbsp; I think she could be a matchup nightmare at the next level.&nbsp; If she is defended by someone bigger, she can use her athleticism to get by them.&nbsp; If she is defended by a guard, she can use her strength as a mismatch down low.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["342171"],"_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-682e1e2c71a7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addy is a high quality player and has helped lead Thompson girls basketball to new heights.&nbsp; She is super steady with the ball and is an absolute sniper from deep.&nbsp; She has a very quick release and great rotation on the ball.&nbsp; Multiple Division 2 programs have reached out to her and she has received a few offers.&nbsp; Addy will go down as one of the top three point shooters in state history.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["469462"],"_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-682e1e2c71aba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jacie is going to be the big returning piece for a Grand Forks Central team that loses one of its all-time best players, her sister Lauren. Jacie's game is a lot different than older sis, but there are quite a bit of similarities: effort level, athleticism, coachability, grit, and toughness. Jacie thrives near the rim and is one of the best rebounders I have seen. She times the ball at its peak and uses her great leaping ability to go grab it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->