2026 Player Rankings Update: Top Five

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This most recent Update had several changes with a lot of prospects moving around on the Ranking board. We are coming off of a Spring AAU season that just ended and now we have had the chance to see what prospects can do for another year at the Varsity level on the road.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this piece we highlight the new Top Five for the 2026 Class prior to this AAU season. Each player brings a unique talent to the floor and they each possess the ability to compete at the next level if they so choose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747368"],"_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-6859c8860f1e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='747368' first='Kylee' last='Paben'] stays on top in the #1 spot for this Update. Paben, a 6'1 SF, has received multiple D1 offers the past few months because of her production on the UAA Circuit at a national level. Her height plays to her advantage in most situations and that should be a constant throughout the rest of her career. When she pairs that along with her strength and willingness to physically scrap with anyone near the hoop, you get a producer at some pretty efficient rates. Paben should continue to bring in D1 offers until she commits, she has been really good recently but that's nothing new if you know what's up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["756006"],"_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-6859c8860f2fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When taking into consideration all factors, the next most impressive player out of the 2026 Class in NE has been [player_tooltip player_id='756006' first='Ani' last='Leu'] of LNS High School and ETG Midwest [program_tooltip program_id='713325' first='Elite' last=''] 3SSB. Leu is another one with that combination of height and skill that every coach loves to have on their roster. She can dominate on the outside of the perimeter or she can work in and use her size to score/create within the three point line. Defensively, Leu can with a number of different positions if need be. Basically everything but a 1 or a 5 at this current time. I have a feeling that Leu will end up staying close to the Midwest at the very least for her next journey following high school on the college floor but we will just have to see how it plays out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["757558"],"_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-6859c8860f3c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I'm looking for a big come back high school season this Winter out of [player_tooltip player_id='757558' first='Halle' last='Dolliver'] and company at Malcolm High School. Dolliver is a 5'10 CG/SF with major athletic ability and situational awareness of the game. Up until being injured last season, she was average around a 20 point double-double at the Varsity level over her career. Malcolm will have both Dolliver sisters this upcoming season. They could be the best duo in the state if they play their cards right. They both are hoopers that will competing for years to come as long as they stay motivated. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["747374"],"_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-6859c8860f4b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Millard North should be led this Winter by a mixture their Senior leadership and their underclassmen's natural ability. Someone who is going to be looked upon in every big situation will be SG - Izzie Gilligan. Galligan has been the go-to for years now. Last season they had multiple others step up to make their marks but Galligan will still a household name. In this Update Galligan comes in at #4. I'm hoping she has a big push over the next month during her live College Viewing Live Period. She has that swagger to be a difference maker in the right system. It's just all about the fit at the end of the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["758887"],"_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-6859c8860f578"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='758887' first='Clara' last='Welker'] is coming off of a nice individual weekend in Minnesota with a lot of college eyes in attendance. Welker has been a pivotal player on whatever team's she laces up for. She can contribute in a number of different ways, even if her shot is not falling. She can defend multiple spots, rebound, assist, block, and she does that all with a ton of heart and dedication. In this Update, Welker comes in at #5. A solid and respectable spot to stick in moving into the month of July. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->