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":["557354"],"_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-6859d2056dc54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Everyone is patiently waiting to see where [player_tooltip player_id='557354' first='Jenica' last='Lewis'] is going to commit to moving into her Senior season at Johnston High School. Lewis is a hooper that currently holds over 40 Power4 D1 offers at this point in her career so it's really up to her as to where she is going to wait to go. She could stay in the Big10, she could move to the SEC, or anywhere in-between. With her skill set, this is one of the biggest winners that the Country has to offer out of this 2026 Class. She is going to make an instant impact at the next level, wherever that might happen to be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["342205"],"_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-6859d2056dcab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='342205' first='Jayla' last='Williams'] of Ankeny Centennial High School and Mokan EYBL recently committed to Creighton to follow her high school career. Wiliiams is regarded as one of the best guard defenders in the Midwest. She is ELITE in understanding how to create chaos and how to make an impact, even when she isn't scoring the rock on the offensive side. Creighton was the top choice over four other really prestigious Universities but when you know, you know and Williams was confident in her decision. I'm excited to see what she puts together over the next year at the Varsity level. If they play their cards right, they should put together a memorable season to say the least.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509225"],"_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-6859d2056dcf4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coming in at #3 in this Update for the first time in her high school career is SG - [player_tooltip player_id='509225' first='Averie' last='Lower']. Lower, is regarded as one of the best catch-and-shoot players in the Country within any Class level. It doesn't take much for her to get hot from deep. If she see's one fall early, it could turn into one of those career evenings from if she is feeling it. Lower holds a handful of Division-1 offers at this time. I'm not sure where she will go but if she can find a system where she can play her true, pure role at SG, she is going to be a steal for someone out there. That's for sure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["502100"],"_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-6859d2056dd3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sticking within the Top Five at #4 is PG and Iowa State commit, [player_tooltip player_id='502100' first='Macy' last='Comito']. Comito is as smooth as they come as an operator with the basketball. She moves effortlessly down the floor with and without the ball, even though she is much better running her team's systems with possession. I'm looking for her to be a monster again this high school season. She is going to be looked upon as her team's heart and soul in most ways so if she can producer per usual, she is going to put together one hell of a Senior season. I expect Comito to lead her team to State one more time over the next 12 months. There we will see what she is really made of before sending her off to the Cyclones. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["582813"],"_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-6859d2056dd7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rounding out out Top Five in this 2026 Update is PF - [player_tooltip player_id='582813' first='Ellie' last='Muller']. Muller is a killer in the middle. The biggest and most dominant player that this 2026 Class has to offer. She gets tips with her reach and long arms, she can move to the outside and stick with smaller oppositions or she can wall up and EAT down low. Over time, Muller is going to have to show how physically dominant she can be against others who really welcome contact. If she can show that she isn't going to back down against anyone, then who knows what she might be able to accomplish at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->