2026 Ranking Update: Shuffling Inside the Top 20

Simply refer to her as the human highlight reel from the three-point line. Whitney can score from anywhere and fire up any defensive plays to make a stop. Gorgeous maneuvers that only require a dribble to get her to the basket with her length! Due to her sheer drive, she is the kind of guard who will pull down rebounds with the same regularity as a post player and make plays in the paint. She moves up to spot number 5 in the rankings!     She is long enough to defend both in the paint and on the perimeter, and I like the way she glides without the ball to the rim. She also has excellent court vision. Wallace is one of the most fierce and excellent defenders I have ever seen, she just knows how to shut you down on defense. She takes satisfaction in keeping the top opponents below their score average. Such a dynamic player with excellent vision, rebounding ability, and a powerful scoring anywhere on the floor. She moves up to number 7 in the updated rankings.     Johnson is the kind of power forward that runs the length of the floor during transitions, finishes with power, and has extremely good footwork—all while making it appear easy! She almost looks like a floor general. Her frame size and length allow her to handle rebounding and second chance opportunities. She seals her defender on the block and uses a strong power dribble to score. Protects the ball and doesn't give up on a play. She will be moving up to number 10 in the rankings.     Williams likes to cut through traffic and finish! She is able to take the ball to the paint and either finish carefully or transfer it to her open teammate to knock a shot down. She's able to shoot the basketball with strength and agility while following her shot. She runs the floor with great pace and cuts through the open lanes to keep the play going. She has excellent body control as she attacks the rim to score, can score through multiple of defenders. She will be moving up to number 12 in the rankings.     Her opponent finds it difficult to test her shot by putting a hand in her face due to her rapid shot release. She sets hard screens to clear the lanes so she can roll to the bucket and score at the rim, and she divides the defense to get to the hoop. It is amazing how she can make contact and reach the free-throw line for more points. She always understands where to be on the court and has a strong body along with a high IQ for the game. She's moving up to number 13 in the rankings. She's moving up in the rankings to number 13.