Class of 2026 Standouts Set for I-35 Summer Shootout

We are on the eve of the 2025 I-35 Summer Shootout in Wichita, a deep pool of 2026 graduates from Kansas are about to show you why they are some of the most talented players in the state. They are bringing sharp-shooting, high-motor intensity, and this event offers a prime platform for these prospects to take center stage and use their skills against elite competition. This weekend promises to deliver standout performances and rising stars. Here's a look at a few class of 2026 athletes poised to make an impact and leave their mark in Wichita.    Basketball fans heading to the I-35 Summer Shootout in Wichita this weekend should keep a close eye on [player_tooltip player_id='525609' first='Regan' last='Becker'], a rising prospect whose presence on the floor that can't be ignored. Becker plays with physicality in the paint and has a relentless motor on both ends of the court, Becker is primed to make a strong impression in one of the region's most competitive summer events.     At the I‑35 Summer Shootout, expect [player_tooltip player_id='424599' first='Hudson' last='Welsh'] to emerge as a dependable option for MoKan as a player that has maturity, energy, and a visible spark off the bench. She may not be the headliner, but she's absolutely one to watch: the kind of under-the-radar player who elevates herself with composure and intelligence. She is smart, selfless, and steadily ascending. Keep tabs on her at the I‑35 Shootout; she may just surprise a few with how well-seasoned and polished a sophomore can already be.     One name to watch closely at the I-35 Summer Shootout is [player_tooltip player_id='905744' first='Alaina' last='Schwisow'], a rising 2026 guard from Basehor-Linwood. She has high basketball IQ, she can run the offense, and is an all-around athlete, Schwisow is heading to Wichita looking to make noise on one of the biggest summer stages in the region. As she enters the tournament, expect her to be a steady force for her team. She combines athleticism, determination, and intelligence, she's poised to turn heads in Wichita and continue her upward trajectory heading into the rest of the summer and her senior season at Basehor-Linwood.     Among the standouts at the I‑35 Summer Shootout, you need to keep an eye on [player_tooltip player_id='525604' first='Hope' last='Hughes'], the dynamic 5′8″ combo guard from Pratt High and WKE. With a blend of skill, athleticism, and poise, Hughes is poised for a breakout performance on the summer stage. She combines natural scoring with a lift everyone around you—quality, she has a way to make everyone around her better and this shines brightest in high-level showcases. She has the tools and the mindset to emerge as one of the weekend's most impactful under‑the‑radar guards.     The I‑35 Summer Shootout is about to welcome one of Western Kansas' most consistent combo guards. [player_tooltip player_id='669756' first='Kylie' last='Rhine'] of Liberal High School and WKE. She has great scoring versatility, defensive tenacity, and veteran playmaking, she is a player to watch this weekend. Expect her to make waves this weekend and continue her upward trajectory in the rankings.

We are on the eve of the 2025 I-35 Summer Shootout in Wichita, a deep pool of 2026 graduates from Kansas are about to show you why they are some of the most talented players in the state. They are bringing sharp-shooting, high-motor intensity, and this event offers a prime platform for these prospects to take center stage and use their skills against elite competition. This weekend promises to deliver standout performances and rising stars. Here's a look at a few class of 2026 athletes poised to make an impact and leave their mark in Wichita.