Noteworthy ‘Stock-Risers’ from the 2026 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2026 is filled with many talented players, who can do a multitude of things out on the basketball court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Having said all that, here are ten players from the latest rankings update, whose 'stock' continues to ascend upwards!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Player</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Prev. Rank</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>New Rank</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Diff. </strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='828813' first='Jhenna' last='Valencia']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">40</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">22</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+18</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='893559' first='Alysa' last='Lovato']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">35</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">23</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+12</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648229' first='Nyssa' last='Torres']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">46</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">31</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+15</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648208' first='Skye' last='Henry']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">54</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">39</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+15</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648219' first='Francesca' last='Otero']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">58</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">40</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+18</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1056571' first='Natalie' last='Hardwick']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">61</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">49</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+12</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648230' first='Violet' last='Gordeau']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">64</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">50</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+14</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1056557' first='Maddy' last='Weisler']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">70</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">51</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+19</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648210' first='Chloe' last='Brown']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">74</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">54</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+20</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='828809' first='Kaelynn' last='Ashley']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">72</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">59</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+13</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Players Listed in order by Overall Ranking</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["828813"],"_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-68505cf31f907"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For her career, Valencia ranks inside the top 10 in multiple statistical categories among the 2026 class (PTS, PPG, 3PM, STL and SPG).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 78 games played at Estancia, Valencia has totaled 843 points (10th), which averages out to 10.8 respectively (8th). On top of that, the savvy point-guard has connected on 94 three-pointers (6th) while also recording 196 steals (10th) or 2.5 per game (7th) for the Bears. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["893559"],"_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-68505cf31f964"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At the moment, Lovato averages the second most points and second most steals per game in the 2026 class, regardless of position (minimum 40 games played).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 57 games, the shooting-guard has posted 13.3 points and 3.7 steals for Questa. Furthermore, the explosive Lovato is just one of eight players to average double-figures for her career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648229"],"_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-68505cf31f9d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Torres is an intriguing small-forward who can be regarded as an 'under the radar' type player for the Fighting Colts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 81 games played, Torres has posted 6.6 points -- on 41 percent shooting -- with 5.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game en route to logging seven Double-Doubles, which is tied for the ninth most in the 2026 Class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648208"],"_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-68505cf31fa26"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">To date, Henry has totaled 77 'treys' and 226 assists in 86 games played for Pine Hill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Out of all prospects associated with the 2026 Class, those numbers place Henry with the tenth and second most for those categories.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648219"],"_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-68505cf31fa67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Otero is one of the most experienced players at the small-forward position for the 2026 Class. Listed at 5'7", Otero is high-energy player on the verge or surpassing 500 Points, 300 Rebounds and 200 Assists for her career!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 88 games played, Otero has averaged 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists for the Jaguars. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056571"],"_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-68505cf31faa3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hardwick is a budding interior player who leads the 2026 Class in rebounds per game with 9.3 respectively for her career. In all, Hardwick has grabbed 465 rebounds for the Rockets in 50 games played. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moreover, Hardwick was one of three juniors to average double-digit rebounds (10.3) this past season (2024-25). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648230"],"_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-68505cf31fade"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In 67 games, Gordeau has put up 4.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Knights. More importantly, Gordeau has shot 47 percent from the floor overall and has six Double-Doubles to her name. The second most among all Centers (minimum 40 games played).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056557"],"_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-68505cf31fb22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Weisler is a prolific rebounder who has averaged 6.0 rebounds per game for Sandia Prep in 79 games played. That being said, Weisler actually happens to have more offensive rebounds than defensive rebounds (242-233). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keep in mind she has 475 total rebounds, the eighth most!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648210"],"_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-68505cf31fb5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown is a perimeter threat for the Matadors whose shot has improved year after year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What's more, out of all shooting-guards in the 2026 Class, Brown has the fifth most 3PM with 67. Additionally, the 5'5" Brown now sits inside the top 15 in total makes her career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["828809"],"_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-68505cf31fb99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashley has quietly put together a resume that is arguably still underrated. Overall, the 5'10" power-forward has averaged 5.9 points -- on 44 percent shooting -- with 5.6 rebounds, all while registering seven Double-Doubles in 71 games played for the Bulldogs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In terms of class ranks, Ashley is seventh in FG%, tied for the ninth most Double-Doubles and is twelfth in rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Player statistics are dependent upon by the Coach/Staff of the attended high school to be accurately entered*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Glossary</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left"><strong>PTS:</strong> Points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left"><strong>PPG:</strong> Points Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left"><strong>FG%: </strong>Field-Goal Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left"><strong>3PM:</strong> Three-Pointers Made</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left"><strong>STL:</strong> Steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left"><strong>SPG:</strong> Steals Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->