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2026s Vaulting Up the Rankings–Top 30

2026s Vaulting Up the Rankings–Top 30
Jaebri’an Autry, 2026, Detroit Renaissance, Lady FVV, Cagers Invitational.
Evan Bell
Evan Bell July 25, 2025 @ 12:04 PM
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Kate Higgins
Kate Higgins 6'0" | PF | 2026
MI
Sophia Prins
Sophia Prins 5'6" | PG | 2026
MI
Kara Roberts
Kara Roberts 5'4" | PG | 2026
MI
Kaylee King
Kaylee King 6'2" | C | 2026
MI
Jaebri’an Autry
Jaebri’an Autry 5'10" | SF/SG | 2026
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After diligently observing prospects at travel tournaments, elite camps, and high school summer games, our 2026 list now includes 265 ranked players, with another 150 on the Watch List. Here are several 2026s who elevated their standing in the latest update!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801857"],"_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-6883b791f1b3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaylee's recruiting is starting to reflect the caliber of player she's proven to be all summer. Seeing her perform against high-level college prospects at the Mystics Scrimmage, BCAM, and Midwest Summer Classic cemented her in my mind as a top ten prospect in the state. Kaylee's height and robust stature make her an imposing player to match up against on both ends of the court. She has excellent footwork around the basket and finishes high with a soft touch. Kaylee can step outside to hit mid-range to long jumpers and has good passing instincts in the post. She has the confidence to push the ball up the court with both hands and is in a select group of forward prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/McKinneysWorld/status/1934603069104480523","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/McKinneysWorld/status/1934603069104480523 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["924008"],"_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-6883b791f1ba6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The writing was on the wall when I saw Kate play for the first time in the 2024 State Semifinals--she had clear potential to be a special prospect in this class. We've seen Kate play many times since--regular season games, travel, summer league, elite camps, etc., and she's continued to improve during every evaluation cycle. Kate is a bulldog on the court. She makes opponents uncomfortable with her physical tenacity and relentless defense. Kate keeps opposing forwards from having high percentage looks at the basket, and she's consistently bottled up high-level prospects on the defensive end. Kate drives with determination to finish tough shots around the rim. She has quick feet, crafty footwork, good passing instincts, and has developed her accuracy as a perimeter shooter. Kate is a fierce rebounder and has proven herself to be a top ten prospect. She's our top power forward, and I believe she will be a difference maker for Northwood after graduation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/05/friday-night-shooters-the-smoke/">Read More About Kate</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["617318"],"_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-6883b791f1bf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">JB is a guard/forward combo prospect who has continued to elevate herself in my mind since the first time I watched her play at the [program_tooltip program_id='713074' first='Michigan' last='Cagers'] Invitational over a year ago. You can't put a price on athleticism, a relentless disposition, vocal leadership, toughness, and two-way impact. JB checks all of those boxes and is a player that I would feel confident giving the responsibility of shutting down the opposing team's best player--guard or forward. She's developed her perimeter shooting, makes selfless passes to open teammates, scores explosive layups, rebounds the ball fiercely, and creates separation off the dribble. I would be shocked if there weren't any D1 or D2 programs in Michigan offering JB an opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/04/jamfest-jack-of-all-trades/">Read More About JB</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903282"],"_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-6883b791f1cbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kara is an absolute steal for the UW-Eau Claire Women's Basketball program. Hidden above the Mackinac bridge in the small town of Baraga, Kara is a prospect many missed during the recruiting process, but we did not. She came whirling through our PGH Live Tournament like a hurricane in 2024 and has continued to blow us away. After a stellar junior season, her defining moment came in head-to-head matchups against some of the top point guards in this class during the MBA Mother's Day Classic. Kara was the most impactful player on the court for Zero Star 17U against the best teams and proved she belonged with the elite point guards in this class. Her twitchy quickness, finishing dexterity, court vision, shifty handles, deadly three-point shooting, confident swagger, and pit bull toughness on both ends are exactly why she moved into our top 30.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/05/mba-mothers-day-classic-best-point-guard-you-dont-know/">Read More About Kara</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["919220"],"_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-6883b791f1d05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophia is an exceptional point guard prospect in this class, and she's provided plenty of supporting evidence again this summer. At BCAM, she was ruthless. Sophia used shifty inside-out dribbles to score layups in transition, blew past defenders for finishes off two feet, and attacked through contact to cause fouls--converted her free throws. Sophia is physically strong, compact, and quick. She hounds the ball to force steals on defense and shifts into another gear to create transition scoring. Sophia has a smooth stroke from three-point range and fires passes on a rope to open teammates. D2/NAIA/D3 colleges in Michigan that have a spot available for a point guard should be taking a serious look at Sophia right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/05/mba-mothers-day-classic-best-point-guard-you-dont-know/">Read More About Sophia</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

After diligently observing prospects at travel tournaments, elite camps, and high school summer games, our 2026 list now includes 265 ranked players, with another 150 on the Watch List. Here are several 2026s who elevated their standing in the latest update!

Kaylee King

Kaylee King

MI
C
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Kaylee
King C
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Wayne Memorial
|
MI
2026s Vaulting Up the Rankings–Top 30
Kaylee’s recruiting is starting to reflect the caliber of player she’s proven to be all summer. Seeing her...
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Kaylee King

State: Michigan
School: Wayne Memorial
Club: 1 Nation
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Northwood
Kate Higgins

Kate Higgins

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Kate
Higgins PF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Rockford
|
MI
2026s Vaulting Up the Rankings–Top 30
The writing was on the wall when I saw Kate play for the first time in the 2024...
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Northwood
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Kate Higgins

State: Michigan
School: Rockford
Club: West Michigan Drive
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Jaebri’an Autry

Jaebri’an Autry

MI
SF/SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Jaebri’an
Autry SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Detroit Renaissance
|
MI
2026s Vaulting Up the Rankings–Top 30
JB is a guard/forward combo prospect who has continued to elevate herself in my mind since the first...
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Jaebri’an Autry

State: Michigan
School: Detroit Renaissance
Club: Lady FVV
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UW-Eau Claire
Kara Roberts

Kara Roberts

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Kara
Roberts PG
Class
2026
Height
5'4"
HS
Baraga
|
MI
2026s Vaulting Up the Rankings–Top 30
Kara is an absolute steal for the UW-Eau Claire Women’s Basketball program. Hidden above the Mackinac bridge in...
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UW-Eau Claire
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Kara Roberts

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State: Michigan
School: Baraga
Club: Zero Star Basketball
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Sophia Prins

Sophia Prins

MI
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Sophia
Prins PG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
South Christian
|
MI
2026s Vaulting Up the Rankings–Top 30
Sophia is an exceptional point guard prospect in this class, and she’s provided plenty of supporting evidence again...
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Sophia Prins

State: Michigan
School: South Christian
Club: MBA UAA
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