New Names of 2026 and 2027s at the Run 4 Roses

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some New Names of Class of 2026 and 2027 players who caught our attention at the first session of the Run 4 Roses in Louisville, KY.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1273955,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/Latto-crop-3840x2522-1752709622.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1273955" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Le Ataata O Tau Lelei Iatala (KC Dream 16U/Gold): A 5'11" forward from University Academy who plays a very rugged game in the paint. She does a good job of sitting down and establishing a strong base in the paint. She has a nice spin move inside and she can also play off contact to get a bucket. She can also score with either hand around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1273920,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4572.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1273920" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1243089' first='Beth' last='Giroux'] (MO Phenom 17U/Arnold): A 6'0" forward from Boonville who has good size and mobility. She screens very well and she can catch the ball on the roll down. She can score around the basket with either hand. She is also a solid rebounder who is capable of blocking shots with her length.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1273921,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4117.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1273921" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1308680' first='Kinley' last='Cryer'] (MO Tribe 17U): A 5'7" 2027 guard from Hartville who really shot it well from long distance in the game I watched her. She started the game off with a couple of triples, which she displayed her quick release. She also reads defenses well to move without the ball as she was able to get layups with her strong cutting ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1273922,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4310.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1273922" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='876211' first='Alexis' last='Nugent'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712817' first='Southeast' last='Dynasty'] 16U): A 5'9" 2027 guard from Jackson who had a some nice moments in the game I watched her on Saturday. She found open space and hit a couple of 3-pointers off the catch. She is also a good athlete who can make things happen with her length and activity on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1273924,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4638.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1273924" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='905719' first='Keira' last='Rausch'] (KC Storm Elite 17U): A 6'0" 2026 forward from Lee's Summit who can make things happen on the perimeter and in the paint with her height and versatility. She rebounds the ball and she uses her length to block shots inside. She can also step out and knock down 3-pointers to stretch the floor. She helped the Storm to a berth in the Platinum Division championship game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1273926,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4139.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1273926" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1308683' first='Claire' last='Rains'] (MO Tribe 16U): A 5'7" 2027 guard from Sparta who handled both perimeter positions well as a point guard and a wing player who plays off the ball as a scorer. She facilitates offense well as she is a very unselfish player who's always looking for the open teammate. She can also shoot it from 3-point distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->