7 Can’t-Miss ’26 Rankings Risers To Be Aware Of This September

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The latest iteration of the '26 rankings just dropped the other day and this is a follow up article providing a couple names to know in the class. These are 7 essential players that're absolutely noteworthy climbers from the listing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["273940"],"_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-68cb742e87382"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nichols is one of the leading force guard talents in the entire class. She gets downhill fast, changes directions skillfully, finishes adroitly and can be very useful on the defensive side of the ball. At #16 overall, she presents a plethora of attributes that help her squad win games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["490484"],"_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-68cb742e8740b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='490484' first='Jaelynn' last='Scott'] (2026) | SG | Wachusett </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaelynn is a well-versed guard that can work on or off the ball from various spots on the floor. Scott is an offensive multiplier that uses her athleticism to affect the other side of the ball too. The University of Tulsa just got a commitment out of her the other day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["483913"],"_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-68cb742e8746c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lauren Bosuquet (2026) | 5'10 Forward | Moses Brown </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lauren has one of the most proficient in-between games in the region. She knows her spots and exploits the defense's mistakes when it comes to how they guard her. Bousquet does play below the 3-point line, but completely punishes opposing teams with her pure creation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["301050"],"_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-68cb742e874be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='301050' first='Cortney' last='Howell'] (2026) | 6'0 Forward | St. Mark's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howell is such a 2-way impactor that has made a name for herself in the region, especially after a successful AAU season. Cortney gets after it on both sides of the ball; the high motor, athleticism, length and positional versality are all tools that make her especially efficient as a player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352471"],"_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-68cb742e87525"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='352471' first='Mya' last='Lambert'] (2026) | 5'10 Forward | Lawrence Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mya is an enforcing versatile forward talent that contributes heavily to winning basketball. She's unselfish, exerts full effort on both sides of the ball, does all the little things that don't always show up on the stat-sheet and is a solid play finisher. Lambert holds offers from schools like Adelphi and RWU at the moment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["439148"],"_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-68cb742e87597"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='439148' first='Makena' last='Bailey'] (2026) | 6'1 SF | Worcester Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bailey has a confident stroke and has no problems spotting up, on the move or off the dribble. She's expanded her game over time as she started applying pressure to the defense by getting to the rim handedly. Bailey is now ranked #42 in the class overall and has a big year ahead of her at Worcester. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["413766"],"_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-68cb742e875f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='413766' first='Kenzi' last='DeJesus'] (2026) | 5'5 PG/CG | Berkshire </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kenzi works well with the ball in her hands and has shown 3-level scoring. The '26 guard gets where she wants on the floor with her polished handle plus quick bursts of speed. DeJesus is one of the fiercest playmaking attackers at the position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->