2026 -Top 50 Breakthrough Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From small-town programs to larger schools in the valley, several girls have been hovering just outside the top 50 rankings. With a strong showing this season, they could break through that ceiling. Here are the 2026 seniors on our radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879144"],"_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-68c843d7ed955"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaycee comes in at #87, but that ranking likely reflects the size of her school more than her game. She's made the all-state team the past couple of years and is a flat-out scoring menace, on pace to hit 1,000 career points this season. Just as impressive, her rebounds nearly match her point totals. Her length allows her to get up in the face of offenses and create blocks and disrupt the dribble, causing deflections and steals. If she continues improving like she has the past two seasons, expect her to climb the rankings—school size aside. With more of the offense running through her this year, she'll have the spotlight to showcase just how complete her game is.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879701"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1315439,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68c843d7ed9d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With last year's roster loaded with seniors, including the 3A player of the year, Ruby didn't get a full chance to take over offensively—but she still finished in the top three for assists and steals. With more room to score this season, she's poised to climb the rankings. If she continues to improve her scoring while maintaining her defensive impact, Ruby could easily become a player to take note of.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["790608"],"_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-68c843d7eda24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Danzee is another who is likely ranked where she is because of the size of her school, but she's a stat machine for Beaver—putting up points, steals, rebounds, and assists. She has a great eye when she is off-ball, at reading the offensive drive and poking the ball loose or coming from behind to deflect the dribble for a steal. She has the chance to take her game to the next level this season and prove that elite talent isn't limited to the bigger programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["866693"],"_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-68c843d7eda6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jugler wrapped up last season as the state's third-best rebounder, pulling down just under eight boards a game while chipping in over ten points a night. She's got the size and physical presence to shut down drives in the paint, and her touch around the rim gives her a consistent scoring edge inside. If Weber can stack more wins this year, it could be the boost Rylee needs to get the recognition—and the rankings bump—her game deserves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["812048"],"_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-68c843d7edaae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dennett has been steadily increasing her impact at East, putting up nearly twenty points per game last year. She led the team in both steals and assists, showing she can affect the game on both ends of the floor. Sitting just outside the top 100, she's primed to make a jump in the rankings if she continues her upward trajectory. With [player_tooltip player_id='1138022' first='Jaylah' last='Dulin'] alongside her to draw defensive attention, Dennett could have the space and support she needs to fully showcase her skillset and rise even higher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->